Distant Memories - New live release

[The Letter M]

https://centurymedia.store/dept/dream-theater

Just ordered the 3CD/2BD/2DVD artbook, which is only limited to 200 copies, so get one while you can! If it wasn't limited, I probably might have waited, but I didn't want to risk missing out.

-Marc.

[faizoff]

https://centurymedia.store/dept/dream-theater

Just ordered the 3CD/2BD/2DVD artbook, which is only limited to 200 copies, so get one while you can! If it wasn't limited, I probably might have waited, but I didn't want to risk missing out.

-Marc.

Thanks for the heads up, did the same.

[MirrorMask]

On another note, I didn't expect PBD to be chosen as the first piece from the live album. (I like that they did it though.)

Album singles should potentially interest "everyone", live albums are for die hard fans, they might as well give them what they know they appreciate. And also promotion style is a nice move anyway, the d/t singles are there already, a casual listener might see the new video on YouTube and think "wow, this song is very cool, not like that Untethered Angel thing they released last year, I should revisit their latest album".

Pure speculation of course, I might be totally wrong and they might have picked PBD just because 

[Zydar]

Nice, I just ordered the 3CD+2Blu-Ray though.

[The Letter M]

The Facebook post from about 35 minutes ago-

DISTANT MEMORIES - LIVE IN LONDON
Pre-order now, available 27 November 2020: https://dream-theater.lnk.to/DistantMemoriesLive

"Whether you had a chance to see this tour in person and want to relive what was hopefully an awesome concert experience or enjoying the performance on video for the first time, Distant Memories – Live In London very accurately and very beautifully captures the energy and excitement we all felt together at the Apollo this past February" - John Petrucci

Distant Memories - Live In London is our first live release since 2014's Breaking the Fourth Wall. The new live release will be available in various configurations including digital only, a 3-CD and 2 DVD multibox, a 3-CD and 2 Blu-Ray digipak with slipcase, a limited deluxe 3-CD + 2 Blu-Ray + 2 DVD Artbook and a limited 4-LP and 3-CD box set. The video components will also feature a Behind The Scenes look at the band as we prepare for the shows!

The tracklisting for Distant Memories – Live In London is:

1.   Untethered Angel
2.   A Nightmare to Remember
3.   Fall Into the Light
4.   Barstool Warrior
5.   In the Presence of Enemies – Part 1
6.   Pale Blue Dot
7.   Scenes Live Intro
8.   Scene One: Regression
9.   Scene Two: I. Overture 1928
10. Scene Two: II. Strange Déjà Vu
11. Scene Three: I. Through My Words
12. Scene Three: II. Fatal Tragedy
13. Scene Four: Beyond This Life
14. Scene Five: Through Her Eyes
15. Scene Six: Home
16. Scene Seven: I. The Dance of Eternity
17. Scene Seven: II. One Last Time
18. Scene Eight: The Spirit Carries On
19. Scene Nine: Finally Free
20. At Wit's End
21. Paralyzed (Bonus Track)

-Marc.

[countoftuscany42]

Picked up the art book and the limited gold vinyl from Revolver. This tour was one of my greatest concert experiences; saw both LA shows and did m&g with my dad on the second night 
To relive such an amazing show during this hellish year of no concerts is exactly what I need right now, and the release date being a day after my birthday means I felt justified in spending a lot and not feeling bad about it 

[kaos2900]

So is the crowd noise fake again? Because if it is I'm going to skip this. As much as I love Dream Theater Live at Luna Park is unlistenable for me because of the fake crowd noise.

[Ben_Jamin]

Pre-ordered the artbook.

Mangini also explained why the Tom's sound the way they do. And his decisions for his drumkit for Mic placement

[Max Kuehnau]

So is the crowd noise fake again? Because if it is I'm going to skip this. As much as I love Dream Theater Live at Luna Park is unlistenable for me because of the fake crowd noise.

funny you mention Luna Park for that. BT4W has fake crowd noise. (that is noticable. Luna Park might have as well and I didn't)

[kaos2900]

So is the crowd noise fake again? Because if it is I'm going to skip this. As much as I love Dream Theater Live at Luna Park is unlistenable for me because of the fake crowd noise.

funny you mention Luna Park for that. BT4W has fake crowd noise. (that is noticable. Luna Park might have as well and I didn't)

Really, never noticed that. TBH, I normally like to watch live albums so I rarely listen in other formats. The only DT release I frequently go back to is Budokan.

[jadiggerdt]

The mix is good but James is overdubbed  as fucked. Yet again the audience is gone

[Madman Shepherd]

https://centurymedia.store/dept/dream-theater

Just ordered the 3CD/2BD/2DVD artbook, which is only limited to 200 copies, so get one while you can! If it wasn't limited, I probably might have waited, but I didn't want to risk missing out.

-Marc.

Thanks for the heads up, did the same.

Same. I actually wasnt going to get the art book but then saw your post about the 200 limit. I'm such a sucker.

[Fritzinger]

https://centurymedia.store/dept/dream-theater

Just ordered the 3CD/2BD/2DVD artbook, which is only limited to 200 copies, so get one while you can! If it wasn't limited, I probably might have waited, but I didn't want to risk missing out.

-Marc.

Thanks for the heads up, did the same.

Same. I actually wasnt going to get the art book but then saw your post about the 200 limit. I'm such a sucker.

Yeah, maybe it makes you feel better that I preordered the red vinyl box set from InsideOut for 60 bucks. Also limited to 200 copies. Damn, why can I never resist this stuff lol

[devieira73]

Pre-ordered the artbook.

Mangini also explained why the Tom's sound the way they do. And his decisions for his drumkit for Mic placement

The artbook is like the size of an LP?
Those toms sound like it was added an effect on them on purpose, to sound deeper. His explanation was it?

[DarkLord_Lalinc]

The mix is good but James is overdubbed  as fucked. Yet again the audience is gone

Actually he's not. Look up a fan-filmed video of the song from the London show. It's pretty much intact, with a few tweaks here and there.

[Max Kuehnau]

The mix is good but James is overdubbed  as fucked. Yet again the audience is gone

Actually he's not. Look up a fan-filmed video of the song from the London show. It's pretty much intact, with a few tweaks here and there.

I agree. (aving watched the audience one yesterday and the official one just now.)

[Dublagent66]

So is the crowd noise fake again? Because if it is I'm going to skip this. As much as I love Dream Theater Live at Luna Park is unlistenable for me because of the fake crowd noise.

That's an awesome show.  Not sure how fake crowd noise can ruin a band's performance.  Are you listening to the band or just the crowd? 

[pg1067]

Really wish there were a DVD or BR only option.  At least I don't have to buy pointless vinyl.

And am I reading this right...the video discs only include Act 1 of Scenes???  And the only bonus content is something vaguely labeled as "behind the scenes"?

[faizoff]

I think it must be a listing mistake, I can't imagine they're not going to include the CD 3 Scenes material on the video. Esp when they're splitting even the Bluray into two discs because they could easily have put it all on one disc.

[DarkLord_Lalinc]

That's weird AF. Just saw that as well. I feel it's a mistake, can't see them scratching the second (and best) half of Scenes off video.

Either way, I hope they release a digital version on iTunes with everything on it given most music-related things I buy these days are digital.

[hefdaddy42]

Ordered the artbook.

[Max Kuehnau]

That's weird AF. Just saw that as well. I feel it's a mistake, can't see them scratching the second (and best) half of Scenes off video.

Either way, I hope they release a digital version on iTunes with everything on it given most music-related things I buy these days are digital.

well, what I know from a previous IO release with two Blurays (which was Neal Morse's most rencent live album actually), the case was that the entire show was on the first Bluray and all the extras were on the second. I wouldn't be surprised if that will be the case with Distant Memories as well.

[gmillerdrake]

https://centurymedia.store/dept/dream-theater

Just ordered the 3CD/2BD/2DVD artbook, which is only limited to 200 copies, so get one while you can! If it wasn't limited, I probably might have waited, but I didn't want to risk missing out.

-Marc.

Ordered this one as well. I'm curious as to if when it sells out if it'll be pulled from availability....or if they'll just keep selling it and deal with the fallout of delayed deliveries later? I only ask because I clearly ordered about 31/2 - 4 hours after this opened for sale. So, I'm hoping I was within the first 200 orders. They took my $$$ so I'm assuming I am.

[cramx3]

I absolutely hate how DT have created a live environment where it's expected you sit down and be quiet.  Dead crowd and I don't blame the fans, I blame the band.  The shots of people sitting really ruin the video.  I mean, it's still a day 1 purchase for me, and I expected this, but actually seeing it makes me mad and almost makes me not even want to see DT live anymore. 

[Max Kuehnau]

I absolutely hate how DT have created a live environment where it's expected you sit down and be quiet.  Dead crowd and I don't blame the fans, I blame the band.  The shots of people sitting really ruin the video.  I mean, it's still a day 1 purchase for me, and I expected this, but actually seeing it makes me mad and almost makes me not even want to see DT live anymore.

They could never get away with that in Germany, since they mostly play arenas here. (and I say so although I have to sit during a concert) The only time they did that in Germany was during the tour for The Astonishing. My guess is that they might have wanted an environment similar to the shows in the US (where they usually play theatres) I don't know. That said, I always enjoyed the Mangini era tours I attended. (some of the Portnoy-era ones as well, in my childlike naivety at the time. I was standing earlier on btw. Not now anymore.) I still will continue going to see them live, given I like the new albums they present and given that I can manage it concerning my health. (had to skip both this tour and the ADTOE tour because of all that. I'm still mad about not being able to attend the ADTOE tour)

[gzarruk]

So is the crowd noise fake again? Because if it is I'm going to skip this. As much as I love Dream Theater Live at Luna Park is unlistenable for me because of the fake crowd noise.

That's an awesome show.  Not sure how fake crowd noise can ruin a band's performance.  Are you listening to the band or just the crowd? 

THIS! What's next, people asking for a version of the album without the band performance and just the crowd noise?

[gmillerdrake]

I absolutely hate how DT have created a live environment where it's expected you sit down and be quiet.  Dead crowd and I don't blame the fans, I blame the band.  The shots of people sitting really ruin the video.  I mean, it's still a day 1 purchase for me, and I expected this, but actually seeing it makes me mad and almost makes me not even want to see DT live anymore.

I saw this show twice....once in Nashville and once in St. Louis. The show in Nashville was awesome because the crowd stood the entire time from the first hint of a note from the intro tape.....and they were energetic and 'in' to it. I was in the balcony for the StL show but from what I could tell it was a mix of stand/sit.....good crowd participation but nothing like that Nashville show.

Whereas.....a couple  years back when they played StL for 'The Astonishing' NO ONE stood....at all.....it was so odd and weird and I could tell that it bothered James.

[Max Kuehnau]

So is the crowd noise fake again? Because if it is I'm going to skip this. As much as I love Dream Theater Live at Luna Park is unlistenable for me because of the fake crowd noise.

That's an awesome show.  Not sure how fake crowd noise can ruin a band's performance.  Are you listening to the band or just the crowd? 

THIS! What's next, people asking for a version of the album without the band performance and just the crowd noise?

not me certainly. That would be a Pythonian move though I guess

[Nel_Annette]

That is a really badass way to combine the SFaM cover with the D/T album cover (name too!). Looks cool!

[Evermind]

I've been sitting at a DT show once, during the European ADTOE tour. It was alright, but next time I saw DT, I was standing in the first row during the DT12 tour.

I'll never sit at a DT show again.

[gzarruk]

And am I reading this right...the video discs only include Act 1 of Scenes???  And the only bonus content is something vaguely labeled as "behind the scenes"?

From the Inside Out preorder page for the 3CD 2Blu-ray option:

Disc 1
01. Untethered Angel (Live at Hammersmith Apollo, London, UK, 2020) (05:57)
02. A Nightmare to Remember (Live at Hammersmith Apollo, London, UK, 2020) (16:37)
03. Fall Into the Light (Live at Hammersmith Apollo, London, UK, 2020) (07:26)
04. Barstool Warrior (Live at Hammersmith Apollo, London, UK, 2020) (06:41)
05. In the Presence of Enemies - Part 1 (Live at Hammersmith Apollo, London, UK, 2020) (08:43)
06. Pale Blue Dot (Live at Hammersmith Apollo, London, UK, 2020) (08:52)
Disc 2
01. Scenes Live Intro (Live at Hammersmith Apollo, London, UK, 2020) (01:46)
02. Scene One: Regression (Live at Hammersmith Apollo, London, UK, 2020) (02:06)
03. Scene Two: I. Overture 1928 (Live at Hammersmith Apollo, London, UK, 2020) (03:38)
04. Scene Two: II. Strange Déjà Vu (Live at Hammersmith Apollo, London, UK, 2020) (05:03)
05. Scene Three: I. Through My Words (Live at Hammersmith Apollo, London, UK, 2020) (01:02)
06. Scene Three: II. Fatal Tragedy (Live at Hammersmith Apollo, London, UK, 2020) (06:54)
07. Scene Four: Beyond This Life (Live at Hammersmith Apollo, London, UK, 2020) (11:25)
08. Scene Five: Through Her Eyes (Live at Hammersmith Apollo, London, UK, 2020) (06:45)
Disc 3
01. Scene Six: Home (Live at Hammersmith Apollo, London, UK, 2020) (13:03)
02. Scene Seven: I. The Dance of Eternity (Live at Hammersmith Apollo, London, UK, 2020) (06:09)
03. Scene Seven: II. One Last Time (Live at Hammersmith Apollo, London, UK, 2020) (03:48)
04. Scene Eight: The Spirit Carries On (Live at Hammersmith Apollo, London, UK, 2020) (06:40)
05. Scene Nine: Finally Free (Live at Hammersmith Apollo, London, UK, 2020) (12:54)
06. At Wit's End (Live at Hammersmith Apollo, London, UK, 2020) (09:42)
07. Paralyzed (Bonus Track) (Live at Hammersmith Apollo, London, UK, 2020) (04:34)
Disc 4
01. Atlas (Intro) (Live at Hammersmith Apollo, London, UK, 2020) (02:32)
02. Untethered Angel (Live at Hammersmith Apollo, London, UK, 2020) (05:51)
03. A Nightmare to Remember (Live at Hammersmith Apollo, London, UK, 2020) (16:20)
04. Fall Into the Light (Live at Hammersmith Apollo, London, UK, 2020) (07:17)
05. Barstool Warrior (Live at Hammersmith Apollo, London, UK, 2020) (06:42)
06. In the Presence of Enemies - Part 1 (Live at Hammersmith Apollo, London, UK, 2020) (08:43)
07. Pale Blue Dot (Live at Hammersmith Apollo, London, UK, 2020) (08:48)
Disc 5
01. Scenes Live Intro (Live at Hammersmith Apollo, London, UK, 2020) (01:40)
02. Scene One: Regression (Live at Hammersmith Apollo, London, UK, 2020) (02:06)
03. Scene Two: I. Overture 1928 (Live at Hammersmith Apollo, London, UK, 2020) (03:38)
04. Scene Two: II. Strange Déjà Vu (Live at Hammersmith Apollo, London, UK, 2020) (05:03)
05. Scene Three: I. Through My Words (Live at Hammersmith Apollo, London, UK, 2020) (01:37)
06. Scene Three: II. Fatal Tragedy (Live at Hammersmith Apollo, London, UK, 2020) (06:17)
07. Scene Four: Beyond This Life (Live at Hammersmith Apollo, London, UK, 2020) (11:25)
08. Scene Five: Through Her Eyes (Live at Hammersmith Apollo, London, UK, 2020) (06:55)
09. Scene Six: Home (Live at Hammersmith Apollo, London, UK, 2020) (12:53)
10. Scene Seven: I. The Dance of Eternity (Live at Hammersmith Apollo, London, UK, 2020) (06:13)
11. Scene Seven: II. One Last Time (Live at Hammersmith Apollo, London, UK, 2020) (03:48)
12. Scene Eight: The Spirit Carries On (Live at Hammersmith Apollo, London, UK, 2020) (06:40)
13. Scene Nine: Finally Free (Live at Hammersmith Apollo, London, UK, 2020) (12:36)
14. At Wit's End (Live at Hammersmith Apollo, London, UK, 2020) (09:33)
15. Paralyzed (Bonus Track) (Live at Hammersmith Apollo, London, UK, 2020) (04:35)
16. Behind The Scenes (04:03)

[Max Kuehnau]

I've been sitting at a DT show once, during the European ADTOE tour. It was alright, but next time I saw DT, I was standing in the first row during the DT12 tour.

I'll never sit at a DT show again.

I can see why people wouldn't want to. When I attended the DT12 tour, it was a full 3 hour outdoor show. No seats. I was knocked out for days afterwards. Wonderful show though. One of their best that I've attended.

[Mladen]

The mix is good but James is overdubbed  as fucked. Yet again the audience is gone

Actually he's not. Look up a fan-filmed video of the song from the London show. It's pretty much intact, with a few tweaks here and there.

I took the time to do a bit of comparison. I do not hear overdubbing, but there has been some pitch correction, if I'm not mistaken.

So is the crowd noise fake again? Because if it is I'm going to skip this. As much as I love Dream Theater Live at Luna Park is unlistenable for me because of the fake crowd noise.

I can barely hear the crowd on the Pale blue dot video, so I assume that they didn't bother with adding the noise this time around. It's good that they didn't, because nobody would buy the fact that a seated audience is so loud. 

I also don't mind that the video was shot in a seated venue. It's refreshing to see people sitting down and paying attention to the intense musicianship.

Another thing that grabbed my attention. There is a guy with grey hair in the front row. Is that Derek Oliver?

[faizoff]

I don't remember watching the D/T & SFAM show sitting down, I remember almost everyone standing the whole time.

[DarkLord_Lalinc]

And am I reading this right...the video discs only include Act 1 of Scenes???  And the only bonus content is something vaguely labeled as "behind the scenes"?

From the Inside Out preorder page for the 3CD 2Blu-ray option:

Disc 1
01. Untethered Angel (Live at Hammersmith Apollo, London, UK, 2020) (05:57)
02. A Nightmare to Remember (Live at Hammersmith Apollo, London, UK, 2020) (16:37)
03. Fall Into the Light (Live at Hammersmith Apollo, London, UK, 2020) (07:26)
04. Barstool Warrior (Live at Hammersmith Apollo, London, UK, 2020) (06:41)
05. In the Presence of Enemies - Part 1 (Live at Hammersmith Apollo, London, UK, 2020) (08:43)
06. Pale Blue Dot (Live at Hammersmith Apollo, London, UK, 2020) (08:52)
Disc 2
01. Scenes Live Intro (Live at Hammersmith Apollo, London, UK, 2020) (01:46)
02. Scene One: Regression (Live at Hammersmith Apollo, London, UK, 2020) (02:06)
03. Scene Two: I. Overture 1928 (Live at Hammersmith Apollo, London, UK, 2020) (03:38)
04. Scene Two: II. Strange Déjà Vu (Live at Hammersmith Apollo, London, UK, 2020) (05:03)
05. Scene Three: I. Through My Words (Live at Hammersmith Apollo, London, UK, 2020) (01:02)
06. Scene Three: II. Fatal Tragedy (Live at Hammersmith Apollo, London, UK, 2020) (06:54)
07. Scene Four: Beyond This Life (Live at Hammersmith Apollo, London, UK, 2020) (11:25)
08. Scene Five: Through Her Eyes (Live at Hammersmith Apollo, London, UK, 2020) (06:45)
Disc 3
01. Scene Six: Home (Live at Hammersmith Apollo, London, UK, 2020) (13:03)
02. Scene Seven: I. The Dance of Eternity (Live at Hammersmith Apollo, London, UK, 2020) (06:09)
03. Scene Seven: II. One Last Time (Live at Hammersmith Apollo, London, UK, 2020) (03:48)
04. Scene Eight: The Spirit Carries On (Live at Hammersmith Apollo, London, UK, 2020) (06:40)
05. Scene Nine: Finally Free (Live at Hammersmith Apollo, London, UK, 2020) (12:54)
06. At Wit's End (Live at Hammersmith Apollo, London, UK, 2020) (09:42)
07. Paralyzed (Bonus Track) (Live at Hammersmith Apollo, London, UK, 2020) (04:34)
Disc 4
01. Atlas (Intro) (Live at Hammersmith Apollo, London, UK, 2020) (02:32)
02. Untethered Angel (Live at Hammersmith Apollo, London, UK, 2020) (05:51)
03. A Nightmare to Remember (Live at Hammersmith Apollo, London, UK, 2020) (16:20)
04. Fall Into the Light (Live at Hammersmith Apollo, London, UK, 2020) (07:17)
05. Barstool Warrior (Live at Hammersmith Apollo, London, UK, 2020) (06:42)
06. In the Presence of Enemies - Part 1 (Live at Hammersmith Apollo, London, UK, 2020) (08:43)
07. Pale Blue Dot (Live at Hammersmith Apollo, London, UK, 2020) (08:48)
Disc 5
01. Scenes Live Intro (Live at Hammersmith Apollo, London, UK, 2020) (01:40)
02. Scene One: Regression (Live at Hammersmith Apollo, London, UK, 2020) (02:06)
03. Scene Two: I. Overture 1928 (Live at Hammersmith Apollo, London, UK, 2020) (03:38)
04. Scene Two: II. Strange Déjà Vu (Live at Hammersmith Apollo, London, UK, 2020) (05:03)
05. Scene Three: I. Through My Words (Live at Hammersmith Apollo, London, UK, 2020) (01:37)
06. Scene Three: II. Fatal Tragedy (Live at Hammersmith Apollo, London, UK, 2020) (06:17)
07. Scene Four: Beyond This Life (Live at Hammersmith Apollo, London, UK, 2020) (11:25)
08. Scene Five: Through Her Eyes (Live at Hammersmith Apollo, London, UK, 2020) (06:55)
09. Scene Six: Home (Live at Hammersmith Apollo, London, UK, 2020) (12:53)
10. Scene Seven: I. The Dance of Eternity (Live at Hammersmith Apollo, London, UK, 2020) (06:13)
11. Scene Seven: II. One Last Time (Live at Hammersmith Apollo, London, UK, 2020) (03:48)
12. Scene Eight: The Spirit Carries On (Live at Hammersmith Apollo, London, UK, 2020) (06:40)
13. Scene Nine: Finally Free (Live at Hammersmith Apollo, London, UK, 2020) (12:36)
14. At Wit's End (Live at Hammersmith Apollo, London, UK, 2020) (09:33)
15. Paralyzed (Bonus Track) (Live at Hammersmith Apollo, London, UK, 2020) (04:35)
16. Behind The Scenes (04:03)

Cool, so it was a mistake after all. So good.

Kinda bummed that the Behind The Scenes video is only 4 minutes long lol, I've been aching for years for a documentary like Score's or Budokan's but I see now that that was definitely a Portnoy thing. I know Luna Park kinda had its own documentary and stuff, but I really didn't like the overall style and direction of "Over The Edge Productions". It all felt (even the Luna Park editing) like mainstream TV content which I usually don't mind but doesn't really fit DT's style, in my humble opinion.

On that account, I loved the cinematography on this. Love that the 24fps filmy look from Budokan is back, as well as the more dark/somber vibe in the overall color grading. Live at Budokan has, in my opinion, DT's best visual directing in any of their live releases and this is such a good contender to compete against it.