Dream Theater (Official Thread)

[Sharp Dressed Man]

As far as I'm concerned, the band has proven that Portnoy's influence is largely overrated. Yes, he wrote some great stuff, but the band has recorded some of their best material in years without him, while Portnoy himself has gone on to do absolutely nothing I find interesting - I have to underline the fact that this is strictly my personal opinion. If anyone feels differently, so be it.

 

[METALPRIEST]

I think they are doing just fine without him but I still wish he'd come back



I am getting this new Blu ray though

 

[Riff Raff]

As far as I'm concerned, the band has proven that Portnoy's influence is largely overrated. Yes, he wrote some great stuff, but the band has recorded some of their best material in years without him, while Portnoy himself has gone on to do absolutely nothing I find interesting - I have to underline the fact that this is strictly my personal opinion. If anyone feels differently, so be it.

I agree about Portnoy and his influence being overrated. It is to extreme proportions.

 

[KingHeadache]

I rather go for the new DVD, DT are always better live !!

 

[METALPRIEST]

I got it on Blu Ray and so far it's AWESOME!! Only got the first hour and a half in though....the whole thing is like 2 hours and 40 minutes and that's NOT including bonus features and extra songs

 

[Big Ears]

Live at Luna Park is amazing. It's going to be in my player for some time. Portnoy should have curtailed some of his excesses, like his spoken vocals, and remained with DT; after all, they are his band. Having said this, Mangini works well with them. I've also enjoyed Portnoy's post-DT projects (as I have his side projects), with the exception of Adrenaline Mob, but would like to see him playing again in a progressive rock band.

I agree with KingHeadache, DT seem to need a live audience to bring out the best in their material.

 

[LG]

For my money Portnoy leaving his band has been a 'win/win', one instance where the old band has been rejuvenated and Portnoy has enjoyed success with all his other projects.

I like what he's done outside of DT, and I feel that is the main reason he left along with wanting an extended time out for a while.(Like Tool does regularly) I'm sure he still likes his old friends in the band, but after stepping out and doing other things with new people it inspired him and made going back to the 'same old' impossible.

I have the new studio album, and I like it.

 

[METALPRIEST]

For my money Portnoy leaving his band has been a 'win/win', one instance where the old band has been rejuvenated and Portnoy has enjoyed success with all his other projects.

I like what he's done outside of DT, and I feel that is the main reason he left along with wanting an extended time out for a while.(Like Tool does regularly) I'm sure he still likes his old friends in the band, but after stepping out and doing other things with new people it inspired him and made going back to the 'same old' impossible.

I have the new studio album, and I like it.

The CD is really good...hey if you do end up getting the new live DVD....go Blu ray on this one

 

[Big Ears]

I am thinking of getting the Score album. I haven't heard it, but I think it would be my cup of tea.

 

[METALPRIEST]

I am thinking of getting the Score album. I haven't heard it, but I think it would be my cup of tea.

Get the DVD