Author Topic: Opinions on Mike Mangini on new single (Read 10062 times)

peruvianskynewhampshire · « **on:** June 29, 2011, 05:55:16 PM »

I know its only the first song but I am very happy with the results. He fits in and the band sound like they havent missed a beat. totally pumped for the sept release... Bring it on!!

bss4life15 · « **Reply #1 on:** June 29, 2011, 05:58:25 PM »

I love the drumming on here. The playing is perfect. I can't judge him right though until he performs his own drumming arrangement in DT, which will probably not be for awhile. For now he is really good.

wolfking · « **Reply #2 on:** June 29, 2011, 06:01:53 PM »

I don't know why anyone would doubt that the drumming would be below par. He's a world class drummer, just listen to JLB's first three solo albums. (first two under Mulmuzzler)

peruvianskynewhampshire · « **Reply #3 on:** June 29, 2011, 06:05:50 PM »

Quote from: wolfking on June 29, 2011, 06:01:53 PM

I don't know why anyone would doubt that the drumming would be below par. He's a world class drummer, just listen to JLB's first three solo albums. (first two under Mulmuzzler)

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Mr. Beale · « **Reply #4 on:** June 29, 2011, 06:18:35 PM »

Quote from: peruvianskynewhampshire on June 29, 2011, 06:05:50 PM

Quote from: wolfking on June 29, 2011, 06:01:53 PM
I don't know why anyone would doubt that the drumming would be below par. He's a world class drummer, just listen to JLB's first three solo albums. (first two under Mulmuzzler)

This

That

I do wish he was a little stronger in the mix but no point worry about youtube quality clip for now.

Perpetual Change · « **Reply #5 on:** June 29, 2011, 06:27:40 PM »

The Silent Cody · « **Reply #6 on:** June 29, 2011, 06:30:25 PM »

Great drumming, he fits in perfectly. I'm sure that on CD he'll blown us away, on Youtube you cannot say more about the mix

dongringo · « **Reply #7 on:** June 29, 2011, 07:55:02 PM »

His drumming is world class and fits perfectly with DT. They picked the right man for the job.

Heaven Outcry Angel · « **Reply #8 on:** June 29, 2011, 07:55:20 PM »

Still getting used to it but I think I like it....

Shumpun · « **Reply #9 on:** June 29, 2011, 08:16:41 PM »

His playing is very tasteful- he is not trying to prove anything that is obvious from his musical choices. Some of the opening reminds me of Awake the way he plays the flams on the high toms. He sounds very polished and actually similar to Portnoy stylistically- the way he phrases the odd timings in particular.

Mebert78 · « **Reply #10 on:** June 29, 2011, 08:46:24 PM »

Mangini did a terrifc job. He played within the song and didn't try to do too much. Big thumbs up!

Shumpun · « **Reply #11 on:** June 29, 2011, 08:46:40 PM »

At around 5:45 to 5:52 the tom fills are amazing if you listen closely with headphones. They are a little buried in the compressed mix.

Zorander · « **Reply #12 on:** June 30, 2011, 04:07:53 AM »

Im not a very drummer oriented listener. But I've listened to my share of DT through the years, and the whole thing felt pretty natural, he seems to fit right in

Also, I read a comment on YouTube, that if you listen at 02.06 in the song, he is accentuating the guitar riffing with his feet, while at the same time accentuating the keyboards on the hihat (I think)... So I listened for it, and when you actually notice it, it's pretty cool

I usually never actually notice stuff like that.

Chrissalix · « **Reply #13 on:** June 30, 2011, 04:15:13 AM »

He's less bombastic and in your face than MP is but there is a LOT of subtle stuff in there which is sheer class. The way he locks in with more than one other band member at a time is great and his cymbal work? well there is quite simply no one better than him.

Evo · « **Reply #14 on:** June 30, 2011, 05:06:10 AM »

I think it's phenomenal. I might be biased, I've been a Mangini fan for about 15 years, but yeah.

Kotowboy · « **Reply #15 on:** June 30, 2011, 05:12:21 AM »

I was thinking, that if they *did* open the album will a massive crazy drum fill, it might be a bit like saying

" Here's our new drummer - just listen to how much better he is than the old one. "

I'm actually very pleasantly surprised that Mangini's playing is so understated. It's everything the drums

should be. To the song and not showy.

Kotowboy · « **Reply #16 on:** June 30, 2011, 05:19:24 AM »

^ having said that, last night at our local jam night - we played freebird and im not a fan of that song so when it came to the 2

hour guitar solo, I started soloing like a mad fool on the drums - massive Taylor Hawkins / Dave Grohl style fills and constant

double bass for the whole solo

Gosh it was ever so much fun !

jonny108 · « **Reply #17 on:** June 30, 2011, 06:04:08 AM »

Phenomenal player, so many great moments....youtube really doesn't do him much justice with the mix so really looking forward to getting a high quality single soon hopefully.

Mladen · « **Reply #18 on:** June 30, 2011, 09:17:06 AM »

His playing on OTBOA is incredible, but I think it will take me some time to get used to it. It sure is different from what Portnoy was playing...

Nekov · « **Reply #19 on:** June 30, 2011, 09:24:29 AM »

I liked it. Didn't blow my mind but his cymbal work is pretty good. I want to hear more before I give a full judgement.

Bone_Daddy · « **Reply #20 on:** June 30, 2011, 09:25:55 AM »

Quote from: bss4life15 on June 29, 2011, 05:58:25 PM

I can't judge him right though until he performs his own drumming arrangement in DT, which will probably not be for awhile. For now he is really good.

I share the same sediment. Either way, he will shine as he has thus far. I base that more on the audition videos I was able to watch.

hefdaddy42 · « **Reply #21 on:** June 30, 2011, 09:27:42 AM »

It was really good. Not to knock Portnoy, because he is incredible, but it was obvious that this track didn't contain anything from the Portnoy bag of tricks.

Dublagent66 · « **Reply #22 on:** June 30, 2011, 09:32:49 AM »

MM is an awesome drummer.

EpicCookie · « **Reply #23 on:** June 30, 2011, 09:39:06 AM »

Quote from: Mr. Beale on June 29, 2011, 06:18:35 PM

Quote from: peruvianskynewhampshire on June 29, 2011, 06:05:50 PM
Quote from: wolfking on June 29, 2011, 06:01:53 PM
I don't know why anyone would doubt that the drumming would be below par. He's a world class drummer, just listen to JLB's first three solo albums. (first two under Mulmuzzler)

This

That

I do wish he was a little stronger in the mix but no point worry about youtube quality clip for now.

Those

Kotowboy · « **Reply #24 on:** June 30, 2011, 10:54:21 AM »

Quote from: Bone_Daddy on June 30, 2011, 09:25:55 AM

Quote from: bss4life15 on June 29, 2011, 05:58:25 PM
I can't judge him right though until he performs his own drumming arrangement in DT, which will probably not be for awhile. For now he is really good.

I share the same sediment. Either way, he will shine as he has thus far. I base that more on the audition videos I was able to watch.

Not sure if SRS...

champbassist · « **Reply #25 on:** June 30, 2011, 11:00:44 AM »

Quote from: Zorander on June 30, 2011, 04:07:53 AM

Im not a very drummer oriented listener. But I've listened to my share of DT through the years, and the whole thing felt pretty natural, he seems to fit right in Also, I read a comment on YouTube, that if you listen at 02.06 in the song, he is accentuating the guitar riffing with his feet, while at the same time accentuating the keyboards on the hihat (I think)... So I listened for it, and when you actually notice it, it's pretty cool I usually never actually notice stuff like that.

No wonder: he talked about 'playing' others' parts on the drums when talking about his audition (can't remember if that was in an interview or in the documentary itself). This guy is turning out to be seriously cool. Not that I expected otherwise

darkshade · « **Reply #26 on:** June 30, 2011, 11:09:19 AM »

Quote from: hefdaddy42 on June 30, 2011, 09:27:42 AM

It was really good. Not to knock Portnoy, because he is incredible, but it was obvious that this track didn't contain anything from the Portnoy bag of tricks.

This is generally how I feel. I think the people who say "man, it's good, but I miss portnoy, or MP would have played that part with more power" etc... are the same people who; had MP not quit, would be saying "same ol' Portnoy

"

Tick · « **Reply #27 on:** June 30, 2011, 11:09:52 AM »

I think he did a great job but I would like him to be louder in the mix. I always liked that Mikes drums were so prominent.
Looking forward to hearing more.

TheGreatPretender · « **Reply #28 on:** June 30, 2011, 11:10:18 AM »

Honestly, if Mangini stays with the band for the rest of its career, I'll be happy.

JimmyJava · « **Reply #29 on:** June 30, 2011, 12:15:45 PM »

I loved his playing. It felt very natural and the dynamics were there (instead of MP's full tilt playing all the time). Technically, the song is a bitch to play with all those syncopated kickdrum-follows rythmguitar-sort of beats but he did it perfect and didn't overdo it. Very tasteful - can't wait to hear the rest of his playing!

TheGreatPretender · « **Reply #30 on:** June 30, 2011, 12:27:17 PM »

A lot of people are saying, "He's not going all crazy and elaborate like MP used to," but you know, I don't even think anyone would notice, except for the fact that Mangini is new, so at this point, everyone is naturally sitting there going, "Oh, I wonder what the new drumming is gonna sound like!" So obviously, there's that much more attention on it, now.

nikatapi · « **Reply #31 on:** June 30, 2011, 12:30:58 PM »

I really like his playing on this song, but i really wish the snare and toms were a little louder.

Obfuscation · « **Reply #32 on:** June 30, 2011, 12:33:27 PM »

I felt happy throughout the whole song listen to Mangini's drumming. It was just perfect for that song.

purpleplanet10 · « **Reply #33 on:** June 30, 2011, 01:01:21 PM »

Quote from: Evo on June 30, 2011, 05:06:10 AM

I think it's phenomenal. I might be biased, I've been a Mangini fan for about 15 years, but yeah.

me too.. i have been a Mangini fan ever since his days in Extreme, i have followed him ever since.. i have his signature snare drum on my kit! I have always wondered what he might sound like in DT, it's so cool now to know what that is. I think the more we hear from the album the more people will really see and hear how underated Mike has been all these years.
The Ride cymbal at 3:28 is steller! until we see it live i wonder what hand that is playing it, if its his right or left hand, i'm gonna say left hand side of the kit. The fact that he can lead with any limb and switch back and forth is just mind blowing. Most drummers would be playing something that long with both hands, but the fact that he can play at that speed for a phrase that long one handed (left or right) just makes my jaw hit the floor. I said it yesterday... "Ladies and Gentalmen... MIKE MANGINI!"

Metabog · « **Reply #34 on:** June 30, 2011, 01:10:10 PM »

I liked it. Wish the drums were a little louder to be honest, but I get the feeling the youtube compression might have something to do with it. I can't wait to hear the rest of the album, I'm sure he has some crazy bits later on.

News: Track-by-track video for Fall Into the Light: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ezfzdMpRc0

Author Topic: Opinions on Mike Mangini on new single (Read 10062 times)