"it began to feel like an inevitability" - once he and James met for the first time in over a decade and hugged each other, it all "melted away". But if you'd asked him five years ago, he'd have thought it unlikely.
He was concerned about Mangini, hugely respected his reaction.
Not talked together about business or money yet.
Used to be the control freak in DT, JP now producing on his own. Remains to be seen how new DT will function. Older and wiser now. MP says he's loosened up, learned how to collaborate and let go in meantime.
Writing a setlist was a big one for him. Would be happy to not write any lyrics.
Starting new album in new year. Implies moving into studio before his commitments end. Remains to be seen when first gig will be. He's getting goosebumps about the first show. Used to dream about being back in DT and playing with them again.
And that's the end of that segment.
Additional note: Jordan knew about MP returning when he did his own Drumeo (Pianote) session about two weeks before MP's. When asked about DT's next steps, Jordan said, "well... get ready for the next era of DT!", which got people thinking but no-one put two and two together.
Topic: Mike Portnoy's DRUMEO video series (Read 12820 times)
