Mike Portnoy

Mike Portnoy

Born: April 20, 1967
in Long Beach, New York, USA
Michael Stephen "Mike" Portnoy is an American drummer primarily known as the former drummer, backing vocalist, and a co-founder of the progressive metal band Dream Theater. Known for his drumming prowess and technical skill, Portnoy has won 23 awards from the Modern Drummer magazine. He has co-produced the last six Dream Theater albums with guitarist John Petrucci, starting from Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory. From A Change of Seasons onwards, Portnoy had been writing a substantial amount of Dream Theater's lyrics. He is the second youngest person (after Neil Peart) to be inducted into the Modern Drummer's Hall of Fame (at 37 years of age).

On September 8, 2010, it was announced that Portnoy had left Dream Theater. Portnoy cited conflicting interests as the reason behind his departure.

On February 3, 2011, Portnoy announced that he has started a new project with Symphony X singer Russell Allen and guitarist Mike Orlando. Also he is involved in various projects with Neal Morse.

Movies for Mike Portnoy...

Transatlantic: Morsefest 2022 - The Absolute Whirlwind
Title: Transatlantic: Morsefest 2022 - The Absolute Whirlwind
Released: April 26, 2024
Type: Movie
This mammoth Limited 5CD + 2 Blu-ray Artbook set features both sets from Morsefest in their entirety, with nearly 4 and a half hours of music in total. Night 1: Into The Blue In Held (‘Twas) In I Shine We All Need Some Light Overture/Whirlwind The Wind Blew Them All Away On The Prowl A Man Can Feel Out Of The Night Rose Colored Glasses Evermore Set Us Free Lay Down Your Life Pieces of Heaven Is It Really Happening? Dancing With Eternal Glory/Whirlwind (Reprise) Night 2: Overture Reaching For The Sky Higher Than The Morning The Darkness In The Light Take Now My Soul Bully Rainbow Sky Looking For The Light The World We Used To Know The Sun Comes Up Today Love Made A Way (Prelude) Owl Howl Solitude Belong Lonesome Rebel Can You Feel It Looking For The Light (Reprise) The Greatest Story Never Ends Love Made A Way Bridge Across Forever The Final Medley
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Transatlantic: The Final Flight: Live At L'Olympia
Title: Transatlantic: The Final Flight: Live At L'Olympia
Released: February 17, 2023
Type: Movie
Following the release of 2021’s ambitious studio album ‘The Absolute Universe’, progressive[1]rock supergroup Transatlantic present ‘The Final Flight: Live At L'Olympia’. A document of the bands triumphant show in Paris, the last night of their tour in support of their most recent studio album, it sees Neal Morse, Mike Portnoy, Roine Stolt & Pete Trewavas (along with Ted Leonard) performing the entirety of „The Absolute Universe (The Ultimate Version)”, before returning to the stage to perform some of their extensive back catalogue. A night as special as they come, this audio/visual document presents the band at their most majestic. Mixed by Rich Mouser, ‘The Final Flight - Live At L'Olympia’ will be available as a 3CD+Blu-ray Digipak & as a Gatefold 180g 4LP Vinyl with LP-booklet, featuring stunning photos from the evening. The Blu-ray features the entire concert film, plus 5.1 surround sound mix option.
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Morsefest 2020: Cover2Cover
Title: Morsefest 2020: Cover2Cover
Released: January 23, 2023
Type: Movie
Friday Night – COVER TO COVER NIGHT! Debut of new C2C3 material as well as classics from our cover catalog. Mike, Randy, Eric and Bill will join Neal — plus real horns, string quartet and all the bells and whistles … literally!
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Morsefest 2020: Sola Gratia
Title: Morsefest 2020: Sola Gratia
Released: January 23, 2023
Type: Movie
Saturday Night – PREMIERE OF Neal’s SOLA GRATIA plus other great progressive rock from his catalog performed by the NMB and a cast of thousands … well, probably more like 25.
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The Neal Morse Band: Morsefest 2021
Title: The Neal Morse Band: Morsefest 2021
Released: June 24, 2022
Type: Movie
This 5 CD/2 Blu-ray set captures An Evening of Innocence and An Evening of Danger shows which premiered the new NMB songs with a selection of deep cuts and favorite tracks!
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The Neal Morse Band: A U.S. Tour Of Innocence And Danger
Title: The Neal Morse Band: A U.S. Tour Of Innocence And Danger
Released: March 1, 2022
Type: Movie
Watch NMB as they embark on their first post-lockdown tour supporting the Innocence & Danger album. Watch Neal, Mike, Randy, Eric and Bill as they move from rehearsal, to the tour bus, to the stage, hitting the road with a set full of lots of new material. See them behind the scenes, at soundcheck and on days off. This video was edited by Randy George and features clips from many of the shows on the tour.
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The Neal Morse Band: The Making of Innocence & Danger
Title: The Neal Morse Band: The Making of Innocence & Danger
Released: August 27, 2021
Type: Movie
The Making of Innocence & Danger Documentary Bill Hubauer Studio Tour Randy George Studio Tour Eric Gillette Studio Tour
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Morsefest 2019
Title: Morsefest 2019
Released: August 27, 2021
Type: Movie
The 4 CD/2 Blu-ray also features a host of bonus features including two of the VIP Q&A sessions from Morsefest 2019, featuring all of the members of both bands taking questions from the crowd. There are also some additional multiscreen video mixes of tracks from both Flying Colors and the Neal Morse Band. Taken from the iso-cams located on the stage, you get an alternate view of the show from various stage angles, including around, behind and below Mike Portnoy’s drum kit.
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Neal Morse: The Making of Lifeline
Title: Neal Morse: The Making of Lifeline
Released: July 1, 2021
Type: Movie
At last, see the behind-the-scenes progression of this album from the demo stage to recording with Mike and Randy to final overdubs.
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Mike Portnoy - LTE3
Title: Mike Portnoy - LTE3
Character: Himself - Drums
Released: April 17, 2021
Type: Movie
Mike's drum cam footage from the recording sessions of Liquid Tension Experiment 3 . Audio Options Include: • Full Band Mix • Isolated Drums • Headphone Mix (Stereo combo of both)
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Liquid Tension Experiment 3
Title: Liquid Tension Experiment 3
Released: April 16, 2021
Type: Movie
Liquid Tension Experiment 3 is the third studio album by the American instrumental progressive metal super group Liquid Tension Experiment. Released on April 16, 2021, it is their first studio effort since 1999's Liquid Tension Experiment 2.
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The Making of the Absolute Universe by Transatlantic
Title: The Making of the Absolute Universe by Transatlantic
Character: Himself
Released: February 5, 2021
Type: Movie
A documentary detailing the composition of Transatlantic’s latest album The Absolute Universe
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Transatlantic - The Absolute Universe
Title: Transatlantic - The Absolute Universe
Released: February 5, 2021
Type: Movie
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Mike Portnoy: The Absolute Universe
Title: Mike Portnoy: The Absolute Universe
Released: January 1, 2021
Type: Movie
Mike's drum cam footage from the recording sessions of Transatlantic's album(s) The Absolute Universe...this is a unique version that combines both versions "The Breath Of Life" and "Forevermore" Audio Options Include: • Full Band Mix • Isolated Drums & MP Vox • Headphone Mix (Stereo combo of both) • OVERTURE • REACHING FOR THE SKY • HIGHER THAN THE MORNING • THE DARKNESS IN THE LIGHT • TAKE NOW MY SOUL • BULLY • RAINBOW SKY • LOOKING FOR THE LIGHT • THE WORLD WE USED TO KNOW • THE SUN COMES UP TODAY • LOVE MADE A WAY (PRELUDE) • OWL HOWL • SOLITUDE • BELONG • LONESOME REBEL • LOOKING FOR THE LIGHT (REPRISE) • THE GREATEST STORY NEVER ENDS • LOVE MADE A WAY
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Transatlantic: Live At Sweden Rock 2014
Title: Transatlantic: Live At Sweden Rock 2014
Released: November 1, 2020
Type: Movie
Transatlantic Sweden Rocks Festival June, 5 2014 DVD 1. Into The Blue 2. Whirlwind Medley: Intro, Whirlwind, Rose Coloured Glasses, Evermore, Is It Really Happening, Whirlwind Reprise 3. All Of The Above 4. Stranger In Your Soul Band: Neal Morse, Mike Portnoy, Roine Stolt, Pete Trewavas with guests Ted Leonard and Daniel Gildenlow
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Flying Colors : Third Stage - Live in London
Title: Flying Colors : Third Stage - Live in London
Released: September 18, 2020
Type: Movie
Continuing their pattern of making a studio album, followed by a live album, "Third Stage: Live In London" is the 3rd live album by the prog-supergroup Flying Colors. It was recorded in December 2019 in London on a short and highly anticipated tour, directly after the release of their studio album "Third Degree". Teaming the talents of such heavyweights as guitarist Steve Morse (Deep Purple, Dixie Dregs), drummer Mike Portnoy (Transatlantic, Winery Dogs, ex-Dream Theater), keyboardist/singer Neal Morse (solo artist, Transatlantic, ex-Spock’s Beard), bass wizard Dave LaRue (Dixie Dregs, Joe Satriani, Steve Vai), with new pop singer/songwriter Casey McPherson, the band quickly established itself as one of rock’s most melodic enigmas.
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Neal Morse: The Making of Sola Gratia
Title: Neal Morse: The Making of Sola Gratia
Character: Himself
Released: September 11, 2020
Type: Movie
Originating from a seed planted in his mind about writing a record based on the apostle Paul, Sola Gratia quickly came together at the beginning of 2020. See Neal working on the albumn with long-time collaborators Mike Portnoy, Randy George, Eric Gillette, Bill Hubauer, and Gideon Klein.
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The Neal Morse Band : The Great Adventour - Live in BRNO 2019
Title: The Neal Morse Band : The Great Adventour - Live in BRNO 2019
Released: March 6, 2020
Type: Movie
When The Neal Morse Band released their acclaimed The Similitude Of A Dream album - a progressive rock retelling of John Bunyan's The Pilgrim's Progress) back in 2016, it began a journey of epic proportions, with the companion piece The Great Adventure arriving in 2019.The band embarked on a worldwide tour in early 2019 & it was in Brno, Czech Republic that the band chose to film THE GREAT ADVENTOUR 2019 - LIVE IN BRNO, the definitive record of the tour, as George explains: "This was our first time playing there and this venue had a different look and vibe: the audience also turned out to be very energetic. They loved it!"THE GREAT ADVENTOUR 2019 - LIVE IN BRNO shows The Neal Morse Band at the very height of their powers: extraordinary, passionate, intense and intricate rock music played to perfection by five masters of their craft, backed by dramatic video illustrations by Christian Rios.
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Mike Portnoy : MPMMXX Drum Cam
Title: Mike Portnoy : MPMMXX Drum Cam
Released: January 1, 2020
Type: Movie
1080p High Definition Video, MPEG-4 (.mp4) Mike's drum cam footage from the recording sessions of Sons of Apollo album, MMXX. Audio Options Include: • Full Band Mix • Isolated Drums & MP Vox • Headphone Mix (Stereo combo of both)
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Sons Of Apollo: Live With The Plovdiv Psychotic Symphony
Title: Sons Of Apollo: Live With The Plovdiv Psychotic Symphony
Character: Self
Released: August 30, 2019
Type: Movie
Filmed at the spectacular Roman Amphitheatre in Plovdiv, Bulgaria on September 22 2018. The band's performance was divided into two sets, the second of which saw them joined by a full orchestra and choir.
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Sons of Apollo - Live with the Plovdiv Psychotic Symphony - Documentary
Title: Sons of Apollo - Live with the Plovdiv Psychotic Symphony - Documentary
Character: Self
Released: August 30, 2019
Type: Movie
The band discusses the life of the band and getting ready to play with an orchestra in the 2000 year old Roman theater of Philippopolis in Plovdiv, Bulgaria.
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The Neal Morse Band: The Great Adventure Commentary
Title: The Neal Morse Band: The Great Adventure Commentary
Released: March 1, 2019
Type: Movie
On this fabulous DVD, Mike Portnoy, Neal Morse, Bill Hubauer, Eric Gillette and Randy George discuss and dissect their latest epic double album with candor, humor and insight. You will never hear the album in quite the same way after watching this amazing documentary!
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The Neal Morse Band: The Adventure Begins (The Making Of The Great Adventure)
Title: The Neal Morse Band: The Adventure Begins (The Making Of The Great Adventure)
Released: January 25, 2019
Type: Movie
2CD/DVD Special Edition featuring behind-the-scenes video clips of the making of the album. DVD-1.1 The Adventure Begins DVD-1.2 In The Studio DVD-1.3 In The Studio Again DVD-1.4 19 Studio Albums DVD-1.5 The Cutting Room DVD-1.6 Snow Today DVD-1.7 Band Departs DVD-1.8 Getting Back Together DVD-1.9 Recording DVD-1.10 Writing Part 2 DVD-1.11 Act 2 DVD-1.12 Conclusion
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The Neal Morse Band – Live In Limbourg
Title: The Neal Morse Band – Live In Limbourg
Released: January 15, 2019
Type: Movie
Experience The Neal Morse Band’s epic performance of their triumphant double-album, The Similitude of a Dream, live in Limbourg. TRACKLIST: Chapter 1: 1. Long Day 2. Overture 3. The Dream 4. City of Destruction 5. We Have Got to Go 6. Makes No Sense 7. Draw the Line 8. The Slough 9. Back to the City 10. The Ways of a Fool 11. So Far Gone 12. Breath of Angels Chapter 2: 1. Slave to Your Mind 2. Shortcut to Salvation 3. The Man in the Iron Cage 4. The Road Called Home 5. Sloth 6. Freedom Song 7. I’m Running 8. The Mask 9. Confrontation 10. The Battle 11. Broken Sky / Long Day (Reprise) Encores 12. Agenda 13. The Call
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Mike Portnoy: The Great Adventure
Title: Mike Portnoy: The Great Adventure
Released: January 1, 2019
Type: Movie
Mike's Drum Cam from The Neal Morse Band's The Great Adventure 3 Audio Options: • Album Mix • Isolated Drums & MP Vox • Headphone Mix (Stereo combination of the two)
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Mike Portnoy: Third Degree
Title: Mike Portnoy: Third Degree
Released: January 1, 2019
Type: Movie
Mike's drum cam footage from the recording sessions of Flying Color's album, Third Degree. Audio Options Include: • Full Band Mix • Isolated Drums & MP Vox • Headphone Mix (Stereo combo of both)
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Morsefest 2017 - Testimony of a Dream
Title: Morsefest 2017 - Testimony of a Dream
Released: November 23, 2018
Type: Movie
The Neal Morse Band, the progressive rock collective comprised by singer/guitarist/keyboardist Neal Morse, drummer Mike Portnoy, bassist Randy George, keyboardist Bill Hubauer and guitarist Eric Gillette, released their critically admired double-disc concept album The Similitude of a Dream, almost two years ago on November 11th, 2016. It was the eighth studio album with the core of Morse, Portnoy and George, and the second as a true collaboration with this current lineup.
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Haken - Live at ProgPower USA 2016
Title: Haken - Live at ProgPower USA 2016
Character: Gong (Guest Appearance)
Released: June 22, 2018
Type: Movie
Released as a bonus additional live show on the “L-1VE” DVD release, captured from their performance at ProgPower USA 2016 in Atlanta. The band comments: “Although festival performances and band changeovers can be a logistical nightmare, this one turned out to be a very special show for us on our first extensive US tour. Despite battling with some technical issues, the show went on, so to speak, and here we have handpicked our favorite 4 tracks from that performance. A proverbial cherry on top was getting Mike Portnoy to agree to come on stage and re-enact his cameo appearance on 'Crystallised' with his signature gong!”
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Haken - L-1VE
Title: Haken - L-1VE
Released: June 22, 2018
Type: Movie
Following the release of the bands much-acclaimed fourth studio album 'Affinity', they embarked upon their 10th anniversary tour across Europe & North America. Recorded and filmed on the 13th April 2017, at the legendary Melkweg venue on the Amsterdam stop of that tour, this represents the band's first ever live document with tracks from across the band's discography.
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The Neal Morse Band : The Similitude of A Dream - Live in Tilburg 2017
Title: The Neal Morse Band : The Similitude of A Dream - Live in Tilburg 2017
Character: Himself
Released: June 15, 2018
Type: Movie
The Neal Morse Band's triumphant double-album, The Similitude of a Dream, is the most acclaimed release that Morse has helmed to date. The 2017 tour was their largest yet, including new continents for the band. At the O13 in Tilburg, Holland, the stars aligned for the most commanding performance of the run, captured for live release in stunning quality. "An epic night on an epic tour," proclaims Neal.
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Mike Portnoy: The Similitude of a Dream Live
Title: Mike Portnoy: The Similitude of a Dream Live
Released: January 1, 2018
Type: Movie
Mike's Drum Cam from The Neal Morse Bands The Similitude Of A Dream Live performance from Tilburg in 2017. Digital Download 1080p Hi Definition Video, MPEG-4 (.mp4) Tracklist: Intro Long Day Overture The Dream City of Destruction We Have Got to Go Makes No Sense Draw the Line The Slough Back to the City The Ways of a Fool So Far Gone Breath of Angels Slave to Your Mind Shortcut to Salvation The Man in the Iron Cage The Road Called Home Sloth Freedom Song I'm Running The Mask Confrontation The Battle Broken Sky / Long Day (Reprise) Momentum Author of Confusion Agenda
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The Winery Dogs : Dog Years - Live in Santiago and Beyond 2013-2016
Title: The Winery Dogs : Dog Years - Live in Santiago and Beyond 2013-2016
Character: Himself - Drums
Released: August 4, 2017
Type: Movie
The Winery Dogs – Richie Kotzen (lead vocals/guitar), Mike Portnoy (drums), Billy Sheehan (bass) – have performed 200 shows around the world since their inception in 2013. After the release of their second album, the critically-acclaimed, HOT STREAK, released in October, 2015, they toured the world yet again. In South America, where the rock ‘n’ roll fans are particularly passionate, the band filmed and recorded a full live show for the first time ever!
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Morsefest 2015: Question Mark
Title: Morsefest 2015: Question Mark
Released: March 24, 2017
Type: Movie
THE NEAL MORSE BAND, featuring MIKE PORTNOY, the 38 musicians on stage create a prog orchestra. Friday night's performance of the Question Mark album. Free from the constraints of studio recording deadlines, MORSE added any instrumentation he imagined, including live strings, a 5-piece horn section, and a 14-piece choir (in addition to background singers, and the vocals of the band). At the center is THE NEAL MORSE BAND: singer/guitarist/keyboardist Neal Morse, drummer Mike Portnoy, bassist Randy George, keyboardist Bill Hubauer and guitarist Eric Gillette.
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Morsefest 2015: Sola Scriptura
Title: Morsefest 2015: Sola Scriptura
Released: March 24, 2017
Type: Movie
THE NEAL MORSE BAND, featuring MIKE PORTNOY, the 38 musicians on stage create a prog orchestra. Saturday night's performance of the Sola Scriptura album. Free from the constraints of studio recording deadlines, MORSE added any instrumentation he imagined, including live strings, a 5-piece horn section, and a 14-piece choir (in addition to background singers, and the vocals of the band). At the center is THE NEAL MORSE BAND: singer/guitarist/keyboardist Neal Morse, drummer Mike Portnoy, bassist Randy George, keyboardist Bill Hubauer and guitarist Eric Gillette.
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Neal Morse: Question Mark and Sola Scriptura Live
Title: Neal Morse: Question Mark and Sola Scriptura Live
Character: Himself - Drums, Vocals
Released: March 2, 2017
Type: Movie
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The Neal Morse Band: The Making of a Dream
Title: The Neal Morse Band: The Making of a Dream
Released: November 11, 2016
Type: Movie
Bonus DVD with "The Making Of A Dream" documentary going behind the scenes of the landmark album, The Similitude of a Dream
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The Neal Morse Band: Alive Again
Title: The Neal Morse Band: Alive Again
Character: Himself
Released: August 5, 2016
Type: Movie
Riding on the tremendous success of their breakthrough album, The Grand Experiment, The Neal Morse Band set out on a tremendously successful world tour in the spring of 2015. Neal Morse and Mike Portnoy have teamed up with Randy George, Eric Gillette, and Bill Hubauer to create one of the greatest progressive rock bands of all time. Full stop. The Alive Again package shows them at the top of their form performing for a rousing audience in Holland March 6, 2015.
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Metal Meltdown - Featuring Twisted Sister Live at the Hard Rock Casino Las Vegas
Title: Metal Meltdown - Featuring Twisted Sister Live at the Hard Rock Casino Las Vegas
Character: Himself - Drums
Released: July 22, 2016
Type: Movie
The first “Metal Meltdown” concert series event kicked off at The Joint at the world famous Hard Rock Casino in Las Vegas on May 30, 2015. Legendary, multi-Platinum selling rockers Twisted Sister performed an explosive 90-minute concert of their biggest hits spanning their 40-year career. The show was dedicated to the honor of Twisted Sister’s iconic drummer, A.J. Pero, whose tragic, sudden death just two months prior to the filming of this event shocked the music world. The band announced that not only were all the remaining concerts being performed in 2015 dedicated to the memory of A.J. Pero, but that 2016 would mark the 40th and final year of the band’s legendary live performances. They recruited renowned drummer and friend of A.J. Pero, Mike Portnoy (The Winery Dogs, Dream Theater, Avenged Sevenfold) to take the reins, and his very first Twisted Sister appearance was captured by the “Metal Meltdown” camera crew.
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The Neal Morse Band: Cruise to the Edge
Title: The Neal Morse Band: Cruise to the Edge
Released: January 1, 2016
Type: Movie
Here is the live performance from the Neal Morse Band, aboard the Cruise to the Edge cruise in November 2015. Tracklist: 1. The Call 2. Leviathan 3. The Grand Experiment 4. Waterfall 5. Alive Again
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Flying Colors : Second Flight - Live at The Z7
Title: Flying Colors : Second Flight - Live at The Z7
Character: Himself
Released: November 13, 2015
Type: Movie
Virtuoso prog/pop/rock band with (former) members of Deep Purple, Dream Theater, The Winery Dogs, Avenged Sevenfold, Dixie Dregs, Spock’s Beard, Alpha Rev & Transatlantic •Second Flight is shot with 24 cameras during the Second Nature Tour 2014; the album Second Nature charted in Top-10 positions around the world. •All video, including the 4K Ultra-HD version, was mastered by Cinnafilm using their Dark Energy technology (IMAX) for stunning visuals.
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Neal Morse: The Sola Scriptura Sessions
Title: Neal Morse: The Sola Scriptura Sessions
Released: September 1, 2015
Type: Movie
Taking a look back into the making of the “Sola Scriptura” album. This video includes the exclusive video from the sessions that soon became one of Neal’s most popular and controversial albums.
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Morsefest 2014: Testimony
Title: Morsefest 2014: Testimony
Character: Himself
Released: August 21, 2015
Type: Movie
Long-time collaborators Mike Portnoy and Randy George as well as Neal Morse Band anchors, Bill Hubauer and Eric Gillette, join Neal as this group of master musicians perform Neal's world renowned classic album "Testimony" filmed LIVE in Nashville!
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Morsefest 2014: One
Title: Morsefest 2014: One
Character: Himself
Released: August 21, 2015
Type: Movie
Long-time collaborators Mike Portnoy and Randy George as well as Neal Morse Band anchors, Bill Hubauer and Eric Gillette, join Neal as this group of master musicians perform Neal's world renowned classic album "One" filmed LIVE in Nashville!
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The Neal Morse Band: Live in Athens
Title: The Neal Morse Band: Live in Athens
Released: May 1, 2015
Type: Movie
"What do you get when you take five nutty musicians and one crazy soundman to Israel and Greece? You get the May 2015 Inner Circle release! Randy has put together a short tour doc and we have a bunch of footage from the concert in Athens from 2013, and I think you are really going to enjoy this exclusive DVD coming your way this May. The footage was shot by the venue, I think, and it is not the highest quality in the world and the audio is camera audio unmixed and unpolished, however I think you will enjoy seeing and hearing us at this rare performance in Athens. My recollection of that night was that even though we were possibly as tired as I have ever been going into a performance, that is was one of the best gigs I have ever performed. A very special night indeed." – Neal Concert (86 mins) 1 Momentum 2 Author Of Confusion 3 Thoughts Pt 5 4 We All Need Some Light 5 World Without End 6 King Jesus 7 Sing It High Documentary (26 mins) 8 "Israel, Greece And Poland"
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The Neal Morse Band: The Making of The Grand Experiment
Title: The Neal Morse Band: The Making of The Grand Experiment
Released: February 10, 2015
Type: Movie
Bonus DVD from 2015 SE: 1. The Making of "The Grand Experiment" (45:40) - Music Videos : 2. Agenda (3:47) 3. Grand Experiment (5:28)
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Mike Portnoy: Hot Drums
Title: Mike Portnoy: Hot Drums
Released: January 1, 2015
Type: Movie
3 Audio Options: • Full Band Mix • Isolated Drums & MP Vox • Headphone Combo Mix Tracks: • Oblivion • Captain Love • Hot Streak • How Long • Empire • Fire • Ghost Town • The Bridge • War Machine • Spiral • Devil You Know • Think It Over • The Lamb • Solid Ground (Bonus Track) • Love Is Alive (Bonus Track)
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Mike Portnoy: Metal Drumming
Title: Mike Portnoy: Metal Drumming
Released: January 1, 2015
Type: Movie
MP's Drum Cam from the Metal Allegiance Sessions 3 Audio Options: • Full Band Mix • Isolated Drums & MP Vox • Headphone Combo Mix Tracks: • Gift Of Pain • Let Darkness Fall • Dying Song • Can't Kill The Devil • Scars • Destination: Nowhere • Wait Until Tomorrow • Triangulum • Pledge Of Allegiance • We Rock (Bonus Track)
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Neal Morse: The Making of ?
Title: Neal Morse: The Making of ?
Released: January 1, 2015
Type: Movie
Behind the scenes of Neal Morse's Question Mark album
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Transatlantic: KaLIVEoscope
Title: Transatlantic: KaLIVEoscope
Character: Himself - Drums
Released: October 27, 2014
Type: Movie
"The Kaleidoscope tour was indeed a landmark for Transatlantic. It was our first time in many parts of the world, and it was indeed epic! We grew as a band and as people and if you got to be there at one of the shows, you know how incredible it was! This live DVD, Blu-ray and all the rest, captures Transatlantic in an amazing way, and I'm sure you're going to love it!" - Neal Morse
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Flying Colors: Second Nature Video Anthology
Title: Flying Colors: Second Nature Video Anthology
Released: September 29, 2014
Type: Movie
Each pre-order will include a free bonus DVD, Flying Colors - Second Nature - Video Anthology with behind the scenes footage, interviews and more,
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Neal Morse: Morsefest - Testimony & One feat. Mike Portnoy Live
Title: Neal Morse: Morsefest - Testimony & One feat. Mike Portnoy Live
Released: September 25, 2014
Type: Movie
Over 5 hours of great performances including the entire Testimony and One albums plus special encores of the Spock's Beard classic, "The Light" featuring Alan Morse, and the Transatlantic epic "Stranger In Your Soul." Also included is a behind-the-scenes documentary with footage of Neal's exclusive acoustic concert, rehearsal footage, "Name That Prog Tune" game with Mike and more! Complete with 4 piece horn section, 6 member female background vocal section, violin and cello, full orchestra percussion with timpani and chimes, dancers, special guests and special staging, this is the most elaborate live release of Neal Morse's career!
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The Winery Dogs: [2014] Sonisphere Festival
Title: The Winery Dogs: [2014] Sonisphere Festival
Character: Himself - Drums
Released: July 5, 2014
Type: Movie
The Winery Dogs at Knebworth Park, Knebworth, England Elevate We Are One Time Machine The Other Side Desire Shy Boy
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The Neal Morse Band - Live In India
Title: The Neal Morse Band - Live In India
Released: July 1, 2014
Type: Movie
Recorded Live at the Mood Indigo Festival – ITT Bombay 2013
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Transatlantic: The Making of Kaleidoscope
Title: Transatlantic: The Making of Kaleidoscope
Released: January 28, 2014
Type: Movie
Making of Kaleidoscope DVD – Full length DVD behind the scenes of the writing and recording of this amazing album.
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The Winery Dogs - Unleashed in Japan
Title: The Winery Dogs - Unleashed in Japan
Character: Himself - Drums
Released: January 15, 2014
Type: Movie
"Unleashed in Japan" is the first live album of the Hardrock veterans around Mike Portnoy, Billy Sheehan and Richi Kotzen. On "Unleashed in Japan" you can find four tracks, which can't be found on the debut, plus six songs of the debut, live recorded in Japan.
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Mike Portnoy: Drumming Nature
Title: Mike Portnoy: Drumming Nature
Released: January 1, 2014
Type: Movie
Mike Portnoy's Drum Cam footage from Flying Colors' Second Nature Sessions 1. Open Up Your Eyes 2. Mask Machine 3. Bombs Away 4. The Fury Of My Love 5. A Place In Your World 6. Lost Without You 7. One Love Forever 8. Peaceful Harbor 9. Cosmic Symphony I. Still Life Of The World II. Reaching For The Air III. Pound For Pound\ Audio Options include: • Full Band Mix • Isolated Drums & MP Vocals • Stereo Headphone Combo
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Mike Portnoy: Kaleidodrums
Title: Mike Portnoy: Kaleidodrums
Released: January 1, 2014
Type: Movie
Mike Portnoy's Drum Cam footage from Transatlantic's Kaleidoscope recording sessions INTO THE BLUE SHINE BLACK AS THE SKY KALEIDOSCOPE -- Also includes Behind The Scenes footage as well as a Bonus Track -- 3 Audio Options include: Full Band Mix, Isolated Drum & MP Vox and Headphone Combo Mix
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Flying Colors: Live in Europe
Title: Flying Colors: Live in Europe
Character: Himself - Drums
Released: October 14, 2013
Type: Movie
2013 live release from this supergroup consisting of Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater), Dave LaRue (Joe Satriani) Neal Morse (Spock's Beard), Casey McPherson (Alpha Rev), and Steve Morse (Deep Purple). Flying Colors launched in 2012 following a formation that began with a simple idea: virtuoso musicians and a pop singer joining together to make new-fashioned music the old fashioned way. Refreshing, classic, old and new, the recordings are saturated with the many styles, tones and hues of the players who in becoming a band delivered a unique fusion of vintage craftsmanship and contemporary music. Live In Europe captures the quintet in Tilberg, Holland performing at 013 on September 20, 2012.
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Portnoy Sheehan MacAlpine Sherinian: Live in Tokyo
Title: Portnoy Sheehan MacAlpine Sherinian: Live in Tokyo
Character: Self - Drums
Released: September 3, 2013
Type: Movie
Live In Tokyo is a live performance from November 14, 2012 at Zepp Tokyo for supergroup PSMS, which features drummer Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater, The Winery Dogs, Transatlantic), bassist Billy Sheehan (Talas, Mr. Big, David Lee Roth), guitarist Tony MacAlpine & keyboardist Derek Sherinian (Black Country Communion, Dream Theater, Billy Idol). This 95 minute concert showcases a wide range of instrumental performances from each of the members careers & collaborations. Included in the set are Shy Boy from Sheehan's band Talas, MacAlpine's The Stranger, Sherinian's Apocalypse 1470 B.C. and Dream Theater's A Change Of Seasons: The Crimson Sunrise.
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The Neal Morse Band/The Flower Kings: 19 Days in Europe
Title: The Neal Morse Band/The Flower Kings: 19 Days in Europe
Released: July 1, 2013
Type: Movie
Featuring great never before seen footage – both bands jamming together in the dressing room – the only known film of the London Transatlantic Encore with guest Steve Hackett The Flower Kings Numbers The Truth Will Set You Free Rising The Imperial Last Minute On Earth In The Eyes Of The World Neal Morse Band Momentum Author Of Confusion The Temple Of The Living God Another World 12 Entrance Inside His Presence World Without End Transatlantic Neal Morse Band And Roine Stolt– Bridge Across Forever Neal Morse Band And The Flower Kings– All Of The Above (Part I. Full Moon Rising) Neal Morse Band And The Flower Kings– The Whirlwind (Part I. Overture / Whirlwind) Neal Morse Band And The Flower Kings– The Whirlwind (Part IV. A Man Can Feel) Neal Morse Band And The Flower Kings– The Whirlwnd (Part VI. Rose Colored Glasses) Neal Morse Band And The Flower Kings– Stranger In Your Soul (Part VI. Stranger In Your Soul)
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Neal Morse: Live Momentum
Title: Neal Morse: Live Momentum
Released: February 19, 2013
Type: Movie
When progressive rock icon Neal Morse was preparing to tour his highly acclaimed 2012 studio release, "Momentum," he turned to YouTube to audition touring players to support his faithful duo of Mike Portnoy (drums) and Randy George (bass). He had high hopes, but the final players selected from more than 70 applicants dramatically surpassed his expectations. They hit the road for an 8-stop North American tour. And now that band's epic New York performance is captured on the new "Live Momentum" 2DVD/3CD Box Set.
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Mike Portnoy: The Drumming Dog
Title: Mike Portnoy: The Drumming Dog
Released: January 1, 2013
Type: Movie
Mike's Drum Cam footage from The Winery Dogs Recording Sessions. Audio Options include: Full Band Mix, Isolated Drums & MP Vox, and Headphone Mix. Tracklist: 1. Elevate 2. Desire 3. We Are One 4. I'm No Angel 5. The Other Side 6. You Saved Me 7. Not Hopeless 8. One More Time 9. Damaged 10. Six Feet Deeper 11. Time Machine 12. Criminal (Japanese Bonus Track) 13. The Dying 14. Regret
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Mike Portnoy: Live Momentum
Title: Mike Portnoy: Live Momentum
Released: January 1, 2013
Type: Movie
Mike's drum-cam footage from Neal Morse's US Momentum Tour. Recorded live October 11th, 2012 at the High Line Ballroom in New York. Tracklisting: 1. Momentum 2. Weathering Sky 3. Author of Confusion 4. The Distance to the Sun 5. Testimony Suite Sleeping Jesus Price of the Power of the Air The Promise Wasted Life 6. Thoughts Part 5 7. The Conflict 8. Question Mark Suite The Temple of the Living God Another World Entrance Inside His Presence 9. Fly High 10. World Without End 11. Sing it High 12. King Jesus Audio Options include: Full Band and Isolated Drums.
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Neal Morse: The Making of Momentum
Title: Neal Morse: The Making of Momentum
Character: Himself
Released: September 11, 2012
Type: Movie
Go behind the scenes with Neal, Randy and Mike to explore the making of the momentous 2012 release, "Momentum"
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Mike Portnoy - Drumerta
Title: Mike Portnoy - Drumerta
Character: Himself
Released: June 1, 2012
Type: Movie
Mike's drum cam footage from the recording sessions for Adrenaline Mob's album Omertà. Audio Options include: - Full Band Mix - Isolated Drum Mix
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Mike Portnoy - Drumming Colors
Title: Mike Portnoy - Drumming Colors
Character: Himself
Released: June 1, 2012
Type: Movie
Mike's drum cam footage from the recording sessions of Flying Color's self-titled album. Audio Options Include: - Full Band Mix - Isolated Drum Mix
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Morse Portnoy George: The Making of Cover 2 Cover
Title: Morse Portnoy George: The Making of Cover 2 Cover
Released: May 20, 2012
Type: Movie
Originally available as part of a sold out deluxe CD/DVD set, here is an opportunity to see behind the scenes at Radiant Studios as the Cover 2 Cover album is put together. Hear Neal, Mike, and Randy discuss their choices, how the original versions influenced them, and what they did to make the songs their own. Featuring lots of studio footage and a quite a few laughs, you can now see this out-of-print video of the master musicians at work.
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The Making of Flying Colors
Title: The Making of Flying Colors
Character: Himself
Released: March 26, 2012
Type: Movie
Go behind the scenes and watch the band’s songs come to life through the extraordinary collaborative process that unfolded as the artists grew to know each other musically, as well as personally. Against the ticking clock, watch as Neal, Mike, Casey, Dave, Steve and Peter defy the odds, creating one of the year’s most acclaimed albums in an incredible nine days. Experience the candid moments, lost ideas, original performances, frustrations, joy, reflections and friendships as they happened. See where it all came from, and how it became Flying Colors.
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Neal Morse: One Under Construction
Title: Neal Morse: One Under Construction
Released: March 1, 2012
Type: Movie
An in depth look inside the making of the “One” album.
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PSMS Portnoy, Sheehan, MacAlpine & Sherinian: InstruMENTAL Inspirations
Title: PSMS Portnoy, Sheehan, MacAlpine & Sherinian: InstruMENTAL Inspirations
Released: January 1, 2012
Type: Movie
This DVD features up-close-and-personal views of four of the finest musicians of the modern age. The InstruMENTAL Inspirations DVD features four virtuoso musicians play and discuss their influences and their past. Mike Portnoy. Billy Sheehan. Tony Macalpine. Derek Sherinian. If you are a musician, you should certainly know these four outstanding artists. I would venture that every drummer in the world knows the work of Mike Portnoy. The play on words "instruMENTAL inspirations" tells the story. Whether you are a musician or not you will be entertained and inspired as you listen to their performances and hear their stories
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Mike Portnoy: Testimony 2: Live in Los Angeles
Title: Mike Portnoy: Testimony 2: Live in Los Angeles
Character: Himself
Released: January 1, 2012
Type: Movie
Mike's Drum-Cam footage from Neal Morse's Testimony 2 Tour. Audio options include: Full Band, Isolated Drums, and Audio Commentary from Mike Portnoy and Neal Morse. Set 1 Lifeline Leviathan The Separated Man Sola Scriptura Medley Seeds of Gold Testimony 1 Part 5: Overture No 3 Rejoice Oh Lord My God God's Theme 2 Set 2 Testimony 2: Mercy Street Overture No 4 Time Changer Jayda Nighttime Collectors Time Has Come Today Jesus Blood The Truth Will Set You Free Chance Of A Lifetime Jesus Bring Me Home Road Dog Blues It's For You Crossing Over/Mercy Street (Reprise) Encore Reunion
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Transatlantic: More Never Is Enough
Title: Transatlantic: More Never Is Enough
Character: Himself
Released: October 25, 2011
Type: Movie
More Never Is Enough contains, as the title suggests, more live footage of the Whirld Tour 2010 for the insatiable fans. More precisely, this 5-disc release features two additional concerts of the band: On the 2 DVDs the 3-hour concert in Tilburg (Netherlands) and on the 3 CDs an audio recording of the Manchester show are captured for eternity. Both concerts have - except for one encore - the same setlist as the London DVDs and CDs that were released the year before
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Stone Sour: Rock In Rio 2011
Title: Stone Sour: Rock In Rio 2011
Character: Himself - Drums
Released: September 24, 2011
Type: Movie
Stone Sour at Cidade do Rock, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on September 24, 2011. Setlist: 01. Mission Statement / 02. Made of Scars / 03. Digital (Did You Tell) / 04. Orchids / 05. Say You'll Haunt Me / 06. Come What(ever) May / 07. 30/30-150
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Neal Morse: Testimony Two - Live in Los Angeles
Title: Neal Morse: Testimony Two - Live in Los Angeles
Character: Himself
Released: September 12, 2011
Type: Movie
With 2DVDs and 3CDs, Testimony 2 - Live in Los Angeles is Neal's most opulent live release as a solo musician. Both the DVDs and CDs capture the concert at the Whittier Community Center from May 28, 2011. The tour itself was Neal's biggest tour ever to date and, for the US gigs only, features the reunion of most of the musicians from the original Testimony band: Neal's 2011 album Testimony 2 - the sequel to Testimony (2003) - could thus be performed live in full length by some of Neal's longtime friends Mike Portnoy, Eric Brenton, Rick Altizer and Mark Leniger. Mike Portnoy's wish to "finally" perform some of the greatest longtracks of Neal's solo catalog on a stage could be fulfilled. Wonderful renditions of "The Separated Man" and "Seeds of Gold" are surely a highlight on this release.
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Neal Morse: The Making of Testimony Two
Title: Neal Morse: The Making of Testimony Two
Released: May 23, 2011
Type: Movie
An in-depth look behind the scenes of the creative process involved in making this record.
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Dream Theater: The Spirit Carries On
Title: Dream Theater: The Spirit Carries On
Character: Himself
Released: April 28, 2011
Type: Movie
A little more than a month after original drummer Mike Portnoy's sudden departure from Dream Theater, the band held three days of auditions in New York City. Over an amazing and productive three-day period, the band played, jammed and spoke candidly with seven of the world's greatest drummers, learning about them musically, personally and professionally, and assessing the fit of each drummer's incredible chops with the band's trademark prog-rock sound. Dream Theater would like to share with its fans some of the intense process, along with the musical joy, that went into choosing a new drummer. Who is the best fit behind the kit?
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Transatlantic: The Official Bootleg DVD
Title: Transatlantic: The Official Bootleg DVD
Released: March 1, 2011
Type: Movie
Includes two hours of "never before seen" backstage & live home-made movies, shot during the "Bridge Across Forever Tour" - featuring complete live versions of "Duel With the Devil" and "Shine On You Crazy Diamond", shot from the front row, with no overdubs or studio tweaking. Get inside the dressing rooms for many hilarious and intimate conversations that give you a new glimpse into the band that made some of the most powerful progressive rock music of this generation. Also includes a lost video of TransPacific live in the studio! Tracks recorded at: 1. Berlin, Germany, November 17, 2001 2. Brussels, Belgium, November 15, 2001 3. Tilburg, Holland, November 12, 2001 4. Berlin, Germany, November 17, 2001 5. Hamburg, Germany, November 16, 2001 6. Karlsruhe, Germany, November 18, 2001 7. Berlin, Germany, November 17, 2001 8. Karlsruhe, Germany, November 18, 2001 9. Dark Horse Studios, Nashville, January 2001
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Yellow Matter Custard: One More Night in New York City
Title: Yellow Matter Custard: One More Night in New York City
Character: Himself - Drums
Released: February 28, 2011
Type: Movie
One More Night in New York City from drummer Mike Portnoy's amazing Beatles tribute band Yellow Matter Custard. This release was recorded live at B.B. King's in New York City on February 28th, 2011 and was the final show of a three show run that brought the band back together for the first time in 8 years.
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Transatlantic: Whirld Tour 2010: Live from Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London
Title: Transatlantic: Whirld Tour 2010: Live from Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London
Released: October 24, 2010
Type: Movie
Whirld Tour 2010: Live in London is the third live album by the progressive rock supergroup Transatlantic. Released in 2010, it documents the May 21, 2010 show by the band at Shepherd's Bush Empire, London, England. The show was also filmed and released on a 2-DVD set with additional performances (including a cover of the Genesis song "The Return of the Giant Hogweed" with Steve Hackett) and documentary footage. This was the second-to-last show of the "Whirld Tour" (not counting their appearance at The High Voltage Festival) in support of the band's third studio album, The Whirlwind.
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Mike Portnoy on the “Art Of Drumming” with Terry Bozzio
Title: Mike Portnoy on the “Art Of Drumming” with Terry Bozzio
Released: August 25, 2010
Type: Movie
Two of the most acclaimed drummers in history came together for a candid conversation and improvised performance that turned into an incredibly musical, entertaining and educational event.
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Rush: Beyond The Lighted Stage
Title: Rush: Beyond The Lighted Stage
Character: Self
Released: June 29, 2010
Type: Movie
An in-depth look at the Canadian rock band Rush, chronicling the band's musical evolution from their progressive rock sound of the '70s to their current heavy rock style.
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Mike Portnoy - Whirlwind Drumming
Title: Mike Portnoy - Whirlwind Drumming
Character: Himself
Released: June 1, 2010
Type: Movie
Mike's Drum-cam footage from Transatlantic's The Whirlwind recording sessions. Audio options include Full Band & Isolated Drums. Also features rare audio & video outtakes.
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Transatlantic: The Making of the Whirlwind
Title: Transatlantic: The Making of the Whirlwind
Released: October 23, 2009
Type: Movie
Behind the scenes documentary of Transatlantic's 2009 album, The Whirlwind.
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Dream Theater - Santiago, Chile 12/6/05
Title: Dream Theater - Santiago, Chile 12/6/05
Character: Himself
Released: July 23, 2009
Type: Movie
Official Bootleg DV of Dream Theater Concert in Santiago Chile on 12/06/05.
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Mike Portnoy - Black Clouds and Silver Drumming
Title: Mike Portnoy - Black Clouds and Silver Drumming
Character: Himself
Released: July 1, 2009
Type: Movie
Mike Portnoy’s Drum-cam footage from Dream Theater’s Black Clouds & Silver Linings recording sessions. Audio Options include Full Band & Isolated Drums. Also features rare audio & video outtakes.
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Liquid Tension Experiment: Live In LA
Title: Liquid Tension Experiment: Live In LA
Character: Himself - Drums
Released: January 1, 2009
Type: Movie
1. Acid Rain (10:43) / 2. Kindred Spirits (7:53) / 3. Biaxident (7:34) / 4. Freedom of Speech (8:54) / 5. Improv Jam #1 (8:21) / 6. Another Dimension (10:31) / 7. State of Grace (6:00) / 8. Universal Mind part 1 (3:36) / 9. Keyboard Solo (5:19) / 10. Universal Mind part 2 (3:46) / 11. When the Water Breaks (17:52) / 12. Improv Jam #2 (13:03) / 13. Rhapsody in Blue (13:34) / 14. Osmosis (5:52) / 15. Paradigm Shift (9:17)
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Liquid Tension Experiment - Live In NYC
Title: Liquid Tension Experiment - Live In NYC
Released: January 1, 2009
Type: Movie
1. Acid Rain (9:25) 2. Kindred Spirits (8:00) 3. Biaxident (7:39) 4. Freedom of Speech (9:00) 5. Improv Jam #1 (8:10) 6. Another Dimension (10:51) 7. State of Grace (6:20) 8. Universal Mind (9:36) 9. When the Water Breaks (16:49) 10. Improv Jam #2 (11:31) 11. Rhapsody in Blue (13:49) 12. Osmosis (3:43) 13. Paradigm Shift (9:31)
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Mike Portnoy - Score
Title: Mike Portnoy - Score
Released: December 20, 2008
Type: Movie
Mike Portnoy's drum cam footage from Dream Theater's historic 20th anniversary Score Concert recorded live at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on april 1st 2006.
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Title: That Metal Show
Released: November 15, 2008
Type: TV
That Metal Show is a talk show hosted by Eddie Trunk with co-hosts Jim Florentine and Don Jamieson. It premiered on VH1 Classic on November 15, 2008. New episodes air on VH1 Classic on Saturday nights and are rebroadcast throughout the week. Discussions on the show focus on "all things hard rock and heavy metal", past and present. Among the regular segments are round table discussions between the three regular hosts, top-5 debates, interviews with heavy metal musicians, "Stump the Trunk," where audience members ask provided trivia questions of host Eddie Trunk in hopes of acquiring prizes, and "The Throwdown," where the hosts and guests vote on and debate great moments and figures in metal history. The guitar & bass-heavy theme song, "Day to Remember" was co-written by co-host Jim Florentine and Guns N' Roses lead guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal and performed by Thal. The intro to "Stump the Trunk" was composed by Mark Fain.
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Dream Theater: Chaos in Motion
Title: Dream Theater: Chaos in Motion
Character: Himself - Drums
Released: September 30, 2008
Type: Movie
Dream Theater's Chaos In Motion World Tour kicked off June 3rd, 2007 in Milan Italy and ended on June 4th 2008 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Chaos In Motion 2007-2008 captures it all. Legendary drummer Mike Portnoy has assembled over 3 hours of live performances spanning the globe. Complete with a behind the scenes documentary, live screen projection films, music videos and a never before seen photo gallery, Dream Theater bring their fans the ultimate tour souvenir.
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Neal Morse: Live at 3RP
Title: Neal Morse: Live at 3RP
Released: September 1, 2008
Type: Movie
From the Inner Circle series this DVD is filmed with camcorder. Recording the concert of Neal Morse, at Three Rivers Prog Festival, Pittsburgh of 23 August 2008, reunion with Spock's Beard, Neal Morse Band and special Transatlantic reunion with Mike Portnoy and Roine Stolt 1. Before the show 2. Spock’s Beard reunion (The Light) 3. The Creation 4. Testimedley 5. We All Need Some Light (with Mike Portnoy and Roine Stolt) 6. Stranger in Your Soul (with Mike Portnoy and Roine Stolt)
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Liquid Tension Experiment - LTE Live 2008
Title: Liquid Tension Experiment - LTE Live 2008
Released: January 1, 2008
Type: Movie
The LTE Box Set is the ultimate souvenir of Liquid Tension Experiment's 10th Anniversary Reunion Tour. Included in this deluxe package is both the NYC and LA shows in their entirety (on both CD and DVD), as well as the Liquid Trio Experiment 2 CD and two items that are exclusive to this set and will not be available separately: Live In LA on Blu Ray disc and a bonus CD of all of the improv jams from the other LTE 2008 shows.
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Neal Morse: The Making of Testimony
Title: Neal Morse: The Making of Testimony
Released: September 1, 2007
Type: Movie
This two hour long video is a rough cut of the footage taken during the writing and recording sessions of the testimony album. It features footage of all the musicians and singers including Mike Portnoy and Eric Brenton.
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Dream Theater: Chaos in Progress: The Making of Systematic Chaos
Title: Dream Theater: Chaos in Progress: The Making of Systematic Chaos
Character: Drums / Vocals
Released: June 5, 2007
Type: Movie
* A 90 minute making of album "Systematic Chaos" documentary. * 5.1 Surround mix of the entire album.
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Mike Portnoy - sysDRUMatic Chaos
Title: Mike Portnoy - sysDRUMatic Chaos
Character: Himself
Released: June 1, 2007
Type: Movie
Mike’s drum-cam footage from Dream Theater's Systematic Chaos recording sessions. Audio Options include: - Full Band - Isolated Drums. Features an extended blooper reel.
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Mike Portnoy - In Constant Motion
Title: Mike Portnoy - In Constant Motion
Character: Himself - Drums
Released: March 23, 2007
Type: Movie
Disc 1: In the Dream focuses on music from the last three Dream Theater albums, Six Degrees Of Inner Turbulence, Train Of Thought and Octavarium; featuring complete band performances of six songs from these albums as well as new studio performances of the drum tracks and Mikes in-depth analysis of each song. Disc 2: On the Side covers a wide range of Mike's side projects, including his work with TransAtlantic, John Arch, John Petrucci/G3, Fates Warning and Overkill. Disc 3: Bonus Material contains additional Dream Theater tracks filmed on the band's 20th Anniversary tour, three live drum solos featuring duets with Charlie Benante, Jason Bittner and Richard Christy.
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Dream Theater: Bucharest, Romania
Title: Dream Theater: Bucharest, Romania
Character: Himself
Released: January 1, 2007
Type: Movie
Official Dream Theater Bootleg of their live performance in Bucharest, Romania on July 4, 2002
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Dream Theater: Score - 20th Anniversary World Tour
Title: Dream Theater: Score - 20th Anniversary World Tour
Character: Himself - Drums
Released: August 29, 2006
Type: Movie
Score: 20th Anniversary World Tour Live with the Octavarium Orchestra is a live album, recorded on April 1, 2006 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. This is the final concert of their 20th Anniversary Tour, labeled "A Very Special Evening with Dream Theater". The entire second half of the concert features a complete symphonic orchestra, dubbed "The Octavarium Orchestra", conducted by Jamshied Sharifi.
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Dream Theater: The Score So Far...
Title: Dream Theater: The Score So Far...
Character: Himself
Released: August 29, 2006
Type: Movie
Full length documentary chronicling 20 years of the legendary American prog metal band Dream Theater.
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Amazing Journey: One Night in New York City
Title: Amazing Journey: One Night in New York City
Character: Himself - Drums
Released: May 31, 2006
Type: Movie
Amazing Journey, Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy's all-star tribute to The Who, featuring Paul Gilbert, Billy Sheehan and Gary Cherone, is now available. The DVD, CD includes the entire concert recorded at BB King's in New York City on May 31st 2006.
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Transatlantic - Building the Bridge / Live in America
Title: Transatlantic - Building the Bridge / Live in America
Released: May 2, 2006
Type: Movie
"Building the Brige" is a two hour documentary that takes you through every part of the making of the classic prog album "Bridge Across Forever." From the writing process at Neal's house to Mike's amazing drum cam footage, to Roine's amazing guitar work and Trewas' spot on bass playing, see & hear the music making process. "Live in America" was recorded in Philadelphia in June of 2000. This 2 hour concert captures the emotion that is Atlantic. With bonus footage the package clocks in at approximately 4 hours.
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Dream Theater: Romavarium
Title: Dream Theater: Romavarium
Character: Self - Drums
Released: March 31, 2006
Type: Movie
Digitalised video of live performance in Roma, the Lazio in Italy
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Hammer of the Gods: Two Nights in North America
Title: Hammer of the Gods: Two Nights in North America
Character: Himself - Drums
Released: January 1, 2006
Type: Movie
Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy's live tribute to Led Zeppelin. Recorded in Montreal and New York City.
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G3: Live in Tokyo
Title: G3: Live in Tokyo
Character: Drums
Released: October 25, 2005
Type: Movie
G3, a guitar supergroup that features top-tier shredders Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, and John Petrucci, is a guitar-lover's dream come true. The band's usual high energy is cranked up even higher on this live Tokyo date, and the amount of heavy riffing and blistering leads throughout the set is mightily ferocious. Petrucci, who rose to prominence in the progressive metal band Dream Theater, distinguishes himself here, and proves that his six-string skills are on par with revered axe-slinging of Vai and Satriani. In addition to some extended jams, there are covers of classic, guitar-defining rock songs (Deep Purple's "Smoke On the Water" and Jimi Hendrix's "Foxey Lady," among them) that add a dash of fun to the jaw-dropping pyrotechnics on offer.
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Cygnus and the Sea Monsters: One Night in Chicago
Title: Cygnus and the Sea Monsters: One Night in Chicago
Character: Himself - Drums
Released: September 18, 2005
Type: Movie
Dream Theater drummer, Mike Portnoy, and his Rush tribute band Cygnus and the Sea Monsters live CD/DVD of its one-off performance from September of 2005 in Chicago. Tracklist: 1. 2112 / 2. Cygnus X-1 / 3. Hemispheres / 4. YYZ (with Drum Solo)
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Mike Portnoy - Live at Budokan
Title: Mike Portnoy - Live at Budokan
Character: Himself
Released: June 1, 2005
Type: Movie
Mike’s drum-cam footage from the historic "Live At Budokan" Dream Theater show filmed on April 26th 2004. Audio Options include: Full Band; Isolated Drums and an Audio Commentary with Mike.
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Dream Theater: Dark Side Of The Moon
Title: Dream Theater: Dark Side Of The Moon
Character: Drums and Vcoals
Released: January 1, 2005
Type: Movie
Dream Theater’s entire performance of the legendary Pink Floyd album recorded live at the Hammersmith Apollo in London, England on October 25th 2005. Featuring Special Guests: Theresa Thomason on Vocals, Norbert Stachel on Sax. 1) Speak To Me / Breathe 2) On The Run 3) Time 4) The Great Gig In The Sky 5) Money 6) Us And Them 7) Any Colour You Like 8) Brain Damage 9) Eclipse. Special Bonus Features Interviews, rehearsal and soundcheck footage. Additional Pink Floyd covers Hey You, Echoes Pt.1 and Comfortably Numb featuring Queensrÿche.
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Dream Theater: A Walk Beside the Band
Title: Dream Theater: A Walk Beside the Band
Character: Himself - Drums
Released: January 1, 2005
Type: Movie
Released by the DTIFC (Dream Theater International Fan Club), this DVD contains behind the scenes interviews with the band. 1. Interview with John Petrucci 2. Panic Attack 3. On Stage with John Petrucci 4. Never Enough 5. Backstage Tour with James LaBrie 6. A Fortune in Lies 7. Peruvian Skies 8. Interview with Mike Portnoy 9. Excerpt from Money 10. The Spirit Carries On 11. Interview with Jordan Rudess 12. These Walls 13. Pull Me Under/Metropolis
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Mike Portnoy - Drumavarium
Title: Mike Portnoy - Drumavarium
Released: January 1, 2005
Type: Movie
Mike’s drum-cam footage from Dream Theaters Octavarium recording sessions. Audio Options include: Full Band; and Isolated Drums. Bonus Feature include over 3 minutes of Studio Outtakes.
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Dream Theater: Riding the Train of Thought
Title: Dream Theater: Riding the Train of Thought
Character: Self
Released: October 5, 2004
Type: Movie
Documentary on Dream Theater's 2004 Train of Thought tour leading up to the Live at Budokan concert.
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Dream Theater: Live at Budokan
Title: Dream Theater: Live at Budokan
Character: Himself - Drums
Released: October 5, 2004
Type: Movie
Live at Budokan is a live recording released by progressive metal band Dream Theater on October 5, 2004, available on either 3 CDs or 2 DVDs. It was recorded at the Nippon Budokan Hall on April 26, 2004 in Tokyo, Japan.
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Mike Portnoy: Progressive Drum Concepts
Title: Mike Portnoy: Progressive Drum Concepts
Released: September 21, 2004
Type: Movie
Dream Theater's drummer covers drum set assembly, double-bass techniques, odd time signatures, grooves & phrasing, & more. Portnoy, with John Myung on bass and Derek Sherinian on keyboard, plays various examples from Dream Theater Songs.
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Dream Theater: When Dream and Day Reunite
Title: Dream Theater: When Dream and Day Reunite
Character: Drums
Released: August 1, 2004
Type: Movie
When Dream and Day Reunite is an Official Bootleg released by Dream Theater by Mike Portnoy on his YtseJam Records label. The album contains the second set of a show in Los Angeles in 2004 where the band performed the entire album When Dream and Day Unite to celebrate it's 15th anniversary. Also included is the encore, in which the band was joined onstage by former members Charlie Dominici and Derek Sherinian.
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Neal Morse: Testimony Live
Title: Neal Morse: Testimony Live
Released: July 27, 2004
Type: Movie
Morse's "Testimony," the musical sequel to Spock's Beard's epic concept album "Snow," was brought to the state in November 2003, With seven other musicians, Morse performed his "Testimony" live in various cities over Europe. The show in Tilburg, Germany was filmed and recorded for this DVD release. Fans will enjoy an entire 3 1/2 hour concert plus a tour documentary on two DVD's. Christian prog rocker and former Spock's Beard member Neal Morse follows up his old band's epic concept album SNOW with a musical sequel of his own, TESTIMONY. This 2-volume set captures Morse's live performance of TESTIMONY in its entirety at a concert in Tilburg, Germany, as well as a behind-the-scenes tour documentary of his month-long stint of Europe in November of 2003. Includes Dream Theater's Mike Portnoy on drums and vocals.
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Mike Portnoy - Drums of Thought
Title: Mike Portnoy - Drums of Thought
Character: Himself
Released: June 1, 2004
Type: Movie
Mike's Drum-cam footage from Dream Theaters Train of Thought recording sessions. Audio Options include: - Full Band - Studio - Audio Commentary with Mike. Includes all tracks from Train of Thought (with the exception of "Vacant") in their entirety.
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Yellow Matter Custard: One Night in New York City
Title: Yellow Matter Custard: One Night in New York City
Character: Himself - Drums
Released: May 18, 2003
Type: Movie
The entire legendary Beatles tribute show featuring Mike Portnoy, Neal Morse, Paul Gilbert and Matt Bissonette as filmed at BB King's in New York City on May 18th 2003.
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Modern Drummer Festival Weekend 2003
Title: Modern Drummer Festival Weekend 2003
Released: March 5, 2003
Type: Movie
A two-disc set with almost SIX HOURS of footage and special features. Featured artists and groups included: Hip Pickles, who put on an incredible set of percussion ensemble virtuosity; Nathaniel Townsey, with a very soulful trio; jazz drummer Matt Wilson and his trio; a burning set by Steve Smith and Vital Information; Mike Portnoy with his Beatles Tribute band and with Dream Theater; the brilliant percussionist Airto Moreira; an incredible drum duo from Holland called the Drumbassadors; great sets by NIck D'Virgilio and Antonio Sanchez, and capped by an amazingly funky set by Shawn Pelton and House of Diablo. Special DVD Features include, Mike Portnoy rehearsal footage, Stick Tricks with Steve Smith and the Drumbassadors, a Photo Gallery, and more.
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Transatlantic - Live in Europe
Title: Transatlantic - Live in Europe
Character: Himself - Drums, Backing Vocals
Released: January 8, 2003
Type: Movie
Released in 2003, it documents the November 12, 2001 show by the band at the 013 Club, Tilburg, Netherlands. The show was part of the tour to support the band's second studio album, Bridge Across Forever. In keeping with the tradition of covering a classic progressive rock epic on each release, Live In Europe features the band running through The Beatles' Abbey Road medley as part of the intentionally Beatle-esque "Suite Charlotte Pike." Rather than being a straight cover version, each section of "Suite Charlotte Pike" is juxtaposed with a section of the Abbey Road medley.
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Dream Theater: [2002] Rotterdamned
Title: Dream Theater: [2002] Rotterdamned
Released: November 3, 2002
Type: Movie
New Millennium, The Mirror, Lie, Through My Words, Fatal Tragedy, Blind Faith, Lifting Shadows Off a Dream, Beyond This Life, Hollow Years, Instrumedley, Lines in the Sand, Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence, Overture (orchestra-only edit), About to Crash, War Inside My Head, The Test That Stumped Them All, Goodnight Kiss, Solitary Shell, About to Crash (Reprise), Losing Time/Grand Finale, The Spirit Carries On, Children of the Damned (Iron Maiden cover), Learning to Live
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Mike Portnoy - Ten Degrees of Turbulent Drumming
Title: Mike Portnoy - Ten Degrees of Turbulent Drumming
Character: Himself
Released: July 1, 2002
Type: Movie
Mike's Drum-cam footage from the Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence recording sessions. Audio Options include: - Full Band - Isolated Drums - Audio Commentary with Mike
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Mike Portnoy - Drums Across Forever
Title: Mike Portnoy - Drums Across Forever
Character: Himself
Released: June 1, 2002
Type: Movie
Mike's Drum-cam footage from Transatlantic's Bridge Across Forever recording sessions. Audio Options include: Full Band; Studio and an Audio Commentary with Mike. Tracks: Duel with the Devil Suite Charlotte Pike Bridge Across Forever Stranger in You Soul
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Mike Portnoy - Liquid Drum Theater
Title: Mike Portnoy - Liquid Drum Theater
Character: Himself - Drums
Released: October 1, 2001
Type: Movie
This 2-disc DVD set features Mike Portnoy of Dream Theater. Volume One features music of Dream Theater and Liquid Tension Experiment, with Mike performing eight songs & segments, breaking down parts of each. Featured throughout is exclusive footage of the making of the first LTE album, as well as rare live footage of the band. Volume Two focuses on the muic of Dream Theater. Mike performs eleven songs/segments from "Falling Into Infinity" and "Scenes From a Memory;" there is also exclusive live footage of Dream Theater's 1998 World Tour.
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Dream Theater: Metropolis 2000 - Scenes From New York
Title: Dream Theater: Metropolis 2000 - Scenes From New York
Character: Himself - Drums
Released: April 21, 2001
Type: Movie
The video contains "Scenes From A Memory" in its entirety from its final performance in New York City on August 30th, 2000. The contents of the Special Edition DVD is: 1. SFAM in its entirety from its final performance in New York City 2. Audio Commentary throughout SFAM by all five members of Dream Theater 3. Over one hour of bonus live material 4. Behind The Scenes Documentary 5. Metropolis 2000 World Tour Photo Gallery
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Transatlantic: The Making of SMPTe
Title: Transatlantic: The Making of SMPTe
Released: March 21, 2000
Type: Movie
Transatlantic recording their first album, June-July 1999. This video appeared as a bonus on the European limited edition of the album.
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Dream Theater: [1994] The Rudess Experiment
Title: Dream Theater: [1994] The Rudess Experiment
Character: Himself - Drums
Released: September 4, 1994
Type: Movie
Dream Theater at Concrete Foundations Forum, Burbank, CA, USA 1. Pull Me Under 2. Caught in a Web 3. Lie 4. Lifting Shadows Off a Dream 5. Voices 6. Take the Time
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Dream Theater: Images And Words - Live In Tokyo
Title: Dream Theater: Images And Words - Live In Tokyo
Character: Himself - Drums
Released: August 1, 1993
Type: Movie
Images and Words: Live in Tokyo is the first home video release from American progressive metal band Dream Theater. It contains most of the band's performance from their August 26, 1993 show at Nakano Sun Plaza in Tokyo, Japan. Also included are the music videos for the songs "Pull Me Under", "Take the Time", and "Another Day", from their 1992 album Images and Words, as well as interview footage and candid, behind-the-scenes footage.
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Dream Theater – Live At Tokyo Sun Plaza
Title: Dream Theater – Live At Tokyo Sun Plaza
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
Woodstock Tape And Video. Recorded live at Tokyo Sun Plaza, Japan, January 24, 1995, and was broadcast live on Japanese television. Published 2008.