Would you trade Rudess and Mangini to have Moore and Portnoy back?

[adamack]

I would absolutely trade Mangini for Portnoy, but not Rudess for Moore.

[vbrodrigues95]

Wouldn't trade JR for KM, and I like to think that I wouldn't trade MM for MP, but I'm afraid I would actually trade. When I saw the documentary about the drummers I found MM almost too energetic, and that made me really like him. Now when I see some videos of the current tour he seems bored. He did an excelent job on DT12, but something about his presence makes me think about the trade you proposed. I'm going to see them live for the first time 10/02, hope he proves me wrong. And I have a weird problem with him never playing in the classic position right hand in hihat and left in the snare, crossing the arms  .

[rumborak]

I think this thread is somehow predicated on the idea that this trade would bring back the splendor of when that combination was around. I gotta be perfectly honest, but I think no combination of current or previous DT members would create another IAW or SFAM.

[Dark Castle]

I think this thread is somehow predicated on the idea that this trade would bring back the splendor of when that combination was around. I gotta be perfectly honest, but I think no combination of current or previous DT members would create another IAW or SFAM.

Thank god this is just all meant for fun then. Of course bringing back an older member doesn't mean they'll create another I&W or Scenes

[erwinrafael]

Wouldn't trade JR for KM, and I like to think that I wouldn't trade MM for MP, but I'm afraid I would actually trade. When I saw the documentary about the drummers I found MM almost too energetic, and that made me really like him. Now when I see some videos of the current tour he seems bored. He did an excelent job on DT12, but something about his presence makes me think about the trade you proposed. I'm going to see them live for the first time 10/02, hope he proves me wrong. And I have a weird problem with him never playing in the classic position right hand in hihat and left in the snare, crossing the arms  .

One thing I noticed in the bootleg videos is that "energetic" MM that you saw in the documentary shows up when he is doing drums for osngs that were done during his tenure. Maybe the drum patterns were more attuned to his drum setup and playing style, so he can play more loosely. For example, his joy in drumming Illumination Theory shows in the various clips in Youtube.

[vbrodrigues95]

Wouldn't trade JR for KM, and I like to think that I wouldn't trade MM for MP, but I'm afraid I would actually trade. When I saw the documentary about the drummers I found MM almost too energetic, and that made me really like him. Now when I see some videos of the current tour he seems bored. He did an excelent job on DT12, but something about his presence makes me think about the trade you proposed. I'm going to see them live for the first time 10/02, hope he proves me wrong. And I have a weird problem with him never playing in the classic position right hand in hihat and left in the snare, crossing the arms  .

One thing I noticed in the bootleg videos is that "energetic" MM that you saw in the documentary shows up when he is doing drums for osngs that were done during his tenure. Maybe the drum patterns were more attuned to his drum setup and playing style, so he can play more loosely. For example, his joy in drumming Illumination Theory shows in the various clips in Youtube.

Yeah, I guess that makes sense. I just saw some videos and didn't even noticed if it was a song of his period in the band or not. But again, I really hope I see what you're saying on the show and he proves me wrong, I really like the guy and the things he's been doing on the new songs. But I still consider the trade.

[TAC]

I think you'll find MM very precise and concentrating on his playing, but do not underestimate the playfulness and personality that he shows during the show.

MP played live shows like he was a teenager playing in his bedroom, and that was always my favorite part of being a DT fan, but I am in no way disappointed with MM live.

[Tick]

I think this thread is somehow predicated on the idea that this trade would bring back the splendor of when that combination was around. I gotta be perfectly honest, but I think no combination of current or previous DT members would create another IAW or SFAM.

Judging by the last 2 albums they don't need to! They are doing just fine.

[El Barto]

In a heartbeat. I think Rudess and Mangini are both far better at what they do, freakish levels of musicianship, but Moore and Portnoy were both much better at what I want from Dream Theater.

[sneakyblueberry]

In a heartbeat. I think Rudess and Mangini are both far better at what they do, freakish levels of musicianship, but Moore and Portnoy were both much better at what I want from Dream Theater.

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