'Mike Portnoy - Lead Drums'

SeventhSon · September 02, 2011, 02:52:23 PM

I was flipping through the booklet for Six Degrees a little while ago, and MP is credited as 'Lead Drums'. What exactly does this mean? Were there additional percussionists brought in for the title track? The booklet doesn't seem to list any additional musicians (except Howard Portnoy on gong for Great Debate).

Samsara · September 02, 2011, 02:54:18 PM

LOL. "Hey kid ego, with your head above the clouds. Hey kid ego, whoah, come down."

Lead drums.

Jamesman42 · September 02, 2011, 02:55:43 PM

There's a gong on TGD?

Lead drums?

MIKE PORTNOY?1

El JoNNo · September 02, 2011, 02:55:49 PM

I think James has percussion on some albums.

Jamesman42 · September 02, 2011, 02:58:41 PM

Yeah but lead drums implies there is like...I don't know...rhythm drums being played elsewhere on the album

ariich · September 02, 2011, 02:58:45 PM

Quote from: El JoNNo on September 02, 2011, 02:55:49 PM
I think James has percussion on some albums.

I would assume it refers to this. But it's still pretty funny wording.

SeventhSon · September 02, 2011, 03:06:32 PM

I don't think JLB's credited for percussion. Also Mike's full credit is "Lead drums, percussion and vocals."

Pols Voice · September 02, 2011, 03:08:25 PM

He played drums made of lead.

John94 · September 02, 2011, 03:09:28 PM

Maybe because Jordan does something with his sounds that are drummy?

Elite · September 02, 2011, 03:10:24 PM

Quote from: John94 on September 02, 2011, 03:09:28 PM
Maybe because Jordan does something with his sounds that are drummy?

This. Probably in SDOIT, not sure.

Setlist Scotty · September 02, 2011, 03:35:07 PM

I believe it's a tip of the hat to Rust in Peace - look at the credits on that album.

hefdaddy42 · September 02, 2011, 03:44:08 PM

lol

bosk1 · September 02, 2011, 03:49:53 PM

Quote from: Setlist Scotty on September 02, 2011, 03:35:07 PM
I believe it's a tip of the hat to Rust in Peace - look at the credits on that album.

Madman Shepherd · September 02, 2011, 04:08:04 PM

I think James was only ever credited for percussion for live albums when he played the shaker or the tambourine or something.

Zook · September 02, 2011, 04:25:46 PM

The gong credit has to be a typo 'cause the only gong I hear is on SDOIT.

Kotowboy · September 02, 2011, 04:47:53 PM

They wouldn't let him put " Mike Portnoy - Dream Theater and Drums "

SeventhSon · September 02, 2011, 05:24:14 PM

Quote from: Pols Voice on September 02, 2011, 03:08:25 PM
He played drums made of lead.

Well that was my other interpretation. Makes sense I guess as a Megadeth reference (I think Rust in Peace was in 'Inspiration Corner' for SDOIT) but it's still silly regardless of who does it.

ACID_FOX · September 02, 2011, 06:23:58 PM

Quote from: Kotowboy on September 02, 2011, 04:47:53 PM
They wouldn't let him put " Mike Portnoy - Dream Theater and Drums "

Banny · September 02, 2011, 06:33:04 PM

Quote from: Kotowboy on September 02, 2011, 04:47:53 PM
They wouldn't let him put " Mike Portnoy - Dream Theater and Drums "

I always thought this was an indirect credit to JLB playing tambourine or some sort of inside joke of that nature? Wasn't aware of the Rust In Peace thing before now, but that seems more likely honestly.

JediKnight1969 · September 02, 2011, 07:01:25 PM

I read that the very same moment I opened the CD booklet for the first time and I thought it was just a joke about how good and massive Mike was (is).

FallTempest · September 02, 2011, 11:21:51 PM

Quote from: Zook on September 02, 2011, 04:25:46 PM
The gong credit has to be a typo 'cause the only gong I hear is on SDOIT.

Its meant to say the gong bass drum

Howard played it because MP does a double hi hat pattern and can't use his feet. Thats why he hits the floor tom in the live version of TGD!

RedKlouD72 · September 03, 2011, 06:44:27 AM

I don't own Rust in Peace. Can someone please explain the reference?''

TY

Zydar · September 03, 2011, 07:07:19 AM

Quote from: RedKlouD72 on September 03, 2011, 06:44:27 AM
I don't own Rust in Peace. Can someone please explain the reference?''

TY

In the sleeve notes it says "Nick Menza - Lead Drums, Back-Up Vocals".

goo-goo · September 03, 2011, 07:14:51 AM

Didn't MP's dad played some drums on The Great Debate IIRC?

Lowdz · September 03, 2011, 07:22:55 AM

Quote from: JediKnight1969 on September 02, 2011, 07:01:25 PM
I read that the very same moment I opened the CD booklet for the first time and I thought it was just a joke about how good and massive Mike was (is).

This. I just put it down as a joke 'cos MP was so good.

olliemedsy · September 03, 2011, 08:29:20 AM

Quote from: FallTempest on September 02, 2011, 11:21:51 PM
Quote from: Zook on September 02, 2011, 04:25:46 PM
The gong credit has to be a typo 'cause the only gong I hear is on SDOIT.

Its meant to say the gong bass drum Howard played it because MP does a double hi hat pattern and can't use his feet. Thats why he hits the floor tom in the live version of TGD!

^^^

He explains it on his "In constant motion" DVD

Jamesman42 · September 03, 2011, 08:31:10 AM

gong bass drum? Now that i think about it, it sounds like it would have to be at that part where it sounds like all the instruments are going into "phase-mode," before JLB sings "Turn to the light"

olliemedsy · September 03, 2011, 09:01:49 AM

Quote from: Jamesman42 on September 03, 2011, 08:31:10 AM
gong bass drum? Now that i think about it, it sounds like it would have to be at that part where it sounds like all the instruments are going into "phase-mode," before JLB sings "Turn to the light"

no it isn't. to be specific, its at 1:20-1:40

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