An Exclusive Look into The Band’s Search for a New Drummer

[atmyne]

From watching the preview of the next episode carefully (end of episode 1), I noticed an overwhelming response to Minnemanns performance.
Petrucci: "that was f*ing great"
James Labrie (to Petrucci): "that was the most incredible... by far" (I'ts hard to see which drummer this statement was meant for. Pausing right before it zooms into James (same shot/scene, one of the first few frames) Minnemann can be seen very clearly in his epic Cookie Monster shirt (lol@myepicnerdiness)).
Minnemann is such a boss. If it is him, my life is complete haha.

[JPX]

From watching the preview of the next episode carefully (end of episode 1), I noticed an overwhelming response to Minnemanns performance.
Petrucci: "that was f*ing great"
James Labrie (to Petrucci): "that was the most incredible... by far" (I'ts hard to see which drummer this statement was meant for. Pausing right before it zooms into James (same shot/scene, one of the first few frames) Minnemann can be seen very clearly in his epic Cookie Monster shirt (lol@myepicnerdiness)).
Minnemann is such a boss. If it is him, my life is complete haha.

This was already determined yesterday.

[chrisbDTM]

itll be interesting to see why they didnt choose minnemann if his audition was that good. or minnemann is great at throwing everyone off

[DarkLord_Lalinc]

Minnemann is indeed, a boss.

[phentalmyst]

Well, Wildoer says he's been a fan since PMU came out. The other guys either aren't fans or are "casual" fans.

donati was in a DT tribute band in australian years ago, so i wouldn't call him "casual" by any means. and nothing about mangini's tone says he's not a fan...or even remotely casual...

[atmyne]

This was already determined yesterday.

ahh k yeah I only discovered this video like 45 minutes ago so please forgive me.

[Stoneyman]

I wonder if they decided to keep some cameras rolling for the making of the new cd.

The doc + "the making of" = BALLS MARIE!

[JimmyJava]

I find it ironic that both of these statements were made after Mike Portnoy left the picture:

"Dream Theater is more than just one person"

"Avenged Sevenfold is more than just one person""

[IdoSC]

I find it ironic that both of these statements were made after Mike Portnoy left the picture:

"Dream Theater is more than just one person"

"Avenged Sevenfold is more than just one person""

Nuggets yet again!

[phentalmyst]

I find it ironic that both of these statements were made after Mike Portnoy left the picture:

"Dream Theater is more than just one person"

"Avenged Sevenfold is more than just one person""

except mike didn't "leave" A7X. he was ousted.

[bosk1]

That's not really relevant to the documentary discussion, so let's keep that on track.

But if you want to research the A7X discussions, Mike was supposed to tour with them on the first leg of the tour.  He completed that and was not asked to stay on for any additional assignments beyond what he had A7X had initially agreed to.

[JimmyJava]

That's not really relevant to the documentary discussion, so let's keep that on track.

Yeah, I actually posted that in the wrong thread, sorry about that.

[IdoSC]

Well, Wildoer says he's been a fan since PMU came out. The other guys either aren't fans or are "casual" fans.

donati was in a DT tribute band in australian years ago, so i wouldn't call him "casual" by any means. and nothing about mangini's tone says he's not a fan...or even remotely casual...

I actually agree, even if some of them are fans of DT (even bigger than Wildoer for that matter), it doesn't mean they have to post here. That's absolutely not the reason. I bet some of them never even heard of DTF.

[theusualmadness]

From watching the preview of the next episode carefully (end of episode 1), I noticed an overwhelming response to Minnemanns performance.
Petrucci: "that was f*ing great"
James Labrie (to Petrucci): "that was the most incredible... by far" (I'ts hard to see which drummer this statement was meant for. Pausing right before it zooms into James (same shot/scene, one of the first few frames) Minnemann can be seen very clearly in his epic Cookie Monster shirt (lol@myepicnerdiness)).
Minnemann is such a boss. If it is him, my life is complete haha.

This was already determined yesterday.

and of course this could be editing...

[LTE3]

In wathcing Mike M he did seem to miss one of the fills slightly, but all in all seems like it could be a good fit. Watching him  made me realize how good Mike P is and how easy and casual he made the drumming look. Mike M was all out of breath, and really working his ass off although I'm sure a lot of that was just adrenaline.

[atmyne]

and of course this could be editing...

What James says to John is definitely not edited. I think they tried to edit out Minnemann, but there is still like 1 clear frame of him in the shot.

[bosk1]

Yeah, that was definitely part of Minneman's audition.  I'm curious to know what part of the audition James was referring to with that comment.

[theusualmadness]

and of course this could be editing...

What James says to John is definitely not edited. I think they tried to edit out Minnemann, but there is still like 1 clear frame of him in the shot.

You can see him in the part right before, however you do not see him in the part where JLB walks over to JP.

EDIT: Also I never said what JLB says is edited lol. The Video scenes could be edited, that is all. The back to back scenes may have not happened in order.

[Setebos]

Is there any other source for the video than youtube?

Youtube won't let me see it ("Not available in my country")...

[atmyne]

and of course this could be editing...

What James says to John is definitely not edited. I think they tried to edit out Minnemann, but there is still like 1 clear frame of him in the shot.

You can see him in the part right before, however you do not see him in the part where JLB walks over to JP.

In that exact scene, right where it transitions from Petrucci saying "that was fantastic" to when James approaches John, try and pause it so you can see who is behind the kit...
its not easy to pause it exactly, but if you do it just right you can clearly see its Minnemann

[Dream Team]

In wathcing Mike M he did seem to miss one of the fills slightly, but all in all seems like it could be a good fit. Watching him  made me realize how good Mike P is and how easy and casual he made the drumming look. Mike M was all out of breath, and really working his ass off although I'm sure a lot of that was just adrenaline.

I agree that MP is very good, in fact probably better than the elitist drumming community give him credit for. IMO he is very difficult to replace; he combines chops, power, creativity, showmanship, and metalness to an extent very few could imitate.

[Aniland]

The Minneman Facebook comment upsets me.

[theusualmadness]

and of course this could be editing...

What James says to John is definitely not edited. I think they tried to edit out Minnemann, but there is still like 1 clear frame of him in the shot.

You can see him in the part right before, however you do not see him in the part where JLB walks over to JP.

In that exact scene, right where it transitions from Petrucci saying "that was fantastic" to when James approaches John, try and pause it so you can see who is behind the kit...
its not easy to pause it exactly, but if you do it just right you can clearly see its Minnemann

and again right before JP says "that was fantastic" you can see Minnemann, but not on the same scene.

[bosk1]

The Minneman Facebook comment upsets me.

It shouldn't.

[theusualmadness]

and of course this could be editing...

What James says to John is definitely not edited. I think they tried to edit out Minnemann, but there is still like 1 clear frame of him in the shot.

You can see him in the part right before, however you do not see him in the part where JLB walks over to JP.

In that exact scene, right where it transitions from Petrucci saying "that was fantastic" to when James approaches John, try and pause it so you can see who is behind the kit...
its not easy to pause it exactly, but if you do it just right you can clearly see its Minnemann

I do not know about clearly, but if you do it, you can kind of see blue, maybe the cookie monster shirt. So alright, possibly.

[atmyne]

I do not know about clearly, but if you do it, you can kind of see blue, maybe the cookie monster shirt. So alright, possibly.

yeah sorry when I said "clearly" I mean we can catch enough to ascertain that it is him (shirt, short hair etc.)

The Minneman Facebook comment upsets me.

What did he say?

[theusualmadness]

I think page 37 this thread someone posted it:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Marco...nn/60833133772

hi, no I'm not DTs drummer:-). But I did work with Jordan on the "musical mind meld", and we have plans for a trio project with John P and Jordan together. And I'm sorry I ended up being unwillingly dragged into these imo silly soap opera DT episodes, haha. I really didn't want that and wasn't asked for approval. Love to all of ya:-)

[gmillerdrake]

... made me realize how good Mike P is and how easy and casual he made the drumming look. Mike M was all out of breath, and really working his ass off although I'm sure a lot of that was just adrenaline.

That being said, and I am not trying to rip on MP with this statment, but Mike M appears (from what we were shown) to have played every note of those songs. MP in a live performance (I've only seen DT 5X) IMO plays about 97% of the songs to complete accuracy as they were recorded. Not ripping on him for that and what he does works well...but Mike M more than likely did not ad lib or veer from the recorded song and probably played every note.

[ariich]

I think page 37 this thread someone posted it:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Marco...nn/60833133772

hi, no I'm not DTs drummer:-). But I did work with Jordan on the "musical mind meld", and we have plans for a trio project with John P and Jordan together. And I'm sorry I ended up being unwillingly dragged into these imo silly soap opera DT episodes, haha. I really didn't want that and wasn't asked for approval. Love to all of ya:-)

Except that it was taken down, and we're not even sure whether that is his actual facebook page or just a fan posing as him. I wouldn't take it too seriously.

Ricky, any progress with that?

[theusualmadness]

I think page 37 this thread someone posted it:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Marco...nn/60833133772

hi, no I'm not DTs drummer:-). But I did work with Jordan on the "musical mind meld", and we have plans for a trio project with John P and Jordan together. And I'm sorry I ended up being unwillingly dragged into these imo silly soap opera DT episodes, haha. I really didn't want that and wasn't asked for approval. Love to all of ya:-)

Except that it was taken down, and we're not even sure whether that is his actual facebook page or just a fan posing as him. I wouldn't take it too seriously.

Ricky, any progress with that?

It is definitely not his personal or person page. It is a created "band/musician" page, not sure if it is his official either.

[Psy]

Is there any other source for the video than youtube?

Youtube won't let me see it ("Not available in my country")...

Try downloading it through KeepVid using this URL.

[MajorMatt]

Charlie Dominici seems to think its Mangini too

Charlie Dominici > Dream Theater
All of the drummers are great and no disrespect to the others but knowing the guys in DT like I do, I believe Mike Mangini is the best choice! Plus my psychic ability tells me it's him! \m/

[thyer]

ah ah ah great Dominici "The Magician"...JR is The Wizar!!! 

[KevShmev]

 I wonder if Dominici's psychic ability told him in advance that the band was gonna kick him to the curb two decades ago...

[abydos]

Are those some posts he made on his forums in response to fans? If not, I wonder why he keeps posting those.