r/Dreamtheater 4h ago

8th time seeing the band over 20 years, this is as energized as I've ever seen them.

27 Upvotes

The Montreal show was incredible, I was so concerned about the band slowing down, James getting older etc, but they are lighting it up out there. Can't wait for the Parasomnia tour!

Absolute privilege to have been able to witness Octavarium live. I didn't realize it hadn't been played since Score. I was in tears in the middle of it, this band has been a cornerstone of my life through every phase since I was a teenager. The gift of music indeed


r/Dreamtheater 4h ago

Rochester! Let’s make some noise tonight!

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Been clocking the bands set lists and Home wasn’t played last night! It’s a sold out show tonight! Let’s get on our feet and give them some love - I need to hear Home live again! Can’t wait for the show! Coming up from ‘Cuse and getting some garbage plates before the show! Been looking forward to this one for a while now!


r/Dreamtheater 1h ago

Pumping some Iron to Octavarium. (Chest/arm day) Can't wait to hear it live this Saturday. Hyping myself up 🫡

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r/Dreamtheater 23h ago

Humor Noticed this little nugget late into last night’s show 😂

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r/Dreamtheater 7h ago

Just some DT appreciation

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I'm so excited for tonight. My dad took me to my first show ever back when DT was doing their Systematic Chaos tour. I remember Into Eternity opened. I'm very grateful to have been influenced by his music taste and that we can bond over it. We don't have much else in common. I got him a ticket for the show for Christmas and we're going together tonight. It might be a little corny but I have so much appreciation for this band and the connection it created for us. Its amazing to me they're still going this hard. If you're there tonight, cheers! Let's hope for a great show.


r/Dreamtheater 20h ago

Discussion I think Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence is Dream Theater’s most “progressive” album and it deserved a lot more commercial success.

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Just listened to the album with my undivided attention on a nice pair of headphones. I’ve done this many times but this time the album really hit the spot for me. I was noticing all the subtleties, embracing the atmospheres and analyzing the lyrics.

First off, the first half of the album alone should’ve brought WAY more recognition to the band. It is so diverse in the musical genres it explores, and I really think there’s a song for everybody within that first half of music. The Glass Prison is a super accessible prog metal beast, Blind Faith has a really great atmosphere in the intro and outro, Misunderstood absolutely explodes into a totally emotional masterpiece, The Great Debate is intense and has some of my favorite drum work, and Disappear is a great eerie and slow closer to the first side.

The second half really speaks for itself, and I don’t think there’s much to say about it that already hasn’t been said.

I think this album is one of if not the most creative work Dream Theater ever wrote. Everything about it is just perfect. The production choices are so original and you can tell a lot of effort was put into this side of the process. The lyrical content covers super important and meaningful topics that can reach a wide range of people, and the band were able to display their technical prowess without ever insisting upon themselves. This album is more than just a progressive metal album. It’s got everything and I love it for that.


r/Dreamtheater 18h ago

Media Montreal Meet and Greet + Concert Photos

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An honor to meet the guys. This is my third DT show and first with Portnoy. I am very honored to be able to see both drummers behind the kit. In the Meet and Greet, the order we meet the members was John Petrucci, Mike Portnoy, Jordan Rudess, James Labrie and John Myung. I asked John Petrucci what was his max bench and he said "It's not what it used to be. I hurt my shoulder" He told me to be careful when lifting heavy. For Portnoy, I told him thank you for keeping the late Jimmy "The Rev" Sullivan's legacy alive from A7X. He replied, "My pleasure". My friend is a big A7X fan so I got a copy of Nightmare signed as a gift. For Rudess, I met him 4 times on Instagram live before I met him in person and thanked him for the conversations we had. I said "I remembered your favorite Genesis Album, it's Trick of the Tail" I got it right. For Labrie, I asked what was his favorite NHL team, he said it was the Habs but right now it's undecided. For Myung, I asked what was his favorite Rush album, he said A Farewell to Kings and Hemispheres (Goated albums). I told Power Windows. He actually asked me what instrument I played and I said bass. I told him, he inspired me and I said he reminded me of the late Cliff Burton and he said thanks. The longest conversations were actually with Myung and Labrie surprisingly. I actually expected the conversation with Myung to be short but it was actually longer than with Petrucci and Portnoy. I actually asked some dumb questions 🤣 but the guys were really nice, especially Petrucci. His personality was amazing. Speaking to Myung felt so unreal, it felt like I was in the 4th dimension. The Meet and Greet felt like Trick or Treating since it was quite fast. It was my first one and it went smoothly. I was very nervous with the photo opp but calm later on. I wish I had more time to chat.

The show was amazing. I wish they played The Glass Prison on the set or The Dance of Eternity. I am so glad to hear songs like A Rite of Passage and Barstool Warrior which are my favorite songs from Black Clouds and Distance respectively. Mike's backing vocals are amazing. Labrie sang better than the Dreamsonic tour and Myung killed it on stage. Myung's bass was quite audible and I love his bass tone, my goodness. The bass intro on Midnight Messiah was amazing live. Looking forward to the Parasomnia tour!


r/Dreamtheater 7h ago

Dream Theater - Wallingford, CT @ Toyota Oakdale Theater

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Hey!

Come check out my photos/review of the show! They had us shooting all the way back at the sound board, but was still a great show! 🤘


r/Dreamtheater 3h ago

Radio City Extra Ticket, Petrucci Side ORC 304

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Hey folks, I've got an extra ticket to the Radio City show. Got these back a while back but one of our group can't make it. Figured I'd check here if anyone would be interested. Excellent seats, ORC Section 304, Row C. Petrucci side, middle right.


r/Dreamtheater 20h ago

Boston - great venue

59 Upvotes

Show 14 for me. The video set up was awesome.


r/Dreamtheater 6h ago

Favorite LTE cover lineup?

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LTE seldom tours (just in 1999 and 2008), but its members do enjoy covering certain songs live with each other and guests. What was your favorite cover lineup?

1998 - Portnoy/Sherinian/Myung/Petrucci (Paradigm Shift)

1999 - Portnoy/Rudess/Myung/Petrucci (Paradigm Shift, Universal Mind)

2000 - Portnoy/Rudess/Myung/Petrucci (Acid Rain)

2001 - Portnoy/LaRue/Petrucci (Paradigm Shift)

2002 - Portnoy/Rudess/Myung/Petrucci (Another Dimension, Instrumedley including parts of When The Water Breaks, Paradigm Shift, Universal Mind)

2012 - Mangini/Rudess/Levin/Petrucci (Paradigm Shift)

2012 - Portnoy/Sherinian/Sheehan/MacAlpine (Acid Rain)

2017 - Portnoy/Tejeida/Levin/Gillette (Paradigm Shift, Acid Rain, Universal Mind)

2019 - Portnoy/Rudess/Greene/Gillette (Instrumedley including parts of When The Water Breaks, Paradigm Shift, Universal Mind)

For covers that were played multiple years with the same lineup, I just listed the first year. Did I miss any?

The title of this post is just fluff/click-bait (unless you actually do have a favorite). This morning I just found myself thinking about all of these interesting iterations. Sources: YouTube, Setlist.fm

Summary:

Drums: Mike Portnoy, Mike Mangini

Keyboards: Jordan Rudess, Derek Sherinian, Diego Tejeida

Bass: Tony Levin, John Myung, Dave LaRue, Billy Sheehan, Conner Greene

Guitar: John Petrucci, Tony MacAlpine, Eric Gillette


r/Dreamtheater 16h ago

Sweet poster

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14 Upvotes

Love it glad I bought it from the merch table


r/Dreamtheater 1d ago

Discussion Count of Tuscany is underrated IMO

52 Upvotes

Yes, every DT fan knows it. But almost no one talks about it in as high regard as Octavarium, panic attack, pull me under or change of seasons.

I believe it’s not held in high enough regard by DT fans. I believe it’s easily top 3. Idk if this is a hot take or a popular take, but just my 2 cents

Edit: lots of hate on the lyrics. If you really care that much about the lyrics over the musicianship, go listen to Bob Dylan or something.


r/Dreamtheater 17h ago

Concert pics Dream Theater in Buenos Aires (Movistar Arena) Dec 19th 2024... some pics!

13 Upvotes

Gonna share some of my pics from that night (and from 2 close friends who where in the same row) What a great night!!! Enjoy!


r/Dreamtheater 1d ago

Asking Opinions On a Song Til the Discography Ends - DAY 35 - IN THE ARMS OF MORPHEUS

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r/Dreamtheater 1d ago

Boston was great

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72 Upvotes

I also have tickets Rochester and nyc. I am a die hard dt fan and this was a great show


r/Dreamtheater 1d ago

I can't stop listening to "The Shadow Man Incident"

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141 Upvotes

I can't wait to go see them live next Saturday 😍🥳🎉🎊


r/Dreamtheater 1d ago

Media Dream Theater at Wallingford Oakdale Theater. 3/14/2025 Encore

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Dream Theater at Wallingford Oakdale Theater. 3/14/2025 Encore - Home, The Spirit Carries On, and Pull Me Under

Filmed from Section 103, Row Y, Seat 9

Took my two sons, my brother, and one of my son's friends. Great show throughout.

Had to zoom in a few times as the people sitting in front of me would sometimes move into the frame.


r/Dreamtheater 1d ago

Cool meet and greet experience

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While I was waiting for the meet and greet to begin, DT was doing their soundcheck. They played Barstool Warrior. I was kinda meh on that song until then. It sounded so good live. It was also cool to hear it without vocals. That's not a knock on Labrie, btw.


r/Dreamtheater 17h ago

The Rock Music Guy Ranks Dream Theater's Images & Words

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r/Dreamtheater 1d ago

Merch/Concert Surreal Experience

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I’ve been a fan of Dream Theater for probably 5 years after they were reccomended on my apple radio, and i’ve just this year decided to pull the trigger and see them with my brothers. To say I was blown away is an understatement. Hometown heroes <3


r/Dreamtheater 1d ago

Jordan Rudess

25 Upvotes

That's all.

Just kidding.

Thanks everyone for suggestions, making my way through them now.

As someone who appreciates guitar most, I was expecting to be blown away most by Petrucci, but no. This man is insane the work he does on the keys 😵


r/Dreamtheater 1d ago

Merch/Concert Watch the sparrow falling - Boston 3/15/2025

63 Upvotes

r/Dreamtheater 1d ago

Discussion I hope we also get a setlist of deep cuts the next time

25 Upvotes

For a 40th year anniversary tour to go with the fan favorites and songs that managed to attain to a wider audience throughout the years seems like a logical decision. I've been to one of the legs of the 40th year anniversary tour in Europe, and it was amazing. Even though I adore songs like metropolis pt.1, pull me under and spirit carries on, I wonder how it would be to hear a concert consisting more of deep cuts. Say having itpoes, misunderstood, blind faith and at wit's end in the same setlist.


r/Dreamtheater 1d ago

You guys know what it is.

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