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Summary: Mike Portnoy's Drumming Solos Performances
Review: this DVD shows what this guy is made of.
PURE DRUMMING MATERIAL!!!!!!!!
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Summary: Very clear and concise instruction and demonstrations
Review: This is a tremendous video, with all the best angles for watching Mike and his double-bass technique. He shares with you the beginnings of Liquid Tension Experiment, along with the writing and thought process that's involved with both Dream Theater and LTE. This DVD contains the angle feature during his songs, that show all perspectives. Mike Portnoy goes into his "bag of tricks" and tells you the fills he incorporates in his music, as well as his drum solos. There is alot of classic footage of Mike Portnoy in the early days of Dream Theater. Did I mention that this is a double DVD? 190 minutes long, with bonus footage! A must have for any Dream Theater fan. Another side note: at the end of the DVD, your given a password that gives you access to all of the sheet music, for all of the songs on these DVDs.
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Summary: Very clear and concise instruction and demonstrations
Review: This is a tremendous video, with all the best angles for watching Mike and his double-bass technique. He shares with you the beginnings of Liquid Tension Experiment, along with the writing and thought process that's involved with both Dream Theater and LTE. This DVD contains the angle feature during his songs, that show all perspectives. Mike Portnoy goes into his "bag of tricks" and tells you the fills he incorporates in his music, as well as his drum solos. There is alot of classic footage of Mike Portnoy in the early days of Dream Theater. Did I mention that this is a double DVD? 190 minutes long, with bonus footage! A must have for any Dream Theater fan. Another side note: at the end of the DVD, your given a password that gives you access to all of the sheet music, for all of the songs on these DVDs.
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Summary: Wonderful for all aspiring drummers.
Review: This is a wonderful video. Mike Portnoy is an astounding drummer and has had countless acclaim for his work. As the drummer of Dream Theater,he has made a name for himself and become an icon for all drummers like myself. I am a big fan of Dream Theater and am a big fan of Mike Portnoy. I admire his technique and footwork. By watching videos like this,along with any other Dream Theater video,be it live or otherwise,I learn alot from him by watching him. He is one of the greatest drummers of all time and inspires other drummers to be as good as him. When people ask me who I look up to,I say Mike Portnoy. I promote his videos on my personal website, snarncymbl.vze.com. Nobody does it like Mike Portnoy.
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Summary: A Phenomenon!!!!!!!
Review: This is by far the best DVD I have ever bought. Being one of many that look up to Portnoy on drums, I saw this and read all the reviews. When I finally watched it, I couldn't beileve everything on here:Extra concerts, tons of drum solos, many songs from both LTE and Dream theater, and not to mention he teaches you to play some of it. I really love how you can change the camera views on it also. If I recommend and DVD, it is this one FOR SURE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Summary: Rockin'
Review: This Two-Disc DVD set is really an improved version of the VHS tapes released two years ago, but now include bonus live performances, an audio commentary from Mike, camera angle switching options and photo gallery.The cool thing about this DVD set is that it really underlines the potential for the DVD format in the area of instructional videos. For anyone who has used VHS to learn either an instrument or foreign language, you know how difficult it is to keep forwarding and "bookmarking" particular sections that you are trying to study. Nobody just watches a video from beginning to end while learning a particular subject. You will want to focus on sections, sometimes for weeks at a time. With the DVD format and chapter breaks, it's simple to do and frankly makes any instructional VHS tape obsolete. The next fascinating thing about the DVD is the audio commentary. Already there are over 3 hours of playing and instructional information, but with the audio commentary on, you get a behind the scenes view of what it takes to make a video like this. One interesting tidbit was when Mike was talking about how a particular drum sequence was so difficult to get right in one take, that they actually took several different takes of him playing and spliced them together! You would have never guessed this unless you had the commentary on. The other great thing about it is just the ease at which Mike talks to the viewer and lets them in on all the details of being in a working rock band. He tells interesting stories of tours, recording sessions and drum technique. All of this is extremely interesting to practicing musician who just can't hear this stuff enough. Another technology introduced on this DVD is the multiple camera angles provided in certain sections. Mike is known for his use of double bass work and being able to fix the camera on those sections that are difficult to the viewer is invaluable! In conclusion, the DVD set is a MUST BUY for any musician hoping to improve their chops or just be entertained by the amazing drumming of Mike Portnoy. My girlfriend, who isn't even a musician, let alone drummer, actually enjoys just watching the DVD because of the great music. There is so much to this deep and useful instructional video that you will continue to view it for years to come.
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Summary: Drummers who are Dream Theater Fans, BUY IT!
Review: This video is great. Mike Portnoy breaks down drum parts from Liquid Tension and DT songs and shows how and what is going on. Some parts anwersed questions on how he did some things. The drum solo on part 2 with audience partipaction shows what a player and gentleman Mike Portnoy is.
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Summary: Great Video for any drummer...
Review: This video set is awesome! You learn so much about the Liquid Tension Experiment and Dream Theater drum music. Mike Portnoy breaks down all of the difficult aspects of the songs. All very interesting stuff. But only get the tapes if you wanna learn somthing. If not you can get bored. But the live footage is cool too. This is worth your money kids, trust me
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Summary: Scary! Mastepiece! Intense!
Review: Three strong words to describe this amazing human being. Mike Portnoy is a machine. This DVD is so much worth more than the measley [price] they are asking for. There is so much extra live footage added and Mike even took the time to give an awesome commentary to an already awesome detailed look at his playing with Liquid Tension and Dream Theater. I find that Mike does a great job at giving the fans what they want on his own and with Dream Theater. This man deserves what he has and more as it is evident that he has worked hard to earn every penny and every bit of praise he receives. What are you waiting for...order it!
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Summary: Scary! Mastepiece! Intense!
Review: Three strong words to describe this amazing human being. Mike Portnoy is a machine. This DVD is so much worth more than the measley [price] they are asking for. There is so much extra live footage added and Mike even took the time to give an awesome commentary to an already awesome detailed look at his playing with Liquid Tension and Dream Theater. I find that Mike does a great job at giving the fans what they want on his own and with Dream Theater. This man deserves what he has and more as it is evident that he has worked hard to earn every penny and every bit of praise he receives. What are you waiting for...order it!
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