LIQUID TENSION EXPERIMENT - The Passage Of Time (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

LIQUID TENSION EXPERIMENT - The Passage Of Time (OFFICIAL VIDEO)
Video by Christian Rios
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LIQUID TENSION EXPERIMENT, the legendary supergroup comprised of Mike Portnoy (Transatlantic, Sons of Apollo), John Petrucci (Dream Theater), Jordan Rudess (Dream Theater), and Tony Levin (King Crimson, Peter Gabriel) recently announced their return with a new album titled ‘LTE3’, due to be released April 16th, 2021 via InsideOutMusic, twenty-two years after the bands’ last studio album.
"’The Passage of Time’ was the very first song we composed together when we reunited this past summer. It was so exciting to be back in a room creating together again after so long (22 years for all 4 of us and over 10 years for the 3 of us since being together in DT).
This serves as a great first taste for the listeners as it combines so many of the musical elements that makes LTE unique"
-Mike Portnoy
“This was the first song we worked on and when it was done, we all knew once again how amazing it was to be working together. We knew we were on to something and that this was going to be a really amazing album. Nothing about the passage of over two decades could’ve done anything to change that. To me this song truly reflects the collaborative songwriting efforts of all four of us.”
-John Petrucci
There is an undeniable chemistry that happens when the four of us are together. Entering the studio and starting work on ‘The Passage of Time’ after 22 years literally gave me a whole new perspective on these important musical (and personal) relationships and the way time is so relative. We just jumped right in, it was like no time had passed at all, and we created a song that has so many of the elements that make LTE unique. Not a day has gone by since our last release when I wasn’t asked, “When is LTE getting back together again?” Now we can finally deliver, and I can’t wait for everybody to hear our creation.”
-Jordan Rudess
“From the murky depths of the lockdown, LTE has re-emerged, galvanized, dripping with ideas, and taking no prisoners. ‘The Passage of Time’ is just the beginning.”
-Tony Levin
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• Digital album (2CD)
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[@tiago8197]

Levin is 74. Imagine arriving for your family lunch and your grandpa shows you his new record...

[@AndreOsokin]

Happens every week to Lee Sklar’s family 🎅🏻

[@bishopoftroy]

Oh my god...this destroyed me.

[@kingbasil]

Lol

[@kennybenally7187]

Yeesss!!! 😂🤣

[@Spiralord]

Awesome, I wan't to be like him!

[@alexiskapeliotis]

John’s arpeggios are so clean they kill 99.9% of bacteria

[@markopuranen5910]

110% at least

[@benjaminchampo3335]

🤣🤣🤣

[@MrBluesboy21]

You could eat off his guitar.

[@nbecerra17]

He could kill Covid with those arpeggios

[@stringfinity]

You can either sanitize your bath, or you might play this song on a bluetooth speaker instead!

[@PaulDavids]

OOOH YEAH the boys are back!!

[@comfortablejamie6380]

I thought this was just me getting high. Holy sh*t this is real!!

[@nospiral]

Gasp. Paul Davids certified??

[@nospiral]

nice

[@claudiorotstein7146]

I had the same reaction!!

[@rafaelsammarco5367]

@@comfortablejamie6380 0

[@kingcrimson234]

Folks, Tony Levin is still playing at this level at 74 years old. Yes, one of the current best bassists on the planet is 74. Nuts!

[@northenice]

Finally a comment on this, THANKS!!!! Tony Levin is a god. Period. Yep, everyone is the best at his role, but dude, Tony Levin!!!!! and the Chapman stick never gets old!!

[@loicreste7183]

yeah that is awesome, but for drums cant do that .....

[@nickwiederhold]

It's as much his skill as the passion he obviously still has for playing. Icon.

[@teknomanning]

Fripp ain’t dumb

[@teknomanning]

Let me if you will explain. Old doesn’t mean what it used to. I’m a industrial edm synthesist, metal guitarist . I had heart surgery. I’m saying this to make a point. I’m 70 and in three bands ! One online , two live. When and if you are lucky to get our age., keep doing it. Keep. The GAS going👍🏿🕺🏾

[@arnavsawhney]

I can safely say The Liquid Tension Experiment is the most successful experiment ever.

[@maurobilotti]

After Sean Malone's "Gordian Knot", which Myung was part of

[@zeb9826]

Try King Gizzard

[@EricSartor]

What exactly was the Liquid Tension Hypothesis?

[@arnavsawhney]

@@EricSartor haha you got a bit literal. _"Both Mike and John confirmed on the 5 Years in a Livetime DVD commentary, that Rudess was asked to join Dream Theater largely because of the success of Liquid Tension Experiment, and the chemistry of the three working together."_ There's your answer from the Wikipedia page.

[@scottmartin6594]

This made me think of another liquid experiment. Not sure about tension but WD40 would be the runner up to this experiment.

[@DT2BLZ]

The magic and chemistry are still there. Portnoy and Petrucci were born to write music together.

[@chaoticembrace6984]

Levin wrote a lot of this too ....your talking one of the greatest composers of all time !!! ...in his mid 70z !!!.....wow!..

[@dustinparker9456]

They should form a another band with this keyboard player.

[@jorgengabrielsson6660]

Mmmmm.., on the spot there man👍🏼😍

[@MEGANOlandisKahn]

Jordan rudess... 🧙‍♂️🙆‍♂️💁‍♂️🤷‍♂️🧙‍♂️

[@scummy666]

Pretty sure LaBrie is the reason Portnoy isn't in Dream Theater. It's sad. The music is so much more alive when he's a part of it.

[@omairsh8]

Us: Tony's in his 70s and you're making him play such technical stuff! Tony : I composed it Us: oh

[@TerrapinTrader]

Cracked me up- he's a total monster- hope he is still playing in 30 years

[@palm3r91]

Actually 74 yo

[@DanielColborne]

@@palm3r91which is ..."in his 70s"

[@justsupersteve]

Hahahahaha this made my day!

[@matthewarms3786]

Combined ages, 244 years. Combined years of world class musicianship, 180+

[@diegodz7510]

Petrucci and Portnoy are still friends. this makes me happy

[@caioalves1449]

Rudess too, JP and Rudess are the only from Dream theater that have contact with portnoy

[@YlL-ji2sl]

@@caioalves1449 That’s actually not true. Portnoy said that he spend new years eve 2019/20 with John Myung and his family.

[@Grez72]

They never really stopped being friends. Their families do cookouts together, etc. I'm sure that things were a little tense for a bit right after the initial split between MP and DT, but both he and JP have said that they never stopped being friends even when they were no longer part of the same band.

[@Gonboo]

The only ones who don't get along are Portnoy and LaBrie.

[@woodenhoe]

@@Gonboo THIS is why he quits DT 10 years ago

[@psychodelian]

Man this is the Portnoy/Petrucci chemistry I've been missing

[@gyulaigyula5254]

We alredy got it tho with Johns solo album

[@alweenrvain2358]

Hell ya🤘🏾

[@andreastacchietti1890]

Yeeeeeeeessssss

[@psychodelian]

@@gyulaigyula5254 not really. Portnoy didn't do any of the writing for JP's solo album.

[@necroplastful]

@@gyulaigyula5254 Honestly Johns solo LP was a big letdown to me. Suspended Animation was incredible, I didnt get any vibe on the album though.

[@victormontielpiano]

Respect for Mr. Tony Levin rocking the shit out of that bass and Chapman stick with 74 years old!! Prog legend!!

[@samuelconnolly347]

He really is - such a versatile player. If I can play half as well as he can at his age I'll be very happy!

[@thegreatcornholio80]

Seen him with Peter Gabriel. Great band, great show. Also check out Leland Sklar (Phil Collins, Toto, Billy Cobham, David Bowie, zillions of other bands) who is another monster bass player about the same age.

[@victormontielpiano]

@@samuelconnolly347 haha me too!! but with piano :p

[@victormontielpiano]

@@thegreatcornholio80 I have been watching Leland´s youtube videos, some very nice stories!

[@FirstLast-cd6vv]

"All the finest wines improve with age".

[@janb4406]

The Count of Tuscany ❤️

[@sagreuz]

i... wanna stay alive everything about this place just doesn't feel right

[@vladymartinez1232]

@@sagreuz suddenly I'm frightened for my lifeeee. (Epic instrumental)

[@wendelllanders8439]

Having a glass now with the soldiers and the wine!!

[@PinoyGuitaristDad]

Just happy to see Mike, John and Jordan playing together again in one band.

[@jgdrum3416]

Me too . A lot of new good stuff out. You should check out Jason Rullo’s new band 3 Rules. 3rulesband.com. Jason drummer from symphony x with a totally new band. All instrumental .. excellent.

[@PabloJ1968]

@@jgdrum3416 Thank you!

[@yudharia90]

Me to. I hope myung, labrie playing together also. Hehehe

[@vektrr]

This drummer is so good, i think he should join Dream Theater

[@WEICYCLONE666]

please them return to the dream theater again

[@TheShnitzel]

Man, Portnoy is an absolute monster. I missed these 4 together.

[@Petruccifan77]

Me too. This is unbelievable

[@ivanyiattila3547]

Great, but the Top of the World album is so amazing.

[@devilopment3291]

The Four Horsemen of Progressive Epic Comeback.

[@fatdydnkn]

Tonys slapping is so badass he needs safety goggles

[@reallyboeing9666]

When did he slap? I couldn't find it. You mean when he taps on his Chapman Stick?

[@matankesselman456]

@@reallyboeing9666 couldn't find it either

[@procerus3654]

he might've not been slapping, but he made sure to tap those strings hard enough to be heard. Hopefully upcoming songs contain more of his stick

[@MindMeldband]

@@procerus3654 It doesn't require hard tapping to play a chapman stick. The instrument is literally designed for tapping.

[@jetydosa1]

A comment section with no negativity. This is like an oasis. By the way, this music rocks

[@b-sideplank]

I was just going to say it was boring, but then saw your comment.

[@ayamTondoBoy]

LTE is basically DT without John Myung and it's kinda awkward.

[@caprise-music6722]

🙂✌️

[@delaissezantoine1384]

@@ayamTondoBoy LTE is basically DT without labrie, and that's gud

[@jonbongjovi1869]

then I'll have to bring the neg: the video looks like they got in in NYC's chinatown for $10. (trippy colors nice, but then they mix that with banal zoom footage??? YIKES! ) (Ya coulda at least tinted those shots so they don't look so banal!)

[@JasonNahRealFitSG]

Tony Levin is 74 years old & he’s playing this? Wow. Puts us 40 somethings to shame

[@blackcitadel37]

Wizards get even more dangerous as they age. Same for Ruddess.

[@SyntheticFuture]

Well he did have 33 years more to practice right.... :P

[@jimbeaux89]

Pretty sure it puts most gents with a LIFETIME to shame. At least that’s how I feel about Portnoy. I’m 31, been playing drums 28 of those years, playing along with DT 21 of those 28 years, and still am like what the heck is he doing lol

[@tzmadv368]

we don't know if John Myung could reach the number..74 amazing..

[@MetalionMusic]

Tony Levin is an absolute inspiration for sure. Doing this, and also playing with projects from Peter Gabriel to King Crimson... one of the most important bassists alive I'd wager. I love his playing, and it is so good to hear him back with Portnoy, Petrucci, and Rudess!

[@educostanzo]

Everyone's gangsta until Tony brings the stick. Then they are ultimate level gangsta.

[@ducas8937]

Wish it was mixed a little louder, seems like the Stingray was perfect for the song and the Stick wasn't cutting so much

[@stonemunkyUK]

Made me smile seeing Portnoy rocking a Neil Peart shirt. There's something comforting for us mear mortals to know that even heros have heros.

[@ulysses_grant]

Portnoy + Petrucci + Rudess together again... Man, I've been waiting for this.

[@BLuizHenrique]

ten years long waiting for this

[@silasrodrigues4838]

Now the time is right for Portnoy to get back to DT. MAKE DREAM THEATER GREAT AGAIN!!!

[@ErnestoStaccolanana]

am I the only one waiting for Portnoy + Petrucci + Moore ??

[@ulysses_grant]

@@ErnestoStaccolanana Moore is a physician now... I think it's a very small chance for him to be back, unfortunately... :(

[@ulysses_grant]

Well, the wait is over, friends.

[@Willbot1972]

If this is where they're starting off LTE3, then they're going to have to put a warning label on that album. "Caution: This album will kick your ass and you're going to enjoy every second of it."

[@scorpiusbalthazar4327]

Seriously, they should put that sticker on the album! Hell, I would buy a rap album if it had that sticker on it and I don't care for rap music.

[@willowsparks4576]

that caution sounds like something that would appear on a death grips record xP

[@ericgelders]

They had a similar warning on LTE1 written on the backside of the album - only in a slightly different wording 😉

[@kennybenally7187]

LTE album is gonna be like the biker from Peewee's Big Adventure: "First we scalp Them! Then we tattoo them! Then we hang them! Then we kill them!"

[@MetalheadNation]

@@ericgelders Yep! For the jam/song Three Minute Warning! It reads, “Caution: Three Minute Warning is not for the musically faint-hearted, impatient, or critics of extreme self-indulgence. If you fall into any of the above categories, please hit the stop button on your CD player after track 8.” :)

[@DiegoDeschain]

Me: "I couldn't possibly be more hyped about LTE3 than I already am" LTE: "and we took that personally"

[@ZediBaptista]

And just like that, I'm 16 again. I swear to god JP just writes differently when he's with MP. Watch the Internet break apart at the tons of cover videos coming up over the next few weeks

[@AdamSmith-qu5bv]

I'm 17 now, my elder brother hadn't even been conceived by the release of the last LTE album.

[@AudioAtmos]

Yes, Portnoy seems to make everyone better in all his projects. Generally speaking he beefs up the more subdued (Neal Morse) and settles down the more flamboyant (Pertrucci) Also, is humble enough to learn from a seasoned and experienced veteran like Tony Levin!

[@bradsteed6833]

You are damn right about that. This is better than SOA and the last 3 DT albums. I always considered MP the Heart of DT, but now I think he was the Soul. Get rid of JLB and bring MP back to DT and the force will once again have balance. No offense to Mike Mangini. Super nice guy and great drummer. This LTE3 just made me happy and sad at the same time.

[@Cobalt985]

Much more melody-focused I think. It's really nice, this in particular reminded me of BC:SL at 6:16, or even Six Degrees.

[@drumboarder1]

Alain just posted his guitar cover

[@ianmitnick8245]

The Neil Peart Shirt Mr. Portnoy touches my heart and touches ALL of our hearts............

[@ikemen_zein2213]

Agree

[@davidschonberger4752]

No kidding. More than year after he passed and I have finally gotten to the point where I can listen to Rush without breaking down in tears immediately.

[@MikeB-oo9bj]

Yea but Mike has his name on the back. Shocker. Couldn't just give it to Neil?!?!?

[@noneavailable5515]

@@davidschonberger4752 gay

[@antonchabatta4686]

agree 1000% 😁🥰

[@mohantysumit]

Off we begin 2021 with the quintessential Portnoy hi-hat and splash fills

[@Adrmeisterwerk]

I love that fucking fills, I don't how that fills always complete the song or the parts beautifully.

[@nolituh]

The fucking hi hat / splash fills is what I miss the most in modern DT. MP is a genius.

[@taunokekkonen5733]

That's the thing about him, no development or evolution. Same fills.

[@Adrmeisterwerk]

@@taunokekkonen5733 That's his signature fills though

[@robertolopiccolo5575]

If you mean for evolution billion bits Xsecnd like a jackhammer I know this is not the sound you like 👍🏼.

[@roxel753159]

Sounds like old Dream Theater to me. I'm crying.

[@Duncan_Idaho_Potato]

It's so funny that you say that. Listen to really old DT, WDaDU, IaW, Awake, ACoS, FII, all of which were pre-LTE... then listen to SFaM, and everything after that which was all post-LTE. There's a clear difference and, yes, Jordan joining the band was a huge factor. But there was also the fact that the band just stopped caring about pleasing the studios and just did whatever the hell they wanted. DT was reborn after LTE... and became more popular as a result.

[@srbinnijeimesrbinjedijagno3262]

Metropolis pt 2 at it's finest! Cheers!

[@bertsimpsan]

Grow up soyim

[@gustavocurty]

@@srbinnijeimesrbinjedijagno3262 I thought the same

[@SirPraiseSun]

a little but not really liquid is more proggy/psychedelic n jazzy

[@riccardoligresti4960]

man, I missed this sound so much...

[@rot_studios]

Same! This style of writing has such a particular atmosphere and sound to it, I love it.

[@javiergomez692]

Me too

[@Fuzzywuzzywasawoman]

This is everything i miss about dream theater

[@Toni_560]

Petrucci without Portnoy is just a bad cover band with a decaying singer.

[@Octagaknoll]

It just goes back to a time when Dream Theater were good, even before Mike left. Except with old Tony on the bass - he's bloody incredible. I think this is even better than LTE from back in the day as well.

[@koot3418]

what?

[@mickeywilsonsfx]

Ditto

[@love2bh8d]

You mean Mike.. hear ya!

[@simonr344]

Petrucci's alternate picking is cleaner than my grandma's kitchen

[@ziadramman]

lmfao

[@forrestperkins6237]

Cleaner than a nuns pootang

[@lopolik]

I wish my kitchen was clean. xD

[@brianadipratama4604]

It's brighter than my future

[@Petruccifan77]

That’s F ing hilarious

[@RudyAyoub]

Bro.......

[@IrrelevantPlease]

Hey it’s the guy who uploads videos

[@ritsucaps]

Hi dad

[@oceanmachine1906]

I can't even bro, bro, too much notes

[@LittleRedRidingHoo]

Disliked

[@respectpartii6302]

Play something else bro...

[@marcelosoto-quiroga1965]

A friend of mine, old LTE fan told me: "they sound as if they have asked the engineers 20 years ago not to touch a dial on the console, since they'd be back next day to record the 3rd"

[@user-nx3uz1hp1u]

I fell exactly the same!!!

[@alvarobuxeiro9853]

totally agree!

[@FredOliveiraTecladista]

very interesting!

[@Matheuszalenski]

The recording, mix and master is way better now, but the feeling and composition is the same. They made an awesome job.

[@sheldoncooper8199]

@Marcelo Soto-Quitoga Nah i disagree i think they sort of kind of have the Sound of 2004 Train of Thought Dream Theater but also a bit LTE 2.

[@Punishment_for_Decadence]

This young group of musicians seem very hip. I hope they make it big!

[@beanstalker3292]

It's shame the drummer did not audition for DT MP left, I think he could have nailed the part.

[@carlosfigueira5076]

Young musicians? 🤣

[@mcswitchy]

​@@beanstalker3292 the drummer IS dream theaters previous drummer

[@Ianuarius]

tragically, what you could actually write on thousands of videos of completely unknown artists

[@danteruivo]

petrucci's lead tone is just perfect *chefs kiss*

[@killerkite333]

Sweet chocolate tone

[@wordswordseverywhere9113]

I think you mean 'Glasgow Kiss' ;)

[@mahbub1634]

I had just stepped my first foot into college when I listened to LTE 1. Now after 22 years with couple of diplomas, a career, a marriage, children and after having completely losing touch with my younger more adventurous self, you guys have brought back the dormant metalhead genes that were hiding somewhere deep. Thanks for letting me become the 18 year old fool who had no plans other than becoming a metal musician. Thanks for doing it for me. Love you guys.

[@mauriciogarcia3422]

great story man

[@TayTheDay]

The beginning of this story rings so true to mine. Growing up wasn't so easy though! If only I stuck to my plans... Now, things are looking up and new LTE reminds me of the passion I once had. I will take inspiration from this and keep pushing 👍

[@richardverstichel9797]

Once a metalhead, always a metalhead, welcome back!

[@toto99303]

+1

[@jamesb120]

Other than the wanting to become a musician, it's the the story of so many of us. Metal community is always welcoming.

[@RichardAtkinsonEngineer]

There are tears in my eyes. This music was such a big part of my foray into progressive music as a kid in Jamaica. This couldn’t have come at a better time.

[@krioni86sa]

Yes. I feel you.

[@king-manu2758]

Man you must have been lonely listening to prog in Jamaica. Good for you.

[@drumboarder1]

Seems like weed heaven and prog go hand in hand

[@H1mma]

Fucking same dude ! Insane

[@StellaShebaofficial]

James LaBrie‘s vocal-sound is perfect on this one.

[@jgdrum3416]

Lol ! Funny ... you should also check out 3 Rules .. Jason Rullo , drummer from Symphony X new band .. 3rulesband.com. Your music teacher will approve ... power trio all instrumental.

[@heartdisciple]

nooo

[@jestebangamboa3349]

jajajajaja yesss

[@ThePhilTorretto]

Savage. But I agree. I have always thought LaBries vocals were the weak point in DT even going back to I&W. I just honestly don’t think he’s that great a vocalist period. Took effort and forcing myself to listen to Awake and I&W to overcome my initial disdain for his voice.

[@mickeywilsonsfx]

Hahahahahah

[@Danarchist802]

Mike Portnoy still has Dream Theater on his kit! Love it.

[@izmraz3563]

CUZ HE IS THE "DREAM THEATER"MY FRIEND!!!

[@BrianKrock]

Anybody else hearing “Now that you can see all you have done. It’s time to take that step into the kingdom” at 2:10?

[@victormontielpiano]

Of course!! From the Twelve Step Suite :)

[@giliardsartori]

Yes...a litlle diferent, but very similar.

[@JuliusTrippner]

Now that you mention it, absolutely!!! Spent so much time listening to and practicing "This Dying Soul", I'm surprised, I didn't notice it on my first listen.

[@erwinsyah2hehe]

It IS

[@claudiodelgift827]

Yes, and at the same time the sound's reminiscent of "This Is The Life" from ADTOE. At 6:18 the guitar melody is the vocal line to "He knows and he waits" from "In The Presence of Enemies."

[@oceanmachine1906]

The best performance from Labrie I've ever heard

[@guitaristssuck8979]

Me too

[@drums_in_my_head]

😂😂😂

[@daphenomenalz4100]

When i look at ur profile pic, i feel that it's rotating 😕

[@nikolakojic]

Jahahhahaha

[@machinaeZER0]

Nailed it

[@FatGuyReviews.935]

This is exactly the sound that dream theater has been missing. I don't hear LTE in this. I hear Dream Theater. How I have missed you, old friend.

[@josel.7201]

Same here sir

[@Eccentrics]

This sound will return to DT now :)

[@Manerick]

Like the last album of Petrucci,

[@felipefranciscodesouza]

Damnnnn, Portnoy's drums with Dream Theater's logo!!!!!!!!

[@arthurmelo6687]

When?

[@elcapitanneurona]

¿Where?

[@indriyagumilar]

the siamese monster from the train of thoughts era

@@arthurmelo6687 4:49

[@arthurmelo6687]

@ Thaaaaanks!!!

[@PaulEMoz]

Some things are just supposed to go together. Bacon and eggs. Strawberries and cream. Movies and popcorn. Petrucci and Portnoy. It's just how it's meant to be.

[@bitflux2]

A fucking MEN

[@chegosvoice]

Amén

[@king-manu2758]

Nailed it.

[@SPOOKCINEMA3AM]

amen and awomen

[@TaufikLukman]

Couldn't agree more

[@joelariasdiaz6991]

2010: " Can You imagine a new LTE album?? It would be a dream come true" 2021: "dream no more"

[@FaceIntoKeyboard]

And Mike is now officially back in Dream Theater! I wonder if this was the spark that kicked things off.

[@djevon4853]

he said in his drumeo interview that this reunion for LTE is the musical part of how they got back together

[@FaceIntoKeyboard]

@@djevon4853 yeah, that was a good one!

[@bmabs35]

Feels similar to how Jordan joined the band doesn't it?

[@dean0o0o]

63 people literally had their brains melted out.

[@sheldoncooper8199]

@dean0oOo Right Normally when You Klick a LTE Video You heard the LTE 1 & 2. I got what i wanted from this music i waited 19 years for.

[@icaroioi]

Well, I can't say I'm satisfied, to be honest

[@alexandroskourtesakis3673]

Seeing Mike wearing a Neil Peart jersey makes me cry...

Same here pal 😭

[@webjock2k7]

Homage

[@sadboi7537]

Greatest drummer of all time

[@Jiggerjaw]

Seeing him record with John and Jordan fills me with delight.

[@rudejrgus]

dt drum is also set!

[@pianistgonerogue]

6:17 "He knows and he waits..." :D

[@Arjogezh]

Yes totally hahahha

[@flippingbirds3710]

In the presents of enemies pt 2 lmao

[@MNZizou]

Came looking for this, was not disappointed. One of my all -time DT favorites and I picked it up right away!

[@mariapaulasevillano2310]

ok so my music teacher just tell us to look for this and i have zero regrets

[@victormontielpiano]

Your music teacher knows what's good ;)

[@bjfell5011]

@@victormontielpiano your music teacher likes perfection

[@FindingsOfAnArmouredMind]

Greatc teacher!!

[@FindingsOfAnArmouredMind]

Great*

[@gre8]

Music teacher cool af

[@MetalJesusRocks]

Dear god, I have not been more HYPED for an album!!! Sounding incredible! Can't wait for the release date🤘

[@chasewills3320]

Love your videos man! So stoked for new LTE

[@Steelmaniak]

Is the hype really worth it? I mean it's very nice to my earballs, it is craftmanship though

[@Bob-vp3dc]

YES dude I didn't know you were an LTE fan!

[@SupermanNew52]

Big fan.

[@ignorethefashion82]

It's a real prog metal hidden gem!

[@brunogalarza4239]

5:47 some DT nostalgia has entered the chat and my heart could not be happier

[@tiptop9972]

Bruno Galarza totaly agree with you🤘

[@RocketStudioPR]

Yes!!!

[@kistence]

Jaysus...couldn't agree with you more!

[@fedioragaska6043]

Recalling ‘In the name of God’ in my head

[@alfredoroussos677]

02:00 also resembles Repentance....

[@filipenevescurral]

Now imagine this 4 slaying this tune in an actual stage with an actual proper audience...

[@MrCocoH1]

And the drum kit breaks

[@sheldoncooper8199]

@Filipe Neves Curral Hopefully by November 2021.

[@filipenevescurral]

@@sheldoncooper8199 are there such plans?

[@sheldoncooper8199]

@@filipenevescurral Not that i know. I am just hopeing they Tour once Corana is not such a BIG Problem anymore arround the World.

[@filipenevescurral]

@@sheldoncooper8199 same!

[@Edible_Inc]

Man that final guitar solo sounds like the embodiment of an angel crying 🥺

[@brunofelixmusic]

I'm so glad to be alive to see this guys playing together once again.

[@mikehalinan]

Same here.

[@Cabeglz]

LTE is the Dream Theater that we all want.

[@Polosineditar]

DT without vocals that we all want

[@diefem82]

You are not all.

6:33 This is the part where he unmistakably expresses condolence about having parted ways but at the same time joy for having reunited once more

[@jbmusicman1]

This sounds more Dream Theater than Dream Theater...Love it

[@FindingsOfAnArmouredMind]

Just what I felt.

[@mickeywilsonsfx]

Came here to say this. This is Dream Theater at its core wtf

[@YoraJalu]

You can say that again, buddy

[@HNedel]

Nothing against Mangini, but his drums never sounded right to me. In their first album the whole mix was terrible, not just the drums, but in their newer stuff it sounds like he has always sounded, from when he was touring with steve vai through james labrie’s first solo album. He has reverted to his preferred sound, snd i much prefer the way Portnoy tunes his kit.

[@jbmusicman1]

@@HNedel Yes, his pre production decisions combined with post production decisions made for a horrible overly compressed sound. His drums are tuned so low that they all sound the same. Even the octobans don't sound right. It's a mess and it's a shame because he's an amazing player and an even better guy to hang out with. The last album (D.O.T.) showed some hope but they're still not right which tells me they're making them sound that way on purpose.

[@LydianMelody]

Levin with the Chapman stick 🔥

[@afzuniga]

For 7 minutes I was 20 years old again, feels like been lost an arm and it grows again.

[@Popeinuxias]

😭😭

[@Petruccifan77]

Hey me too, only I felt like 22. I can totally relate.

[@juliendamours3587]

exactly !

[@PauloSamurai]

I recommend Sons of Apollo, Mike Portnoy is Mike Portnoy on that band

[@jeraul1]

I felt the same way!

[@setiawancloud17]

Finaly after 10 years I can see the Legendary Mike Portnoy , Jordan rudes , John Petrucci ia together again 😎😎😎😎🙏

[@fikriabet]

terharu ngab

[@pouyash5785]

Give Tony some love

[@Massiefje]

I know, right?! I'm mosty just happy that there's no bad blood between them!

[@Massiefje]

@@pouyash5785 Of course, he deserves love too, but that's not the point he was making :)

[@marvinlanguido2983]

@@pouyash5785 he's referring to dream theater dude

[@slappyshouse]

These four men are undeniably masters of their craft. And they have combined to show they are only getting BETTER. Unreal.

[@elhijodelriff]

Godtrucci can play so perfect that with his aura he blesses the impure world.

[@Alexj-kv3he]

I’m just a 21 year old who got into DT and LTE in high school and I’m hyped for this. I can’t even imagine how people who have waited ages feel 😭

[@Petruccifan77]

Welcome to the club!

[@user-nx3uz1hp1u]

I've heard them for the first time on 16.03.2000 , and my world turned upside down! I remember that feeling, as if it was Just yesterday

[@qhodave]

We feel old

[@leonelagramonte9757]

Amen!!

[@PsyphaX09]

You have no idea kid. Haha

[@CryofthePlanet]

Insanely good. Equally insane to see Tony Levin shred like that at 74 years old. What a beast.

[@RainMakersGroup]

My Brain and spirit just went on a glorious ride like it did back int the 70's when i was listening to Yes, ELP, and King Crimsom.

[@lauriem4164]

Yes! That’s exactly what I thought.

[@chancarlos6366]

Yeah LTE . The DT sound that everyone miss. Not to technical. The real progressive metal.

[@gaspode8]

The last DT and their self titled album sounded a lot like classic DT to me.

[@BztnO]

This is heavier than I´ve expected but I can´t stop smiling.

[@atomiclambda]

The Petrucci Portnoy duo is the perfect recipe for the best music, that's a fact!

[@bensm9032]

More than 20 Years of waiting, and they sound better than ever 👏 LTE rules

[@destianpatrianagara1119]

Admit it, we all miss Mike Portnoy.

[@nokly367]

winery dogs, sons of apollo are epic...

[@Prognosis__]

MP is everywhere...how busy he must be...such a great man personally wise too

[@tobimm2]

i don‘t miss him in that mediocre band who repeats itself since 2007, and he wrote and played awesome stuff with neal and others in the last decade thanks to his freedom... but this here, those three (not to forget the old man), yeah, thats something that simply... works...

[@wufflon2131]

@@tobimm2 DT>Morse

[@sjsphotog]

Of course we do. JP and MP helped form DT. Its the core along with JM .

[@TheBunkerShow]

Seeing them actually in the same room together at 7:01 made me beyond happy

[@VortechBand]

Fauci got a heart attack

[@simonerattazzi2164]

The boys are "finally free". Mike, Jordan and John. Still Together!!!

[@brent07]

Portnoy is really perfect for Petrucci and Rudess.

[@flapjackson6077]

Lol no disrespect to Mangini, but he was never a natural fit. Portnoy is the man.

[@Vincegpz500]

@@flapjackson6077 Why are you comparing them? This isn't Dream Theater. It's LTC. Different music. Coming from a different place. No lyrics for a start. Nothing to do with MM. Bands change personnel. Get over it. The Eagles, ACDC, Rolling Stones, Yes, Genesis, Fleetwood Mac, Camel, Evanescence. The Who changed their drummer when Keith Moon died. NOBODY said it wasn't the Who any more. Need I go on?

[@flapjackson6077]

@@Vincegpz500 Whoa, Vinny! May I call you you Vinny? Lol But seriously, I’m actually not even a fan of Dream Theater, either with Portnoy or Mangini. I discovered LTE by youtube algorithm and it went from there. The algorithm was very accurate, because since I first heard Acid Rain some 5-6 years ago, I’ve been hooked. Not only that, I’ve since gotten an appreciation for DT. I knew who John Petrucci is from his G3 days. I knew of Tony from King Crimson. I’d heard of Mike Portnoy, but not Jordan. But being a drummer when I was a younger, Mike Portnoy struck me as phenomenal, many similarities to Neil. I later checked out DT, with both Mikes. Mike Mangini is a killer drummer. I’ll concede that he gets a bad rap. Maybe I’m wrong, but I feel like DT should’ve followed Portnoy’s lead, and gotten away from vocals. Instrumentals are their niche. John Myung would be fine on bass, and Mangini would be fine on drums, but LTE is who they are. I understand your annoyance. But we’re on the same side ultimately. We just have a difference of opinion. And I get it with personnel changes. When Kenny first joined The Who, I declared they should be called: “The What The Fuck Was That!” Lmao! Nah, jis kiddin! Point taken. 🤙

[@michelepiemontese9295]

In the future they will wonder if these legendary musicians really existed

[@MateconMote]

Waited so many years for this 🤘 amazing work 👏

[@darkwavesful]

Wena! Sabpe de buena música 😎

[@Madrows]

Grande mate con mote loco !!!!

[@michaelgabs9885]

When things were at their very worst: 2 Suns, Cross in the sky, 2 comets will collide = don`t be afraid - repent, accept Lord`s Hand of Mercy. The first sign - the Earth will spin faster. The second sign concerns the sun, which will loom larger, brighter and begin to spin. Scientists will say it was a global illusion. Beaware - Jesus will never walk in flesh again. After WW3 - rise of the “ man of peace“ from the East = Antichrist - the most powerful, popular, charismatic and influential leader of all time. Many miracles will be attributed to him. He will imitate Jesus in every conceivable way. Don`t trust „pope“ Francis = the False Prophet - will seem to rise from the dead - will unite all Christian Churches and all Religions as one. One World Religion = the seat of the Antichrist. Benedict XVI is the last true pope - will be accused of a crime of which he is totally innocent. - banking collapse was deliberately masterminded by the Antichrist - Antichrist will step in and create a false peace in the state of Israel by joining them with palestine in an unlikely alliance. - „He will recite extracts from My Teachings, which he will passionately proclaim from every secular stage in the world, until people sit up and take notice of him.“ The Book of Truth mdmlastprophet.com/the-time-for-the-schism-in-the-church-is-almost-here-and-you-must-get-prepared-now/ mdmlastprophet.com/billions-will-convert-and-recognise-god-the-triune-god-for-the-first-time/

[@estebansalas924]

No sabía que usted sabía de buena música ❣️

[@wextercg]

mish... y uno se encuentra gente cool aca. salu2.

[@mikeepatrick1]

Mike and John just belong together. So, so grateful they're making it happen...

[@SilvioLorentini]

Finally this is how a real drum sounds.... miss this so much

[@joanaparicio]

They trigger in me EXACTLY the same joy as they did with LTE I. This is like a beholding a meteor shower, it rarely occurs, but when it does you can only stop and enjoy its sheer magnificience.

[@lingtwist974]

What about LTE 2?

[@tankwfw]

I'm a simple man. I see John, Jordan, Mike, and Tony back together, and I click

[@bidwertz]

What i love about mike is when the others are doing solos, he's just emphasizing the solo itself, always never overplaying on parts that doesn't need one.

[@Popeinuxias]

That's Mike for you :D

[@crystoferus]

THIS

[@GallowayJesse]

Always loved the way portnoy accents the lead parts

[@thekitchenfreak]

It’s funny that I actually think he’s overplaying! He could do even less... there always that little fill that says « hey, i’m here! » Yes he punches some stuff musically, but the idea should be to be the least noticeable!

[@kungfuman82]

@@thekitchenfreak then why show up at all if the idea is to be the least noticeable? MP knows how to accent things and add his own flair, which should be the main goal of all musicians in a group. Good groups gel together, like LTE does.

[@victorbicudo1374]

2:50 - "These Walls" - i love it

[@carlosmartinez324]

This sounds like the classic Dream theater. Great!

[@bemersonbakebarmen]

Best DT album since Octavarium

[@Fernanufret]

“Looks like meat’s back on the menu, boys!!!!” 22 years went by in a blink! 💪🏻👴🏻🎸 💪🏻🧔🏻🎸 💪🏻🧔🏻🥁 💪🏻🧙🏻🎹

[@Slyjuanreviews]

Que masacote mi pana

[@LeatherRebel75]

Musical prime rib, perfectly aged, served sizzling hot!

[@stevesun3658]

Love you Fern ,you are awesome ! Merci mon amis !

[@ricardocardoso2047]

I got that lord of the rings mention xD

[@tromboneman4517]

It’s the frigging juiciest steak imaginable judging by this single.

[@wolfsonggames4988]

Them soaring Petrucci solos. Never get tired of hearing them.

[@taliff68]

Everyone: this is almost God Mode Tony (grabs the Stick): GOD MODE

[@AcaciaAvenue]

When the song ended i was like "WTF WHO STOPPED MY VIDEO?!? I WANT MOAR"

[@LuisYelpo]

Great riffs, Tony is a badass! Cool to see the Dream Theater logo on the octobans.

[@fireinthepentagram]

Subliminal 'I'll be back soon'...

[@vladvalcheff6683]

The chemistry between Portnoy and Petrucci is out of this world..!

[@shantanunathan]

Portnoy's chops are still killer like those of his younger self 🔥 Also loved his Neil Peart jersey

[@VincePalamarasecretservicejfk]

Agreed!!!!🙌😍😍😍😍🔥🔥🔥

[@rogerbiggerstaff3293]

Mike stays busy with LTE, Neal Morse Band, Sons of Apollo, and Transatlantic, (and hopefully new Flying Colors and Winery Dogs). Keeps his chops in very good shape.

[@davidtesch475]

I agree on the Neil Peart tribute

[@Tintop]

Mike Portnoy wearing a Neil Peart Jersey... best man.

[@stringfinity]

Loyalty!!!

[@yeeshanmalik8353]

THIS IS THE BEST THING THAT'S HAPPENED TO ME IN ALL OF MY TEENAGE.

[@andreslopez8575]

Those Petrucci solos are so perfect.

[@alexandreh7065]

They are technically perfect but they lack emotion.

[@welovebavaria]

How is John Petrucci able to record three albums at the same time with Dream Theater, Liquid and his own solo project??? Incredible musicians!

[@robertolopiccolo5575]

I answer just easily. Because of Portnoy creativity. Just so is possible ,seeing how many collaborations does Portnoy is a gold egg’s chicken

[@reithstrat30]

because John is an enlightened and prodigious genius

[@carlosguitar]

coronavirus baby

[@manufcb]

Probably because it only takes him one take to get the song perfect...

[@CheloWiiU]

Mike Portnoy recorded this with LTE, John Petrucci's solo album, and also a double full prog/rock album with Transatlantic, so it's a tie

[@MetalionMusic]

The part by Rudess starting around 5:47 is SO GOOD! The fact that he can basically sound so convincingly like an orchestra in real time (partially because of his ability to choose such amazing chord voicings) is... 🧠💥🙌

[@davidderoux7552]

It's the end of "Breaking all illusions"...

[@MetalionMusic]

@@davidderoux7552 Definitely sounds like the same (or a similar) keyboard orchestra patch, absolutely. Jordan finds such great sounds, befitting such a great player.

[@nim831]

Alternate band name: The Bald and The Bearded

[@ifgwelf]

Half Bald Fully Bearded

[@kjemradio]

Sounds like a new sitcom for CBS :-)

[@woodenhoe]

The Wizards of Progland

[@mocool13]

When Bald and Bearded Unite

[@gasparinacunha334]

What?

[@micaiaskauss]

Waiting for Metropolis part 3!

[@flahgdoe4558]

I feel LTE brings out the best in John. His creativity and technicality are just turned up a notch. Like he’s more free to experiment, due to the nature of the band and it’s style of music.

[@derekcoble2215]

100%

[@jimbeaux89]

I’d say it also has a lot to do with him and Portnoy’s chemistry. Also chemistry with rudess and Levin too. But then two have been playing together since their teens. They’re just bloody brilliant together

[@Aenigmakil]

It's true but DT are only a place that stifles such creativity because they've made themselves that way. They need Portnoy back, and not necessarily because of his drumming, but his overall presence and contribution

[@sgmetalify]

Totally agreed, even when they still had Portnoy on DT it felt like he was becoming somewhat one dimensional as time went on. I really missed the more eclectic JP that comes out on LTE and i'm super happy to see that once again.

[@BCapelas]

Nice band. these guys have a bright future

[@LegionOf3]

These guys were just born to make music together. Extremely happy to see the band reunited.

[@raphaelmacedo4467]

6:20 That reminds me of "In the Presence of Enemies - part 1"

[@johncustom4659]

Is true crying amaizing

[@WillColaneri]

No

[@gunthergiani844]

Yap, same thoughts here.