Portnoy-Sheehan-MacAlpine-Sherinian - A Change Of Season / Acid Rain (from 'Live In Tokyo') 2012

[@josephholes]

MacAlpine is such an underrated musician its ridiculous!

[@muratgokhangokce4270]

Exactly so

[@simonbackwash]

Depending with who you speak with. His a session monster and had enourmous friendship with all the greatest. I think he is playing with Simon Philips and Protocol last time i checked.....👀

[@JonBoyes]

@@simonbackwash Protocol's current guitarist (for the Protocol V album & tour) is Alex Sill, prior to Alex it was Greg Howe on Protocol IV

[@benjamincohen7414]

It's a fucking tragedy and a sign of our times that MacAlpine is not given the universal recognition his skill level deserves. The sweeps, the shredding. OMFG!

[@IshmamAhmed]

Bro it's not just that, his accents, vibratos etc. are just so beautiful, so clean. Just mind blowing man.

[@ronaldisenberg257]

Check out Frank Marino some say he was a better guitarist than Hendrix hard to believe but see for yourself see babaylon instunental aint dead yet plus Johhny b Goode live.

[@tinman7814]

Yes, but it's easier to copy than invent

[@suprchickn7745]

Tony is an amazing composer himself. Do yourself a favor and check out his 30+ year career of awesome music!

[@hazardeur]

@Andy Butler indeed. so did Virgil. also, anybody that would be stupid enough to doubt TMac should just shut up and check out planet x. with universe and moonbabies, he had guitar duties on two of the craziest and best instrumental prog fusion albums ever made and freaking OWNED them. not as lot of people would even attempt to do this stuff

[@logicape]

Here it is: T-Mac is great! JP is great! Sheehan is great! Myung is great! Tony Levin is great! Sherinian is great! Rudess is great! Moore is great! Portnoy is great! Mangini is great! Let's just be glad we get to hear amazing music from such great performers :-D

[@allenharvey839]

logicape Man knows his prog.

[@mauriciocorreia6001]

Yeap!

[@AlexanderStemkowski]

Yeah, and quit commenting altogether forever. RAmen.

[@bokajon]

Spot on logicape!

[@fevitan93]

Best coment of Dream Theater that i have ever seen in the internet. lol.

[@leonardokalinci9894]

Who needs lyrics when you can express your self so well with instruments 👏🏼

[@lincthomas7178]

YUP!!!

[@bobboy53]

they were the norm back in the 60s, ELP,/Rick Wakeman/ Jethro Tull.. , they were Musicians NOT computer fingers ?

[@jonp4846]

​@@bobboy53 More in the 70s.

[@austinsatterfield6792]

I agree!

[@ec2683]

You know...I love Myung. I love Levin. But there is always something magical about watching Billy Sheehan play bass.

[@yudhypetrozza]

I do agree

[@malawigw]

Sheehan is crazy, he IS bass

[@petrustheproletars9285]

myung cites sheehan as one of his influencer so.. you get the gist.

[@Snedd99]

Billy Sheehan is just incredible. He's playing all of the parts here perfectly and making it look so effortless.

[@joemartucci4786]

Yeah on 4 strings no less lol. I've known Billy for years since late 70s. Great guy phenomenal bassist.

[@losferwords7830]

​@@joemartucci4786do you actually KNOW him?

[@joemartucci4786]

@@losferwords7830 I can't say we're best friends but when he lived here in Buffalo he lived down the street from me. He would stop over from time to time & we'd talk. I filled in for him with his old band Talas when he left for David Lee Roth. The bass player that was playing with Dave & Paul couldn't do some shows so they called me. Last time Billy & I talked was the Winery Dogs tour at the Hard Rock in Niagara falls.

[@losferwords7830]

@@joemartucci4786 that's awesome bro! Thanks for the info. I'm very intrigued 🙏

[@kingcrimson234]

Out of all four guys on the stage, Billy is the best at his instrument. Portnoy being a close second.

[@antman3916]

I love how Portnoy is always listening and watching the other guys and follows them when they add their own little adlibs during their solos.

[@amateuracoustics]

Five geniuses on this video: portnoy, macalpine, sheehan, sherinian and the video director. Mindblowing!

[@logicape]

Good call on the video director's skill! I've seen other performances just killed by poor cutting/editing.

[@king-manu2758]

I don't care who's better than who else, these guys are so much fun.

[@Z71Coop]

Agreed!

[@fabiopieri3735]

❤

[@austinsatterfield6792]

Anyone who sees music as a competition is NEVER a good musician

[@Glissmann]

MacAlpine was far ahead of most other players at the time when he came out with "tears of Sahara"

[@axeladriel188]

Billy Sheehan youre awasome

[@justinj1981]

Tony MacAlpine is just a beast. I'm convinced his hands are bionic. Saw Tony on the Maximum Security tour in 2014, and even his sound check will blow your mind. If he missed a note, he just turned it in to the prettiest sweep arpeggio you've ever heard. They were the best mistakes I've ever heard. Thank you for sharing this piece of badassery.

[@davsor08]

Very late comment, I know :D Miles Davis once said about mistakes something in the lines of ' It is no biggie that you play a wrong note - what matters is the following note' I've been T-Mac fan since Maximum Security and if he ever plays a wrong note, which I haven't been able to hear, well he sure knows how to pick the best possible following note 😉

[@DonnyOsmosis]

Man, how Portnoy and Sheehan play all of these different gigs with different guys and so many complicated songs -- and keep it all straight and tight. My brain would be scrambled eggs.

[@apetape5461]

And with a good feeling - it is not so good quality but e.g Neal Morse "The Storm Before the Calm" with MP live is quite qreat to see

[@randymckinley4137]

I do have to say however, Derek seemed to have issues playing the piano part in the beginning of Acid Rain on time which is perplexing considering how well he played more complicated parts.

[@dlawndartw]

Thats because youre an idiot

[@SparkHoundCam]

Practice. Hours everyday until its muscle memory. Yesterday alone I practiced 12 hours... You got to want it.

[@danno5662]

That's because they are professionals but I see your point

[@lanuseiedo]

MacAlpine amazing and complete musician!

[@elpablosky6300]

Edoardo Primo he’s the reason why I wanna have a 7 and 8 strings guitar with floyd rose! 🙏🎸

[@Gmurua87]

Portnoy is such an amazing showman. Undeniably fun to watch and pure heart.

[@jimmorrissey9375]

Agreed, watches everyone like a hawk, a great communicator onstage.

[@gwmcklintock]

I'm totally Blown Away! Not only did they play great but they look like they were having fun doing it! Who the hell in the right mind could have given this a thumbs down??

[@Samba000007]

MacAlphine is crazy multi talented

[@DrTacoPHD665]

I wish more genres and the prog scene would treat it's classic songs and musicians like jazz musicians do. A ton of extremely skilled and nuanced players building on standards, and instead of arguing over who should and shouldn't play a song, we just listen. Judging by the comments we are becoming more open to that kind of thing.

[@suprchickn7745]

Very solid insight. I like the way you think! I think part of the issue is jazz standards are old enough that no one owns the copyrights anymore. All the copyright holders have to play well together for this to happen.

[@lovelyapollo3897]

T-Mac is flawless

[@trailrunner919]

A masterclass demonstration of musicianship by all!!!

[@3bertface01]

I'll follow Mike's musical career to the ends of the earth, everything he has done has been gold

[@andershv229]

Mike definitely has that undefineable "magic" to whatever he does

[@Christian-eq7uh]

adrenaline mob?

[@josemariad9059]

C. Cuzma No, the winery dogs

[@danmurphy4803]

ADRENALINE MOB AND WINERY DOGS ARE PRETTY BUTTROCK COMPARED TO DT mike made the wrong choice hahah now he locks himself in his room and air drums/ jerks off to the self titled dream theater album

[@andershv229]

If you meet him i bet you would tell him that. Portnoy is great. He makes music sound good.

[@AlexisBietti]

Featuring the best Dream Theater vocalist ever.

[@further_up4875]

haha

[@jamestulk5111]

Have you caught up with the DT cover band 'Awake'? They are from Romania. The singer is a girl and she is better than JL. She has a slight accent (a bit like Melania) she's also very hot. They have videos on KZbin worth watching.

[@tose917]

Alexis Bietti - lyrics by J. Myung

[@AkbarNurPribadi]

Any keyword?

[@Dudong14344Somewhere]

you are kidding right? original is ofcourse MUCH BETTER!

[@rizalkartowisastro5829]

Sheehan can kill it with only 4-string bass ! Nuts !

[@wirawhyra]

rizal kartos that sheehan for you!

[@deadmau51973]

he doesn't need 5 strings at all...

[@geraldgopaul2043]

deadmau573 the DT version was recorded with a 6 string bass

[@georgewilliams5833]

I thin 4 strings is enough, even for the fairer sex kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpjJl3eMhJeIr6M

[@Desto13]

He just made it up, nothing what myung plays lol. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@scottramaly4256]

This is freaking FANTASTIC!!! Gave me goosebumps seeing Portnoy doing DT and LTE tunes....

[@tomdaniels3392]

You can type Fantastic and Goosebumps but not Dream Theater??? I understand you not wanting to type Liquid Tension Experiment but seriously are you that lazy ??? it is so Fantastic you cant even use complete sentences.............

[@mauriciocorreia6001]

Everytime I see Portnoy he is among the great musicians and having fun!!!

[@innerself72]

WOW as a dream theatre fan I have no words. Fantastic!!

[@mylesjarvis7571]

Wow, what a lineup, this is incredible musicianship. Tmac and Billy Sheehan ...like wow.

[@bobjrodbobjrod4034]

These guys can play anything that comes to mind without hesitation. The best of the best! They influence each other to play better! Great performance!

[@dinfulofsin8525]

i love sheehan's monstrous Bass sound. what a bass player ! he's incredible everywhere.

[@BukkaLevy]

OMG the bass solo at 6:52 made my day!

[@JamesYatestrickysnugglemuffins]

Tony McAlpine is absolutely nailing those Petrucci parts!!

[@tomdaniels3392]

Better than Petrucci, Tony has a smile on his face, Petrucci always looks terrified and stressed out that he is going to make a mistake This video was so refreshing to watch, I stopped being a fan of Dream Theater because Petrucci just ruined the band, I play guitar and would never emulate Petrucci's pathetic looking style. MacAlpine is playing with no fear and simply killing it, that is how to play guitar, you will always make a mistake from time to time but a good guitarist you will never know it.

[@StephenVanlalduhsaka]

One of the best dream theater's song cover☺️

[@agee23]

7/4 is my favorite time signature in the world.

[@googull271]

WOW! That was one of the best performances I've ever seen in my life!!! What a storm!!! Portnoy is fun to watch, these guys are amazing together!! Tons of energy!!

[@DanteSpinotti1]

What sick, sick players MacAlpine and Sheehan are. Unreal performance. I hope these four keep playing together.

[@dougreynolds2813]

check out the winery dogs! mike. billy, and richie kotzen! richie is a guitarist's guitarist, and sings like an angel!

[@DanteSpinotti1]

@@dougreynolds2813 I know Kotzen. Thanks!

[@yongsubchung2414]

Best Live. I still visit this page once a month. Still the best.

[@psychokannibal]

MacAlpine is my second favorite guitarist of all time next to Shawn Lane. Billy Sheehan has been very influential to me and will always be my favorite bassist. Acid Rain is also one of the best instrumentals in recent history. This was overwhelmingly awesome. I can die happy now.

[@reneeliaschavezsoto6154]

Philosophñ

[@denisdurand6148]

Tony MacAlpine. One of the most underrated musician. When you play with Steve Vai and you do keyboard and guitar well your are good. Hats off to Portnoy - Sheenan - MacAlpine - Sherinian , Pettruci - Myung - Mangini - Rudess - Levin and many more who are great musician and are a delight to listen to.

[@TheOrangeFondler]

First heard MacAlpine playing keyboards on Vinnie Moore's Mind's Eye, multi talented individual!

[@garysingleton149]

I saw Tony two times in my life and could see him more God willing. I saw Billy and Marco Minnemann.

[@scottmcbean1212]

I completely agree with kommisar. This performance is stellar. Why bicker about this and that? Enjoy the superhuman playing of these magnificent musicians. And, are we not all part of the prog rock family? I, for one, feel most grateful these favorite musicians of mine got together and gave me (and all of you) the gift of this performance. How about we all just shake hands and enjoy the majesty of the music caught on film in that moment in time?

[@allenharvey839]

Scott McBean Done deal.

[@mariahorvathnepolgar8710]

Scott McBean so true!

[@johnstone1526]

Scott McBean couldnt have said it better

[@jonp4846]

Bickering is how some people like to pat themselves on the back.

[@monqroom0120]

あれだけのプレイをしながら常にメンバーの顔を確認しつつ本当に音楽が楽しいんだな！って観てるもの惹きつけるプレイスタイル。ポートノイ最高たる所以はやはり彼のエンターテインメント性なのですかね。この人のドラムは何時間観てても飽きない♬大好きです😊

[@pjmich9572]

T-Mac is an animal!!!! Very underrated, unfortunately. The guy is phenominal!

[@harrylupo7238]

All of these musicians are top of their game. And then theirs Macalpine

[@Strato13]

I’ve met Tony MacAlpine several times, and he really is one of the kindest people you’ll ever meet. He’s a bit of a kidder too, as he did some rabbit ears on my for a picture lol.. very talented, and during two of his show at a small local music store auditorium, I literally sat less than 5 feet from him. Awesome musician.

[@oski449]

I had the chance to meet him as well in the street... just recognised him with his wife B and said hello to them.. super kind people. Was when both were ill... I've seen them several more times afterwards but didn't want to disturb them. Very happy to see they are both ok

[@Strato13]

O Miguel he is chill. I’ve seen him around 5 years or so, ago, at The Baked Potato in Studio City, and after the show, he was just chillin at the bar drinking a beer. I didn’t bother to approach him because he is the kind of musician who just wants to chill to himself after a show and I respect that.

[@reichlinsmall9765]

Best wishes for Tony, who undergoes cancer treatment this month...

[@Despond]

+Rich Small Sigh, I wish I hadn't read that. All the luck to him, he is way too young.

[@Despond]

+Despond Just to add, I looked it up, it seems like colon cancer, that's a really type to have. All the best to him, I hope he beats it and recovers and goes back to shredding.

[@p.schouten6597]

+Rich Small from Tony's website: "I would like to extend a heartfelt message to all of you..thanking you sincerely for all of the wonderful support you have given me over the many years, and especially now through this difficult time. ... We never really know why things happen to us in our lives and what reasons they happen for - at least not right away, but I am always in search of what lessons we are constantly being taught, and have learned to accept things as they are. I do know that I am blessed to have been able to contribute my art to the music scene, and more so to do it for you all."

[@zaheenjamil8240]

+Rich Small Please spread the word about Tony's cancer fund. www.gofundme.com/benefitfortony

[@reichlinsmall9765]

Just heard from Bunny Brunel, who said Tony's up and playing, so he's on the slow mend!

[@weeklyfascination]

Discovered MacAlpine when he was making records like Edge of Insanity and Maximum Security. Such a virtuoso.

[@tunez6969]

WTF?? Absolutely fkn Amazing............. It don't really get much better......... So much Talent...

[@OBO57]

Mister Billy Sheehan, you are so great in this, and even there, you are able to include your amazing groove, you're still surprise us , after all this years, with all these great musicians , you're still doing progress ... i love that ... like the wine, even better with the age ! it's not my kind of music but i have to say this is great playing ! thanks for that .

[@hind33r]

increible ese solo de MacAlpine. excelente banda

[@swastikoyoga]

Best stylish keyboardist & drummer ever.. Derek & Portnoy .. really love their characteristic sound!

[@AnnWahlquist]

Billy Sheehan's amazing.....

[@tomchristopher71]

This has all the elements of great music with great musicians.

[@dinourbani4068]

this was heaven on the ears! incredible track. such gifted and talented musicians.

[@alexdubon2112]

No maaames es de lo mas chingón que he escuchado en mucho tiempo!!!

[@Rx_Vitamin_R]

Portnoy draws you into each piece with his flamboyance and tricks fellow drummers into thinking we can do it too.

[@Rok_Piletic]

Seeing Sheehan play solo - distortion/bass: makes me think of Cliff Burton's mastery and early departure (big hands/long fingers/similar postures) both pioneers on how to play bass

[@coltonpugh9669]

I have always thought the same thing. May Cliff rest in peace. 😊

[@frankalfar]

Love macAlpine, man I don't care what anyone says this is awesome. It seems as if Portnoy is enjoying a very comfortable throne to me,lol

[@jaakkorahkola2430]

Love his playing. Not feeling the tone he has gone to "lately" / post 2000ish.

[@bruce5168]

Damn straight!! Look at the company of talent he has to jam with!! Unbelievable musicianship by ALL!!!

[@jackaubrey3037]

Just a bunch of guys hanging around the local barbershop, having a conversation in music. They're all fun to listen to, have something to contribute individually and as a group, and no one needs to have the last word. They could do this at a Ted Talk and teach a few people some things.

[@HiVoltish]

A group of men that have absolutely mastered music. I am glad that Mike and DT parted ways if for nothing more than this one performance. BRAVO gentleman!

[@maximilianosottile]

espectacular dvd. recomendable 100 x 100

[@speednight3783]

this is crazy insane, i love this :D

[@tombulTOMBUL]

Oğlum bu nasıl bir manyaklık, nasıl bir aşmış enstruman tekniği, uyum, senkron, lezzetli progresiflik. İnanılmaz.

[@claudiomonterobritos3522]

Liquid tension es lo mejor que escuche en el 1999 y nada lo supera!¡..arriba Portnoy!

[@PerryShops]

HOLY SHIT... A crowd that can clap in-tempo. Something you DO NOT see in the U.S. ever. Especially at a country performance.

[@joseagonzalez181]

Excellent work, nothing to envy anyone.! Yeaaaah xD

[@EmreCanKorkmaz]

"If you think, you stink!" that's what Sheehan has said and been standing by throughout his amazing career. That's how. :)

[@ianwheeler8764]

The sheer musical prowess displayed by these musicians is simply mind blowing! It's like clash of the Titians!

[@something-great369]

豪華なメンバーだ！ みんな完全に息が合ってて楽しそう！ That's great !!!

[@JohannesParra]

A better DT than DT. An actual living being playing bass, NO SINGER, 8 string-shred maestro that's not an egomaniac, and a key wizard that isnt boring.

[@javila6341]

I will believe you if it was Yngwie Malmsteen in Dream Theater...but is the Super down to Earth Brilliant John Petrucci....Not an egomaniac

[@chegevara8896]

If you haven't completely lost your hearing yet, then you should know that Images and words, Awake and Change of seasons have good vocals

[@chegevara8896]

If you haven't completely lost your hearing yet, then you should know that Images and words, Awake and Change of seasons have good vocals

[@chegevara8896]

If you haven't completely lost your hearing yet, then you should know that Images and words, Awake and Change of seasons have good vocals

[@chegevara8896]

If you haven't completely lost your hearing yet, then you should know that Images and words, Awake and Change of seasons have good vocals

[@eduardobahamondes4963]

Just one word OUTSTANDING!!!!!!!!!!

[@BPrint100]

見に行きました！ 正直，Acid Rain が一番盛り上がってた． ビリーやマカパインもいいけど，シェリニアンでこの曲が聴けたというのが貴重だった．

[@onnomon]

No if's or but's, these guys are shredders. MacAlpine has a much more post-bop jazz sensibility than most metallers. To some ears this may not "rock as hard" as the more traditional harmonies. For me, a blazing lead that suddenly spreads out into a more alien harmony is like a coaster drop. It's great when they lock back into primal grooves.

[@Hannemaniac]

Mike Portnoy created the OLD SCHOOL DREAM THEATER LINE UP

[@charlesgrimm7382]

Absolutely love that this is played on a 4 string bass. And no outfit changes during songs from Sherinian. Tsk tsk

[@bourpierre198]

Thumbs up! Discovering no one is indispensable in DT or LTE... except for Portnoy 😊

[@maladykiller]

This should be the next Liquid Tension Experiment

[@Leddrums]

yes the songs are theirs in fact! Sheehan better than Levin IMO

[@simonealbertini5580]

2 very great bass players

[@suprchickn7745]

I love Sherinian's sound and feel too

[@TheFireblade1000RR]

Fucking insane, love MacAlpine's haunting tone since forever. I just cannot believe people can be this good.

[@elcamino8328]

heavy metal fan from within morrow, the core of my bones, along with appreciating all satriani as my favorite guitarist of all. A big fan of the winery dogs without a doubt. This performance just literally blew me away. I'm right after this looking for more

[@rogerdasilva09]

Absolutely f'ing insane musicianship and skill. Daaaaaaamn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Metympana]

GOD LEVEL ACTIVATED

[@SamuelJurandirPinto]

The first part when Sheehan begins his line, gives me so much feeling about something a cant describe, from somewhere i am not sure that ive been...

[@fireinthehead4280]

+Samuel Pinto - truly inspiring isn't it?

[@williamgamez2399]

It is

[@Judgment89]

I feel you man. It's the same with Sherinian. I feel like he's stating "this is how the song was meant to be played" through his fingers.

[@raftekprezio]

super pezzo 11 minuti di spettacolo sonoro è come una corsa senza freni fino alla fine .

[@chrisn.4136]

So amazing it makes you giggle!

[@claudiasalazar7230]

i’m 12 and i love this song LMAO

[@elmoustach]

MacAlpine CHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiKOUR !!!!!!!! (translation "MacAlpine is a MASTER")

[@antonioforty9585]

Yea! this guys make magic on The stage!! Bravo por Micke Portnoy Captain of band Congratulations!!!!

[@chrisvalverde8288]

LOVE THIS MASTERPIECE!!

[@fredswenson2088]

Anybody else catch the reference to Al Dimeola "Race With the Devil on a Spanish Highway" beginning at 10:28? I knew I'd heart that before.

[@gabrielwalker4411]

Yeah man that’s exactly what i was saying to my self ❤nice to meet you!

[@DanielVerberne]

I feel strange watching this clip with all the players involved, but honestly think each player did great work on these tracks! I think MacAlpine is pretty stunning as a guitarist.

[@XxGGMONxX]

he did pretty good i think, but he kinda screwed up the intro to acid rain, no1's like pretucci imo

[@ErickGonzalesF]

same feel Mike miss so much DT...

[@patoportnoy]

***** why wouldnt he?

[@magetaaaaaa]

This is so awesome. I love all of the energy on stage.

[@srcps]

Tony Mcalpine just incredible in his performance...awesome

[@MirzaCengic]

I only wish that John Myung's bass on recent DT records/lives is mixed like Sheehan's!

[@johnknottenbelt2502]

Ecclesiastical Umbilical cord/ chord - Sheer Honey for the Ears. I am by no means a huge fan of "Prog Rock", BUT this quartet transcends any comparison to that which has gone before in this genre. They are seemingly a hybrid of all that was brilliant in bands such as ELP & Yes, for starters, Man, this is the resurrection of Prog Rock !

[@terryduncan5718]

Its amazing that people can play instruments like this ...this is incredible!!! Plus you can hear everyone is so clear...

[@bonner-roush7022]

They were called "Virtuos's💎 Live in Concert"🌃🏟️🌆 before "The VID"...I'm just a melting one of kind❄️ at this point🪞👗👠📿💄🌹🌉❤️🙏✝️📜🇺🇸🗽

[@CaryDunlap]

Wow. And the camera work was just as good as the performance. Stellar.

[@sarbanidutta2474]

T-Mac is literally the most underrated guitarist ever sometines I wonder he is not even been called by Satriani once for a G3 tour. Sheehan is always being the craziest bassist ever surpassing Levin and Myung both I must say Portnoy was literally on fire leading the whole group since both of them are his compositions The man who steal the show was Derek, OMG controlling four keyboards together with that god speed like Rudess and tuning some weirdest sounds ever like what Steve Vai do with his guitar

[@suprchickn7745]

I think Tony likes playing piano too much honestly. That's a lot of touring. Not sure if Tony has ever toured like that!

[@SebaProgre]

5:44 that's how you overcome a mistake on stage.

[@StarsDie18]

I can't stop listening to this

[@davidandronicomusic]

Insane performance. Love the energy between these guys.