Thank you Mike Mangini. Work smart with Dream Theater. welcome Mike Portnoy. returned home with the Dream Theater family.. Awesome😎 👍

Honestly i wouldn't be offended if James used some vocal backing tracks for assistance. You cannot beat father time. The voice we desire hearing is shot. Can't deny hearing him struggle takes away from the experience 😮

@morbidmanmusic

7 ай бұрын

it is on them to write material that works. They don't. $$$$$$$$$$ still comes in.

@joeldrummer23

7 ай бұрын

He sounds terrible

@jonanthony6136

7 ай бұрын

how underwhelming.

@neuroscope9052

7 ай бұрын

Absolutely true, IMO his lack of range hurts the enjoyment of most of the songs play live now, It would have been excellent if he immune to that aging issue like Rob Halford/Bruce Dickinson/Glenn Hughes, Jeff Scott Soto was a badass singing those DT songs that he did with Sons of Apollo, he'd be a worthy replacement. I'd be equally happy if he (James) just harmonized with a backing track at a lower register though.

@fernandochapa1433

7 ай бұрын

He’s been shit for like 10 years now, It’s not about time its about technique. He is lazy and he’s holding the band back

there are indeed few certainties in life, but to find any comment section of any DT live video from recent years full of JLB being torn to pieces sure is one of them...

@hichaelhighers

11 ай бұрын

It's because it's THE TRUTH. He's absolutely horrible live nowadays and they're scamming fans out of their money.

@dosu7964

9 ай бұрын

give the man some credit his vocal chords have been through hell and back, imo just seeing him live is an honour in itself

@peterspalda1077

9 ай бұрын

@@dosu7964 I agree completely, he is doing his best and fans should appreciate that he is still making the effort

@strangedogg5068

9 ай бұрын

​@@peterspalda1077 you are right... but that don't make the old songs sound any better... at least he is smart enough to not do things he cant do live in the most recent albums and I know la brie treat his voice the best way he can, but it doesn't kill to drop tunning a step to acomodate his aging voice... at least that is my normal complaint about the band

@DanyNMacF

3 ай бұрын

and rightly so

James’ voice is done. Sad but truth. Go get Dino. Holy shiz that would breathe crazy new life into DT

@zeljkofurjan6683

7 ай бұрын

Yes bro!!!!

@DanyNMacF

2 ай бұрын

yes absolutely - however I'd also love to have Dino sing for Yngwie

Devin and Tosin kill it at the end, amazing performance!

Thanks for posting. That’s me in the front row rocking out throughout the show.

@DanyNMacF

2 ай бұрын

you forgot to bash JLB's singing - please edit and repost

I can't imagine how much of a perfectionist Petru is, what he has to suffer listening to his old friend, who is out of tune and sounds like a parody of James from the studio...someone would have to put a hand on his shoulder, give him a walk and explain to him that he has to leave his place for the good of all

@bobwalden1514

7 ай бұрын

No James in his monitor 😂😂

@petermuylaert

7 ай бұрын

This is actually true, btw

@dumple7182

21 сағат бұрын

I dont get it. Who are you talking about?

Its A masterclass....CONGRATULACIONES ❤❤❤

Love you James i hope your voice will be better after resting

@DanyNMacF

3 ай бұрын

thats not happening - he's been done for 15 years

@sleeplessxy

2 ай бұрын

@@DanyNMacF I would argue more like 9 or 10 years (I'll grant him 11'-12' being good, and 2014 not terrible), but I agree that his voice only gets better once pigs fly at this point

@DanyNMacF

2 ай бұрын

@@sleeplessxy they're gonna go down in history as the best band with the worst singing

I was at the first show of this tour, so amazing.

@DanyNMacF

2 ай бұрын

you're out of place here for positive comments. have a listen closely to JLB's singing and then rethink what you actually have to say

After having read all the comments I‘m nevertheless very much looking forward to their 16th album with Mike Portnoy and …. JLB, yes, him!

@seldengreenwood1258

8 ай бұрын

JLB is always good on the album it’s his live attack that sucks as of lately

@GrundleMathius

5 ай бұрын

@@seldengreenwood1258 That is because you can literally make a mouse getting crushed in a trap sound good with the technology available now. Live is where you show your actual chops. Sadly James has been bad for well over a decade. They should have been friends and told him years ago they love him but its time to step down. All of DT legacy will be near forgotten when they are letting James butcher the second half of their career.

@DanyNMacF

3 ай бұрын

@@GrundleMathius absolutely

とても、たった４人だけで、演奏してるとは思えない位、凄すぎる！流石世界一！🥰🥰🥰🥰👍👍👍👍

What a relief to actually have a good singer at the end.

@u.v.s.5583

8 ай бұрын

MOVE ON BE BRAVE DON'T WEEP ON MY GRAVE BECAUSE YOU ARE MAKING MY COFFIN WET!

Got to see them in Norway last year on tour and was happy james had a good night and sounded ok. He is and always will be part of the sound of DT just as Portnoy is. They still manage his voice in studio. Unfortunately for DT to be the awsome live band they can be i think its time now to let James retire.

@DanyNMacF

3 ай бұрын

Yes James has to go.

@DanyNMacF

2 ай бұрын

you could've just got straight to the point = what you said in your last sentence

This show was amazing glad I was finally able too see them all live. Also Dev KILLED this song 1:25:00

Mangini style ❤

@racer80

5 ай бұрын

Manginis time is over👍

Devin killed it! Imagine if he recorded the whole song

Os caras tem que ser aliens pra tocar The Alien... uma das melhores músicas da banda. E Amazing Grace seguida da The Spirit Carries On...incrível!! Emocionou!!🥲

@viottirf

7 ай бұрын

Portnoy vai ter que se virar nos 30 pra tocar The Alien ao vivo.

Excuse me for Portnoy Fans outthere, but Mangini shows that he can handle the whole band

@dgcmusi

8 ай бұрын

What is the real reason he left …? Was he asked to leave because of the original drummer wanted to come back…?

@u.v.s.5583

8 ай бұрын

"Mike, you must understand, we do not want to do it the hard way if you agree to do it the classy way... We will even pay you if you agree not to tweet strange cryptic messages."

@danlc95

8 ай бұрын

Mangini is in another universe talent wise. But Portnoy is an undeniable player. Mangini just took it farther.

@crusher0427

8 ай бұрын

@@dgcmusi, in an interview recorded shortly before the news broke, the interviewer was instructed not to ask about DT or their plans. He disregarded the instructions, and Mike nearly cried when the subject was brought up. This was not mutual. It was a power play by JP because of old family loyalties.

@magog6852

8 ай бұрын

@@dgcmusipolitics

Com todo o respeito ao Labrie, mas o DT merece um vocalista à altura da banda! Sofrível ver o cara tentando cantar "Pull Me Under" e todas as demais. With all due respect to Labrie, but DT deserves a vocalist worthy of the band! It's painful to see the guy trying to sing "Pull Me Under" and all the others.

@Flagalaxia

8 ай бұрын

Concordo plenamente! Labrie já não tem mais o alcance vocal de antes, uma pena. Ah, obrigado Mangini e seja bem vindo de volta, mestre Portnoy!

@ricarlima

8 ай бұрын

Super verdade. Desespero ver o esforço para Labrie alcançar as notas de antes. Maaaaaaaaaaaaaas, isso é um assunto para que a banda decida o que fazer. Sobre o retorno de Portnoy: Mangini disse em entrevista que está extremamente grato por ter tocado no DT e, isso foi para a banda não ficar parada com suas futuras turnês. Ele sempre foi um excelente baterista e muito técnico. Agora que estou louco para ver se o Portnoy será capaz de tocar as músicas do DT nesse período em que esteve fora da banda. O Mangini foi capaz dessa façanha. Será que Portnoy irá corresponder? Esperar para ver. Super true. Despair see the effort for Labrie to reach the notes before. But, this is a matter for the band to decide what to do. About the return of Portnoy: Mangini said in an interview that he is extremely grateful to have played in DT and, this was for the band not to stop with their future tours. He was always an excellent drummer and very technical. Now that I’m dying to see if Portnoy will be able to play the DT songs in that period when he was out of the band. Mangini was able to do this feat. Will Portnoy match? Wait and see.

@aksonrodrigues7787

5 ай бұрын

Melhor o DT acabar do que substituir o Labrie, nao existe DT sem ele, a voz voz do cara faz parte da identidade da banda

Mike Mangini from 1:17:00…so relaxed, so brilliant, so musical. Definitely on another level.

@DanyNMacF

2 ай бұрын

ok and what do yo have to say about JLB's singing?

@GravitySucks32

2 ай бұрын

@@DanyNMacF Not anything good unfortunately, he brings the band down live

i ❤ thw way john nails his own solos....

Those vocals guarantee I'll never buy another live bluray

@DanyNMacF

3 ай бұрын

I've tossed live DT DVDs in the bin because of JLB

@AryRama

3 ай бұрын

Kalau bluray live sudah diedit vokal

@DanyNMacF

2 ай бұрын

I've threw a LIVE DVD in the trash once cause of JLB's singing

@darkbarrage99

2 ай бұрын

they give his voice tons of pitch correction on the live dvds. idk if that makes things better or worse honestly

Beautiful snare sound

Just amazing !

James sounds bloody awful. Even with the songs tuned down, he can't cut it any longer.

@DanyNMacF

3 ай бұрын

the band need a new singer

This is awesome baby!

THIS IS EPIC！ THX FOR POSTING

@DanyNMacF

2 ай бұрын

? did you actually listen to JLB's singing before posting this comment?

I was at this show! Being a diehard DT fan of course I was absolutely losing my shit going crazy almost the whole show especially when they started playing Portnoy (one of my biggest drum idols) era stuff \m/ If Portnoy joins the band again even for a few shows I would buy tickets in a heartbeat 🥁 Mangini mesmerized me for the whole show but as a drummer Portnoy was the soul and their material with him was off the charts. Don't get me wrong Mangini is good but Portnoy will always be in my heart ❤ (Ps at 1:47 that was me screaming "John Myung" lol)

@josel.7201

11 ай бұрын

Same here sir

@michaeltweezer7403

9 ай бұрын

@@josel.7201 looks like you got your wish 😉

@josel.7201

9 ай бұрын

That's just nuts man !! Still can't believe it !wow

@domnmvlogz1

9 ай бұрын

@@josel.7201 I can’t either! Was eating my breakfast when I read the news, man that left me smiling all morning long :)

Out of curiosity I wonder if Mike Portnoy would be able to play “The Alien” intro, BTW I fully respect both drummers MP & MM

@crusher0427

8 ай бұрын

Not anymore. He hasn't played anything remotely that difficult.

@jaimejack0282

8 ай бұрын

no need to play The Alien, DT has a lot of better songs

@garyconner6151

7 ай бұрын

Agreed 💯 percent

@Cybothron

7 ай бұрын

@@crusher0427 Did you listen to LTE3? Portnoy can play anything Mangini put out.

@crusher0427

7 ай бұрын

@@Cybothron, I did, and I disagree that he can play anything Mike can play.

Lots of comments about James’s vocals. I agree that he sounds very flat at times. Not sure how such brilliant co-musicians cope with that.

@driftless7134

9 ай бұрын

Petrucci for sure has zero James in his in-ear monitors. He plays the whole show with no vocals.

@jelleepit

7 ай бұрын

He's actually sharp believe it or not. Always has been but not as much back in the day.

@DanyNMacF

3 ай бұрын

I think James must have some way of blackmailing the Band to not fire him - why else would they keep him?

I thought I might say something about James singing, it’s way deteriorated from when I saw them at the beacon theater some years back and he was singing way better than this, id have to agree, he gave it a good go for many years, throwing in the towel for him wouldn’t be a bad idea. They are such a versatile group and could do much better if they would just draft someone else. It’s not a failure on his part it’s just sometimes, you gotta know when to say when. This is proof that a studio can make something sound much different then live. Sadly it’s false advertising in this case.

@morbidmanmusic

7 ай бұрын

or write material that HE CAN Sing... as you throw him away.

@garyconner6151

7 ай бұрын

Drop the mic 🎤

@Cybothron

7 ай бұрын

@@morbidmanmusic But then what do you do when you go on tour and you have to play a few classics? It sucks man, I LOVE James, but I'm not going to a live show if this is what I'll be hearing. Keep him in the band, make him play the fucking maracas, IDGAF, but he shouldn't go on stage and sing like this.

@DanyNMacF

3 ай бұрын

that's just putting it way too polite. James has to go - they need a new singer Period.

@DanyNMacF

2 ай бұрын

the band are failing big time by allowing JLB to continue singing for them

What’s the black box in front of JP? (In front of his pedalboard and between the thumpers.)

Where i can found video the opening act of concert Dream Theater??

Say what you want they sounded good with Mangini as well

@DanyNMacF

3 ай бұрын

they sound awful with JLB no matter who's playing drums

@RavelShreds

2 ай бұрын

@@DanyNMacF fr but mp will make it a little better

@DanyNMacF

2 ай бұрын

@@RavelShreds not the singing

@RavelShreds

2 ай бұрын

@@DanyNMacF def

The future of Dream Theater live…..James LaBrie belching his way through classic DT tunes with a pathetic 1 octave range, John and Jordan plowing through one benign 32nd note run after another, and Portnoy hamming it up trying to be a front man. I’m glad I saw them in their prime.

@Cobra0710

8 ай бұрын

Damn, thank goodness everything is perfect in this world, aside from the status of DT. Saw JB sing at the beginning of this tour and he sounded fine.

@michaelebel8705

7 ай бұрын

James singing live is very inconsistent. He was really good at Akron Ohio show on the 1st leg. I have never understood why he lets his diction be so sloppy. I am huge Rush fan and Geddy sounded awful on certain songs, but fans generally overlook it because Geddy is also playing keys and bass. All James does is sing. I am hoping in the on their break he gets in better shape and can get his voice sing more consistent. I don't mind if he sings certain songs half step or an octave lower as long as his voice is articulate and clear. But that is probably unlikely. Comparing DT to Rush, even Geddy sangs song in lower arrangements as time went on and their fans did not beat Geddy up over it.

@davidjaskowick2996

7 ай бұрын

@@michaelebel8705 agreed. whenever pearl jam plays jeremy its a crao shoot whether eddie will nail it or not and its been that way since '91, and eddie is known to be one of the most reliable performers. just rock and roll man, wouldnt want it any other way

@donclarence3644

3 ай бұрын

"Pathetic 1 octave vocal range" lmao that made me laugh

@donclarence3644

3 ай бұрын

I agree with you though, I'm gonna see them in Stockholm this fall but only because I haven't seen them. Don't listen to any of the modern stuff and I would kill to actually see them back in the day

Is that Vince Neil singing?

@DanyNMacF

2 ай бұрын

Vince Neil on a bad day

Big Thanks to MIke Mangine!!!!! But I so can't wait for the next concert with Mike Portnoy, no offence Mr. Mangini, but he adds alot more spirit to the band, in my opinion

Very good

All i know Mangini was having a blast on Spirit carries on

Ini alasan portnoy balik, membantu vokal, dan bisa bernyanyi bersama kembali seperti yang sudah sudah

Can't and will not see them live again with him singing like that.

@DanyNMacF

2 ай бұрын

you said it

Better Call Jelusick!

Mike was the best drummer in this band

@DanyNMacF

3 ай бұрын

Yup : out of all the Mikes that have ever played drums for DreamTheater I'd say Mike was definitely the best.

@donclarence3644

3 ай бұрын

I think John is the one that stands out the most

@DanyNMacF

3 ай бұрын

@@donclarence3644 yea the 2 Johns stick out from the 2 Mikes cause they're standing up = whilst the Mikes always sit. AND they're called John instead of Mike.

Can't wait to see MP playing MM's pieces. That will be the great test. Also, he might one day outsing James.

@crusher0427

8 ай бұрын

A test he will fail miserably.

He's back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@u.v.s.5583

8 ай бұрын

He indeed is! The boss is in the building!!!

Manginni é simplesmente o melhor do mundo, o cara é muito além dos outros bateristas

@JoaoAlfredoBontempo

8 ай бұрын

Fez parecer brincadeira tocar as músicas do MP! Quero ver o MP tocar The Alien tão bem quanto o MM tocava as músicas do MP! 😂😂😂

@RavelShreds

2 ай бұрын

Mike Portnoy is better

Mangini is on a whole different level, but he lacks of fills and feeling. I like him, but I like Portnoy more. Not saying one or the other is better, but one puts more passion into it!

@u.v.s.5583

8 ай бұрын

Yeah, with Mangini there are these moments when watching him puts a huge smile on my face. With Portnoy it is always the case. I'd travel over many borders just to watch him.

I dont want to disrespect to anyone but I really would to hear the whole set performed by Devin! That would be the shit man

@DanyNMacF

3 ай бұрын

Or Dino Jelusick

Portnoy will not be able to handle that right hand technique to do the ride or crash cymbals during the intro

@u.v.s.5583

8 ай бұрын

Portnoy turns everything he touches into Portnoy, that's why he is a god!

@morbidmanmusic

7 ай бұрын

So what. He will do what any and all working drummers do and make something else that works and conveys the same ideas or energy. What are you thinking???

@midastheunwise2423

5 ай бұрын

@@morbidmanmusic Exactly right, Portnoy is a master of making drum patterns that serve the song while still being uniquely recognisable as his style. He also ad-libs a little live anyway. MM patterns that are too technical (and probably also those which aren't) will be adapted slightly to suit MP's style, and it will sound just as good, if not better.

@RavelShreds

2 ай бұрын

Mike Mangini is boring imo

I actually like how James sang "Pull me under"! The really high notes, just sing them in a lower register! It's not that big of a deal! Especially after this band's been going for so long now! A person's voice loses it with age. It happens. Just compensate with a lower register when needed.

@igoraleksandrov6894

9 ай бұрын

Agree. It was very smart to adapt vocals to actual voice instead of trying push it up. And, he was screaming one note for fans)

@Heavymetaleternia

9 ай бұрын

Absolutely better than pushing for something he can‘t reach anymore. In the end all that counts is if it sounds good, no matter in which way you achieve it. Not saying it sounds really good, but still a lot better than with screaming that‘s painful to the listener‘s ears.

@Rammstein_Du_hast

8 ай бұрын

He can't sing. His singing is horrible, he has no voice, no hearing🤔

@vitorisaia

8 ай бұрын

AND tuning half step down also helps.

@bananaglass

7 ай бұрын

You like shitty singing? Lmao bro even tuned down it sounds like he’s not even in the same key. Almost every note is flat even at this lower pitch and he sound like he’s not even singing in a language since he barely pronounces any words he sings. It sounds like he’s having a stroke while singing

Devin Townsend the best voice 😮

@morbidmanmusic

7 ай бұрын

he is better, heavier, and more progressive than they are. He would never do it.

Put in Tommy Karevik on song☝️

Who's the other keys player & Why is he there?

What I lifeless entry song. I'm curious whether or not MP can bring back some life and - most of all - creativity.

@DanyNMacF

2 ай бұрын

Mike Portnoy can't fix JLB's singing

Wait a minute, is there a mistake in Mike Mangini's drumming at 5:06? He and John seemed to mis-synced. But JP quickly looked at MM and adjust. Amazing

@clovisonfreitas1827

7 ай бұрын

Realmente 😅

@Mario-xk4hr

7 ай бұрын

Yes, Mangini messed up. It’s actually a very strange error as well, as it is a simple part where he lost it. He probably had a technical issue with his in ears?

James La Brie SHREDZ.

Damn, I believe John could totally replace James on vocals. I checked it on Answering The Call at least, and it's totally playable & singable at the same time

@DanyNMacF

2 ай бұрын

at this point anyone could do better than JLB

Time for LaBrie to STEP ASIDE!!!

It’s weird how Mangini’s drum set is a similar layout to what Portnoy used in JP’s solo tour. Either JP liked the smaller drum set, or maybe just a logistics thing because of the other 2 bands. Musically, the band is on point here.

@ethanpope9890

9 ай бұрын

Mike Mangini commented on the smaller kit this tour in an interview i saw. He said it was a logistics thing, and the band asked him to reduce.

@mdrumjack

8 ай бұрын

Actually I enjoy watching him play this kit much more than the other gigantic kit with its nonsensical layout

@jabbastwin

7 ай бұрын

I new the first year they brought out a smaller kit that Portnoy was coming back. Then as you say the solo tour with JP. Love both drummers and want to see Mangini play with Geddie Lee and Alex Lifeson .

@r.a.fiallos234

7 ай бұрын

@@jabbastwin that would be a great gig for him but not sure if that’s really a great fit. He can play the parts no problem, but the sound is quite different.

DT full show? YT copyright strike me!

C'mon haters this was at the end of an 18 month long tour. Im surprised James can even talk after that many shows. Just give him time to rest his voice he's the best.

@hichaelhighers

11 ай бұрын

Bro, it doesn't matter if it's the beginning or the end of the tour. He can't sing anymore. Not even a single note.

@amriabdulaziz7009

10 ай бұрын

Yeah just give DT time to find a new singer

@darksideofpsy

9 ай бұрын

​@@hichaelhigherswho tf are you to say that? 🤣

@hichaelhighers

9 ай бұрын

A person who is able to hear.

1h30 it's very short for a DT show!!!

@rokcerne23

9 ай бұрын

Couse it's not An evening with DT

@boobo0

9 ай бұрын

Inflation Bubs, blame Joe

Lmao at James not even being close to hitting the right notes

@DanyNMacF

3 ай бұрын

I can't laugh about it - it's just bad.

its coolman powerfull hit

Now...if they could just replace the singer. So glad MP is back home. They were not the same band I loved before after he left

in the second half of answering the c.:mangini soloing over a vamp...oops!

Veramente Labrie è ormai INASCOLTABILE ! I DT prendano una decisione, anche drastica, al più presto, perchè tutto il loro show ne risente ... la gente paga il biglietto, anche ad un prezzo bello alto, e pretende di vedere uno spettacolo con interpreti all'altezza ... mi fa male dire queste cose, ho amato James alla follia, ma ormai certe performance non sono più tollerabili ... se devo sentire Topolino cantare mi guardo un cartone di walt Disney ...

They sound great and still amazing…. James is a legend.

@bananaglass

7 ай бұрын

lmao bro he’s not even close to hitting the right notes

@garyconner6151

7 ай бұрын

I like the original singer more.get him back.

@drpivotkid90

7 ай бұрын

@@garyconner6151💀

10:33 Lol

James points to his neck while singing the song, pull me under! I think he was probably having voice issues that night!

@DanyNMacF

3 ай бұрын

the band need a new singer period

1.5m podium for the drummer, fucking hell why stop there? you guys could very well rig him to the ceiling

@DanyNMacF

2 ай бұрын

funny

They should only play songs that James can sing. I don't think he can hit the Caught in a web chorus anymore even though its drop tuning.

FOO FIGHTERS BLOWS THESE GUYS RIGHT OFF THE STAGE.

@morbidmanmusic

7 ай бұрын

... wow. just wow. This is what you've become.

@garyconner6151

7 ай бұрын

I dought that

Bringing back Portnoy wont make Labries voice any better these guys made enough money to live comfortably the rest of their lives. Hang it up DT and Mike Mangini I love you! Your Drumming has brought DT to a whole new level the best thing that ever happened to you is being let go by DT they can have thier original bandmate back Portnoy and the new DT Circus will evolve! You have much more to offer the Drum world other than DT im from Newton Massachusetts and Mike we have met before i went to the new Newton North High School when it opened in 1974 i went my Sophomore year and wanted to be a professional Diver and I lived right across the street from Newton North i joined the swim & Dive team and was at the Pool at 6am every morning my coach was Ben Merritt he was awesome! I did three years than graduated Class Of 1976 and i went into the car business i started importing Ferrari's From Europe I had done very well and i retired in 2004 when i was 45 and im Playing my Pearl Masterworks Kit Out in Scottsdale Arizona 🌵🏜️ in my 6500sq ft Home Driving my New Lamborghini Aventador SVJ I never gave up my dream im 65 now and still playing my Pearls and driving my Lamborghini Lifes Great 👌🏼 Mike Mangini you are my idol and i wish you nothing but the best for you! Your a Better man and you handled your removal from DT like a True Gentleman! God Bless 🙏🏼

Having seen DT live about 6 times, it’s disconcerting for me to hear how James’ voice has deteriorated vs when he was in his prime 😢, i.e.: I&W 1993 Japan Tour

James' voice is so done.

@DanyNMacF

3 ай бұрын

it's sick that they keep going with him

Capt. Quirk at his finest, lol ... love the devin scream at the end!

James does fine on the newer songs. Led Zep and Rush fans were loyal to their singers when their voices declined with age, why is DT different?

@hichaelhighers

10 ай бұрын

He's not fine AT ALL in newer songs. Listen to ANY live version of The Alien. He absolutely ruins it. You're either deaf or so delusional that you're living in a parallel world. Or, a third option, which is by far the saddest: too lazy to even listen to the recording and make a real judgement, just adding to the discourse without thinking.

@williamtracy4453

10 ай бұрын

@@hichaelhighers Look bud my opinion is different than yours so you get rude? You should see a shrink.

@27pugsly

10 ай бұрын

Geoff Tate ?

@FearAbsence

10 ай бұрын

Their singers could still sing in key, LaBrie is so far off most of the time

@darksideofpsy

9 ай бұрын

​@@hichaelhigherswhat's your problem dude? seems that you can't handle a different opinion, you're a kid or something? get off the internet and shut 🆙

why so little drumset?

@garyconner6151

7 ай бұрын

Tired of carrying all that gear around.

@michaelebel8705

7 ай бұрын

Mike M explained JP asked if he cut down his drumset to save money on transportation and setup. Sounds a little cheap, but DT was figuring out how to cut few corners. I was expecting his drumset on next tour to be larger, but now we will not know with MP coming back. I am curious if DT will scrap using click tracks with MP is back. DT started using click tracks on the Distance Over Time tour according to MM. He said it was JP suggestion. MM has a KZread video or two on KZread for awhile where u can listen to what he hears.

@CharbonDeBoisMusic

7 ай бұрын

nice info, thank you so much!@@michaelebel8705

Love DT...but honestly i wish they would tone down the light show...i mean the lights jump and around on every note change, guess the light show is the 6th member now?

What’s pull me under doing in a lower tuning?

@Cybothron

7 ай бұрын

It's to help James, those high ass notes are impossible to hit.

@DanyNMacF

2 ай бұрын

cause they need a new singer

Portnoy is going to have his hands full should they decide to play this stuff going forward.

@RavelShreds

2 ай бұрын

Eh hes written harder stuff

Last with Mangini

i want to see portnoy playing the alien now he comeback to the band😀

@shanegriffin2215

9 ай бұрын

Keep dreaming. That’s like Phil Rudd trying to play a Rush song.

@2vLucas

9 ай бұрын

EXACLY! I keep saying that!!!! For marketing purposes its great to have portnoy back, as musicians, you must be joking. I am genuinely curious to see whats gonna come in this album is released...

@FallingPT2003

8 ай бұрын

Sure he can play The Allien. Maybe not the same way but for sure greatest as always.

@mikemischievous2091

8 ай бұрын

@@FallingPT2003 Greatest as always..HAHAHA Portnoy can mess up totally and all his fans will say it is the best drumming everrrrr

@u.v.s.5583

8 ай бұрын

@@2vLucas With Portnoy the song will flow better.

Mangini the legend 👍

@u.v.s.5583

8 ай бұрын

The man who kept the stool warm for more than 10 years!!!

Its been a while since I've watched a clip of DT playing live. I forgot just how much James' vocals don't fit with the sound of the band

The shows are getting too shorts. 86 minutes????

@DanyNMacF

2 ай бұрын

as long as JLB is in the band the shows should be all instrumental

Petrucci's chuggs are delicious sounding here

Why is the vocalist's voice inadequate?

@DanyNMacF

2 ай бұрын

cause he sounds awful

Yes, find a new singer. Yes, welcome Mike Portnoy back….as he’s the best drummer in the world.

@drevdh7645

8 ай бұрын

Hahahahaha! Sure. But not.

@waguin7042

8 ай бұрын

Best drummer in the world? Oh...no, Man...take it easy ❗😂

@teeple1877

8 ай бұрын

He is the best drummer for Dream Theater at least

@waguin7042

8 ай бұрын

@@teeple1877 Portnoy is a great drummer, but Mike Mangini is five steps ahead...no doubt.

@u.v.s.5583

8 ай бұрын

Yeah, why not reinstall old good Charlie Domenici - and Kevin on keys of course :))))

Mangini is so detailed and needs you to focus in between in the lines because he does those small details so well, of course some people dont pay attention to this they just want those predictable Portnoy's fills , Mangini was too advanced for them , he deserves to be with bands on Rush,King Crimson,Yes level

They would have been better off either replacing James like 15 yrs ago or going full instrumental. They could pick literally any person at a gig to come on stage and Karaoke the gig and it would be an improvement.

@rebelsimone-

11 ай бұрын

hahahah!

I just wonder what happens behind the scenes. Everyone knows Labrie is super flat and labored live. Labrie knows it, probably more than anyone. What can be done? Better breathing prep? That's be my suggestion. You don't throw away a thunderbird because it has a dent in the fender...with that said, maybe it is time to go the Steve Walsh route, if nothing markedly improves. It can't be a comfortable scenario for anyone in the band, it certainly isn't for the fans.

@DanyNMacF

3 ай бұрын

Better breathing is gonna fix nothing. Replacing him with a new singer is the only thing that's gonna fix this.

@RevellAndRepend

Ай бұрын

Or maybe bringing a guest vocalist on all their live shows, to alternate with Labrie specifically for the higher parts.

@DanyNMacF

Ай бұрын

@@RevellAndRepend Replacing him with a new singer is the only thing that's gonna fix this.

Labrie is one of the greatest singers ever. Classic songs like mirror, learning to live, metropolis can not sing by other singer. It is unfair for a singer like him who sung from Freddie Mercury to Dio (see cover tunes on big clouds album) where the results are astonishing to me. He can not sing child in time of course but he is a professional singer so if the group decided to cover the made in japan then the group is responsible, not the singer himself. I love James's vocals and I think we have to respect his work. In my humble opinion.

@rafelOrCo

8 ай бұрын

Facts

@FallingPT2003

8 ай бұрын

It is easier. Search for DT playing Child in Time and he can sang that pretty well.

@qcdoomqc

7 ай бұрын

He is my favorite singer of all time. That said, his voice is completely shot at this point... it's becoming hard to listen to. Ever since his accident, he's had absolutely incredible nights (I've seen them 3 times between 2000 and 2008, he knocked it out of the park every time) and 2012 was a really great year for him (see Luna Park, what a show!) even though it's clear he's struggled at times, but since like 2016 I'm sorry but he just can't do it anymore. I don't think there is any shame in replacing him or just completely drop an octave on every songs, but they just can't keep going like this... as much as it pains me to say it, it's the truth.

@aleksander7278

7 ай бұрын

@@qcdoomqc ok. I see your view & I respect your opinion.

I'm sorry, but it's like you've spent hours making a fine meal and then someone comes and drops a handful of grass into the pan.

James is really struggling. Age travel sickness just overall deterioration has taken its toll on him. Still very good vocalist but maybe it is time to perhaps either take a long break and recover? Or just retire all together. He's paid his dues and has proven himself as one of the most influential vocalist of our time. 🙏😊

@garyconner6151

7 ай бұрын

Like Steve perry.who came back better than evi.years later.

Curioso para ver o Portnoy tocando as músicas do Mangini =)

James... done 😢

Tänker på Jeff, bakom trummorna, liknar honom väldigt mycket i hans spel när han levde