'A View From The Top Of The World' DTHQ Interview (Part 2)

In the second installment of a new 3-part interview recorded at DTHQ, Dream Theater discuss the making of the new album ‘A View From The Top The World’.
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[@PrefieroEscribirAmano]

while everybody talks, it feels like Myung is expanding his mind in other dimension, or probably is just playing bass in his mind. love that guy.

[@frankenstein588]

ahahhahahahahha

[@peterheath7960]

I transcendend.

[@alexfunkyd]

Ans nods his head in agreement of what the boys are saying. he's one cool cat..

[@dvidthoel7209]

Or he's thinking how he hates how inflated all their egos have become and only does it for a paycheck

[@daphenomenalz4100]

@@dvidthoel7209 shut up

[@SebaProgre]

100% agree with John Myung in this one...

[@MasterLeuban]

Totalmente de acuerdo

[@elhamakhiru1825]

Yeah...

[@yogee0007]

😂

[@Zuroth]

You just gotta love how James says: "That's not a vocal section!"

[@BreakingAllIllusions]

"Oh we gotta get that" 😁

[@bluecollarboys6294]

That was awesome, very candid

[@notsomoody5338]

He big mad xD

[@JG-og1wy]

He seems so grumpy in these interviews lol

[@Zuroth]

@@JG-og1wy to be fair, he is wearing a shirt that has written "Dead Inside" on it, so we kinda have expect that attitude from him 😅

[@jameskelly9522]

John Myung really holding back his excitement...

[@Nickolaars]

Just like LaBrie. 🤣

[@martinkrajc472]

he is thinking about his bass, he hates being without it

[@AJPMUSIC_OFFICIAL]

@@Nickolaars James is a chill dude, look back at the Awake era i interviews, MP is super hyper and Labrie is just always a cool guy.

[@venturahxyz8088]

They are all so calm and kind. I really would enjoy to hang out with them if only for one hour

[@ClownTrader1]

John Myung speaks with his mind. He has the answers to the universe. You just cant hear him.

[@superbatman3762]

John Petrucci slowly turns into Hagrid.

[@janosskublics7438]

Wait until his hair starts greying and he turns into 100% Dumbeldore

[@feralkitty9378]

Super buff hagrid

[@nikatapi]

Love Mangini's enthusiasm and character, what a great guy

[@aaronhenning5184]

I'm really exited to hear the new album. I'd love to see a tour of DTHQ. I really enjoy the behind the scenes videos

[@garysanders3193]

I love the fact that they are all involved with writing throughout the entire process. Not, ok call me when you guys are done type thing.

[@jjboomba]

I cant wait how John Myung will shine on this album!

[@poopityscoopity2042]

I can’t wait for the new album! The singles are great. Invisible monster is my favorite, however.

[@realBlueMoonMusic]

Felt so completely Dream Theater. Ofc we can't say anything yet. Dream Theater always breaks any and all expectations.

[@dudydude3287]

Blue Moon Studios Except last album. That wasn't very fun for me

[@DanLokar]

Listening to these guys talking about recording sessions makes me want to watch a 2 hours jam session from them so bad. I'd pay money to watch!

[@Jin.Yoon.]

This album is going to be a masterpiece! Can't wait until 22nd!

[@marinhrabric6162]

Yeah same

[@silvereminence]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2TPpJ6if7CMidE

[@willspeakman2461]

I love listening to james talk. It hard to get a grip whats going on in his head. He seems like quite a humble guy.

[@ThiagoCamposOfficial]

I agree with John Myung.

[@easton_ography]

He was thinking about Bad Salad 🥗

[@nadel-fu4wz]

So many Rush and Yes references. I love that. They absolutely reminds me of these two band. That's why I love Dream Theater.❤

[@CorysDieCastDen]

John Petrucci is such a nice, down to earth guy

[@oppermanfitness]

John Myung stole the show on this one. He’s so well spoken and really expresses his approach on this new album. 🤣

[@levig384]

hahahaha

[@CalvinHodge]

mangini is such a cheerful person lol

[@bluecollarboys6294]

I think he’s a breath of fresh air for the band.

[@sourcescience]

That’s the worst bit of him. I absolutely hate the little pipsqueak.

[@bluecollarboys6294]

@@sourcescience no worries! I’m sure he’d feel the same way about you. Lmfao. Could you imagine loving a band, and one of the members would dislike you.

[@CalvinHodge]

@@sourcescience ...okay

[@CalvinHodge]

@@bluecollarboys6294 oh totally. i liked portnoy too. he seemed cheerul and charismatic. mangini is the same way. id love to meet him at some point

[@DVTOM]

John Myung's explanation of the entire writing and thought process throughout this video is how I approach my own writing. His attention to detail and how he thinks and expresses himself was brilliant in this video. I realized that if it wasn't for JM's voice in this band they would just exist. He is in the band that writes long songs but his approach is "less is more" lol

[@amyshahputra]

john myoung..my idol...dream theatre my feveret band..love from Malaysia..

[@WaterMusic34]

Good point by LaBrie on the flow. Love these guys.

[@atranfanatic]

Dream Theater is my favorite band that is still around since Rush retired. But Rush will always be my favorite band of all time! Can't wait to pick up this new album!

[@daphenomenalz4100]

Rush is probably john's fav band too

[@nikthomas-le7915]

I love John Myung. However, including him in a group interview seems redundant. He doesn't really need to say anything....he is content with allowing his work speak for him.... which it does in spades. He's probably writing the next Dream Theater album in his head 😉 I met him in 2011 on the A Dramatic Turn Of Events tour and he was warm and engaging. A gentle man with a great awe about him.... and an amazing artist! 🤘😎🤘

[@TheDutchMaurits]

True, but it wouldn't do to leave him out when you're interviewing Dream Theater as a band.

[@shanegriffin2215]

I FREAKING LOVE THIS ALBUM!!!!!!! They masterfully combine physics, algebra, geometry, chemistry, and calculus into an extremely enjoyable eargasm. Just incredible.

[@LeoOz365]

5 geniouses together in one band...It is just out of this world...! I will live a fan,and I will die a fan...!

[@ethanbruley8858]

Robot myung was shut down for a good minute when John first talked.

[@MrGencyExit64]

I've never heard him talk :)

[@BreakingAllIllusions]

@@MrGencyExit64: Me neither

[@nissenilsson9158]

@@MrGencyExit64 he talked last interview

[@kallehakkanen2189]

Jordan’s awesome Freudian slip: ”We’re a prog metal bRand”. (9:57)

[@oceanmachine1906]

Exactly what I've been saying actually, at some point they became a brand

[@JamesMansell100]

I'm pretty sure he says 'band', but the interviewer says 'right' at the same time, so it sounds like 'brand'.

[@BreakingAllIllusions]

Pre-ordered the Deluxe Box Set yesterday. Can't wait man 🤘🏽🤘🏽 October 22nd couldn't come sooner? 🙌🏽🤜🏽🤛🏽🙌🏽

[@carlosallef6329]

That's it's so good This album is amazing. Energy and power 😎

[@martinkrajc472]

i love how after all those years they can still surprise each other with their skill

[@BonapaceThiago]

Myung was so emphatic that I'm still shocked

[@llianofficial9743]

Great Single song Can't wait the full album Alien is great music Invincible monster is cool

[@insidedutchculture]

Mangini = huggable.

[@user-ft8sz4xy4i]

Mangini probably have better hair than my wife

[@memolano100]

Lol 😂

[@zemirukaiba]

It took me 1 year to enjoy this album.. Finally I can say this album is really good!

[@fredericoalves2790]

God! That John Myung won't stop speaking, will he?? 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@VoodooChaos]

Been a fan since 2005! I keep coming back to DT, absolute favorite band for inspiration.

[@lailirakhmawati8188]

John Myung & John Petrucci ❤️

[@mamaschhangte7543]

DT forever 👍🌹♥️

[@maginaflamerdfanai8167]

DT's one of the greatest band of all,,,,👍🏻👍🏻

[@enthos38]

Looking forward to the new album and I’m going to miss seeing DT on tour. I don’t think I would have chosen JLB’s T-Shirt for a band interview, but thankfully the band seems very lively. JM is being JM of course, he lets the bass do the talking. 🙂

[@Gorbyrev]

The excitement is building. The next year's deep dive listen is about to arrive!

[@Zook85]

Just off screen there's a spider making its web, and it's blowing Myung's mind.

[@jake_a_harrison]

It's amazing how much you can from these guys in a simple interview

[@gaetanoingrasciotta8828]

You guys are amazing!

[@bahritkharakor9257]

Can't really wait for the album to be released...😍🤩

[@TheSharps]

I wonder if Myung even gets paid

[@thepriest98]

Myung died 7 years ago. This is the stuffed toy version

[@achmada9338]

Be positive first and foremost

[@demonalisdragon9674]

Can't wait for Part'3 and the 3rd and final single before the actual album is released on October 22ed

[@JoolsGuitar]

I have learnt so much from you guys, Being a DT fan is 10 times better than going to college. Can't wait for the new release. Much love.

[@DavidOakesMusic]

I love the way John and Jordan say the word Forward. Like Foe Would...

[@daverdz7348]

Myung is the best! my favorite speechman!!

[@guillertxt]

Capos!!!!! Saludos desde Argentina

[@dadina_zote]

Mike mangini fans here 👍👍👍😀

[@silvereminence]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2TPpJ6if7CMidE

[@notsomoody5338]

1. Black clouds and silver linings. 2.six degrees of inner turbulence. 3 train of thought.. Them albums go buuurrrrrrrr

[@gin-paris]

The tour was sorry, I'm hold on DT come to Japan. Take care and healthy 🙏💕

[@nastrix19]

Transitional craftmanship

[@sourcescience]

Dream Theater really is becoming the Status Quo of progressive rock music.

[@TheTheaterdreamer]

1:30 Rudess moves his foot in 16th notes

[@bottle1211]

love the new album, well done guys

[@drg4566]

Reporter: bla bla bla bla... Whoever in DT: bla bla bla bla... JM brain: cut the crap and let's go jam!

[@YuTuboTuTubas]

Cool guys. Love very much this DT

[@bankitsyiem1027]

Please do DTHQ tour video🙏

[@FacePallm94]

Could you imagine the opportunity of sitting down with these guys and having a conversation about music for 30 minutes. That would be something special.

[@oscarmauricioramirezhencke3547]

Team working master class, brilliant minds!

[@lanzgiantz9100]

Love it😍🎶

[@amjreptx1]

Myung is my spirit animal

[@Tonatiuth]

Can't wait

[@summerwolf1414]

when i bought the album i saw only 7 tracks on it and i immediatly though oh there has to be a couple 20+ minute tracks on this and i was right. Amazing record just amazing i will be adding it to the playlists on my internet radio station for sure.

[@johntnguyen1976]

I mean...I want a full video tour of DT HQ. Like a lot!

[@Drummershy]

So sorry you had to cancel your 2021 tour. Hope for the best in 22.

[@scottofsc]

@@Bluem00n7 I didn’t buy tickets as I was concerned the tour might get canceled, was I part of the problem?! Lol

[@austin5732]

@@scottofsc I bought 200$ tickets for texas. I've never seen DT that's why. They are a big band and they are playing at semi big venues I don't think lack of sales for dt is the issue. The jazz group "snarky puppy" canceled too due to covid and they are a small group.

[@austin5732]

@@Bluem00n7 it's not canceled its starts in February of next year.

[@melodic777]

@@scottofsc you should’ve got tickets. They’re going to tour so now you don’t even have tickets

[@all-seeingobama3361]

@UCv3fKUWEbBNNgtcQJF4ThIg dumbest comment, it's delayed not cancelled and when I bought tickets half the venue was already gone within the first couple hours

[@vewilli]

Incredible musicians, virtuosos from outer space! Can hardly await the new album.

[@synapsebandofficial2982]

CHANGING THE 2ND VERSE IS THE NEW BLACK 🔥

[@julessimon7665]

We are waiting.

[@daphenomenalz4100]

Mangini is a really cheeful guy just like portnoy, but less chaotic 😂. But we all love portnoy for the chaos🤘

[@BangethDaDrum]

It'd be cool if Part 3 was a tour of HQ!!

[@DavidOakesMusic]

5:20 for the people who say they are bored and don't want to be there.

[@aryasurya2332]

What is gonna come next, we don’t know. This attitude…. That is why I love Dream Theater.

[@adriandelarosa2537]

-Hey mr. Myung, you barely speak a word, can you talk about your process into writing and recording? -Do you know Im tired about everybody thinks Im the quite guy? -Oh, sorry dear John, Im really sorry about that horrible prejudice but can you tell us all about your amazing bass sound and lines in to this récord? -Yes.

[@tylerbailey9329]

This album could be a classic, I'm convinced.

[@CalvinHodge]

true

[@MaverickMustaine]

There is music, and there is Dream Theater.

[@SalvoVecchioGuitar]

classy songs from the past, like Another Day, voices, Spirit carries on or wither are a bit missed; but as always, I can't wait for the new album and enjoying meanwhile John's new solo record and LQE. DT rules

[@idalex76]

Super!

[@veralir1016]

Cool thanks

[@hondagl100k9]

Sehat-sehat terus pakde-pakde 🙏

[@bradygraham5126]

Myung writing new songs in his head in this interview

[@danialafiq8596]

hahahaha 🤣🤣

[@dimak6906]

best!!! 🤘♥️

[@ad78]

JM does what’s his best with this 2nd part lol

[@trex1949]

Myung is the best!

[@oppermanfitness]

John Myung is just like I play bass I don’t got shit to say 🤣

[@Wolf-fl4gi]

If the rest of the band says everything you could say than what's really left to say 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@oppermanfitness]

@@Wolf-fl4gi he never says anything though haha

[@Wolf-fl4gi]

@@oppermanfitness He's already composed a new album in His head 😆

[@luislezaun1903]

Los mejores músicos y la mejor banda de todos los tiempos

[@mariafernandezmarana2640]

my most favorite!!!!yahooo yep yepi hurryah!!!rrrooock!

[@muhammadropik3582]

🤘🤘🤘

[@Noemy27147]

♥️♥️♥️

[@DavidOakesMusic]

Their last *epic* was Illumination Theory on Dream Theater. Only 3 albums ago. 2013 ?

[@wetji1233]

And it was great.

[@igornaimoli7321]

Yeah it was 8 years ago. From 6DOIT to BC&SL there were 4 full epics in 5 albums, it's ok to get 2 epics in other 5 albums (from ADTOE to AVFTTOTW)

[@oceanmachine1906]

Their last GOOD epic was A Change Of Seasons

[@wetji1233]

@@oceanmachine1906 if u dont think Illumination Theory is good i dont know what to tell u

[@beverlybassitt9479]

Great 👍

[@camilovsky227]

Good on ya guys...

[@Azjedi13]

now the whole tour is postponed...big time bummer because the first show was in my city!