Classical Composer reacts to DREAM THEATER: OCTAVARIUM (live in NYC) | The Daily Doug (Ep. 626)

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In this edition of #thedailydoug, I'm returning to one of my all-time favorite episodes on the Daily Doug. I first heard Octavarium by Dream Theater a little over two years ago. And, I've been wanting to return to it in a live setting. This concert at Radio City Music Hall in NYC is just epic, and I just loved experiencing this piece again. I hope you enjoy as much as I did!
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[@CompleteProducer84]

I've heard this song probably 100 times, and I am still tearing up watching this. For my personal taste, this is the peak of music. THANK YOU DOUG!

[@diegopeart]

SCORE is, to this day, the best Dream Theater concert of all time, imho. Setlist is impeccable, boys are at the top of their game, orchestra is flawlessly on top and pristine execution, too. There is no live experience like this one.

[@shellderp]

Dream Theater was just magical in this era

[@CaseyHowdenPhoto]

Talk about full-circle, I'm sure you're aware Portnoy has just re-joined the band. Some of the best and most unexpected news I've heard in a while.

[@HansLandaOfficial]

You HAVE TO do six degrees of inner turbulance live from score, it’s just breathtaking

[@jdbertel33]

The horn player at the end has practiced and dreamed his ENTIRE LIFE for that moment and nailed it

[@Devypocalypse]

No one can ever dissuade me from believing the end solo is the greatest solo ever on the record, let alone this live version where Petrucci milks that final note to utter perfection. You can't end an epic in any better form that this. God tier.

[@Cosdis]

Mike Portnoy is back in Dream Theater! :D

[@carlosnascimento9269]

Out of all the reactions I've seen from Doug, Octavarium seemed to be one of the songs that impressed him most so I'm really looking forward to this.

[@maxhowlett9661]

Every single section of this track showcases a different aspect of DT at their very best. It's amazing how a track that is essentially an album of different parts stitched together is so cohesive and masterful. This track is, to me, DTs magnum opus.

[@AManOfMusic]

Who doesn't love more Dream Theater reactions from Doug?

[@joshsimon5145]

That ending solo always brings me to tears. WOW

[@werbenjagermannjensen3566]

Those people know how lucky they were to watch this live omg. I would be crying for sure

[@joshm1636]

Words cannot express what the ending with the horn section does to my mind, body and soul. Incredible ending to a phenomenal live performance.

[@budi.haryono]

Live performance of In The Presence Of Enemies part 1 & 2 is a must!

[@joakimskurk]

Doug being nostalgic about seeing Portnoy behind the kit, even tho he got into the band after his departure, makes me very nostalgic about seeing Portnoy behind the kit with them . 🥺

[@bernardodc9631]

How epic is that ending??? And Petrucci's face just nails it

[@falloutfan2502]

One of the most amazing shows I've ever been to. Traveled from Peoria to NYC to see it, and was worth every penny.

[@m4r_art]

Mike Portnoy coming back to Dream Theater has to be one of my most favorite things that happened in this 2023/2024 season in terms of music. I hope they can release another Grand Opus like Octavarium and The Count of Tuscany, and I believe Portnoy is key in this happening. Rudess is also more skilled than he used to be. Literally with Petrucci and all of them making up with him, even LaBrie, the future of Dream Theater is finally a hopeful one!

[@sandyferati6625]

Octavarium is my all-time favorite song from any band. Usually, I want more riffy music, but this song is the most unique, interesting, and climactic song Ive heard. Its perfect.