DREAM THEATER As I Am Live HELLFEST 21.06.2019

[@fernandochapa1433]

Hello guys, I’m a professional sound engineer. I see a lot of speculation regarding mm cymbal placement. This is actually a somewhat common technique but it is usually made in the studio. The reason is to reject the cymbal noise spill from the Tom and snare mics and vice versa. If you see the video, the cymbal microphones are actually pointing upwards, this is because the pattern of the microphone are most likely cardioid, this means that they reject the sound from the back (wher the cable connects). I guess it’s pretty unusual to use this set up in a live scenario. Usually drummers find it very uncomfortable, but if mike mangini is comfortable playing like this, why not do it? As a live sound mixer you should always aim for the highest quality sound you possibly can. Cheers.

[@ejRecording]

@miscapadesdidn't he say it was to see the crowd and vice versa?

[@stealthstalker812]

No need to make a clarification to those losers man. Mike's success shout out loud to those blabbermouths

[@majesty1770]

john was right on time with his tuning, wow

[@benjamindover8221]

Psychic John

[@austinbramer558]

Albin Saarinen what r u talking about?

[@eluherlu]

there were days when I examined petrucci right hand picking like it was a science

[@dandavidson1704]

I guess his technique got sloppier with age. He has a family now I guess I can’t devote all his time to hit at anymore

[@lunarlight3131]

@@dandavidson1704 such is life bro.

[@pjones8404]

This is a great example of how unique and different every drummer is and while Mike M. is playing the parts perfectly, it doesn't have that Portnoy flair and feel. When he is playing his own original material, MM is an unstoppable force. I just don't care for him playing Portnoy's stuff.

[@diegocalle77]

0:14 harmonics man

[@sokar9537]

sounds like and justice for all: 0 bass

[@manpok313]

Good doctor music👍🖒

[@ericgaldyanz6534]

Not knowing how to breathe correctly is definitely getting things pretty rough for James when singing... A great therapy led by a professional might help 🙏🏻

[@danielprudhoe647]

Age probably plays a factor too. He is 57 now. His lung capacity isn't going to be the same as it was when they first wrote this song when he was 39/40.

[@moviesforfree8653]

Very awesome metal blood

[@al-jafrasshiddiq8139]

🤟

[@psychedelicfright85]

Are this band's fans pretentious dorks or what? Lol. Sounds good to me.

[@jonhall4676]

Yes they talk shit on a guy who was hand picked by the band,,

[@manpok313]

Ping palm enau drink

[@manpok313]

Campur bir bintang top

[@manpok313]

Lombok gili terawangan and....

[@sebastianskoczylas6556]

Remote hi hats it's strange posision.

[@firmannoor1659]

Hrat bnr mainya

[@stealthstalker812]

mirip ulun bah

[@DaKeezl]

Couldn‘t agree more…

[@moisesaristigueta4751]

Mangini looks 🤯

[@j.d.harvis9184]

I'm sorry. I love this band unconditionally, but LaBrie is, hear me out, washed up. DT needs to get an Arnel Pineda (Journey) in there. James can record amazing vocals, but live, he sounds like a drunk guy at a karaoke bar.

[@eltonoliveira4541]

True

[@eltonoliveira4541]

I also love this band but I think his voice doesn't fit with the band's sound.

[@iulia.bianca.b]

Well, these lyrics are who they aimed at when they wrote them, then. Sorry, but you can't like Dream Theater and not like LaBrie. He's perfect for Dream Theater. These musicians are so damn perfect that they don't need a pretentious vocalist stealing the spotlight. He's just there to add some human sound to the amazing sound these guys produce. I love his melodic and dramatic voice in contrast to their instruments. Also, this recording is sh!t. I've heard them live twice in the last 4 years and LaBrie sounded amazing!

[@cshq177]

Cartoons...

[@myplaguesify]

putting the cymbals overhead just to make different..not cool.

[@GregofRivia]

Some says it's because James's microphone capture the sound of cymbals, but its bullshit.

[@benjamindover8221]

There’s a lot more to it than that but ok

[@myplaguesify]

Benjamin Dover like what?

[@benjamindover8221]

Sound isolation, looks, exercise, precision, power, ect Also, I have a lot more fun when my kit has really high up shit. That’s probably a me thing tho.

[@myplaguesify]

@@benjamindover8221 i think its a waste of power coz you exert more effort reaching up,and in a concert you need a consistent energy throughout.

[@racer80]

But unfortunately the wrong drummer, I don't know why I have such an aversion to Mangini, actually cool guy... but his way of playing just leaves me so cold, he can have technology as he wants, nothing comes to me... Honestly, I'm glad he's gone.

[@swampscott2670]

And now for the wrong keyboard player…

[@MrJonathanainsworth]

@@swampscott2670 Yep, clown music Jordan also has to go.

[@mrfahrenheit677]

You even admit that your dislike for MM makes no sense lmao. Most of the hate he gets is bullshit, and it's "fans" like you who ruin it for the band members with your constant fucking bickering. Get over yourself ffs

[@mrfahrenheit677]

@@MrJonathanainsworth Keep crying, that ain't happening

[@MrJonathanainsworth]

@@mrfahrenheit677 What kind of person plays clown music right after a cool guitar solo like in The Enemy Inside, who does that, it makes all of us cry.

[@juninholp555]

oh my god..... this is sad :(

[@danielprudhoe647]

How is it sad? They're getting old now. Rudess is 64, LaBrie and Mangini are 57, Myung and Petrucci are 53. All bands start to lose some of what made them great the older they get. Stop judging them and how they were performing 20 years ago, this is why all you dweebs come away disappointed, you're comparing a band from its performances in the 90s/early 00s to now, without taking into consideration that these lads are HUMAN. They're not machines like you like to think they are. We should count our lucky stars that they're still around after 30+ years, touring and releasing new music. Be grateful for that instead of being a little bitch because they're not as youthful and energetic as they were when they were in their 30s......

[@yokisullivan8647]

Sad indeed :'(

[@ghostmix04]

Mike portnoy better..

[@e5u4r5o]

No

[@racer80]

​@@e5u4r5omuch better.....

[@rafaelrodriguez3270]

Yes, and thats why he is back now

[@ugods4832]

As i am solo is incredible but omg he seems so difficult, even for Petrucci today... 🥲

[@maryrobot6734]

When you try to improve a masterpiece and u just turn it in a crap! I miss u Mike

[@yanchand3603]

but Mike not miss DT... 🙄

[@maryrobot6734]

yanchand I don't think so

[@austinbramer558]

yanchand oh he would join back in a heartbeat

[@ArthurKite]

Came from the future to tell you that he’s back in 2024.

[@dcmastermindfirst9418]

Meh overrated