2014-03-25 - Opera House - Boston, MA

[Prog Snob]

If my friend decides he wants to take the trip, then I might be heading to the show too.

[King Postwhore]

That would be cool, If you do pm me John.

[Prog Snob]

That would be cool, If you do pm me John.

Definitely

[ozzy554]

I just bought my ticket, and this will be my first time seeing them live.

I wonder if they will change the setlist to make more use of the strings and choir.

[Grizz]

Since the show is being filmed and released as an official DVD, I would avoid sharing personal recordings.   In this case, I ere on the side of letting the band first present the show as they intend.

But still photography?

[RaiseTheKnife]

Well, we know the band doesn't want you to take photos, if that answers it for you.  I anticipate the venue's employees to be especially vigilant at this show.  Just an assumption, though.

[Grizz]

Well, we know the band doesn't want you to take photos, if that answers it for you.

Okay, that's what I really wanted to know.

[DebatesareGreat]

Strings? Choir? Live DVD? One of a kind? They're gonna play Six Degrees. It all adds up harmoniously. Ive got tickets in the mezzinaine so I guess ill find out.

[DarkLord_Lalinc]

Strings? Choir? Live DVD? One of a kind? They're gonna play Six Degrees. It all adds up harmoniously. Ive got tickets in the mezzinaine so I guess ill find out.

Probably not. They're most likely to play the set they've been playing in Europe these days.

[RaiseTheKnife]

Strings? Choir? Live DVD? One of a kind? They're gonna play Six Degrees. It all adds up harmoniously. Ive got tickets in the mezzinaine so I guess ill find out.

Gawd, I hope not.

[BlobVanDam]

Strings? Choir? Live DVD? One of a kind? They're gonna play Six Degrees. It all adds up harmoniously. Ive got tickets in the mezzinaine so I guess ill find out.

It's been done on Score, so that's not exactly one of a kind.
Plus, it's too much new material to learn. I'd be very surprised if they deviated from their current setlist.

[TAC]

They won't play 6 Degrees. That doesn't make sense.

But I would still be surprised if the setlist is not tweaked. I'm trying to figure out how they would incorporate the strings and choir into the current 2nd set, other than Illumination Theory and maybe Space Dye Vest. I'm sure they are not there for one song.

[SeRoX]

Well, I think, if things go as I plan I can go to the show. I have a feeling this show can't be missed. Hope I can make it.

[TAC]

Well, I think, if things go as I plan I can go to the show. I have a feeling this show can't be missed. Hope I can make it.

Awesome. Where are you coming from?

[SeRoX]

Well, I think, if things go as I plan I can go to the show. I have a feeling this show can't be missed. Hope I can make it.

Awesome. Where are you coming from?

Thanks. Turkey, Istanbul. Will be here a week ago for a work meeting. If things go well I can make it.

[greyghost]

Hurrah!  Things lined up properly, and I just bought tickets for myself and my kids (18 and 23--this will likely be our last DT road trip all together)!  We're way up in the balcony (that's all that's left), but in an opera house, those will still be decent seats.   

[TAC]

Nice.

[King Postwhore]

Can this show come any faster please?!

[Eren]

I visited Boston Opera House today. It's mind blowing.  I hope to see / meet all there! 

[TAC]

Yeah, the I
Ages online make the place look stunning.

Eren, let me ask you this. Do you know where you will be situated on the stage?

[Tim van Duijn]

Well, i heard they are going to do something extra special for the DVD recording. Heard they're gonna play set 1 and set 2 + the encore as most of us know 'em + a 2nd encore (or an added song to the encore). Wether it's true is something i can't tell you but that would be very cool.

If it's true, what would it be? What would you like to hear? ACOS (although i wonder how that song would work out with an orchestra, but DT can make everything sound awesome)?

[TAC]

Hopefully it would be 8V.

Where did you hear this?

[RaiseTheKnife]

I just noticed a bunch of seats now available in side orchestra sections.   Didn't see these last few weeks, so maybe Live Nation made available another clump of tickets?  These are REALLY DECENT seats, so if you haven't purchased your tickets yet to this historic show . . . now is the time.

[Grizz]

What the fuck? I'm getting pretty sick of good seats becoming suddenly available.

[Eren]

Yeah, the I
Ages online make the place look stunning.

Eren, let me ask you this. Do you know where you will be situated on the stage?

We'll be in the pit in front of the stage, with cameras looking at us.

I don't know if they are planning anything else than the current set but what I was informed is the set will be the set and we'll be a part of it.

[TAC]

Cool, thanks Eren!

[Jinx]

So has this definitely been confirmed as being recorded for an official DVD?

[Grizz]

So has this definitely been confirmed as being recorded for an official DVD?

https://www.dreamtheater.net/news/one-kind-show-berklee-college-music-90811

[7deg_inner_happiness]

So has this definitely been confirmed as being recorded for an official DVD?

https://www.dreamtheater.net/news/one-kind-show-berklee-college-music-90811

The telling line from the DT blog is "This special homecoming will be captured and recorded for a later release.".

I may be wrong, but I interpret "captured" to mean "filmed".  However, I don't know if "later release" necessarily means "DVD / Blue-Ray".

[Grizz]

It sure does to me. Either way, this will truly be a Nightmare to Remember.

[RaiseTheKnife]

What the fuck? I'm getting pretty sick of good seats becoming suddenly available.

I'm pretty sure the new seats were released to accompany the "free trip to Boston show" contest that DT announced a few hours later on facebook.  The contest blurb mentions that tickets are available, and thus spake zarathustra: "Let some good seats appear." 

Of course, I like to think these new seats are meant to accommodate the family members of the Berklee students performing. 

[TheGreatPretender]

Ugh. I just found out that my friend will be attending this show. I am jealous enough to still feel envious.   

[JayOctavarium]

Ugh. I just found out that my friend will be attending this show. I am jealous enough to still feel envious.   

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[Umph1348]

I can't wait for my first DT show!!  I have been listening to them for awhile now as I am a big prog fan (also a big fan of improvisational acts like Umphrey's McGee and Phish).  Will people be standing/dancing at this show?  I don't really love sit down affairs but can understand why this might be one given the formal/stuffy nature of the venue.  In any case I am psyched for my first show and feel like I am getting spoiled rotten with the setlist (particularly the SFAM stuff in the encore and tracks like Enigma Machine and IT from the new album).  The inclusion of the Berklee Orchestra/Choir is just a cherry on top.  Who knows, I may try to see them again in NY/LI the following weekend to experience a "regular" show.  Happy to join this board and get immersed in such a talented band.  DT have put themselves on a level with Gentle Giant and Umphrey's McGee in my ears as one of the tightest/most talented bands I have ever heard.  Their virtuoso chops and stop on a dime changes are really what do it for me.  That and I am a sucker for a good ballad after a band flexes it muscles in odd signature or extremely technical sections (makes for a nice contrast and provides the listener with a breather)...  I hope to meet some folks on this board at the show.  Sorry for the ramble!!

[TAC]

Just got my "Tickets Dispatched" email!!