Dream Theater Live at The O2 Concert Recap

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@JosephStevensonMusic 2 ай бұрын

*FOR ANYONE INTERESTED IN THE ORCHESTRAL OVERTURE AT THE START OF THE SECOND SET* it was composed and produced by me (Joseph Stevenson) and supervised by the band. Just wanted to say THANK YOU so much for all the kind words about it so far so far, so so lovely to see such positive reactions to it! You guys are just the best ❤️❤️

@progreport 2 ай бұрын

Aww thanks man.

@KyleFagala 2 ай бұрын

Very cool! Great job. People really enjoyed it.

@JosephStevensonMusic Ай бұрын

@@FumbleMcStumble make me xo

@josel.7201 2 ай бұрын

Although I have been a DT hardcore fan since 1993 , I came to know the prog report channel more recently . I really respect and appreciate your work , plus the fact that you engage in the comments section frequently is really nice . To me , the DT show in London was 10/10 ! Keep up the good work.

@progreport 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for checking the channel out.

@KyleFagala 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for that!

@marvinzimmermann_ 2 ай бұрын

Saw them in Berlin yesterday! Insane performance from the whole band. Extra love for James who was on fire that night.

@progreport 2 ай бұрын

Good to hear!

@Coramoor234 2 ай бұрын

You are probably deaf.

@KYTHERAOfficial 2 ай бұрын

@@progreport And the mixing was so good! FOH guy was riding the faders and getting everyone into spotlight during solo sections, it was so great!

@ethanbruley8858 2 ай бұрын

No one talks about James' insane scream in Octivarium. I didn't expect him to even attempt the “trapped inside this” section

@spudfella4937 2 ай бұрын

He smashed it!

@lopa-u9f 2 ай бұрын

wow! would love to hear

@spudfella4937 2 ай бұрын

@@lopa-u9f it's on KZbin. He nailed that specific vocal part. Just look it up.

@KyleFagala 2 ай бұрын

Yep. This was a highlight of the night. He absolutely crushed it.

@Mezmer7777 2 ай бұрын

Okay so listen. When I heard they were getting back together, I immediately thought to myself, man, why don't they just wreck the rest of James' voice? In other words, why don't they just have him scream like in Octavarium! And they DID and I knew it was going to sound amazing.

@dubenstein6347 Ай бұрын

After listening To your Prog Report set List break prediction I been waiting for this!!

@LukaFontain Ай бұрын

18:04 the continuum was used in Constant Motion in the first set

@gvolpe87 Ай бұрын

James sounded great in Berlin. Yes, a bit of a struggle with the opening song, but that's always a challenge. Enjoyed it from beginning to end, and dropped a few tears with The Spirit Carries On. So happy to have Mike back on the band!

@reinoudwesterdijk2371 2 ай бұрын

Great talk! Stoked to see them twice this tour, Munich and Amsterdam. Will be emotional for sure.

@OpethianDream2112 2 ай бұрын

Sooo happy HOME was back in the set.

@KyleFagala 2 ай бұрын

Same. A massive highlight.

@paulloguebass 2 ай бұрын

Great review Roie & team and it was nice to meet you in the queue!

@progreport 2 ай бұрын

You too Paul!

@KyleFagala 2 ай бұрын

Hey Paul! Thanks for commenting.

@ProgSnob14 2 ай бұрын

James had some rough moments, but bands are made up of more than just employees. He IS THE VOICE of Dream Theater. Really looking forward to seeing Dream Theater twice in 2025

@Yetibag 2 ай бұрын

Great words and thoughts guys, thanks for sharing 🙏 the stuff about James was so well said, thoughtful and kind

@progreport 2 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@neilonguitar6258 2 ай бұрын

I can only think people criticising James voice are only watching badly recorded You Tube videos. In the audience it sounded great. But even if it didn't I would still rather watch an authentic performance by an original singer than an autotuned or mimed version or worse a different singer. if I wanted to watch a tribute band I could save myself a lot of money !. The whole concert was epic.

@progreport 2 ай бұрын

Exactly

@KyleFagala 2 ай бұрын

My thoughts exactly.

@MrGnb123 2 ай бұрын

Indeed

@LukaFontain Ай бұрын

Right? Your phone mic is designed to pick up voices in noise. It amplifies vocal frequencies. Nothing like the live mix. If these people want to hear James Labrie in his prime, they can rip old DVDs and listen to those on their phone instead if that’s what matters to them.

@jimave 2 ай бұрын

I’ll see them in February in San Jose. My first time seeing them! I’m excited to see them.

@hahaheslop Ай бұрын

I'm a lifelong DT fan, seen them 12 times. Never been a fan of the Octavarium song. But loved the London show, so great having MP back, band didn't sound as robotic as they did with Mangini. Also, no dodgy pre-recorded backing vocals! 🙂

@existential_ 2 ай бұрын

I thought they played Octavarium in one of the recent tours but I looked it up and it was actually Change of Seasons in 2017. So them playing Octavarium makes sense, but since the 2017 tour was about the Scenes From A Memory Anniversary, it would be awesome to see Six Degrees soon! as it was the next album.

@MrDanielDumas 2 ай бұрын

My only complaint of the night was that I didn’t get to meet you guys! Great stuff from you all. Keep up the great work. DT did amazing and can’t wait to see them again in the US.

@KyleFagala 2 ай бұрын

Next time!

@Chudley716 Ай бұрын

If people want to ignore “Mangini songs” (whatever that means, they were still actually Petrucci-Rudess musical compositions), then it’s DT 30th anniversary not 40th.

@BigIsk52 Ай бұрын

Loved this "chat". Really happy that none of you were overly critical of anything and just enjoyed the momentous occasion. I've been a fan since the I&W years and my son and I are going to see them in March. I'm even more excited after watching you guys. ☮🤘

@progreport Ай бұрын

🙏🏻

@simonthepaut9337 Ай бұрын

I saw the band in Zurich two days ago, I found the setlist amazing (i managed to avoid all the spoilers for a full month), it was fantastic to see Mike behind this gigantic purple monster of a kit. James' voice was also weak on the opening song and other old songs, but he also had his highlights, especially This is the Life, Vacant and Octavarium where he had more strength. At 60+, he's still playing 3h shows with several days in a row, this is undeniably challenging. To the haters who want him out, he is not going anywhere. He is Dream Theater and no one could replace him without sounding like another band.

@dobrozner7784 2 ай бұрын

I'd pick Bridges in the Sky for Mangini material.

@HawksNHabsPC Ай бұрын

Hell yeah man. It’s a great show opener too.

@dubenstein6347 Ай бұрын

I had that as my Set 2 opener in my prediction for the set

@shanocles Ай бұрын

Train of thought = perfection Agree with ya Roie 🔥 Thanks for the run-down boys... Glad Octavarium rocked

@progreport Ай бұрын

Right on!

@OpethianDream2112 2 ай бұрын

Great recaps guys, cannot wait for Radio City!! Will you guys be attending that show as well?

@progreport 2 ай бұрын

That’s still undecided.

@OpethianDream2112 2 ай бұрын

@@progreport well there’s a thought that later the Setlist might change and swap out Octavarium for A Change of Seasons, because at the last radio city show with Portnoy the score show they played Octavarium? Just a thought a hopeful one keep up the great work love listening to you guys.

@simonthepaut9337 Ай бұрын

@@OpethianDream2112interesting, it could be the case, it would be a shame for those who expect Octavarium to be played. A Change of Seasons was played in 2017,and Octavarium in full wasn't played since 2006 before this tour. I saw rumors (maybe made official in the meantime) about recording the next Paris show. We shall see, if it has to be switched, it would be there. Enjoy the show in NY anyway! I saw them in Zurich, it was a delight from the beginning to the end ✨

@bassistdeath502 Ай бұрын

Absolutely love the setlist they seem to be sticking to (so far). Very excited about seeing them in Amsterdam next month! Honestly Im kinda hoping they stick to this setlist or at least play the majority of it haha its that's fucking good. But either way i just cant wait to finally see DT live especially now with Portnoy back where he belongs.

@BobMcMac 2 ай бұрын

I absolutely agree with you. I was there as well and just loved the whole experience!

@progreport 2 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@KyleFagala 2 ай бұрын

I’ve not seen many people (if any) who were there that have been hypercritical.

@BobMcMac 2 ай бұрын

@@KyleFagala Agree! Everyone I‘ve talked to was incredibly satisfied and happy with that show. I‘ve been to the Berlin show as well, which was also amazing to witness.

@igorpodemski9596 2 ай бұрын

Saw them in Berlin 2 days ago... Insane performance from the band. And Petrucci is the most insane guitarist i've ever seen live. This guy didn't miss. And his articulation is still awesome. Portnoy was amazing as always. And about James... yes he struggled during Metropolis and Under a Glass Moon but i thought that he was really good overall. He was really good on Night Terror, Octavarium and ESPECIALLY Hollow Years and Constant Motion.

@OpethianDream2112 2 ай бұрын

Mike just confirmed on an interview the setlist will be changing once they feel very confident have their tour legs under them

@reactions4u438 Ай бұрын

Barstool warrior was played on the DOT tour

@lopa-u9f 2 ай бұрын

would be cool if you linked the setlist guest video so we can go back and look (I forget what I typed)

@robertpreston3965 2 ай бұрын

Having not been at any of these shows but a fan of Dream Theater I really appreciate the Prog(ress) Report chaps giving an honest overview of what they saw. As a Northern Irish metalhead it's refreshing to hear the norn iron twang (and the other gentlemen) speak about a subject, passionately and which is of great importance. Thanks for sharing your views, but most importantly thank you for cutting through the negative armchair commentary. Keep er lit.

@MrGnb123 Ай бұрын

Oh yeah! DT are suckin on diesel!

@funkygibbonsdotnet Ай бұрын

James was great this time - I have seen them more than 30 times and this is better than he has been in years. In the arena, no one was complaining - it is those watching the videos who are complaining

@highlyevolved4977 2 ай бұрын

I was hoping for some six degrees and clouds but had a great experience nonetheless. James had a few hiccups but overall very good. Their old stuff is really hard to sing.. the things he was able to do 30 years ago was insane but people get old.. it’s not that crazy. No point in crying about it. Respect the legacy of the guy..

@aaronjones4649 Ай бұрын

I was at the 02 show and like you guys I thought the setlist was amazing was so happy with it would I have added a SDOIT song possibly yes but other than that they were amazing James vocals sounded great to me the screams on Octavarium were insane and as Mike Portnoy in recent interview said it was a celebration of their greatest hits which they played so couldn’t have asked for more

@charvDKgtr 2 ай бұрын

James is the voice of the band. If you put anyone else in there it wouldn't be the same. All these internet trolls pissing and moaning are embarrassing. This is why women don't go to DT shows!

@Bolteus 2 ай бұрын

Totally agree with you guys and I'm not a fanboy (at this point :P ). Loved DT back in the 2000s, but never got to see them then. This was awesome, loved Stream of Consciousness only for it to be topped by Octavarium. The Mirror was great. Barstool gave me a new appreciation. I also think the tech team did a great job, the cameras, lasers and video was pretty cool. The whole rainbow thing on SoC helped make that a highlight.

@philipmorgan819 2 ай бұрын

An enjoyable night, but I’m surprised they didn’t do a song in tribute to Charlie Dominici

@simonthepaut9337 Ай бұрын

I agree, especially on an anniversary tour. RIP Charlie he didn't forget you ❤

@bassrog 2 ай бұрын

For me, I've always thought James LaBrie didn't sound good when shrieking at the top of his range, with his diction poor. However, in his mid and lower range his voice is beautiful. The online haters are staggering. Give him a chance to acclimatise and get into the tour groove.

@progreport 2 ай бұрын

Indeed

@funkygibbonsdotnet Ай бұрын

I was delighted with the set - I was taking with people around me, and I got Octavarium, Home, The Alien and Night Terror right. Did not expect Stream of Consciousness

@progreport Ай бұрын

No Alien I’m afraid

@funkygibbonsdotnet Ай бұрын

@@progreport true - that was my prediction that did not come right. Wishful thinking as it would have fitted right in, although not as good a change of pace as the MM songs that were selected

@HawksNHabsPC Ай бұрын

Dude Barstool Warrior is one of the best Mangini era songs IMO.

@doyouluvit 2 ай бұрын

13:30 wrong, they played Barstool Warrior on their 2019 tour. I was there....no idea where you got that incorrect info from.

@progreport 2 ай бұрын

Yes it was a mistake.

@KyleFagala 2 ай бұрын

Apparently I got it from Geoff! Ha. Blame him! 😜

@doyouluvit 2 ай бұрын

@@KyleFagala dammit Geoff!!!!!! =)

@JasonMcNamara 2 ай бұрын

A real solution for the issues with James’ voice… get in a 2nd vocalist who can take over for parts of songs where James is no longer able to reach anymore. James definitely needs to remain in the band. Then that also gives an additional voice to bring the missing studio recorded harmonies which would elevate the band even higher. I also firmly believe it needs to be a male singer. A female voice would be like bringing in a Country Player if Petrucci was ever injured. Can’t wait for them to come to Japan. Still nothing announced as yet.

@KyleFagala 2 ай бұрын

Fair enough. I vote Eric Gillette! Then we can get additional guitar parts in there too.

@JasonMcNamara 2 ай бұрын

@@KyleFagala Eric would be. Great choice. We all know he absolutely killed it on Mike Portnoy’s Shattered Fortress tour.

@potato4534 2 ай бұрын

Can’t wait for the Salt Lake City show!

@johnwheatcroft1188 2 ай бұрын

Isnt Wembley arena around 10 to 12,000..not sure why they did the o2 which is 20,000,unless they thought they would get over the arena attendance

@KyleFagala 2 ай бұрын

I’m sure they had their reasons. They were able to drape the upper sections in such a way that the venue felt full.

@swiftla Ай бұрын

I really don't get change of seasons, I cant get into it. Octavarium definitely my pick haha ❤

@KYTHERAOfficial 2 ай бұрын

Berlin was fucking aaaweeesoooome!

@progreport 2 ай бұрын

That’s great to hear!

@LightningZtrikez 2 ай бұрын

You mix feelings with critical thinking. Just because you "love it" does not mean that the quality is there, and whatever they do is good. Some people love to eat MacDonalds food, but that does not mean that MacDonalds food has any quality when it comes to nutrition. You know what I mean? Fanboy mentality does not help, at all... Hey, I still prefer Mangini on drums, and I would love to see Dream Theater with a more rocker, bluesy, soulful vocalist. Ever heard Russel Allen or Jorn Lande? But anyway, even though I prefer Mangini, I think that DT is indeed DT with Portnoy. Both are two of my favorite drummers. DT are still in the top of their game, minus the vocalist. Don't get me wrong, Labrie is a great vocalist, but for a metal band, I think other options would be more proper, to say the least! Anyway, DT have such a great legacy in music, and that should be appreciate it. Petrucci is indeed one of the best in the Prog Metal world, which is his "comfortable zone", amazing for sure, as a guitarist and as a song writer in the respective style; but not the same quality playing blues, jazz, flamenco, and other styles of music. Every rooster on its branch. Petrucci is one my favorites, though. And he seems a cool guy, too.

@progreport 2 ай бұрын

Nah. Those guys are great. But LaBrie has always been the best voice for this band.

@LightningZtrikez 2 ай бұрын

The "best voice" for DT according to your opinion. Other people may have different opinions, according to their own tastes, their notion of what greatness is, of what makes a vocalist more proper for the style x or y. Again, Petrucci is an amazing metal prog guitarist, but I wouldn't place him playing in a blues band, or a traditional jazz band, because his style of playing is not the most proper. You know what I mean? Every rooster on its branch! I like the voice of Labrie in ballads and in calmer moments, more pop-ish even, but when it comes to the most metal and rocker moments of the band, which demands more power, energy, depth and dynamics, even aggressiveness, the band loses because of the singer. Listen DT covering Pantera's "cemetary gates", live, with Russel Allen, and listen to the difference of vocal power kzbin.info/www/bejne/joakZmOln7uahrc ... just my two cents! Just like DT had another drum level with Mangini, how do you know they wouldn't have another vocal level with another type of vocalist? Or the classic discussion: it's DT better with Sherinian, Moore or the current keyboardist? So, in the end, the question is: who do you prefer. And not who is best for this or that, although this is also an issue to be analyzed. But yeah, they are a great band for sure, one of my favorites. Congratulations on having a legacy of this magnitude, which is rare. For that alone they should be appreciated.

@charvDKgtr 2 ай бұрын

they closed the 2nd set with a 10+ minute instrumental into a 24 minute epic. How is that safe? DT fans are devolving in the Simpsons comic book guy.

@KyleFagala 2 ай бұрын

Hahaha. Seriously. That second set is pretty bizarre from most perspectives.

@emanueleservadio8791 Ай бұрын

Octavarium is the greatest thing they have ever created, far more interesting and mature than Change of seasons. So happy to hear them playng it. Taking about James, noobody really expect him to deliver an "album like" performance. Reality is than I cannot hear a single note in tune , not even the easy ones. I think you guys are so polite just because Mike Portnoy has been on the channel and knows you, let's be onest. He is not even close to be capable of deliver a decet performance. Beside all of this I am a big fan of the band , the setlist is good and I can't help but go and see then this time!

@Frank-ut4oc 2 ай бұрын

i would like to hear the song - the glass prison in this future tour

@progreport 2 ай бұрын

That seemed like one they would play. Maybe next tour.

@dreamblack1124 2 ай бұрын

I removed my comment as every body wrote that James welcomed Mike during the concert. I watched an iPhone version of the concert . May be they missed that part in the video.

@ericwalker6068 Ай бұрын

LaBrie kicks @$$! Tired of the criticism, too.

@TheHierjetzt Ай бұрын

Claude says 154 Songs released on albums plus a unknown number of b-sides and others 🤣

@spudfella4937 2 ай бұрын

I was there, very close to the front and I will say one thing. The videos recorded in the crowd sound nothing like how LaBrie sounded in person. He was absolutely phenomenal in person, I could hardly believe it.

@KyleFagala 2 ай бұрын

Same. When I watched the video clips I was like “is that really how he sounded??”

@LukaFontain Ай бұрын

A KZbin video of a concert is for either 1) nostalgia for those who were there, 2) keyboard warriors

@hatujemeletsplayeryheskyce6460 2 ай бұрын

Looks like the setlist isn't changing.

@progreport 2 ай бұрын

Not yet anyway.

@atilanoorozco2358 2 ай бұрын

Thank God. I do not want to miss this set when the tour comes to South America in December

@hatujemeletsplayeryheskyce6460 2 ай бұрын

There's an interview on KZbin with Portnoy where he confirms the setlist isn't going to change.

@KyleFagala 2 ай бұрын

For now.

@dubenstein6347 Ай бұрын

There is a more recent interview, Portnoy says they are keeping this set list until they get "their legs under them". Then they will make changes to the sets. For the set list they built for the tour opener it is pretty badass

@wardanmm 2 ай бұрын

How cruel human beings can be. I think you guys didn't understand what this tour is about and that everyone, without exception, has limitations these days. Even so, they are doing their best to celebrate 40 years of this incredible band with the fans, not to mention the reunion with MP. If you are worried about buying a ticket and being disappointed with the quality of the vocals, or that so-and-so should be the vocalist instead of JLB, I have some bad news for you: They don't give a fuck about what you think, and they won't change vocalists because of some idiot who keeps complaining on the internet. Just don't go to the fucking concert and stop blabbering about something you don't fucking know. The true fans will be there to support the band in good times and bad. They understand that in a few years, we won't have these great masters playing live anymore. I am a big fan of DT as I am of Rush, and today, I am frustrated that I have not seen my great idol, Neal Peart, live. Enjoy more and be less cruel to your idols. They don't live forever.

@23-infinitymusic46 Ай бұрын

James is really struggling and sounds horrendous as a result. There's no undue hate or weird hocus pocus going on here; cell phone cameras are not distorting reality and making James sound out of key or sound worse than he is in person, he is objectively poor whether there are cameras recording or not. Please wake up people and accept reality. I know it's hard, believe me, I've been a devoted fan since 1992 and defended James until 2014, so it was very tough having to accept he'd lost the range, but enough is enough. The man simply does not have the mechanics required to sing these songs competently any more, and that's okay. There is no shame in natural decay and stepping down. The voice is a very tough thing to maintain, and unfortunately for James he is well past it.

@lopa-u9f 2 ай бұрын

Train of Thought is 2nd best DT album after SFAM

@JustinOhio 2 ай бұрын

If I was getting invited to these shows and having my expenses paid, and got the perks of knowing and being close to the band....yeah...I think I would be very careful what I say about James's voice too. You guys are biased and it shows.

@progreport 2 ай бұрын

You got us. DT flew us on their private jet to London and gave us money to record this video. 🙄 🤣

@KyleFagala 2 ай бұрын

Hey Justin, I think you’ve misunderstood the situation. I’ve never received a free concert ticket or had any expenses covered-everything for this trip was paid out of my own pocket. I attended simply as a fan who happens to appear on The Prog Report, but for the record, I don’t earn anything from it. James LaBrie doesn’t know who I am, and I’m confident Mike would be fine with respectful critiques of the show and James’ voice, as long as they’re made in good faith and not unfair assumptions like yours. Thanks.

@MrGnb123 2 ай бұрын

I KNEW IT!!!! DT fly fans in from across the world to write a positive review. It all makes sense now 👏👏👏

@JustinOhio Ай бұрын

@@KyleFagala While I appreciate your response, I think maybe you've missed my point. By mere employment of Prog Report, or being associated with it, you are biased. I've been to shows, I've seen you guys there. I saw one of you (top left guy) at Morsefest 23. He was running all over the place, talking to this staff member, that staff member. That wasn't the first time I've witnessed it. You guys know people who work closely with these bands. You are working to maintain a level of integrity. That's fine, I respect that. But, again, you are biased. It's inherent.

@JustinOhio Ай бұрын

@@progreport Ahhh nice. Take my statement and turn it into an appeal to extremes argument. Come on, you're better than that...

@valtterirevonkorpi805 2 ай бұрын

I was at this past show (link), he nailed I&W era songs pretty flawlessly whether watching live or afterwards on youtube. Check it out. Amazing. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWGWfpyaqreUn8Usi=CblvQoJNS9Dmvmkr So, James sounds on iphone excatly the way he sounds live. Period. Good or bad on phone was good or bad live. Ps. That note at 4.09 on that video 😳 Pps. London was not great, as comparing to this video proves. Pps. James is the voice of DT but I would suggest to him to use HD backups for tough parts as many other older singers do.

@GrantTregellas Ай бұрын

The thing is that JLB was singing badly live 20 years ago. You can't just use his age as an excuse. But I think the band has left the decision to him. If fans are prepared to listen to out of key singing, so be it.

@TheHierjetzt Ай бұрын

If he really was that bad he couldn't survive in a band with this musicians 😂

@simonthepaut9337 Ай бұрын

James suffered from food poisoning, which damaged his vocal cords for life. He was a topnotch vocalist when they recorded Images and Awake. It took decades to recover and he sounded better when I saw them in 2017 performing the whole Images and Words album. So yes age in addition to other things does impact his voice. Geddy Lee lost his voice too at one point and could never reach higher notes again. He had to adapt while pleasing fans who wanted to hear older songs, and that was it. James made phenomenal effort and it deserves praise along with critical comments instead of constant bashing.

@TheHierjetzt Ай бұрын

@simonthepaut9337 I saw the Berlin Show 2022, his voice was OK. But he gets older, no question. But his Timing and Melodies where perfect. Not much others could sing such complicated songs like The Alien live. My only complain was the guitar heavy mix in that show.

@markdavies2115 Ай бұрын

Be nice if they actually toured the UK...1 gig. Wtf? They might as well seek citizenship of Germany...been a DT fan since when dreams...seen em many times...way back from the tiny gigs at rock city and the academy. Poxy gigs in London starting at 7pm cos a hearsay tribute was on at 10 pm. .up to Heineken..yes travelled to see them...but they shit on the UK now. Wish them well but had a titsfull of the lack of UK gigs....

@MrGnb123 Ай бұрын

I’m just delighted they kicked this thing off in the UK!!!!!

@douglaspowell5971 2 ай бұрын

Doesn’t matter if it’s 2004 or 2024. Everyone always bitches about Labrie. Guy is a cornerstone of the band-not only as a vocalist, but as a frontman. He still has the crowd in the palm in his hand, acting almost like a shaman guiding everyone through the instrumental goodness of the performance. Loved the crowd reaction when he came out during the Metropolis opening. Also, DT wouldn’t be DT without this toxic fanbase. I’m here for the ride.

@progreport 2 ай бұрын

👍🏻