The Mike Portnoy Appreciation/Discussion Thread (merged)

[ytserush]

MP is friends with Kris Myers. Kris had to have surgery and has been on the shelf for a bit. I believe MP got a thanks in the liner notes for Anchor Drops from Kris.

I just bought tickets to the show. I haven't seen UM in ages and this is a can't miss event for me.

That's going to be great! I'm sure it will be documented. Wish it were closer. Have fun!

[ytserush]

WhT is the Chicago reference?

Mike's the new drummer for Chicago?

[ytserush]

Really milking that joke, huh?


Also is that you in the pic? Or is that AI generated?

AI love child of Serj Tankian and MP

Long lost Gentle Giant album cover.

[TAC]

Papa Smurf

[TheHoveringSojourn808]

Gentle Smurf - Slurping The Milk

it's a Gentle Giant/Mike Portnoy collab

[Stadler]

WhT is the Chicago reference?

Mike's the new drummer for Chicago?

I haven't heard the album, but it's KILLER.  The production is shit, but there's a 12:40 song and it's the best on the album (because it's the longest).

[Adami]

WhT is the Chicago reference?

Mike's the new drummer for Chicago?

I haven't heard the album, but it's KILLER.  The production is shit, but there's a 12:40 songs and it's the best on the album (because it's the longest).

But what time signatures do they use?!?!

[TheHoveringSojourn808]

mike portnoy only drums in 9/8 time

[WilliamMunny]

mike portnoy only drums in 9/11 time

  

[Metro]

That’s a big oof.

[hefdaddy42]

mike portnoy only drums in 9/11 time

Just so you don't make this joke again...

9/11 is not a legitimate time signature.

[Buddyhunter1]

You could play a 9:11 polyrhythm, though.

[WilliamMunny]

I mean, there's good 'ol fashioned Trollin', and then there's just plain tasteless. 

[TheHoveringSojourn808]

edited my post. meant to write 9/8 which is the time signature of my favorite part of my favorite genesis song (apocalypse section of supper's ready)

[The Letter M]

The Blue Thunder Drumline page just posted this: us performing “Conga” at the Seattle Seahawks game two weekends ago! Pretty cool to hear a Drumline jamming some 7/8 😎🥁🏈

https://youtu.be/rNKeAz7ta0U?si=SV1Ql5yZ5SFmjvYq

Mike posted this jam with the drum line from Seahawks! Looks like a blast!

-Marc.

[TheHoveringSojourn808]

i see he's playing tamas, did he have to bring those in himself or did the stadium/team just so happen to supply him with a kit by the maker he has a sponsorship from?

[Adami]

i see he's playing tamas, did he have to bring those in himself or did the stadium/team just so happen to supply him with a kit by the maker he has a sponsorship from?

Tama is one of the most popular drum companies in the world. Every major city will have a ton of Tama drums somewhere between music stores.

[TheHoveringSojourn808]

not sure i follow, surely you're not suggesting they made MP buy his own Tamas for this drumline?

edit: nvm, you were likely suggesting the stadium/team bought them. reading comprehension fail

[pg1067]

The drums are, without question, owned by the drumline/team.

"Blue Thunder features Guest Drummers at rehearsals and game days as well as an occasional joint performance on a big stage!  Some of the more prominent Guests include:  Alan White (YES/John Lennon/George Harrison), Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers), Will Calhoun (Living Colour), David Garibaldi (Tower of Power), Byron McMackin (Pennywise), Mike Derosier (Heart), Scott Rockenfield (Queensryche), Steve Smith (Journey/Vital Information), Yuri Ruley (MxPx), Matt Cameron (Pearl Jam / Soundgarden), John Tempesta (The Cult / White Zombie), and Charlie Benante (Anthrax)."

I'd be quite surprised if, when they don't have a guest, one of their members plays the drumset.

https://www.seahawks.com/drumline/blue-thunder/

[lordxizor]

Mike's back with DT. 

Did not see that coming at this time

[faizoff]

What the fuck! I thought it was an April's fool post at first.

[hefdaddy42]

What the fuck! I thought it was an April's fool post at first.

**checks calendar**

[gzarruk]

What the fuck! I thought it was an April's fool post at first.

You and me both

[Lonk]

Wait.....wait.....WAIT.....

[lordxizor]

What the fuck! I thought it was an April's fool post at first.

I triple checked the Facebook post to make sure it was form the official DT page.

[cramx3]

What the fuck! I thought it was an April's fool post at first.

I triple checked the Facebook post to make sure it was form the official DT page.

I saw this on twitter first and the comments were all like "this is a hack" but I noticed INside Out liked the tweet and that made me think it was true, of course then I came here and its confirmed.

[faizoff]

I really hope he opens his forum back now! I mean I'm still going to be here but I miss his 6:00 gifts and other surprises.

[The Letter M]

I guess all those drummers and fans who wanted to see MP play MM's parts might get their wish now!  That is, if they play any MM-era material at all on the next tour with Portnoy. It would be a bit sad if they never play any songs off those five albums ever again, but I think Portnoy could re-arrange those parts to suit his style and skill.

Either way, this is insane news and I cannot wait to see what the future of MP and DT bring in their final chapter together!

-Marc.

[lordxizor]

I guess all those drummers and fans who wanted to see MP play MM's parts might get their wish now!  That is, if they play any MM-era material at all on the next tour with Portnoy. It would be a bit sad if they never play any songs off those five albums ever again, but I think Portnoy could re-arrange those parts to suit his style and skill.

Either way, this is insane news and I cannot wait to see what the future of MP and DT bring in their final chapter together!

-Marc.

I would hope they don't avoid the MM songs live. Though I fully expect the next tour to be classic song focused with MP, plus stuff from the new album.

[hefdaddy42]

I guess all those drummers and fans who wanted to see MP play MM's parts might get their wish now!  That is, if they play any MM-era material at all on the next tour with Portnoy. It would be a bit sad if they never play any songs off those five albums ever again, but I think Portnoy could re-arrange those parts to suit his style and skill.

I would be surprised if they COMPLETELY avoid this era, but I'm certain there are some parts of some songs that Portnoy won't be able to recreate as recorded.

Which is not a dig.  I just hope that he doesn't allow things like that to keep him from playing the songs.

[MirrorMask]

I'm sure MP won't put a ban on these albums, and he might be the one to propose to play certain songs he might find interesting.

However I expect the next tour to be a full nostalgia one and to have classic MP era songs and some new stuff.

[Zydar]

Awake turns 30 next year, maybe they'll sprinkle the setlist with some Awake songs. Although they did it when I saw them 10 years ago.

[twosuitsluke]

Holy shit. It actually happened

[abydos]

To be a fly on the wall in those conversations leading up to this.

[MirrorMask]

To be a fly on the wall in those conversations leading up to this.

Oh, I want to know everything! who initiated it? I bet John Petrucci was the main instigator. Did the label or business partners asked for a change? did the band came to the conclusion on their own? Were they all enthusiastic? did someone (James?) needed convincing? how "guilty" they felt over letting Mangini go? did the band ask to Mike or MP was subtly "hinting, wink wink" at how great it would be for them to be back together?