The SABIAN Podcast - Season 1 - Episode 1 - Mike Portnoy visits the SABIAN factory. скачать в хорошем качестве

The SABIAN Podcast - Season 1 - Episode 1 - Mike Portnoy visits the SABIAN factory.

In this debut episode of The SABIAN Podcast, host Chris Stankee welcomes legendary drummer Mike Portnoy, known worldwide for his work with Dream Theater, The Winery Dogs, and numerous other projects. Recorded inside the SABIAN Factory, the conversation is both a personal reunion and a deep dive into Mike’s career, artistry, and long-standing connection with SABIAN Cymbals. Mike reflects on his first visit to the SABIAN Factory in 1999, when he helped develop the Max Stax cymbals, named after his son, Max, who was only a few months old at the time. Twenty-five years later, father and son returned together, underscoring the legacy of both family and music. Mike shares his amazement at finding many of the same craftspeople still working at SABIAN, a testament to the company’s culture of loyalty and craftsmanship. The episode moves through pivotal moments in Mike’s career, from his influential years with Dream Theater to his passion projects across rock, metal, and progressive genres. He offers candid stories about recording, touring, and the evolution of his playing style. Mike also reflects on the drummers who inspired him and how he continues to stay creative after decades in the drumming world. Listeners gain an intimate look at how Portnoy balances technical mastery with raw emotion, why sound quality and innovation in cymbals matter so deeply to him, and how SABIAN has been part of his musical voice for decades. The conversation blends humor, history, and wisdom, making it essential listening for drummers, musicians, and fans of progressive music alike. This episode not only celebrates Portnoy’s achievements but also sets the tone for what The SABIAN Podcast aims to deliver: authentic conversations with influential artists, told from inside the world of drums, music, and creativity. Chapter Markers (~29 min runtime) 00:00 – Intro 00:39 – Family 01:18 – First Factory Visit 02:00 – Max Stax 03:55 – Max Splashes 04:43 – New Designs 05:29 – Max Ride 08:15 – Dream Theater Drum Kit 11:02 – Inspirations 14:04 – Terry Bozzio 15:01 – Neil Peart 17:27 – Max Portnoy 19:03 – New Generation 20:51 – Return to Dream Theater 23:35 – Factory Visit 25:24 – Innovation 26:28 – Loyalty & Relationships 28:31 – Outro Catch Mike Portnoy on tour with Dream Theater! See dates below: SEP 10, 2025 THE BAYCARE SOUND CLEARWATER, FL SEP 12, 2025 HARD ROCK LIVE ORLANDO ORLANDO, FL SEP 13, 2025 COCA-COLA ROXY ATLANTA, GA SEP 14, 2025 COCA-COLA ROXY ATLANTA, GA SEP 16, 2025 OVENS AUDITORIUM CHARLOTTE, NC SEP 18, 2025 BENEDUM CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS PITTSBURGH, PA SEP 19, 2025 LOUDER THAN LIFE LOUISVILLE, KY SEP 21, 2025 FOX THEATRE DETROIT, MI SEP 22, 2025 PRAIRIE HOME ALLIANCE THEATER PEORIA, IL SEP 24, 2025 MILLER HIGH LIFE THEATRE MILWAUKEE, WI SEP 25, 2025 ORPHEUM THEATRE MINNEAPOLIS, MN SEP 27, 2025 VIBRANT MUSIC HALL WAUKEE, IA SEP 29, 2025 PIKES PEAK CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS COLORADO SPRINGS, CO OCT 3, 2025 AFTERSHOCK FESTIVAL SACRAMENTO, CA OCT 4, 2025 FRONTWAVE ARENA OCEANSIDE, CA OCT 5, 2025 LONG BEACH TERRACE THEATRE LONG BEACH, CA OCT 7, 2025 MESA ARTS CENTER MESA, AZ OCT 8, 2025 ABRAHAM CHAVEZ THEATRE EL PASO, TX OCT 11, 2025 TULSA THEATER TULSA, OK OCT 13, 2025 THE MIDLAND THEATRE KANSAS CITY, MO OCT 14, 2025 THE FACTORY CHESTERFIELD, MO OCT 17, 2025 THE VENUE AT HORSESHOE HAMMOND HAMMOND, IN OCT 18, 2025 PALACE THEATRE COLUMBUS, OH OCT 20, 2025 LANDMARK THEATRE SYRACUSE, NY OCT 22, 2025 VETERANS MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM PROVIDENCE, RI OCT 23, 2025 PROCTORS THEATRE SCHENECTADY, NY OCT 25, 2025 NASSAU VETERANS MEMORIAL COLISEUM UNIONDALE, NY