Dream Theater - Facebook Live Q&A (June 28, 2018)

[@juanpablogharzia]

You realize that John Myung is THE King cause of the simple fact that he does not need to raise his voice or call attention to any kind of gesture to be taken seriously. Every time he speaks, everyone shuts up and listens.

[@Potarnul]

Dream Theater are, starting from left to right, John Myung, James LaBrie, Grigori Rasputin, Mike Mangini and Jordan Rudess

[@thecentralscrutinizer5730]

Lol yeah he does

[@spermwhale5766]

Couldn't stop laughing at this

[@malawigw]

Muyung, LaBrie, Jesus son of God, Mangini, Rudess

[@jonathanbrake3070]

I swear James Labrie shops for all of his shirts in the "mid-life crisis" section at Macy's and exclusively buys the Guy Fieri line

[@amytavmukherjee]

Jonathan Brake 😁 That got me to what the kids say these days: LOL

[@dawsonadams9612]

I love Myung's awkward "heyyy" at the beginning. He really reminds me of me XD

[@malawigw]

aspergers for sure

[@alonzosmith1843]

I love that the first question for the Q&A was will there be a song over 10 minutes on the what would become the Distance Over Time album.

[@jeffeesonalves1569]

the best rockband all the times

[@alanalanis2257]

I wish they would do a bonus CD with more awesome covers like on Black Clouds and Silver Linings.

[@J-Koha-PhD]

Another astonishingly dramatic turn of 14 degrees of train of systematic images and scenes from awaken falling into silver linings

[@Tornadicane]

Haha! All it needs is "when" at the beginning and "unite" at the end.

[@marinhrabric6162]

@@Tornadicane yes. Underrated album

[@rahadianti]

oh how I love to see the chemistry and bonding of them all! And Mangini's smiles and laughs are truly contagious! It lifts my heart, made my day!

[@idunno2264]

Seruni Rahadianti Yeah Mike seams like a real nice guy, he's definitely the more funny one of the guys.

[@Vulkanzed-117]

Seruni Rahadianti his skill as a drummer is slowly starting to show but i do prefer Portnoy as the better drummer in dream theater

[@Vulkanzed-117]

The Coke yeah they are starting to show his potential as the drummer of dream theater hoping this record shows more of his skill as a great drummer because so far he hasn't fucked anything up technical but his drum sound needs to improve.

[@idunno2264]

Vulkanzed Yes what's your favorite album with mangini

[@Vulkanzed-117]

The Coke I like half of the songs of the self titled and half of the astonishing.

[@_math_student_]

I get the feeling like this album is gonna be a heavy album

[@stefanpalicki3538]

im pretty sure they're prototyping an 8 string JP so yeah, probably gonna be at least a *little* bit heavy.

[@HOLLOWOXDT1]

hahaha gotta love myung !!

[@DonHaka]

Petrucci Is wearing Adidas pants, what a god.

[@TrebleForTheBass]

As a side note, all major manufacturers are out of long sleeved black t-shirts in Large after JM went on a few months' trip to the studio

[@Ohsoulbell]

I love watching the Guys perform but it is nice to see the humanity. So Psyched for the New Album>

[@chimaerarcxx6963]

Any timestamps where Myung talked? haha!

[@Killjoy3189]

Yeah, but it was off camera lol

[@TrebleForTheBass]

Lots of them this time

[@mentosmint353]

Where is Petrucci ?

[@istolethisaccount]

26:24 nobody mentions the possible FIXED SNARE?!

[@diegomorales8616]

Contrary to JP, there's no time and place for skinny drums!

[@Karthik-nv6ry]

Six degrees part 2 in CD 2

[@colin2576]

i am exited for the new album

[@Metalton95]

Oh fuck, I really hope people convinced them to write something heavier and with Jordan using the moog some more. If they had a Train of Thought / Black Clouds & Silver Linings / A Dramatic Turn of Events -like album I might just forget about the last 2 records. We know (and hope) they can, cuz we've seen it done well before, so many times!

[@marinhrabric6162]

Sure Astonishing was a bit weaker, but still had good songs on it. And Dream Theater is better than ADTOE. The self-titled is awesome

[@Vulkanzed-117]

Mike Mangini is slowly filling Portnoy's shoes hoping this album he shows a lot of his potential.

[@TrebleForTheBass]

If you get a leg amputated, you can walk again, but you're still a cripple the rest of your days. MP is not replaceable

[@ninja123425]

I wish this was mic’d up....JM hardly ever talks! When he does, I’d like to hear what tf he’s saying!

[@birchply023]

Just think all these brains in one room . Musical nerds.

[@birchply023]

Hope theres a dvd coming soon

[@bradycowles5520]

Releases a 70 min long song

[@FanaticDrummer]

0:30 Myung doesn’t want to do this ... AT ALL ... LOL PS: Only MP gets to wear Jerseys 😏

[@danielflintknapping]

FanaticalDrummer lol maybe Mike gave him clothing advice because they are close friends?

[@jaspergillgannon4991]

Portnoy only wore basketball jerseys though, Mangini's wearing a hockey jersey here

[@duncanmacgregor9565]

@@jaspergillgannon4991 He wore basketball, hockey, soccer

[@mikedervos5974]

guys how you play and write this songs this is ridiculous

[@7777jimbob]

hey dads

[@Karthik-nv6ry]

Glass prison part 2

[@johanjimenez3094]

karthik b This Dying Soul?

[@joseabboud-2607]

Doubt it. Glass Prison saga (the 4 songs) were created by Mike Portnoy.... If you notice they barely play them live ultimately.

[@patricklauer4452]

José Abboud I don’t think Mike wanted them to play it live after he left the band which is quite shame because Six Digress is my favourite DT album

[@MrFritzinger]

Not sure what you guys mean. The Shattered Fortress is featured on the Breaking The Fourth Wall Live DVD and The Root Of All Evil can be found on Live At Luna Park.

[@joseabboud-2607]

@@MrFritzinger This is exactly why I used the word "BARELY"... Indeed it is featured... but very few times...

[@Caleb-lu3zl]

I didn't know myung really did write the lyrics, I thought that was just a joke 🤣

[@malawigw]

he also sings on all their instrumental tracks

[@Caleb-lu3zl]

@@malawigw awesome

[@metalmania3678]

He wrote Learning To Live and Trial Of Tears. I was quite surprised when I found out XD

[@CompleteProducer84]

26:23

[@Nickolaars]

26:30 Is JP talking about that triggered sh#t show from the Astonishing? Seeing MM react, I think he is. 😅

[@Vulkanzed-117]

Of course Petrucci goes to the gym just look at him. Lol

[@beatngu1]

Would Mike Portnoy be welcome back?

[@zakariahlafreniere1332]

Irrelevance

[@TrebleForTheBass]

MM trying to look like MP with his jerseys. Won't ever drum the same or manage the band the same though...

[@manuelboschetti427]

I´m pretty sure MM always wore hockey jerseys sr.

[@mvunit3]

I have the volume all the way up, and I still can hardly hear Myung :D. Thats awesome that he and maybe, Mangini will contribute to the lyrics :). Thanks for taking the time (no pun intended) DT!

[@malawigw]

Guitar is too loud