In terms of timing, he might well be the most advanced drummer ever. This guy can layer polyrhythms on top of polyrhythms and manipulate timing more than any drummer I've ever heard, all at absolutely flawless pace. His groove is just as amazing, listen to bands he's done recordings with like Annihilator etc.
I guess he came down to my place, and everyone was talking about him. I decided to go on youtube and see how good he realy is...well...I'm speecheles. Good Job Mike:D
No competition?No dependancy?No chance? Gosh this guy totally killed off the satisfaction I'd get from watching a drum solo from this very moment onwards.
I don't even have to be a drummer to appreciate this! He's got amazing talent! that doesn't even justify what I just saw. I'll just go with speechless....
ppl need to stop calling this 'boring'. yea it starts out slow, and it's long, but it builds really well plus mangini has enough tricks to keep you entertained anyway. this solo is sick
I had a chance to have dinne with Mike, and the rep from Pearl after a clinic. It was amazing sitting next to him, like he's just a regular guy - which he is. Such a gracious, and fun person.
i love it how you see video responses for videos all the time, but on this one, its soo amazing, and just mind blowing that no one dares challenge it with a video of their own
the separation between the hands and feet [polyryhtm] Extraordinary. and the one hand rolls, amazing, the inhuman looking cross overs. good grief looks like a machine....
@mrstrypes Not many drummers listened to this drum solo obviously, it's fucking amazing how independant he is with his legs and feet. Lovely. As many have said, waiting for him to join the songwriting process.
I don't get why there are ANY thumbs down on this... Where are the videos, CD's, DVD's, popularity from these people??? I'd dare each and every one of you to even try to compare to Mike... Good luck! WTG Mike, you got my vote to replace MP in DT!
He's also one of the two best drummers at that particular school (Berklee College of Music). The other one is John Blackwell. Both extraordinarily gifted. There're great musicians, then there're musicians that are simply unhuman.
He uses the old buddy rich trick. The Molner technique for single stroke speed. Still practicing myself. Can't use much power though, you use a finger stroke on The up stroke of the wrist or arm. Or you can use the Push Pull technique too. He's good at it, but it's limited him drastically.
People respond to different things. Some like speed. Some like complexity. For some, rhythm/groove. Etc. As I've gotten older, I just like what I like, which can be any/all of these things. I can't fault others for liking different stuff. As for Mangini, I like him for technical inspiration and cool ideas. I don't know if I 'enjoy' listening to him as much as some other players, but I'll take what I like and move on....
i have friends who hate this guy because they cant stand the sound of just drums not in a rock song but mike mangini cant be in a band cuz honestly hes blow every1 off the stage he doesnt need to follow a specific beat he creats his own as he goes along his coordination is amazing his speed is unheard of and the want he can completely ignore his feet and keep a perfect beat with them while doing something 100% different with his hands is insane mike mangini creats a work of art everytime
@explodingpimp A solo is not always supposed to show your skill, it is one of the functions it serves, but some drummers focus more on having a good groove rather than playing something very technical. Someone like Stanton Moore always has a nice groove, it's always about the groove. Not saying that Magini is bad, he's like one of the best in the world, but there are different types of drum solos not only super technical ones.
@TheChiFlows Exactly. If anyone doubts this man ability to be musical and tasteful, watch Fire Garden Suite, and you will change your mind about Mike Mangini.
a very well crafted solo in my opinion. i love the cymbals.. just awesome. and anyone can admit that he has great ideas and that he is very versatile and capable of some awesome polyrhythms.i wont even discuss speed.. its just not human.
I agree. For me, the doublebass kicks are the hardest thing. I can do anything else on the drums with no problem, but when it comes to the doublebass kicks, I really have to concentrate.
Holy...! Do you guys understand how incredibly complex that really was?! I swear there are parts that look like the playback was sped up (check out 7:00 thru 7:07, for instance). Wow!!!
@DrMorbid, all in all what I was trying to say is that Mike kicks ass, and that he'd be a good fit for DT. if he doesn't join, that's cool too, it'd just be nice to see him on tour again!
i really really agree with that...people get scared and bring other people or musician down for being great at the instrument...which is stupidest of the stupidest...or maybe they're too lazy to practice and be creative... remember mike created that probably out of the blue.now that's INSANE!!!
In this video you can see the best gravity blast rhythm ever and the typical manginian crossed-arms passage, which is wonderful and super hard to play, I think the harder rhythm ever on drums
Unfortunatly some of you that left your coment here, knows absolutely nothing about drumming. When I saw Mike Mangini playing for the first time, I realised clearly why is the number one today. There are some things that He does that "nobody" can do. He also plays all styles of rock better than everybody I have ever seen, and this is not only my opinion, He was choosen between the best drummers in the world that could play in that level and style to became the new Dream Theater's drummer.
@zapor67 Dude he's a teacher on Berklee. He loves his job. Never in a million years would he leave it for DT. Also keep in mind that DT has no chance to pay him at least a quarter of what he is being paid at Berklee. He may record an album (and he does so from time to time) but there's no chance he would tour with any band.
imagine playing over that foot ostinato... then imagine playing those polyrythms over that ostinato... then imagine chaning from duple to triple meter with all subdivisions over that foot ostinato... now imagine playing it that fast. this guy is a nut. enough said
Don't forget how fast he is with his feet: Single Stroke Foot Record is 13,222 hits in 15 Minutes, and the #1 ranking of 5,222 in 5 minutes. That's 1,044 strokes per minute (17.4 per second) for 5 minutes straight! Anyone who disses this guy should get their head checked.
I read something in an interview with him where he talked about developing a machine-like consistency with his technique. I think it shows in the stuff I've seen from him. It's an interesting sound - although I wonder if he can also NOT sound like that when needed...? I'd like to work up the stuff he can do so I'd have those kinds of options myself, of course. Just sayin....
@Furiiiiouz Are you basing that on extensive studying of his footage, or off this video alone? Because technicality takes many different shapes - at the WFD competition the technicality he's featuring is his speed. And he indisputably has that in spades. If you want to see syncopation or odd time mastery, check some of his other vids. He absolutely IS one of the greats.
Thrillcekr, I used the word "surprising" when mentioning how musical this solo is because the technical abilities Mike Mangini obviously possesses don't overwhelm or eclipse the flow of ideas and the feel of the solo. I wouldn't imagine many Joe Rockers are equally qualified to teach percussion, even in their own living rooms... Thanks for the clarification...
every were you go there's a travis barker an joey jordison lover on here somewere. these kids need to realize barker an joey are good aplyable drummers there no mangini, portney, Virgil Donati, these guys are on a whole other level. there so good you cant say who's the best even tho mangini does hold alot of the WFD records.
Mangini v.s Rich would make the world end as an atomic bomb. A new particle accelerator. Maybe they would create a supernova, or maybe a black hole as a result. From those doubting Buddy's speed and unbelievable stick control, watch his "buddy rich stick trick solo" video here on youtube and observe how fast and complex his hands can get (also watch his "buddy rich at the hague" with some caution... Buddy and Mike would make the world end in a drum off). :]
In terms of timing, he might well be the most advanced drummer ever. This guy can layer polyrhythms on top of polyrhythms and manipulate timing more than any drummer I've ever heard, all at absolutely flawless pace. His groove is just as amazing, listen to bands he's done recordings with like Annihilator etc.
This solo was surprisingly musical. It has an orchestral quality, and the linear patterns and polyrhythms are actually interesting and unique.
The video should be called "Mike Mangini WTF solo". Hahaha.
This man is amazing.
I'd have to say that Mike Mangini is one of the best drummers in the world, he's just...awesome!!!!!!
The Bruce Lee of drummers!
I guess he came down to my place, and everyone was talking about him. I decided to go on youtube and see how good he realy is...well...I'm speecheles. Good Job Mike:D
No competition?No dependancy?No chance?
Gosh this guy totally killed off the satisfaction I'd get from watching a drum solo from this very moment onwards.
I don't even have to be a drummer to appreciate this! He's got amazing talent! that doesn't even justify what I just saw. I'll just go with speechless....
ppl need to stop calling this 'boring'. yea it starts out slow, and it's long, but it builds really well plus mangini has enough tricks to keep you entertained anyway. this solo is sick
I had a chance to have dinne with Mike, and the rep from Pearl after a clinic. It was amazing sitting next to him, like he's just a regular guy - which he is. Such a gracious, and fun person.
@Sornzora He is the Drummer's drummer. Only a drummer will ever truly appreciate his genius.
Mind blowing. Probably the best drummer I've ever seen.
hes got mad skill keeping the bassdrum beat that long!!!!
i love it how you see video responses for videos all the time, but on this one, its soo amazing, and just mind blowing that no one dares challenge it with a video of their own
how to distinguish between left and right??? really awesome
the separation between the hands and feet [polyryhtm] Extraordinary. and the one hand rolls, amazing, the inhuman looking cross overs. good grief looks like a machine....
There is so much Terry Bozzio over him, in sound and style.
This is stunning!!
@mrstrypes Not many drummers listened to this drum solo obviously, it's fucking amazing how independant he is with his legs and feet. Lovely. As many have said, waiting for him to join the songwriting process.
I'm so stoked he got the gig... WTG Mike!!!
Holy crap. This guy is unbelievable.
AGREED.
I also agree with wolfy18.
Chill, people.
Don't let someone be famous just for being great in the past. Judge each piece objectively.
Ladies and gentlemen I give you Mike the Master Mangenius 👍🤟🎼🎵👍
I don't get why there are ANY thumbs down on this... Where are the videos, CD's, DVD's, popularity from these people??? I'd dare each and every one of you to even try to compare to Mike... Good luck! WTG Mike, you got my vote to replace MP in DT!
THE NEW DT DRUMMER! CONGRATULATIONS MIKE!!
He's also one of the two best drummers at that particular school (Berklee College of Music). The other one is John Blackwell. Both extraordinarily gifted. There're great musicians, then there're musicians that are simply unhuman.
Seeing as Buddy Rich beats just about everyone with overall playing, can't see that as a bad thing!
Awesome.
mike is capable of sooooooooooooooo much more
He uses the old buddy rich trick. The Molner technique for single stroke speed. Still practicing myself. Can't use much power though, you use a finger stroke on The up stroke of the wrist or arm. Or you can use the Push Pull technique too. He's good at it, but it's limited him drastically.
Mike is F-ing sick! Great drummer!
awesome. You can see him eye each drum before he hits them in the rolls, its insane.
Wow, that solo was insane. The things he does in it are so insanely difficult I didn't even know they were possible.
im pretty much paralyzed in awe after seeing this guy play. Someone bring me a wheelchair...
People respond to different things. Some like speed. Some like complexity. For some, rhythm/groove. Etc. As I've gotten older, I just like what I like, which can be any/all of these things. I can't fault others for liking different stuff.
As for Mangini, I like him for technical inspiration and cool ideas. I don't know if I 'enjoy' listening to him as much as some other players, but I'll take what I like and move on....
i have friends who hate this guy because they cant stand the sound of just drums not in a rock song but mike mangini cant be in a band cuz honestly hes blow every1 off the stage he doesnt need to follow a specific beat he creats his own as he goes along his coordination is amazing his speed is unheard of and the want he can completely ignore his feet and keep a perfect beat with them while doing something 100% different with his hands is insane mike mangini creats a work of art everytime
All his limbs have separate brains. What a legend 🥁🥁🥁
@explodingpimp
A solo is not always supposed to show your skill, it is one of the functions it serves, but some drummers focus more on having a good groove rather than playing something very technical. Someone like Stanton Moore always has a nice groove, it's always about the groove. Not saying that Magini is bad, he's like one of the best in the world, but there are different types of drum solos not only super technical ones.
Sounds like Terry Bozzio. BIG compliment.
bits of that you'd swear the tape had been sped up... amazing
well that was mind blowing....
Awesome speed and mind control of the patterns and sticks. 5 Stars.
i wonder how many times he will hit a snare drum in his lifetime. the dudes a machine!
@TheChiFlows Exactly. If anyone doubts this man ability to be musical and tasteful, watch Fire Garden Suite, and you will change your mind about Mike Mangini.
a very well crafted solo in my opinion. i love the cymbals.. just awesome. and anyone can admit that he has great ideas and that he is very versatile and capable of some awesome polyrhythms.i wont even discuss speed.. its just not human.
eres el puñetero jefe mike mangini!!!
I agree. For me, the doublebass kicks are the hardest thing. I can do anything else on the drums with no problem, but when it comes to the doublebass kicks, I really have to concentrate.
His timing is fine. If you don't believe me count for yourself then. He's keeping a steady rhythm on the bass and it's consistent.
Holy...! Do you guys understand how incredibly complex that really was?! I swear there are parts that look like the playback was sped up (check out 7:00 thru 7:07, for instance). Wow!!!
7:00 Gravity Blast. Nice.
If he lost one hand it wouldn't matter that much cause he already plays better with one hand than most drummers do with two.
@DrMorbid, all in all what I was trying to say is that Mike kicks ass, and that he'd be a good fit for DT. if he doesn't join, that's cool too, it'd just be nice to see him on tour again!
Amazing
Great choice, Dream Theater
Amen yo the double MM welcome to the best band in the galaxy
nice practice independence.. much respect!
i really really agree with that...people get scared and bring other people or musician down for being great at the instrument...which is stupidest of the stupidest...or maybe they're too lazy to practice and be creative... remember mike created that probably out of the blue.now that's INSANE!!!
In this video you can see the best gravity blast rhythm ever and the typical manginian crossed-arms passage, which is wonderful and super hard to play, I think the harder rhythm ever on drums
Wow. Before this I never knew what WFD was or who Mike Mangini is - that was pretty incredible. Great difficult solo! I wish I could stuff like that.
great solo!
What is this? I don't even... Yes I do!
GODLIKE!
w00t! I was there in Indy!
yay now you can play the drums like him too :D
Bravo!
Unfortunatly some of you that left your coment here, knows absolutely nothing about drumming. When I saw Mike Mangini playing for the first time, I realised clearly why is the number one today. There are some things that He does that "nobody" can do. He also plays all styles of rock better than everybody I have ever seen, and this is not only my opinion, He was choosen between the best drummers in the world that could play in that level and style to became the new Dream Theater's drummer.
awesome independence for footwork.
@zapor67 Dude he's a teacher on Berklee. He loves his job. Never in a million years would he leave it for DT. Also keep in mind that DT has no chance to pay him at least a quarter of what he is being paid at Berklee.
He may record an album (and he does so from time to time) but there's no chance he would tour with any band.
Facts
Wow, your prediction turned out to be true, idiot.
SICK!!!
imagine playing over that foot ostinato... then imagine playing those polyrythms over that ostinato... then imagine chaning from duple to triple meter with all subdivisions over that foot ostinato... now imagine playing it that fast. this guy is a nut. enough said
4:06 wow that takes skills and a lot of coordination...
Holy crap hes got some fast moving hands!
THey are.. And he's also one hell of a hockey player.
If my drum teacher hadn't told me that he had witnessed this guys speed up close I would have said that they somehow sped up the video somehow.
I shouldn't laugh... but this really made me laugh hard.
he has the power of a few little drummer boys in each hand. you can see that at about 1:50
mike mangini looks so different every time i see him
Yes, Ian is the man! I completely agree...maybe some here will buy Made in Japan and hear for themselves.
:O I think I just found my new favorite drummer... I need to find new pants, though.
A little Bozzio-esque, but fantastic.
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oh my hell fucking god...
this is so amazing.. 1a drumsolo...
Insane!! Love it!!
Don't forget how fast he is with his feet: Single Stroke Foot Record is 13,222 hits in 15 Minutes, and the #1 ranking of 5,222 in 5 minutes. That's 1,044 strokes per minute (17.4 per second) for 5 minutes straight! Anyone who disses this guy should get their head checked.
Who knew The Todd was a badass drummer? *Drum high 5* *Snap*
Dem polyrhythms!
He is Bruce Lee of drumming. He played with Stevie Vai and has immensly high demands for the drummer to satisfy.
I read something in an interview with him where he talked about developing a machine-like consistency with his technique. I think it shows in the stuff I've seen from him. It's an interesting sound - although I wonder if he can also NOT sound like that when needed...? I'd like to work up the stuff he can do so I'd have those kinds of options myself, of course. Just sayin....
@Furiiiiouz Are you basing that on extensive studying of his footage, or off this video alone? Because technicality takes many different shapes - at the WFD competition the technicality he's featuring is his speed. And he indisputably has that in spades. If you want to see syncopation or odd time mastery, check some of his other vids. He absolutely IS one of the greats.
hard to do but born to listen
6:18 sounds awesome!
wikipedia says that petrucci already admited that he is dream theater's official new drummer.
Thrillcekr,
I used the word "surprising" when mentioning how musical this solo is because the technical abilities Mike Mangini obviously possesses don't overwhelm or eclipse the flow of ideas and the feel of the solo. I wouldn't imagine many Joe Rockers are equally qualified to teach percussion, even in their own living rooms... Thanks for the clarification...
I agree this should be called "Mike Mangini WTF Solo" LOL!!
46 people dont know how technical this solo is
THANK YOU!!
His independence is ridiculous!!! His concepts and hand speed are an issue! Excellent vid!
every were you go there's a travis barker an joey jordison lover on here somewere. these kids need to realize barker an joey are good aplyable drummers there no mangini, portney, Virgil Donati, these guys are on a whole other level. there so good you cant say who's the best even tho mangini does hold alot of the WFD records.
Stick around and watch until the end. It gets pretty exciting at around 8:40. I hope the rumors about Dream Theater are true.
That's why they don't sell Jolt Cola anymore! Awesome!
I would love to see a face off with Mike Mangini vs. Neil Peart! I think I know who would win. Do you?
ESSE CARA E FODA PES E MAOS INDEPENDENTES O CARA CONSEGUE FAZER UMS BAGULHO LOKO
That's what WFD is...a sport! what did u think it was? eurovision song contest?
Chuck Norris of Drums! :D
More like Bruce Lee, such speed.
Mangini v.s Rich would make the world end as an atomic bomb. A new particle accelerator. Maybe they would create a supernova, or maybe a black hole as a result. From those doubting Buddy's speed and unbelievable stick control, watch his "buddy rich stick trick solo" video here on youtube and observe how fast and complex his hands can get (also watch his "buddy rich at the hague" with some caution... Buddy and Mike would make the world end in a drum off). :]