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Currently Playing: Can Max Portnoy Survive Mike Portnoy’s Dream Theater Challenge?

The tables have turned—again! This time, we surprised Max Portnoy with a special Father’s Day challenge from none other than his dad, Mike Portnoy. Watch as Mike challenges Max to learn the Dream Theater classic “Honor Thy Father” on the spot—a 10-minute song packed with shifting time signatures, intricate drum fills, and tons of detailed parts. Can Max rise to the occasion? Tune in to find out how he tackles one of the most complex drum parts in progressive metal history. 30-Day Odd Time (w/ Nic Collins) ► https://www.drumeo.com/trial-yt?vid=MUdDPjNqcPk Check out the microphones used in your favorite Drumeo videos (Earthworks x Musora) ► https://earthworksaudio.com/musora _______________ Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:37 - Surprising Max Portnoy 01:43 - The Challenge 02:41 - Learning Begins 03:41 - Initial Thoughts & Song Analysis 04:12 - Learning The Intro 04:45 - Fighting With Dad 06:00 - How Mike Taught Max Odd Time Signatures 06:40 - Learning The Big Fill & Instrumental Madness 08:33 - Putting It All Together 10:00 - Final Performance 20:08 - Mike Portnoy's Final Thoughts _______________ Follow @MikePortnoyDT1 ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikeportnoy ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikeportnoyofficial ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikeportnoy ►Website: https://www.mikeportnoy.com/ Follow Max Portnoy ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maxportnoy ►Band: https://www.instagram.com/tallah___/ Follow @BrandonToews ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandon.toews/ ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brandon.toews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brandon.toews ►X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/btoews_drums Follow @DrumeoOfficial ►The Drumeo Beat: https://www.drumeo.com/beat/ ►Facebook: http://facebook.com/drumeo/ ►Instagram: http://instagram.com/drumeoofficial/ ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drumeoofficial _______________ #Drumeo #MikePortnoy #MaxPortnoy #Tama #Remo #Sabian #Promark