John Petrucci talked to me (Dream Theater Interview) | Mike the Music Snob
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5 жыл бұрынI got the awesome opportunity to interview John Petrucci of Dream Theater. I got to ask him many questions, including his thoughts on fans reaction to Mangini v. Portnoy. Their new album, Distance Over Time releases February 22 and they'll be on tour in 2019.
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@BecomeTheKnight 5 жыл бұрын
You heard it yourself. I'm unofficially and exaggeratedly John Petrucci's 2nd favorite guitar player. You may refer to me as "sir snob" from now on.
@eddkurt7141 5 жыл бұрын
Yes, Knight Sir Snob.
@vashkarrajdahal9666 5 жыл бұрын
Become The Knight Please react to Tame Impala 🔥🔥✌🏼🤟🏼🤟🏼
@zebes2694 5 жыл бұрын
Did you get awarded with a 2019 Majesty as a condecoration
@Noah2472-j1n 5 жыл бұрын
I'm so happy for you, Mike!!! This is such a great milestone for you and I'm happy to have been a part of it.
@slainteron4027 5 жыл бұрын
Evening Sir Snob, well done
@tompparmp9928 5 жыл бұрын
"What do you do?" ""Try not to suck on guitar." Respect level 10000%
@maninthecrowd5076 4 жыл бұрын
He tries too hard. I think trying less would've been much better.
@alonsorojas7885 5 жыл бұрын
Mike is trying so hard not to fangirl.
@WishfulSinful1969 5 жыл бұрын
Alonso Rojas too late
@DreamingInTechnicolor 5 жыл бұрын
I kinda hate Mike right now.
@clawmansegele1988 5 жыл бұрын
S. D. Why
@DreamingInTechnicolor 5 жыл бұрын
@Fritz, Jail-us-see. Basically I'm as close to being jealous as I've ever been ☹️ but deep deep deeeeeeep down (somewhere) I'm happy for him.
@j800r 5 жыл бұрын
Not sure if it's just me but he frequently looks on the verge of tears. Can't say I blame him.
@user-dl4fx4ln8s 5 жыл бұрын
Petrucci : Hey mike Mike : rock n' roll ... rock n' roll man
@LesPaulManiac 5 жыл бұрын
So I was interviewed by Mike, and Mike interviewed John Petrucci. So therefore, I've talked to John Petrucci.
@blacksaltscotland 5 жыл бұрын
By that logic, please henceforth refer to me as Mr. President.
@thelax5311 5 жыл бұрын
Makes sense to me
@Elchinodiabolero 5 жыл бұрын
@@blacksaltscotland I am so sorry you had to talk to the human cheeto
@an_38kitkashyap 5 жыл бұрын
You used maths in a very good way sir.
@MFChickenFlipper 5 жыл бұрын
@@Elchinodiabolero as if that's a bad thing. I want to know how huge the wall will be. Will it be great? Will it be the best wall?
@pergproductions 5 жыл бұрын
Nevermind shred wars, we need Petrucci in a Kmac2021 video.
@iambusy00 5 жыл бұрын
Oh my God yes, that would be so awesome. I can't stop laughing just thinking about it xD
@josuastangl7140 5 жыл бұрын
Omg this has to happen😂
@allthingsnerdy5474 5 жыл бұрын
extreme guitar tep
@lafera310 5 жыл бұрын
Wowowowowowowow
@thomaslevy7249 5 жыл бұрын
Mike is like a 13 year old girl talking to Justin Bieber.
@amysmith2265 5 жыл бұрын
No, .... A TIPSY 13 year old girl interviewing Justin Bieber.
@harrycook9041 5 жыл бұрын
Mike's face when he finds out Petrucci's nephew is in Periphery! XD 11:41
@donaldmcwilliams487 5 жыл бұрын
I know right! Like totally floored 😂😂😂
@BMR86 5 жыл бұрын
funny how he didn't know about that in spite of being a "prog snob", you'd think he's aware of many proggy things haha, regardless that reaction was priceless! now i'm following you even harder than before! so awesome!
@donaldmcwilliams487 5 жыл бұрын
John Petrucci was how i got into Periphery, I stumbled upon the video where John was talking with Jake and I have been jamming to periphery since.
@geekymetalhead5112 5 жыл бұрын
I bet if he said his nephew worked/works with Steve Vai he'd probably cum in his pants (not saying that's a bad thing)
@orphanuprising 5 жыл бұрын
Petrucci's beard is longer than your whole head, Mike.
@an_38kitkashyap 4 жыл бұрын
😂
@georgigoluke9997 5 жыл бұрын
Guitarist talks with John Petrucci, they start with talking about Whiskey 😂
@BecomeTheKnight 5 жыл бұрын
Damn right. And end it with bbq.
@thefrantasticmissfine 5 жыл бұрын
@@BecomeTheKnight obviously I'm biased but if you're willing to wait in line for hours Franklin's BBQ in Austin really does live up to the hype
@IBangedAPalin 5 жыл бұрын
Austin BBQ IS MAH SHIT
@Tommy-5684 5 жыл бұрын
well Bourbon, rather then Scotch or Irish
@janfredriksvensson 5 жыл бұрын
Can someone hear Mike scream inside himself 😂
@WishfulSinful1969 5 жыл бұрын
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO wait.......are you blushing??? No I think it's the wine. Good job!
@BecomeTheKnight 5 жыл бұрын
That's the alcohol I swear!!
@WishfulSinful1969 5 жыл бұрын
Become The Knight that's what I thought. I'm proud of ya, kid!🤗
@mustacheman4476 5 жыл бұрын
John Petrucci: Honestly my favorite solo of all time has to be John Fruciante’s in Scar Tissue Mike:.... *Mike has left the server*
@gaetantanguay9180 5 жыл бұрын
haha I remember Mike talking about that solo
@JThrashYT 5 жыл бұрын
That honestly IS an amazing solo. Minimal notes, MAXIMUM FEEL. john frusciante is great.
@mustacheman4476 5 жыл бұрын
JThrashYT It really isn’t an amazing solo. I wouldn’t even consider it a solo, it’s closer to a bridge or just another part of the song. It serves the song fantastically, but if you call it a solo, then it’s meh.
@JThrashYT 5 жыл бұрын
@@mustacheman4476 the outro is definitely a solo and it's amazing to my ears.
@BecomeTheKnight 5 жыл бұрын
I'm gonna have to go with my Mustache Man here. With no disrespect to RHCP.
@iscarvalho 5 жыл бұрын
People that I need to hug before I die: 1. John Petrucci That's it.
@Incog2k6 5 жыл бұрын
Well, knowing John's size, he'd probably bear hug you instead :P.
@staystrongjoseph 5 жыл бұрын
What about your mom or dad
@iscarvalho 5 жыл бұрын
@@staystrongjoseph isn't about 1 minute to die or something, it's a achievement hahaha
@staystrongjoseph 5 жыл бұрын
@@iscarvalho haha i know man just kidding around Rock on \m/
@CheloWiiU 5 жыл бұрын
I would hug: John Petrucci, John Myung, Jordan Rudess, Mike Portnoy, Mike Mangini but for some strange reason I would just shake hands with James LaBrie 🤔
@geekymetalhead5112 5 жыл бұрын
10 bucks says that Mike acted like a Happy Japanese school girl after the John Petrucci interview.
@peakcartoon 5 жыл бұрын
So lets be honest, Mike's mini music snob got very... very excited
@BecomeTheKnight 5 жыл бұрын
Lmao!!! That euphemism is amazing
@dohoeijmans2432 5 жыл бұрын
lol
@benmills8726 5 жыл бұрын
Mike, I'm shocked you heard anything he said by the way you get lost in his eyes every time he speaks.
@BecomeTheKnight 5 жыл бұрын
#fuckyouben
@benmills8726 5 жыл бұрын
Become The Knight Love ya boo.
@BecomeTheKnight 5 жыл бұрын
Mad love my friend
@Laros82 5 жыл бұрын
Woot it's Ben! Good catch and miss ya on SSF😎
@benmills8726 5 жыл бұрын
@@Laros82 Miss yall too! Stay classy.
@martinsedy1993 5 жыл бұрын
Now Steve Wilson, Mikael Åkerfeldt or Steve Vai ... and your world would be complete
@aayushdahal4096 5 жыл бұрын
Steven* haha
@sonatedaquiTFM 5 жыл бұрын
steven wilson i think probably is too snobby, there's much interviews when he talks a bit let's say too much.. close minded about some things too.
@TheITRYGAMER 5 жыл бұрын
Gabriel Yeah, It’s honestly because he’s super smart though. A lot of people like that come off that way
@kieranouseley4681 5 жыл бұрын
Add satriani in there too
@HollowGolem 5 жыл бұрын
Mike would have a heart attack if Steve Vai was on this.
@alihendrix4779 5 жыл бұрын
Mikeal Akerfeldt next please!
@Raj80191 5 жыл бұрын
Yes
@JPage-wl5em 5 жыл бұрын
Å
@yoaashay 5 жыл бұрын
Yes
@dohoeijmans2432 5 жыл бұрын
Good call. Akerfeldt is very dry and funny so it’s going to be be hilarious
@hassanmohammed9961 5 жыл бұрын
Fuck yeah , mikael is so fucking funny and cool it'd be very exciting to watch
@codyanderson4550 5 жыл бұрын
I think John Petrucci looks like an old testament prophet. I would not be surprised if he could call down a pillar of fire from the sky by just playing the right arpeggios.
@jroz1692 5 жыл бұрын
Cody Anderson so true lmao
@rares8729 5 жыл бұрын
How many times did you wet yourself during the interview?
@IvanZagarovArchive 5 жыл бұрын
probably not enough xD
@WishfulSinful1969 5 жыл бұрын
Lol
@Xeroforte 5 жыл бұрын
How many times? You say that as if he stopped wetting himself at any point. I know I wouldn't.
@WishfulSinful1969 5 жыл бұрын
@@Xeroforte You guys crack me up. Thank you for making me laugh! Love it!
@evelinaauditore6290 5 жыл бұрын
@@IvanZagarovArchive q, ivan4o
@boundoits9759 5 жыл бұрын
"Rock and roll, rock and roll man"
@tonyengardio8413 5 жыл бұрын
@NoiseFeedMusic considering how old Petrucci is, it fits.
@Ben-xj2rf 5 жыл бұрын
@NoiseFeedMusic would you prefer that he says "bitchin'" whenever he hears something cool?
@PotatomanR 5 жыл бұрын
Is it me or John looks like a hairy Rick Beato?
@Shortened2Max 5 жыл бұрын
Or a more clean cut Rick Rubin.
@WishfulSinful1969 5 жыл бұрын
Yes hairy Beato
@Mantis.Sartinoli 5 жыл бұрын
An interview with Rick Beato would be awesome!
@dreikaesehochkant 5 жыл бұрын
Rick Beato used to have a similar beard himself too!
@kennhern 5 жыл бұрын
It's the Italian blood
@davidem759 5 жыл бұрын
Gordon Ramsay on Hot Ones and John Petrucci here...great day for some KZfaq channels
@mikhailmihaltses2651 5 жыл бұрын
Davide Manfro lmaooo i just finished watching that then came here
@KellenFredricksen 5 жыл бұрын
Bro I was just thinking that you get a like
@leonardograboski340 5 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha saaame i just finished watching this interview and was going straight to hot ones lol
@1994delicaman 5 жыл бұрын
YES
@emperoring112 5 жыл бұрын
Yes! Dude yes!!!
@shermith4751 5 жыл бұрын
"rock and roll man" -Mike
@mihailuca3759 5 жыл бұрын
3+ people got here by accident and heard of Dream Theater for the first time. They put on some Dream Theater, got dizzy from the odd time signatures and hit Dislike instead of Like by mistake.
@ferdelance. 5 жыл бұрын
Nah it's the jealous people
@Metalprofile 5 жыл бұрын
Nice. So now you can say this when you are with your buddies: "so I was talking to John Petrucci the other night..."
@CBFHVP 5 жыл бұрын
Mike laughs like this only when interviewing John Petrucci and hitting on chicks.
@ExtremeAndy 2 жыл бұрын
I like the part where Mike was talking about Mike replacing Mike
@One_Proud_Papa 5 жыл бұрын
Love how you touched on more than just music. It's like you made the god seem almost human. You can breathe now, man.
@Bs73471 3 жыл бұрын
I dare anyone to try and hate John . Potentially the best living guitarist is this humble. Absolute great person
@DreamingInTechnicolor 5 жыл бұрын
*THIS is Officially the closest I've ever been to being a jealous person!*
@dmytrokyrychuk7049 5 жыл бұрын
I like how John Petrucci set up his camera so that his beard is in the center and his entire face doesn't even fit. Really tells you what his priorities are.
@davidgarcia6796 5 жыл бұрын
Holy shit, now we are just missing the guy from opeth
@zolin6840 5 жыл бұрын
David Garcia Mikael Åkerfeldt
@davidgarcia6796 5 жыл бұрын
@Disobedient Lettuce lol yes
@geekymetalhead5112 5 жыл бұрын
He'd lose his mind
@afonsotopa9164 5 жыл бұрын
And Steve Vai
@BJ.Cardoso 5 жыл бұрын
And me aka best guitar snob ever
@BillHinckley 5 жыл бұрын
I like how JP's beard is centered in the frame... as it should be.
@RebeDrawsStuff 5 жыл бұрын
Mike if I was in your place I would be fangirling like an idiot. This is really an awesome milestone for you and I'm glad! Hopefully, you will have more guests like John Petrucci :D.
@jernie9384 5 жыл бұрын
All Memes and Jokes aside, this is really awesome. Never meet your Heroes they say but it's such a Joy to see what a cool Dude Petrucci really is. Also, you did a good Job not freaking out, Mike. Great Interview !
@simonamper736 5 жыл бұрын
This guy makes amazing bbq chicken (I hear he’s also a fair guitar player).
@olivierpeartnoy 5 жыл бұрын
He's okay
@nemexgamer0462 5 жыл бұрын
@@olivierpeartnoy he's average at best, if he practices enough he might be able to be like the greats like lil wayne
@hamzahajji5814 5 жыл бұрын
@@nemexgamer0462 are you insane? Not even a lifetime of practice can make you reach that level. Lil wayne is natural talent
@juanvivas7453 5 жыл бұрын
Mike is slowly working his way into the band. They can make a TV show about it. A Snob in the Theatre.
@rodrielpinzaespejo260 5 жыл бұрын
First Rick Beato with Synyster Gates and now this... Great week
@rodrielpinzaespejo260 5 жыл бұрын
@NoiseFeedMusic you should give them a listen, I love them even as much as I love Dream Theater
@arze1226 5 жыл бұрын
I was learning for exam in physics while lisening to DT pull me under. Then, exacly when ending solo started, I got notification about this video. No more physics for 22 min.
@philippopescu7563 5 жыл бұрын
I feel you. I have maths tomorrow, but the interview takes priority
@arze1226 5 жыл бұрын
@@philippopescu7563 4sure
@arze1226 5 жыл бұрын
@@caseymather1957 not gonna pass mine exam :)...:(
@arze1226 5 жыл бұрын
Status update. I failed my exam :) :( :|
@easybakec0ven 5 жыл бұрын
TOP 10 ANIME CROSSOVERS
@sikaniska1978 5 жыл бұрын
Not dream theater fan but mike fan so great joy in watching mike meet his heroes
@sikaniska1978 5 жыл бұрын
Thou glass prison is great
@sikaniska1978 5 жыл бұрын
I hope this video gets views for mikes sake
@SamBennett9910 5 жыл бұрын
You best fucking check out Metropolis Pt. 2 & Images and Words or I'm gonna linch you.
@sikaniska1978 5 жыл бұрын
@@SamBennett9910 i have checkd metropolis p2 was too fancy for mee the other song ill check
@sikaniska1978 5 жыл бұрын
@@SamBennett9910 metropolis pt2 i fucking hate it
@richy85 5 жыл бұрын
Ladies and gentlemen, Mike has just experienced a “Wet Dream” Theater
@crashmagnetmusic3035 5 жыл бұрын
The attacks on Mangini are just BS after 9 years, the guy is doing great with Dream Theater. He does what great drummers do, He does what is best for the song, and I love how heavy of a hitter He is.
@joshuaportman3289 Жыл бұрын
True. I really like his performance in The Astonishing and the view from the top of the world
@roybacanimusic 5 жыл бұрын
Holy Shit = Says Everyone Here.
@BrandonBrindle92 5 жыл бұрын
Dude, I cannot believe you got the opportunity to interview the man himself! Congratulations, brother! Horns up to you and JP!!! \m/
@denesvarga5584 5 жыл бұрын
John Petrucci feat Kmac doing limp bizkit cover in the style of Frank Zappa....pls?
@GroinStrain_ 5 жыл бұрын
I’m just gonna guess John: says absolutely anything Mike: yes you are 100% correct, I totally agree, that’s so funny, you’re so funny, hahaha, you’re so inspirational, I love you, haha☺️
@niravwadhwani2158 5 жыл бұрын
I discovered this channel through his fine bros react and now I'm blown away by all the other stuff he puts out. I'm insanely happy for him getting to interview a Dream Theater member.
@fushiguro8913 5 жыл бұрын
You can see Mike smiling throughout this whole interview and it's so great. So happy for you man!
@MusoraMedia 5 жыл бұрын
Listening to it right now.
@alastairk0159 5 жыл бұрын
Never knew Mike Bowen of periphery was petruccis nephew. Nice to know he's not in John's shadow or anything that usually happens with musicians
@kennhern 5 жыл бұрын
*Jake Bowen Well, he got a few lessons, but he did go on his own way after, further redifining progressive metal in the modern age.
@alexmackzie 5 жыл бұрын
been looking forward to this!
@wretchkiai 5 жыл бұрын
That's awesome!! Congrats Mike!
@tillsommerdrums 5 жыл бұрын
that was so lovely, thank you Mike!
@elBanananas 5 жыл бұрын
I absolutely loved the interview!
@jeremythornton433 5 жыл бұрын
Great interview! I can't wait for the album.
@juliusalbe2070 5 жыл бұрын
That was cool to watch. Congrats Mike!
@Wincincala86 5 жыл бұрын
Such a great interview! Thank you for this. 🤘🏽💜
@thefewerstream2467 5 жыл бұрын
You sir are a king!!!
@JakeTerch 5 жыл бұрын
30 seconds in and I can already tell this will be my favorite video from you Mike!
@Quentino808 5 жыл бұрын
Holy shit!! This is probably one of your highlights! Congrats Mike
@zeromustafa401 5 жыл бұрын
This is an awesome conversation/interview. Really good job, man.
@majsburken3394 5 жыл бұрын
chocked on my coffee when i saw the title, awesome!
@lightningmonky7674 5 жыл бұрын
To Petrucci's face: "Yeah Steve Vai is my number one" 😂😂
@JustinProper 5 жыл бұрын
Congratulations on getting John on your show! Happy to you continue to grow. Rock on \m/
@malcolmmazet8238 5 жыл бұрын
You've come so far. Congrats Mike.
@scasto33 5 жыл бұрын
That's freakin awesome, Mike! Great interview. JP is definitely the Dude of dudes!
@markgueren9633 5 жыл бұрын
That’s AWSOME Mike!!! Great interview!!! Hope you really enjoyed it!!
@robinklos3003 5 жыл бұрын
Congrats on setting this up man I think you did a great job on the interview the legend JP himself seemed to be haveing a good time aswell I hope you’ll be able to set up more vids like this Rock on
@iambusy00 5 жыл бұрын
Great you got Pretucci for an interview. Looking forward to see more like that. Keep up the good work!
@benitkis6166 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for talking about Mangini! I was going to ask you about him in the next Ask a Music Snob, but it's so much better when John Petrucci gives his own thoughts as well. Thank you!
@cauesarti 5 жыл бұрын
This is the best rock/metal interview I have ever seen. Just a nice chat getting to know the personal side of the musicians we admire. Spot on, Mike.
@charliehelsdon6907 5 жыл бұрын
Had to say man I’m so happy for you, to build up your channel from to the point where you can talk to one of your guitarist idols to an audience this size, amazing imo. Rock on man🤘
@maxadams9368 5 жыл бұрын
Really proud of you mike! I hope this really gives your channel a boost
@shagrathrn 5 жыл бұрын
This was awesome to watch! Ha man, Mike, you must've had a great time with this. Sounded like you did.
@jthomashair 5 жыл бұрын
What an awesome surprise! Great interview and John is such a chill dude!
@TundraCH 5 жыл бұрын
This was a great interview, asked some really good questions, you weren't afraid to ask the BIG questions, props!
@sebgull7141 5 жыл бұрын
NO WAY! Thank you for sharing :D
@kidgloves2 5 жыл бұрын
20:12 he's talking about Big Kev's BBQ in White Lake, NY. And yes its incredible. I used to live up there. It's on the way to Bethel Woods, the site of the original Woodstock festival. Great interview.
@Max72TheOnlyOne 5 жыл бұрын
One of the best interview!
@tommywho924 5 жыл бұрын
Genuinely happy for you. This was awesome.
@dawidecki 5 жыл бұрын
awww... Your eyes during this interview. Pure happiness
@awuda98 5 жыл бұрын
John is such a humble man. Would love to meet him again. Amazing interview!
@matthewroth1 5 жыл бұрын
That's so cool! Proud of you Mike, wish I could converse with the soothing Petrucci...
@terrymtbnurse4760 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome interview, you asked great questions and nothing ever seemed awkward. Mike, your really good at what you do, keep it up man. Rock on!
@ShrubPlays 5 жыл бұрын
"What is your favorite guitarist besides Steve Morse?" "You." You must have melted inside. lol
@BecomeTheKnight 5 жыл бұрын
Made a fanboy's dreams come true lol
@namesurname8904 4 жыл бұрын
@@BecomeTheKnight are they wet dreams?
@Temporal72 5 жыл бұрын
Nice video man!! And the way you asked him about the drummers was great Petrucci is such a nice guy
@thearmeniangamer3399 5 жыл бұрын
I've been hyping this video. Most hype I've had in a while.
@direnova6284 5 жыл бұрын
Congratulations on a fantastic day for you. It must have been thrilling mate.
@kristijanfistrek9055 5 жыл бұрын
This is golden! ❤️❤️
@HampsOssepian 5 жыл бұрын
What an awesome interview! It's great to see Mr. Petrucci being so simple and generous to have a normal conversation with you! And great questions btw! It's seriously every single question that all the DT fans have in their minds! Keep it up Mike with your great contents! much love from Lebanon \m/
@BhargavaMan 5 жыл бұрын
So cool of you to give upcoming artists some much needed exposure
@valeriezaverukha433 5 жыл бұрын
I was waiting for this all day yesterday and I’m so impressed! Mike is officially the happiest interviewer in the history of music lol. JP is my favorite guitarist and that beard is majestic as always. Man the guy is charming! Mike, you lucky dog, great job!
@matimacek6438 5 жыл бұрын
Great interview along with really good questions, some which others wouldn’t have the balls to ask, and JP replied perfectly. Thank you
@luan6862 5 жыл бұрын
Love how you're blushing. This is amazing
@maximus5060 5 жыл бұрын
Congratulations on meeting your hero! We're all happy for you.
@Sambo8000 5 жыл бұрын
Good for you Mike! Glad you got this interview! I've been watching your channel for 2 1/2 years and this is a big moment to interview with John Petrucci. If somehow you snag even a 5 min interview with John Myung my brain would collapse into itself. Hope you have a blast at NaMM or NaaM. Consider going to the Porcupine Freedom Festival in New Hampshire this June Jeffrey Tucker will be there too
@melanphilia 2 жыл бұрын
This is so freaking brilliant 😅... Always a sweet feeling to watch Petrucci talk 🥰 what a lovely goofball
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