Mike Mangini Talks Dream Theater, Monolith, Grammy Parties & Drumming Advice

#drums #drumming #drummer #mikemangini Ever wondered what goes on in the brain of a drumming genius? 🥁 Join Ollie Winiberg from @DrummersReview for an in‑depth chat with Mike Mangini, where he shares his insane coordination secrets and how cognitive science shapes his drumming,, scaling down his kits, insights on A View From The Top Of The World, the design of his drum kit for his new band Monolith, mastering critical thinking, hilarious stories about taking his Grammy to parties for tequila shots, and valuable advice for aspiring drummers. Whether you’re a drummer, a prog fan, or just curious about the mind of a Grammy-winning musician, this interview is packed with technical wisdom, laughs, and behind-the-scenes stories. Find out more about Mike here: https://linktr.ee/mikemanginiofficial ---------------------------------- 00:18 - Intro 01:10 - Coordination Secrets and Cognitive Science 05:30 - "Everything Is Technical" 08:48 - Scaling Down Kits & A View From The Top of The World 15:00 - The Design of the Monolith Kit 17:00 - Handing Back To Portnoy, Leaving Dream Theater & Understanding Critical Thinking 24:38 - Tequila Shots From His Grammy! 37:35 - Advice For Aspiring Drummers ----------------------------- Be sure to subscribe to our channel: @DrummersReview and click on the bell icon to be notified every time we launch a new interview with your favourite artist or completely impartial, HD video review! Check out our website: http://www.drummersreview.com where you can find a ton of content including gear reviews, artist interviews, behind-the-scenes kit tours and much more... You can also can connect with us further by following our social media channels to keep up with all of the latest news from the drumming world: https://www.facebook.com/DrummersReviewUK https://www.twitter.com/drummersreview https://www.instagram.com/drummersreview