Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy tried to be informed Device’s epic observe Pneuma as a part of a drum problem – and stated it’s so sophisticated that it makes his personal band “appear to be Weezer”.
Portnoy was once participating within the the preferred Drumeo collection which asks professional drummers to try to play subject matter by means of different bands. From time to time the individuals play at the side of tracks that experience had the drums got rid of, however Portnoy was once in a position to listen to the whole music and was once tasked with finding out Device drummer Danny Carey’s portions.
Pneuma is a 12-minute music taken from Device’s newest album, 2019’s Worry Inoculum.
Within the video, which can also be considered underneath, Portnoy watches photos Carey and reads the sheet track to be informed the music in 6 hours. Drumeo describes it as “probably the most tricky problem we’ve ever given someone”.
Portnoy says: “This makes Dream Theater sound like fuckin’ Weezer. With all due recognize to Weezer, I like Weezer. However that is loopy.”
Portnoy returned to Dream Theater in 2023 following a 13-year absence. He introduced in March that he had completed recording for the band’s as-yet-untitled sixteenth album.
Portnoy co-founded Dream Theater (at the start named Majesty) in 1985 with guitarist John Petrucci and bassist John Myung, whilst the 3 had been scholars on the Berklee School Of Track.
The drummer stayed with Dream Theater till 2010, when he left to pursue different tasks. He was once changed by means of Mike Mangini.
When his go back was once introduced ultimate yr, Portnoy stated: “I’m crushed with pleasure to be returning house and reuniting with my brothers. There’s such a lot shared historical past between us all…such a lot of reminiscences, such a lot track…to assume we’re bobbing up on 40 years since this adventure started!
“The speculation of making new track in combination is so thrilling and I completely can’t wait to hit the street and get to play reside for an entire new technology of lovers that weren’t ever in a position to look this line-up sooner than. There’s no position like house!”
