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).
Personnel: Mike Portnoy (vocals, drums); James LaBrie (vocals, percussion); Theresa Thomason, Carmen Brown, John Williams , Mary Canty, Clarence Burke, Jr., Beverly McKenzie, Chandra Simmons (vocals); Jay Beckenstein (soprano saxophone); Jordan Rudess (keyboards); John Myung (bass guitar).
Audio Mixers: Claudius Mittendorfer; Kevin Shirley.
Recording information: Roseland Ballroom, New York, NY (08/30/2000).
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 This is by far the best DT Show ever recorded.
There is no doubt that Jordan is the perfect edition to the band.
I hope everyone will enjoy it like I had.
Submitted by mojo_il (Jerusalem, Israel) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Almost perfect ! ! ! I am a musician for about 15 years and I believe that this new piece of work from Dream Theater gives all the live power of this group.I believe that they will have more great appearances in the future where their budget will be much bigger.They play perfect as the great VHS I show before 2 months but there are some parts from the studio with no doubt.But tell me something.Which band don't make illustration produces in the studio?Noone.I believe that the average level in Finally free and the different end of this song makes me believe that they made some shortcuts on the studio and played again.I am a great fan of Dream Theater and I am at the official fan club.I listen to their music since 1993 so I believe that I can have an opinion about their great beyond my words Live.Passion on stage,Great Feeling,unbelievable progressive sessions,and great lyrics are some of their abilities LIVE.A must for all the fans and a great retrospective for some people that would like to have something from Dream Theater. Submitted by a reviewer (Athens,Greece,Europe) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
One of the Best Live Albums Ever As a music collector I would say that I have all the great Live Rock albums around, you know what I am talking about, Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin, Lynyrd Skynyrd, UFO etc.etc..
So after listening to Live Scenes From N.Y. I was totally knocked out, I have the Video of the show but what you are getting in this 3CD set is the whole concert. We kick of with the complete Metropolis 2000 album, perfect - note for note, this is a great album and performed live it sounds even better, one of the high points was the John & Teressa solo spot, great guitar playing with soaring vocals. Once the Metropolis set is finished we are treated to a back catalogue with classics that include
Met Pt1, Another Day, The Silent Man and in its entirety, A Change Of Seasons. On the 3rd CD there is a CD-Rom set, a nice touch, with Another Day and a Jordan Rudess keyboard solo + links to the web site.
What we have are a professional band of musicians performing at their peak. I have my ticket bought to see them in London next year, judgeing by this Live performance it is a taster of what is to come.
So as I stated I have all the classic Rock Albums and this one goes straight to the Top. Submitted by a reviewer (Belfast, N.Ireland.) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
KKK-Kolosal!! One of the best live recordings by a Progressive-Rock-Metal Band EVER!!!
Every single note, everything fits perfect on its place, a MUST BUY for all prog fans!
BELIEVE ME!! 3 CD's for a great price!!
EDU Submitted by a reviewer (Mexico City) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Great Live album from the masters of Prog Metal Dream Theater has done it again. They have put out a great representation of their live show, and at a discounted price no less. I was expecting to pay a lot more for this 3 CD set, but Dream Theater stays true to their fans and released a masterpiece for under $20.00.
The band is tight and sounds like their having fun on this album. I would have given this 3 cd set 5 stars if it wasn't for Mike Portnoy's awful backing vocals. I am starting to long for the days (Images and Words and Awake) where James LaBrie handled all of the vocal duties live. Please Portnoy.... shut your Mike off (no pun intended). Submitted by a reviewer (Atlanta, GA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Almost perfect ! ! !
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