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

[@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!

[@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!

[@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👍🏿🕺🏾

[@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!

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@apenastorugo]

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

[@WEICYCLONE666]

please them return to the dream theater again

[@devilopment3291]

The Four Horsemen of Progressive Epic Comeback.

[@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

[@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.” :)

[@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.

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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% 😁🥰

[@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

[@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+

[@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.

[@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!)

[@danteruivo]

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

[@killerkite333]

Sweet chocolate tone

[@wordswordseverywhere9113]

I think you mean 'Glasgow Kiss' ;)

[@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 👍🏼.

[@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.

[@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,

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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?

[@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"

[@АнтонМакарон-ц6ы]

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.

[@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...

[@Danarchist802]

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

[@izmraz3563]

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

[@kukquakk4716]

The section at 5:47 is among the most beautiful music ever written. Every time I hear it I'm blown away. Epic, emotional, grand

[@DiegoDeschain]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@bensm9032]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@Luc1ferspuzzle]

Metropolis pt 2 at it's finest! Cheers!

[@bertsimpsan]

Grow up soyim

[@gustavocurty]

@@Luc1ferspuzzle I thought the same

[@SirPraiseSun]

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

[@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

[@brunofelixmusic]

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

[@mikehalinan]

Same here.

[@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!

[@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

[@hardcorejanitor444]

Just seeing that purple logo on Mike's drums brings back the kid in me. ☺

[@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!!!

[@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....

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

[@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.

[@BztnO]

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

[@LuisYelpo]

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

[@fireinthepentagram]

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

[@LydianMelody]

Levin with the Chapman stick 🔥

[@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!

[@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

[@carlosmartinez324]

This sounds like the classic Dream theater. Great!

[@joelariasdiaz6991]

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

[@Edible_Inc]

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

[@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!

[@elhijodelriff]

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

[@mikeepatrick1]

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

[@micaiaskauss]

Waiting for Metropolis part 3!

[@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.

[@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?

[@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!

[@SilvioLorentini]

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

[@CryofthePlanet]

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

[@atomiclambda]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@АнтонМакарон-ц6ы]

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

[@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."

[@simonerattazzi2164]

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

[@victorbicudo1374]

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

[@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

[@AcaciaAvenue]

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

[@TheBunkerShow]

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

[@VortechBand]

Fauci got a heart attack

[@wolfsonggames4988]

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

[@taliff68]

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

[@miguelangelbautista7046]

Definitivamente hay una magia que brota cuando Portnoy y Petrucci hacen cosas juntos. Este tema supera con creces todo lo que ha hecho Dream Theater en los últimos años.

[@b.brandonurrutiaacosta.9036]

Definitely........ i agree

[@GODSEND17]

Concuerdo contigo tocayo🤘

[@asabovesobelow2299]

Seas mamon

[@Avisale]

Efectivamente me gusta más como composición de DT que como LTE, suena más orgánico y fluido que las últimas composiciones de DT. Pero creo que LTE tiene una marca menos estructurada y mas improvisada cosa que no hicieron con este tema. Buena, habrá que escuchar el resto del disco. En cualquier caso creo que el retorno de MP es inminente.

[@asabovesobelow2299]

@@Avisale sigue soñando

[@THICCMando66]

Legend says Jordan Rudess only has a goatee because.. he done gone and sold his mustache to the devil in exchange for unholy ambidextrous keyboard skills.

[@kohupersu6160]

The devil then apparently gave them to Tony Levin in exchange for a few lessons on Chapman Stick.

[@ngonten_id2754]

And then the Devil sold his soul to Petrucci to learn the guitar. That's why he gets to keep both the moustache and goatee. 😂

[@charlieo.possum5501]

I thought something was Amish!!

[@andreslopez8575]

Those Petrucci solos are so perfect.

[@alexandreh7065]

They are technically perfect but they lack emotion.

[@michelepiemontese9295]

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

[@slappyshouse]

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

[@historytour1]

this is an instant classic. The interplay between the musicians is so complex and stellar.

[@machinaeZER0]

Seriously - they just picked right up where they left off. Didn't miss a beat. :)

[@voljes9007]

I thought that 13 years between Tool albums is mad, but here we have something even more insane.

[@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

[@BCapelas]

Nice band. these guys have a bright future

[@Tintop]

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

[@stringfinity]

Loyalty!!!

[@vladvalcheff6683]

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

[@tankwfw]

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

[@bemersonbakebarmen]

Best DT album since Octavarium

[@hipydeus7367]

This is just impossible. How can they all keep on coming up with such great ideas over 30+ years? Also the chemistry between those guys is unmatched. Triple Wow!

[@pepebvelez]

Yeeeeahhhh cannot wait

[@LegionOf3]

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

[@yeeshanmalik8353]

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

[@attilahun8541]

Ohh my God ( Petrucci) 😍😍!Woowwwwww ! As Rusty Cooley said: “There is no one like him still gets better and better ,he has no limits! Such an amazing and professional player”.. . These guys making the world a better place honestly.. thanx to each of them❤️ LTE and DT are just the perfection❤️❤️ i love you all❤️❤️

[@potretcantik8081]

❤️❤️

[@garyg08]

ROCKING THAT THE NEIL PEART JERSEY