The James Labrie Appreciation Thread

[ricky]

One of the best voices there is! Can we show some love for James? kthanx.

[zxlkho]

I appreciate him more for being a class act.

[Jarlaxle]

Appreciates.

[kartmaze2]

Appreciates by quoting CJS: "I won't waste anotha brea'!" 

(taken from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dp29csZTnsA&feature=fvwk at time 2:21)

[TL]

One of the greatest singers ever; 9 great albums and a great ep with Dream Theater, 4 great solo releases, and countless great guest appearances. I can't wait to see what he brings to the new DT album.

[Adami]

Spelled his name wrong.

[RoeDent]

That 'Take the Time' clip is incredible! JLB sounded brilliant on it; much better than he sounds on recent live albums (as far back as OIALT).

PS. I'm aware of Shrimpgate... 

[tri.ad]

There's that overused "-gate" again...

Anyway, JLB is one of my favourite singers, and judging from interviews and video clips, he seems to have a really cool personality. JLB all the way.

[pmahoney1337]

His voice is what first got me into DT, so I think he has most definitely earned my appreciation.

Go to 4:35 in The Killing Hand - Live at the Marquee. This is another one of the many reasons I appreciate him.

[PetFish]

James has arguably the toughest job to do as ANYTHING, no matter how insignificant it may seem, can affect his voice.  Since everyone has a voice of their own but not everyone plays guitar/keys/drums, it's easy for people to hear when James is off but not so much when the other guys are.  It's a difficult career but I think he pulls it off perfectly more often than not.

I hope with MP gone James will up his front-man stage presence.  I've always felt it very lacking but that could have been cuz MP was doing so much to engage the audience from behind the kit.  Now is his time to shine and engage the crowd better/more. 

[skydivingninja]

JLB is lacking as a frontman, but as a singer and a classy gentleman, he is amazing.  If DT had any other singer, I'm not sure if I'd be into them as much as I am.  *appreciates to the max*

[Dublagent66]

Spelled his name wrong.

Yeah, amazing isn't it?  The simplest form of appreciation.

I appreciate James LaBrie.   

[Mladen]

James rules. 'Nuff said.

[YtseBitsySpider]

I've enjoyed my recent enrolement at the Labrie forums. Nice place.
Serox says hi.

[Odysseus]

Just got Static Impulse -best album I've bought in ages - absolute stormer!

And yes.... what a job the guy has done threading the melodies through all that rock awesomeness...

Props to JLB!! 

[skydivingninja]

Just got Static Impulse -best album I've bought in ages - absolute stormer!

You need to buy more albums .  Plenty of good songs, but some stinkers as well, unfortunately.

[Odysseus]

Just got Static Impulse -best album I've bought in ages - absolute stormer!

You need to buy more albums .  Plenty of good songs, but some stinkers as well, unfortunately.

I buy a fair few albums.  No accounting for taste and all that.  I really like it! But that doesn't mean anyone else has to.... 

[Seventh Son]

Just got Static Impulse -best album I've bought in ages - absolute stormer!

You need to buy more albums .  Plenty of good songs, but some stinkers as well, unfortunately.

I buy a fair few albums.  No accounting for taste and all that.  I really like it! But that doesn't mean anyone else has to.... 

You must be new here.

[Ħ]

 

Could James be leaving Dream Theater???

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-1A8N1-YNo

[nikatapi]

Could James be leaving Dream Theater???

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-1A8N1-YNo

[nikostheater]

James is one of the main reasons i am a DT fan now,he is so great singer and a classy guy.
Appreciates.

[tri.ad]

Could James be leaving Dream Theater???

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-1A8N1-YNo

I approve of this post.

[Loser1]

His voice is a perfect fit for DT. Met him once on the ToT tour. He was in a hurry but gladly stopped to give me an autograph and picture. Polite and humble. I like em!

[YtseBitsySpider]

he's Canadian.
Polite and Humble is pretty much in our blood....along with hockey skates that begin growing out the bottom of our feet around 2 and a half.

[KevShmev]

"Actually, if you've watched this whole commentary, you need to get a fucking life."

[Zydar]

"Actually, if you've watched this whole commentary, you need to get a fucking life."

One of my favourite lines

JLB: "What are you playing there, John?"
JM: "Umm... bass...."

[Indiscipline]

"... They shake our hands, eat our food, STEAL OUR DRINKS!"

[Odysseus]

Just got Static Impulse -best album I've bought in ages - absolute stormer!

You need to buy more albums .  Plenty of good songs, but some stinkers as well, unfortunately.

I buy a fair few albums.  No accounting for taste and all that.  I really like it! But that doesn't mean anyone else has to.... 

Guilty as charged, your honour! 

Not that keen on 'Coming Home', come to think of it...... and there's 2 of 'em.... 

[Dublagent66]

Just got Static Impulse -best album I've bought in ages - absolute stormer!

Yeah, SI is good, but Elements of Persuasion is still much better, I think.

[wolfking]

Nobody does it better than James labrie.

[EstyMaJ]

One of my favorites and in fact im hearing him right now as i type on Ayreon's album thinking do more with him !!!

[Implode]

I can't stop listening to Live at the Marquee. LaBrie is amazing.

[jsem]

F#. 

[MajorMatt]

JLB - Funny guy, all round Gentleman and King of the F#5

*Appreciates*

[IdoSC]

King of the F#5

Though he nails A5's pretty well too