tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439061971123093984.post5940668822314660863..comments2023-08-28T01:04:14.403-07:00Comments on www.PAULGARGANO.com: MIKE PORTNOY QUITS DREAM THEATERCan the band beat on without its heart?Paul Garganohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17577457972820396302noreply@blogger.comBlogger79125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439061971123093984.post-64829453278188407752010-09-26T16:11:17.656-07:002010-09-26T16:11:17.656-07:00True Dream Theater will not be the same but were t...True Dream Theater will not be the same but were they the same band when Kevin Moore left? Mike does TONS of side projects and sure he needs his "space" to recharge but why should the rest of the band put the career of DT on hold? Portnoy isn't the only "heart of the band". Are we forgetting John Petrucci...he has written some of the most intense lyrics ever. True Portnoy/Petrucci have been an amazing production/songwriting team but I don't think this is the end of Dream Theater...will it be the same? No. Will it be better or worse? Who knows but this I do know, as fans we should support both Mike and the remaining members of Dream Theater and see what the future holds.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439061971123093984.post-85564840210101759862010-09-24T09:01:57.380-07:002010-09-24T09:01:57.380-07:00I mourn this with you. It's too brutal a thing...I mourn this with you. It's too brutal a thing to accept as a fan. :( Don't want to accept this...Rohinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09837890247337199086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439061971123093984.post-61353483851516054962010-09-19T20:10:58.068-07:002010-09-19T20:10:58.068-07:00The "Heart" of the band threw the other ...The "Heart" of the band threw the other 4 internal organs under the bus. I mean, whant kind of option is it to say no more business for a few years? And right after the IM tour just brought in thousands of potential new fans. In this case, we have myocardial infarction, so it's high time for a translpant.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439061971123093984.post-63149816451235073622010-09-16T01:39:56.506-07:002010-09-16T01:39:56.506-07:00"Mike Portnoy forms the band Majesty"? G..."Mike Portnoy forms the band Majesty"? Give me a f'n break, the four of them did. Don't make this look like he formed the band by himself, got them to legend status all by himself and then the guys turned their backs on him. That's just unfair.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439061971123093984.post-15869551049394019302010-09-14T20:46:09.737-07:002010-09-14T20:46:09.737-07:00when they said youngest member, they were talking ...when they said youngest member, they were talking about johnny. they only mentioned jimmy about the overdose and how mike had to fill his seat for the studio and tour. its sad to see this, but this is what mike thinks needs to be done. you dont leave your baby unless its time to.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439061971123093984.post-46491837131677696612010-09-14T11:03:18.600-07:002010-09-14T11:03:18.600-07:00I would be more disppointed if Jordan Rudess had l...I would be more disppointed if Jordan Rudess had left. I believe Rudess-Petrucci are the blood pumpers now. Regards from BrazilAndré Fadelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12187881174644182529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439061971123093984.post-88478595983847322842010-09-12T06:02:31.641-07:002010-09-12T06:02:31.641-07:00LONG LIVE DREAM THEATER
from the Philippine! \m/LONG LIVE DREAM THEATER<br />from the Philippine! \m/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439061971123093984.post-38894583692767644462010-09-11T16:13:13.123-07:002010-09-11T16:13:13.123-07:00portnoy we miss you on dream theater but...is your...portnoy we miss you on dream theater but...is your choice.<br />dream theater is = portnoy, petrucci, myung, rudess and la brie.<br />And dream theater is = petrucci, myung, rudess and la brie.<br />your baby is dream theater don't forget.<br />returns soon...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439061971123093984.post-24114294034857360192010-09-10T23:48:13.562-07:002010-09-10T23:48:13.562-07:00It's really sad news. DT without MP .... hmmm ...It's really sad news. DT without MP .... hmmm I just can't imagine what it is. But I will respect his decision. Good luck for your future journey. All the best. I'll stay with DT. Sorry Mike.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439061971123093984.post-13713796727905361982010-09-10T21:25:19.238-07:002010-09-10T21:25:19.238-07:00There can't be a Dream Theater without a Mike ...There can't be a Dream Theater without a Mike Portnoy. Without any of the members for that matter, even though as you say, Mike is the heart, every DT member has brought its soul into the game, although, for me it's all about Mike and John Petrucci. With any of those guys of the game, I'm out. It's just really nonsense that they wouldn't understand Mike's position and just left him leave and made the un-comprehensible decision of moving on without him. It's just plain nonsense.Double Your Datinghttp://www.doubleyourdatingebook.org/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439061971123093984.post-17475443200315576792010-09-10T19:24:56.755-07:002010-09-10T19:24:56.755-07:00so, who's gonna replace MP's position ? i ...so, who's gonna replace MP's position ? i suggest DT to have a younger drummer than A7X's youngest member (the one you guys 've argued about). fair enough.. :)apalagihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15985796839283867946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439061971123093984.post-90646505624676593262010-09-10T16:36:14.649-07:002010-09-10T16:36:14.649-07:00Nothing can live without a heart to pump blood..Nothing can live without a heart to pump blood..Chrisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439061971123093984.post-45020340953876958772010-09-10T16:29:54.848-07:002010-09-10T16:29:54.848-07:00Don't shed a tear for MP burning himself out o...Don't shed a tear for MP burning himself out on DT. He made those choices to try to be all things. Maybe others in the band tried to intervene. Maybe he didn't let them. Maybe his burn-out is his own fault and the others were equally tired of his control complex coupled with a martyr complex. Whatever. DT as we knew it is over. Who knows what the future holds. One thing is for sure. Time will shine more light on the breakup...and the soul and perseverence of all involved.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439061971123093984.post-7178886244225959712010-09-10T15:44:55.667-07:002010-09-10T15:44:55.667-07:00Mike's departure sounds just like this: nonsen...Mike's departure sounds just like this: nonsense.<br /><br />I'm still believing this is just an April's fool...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439061971123093984.post-45521953587763787512010-09-10T15:18:08.230-07:002010-09-10T15:18:08.230-07:00Im scared. Is hard to think about my big favorite ...Im scared. Is hard to think about my big favorite band without a leader. Without a heart [like you said], can´t be the same thing. But, I´ll to wait, anxiously.<br /><br />This is not a good thing. <br /><br /><br />Greets from Brazil ;)<br /><br />Nice post btw.Marina C.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439061971123093984.post-1389148297292343672010-09-10T11:38:07.523-07:002010-09-10T11:38:07.523-07:00wtf, how can you possibly say that laBrie is DT...wtf, how can you possibly say that laBrie is DT's soul. makes no sence at all, the most dispensable member of DT is James, even though I love his singing. Portnoy is not more than anyone in the band, all of them are the heart and soul so cut the crap, DT without Petrucci is as fucked up as without portnoy, or myung. if you don't consider this you are just another ignorant speaking about a matter he does not know enough.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439061971123093984.post-49092329777777043352010-09-10T07:01:41.049-07:002010-09-10T07:01:41.049-07:00MP burns himself out. When the other boys are rest...MP burns himself out. When the other boys are resting up with their families after a world tour MP is touring heavily with side projects. He is also a control freak, which is fine, but don't blame the other members for not pulling their weight. He has historically been too heavily involved in "Managing the band" rather than delegating.........to management. He is touring with A7X and all of the sudden he doesn't have to do anything.......he just has to turn up and play. Of course he is "having more fun" than with DT. I know Mike might believe it but there is no i in team. Pleeeeeease......DT is bigger than 1 man, no matter how good he may be. Cheers, The Wise One from Downunder.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439061971123093984.post-62269202809693923752010-09-10T06:32:35.106-07:002010-09-10T06:32:35.106-07:00On a humorous note, I like imagine that MP's d...On a humorous note, I like imagine that MP's decision came after he caught Jordon Rudess in the studio, new Eigenharp Alpha in hand, wanking on a level that no one has ever wanked before.<br /><br />MP: "That's it! I'm done!"<br /><br />(This is for you DT fans who favor "Awake" over most other albums)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439061971123093984.post-19903007021745159742010-09-10T05:39:02.800-07:002010-09-10T05:39:02.800-07:00Good post. Can't see how DT can continue witho...Good post. Can't see how DT can continue without Portnoy. He was so much more than just the man behind the drums.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439061971123093984.post-21314140727444227472010-09-10T05:03:04.766-07:002010-09-10T05:03:04.766-07:00All I have to say is:
Genesis without Gabriel
Floy...All I have to say is:<br />Genesis without Gabriel<br />Floyd without Waters<br />Purple withour Blackmore<br />Spocks Beard without Morse<br />...<br />I think Dream Theater will prevail.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439061971123093984.post-84229391593823959292010-09-10T04:01:26.373-07:002010-09-10T04:01:26.373-07:00To be clear, I never condemned Dream Theater to a ...To be clear, I never condemned Dream Theater to a death sentence because Mike Portnoy left the band. What I did do was express my opinion - I don't think Dream Theater will be as powerful a band without their founding drummer.<br /><br />In my opinion, as a Dream Theater fan, Mike Portnoy is the heart of the band. If you don't agree, that's fine, we are all entitled to our opinions - and that is why I print every response here, not just the ones that are in agreement with me and in support of Mike.<br /><br />That said, I really wish people would stop arguing that if Mike is tired, he shouldn't be playing with other bands - this break wasn't about playing, it was about personalities. <br /><br />After 25 years, Mike needed a break from the band. You can compare it to a marriage, but it's NOT a marriage. It's a band. A band of Dream Theater's stature is big business, and like any multi-million dollar corporation, there are headaches that are inconceivable to many of us. <br /><br />Contrary to public perception, success doesn't make problems go away, it just makes them easier to sweep under the carpet.<br /><br />But what happens when that carpet needs to be lifted?<br /><br />Mike wasn't tired physically, he was tired mentally. He needed a break, and clearly the band needed one, too, or they wouldn't have been so carefree about letting him walk away.<br /><br />It's easy to point fingers at Mike, because he's the only one exposing himself - and from a professional perspective, as well as a fan's perspective, that should speak volumes.<br /><br />Mike Portnoy told us how he feels, why he feels that way, and what he offered to do to remedy the situation.<br /><br />Dream Theater responded by essentially forcing him to leave, then calling the situation a "black cloud with a silver lining" and affirming that they will be in the studio in January with a new drummer. <br /><br />The black cloud is Mike leaving and the silver lining is moving on without him? <br /><br />And you wonder why Mike might be a little bitter?<br /><br />As a Dream Theater fan, I'm bitter, too - that is why I wrote what I wrote.<br /><br />Thank you all for reading and responding!Paul Garganohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17577457972820396302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439061971123093984.post-84424098153088195172010-09-10T03:36:23.459-07:002010-09-10T03:36:23.459-07:00I honestly believe that over time, both parties (M...I honestly believe that over time, both parties (MP and the DT 4) will come to realise that there's an unfillable void in their souls, I know millions of people around the world experienced it yesterday.Zimbali Rentalshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14505706348210997520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439061971123093984.post-423601256152594712010-09-10T02:25:47.353-07:002010-09-10T02:25:47.353-07:00I agree with this, I just find it a shame on a7x a...I agree with this, I just find it a shame on a7x and Mike that suddenly there are a lot of DT fans hating on Avenged sevenfold, saying it's all their fault.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11969514398099432554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439061971123093984.post-55364179425616504112010-09-10T01:56:38.240-07:002010-09-10T01:56:38.240-07:00To me one of the things that made dream theater un...To me one of the things that made dream theater unique was that the band was basically the same throughout all it's records. I don't think they will be successfull without Portnoy though.<br /><br />I also think that a couple years from now (two, maybe three) the other members will realise they can't go on without portnoy, so they will accept portnoy's conditions to work. And mike portnoy will also realise he won't get the freedom he has in dream theater anywhere else. Consequentely they will unite once again (that is if he doesn't form a new band with daniel gildenlow, hehehe).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439061971123093984.post-19002918551924275032010-09-10T01:13:01.986-07:002010-09-10T01:13:01.986-07:00Please omg please how many times must it be said i...Please omg please how many times must it be said its not avenged sevenfolds fault they didnt force him to quit it was his own decision his own free will. Its just like anyone who plays music you play the same thing for so long you get tired you want to do something new. I understand that it is a sad day in metal but people please get laid have your own life and let him have his and not have to deal with fifty million fans bitching on facebook and every other website in the world.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com