Fingerprints Record Signing:
I asked if it would be too much to do two meet and greets in one day, and DTF responded with “Of course NOT!” Event had a great turnout, and always a pleasure to chat with fellow fans in line. If Lark doesn’t object, I’ll post my questions and answers with the band here. DT's replies are in bold:
James Labrie
• I assume that people outside of the DT community call you Kevin. Do other band members call you Kevin, or do they call you James? He said that his wife and anyone who knew him before his time in the band still call him Kevin. But professionally, everyone calls him James (I think this means the band too). He added that it simply would not be appropriate for anyone within the DT world, such as the fans, to call him Kevin. And since James is his middle name anyway, he’s fine with the DT community knowing him as James.
Jordan Rudess
• Is there a song in the DT catalog you really would like to play, but have not – or is there a song that you don’t look forward to learning? (JP peeked over to hear his answer) He replied that, of course, he looks forward to the songs from the new album that have not been played yet. As far as any other song in the DT archive, he is happy to learn whatever songs are called upon.
John Petrucci
• Has Kevin Moore made any comment regarding the live performance of Space Dye Vest? “No. None.”
• With the successful reaction to Space Dye Vest in the setlist, I think slower tempo songs like Anna Lee and Wither add so much depth and breathing room to a setlist. “I agree! I agree!”
Mike Mangini
• There are still two extra bass drums in your kit. Are these being used as triggers for sound effects during this tour? [btw, I asked this on behalf of a DTF member here]: Yes. He told me he uses the triggers on (1) Trial of Tears (I believe I noticed it as the opening wind chimes and the wasteland thunderclap) and (2) Enigma Machine (MM plays the melody during drum solo, and emphasizes this by pointing down at the pedal when hitting the note with his foot)