Former Dream Theater drummer, Mike Mangini, has shared a new performance video along with the following introduction

"'Xanadu', being recorded as you see it by me during a DT tour soundcheck for the Rush release, A Farewell To Kings - 40th Anniversary. This video uniquely compliments my Rhythm Knowledge: Volume One philosophy on focussing in various challenging situations and environments. 

In order for viewers to get a flavor for a Sound-check environment during a long tour, you’ll see and hear lots of possible distractions from the lights and background noises while I recorded this. Also, it is impossible to match the original version of the song, especially on this kit configuration. I had no choice but to play the verses with righty hands and lefty feet given this set up. I fixed some of the parts I missed later, but did not film it. This video is made from a couple of takes (eye glasses on and off)."

Mangini, world-renowned as the former drummer of Dream Theater and Extreme, and a distinguished Berklee College Of Music professor, unveiled his highly anticipated solo project on a recent episode of The Mistress Carrie Podcast. He talked about his split from Dream Theater, recording his solo album, theories behind his playing, songwriting, and more.

On his departure from Dream Theater

Mangini: "I don't think about the future too much. There are things that are out of my control and things that can change for the worse, or better. This is happening (the split with Dream Theater) and everybody's in the place they need to be. The situation made sense to me when I heard it in that... 'Original band member going back to a band.' I get that, and that is literally it. That's everything. A decision was made that I understood."