Disc 3 is an Enhanced CD which contains regular audio tracks and multimedia computer files.
Progressive metal heroes Dream Theater forge ahead, unmatched in popularity and success in their chosen niche. The Long Islanders marked the final show of their 2000 tour by pulling out every trick from their collective hats, which included elaborate staging (a la Queensryche's MINDCRIME) and pushed the limits even further with a frock-clad gospel choir. As multiple cameras and sound recording gear were engaged, the historic August night was captured for fans on the three CD's that make up LIVE SCENES FROM NEW YORK.
The band tears through a nearly flawless version of their epic "Metropolis Part 2" concept piece that stands impressively on its own merit. Treating their adoring fans, the quintet presses on with a collection of older material, highlighted by the back-and-forth medley of "Caught in A New Millennium." Practically topping themselves with each set, DT triumphantly encore with a stunning performance of their suite, "A Change of Seasons." From a performance perspective, James LaBrie had improved by leaps and bounds as a live vocalist, and keyboard wizard Jordan Rudess levels the super-technical playing field deftly. Closing the curtain on the '90s era of the group, LIVE SCENES foreshadows a seemingly limitless future for Dream Theater.
Recorded at Roseland Ballroom, New York, New York on August 30, 2000.
Dream Theater: James LaBrie (vocals, percussion); John Petrucci (guitar, background vocals); Jordan Rudess (keyboards); John Myung (bass); Mike Portnoy (drums, background vocals).
Additional personnel: Theresa Thomason (vocals); Kent Broadhurst (spoken vocals); Jay Beckenstein (soprano saxophone); Mary Canty, Dale Scott Robinson, Beverly McKenzie, John Williams, Carlensha Bethea, Denise Hilton, Carmen Brown, Clarence Burke Jr., Rennelle Martin, Chandra Simmons, Clinteeyah Brooks, Cynthia Ogbur (background vocals).
The best live recording ever! If you appreciate Dream Theater this is a must own. Submitted by realjbig (Greenwich CT USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Great Disc!! I think that one very good Dream Theater characteristics, is the very realistic and "clear" musical execution at live shows,.. that is an very effective example. Submitted by jorsaato (Valencia, Spain) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
WONDERFUL THIS IS GRAND CD. LOVE IT. Submitted by a reviewer (Tennessee) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Exceptional Live Album from DT The music from this album is as spectacular as the stuff from the recording studios! The Jordan Rudess keyboard solo is incredible, and the concert version of "The Silent Man" is a totally different style than but just as good as the original! My only negative comment is that the vocals are a little out of tune during the performance (something that probably could've been corrected at the concert with some good monitoring...) Anyway, this live album is a great bargain! Submitted by a reviewer (Boston, MA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
BUY THIS CD! THIS WILL BLOW YOU AWAY....SCENES FROM A MEMORY LIVE ALONE WILL DO IT FOR YOU....THIS CD ROCKS FROM THE MASTERS OF PROGRESSIVE ROCK! Submitted by EDDIE (MAYWOOD,N.J.) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
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