The spirit carries on - Dream Theater-Animals as leaders-Devin @Dreamsonic 23

[@maudeb7530]

close your eyes and begin to imagine an album with petrucci, abasi and townsend

[@kikarias79]

🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@DJKr15py]

Don't forget Rudess

[@alwan1414]

@@DJKr15py nah fuck rudess

[@lowenbad]

I’m going to manifest this. 😂

[@malteadotas4]

omg shut up and take my money

[@yoshikigrg8]

Devin sounds majestic. 😊

[@PeX218]

I think he sounds citse jam

[@kikarias79]

@@PeX218😂😂😂

[@2good2betrue3]

Agreed!....Devin sounds so good and solid that If I'm Labrie and I heard it with introspection. I would step down as the vocalist and convince Devin to take my place. (He just need to watch this video). No disrespect but I think James should retire if DT wants to move forward. 👍

[@timdahl]

Devin IS fucking majectic.

[@TheBanana93]

Yeah not gonna lie not listened to much dream theatre bit more of Devin and his singing blew the other guy out of the water could barely hear what he was saying lol@@2good2betrue3

[@denn_al]

Devin's voice is on another level, seriously.

[@MAFiA303]

devin voice is golden

[@56TheMick]

Yes! But that other individual is out of tune as a bell. Why a band like this has such a terrible singer?

[@56TheMick]

YESSSS

[@yuda-go6hz]

He has better shape of the chest and abds muscles than LaBrie has

[@jonspengler5891]

🤮🤮🤮🤮

[@carefulwhithataxe]

Devin looking at Labrie singing out of tune 😮😂

[@zynosgd9982]

I don't think I've ever seen a clip of James Labrie in recent years where his voice is consistently on pitch. Devin being just proved to me that Dream Theater deserves a new singer.

[@thiagokeyboardist]

Dont know you, but I 100% agree with you

[@tube33139]

Saw them in Hollywood, Fl. Labrie was definitely the weakest link. Hats off to him for all the great years though.

[@segfault_000]

​@@tube33139I was at that show too, honestly James almost singlehandedly ruined it. A shame.

[@ironandthread]

Sad, but true. At 60, he's finally lost his chops.

[@zynosgd9982]

@@segfault_000 I understand it's not his fault that his voice got ruined and everything, but I just believe it's unfair to the rest of the band. They all hold themselves to such a high standard. Petrucci still practices every day and so does Mike, Myung and Jordan to keep up with their younger selves.

[@EmilianoZap]

I have said this for years Devin is the perfect singer for dream theater

[@hazardeur]

lol BS. he's way, way too quirky for them

[@dedompler]

@@hazardeur don't think his quirks or personality have much to do with how texturally fitting his voice is with DT, i'm just glad this tour happened and saw it all live a few weeks ago

[@TheUfoProject_]

Devins is the perfect singer for any band.

[@SomeThingOrMaybeAnother]

He isn't. And he would hate it. And he is not consistent live either. And I'm saying it as a fan.

[@TheUfoProject_]

@@SomeThingOrMaybeAnother I get were you coming from. And i can agree. Devin need to be Devin. In DT is James Labrie :)

[@stuartgibson3642]

No one is talking about the drummers swapping places flawlessly at the same point the singers do

[@mattosborne1366]

Damn! Just noticed that..amazing.

[@c-LAW]

They swapped places twice!

[@danielhambrook3669]

Devin voice is fantastic but I love seeing Petrucci so happy to have another guitarist on stage and I genuinely think that if they got a second guitar player for touring, that it would make their live shows really special, because of things like the harmony he does with Tosin.

[@56TheMick]

Yes but only with a good voice instead of that "thing"out of tune as a bell with a terrible voice

[@IggyBing]

As it happens, Devin is a mean guitar player too. He could easily handle twin guitar harmonies. I can't even imagine how powerful DT would be with DT.

[@justahusk8151]

@@IggyBing Yeah. He rarely shows it, but Devin can fucking shred.

[@jackb7685]

​@@IggyBinghaha DT^2

[@two50ne77]

Animals as Theater when?

[@paradigmshiftz7]

That Tosin and JP harmony at the end is beautiful, I almost prefer it to the original. And Devin's voice is awesome here too

[@erniezetroc]

Tosin bending strings and strumming a guitar! 🤯

[@samuelconnolly347]

What an unreal line up. Abasi and Townsend with DT?! I'd love to see this. I do feel bad for James because Devin is just on another level. Honestly hate to say it, but if DT has a weak link it's James, and the contrast with Devin is massive. Still great to see them together. Thanks for uploading them video.

[@KhalDrogo76]

100% I've never liked James' voice I believe it's actually held them back from being an absolute legendary band....he's terrible IMHO

[@captainedscythe]

It's been James since the 90s and his throat injury. He can still do it in the studio, but live, he's just getting worse and worse. I feel for him, because it's really not his fault.

[@eqprog]

When they’re singing together James sings like the drunk guy singing at the top of his lungs with the actual singer. Shame too because James was absolutely killer during Images and Words tour. Dude could nail it.

[@ortanchibiri]

It's always been LaBrie. As a singer myself, I feel for him, in fact so much that he's the reason I haven't seen DT live. I suffer everytime I hear him sing live, it's truly painful for me. I wish they'd get a singer that's on par with the rest of the band. James has had an awesome run of studio work, and his legacy is huge already. I wish he stepped down and let somebody else do it for however (hopefully VERY) long the band can last

[@carlosruiz-ob7le]

​@@eqprogeso fue hace 30 años!. Nunca más estuvo a la altura. Y eso le resto a D.T.. Hubiesen sido más grandes aún con un mejor cantante

[@NeXaSLvL]

seeing Tosin do harmonies with Petrucci is pretty amazing, especially since Tosin was heavily inspired by Petrucci. It's like seeing your friend achieve one of their dreams

[@thiscris_]

It seems that most people don't seem to grasp how big of a legend Devin Townsend is. What he demonstrated here is just astonishing.

[@dave1812]

Devin's vocals are beyond Epic! His Voice would be perfect for DT

[@GabiBrooks]

I always imagined what Devy would sound like singing this song. Amazing! ❤

[@dallasdyck5137]

This was great, I seen this in Edmonton, dev did the last “on” as one of his brutally high epic screams. Absolute chills man

[@GabiBrooks]

@@dallasdyck5137 I'm so jealous right now 😆 but also glad for you

[@johnnywomack548]

Devin has the voice and power of a master operatic singer. His spellbinding talent is a rare thing.

[@madmuso5]

Watching Tosin and John doing harmonies together at the end really enjoying themselves was awesome. Was like watching two kids jamming and just having fun. A reminder of how it often begins for many musicians. Loved it.

[@jeffreylong1478]

If you want to hear Michael Akerdfelt from Opeth, James Labrei, and Devin Townsend all singing together in the same song I recommend Day 8 School by Ayreon on The Human Equation. I’ve always thought James and Devin sound good together 👍

[@WelcomeToOzzy]

awesome tip!

[@deansilkmusic]

This was an amazing watch! I'm at the end of my life (been told by docs), and this song is one I want played at my funeral! To see it performed with Devin has been a dream come true, so thank you so much!

[@WelcomeToOzzy]

Aww man. It was amazing to be there! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@TheBanana93]

Death is just another step to finding salvation not in god but in returning to the universe and becoming fully one with everything. I hope your last days are spent well

[@bloodnchocolate]

Safe travels, my friend.

[@eyemoeba2]

may the rest of your days be golden (and also may the doctor be wrong). hang in there dean x

[@willmoblo75]

Rest easy. Blessings to you and your family

[@robinlove6981]

Id listen to dream theater more often ove devin was the vocalist

[@56TheMick]

Yes, me too! James is terrible!!

[@robinlove6981]

@@56TheMick yeah, he is okay on the albums but live, he just sounds awful

[@codekhalil6437]

​@@56TheMickJames is by no means terrible, but he's more of a miss than a hit live 😅 Their live at the marquee LP all those years back, is one of the best vocal accomplishments in genre of metal. The dude is 60. He's not going to be able to do that anymore. And it's sad

[@grahammartinelli848]

Well now I want to hear Devy sing the entire DT back catalogue

[@reverieofmusic436]

I feel a little sorry for LaBrie, honestly. He's had a rough go, with his vocal cord damage when he was younger, and the difficulty of the DT songs in general. I'm not saying people are wrong to criticise his performance per se, but it must be rough to see someone else sing with your band and do it the way you used to be able to. If I were him, I would like to believe I'd bow out gracefully, but I don't know if I could. People should cut the guy some slack. Devin is still a living legend, with all that said.

[@danielsulistyo3659]

thank god I'm still alive to witness DT, devin, and tosin performing in one stage

[@xmobius0ne]

Not only am I a huge fan of these 3 artists, but this song in particular means SO much to me. If I was there in the audience during this I would 100% be crying my eyes out at this performance

[@NickiTusp]

I recently see the yesterday concert videos and have to come back to Devin singing this!

[@claudiuioanpardos611]

Devin Townsend is the daddy of all vocalists,at the moment... Top,incredible technique...

[@thedronedownunder3919]

Has been for over 20+ years. The Man is amazing.

[@davesand8575]

@@thedronedownunder3919 Jorn Lande and Roy Khan also awesome vocalists in the genre. "Perfect Dark" by Beyond Twilight and "Silent Crying" by Conception are examples, respectively.

[@ukcats82]

God it im sti waiting for JP to strap on one of his Ibanez JP sigs just for fun and tone

[@BibhasChatterjee]

I didn’t know Dave Gilmour played keyboards in his off time 😅

[@genixia]

Dave Gilmour probably wishes he could play keyboards like the legendary Mike Keneally. Or bass, drums or even guitar for that matter! MK is a virtuosic multi-instrumentalist. It's crazy how few people here realize who he is. He's probably the best musician on stage.

[@TexasGuitarist]

Tosin and Petrucci harmonizing 👏

[@willowtatus6159]

I was at this show. This was an incredibly emotional moment, and I can't stop going back and watching these performances. Devy singing Victoria's parts just gives me chills over and over again.

[@DanielScarffe]

This gave me goosbumps! I am forever a psycho Dream Theater fan lol! That being said, Devin Townsend absolutely SLAYED! That was so awesome!

[@musiciohann]

It's been a couple of decades in which I can only imagine Dream Theater's singer to be Russell Allen 🤯

[@AdamDallas]

Russell Allen can do no wrong. He's as close to a perfect progressive singer as you'll get; he's got passion, power, range and presence. Damn what a combination that would be.

[@musiciohann]

@@AdamDallas absolutely, man! I agree. His voice and attitude are close to perfection. He’s not only very gifted at any register, but he’s got that expressive, bluesy tone (just like Jorn Lande) which, I think, would elevate Dream Theater’s already amazing music. Just imagine a ballad like this sung by him. My argument? Symphony X’s “Communion and the Oracle”, “The Accolade”, etc. I know James has been a vital part of DT since he started. They wanted a Geoff Tate kind of winger. However, this is not Majesty anymore. This DT is not te Images & Words one. Not even the DT found on Scenes From a Memory. Perhaps a new singer would give it a much needed innovation.

[@raimesey]

@@musiciohann I just wrote a similar comment. His vocals just don’t cut it anymore unfortunately. I don’t think they would ever get a new singer but I think they need to. Also, I need a new Symphony X album! DT are my all time favourite band but they’re neck and neck with prime Symphony X. They give me what DT fail provide.

[@Absolutely_puck_fakestine]

Devin is an incredible composer, guitarist, musician. And if that wasn't enough, his voice is out of this world.

[@willmoblo75]

John’s solo here never gets old. Oh my god….

[@RobesonRocks]

The last time I saw DT 3 years ago, the theater was 2/3rds empty. I sure as hell wish I had seen this. Great recording!

[@aswmkid3]

Saw them play this in Oshkosh. But instead of diving singing it normally he did the most goosebump inducing scream. I really wish I had recorded it....

[@dominusblandus]

5:27… how smooth is that drummer change in the back!

[@LeFredge]

I am a simple man, i see (and hear) such great gathering of artists, i enjoy and like.

[@8KilgoreTrout4]

The two best keyboardist I’ve ever seen in person

[@merpinallday]

I was in the Los Angeles show and this collab blew my freaking mind. This is already one of my all time favorite DT songs, then this happened. Happy af.

[@richfaille6244]

I feel bad saying this, but LaBrie needs to take some extended time off and see if he can heal. He's hard to listen to now...Devin kills it!

[@ryangulick7574]

I was at this show! LaBrie sang a few songs wearing a Burger King crown

[@WelcomeToOzzy]

Yes he did! It was great. He took it from a kid in the front row. First he said "Take that hat off, is distracting" then he took it from him and put it on to sing a whole song. Good times!

[@NickPilmeyer]

Devin has so much intent in his singing. Awesome vocalist.

[@johnlagoss5932]

PLEASE keep Devin. He's always been the only part of DT I didn't love, and recently he just hasn't kept up live. He's a legend, but man it'd be nice to have more Devin

[@codekhalil6437]

John genuinely appreciates someone else who loves the guitar as much as he does. He turns into that teenager jamming with his friends in school. Also... Devin singing Dream Theater parts is like dying and going to heaven. I love Labrie but, DT with a different singer? Dont...give...us...hope.

It's like a friends hangout, a stellar group of friends one must say!

[@captainedscythe]

I was at the last show of this tour (this past week in Phoenix) and while I think James still has a few good albums in him, they'd do so much better if they brought Devin in to sing on tour.

[@jaytee6960]

My gosh...Devin you rock dude! lol. that ending belt...reminds me of his famous Kingdom video.

[@HerbalistGuybrush]

That was the first thing that put a true smile on my face in a while! Very wholesome, especially Tosin and the Dreamtheare guitarist playing the last few lines unisono.

[@RoryEllisMusic]

I think the band was happy to hear the song sung well again

[@davidandronicomusic]

So awesome hearing Tosin and Devin on this. Devins voice fits so well and I love that rasp he has. Also, I love how natural Mangini sounds and looks here. His kit looks a lot simpler than in past years and he looks like he's just having fun and feeling it.

[@danieljohnstone6284]

Not that James LaBrie is in any way a bad singer, but Devin just kills it here. His phrasing, his dynamics… everything is just always top tier Edit: just noticed the switching drummers!!! So excited to see this tour!!!

[@The_Cyberz]

Labrie sounds terrible here…off key sounds like

[@asparagusfarts]

Haha don't lieeeeeee. Jame LaBrie is the worst part of dream theatre

[@danieljohnstone6284]

@@asparagusfarts You’re right. He is.

[@Marthanator95]

@@danieljohnstone6284 he wasnt always, but you gotta respect the man, hes getting old, and dream theater songs are incredibly hard to sing. He is an amazing vocalist, hes just nearing the end of his career.

[@disconnecteddisconnected]

@@The_Cyberz He’s getting old and has damaged vocal cords. At least he still has power, but that sacrifices stability.

[@MacOstlund]

Chills when Devin comes in on "Move on, be brave". It makes me so sad to hear how incredibly bad James's voice sounds these days. :(

[@WelcomeToOzzy]

I have so much respect for James. His voice has evolved over the years but give the man some credit.. singing like that for three decades ain’t easy. If you ever have the chance to meet him like I have in person, he’s the kindest person you will meet,

[@MacOstlund]

@@WelcomeToOzzy I have as well! I think James was one of the, if not the best metal vocalists in the early 90's and his album contributions are always stellar. But these last tours especially, is in my opinion taking away so much of the Dream Theater concert experience as a whole that it becomes much less enjoyable, since the rest of the band still perfom at such a high level consistently. And Dream Theater being one of my favorite bands of all time, it does hurt. I saw them on a few legs on the 2022 european tour and it was really hit or miss from song to song. I have no reason to doubt that he is a kind person, but I don't pay money for tickets to hear kindness.

[@56TheMick]

Not only these days.

[@IggyBing]

Funny... LaBrie joined DT around early 1991; Townsend sent demos around in '93; getting picked up by Vai at the time. Just missed by a couple years... I can't even fathom how great they would have been with DT at the front of the stage. They were good enough with LaBrie but he always had that early 80's voice that was already on the way out when they hired him. Oh well. 🤷

[@codekhalil6437]

​@@IggyBinghe worked with their sound well. Very well. He actually put the group on the map via images and words. But he's 60. The voice goes before the fingers do. They need to make some decisions soon. And Labrie is one of my favs ever. But the band is suffering live because his voice isn't the same as it once was. It's just life

[@lowenbad]

I saw this show in Spokane, Washington. We drove from Portland, Oregon. I really hope this performance gets an official mix and release. I was bawling by the end of it.

[@RolandDeschain1]

Dev effortlessly hitting notes James could only dream of hitting these days.

[@wongsakornwattanavekin7328]

I would have cried in this moment! I wish I was there to experience this!

[@bobbysantiago5783]

I mean… mutha freakin’ Devy…. 🤘🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🤘

[@thedronedownunder3919]

I've dreamed of this moment for decades. Devy singing w DT. #satisfied

[@TheCountOfTuscany8]

DT could extend the band's life another 10+ years if they wanted to with Devin as lead singer. His vocals are unmatched. Time for James to graciously bow out for the sake of the band.

[@FaithsFallen]

GOOSEBUMPS!

[@donaldarmoogam2648]

DT are amazing as usual but Devin's vocal trade with James took this song to a whole level

[@PabloSaavedra84]

Damn, that duet Labrie-Townsend gives me goosebumps

[@iamrichlol]

Labrie can't sing in key

[@fer_mnss]

SUCH A FKNG EPIC MOMENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@renzoarielguerraferreira4331]

20 años escuchando a Devin y no deja de sorprenderme e impactarme su calidad vocal y musicalidad.

[@sawyersimpkins9428]

I feel bad for Labrie. I'm a relatively new fan, saw them in Dallas, and noticed his singing wasn't right. I was sort of pissed at the time, but it's because I wasn't aware of why his voice is off. Now knowing, it's kind of sad. Losing a skill because of something you can't control is cruel man.

[@timeforsmalltownlivin]

Saw the show in northern Indiana and that song live was AWESOME!!!

[@MaxRodFTW]

what a nice band of bro's , that's awesome

[@kusholhumedeo7851]

I am habituated in covering this legendary song from dawn till sunset😊 Let James Labrie's offspring succeed him as lead vocalist for the future band...

[@SomeThingOrMaybeAnother]

Fun fact, LaBrie and Dev sang on the same album. Ayreon - Human Equation.

[@gustavo_vanni]

Simply MAJESTIC!! Bravo guys! DT FOREVER!

[@Battledwor]

Very nice display of friendship and respect! 🙂

[@k.coleman9317]

All love to Labrie for what he's brought us in the past...but...it's not just that the quality has deteriorated, he's singing flat the entire time, and there's not much harder to listen to than a singer going flat...

[@srubio604]

Well, there is axl that goes as Mickey mouse...

[@Mr.Proghead]

It breaks my heart, but I have to agree. It's just not pleasant to listen to anymore... I loved this clip though :)

[@pareshgarude]

Being on a tour is a tiring job especially for a vocalist. Considering his age and everything around it. He must be tired or must not be keeping well on that day. I've seen Dream Theater live and they sound better than a Record.

[@GigiGuitar]

@@pareshgarudenot anymore dude 😂 like 2010 last good live vocals

[@felipeaguena5289]

What?? Have you seen Labrie singing live before? This actually sounds GREAT for his live standarts, I refer you to them playing Pull Me Under in 2006 at download festival, now THAT'S some crap

[@donatedflea]

This is wholesome. Real wholesome. There is a great 1.5hr interview with Petrucci, Devin, and Tosin that i saw before watching this and it makes it that much better to see the enjoyment those three are sharing. Damn. DT with better vocals (sorry JLB i still

[@jaibruce777]

They enjoy their music as we are too.❤🤘

[@willmoblo75]

5 consecutive listens and a box of Kleenex later, what a fucking song and what a fucking performance. Keneally and Townsend killed me

[@bowlofnuggets]

it’s good but you didn’t need to masturbate to it

[@mattharriss3835]

when Vai went after Devin Townsend to sing... he hit a gold mine. Just WOW!!

[@simondaniels4176]

Love this

[@anthonygiambusso2652]

I love the person recording on an iPad

[@WelcomeToOzzy]

haha he was so annoying, it was one of those big android phones that open. It was hard to see above it.

[@MnyFrNthng]

I was airdrumming air guitaring during the show in Clearwater, I could not pay attention to the performances. 😊 Thanks for sharing.

[@emilholmgrenmusic]

So that's what Dream Theater sounds like with a singer who isn't past his prime!

[@jobypius]

Power of friendship adds more taste.

[@jktstroll__]

How those drummers switched without hardly noticed 🤯🤯

[@punisheriff3105]

that ending solo, just beautiful

[@staatsanwaltschaftemskirch4709]

Thanks to Devin taking over so Labia couldn’t fuck it up 😊

[@hectoreduardofuentealbapel7830]

WE NEED A STUDIO VERSION OF THIS

[@redbuttonmatt]

I got to see their last show in Phoenix last year! Petrucci slipped in 'wish upon a star' in the middle of the 'Count of Tuscany' solo and it was so damned tasty.

[@FranAlcobax]

Dammmmnnn ! Fuggin awesonme !

[@lemonadepack]

I need to go back in time and tell myself that it was definitely a mistake to pass on seeing this tour. Looks like it was glorious!

[@sankharaYT]

Oh gawd, Dream Theater with Devin would be so great. LaBrie's situation is a tragedy and I feel for him. Doesn't make his vocals any better.

[@BradleyJHuff]

I could listen to the end with JP and Tosin on repeat until my spirit carries on.

[@markheelis]

I have never thought much of James' voice live, and this just proves it. Devin blew him away.

[@heavymetal9749]

Knowing Labrie’s vocal struggles, it must’ve been a relief when Devin vouched for him in those parts.

[@troy_neilson]

What a line-up!!!

[@fl00d69]

Devin simply god-tier vocals as always. He is the GOAT.

[@Philtoid]

Alright devin on vocals and tosin on 2nd lead was sick

[@AdrianCespedes34]

BTW, can we make Devin as the main singer of DT?

[@Hotpotate]

Man, Devin’s voice is just amazing.

[@willmoblo75]

John is in pure heaven with tosin on that harmony

[@chanceboney9785]

This is the most magical shit ive ever seen.

[@kitsumech]

It looked like Petrucci was giving Tosin queues when a change/difference was happening at the end for the harmonies. I love seeing that live.