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Poll Question: Which is better?
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Originally posted by Horizons Horizons wrote:

I hate Portnoy, i think he is overrated.

He's so boring. Gavin by a very, very large margin. 


I don't think he's overrated. He WAS a pretty progressive drummer in the 90s, it's just that in the last few DT albums he fell into a sort of pattern or stuck in his ways. That's why I've enjoyed his work in Transatlantic and Neal Morse's solo albums, the music is different than DT so he gets to do different things, though even then you still know what to expect.

Portnoy exclaimed that his work on Neal's upcoming solo album in September contains his best work in a long time, and that is not something MP usually says for any forthcoming album with him on it (DT or otherwise, so we'll see).
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I prefer Harrison. They're both technical beasts, but Harrison is just way more interesting.
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I hate Portnoy, i think he is overrated.

He's so boring. Gavin by a very, very large margin. 
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Originally posted by Fox On The Rocks Fox On The Rocks wrote:

Originally posted by darkshade darkshade wrote:

STOP NECROPOSTING

LOL Sorry, I had to for just this one. Cool Nice topic.


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Originally posted by darkshade darkshade wrote:

STOP NECROPOSTING

LOL Sorry, I had to for just this one. Cool Nice topic.
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Originally posted by J-Man J-Man wrote:

This poll is a joke... Portnoy without question! Clap

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Gavin by an extremely large margin. Portnoy may be a bit more technically proficient, but Gavin's style and approach to drumming is impeccable. 
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Gavin Harrison. But George wasn't bad too.
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I truly believe that Gavin is a more skilled drummer when it comes to sheer technicality.  Portnoy is great and plays, well, fast, but Gavin can maintain a different time signature on every limb of his body.
I go with Gavin by a long shot!
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Originally posted by DT-PT DT-PT wrote:

Originally posted by The T The T wrote:

Harrison is actually the more technical drummer (if you play drums you'll know why) and in general the better of the two. Portnoy has a more unique style which pronanly gives him some extra points.... 
 
I play drums, I still find Portnoy's parts to be tougher. Especially in Stream of Conciousness and The Dance of Eternity. However, I will admit that Gavin has some quite difficult parts. And yes, I've always though Gavin should try a more unique style. 

Portnoy is more about acrobatics, actual physical difficulty... Harrison is about nuances, little details, tough rhythms... I can bet 293718236 USD I don't have that, put in the situation where both had to play in a jazz band, Harrison would do it in a heartbeat, Portnoy would limit himself to the typical swing ride rhythm...


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Originally posted by DT-PT DT-PT wrote:

 
I play drums, I still find Portnoy's parts to be tougher. Especially in Stream of Conciousness and The Dance of Eternity. However, I will admit that Gavin has some quite difficult parts. And yes, I've always though Gavin should try a more unique style. 
IMO, Gavin is much more unique than Portnoy... he's pretty original, at least.  He has atmospheric and better cymbal work vs Portnoy.
    
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Originally posted by The T The T wrote:

Harrison is actually the more technical drummer (if you play drums you'll know why) and in general the better of the two. Portnoy has a more unique style which pronanly gives him some extra points.... 
 
I play drums, I still find Portnoy's parts to be tougher. Especially in Stream of Conciousness and The Dance of Eternity. However, I will admit that Gavin has some quite difficult parts. And yes, I've always though Gavin should try a more unique style. 
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Originally posted by The T The T wrote:

Harrison is actually the more technical drummer (if you play drums you'll know why) and in general the better of the two. Portnoy has a more unique style which pronanly gives him some extra points.... 


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Harrison is actually the more technical drummer (if you play drums you'll know why) and in general the better of the two. Portnoy has a more unique style which pronanly gives him some extra points.... 
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Originally posted by jampa17 jampa17 wrote:

Portnoy for sure... he has influenced almost every single part of prog rock in the last 15 years... I think his work in DT, and side project and collaboration with Neal Morse, Transatlantic, LTE, John Arch, Avenged Sevenfold, O.S.I. and so on... his better... and I like him way more than Gavin... though he is the best musician in Porcupine Tree...
 
I agree, I really like Gavin and he's a skilled drummer but I think Portnoy wins by a longshot.
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Portnoy for sure... he has influenced almost every single part of prog rock in the last 15 years... I think his work in DT, and side project and collaboration with Neal Morse, Transatlantic, LTE, John Arch, Avenged Sevenfold, O.S.I. and so on... his better... and I like him way more than Gavin... though he is the best musician in Porcupine Tree...
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Portnoy for sure... he has influenced almost every single part of prog rock in the last 15 years... I think his work in DT, and side project and collaboration with Neal Morse, Transatlantic, LTE, John Arch, Avenged Sevenfold, O.S.I. and so on... his better... and I like him way more than Gavin... though he is the best musician in Porcupine Tree...
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I prefer Gavin, but I'm a big fan of Portnoy as well.
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Originally posted by Roj M30 Roj M30 wrote:

I have to say the present score in this poll really surprises me.
 
As good as Harrison is (and believe me he is very very good) he should not be this far ahead of Portnoy who is one of the very best drummers I've ever heard/seen.  I suspect there's just too much of the anti DT sentiment creeping in here and clouding judgement.  Take away any of the usual peripheral stuff surrounding DT and Portnoy out of the equation and judge them on their abilities please.
 
Sorry Gav, this just has to be Portnoy.

I agree, but oh well. Every forum has its biases.

And whats with everyone asking about Chris Maitland?
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