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DisgruntledPorcupine 
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 Topic: Portnoy vs. Harrison
Posted: May 23 2010 at 15:53 |
Which drummer do you prefer? Mike Portnoy of Dream Theater or Gavin Harrison of Porcupine Tree?
And remember, it's for which DRUMMING do you prefer. So no "LULZ GAVVINN IZ BETTAR CUZ PORTNOI R TEH GROWLZZZ!!!"
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stonebeard
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Posted: May 23 2010 at 16:01 |
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I doubt there are any Gavin parts Portnoy couldn't play with 5 minutes of practicing. Maybe it works the other way, too. I predict Gavin winning because PT is "less w**ky" or "more tasteful," or however you want to spin in. Both drummers are really good.
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lucas
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Posted: May 23 2010 at 16:07 |
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Chris Maitland ?
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harmonium.ro
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Posted: May 23 2010 at 16:08 |
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While I like Portnoy, I think Harrison is much better.
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The Monodrone
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Posted: May 23 2010 at 16:15 |
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I enjoy both drummers very much... but I'll have to go with Gavin because of his jazzy tendencies and his overall style.
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J-Man
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Posted: May 23 2010 at 16:30 |
This poll is a joke... Portnoy without question! 
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alanight
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Posted: May 23 2010 at 16:36 |
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This poll is a joke... Harrison without question!
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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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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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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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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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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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Morningrise
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Posted: May 23 2010 at 18:57 |
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Portnoy, easily.
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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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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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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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TheClosing
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Posted: May 23 2010 at 20:43 |
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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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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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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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Portnoy vs. Harrison
