'A View From The Top Of The World' DTHQ Interview (Part 1)

[@WreckDiver99]

JM is actually starting to age. Since he never ages, I'm guessing he's approaching his 2500th B-Day. LOL Can't wait for the album, what I've heard so far is GREAT! Almost reminds me of the good old days.

[@ariesuhendro9191]

Yeahhh indeed, also JR is 7000 years old, he's a friend of Gandalf

[@mrbungle3310]

He still looks 20

[@TheReaverOfDarkness]

Honestly I thought he was just putting silver streaks in his hair. Looks fantastic!

[@WreckDiver99]

@@ariesuhendro9191 I heard that too, but everybody just seems to take that in stride. LOL

[@Cuzjudd]

@@TheReaverOfDarkness he could be Shang Tsung

[@DVTOM]

Myung has such an infectious laugh. He is the Chuck Norris of Prog!

[@fabfishing7422]

Look at how classy and mature these guys are. Dream Theater has been and will always be one the GREATEST heavy progressive bands, PERIOD!!! 💪💪

[@FirstLast-cd6vv]

One of the greatest bands, period.

[@fabfishing7422]

@@FirstLast-cd6vv Amen to that John!

[@BigIsk52]

@@FirstLast-cd6vv For me, THE greatest! Peace.

[@fabfishing7422]

@@BigIsk52 Awesome Tim.. never forget having the honor to see them live in Richmond virginia, the sound was immaculate!

[@ejc8017]

Well, they refresh and kept the genre alive during the 90s when it was almost dead.

[@Mattia_Genuardi]

The whole band: *laughs and makes jokes. Even Myung: *Slightly smiles Meanwhile Labrie: -_-

[@MarcosJogador]

Labrie with her face during the interview seemed to me: angry, sad, discouraged, bored and tired.

[@husatoledo]

His clothes says a lot LoL

[@rutgerhoekstra1666]

@@husatoledo dead inside says a lot

[@SirPraiseSun]

Singers tend to be very emotional you can tell the way he sings he really pours his heart into it i just hope hes taking care of his health n not drinking often dont want DT to get old ;-(

[@SirPraiseSun]

put some respect on the Pirate my man how dare you

[@mikeruppe]

Very excited to hear JP’s 8 string work!

[@ArtGuitarLTX]

Same here! I wonder what he’ll do… can’t wait.

[@Cubemaster]

I bet he'll actually use all 8 strings instead of Djenters who only use the top string 😂

[@marcusblackfellow2850]

The eighth string sounds like farts. I wish we would just universally move on.

[@marditandra5940]

I'm always ready for Dream Theater.

[@Crusader1099]

John Myung always so calm and silent. Never speaks unless he is being asked directly. He lets the others handle the talking. A when he says something , it feels like you´re on a meditation. Cool guy, great bass player! I love D.T and their music!

[@skeptic_individual]

Us bassists be like that

[@gabrielwalker4411]

@@skeptic_individualHell yeah man I’m a bass player as well. Nice to meet ya man ❤

[@kallehakkanen2189]

The computer-animated ”John Myung speaking” fantasy interview section wasn’t edited in very seamlessly.

[@amadeusbintang6914]

Yeah, the way the audio cuts, and the way he moves... must have been a body double

[@DanielVerberne]

It's clearly a Deepfaked Myung. And the render isn't even that great, it's got total uncanny valley about it.

[@almightyhotdoglady5383]

@@DanielVerberne “Deepfaked Myung” lmfao

[@danielarazzore335]

He speaks, but I don't understand what he says... sorry!

[@jpake]

I miss seeing Petrucci's facial expressions.

[@theoriginalheartstrummer]

I miss seeing Myung's. 🤣

[@lanreb920]

Should start calling for a John Sasqwatchi...😱

[@joeking9760]

..or Portnoy's

[@ScottAndersonYT]

@@joeking9760 🥱

[@karaokeofficial2136]

@@joeking9760 💤

[@brunnlake]

A Change of seasons is one of my absolute favourite songs so this interview made me very excited for the new album!

[@MisterDoctorAustin]

I’m so excited for this album - ever since I heard James belting out “BIG CHUNGUS” I’ve been super excited for his vocals on this album, not to mention Mangini coming more and more alive each album… oh man I just can’t wait!

[@maximummatt73]

Big chungus?? The fuck?

[@MisterDoctorAustin]

@@maximummatt73 kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqCrdIeJpZaFbrc seems to me that something big is coming, big big

[@acoolduckinabanana7274]

@@maximummatt73 it was a request on Cameo

[@rm-stuffs2802]

I have this album, and believe me, soooooo great album 🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@naruo1928]

The DT family all over the world is looking forward to 'A View From The Top Of The World'! 世界中のDTファミリーがA View From The Top Of The Worldを楽しみにしています。

[@sky-may1928]

As I open my eyes each day, all I want to see is you🥰

[@ivandkhar3271]

John Myung is my favourite of all time he is a cool guy.

[@remifalasido2903]

A kind of ... John Deacon ;)

[@pabloguaramato1217]

I couldn't be more happier and hyped for the release of this new album. Absolutely love Dream Theater. They are my favorite band ever, and listening to them on how they came to the ideas behind this new record is music for my ears.

[@BigIsk52]

I couldn't agree more Pablo. Very excited for the new music.

[@BJ-fj6jw]

I would urge anyone to watch the Dream Theatre: Drummer Auditions part 11 --- to get into the musical mindset of these unique and extraordinary musicians.

[@roba1899]

When John Myung spoke, I couldn't really hear anything but I felt that emotion that Near Death Experiencers must feel when they see Jesus ..

[@carl13220]

7:02 - 7:29 : John Myung never spoke so much during an interview. World record !

[@carl13220]

@Agent 0-1-0 I know. We all know that Myung is an introvert. Introverts don't like to speak. I still don't understand why JP keeps on putting him in this uncomfortable position.

[@jasonje125]

I am a South Korean like Myung and Joe Hann in Linkin Park. Dream Theater has not just been a band but a life time teacher to me from whom I have learned so much about what life is. It's been 30 years now since I became the biggest fan of Dream Theater. I feel so thankful to their existence itself. My life would be a totally different one now if it had not been for them really.

[@maudeb7530]

it was 1996 and I was 18 years old, I already listened to several rock and metal bands, one day a school mate gave me a tape of a band called "dream theater". it contained songs like "pull me under", "under a Glass Moon", "a Change of Seasons" ... I have never heard anything like it ! my life has changed! the following year FII came out, it was my first concert!

[@LaurieRycher]

Seeing these guys in Houston in December, John P was my fiancees guitar idol. He bought his Ernie Ball Music Man JP6 and was a terrific guitarist. Unfortunately May 27 2020 he passed away suddenly at the young age of 35. I am PRAYING I can bring his fav shirt with John P on it and the Ernie Ball and meet John for a pic in his honor.

[@jarreldrakeabugan7937]

omg, that's so heartbreaking. I hope you are doing well..

[@LaurieRycher]

@@jarreldrakeabugan7937 thank you! One day at at time is all I can do

[@AerisVelivolus]

My condolences for your devastating experience. I wish you the best for the present and strength to overcome it for the future: Wherever he is, I'm sure his spirit will carry on. A big hug from Spain!

[@LaurieRycher]

@@AerisVelivolus thank you!

[@jounruh1349]

You always have to turn the volume up, once JM speaks… to hear the 5 words… love that guy :)

[@TheSSJSnoop]

Awesome Interview with my favorite band! I recently been doing Karaoke of the entire Metropolis part 2 album. Love these guys!!!

[@fabiofsumi]

5 minutes in and James' T-Shirt perfectly matches his facial expressions.

[@aju86]

This is the best James has looked in a long time

[@kkdeveauxgue2784]

I have heard all their albums,practically grew up with them,never missed a album,I'm about to buy a Vinyl stereo just a simple set up just to listen to their music,its very moody and beautiful and inspiring so...uplifting..so positive,and Jeff's voice just soars on those albums,I can almost imagine the singing on this new album,since they been gone from the studio for a long...time,they probably pushed themselves over the edge on this album🤔🎸🎵🎼🎶

[@ultimatefunktimegroovystan7885]

John Myung has not aged a day. That's the power of the groove

[@loombaron]

mike is amazing, saw them live today!

[@Zuroth]

Can't wait to hear those Scenes From a Memory and Change Of Seasons influence on the upcoming record!

[@bonedoc4556]

I can do with out Metropolis part 58

[@OthmaneMsa]

please just enjoy the album as It is.. no need to link it with any other stuff.. that is how I enjoy every album they realised .. every album is a new one ! I m not looking for a copy of an old one

[@Zuroth]

@@bonedoc4556 I agree with you on that, but what I understood from the interview is that they would like to revisit in some sense the energy that was captured on those songs, I don't think they are trying to recycle old ideas from back then and in my humble opinion those pieces of music come from a time when DT still had to prove themselves, since A Change Of Seasons was written alongside the I&W songs and in that period they were getting out of their failed first record deal, couldn't find a singer and were still on day-jobs. Needless to say that the situation surrounding the recording process of Scenes From a Memory was different from that, but coming from the commercial failure of Falling Into Infinity, it was do or die for them, at least that's how Portnoy described the mindset when recording Scenes From a Memory, and going back to that attitude would be great for them, again, in my humble opinion.

[@brosphbehemoth6141]

Been a fan of these guys for 25+ years. Seen them live 18 times. IMO they can’t capture that energy from before because they’re a different band now and not to beat a dead horse but one of the main writers and influencers of that older stuff has been out of the band 10 plus years now……. Also let’s not forget that Jordan was not in the band at that point either so he didn’t write any of that material. A Change of Seasons was written by JP, MP, and Kevin Moore. They won’t ever write anything close to A Change of Seasons again.

[@Zuroth]

@@brosphbehemoth6141 you have a point there, besides, A Change Of Seasons is about a very personal topic for Portnoy so there's no possible way for them to replicate something like that, but I still have my hopes in them bringing back some of that old vibe to this newer material.

[@rutgerhoekstra1666]

JM needs to talk more in interviews I actually like his voice it’s soothing and calm. And when he talks he has some of the best answers to the questions

[@kimbersaw]

I'm exciting, can't wait any longer...

[@Mitchell779]

Maaan, I was pumped for this album and then in this video them saying that A Change of Seasons influenced this new album a lot is making me even more excited for this!!!!!!

[@SheyMirza]

Yea legend has it that if you're sitting next to the interveiwer you're ignored lol! Nice hair Mike!

[@RyanxDunn]

Well he didn't really direct a question at John Myung, he kind of just answered on his own, and him and Mike were the only ones that didn't get a question directed at them. So Mike could have said something if he wanted to I guess; he wasn't isolated as the only guy who didn't get a question. It'd have been nice to hear him say something though

[@1977tme]

@@RyanxDunn There are also two more parts to this interview, so I am sure we will be hearing more from them both.

[@RyanxDunn]

@@1977tme oh nice I'm looking forward to when they release

[@jeremythornton433]

These guys are great! I love this! The positivity is just contagious! Can't wait to get the album and see them in Toronto.

[@User-ag8786]

John Myung is so active today! I’m impressed!

[@danytolotti6900]

DT is amazing band very emotion video and excelent new single (The Alien) a big hug from argentina

[@sazidhasankhan9144]

Finally after 30 years of being immortal, father time has caught up to JM :p

[@TheReaverOfDarkness]

Nah he's probably just dying his hair so people don't begin to suspect anything.

[@GeoffreySplaneChannel]

Still looks good. Hardly a wrinkle.

[@RetrOchannel]

Barely

[@volstaggleba5865]

@@TheReaverOfDarkness damn u are right

[@SirPraiseSun]

this album was amazing hope they all take care of their health n live long most rockstars/metalheads age fast from the stress andthey drink n party nonstop

[@stephenm.1988]

Its their first interview about their 15th album and it is uploaded on 15th of september

[@Jin.Yoon.]

I'm so happy that they are so workerholic. Cannot wait another month. Love you guys!

[@gurlerium]

when i listen to the album: 1st time ehhhhhhh an average album for DT 2nd time hmmmmmmm thats becoming instresting 3rd time ohhhh nice work 4th time OHHHH GOD what an album 5th time yes im at the top of the world AMAZING ALBUM

[@urbanbeardman6840]

I can’t wait for the album. And I still can’t get over that glorious beard on J.P. Man, I just love these guys. The one band I've been listening to for the better part of two decades - and they’re still around, still creating epic music. Thanks for keeping the dream alive. 🙏🤘

[@zolyfaith]

I like a lot the title of this album, i think this is my favorite. I'm sure the album will be another masterpiece of DT! Can't wait to listen to it. Nice interview guys!

[@AlainBoudard]

Much love from France guys, love you since... Whoah a long time now. Very hyped for the new album 😎

[@Frankpunishher]

I'm so happy to hear they are revisiting old songs and incorporate the DT essence to the new album.

[@lorenzomarchi1359]

I remember DT in Fucecchio at Festival Marea ahhhh legendary...love u guys forever greetings from Italy!

[@luisherrera3690]

Estamos todos de acuerdo en que JM es genial!!!!

[@fernandolucas4596]

todos son geniales xd

[@luisherrera3690]

@@fernandolucas4596 XD

[@floriankurz4169]

James LaBrie NO es genial.

[@luisherrera3690]

@@floriankurz4169 : o

[@lockecole57]

@@floriankurz4169 James LaBrie ES genial.

[@larsskov6716]

What an album. Blew me totally away. Thanks guys for making this kind of experiences. Awesome

[@geoffreymerrifield5666]

Looking forward to the new album. Love the reference to A Change Of Seasons. That is my favorite track of DT.

[@bunnihilator]

DT only puts out top notch quality music. I am so exited for this new journey album.

[@mxdaw]

You can tell the instruments they play by their shoes. Drummer has thin, light chucks, singer has big show-y boots, keys & guitar just some comfortable whatever trainers and bass got the heavy duty anchors on his feet.

[@scottchappell3193]

We all look at dream theater from the top of the world,when I first saw dt in 92 I've always been looking at dt from the top of the world

[@nufayer]

Looks like LaBrie wanted to reflect the saying on his t shirt on his face too.

[@TheReaverOfDarkness]

): he looks like he's cruising for a hug (:

[@TheReaverOfDarkness]

@Jason Born no, no he doesn't

[@notsomoody5338]

@Jason Born 👎

[@SirPraiseSun]

@Jason Born u look like mao

[@sethcollins893]

There something about this interview that shows how much these band mates that have become such a huge reference to the genre are taking their music, their fans, and their influences so seriously. This is Dream Theater. Will there ever be another ?

[@mitchwarren1600]

Imagine how epic a film would be , if they made the sound track.

[@DanielVerberne]

Mitch, absolutely man! I've got a specific track in mind too for a movie introduction..... the movie in my mind is set in the future, on the Moon. The movie opens with the camera passing over grey-coloured dust and sand, and then larger rocks as Bridges in the Sky plays from 0:44 with the choir-like section and throat-singing. The camera, we now realise is panning up and over a huge mountain on the Moon. When it crests that mountain and looks over, Bridges in the Sky is at 1:36 as Petrucci kicks in his guitar and the camera unfolds an amazing vista - behold, in a vast crater on the Moon is a sprawling Moon base, with advanced robots and suited human figures roaming around doing all manner of busy things. We cut to a montage-like scene where by the rhythm of the heavy section is beautifully synched with mechanical things happening on screen - bang! - the crunch as a robot effortlessly tosses aside a Moon boulder into a distant heap, bang! - an exosuited human engages a high-powered laser to fuse the lunar regolith into a solid material for building domes and passageways. ---------- Anyway, in my mind it's cool.

[@demonalisdragon9674]

I can't wait to hear the second single and the full album Dream Theater you guys rock my world 🎤🎸🎸🎹🥁

[@fireinthepentagram]

I can't wait for October 22nd please bring another single! Can you get enough of this guys talking about their music? Whatta Legends!

[@Gorbyrev]

Woo hoo - Proj Report time! So excited about the new album. Thank you guys for drawing from the creative well so deeply over so many years.

[@Slasher744]

I like how silent and shy JM is. You can sense that he is a geniue good "Buddy" Type of guy. Much love!

[@tomasolivares4984]

Strong words by John Myung

[@abdulholidin]

all the news that comes from DT directly, I always like it....

[@kevinminaldo5402]

So happy the title says "PART 1" cause I wanna hear MORE! :D

[@Dinga_Detta_Chhangte]

Can't wait the new album. Beside the musical inspiration, the Personalities of the members also play a big role in my life. DT forever ❤

[@BigIsk52]

Agreed. DT forever!

[@matic_39]

See you in Zagreb next year! Its gonna be a dream come trough seeing you live

[@ejc8017]

DT permitió que el rock progresivo no muriera allá por los 90s. Y refrescó el genero agregando ese sonido metalero y dejando volar las ideas locas con su virtuosismo. Para ese entonces las bandas clásicas en actividad habian dejado de lado el caracter progresivo. Y DT lo reivindicó yendo en contra de todas las modas de los ultimos 30 años. Aguante DT papu!

[@ethandunn7026]

Imma blast through this whole album in one night at work

[@tylerbailey9329]

Get this album in my lifffffeeeeee already..............

[@RohimGoox]

Dream Theater Indonesia mana suaranya,

[@marditandra5940]

Yo!!!

[@RohimGoox]

@@marditandra5940 - Thanks bro

[@marditandra5940]

@@RohimGoox masih menunggu kedatangan Dream Theater. Gara-gara Covid ini. Padahal udah beli tiket. Zzzzzz

[@ariesuhendro9191]

HADEEEERRRR YEAHHH

[@RohimGoox]

@@ariesuhendro9191 Thanks Bro

[@pipps1158]

@7:30 __ So what I’m hearing is this is a musical revisit to past songs, but with MM unleashed!

[@BJ-fj6jw]

While watching this interview, I saw a video of theirs - wanted to know who played what--- WOW. Their set up is amazing and impressive. Love how they incorporated the background choir - and pit orchestra. Do they always do this? Coming back to the interview, one cannot help to be in awe of them. I like their concept and appreciate their musicianship, add cool intelligence to the list.

[@Wg-zx5ve]

An awesome interview with my musical Superheroes!

[@howardjohny]

Pacific northwest fans say "thanks for including us this tour! See you soon" ♫

[@wesshepard]

I’m excited guys!

[@davebasch5995]

James is never seen in a shirt without words ( and images?) on it

[@rhondaneri1912]

Love the band hope u come to Rochester new York

[@realbasstranscriptions6386]

This album brought a lot of lte ideas, i'm very excited to see the final result.

[@tisho91]

"A change of seasons" is the exact reason why I've become a greater fan of Dream Theater last couple of years in comparison to previous ones in which I just heard a couple of compositions and just liked them and didn't pay much attention to this band. And that is not because I was unfortunate to lose my Mom last year (which on a personal level made Portnoy's message in that song resonate with me even stronger today than when I first discovered it back in 2019-2020.) This particular song is a masterpiece in almost every aspect - it is a 20-something minute long EP, has 3 incredible solos, but the lyrics are so strong and so powerful, I always want to like... jump and shout the end phrases before it finishes. The album cover is also great. I am a fan of winter type of guy so I have had periods in my life where I felt like a small kid playing naked in the snow. Because life's really cold sometimes (in a metaphoric sense). The other great reason why I love that song is that it's about life in general and the maturity that you get and the lessons that you learn from such an experience losing a parent/loved one when you're mid-age. I'm 30 now and I believe that in 1995 these guys were around that point in life so it makes perfect sense to have this song pan out the way it did and transcend this truly meaningful message about life. Guys are amazing! They made a wonderful concert in Sofia, Bulgaria this Monday. But my true DREAM is to hear Change of Seasons the next time around. I wonder if that would ever be possible in my lifetime?

[@dp-yv9gz]

7:01 - He speaks....

[@matthewfreiley645]

Let's go baby!!! So glad you guys are a very productive band. I wish Metallica and Megadeth had made as much progress as you guys had since the pandemic!! lol

[@dixienormous2440]

Plandemic.

[@marcthedashergd6321]

So far Megadeth is showing their progress. Metallica is pretty silent about their new material though.

[@matthewfreiley645]

@@marcthedashergd6321 true. And crazy enough, Metallica has had an album almost a year after Dystopia!

[@hpjames9224]

And not a single word or question put to, from the best drummer they’ve ever had. So much for treating Mangini like family. Despicable what the band and management did to him. DT should be ashamed. Some ‘business’ decision.

[@AlbertMontinola]

7:02 Myung starts to speak. 😊

[@BranimirHabek]

JM talking. the best part!

[@primitivealien]

John Myung is wearing the boots from the album cover.

[@trombone28]

oh my lord i cant wait for this

[@ARXIDMEDIA]

🤟🤟🤟🤟 waiting for new album

[@sampledude8846]

7:00 OMG he speaks.

[@hannahkozlovic1715]

Pretty damn hype for this not gonna lie

[@fsociety3426]

Os cara não virão no Brasil vei...doido pra ver o show dos cara!!!

[@ayrtonsantana4213]

Rock in Rio ?

[@fsociety3426]

@@ayrtonsantana4213 Não mano, quando eles fazem tours pelos países...eles irão começar ano que vem, só que n inclui o Brasil.

[@-RJ-hw6qq]

Tão dizendo por aí que a noite do metal vai ser Iron Maiden, Dream Theater, Megadeth, Sepultura e Orquestra Sinfônica Brasileira.

[@josephferraro6149]

This band drives my musical spirit. What an amazing class of musicians and people are Dream Theater. Will be taking in my 23rd show in November. Cant wait.

[@stevestone07]

And the drummer as per usual just sits n stares!! :)

[@Februari281]

JM the calmest man in this best team, hahhaa, good luck DT

[@tommygorat6384]

Congrats for ur 1st Grammy, Guyss

[@claudevieaul1465]

Looking forward to no15! :) What I've heard so far I already locked on to as it doesn't seem to follow this ridiculous loudness-war - there's a transparency in 'Alien' that I missed before... I hope the rest is the same, less fatiguing! (none of us is getting any younger 😉😭🤣) I hope you always get to do what you guys enjoy doing best - and long may that continue 👍

[@dersudetenlander1429]

Ja wir werden alt! DT sollte anfangen langsamer zu spielen, damit wir mit dem hören hinterher kommen. ✌️😆

[@claudevieaul1465]

@@dersudetenlander1429 Hahaha, genau! 🤣🤣 Alt sein ist nicht so schwierig, alt *werden* aber... 🤘🤣

[@rly.a1638]

Appreciate & sincere respect to DT, still get along & keep creative- A little super huge of a dream that Dream theater Mike Portnoy - reunited - playing all ( Budokan Live 2004 ) Songlists & Full album of Image & Words next ) please make it happen please...Becouse i believe "Me & all of Dream Theater fans all over the World is dreaming, wishing & waiting for that moment to finally come, true"

[@meshuggahman3225]

F U C K N O.. dont need the other guy.. EVER.. MM is DT.

[@brosphbehemoth6141]

@@meshuggahman3225 he’s DT’s drummer now but he isn’t DT…

[@igornaimoli7321]

We're (im)patiently waiting for the new single

[@jordanlutz8307]

Might not be a new single. I mean it's only 7 songs. Don't want to give away too much.

[@idunno2264]

Friday invisible monster

[@igornaimoli7321]

@@jordanlutz8307 Inside Out always publishes three singles and I think Noxon confirmed it will be the case this time too

[@igornaimoli7321]

@@idunno2264 not officially yet

[@RyanxDunn]

I think I'll actually hold off on any new singles so that the album is more fresh and I have more to 'chew on' when it releases. Otherwise I can listen to the singles (2 or 3 of them potentially) and then when the album releases be too tired of them and not listen to them again.

[@greedygringoprospecting6941]

cd is order cant wait for the release.

[@SirPraiseSun]

nobody talking about how fuckin perfect Labrie sounds in this album god dam

[@mikehoy2213]

Alcoholics Anonymous Drinking Game - Drink every time James smiles! lol

[@Raymaster7482]

There is a new solo album from JLB coming? Sweet!

[@OthmaneMsa]

what are these guys doing is fabulous , making a new album in every 2 years since + 20 years.. with 100 and 100 riffs in each one.. they are so fucking creative.. look for exemple at Metallica simple songs and they are struggling making new ideas

[@Heatwave9000]

Metallica haven't released a decent album since their self titled album

[@jeremywilson8158]

I'm hoping the new album has a more dynamic mastering provided in both the Hi-Res and Blu-ray release. They have done this for the entire Mangini era so I am hoping for this trend to continue on 'A View From The Top Of The World'.

[@Lighter41]

They definitely provide a 5.1 surround mix on the Blu-ray of the Deluxe version, which I find ever better.

[@joaopaulocarvalhodt]

Yes, John Myung, sabe falar em inglês! 👽❤🤘