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idiotPrayer 
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 Posted: May 24 2010 at 12:25 |
 lucas wrote:
Chris Maitland ?
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yess!
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Epignosis
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Posted: May 24 2010 at 07:34 |
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. |
The poll question is "which is better" but the first post asks "which do you prefer?" (and does so twice).
I agree Portnoy is more skilled, but I much prefer Harrison's smoother style and sound.
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someone_else
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Posted: May 24 2010 at 07:33 |
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Mike Portnoy, one of my favourite drummers.
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Roj
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Posted: May 24 2010 at 06:54 |
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.
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poslednijat_colobar
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Posted: May 24 2010 at 06:39 |
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Gavin Harrison
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Epignosis
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Posted: May 24 2010 at 06:06 |
Epignosis wrote:
LaBrie is technically the better singer, but I much prefer
Wilson's voice.
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I mean, uh...
Portnoy is technically the better drummer, but I much prefer Harrison's style.
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Kashmir75
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Posted: May 24 2010 at 05:20 |
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Both are fantastic drummers, and up there with my favourites. I will go with Harrison by the slightest hair. His playing is just out of this world. But Portnoy is certainly not far behind. He's incredible.
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Hello, mirror. So glad to see you, my friend. It's been a while...
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JROCHA
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Posted: May 23 2010 at 21:24 |
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Gavin gets my vote, no competition
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Somewhere out of a memory of lighted streets on quiet nights...
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Triceratopsoil
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Posted: May 23 2010 at 21:04 |
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Portnoy has one of my least favourite snare tones ever
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DisgruntledPorcupine
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Posted: May 23 2010 at 20:54 |
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I honestly thought this would be closer. My pick is Portnoy without question. I thought it'd be a more interesting poll than this.
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TheClosing
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Posted: May 23 2010 at 20:43 |
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Roland113
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Posted: May 23 2010 at 20:41 |
lucas wrote:
Chris Maitland ?
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Seconded. I will actually pass on voting for the two options presented though, both are amazing drummers, but each does their own thing and don't really compare well against each other.
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-------someone please tell him to delete this line, he looks like a noob-------
I don't have an unnatural obsession with Disney Princesses, I have a fourteen year old daughter and coping mechanisms.
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Tarquin Underspoon
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Posted: May 23 2010 at 19:58 |
Gavin Harrison has unparalleled groove and feel in the world of modern prog rock.
Mike can play any technical thing that is handed him...but I enjoy Gavin more, and that's what counts.
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"WAAAAAAOOOOOUGH! WAAAAAAAUUUUGGHHHH!! WAAAAAOOOO!!!"
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Man With Hat
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Posted: May 23 2010 at 18:57 |
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Harrison.
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Dig me...But don't...Bury me
I'm running still, I shall until, one day, I hope that I'll arrive
Warning: Listening to jazz excessively can cause a laxative effect.
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Morningrise
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Posted: May 23 2010 at 18:57 |
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Portnoy, easily.
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Catcher10
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Posted: May 23 2010 at 18:54 |
I don't think this poll makes much sense..meh
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CryoftheCarrots
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Posted: May 23 2010 at 17:07 |
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Horses for courses! No vote- two exceptional drummers.
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"There is a lot in this world to be tense and intense about"
MJK
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Zombywoof
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Posted: May 23 2010 at 16:59 |
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I like both. No vote!
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Stooge
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Posted: May 23 2010 at 16:52 |
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I prefer Gavin's style over Portnoy's, though obviously Portnoy is also an excellent drummer.
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The Monodrone
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Posted: May 23 2010 at 16:46 |
alanight wrote:
This poll is a joke... Harrison without question! |
Amen! 
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Portnoy vs. Harrison
