The Mike Portnoy Departure Poll

[hefdaddy42]

I'm probably reaching on this one but they probably had nothing set to write about aside from MP's father so they scribbled down some ideas, reluctantly/apathetically agreed and off they went. I mean what other reason would there be for that ridiculous story about a tour of an Italian castle to end up in a song or the utter lack of care or meaning that went behind "A Rite Of Passage"? I got the impression it started on Systematic Chaos which yes was supposed to be kind of a silly album but Petrucci just plain shrugged and smirked when asked about what songs like "Forsaken" meant.

Hm. I listened to Tuscany today, and, honestly, I can't imagine how the lyrics could have been better. As (I think) Hef stated earlier, they're perfect for the music.

I don't think I ever said that.

[yeshaberto]

I think that things will undoubtedly change...some for the better, some for the worse.  my hope is that mostly the better will win out.  there is still a sense of loss that will affect my perspective no matter what

[j]

I'm probably reaching on this one but they probably had nothing set to write about aside from MP's father so they scribbled down some ideas, reluctantly/apathetically agreed and off they went. I mean what other reason would there be for that ridiculous story about a tour of an Italian castle to end up in a song or the utter lack of care or meaning that went behind "A Rite Of Passage"? I got the impression it started on Systematic Chaos which yes was supposed to be kind of a silly album but Petrucci just plain shrugged and smirked when asked about what songs like "Forsaken" meant.

Hm. I listened to Tuscany today, and, honestly, I can't imagine how the lyrics could have been better.

I can't either, but it's probably because those are the only lyrics we've *heard* over the music.  I can't think of a single song whose lyrics I dislike where I could say "oh it would have sounded much better if they said THIS instead".  Maybe it's just me.

Anyway TCoT's lyrics aren't good, but they don't bother me much.  They have a certain appeal.

-J

[Bertielee]

Anyway TCoT's lyrics aren't good, but they don't bother me much.  They have a certain appeal.

I find them so bad it's embarrassing.

[rumborak]

BTW, I wonder whether MP has frequented this board lately, and if, whether he saw the outcome of this poll. I think that would hit even harder than the "who is DT's next drummer" discussions.

rumborak

[j]

You're probably right.  Look at the options though.  Obviously things aren't going to be the same, and it's pretty obvious at this point that the band is going to continue without him.  That leaves things changing for the better or for the worse, and I think even the fans who are going to miss Portnoy most are optimistic about where the band is headed, if for no other reason than it's a big change.

-J

[robwebster]

Which do we think Mike would've voted for?

[BRGM]

I think that things will undoubtedly change...some for the better, some for the worse.  my hope is that mostly the better will win out.  there is still a sense of loss that will affect my perspective no matter what

[MetropolisxPt1]

virgil donati anyone?

[theaterofdreams]

I don't buy Mike's reasons for leaving. I don't think he wanted a break from the guys, I think he just wanted to leave, period. If he has problems with the guys, taking a break isn't going to fix, them, just prolong the inevitable. Yes Dream Theater is pretty much either touring or recording all the time, but Mike has been the driving force behind that. I like Mike and I always will, but I don't think he is being honest about why he left.

[Adami]

I don't buy Mike's reasons for leaving. I don't think he wanted a break from the guys, I think he just wanted to leave, period. If he has problems with the guys, taking a break isn't going to fix, them, just prolong the inevitable. Yes Dream Theater is pretty much either touring or recording all the time, but Mike has been the driving force behind that. I like Mike and I always will, but I don't think he is being honest about why he left.

No, I think that was mikes reaosn for leaving. If he just wanted to leave for the sake of leaving, he wouldn't be throwing the hissy fit he does when soemone mentions that he left.

[El JoNNo]

I voted for the better. To be honest there have been a few times in which I've hope something like this would happen to shake thing up. I'm glad it was MP who left; I didn't like CM, Repentance, SF, TBoT nor did I like any of his growls or vocal parts. I didn't like much of the input regarding vocals (that I have seen), those parts in which James sounded great but not according to Mike.

I still loved his Drumming I just wish he would step back from many other aspects of DT. In a way I'm sorry to see him go but in another I very glad for the change up. Now we may see James let loose or not but we will find out.   


WTF is with people voting for "They won't follow through with moving on".

[ariich]

I don't buy Mike's reasons for leaving. I don't think he wanted a break from the guys, I think he just wanted to leave, period.

Then why did he suggest a break to the rest of them?

If he has problems with the guys, taking a break isn't going to fix, them, just prolong the inevitable.

He doesn't have a problem with them, he felt that things were getting stale.

Yes Dream Theater is pretty much either touring or recording all the time, but Mike has been the driving force behind that.

The evidence would indicate otherwise.