Petrucci's Posting

[ReaPsTA]

I wonder if Mike will drum on JP's solo album like he did on the first one.  And play live as well. 

He didn't do that. Dave DiCenso did the drums on tracks, 1, 2, 4-8. Tony Verderosa did track 3.

[Summers]

Oh right, well he played live anyways.  I just figured he also played in the studio. 

[Mladen]

Petrucci is such a great guy. LaBrie's comment was nice as well.

[perfey]

Nice reactions and posting both from JP and JLB! Two  from me and a  to Jordans reaction to Mikes depature: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgqm8g95wwI&feature=youtu.be&a.

[Mladen]

^ we should add that to the first post

[tri.ad]

^ we should add that to the first post

That won't be necessary. We have an own thread devoted to JR's improvisation.

[OptionalPlayer]

I'm absolutely elated to hear from Petrucci and LaBrie.

[wolfking]

I love LaBrie gives a plug to his own solo album in his statement!! 

Looking forward to Static Impulse!!

[ResultsMayVary]

JP and James speaking is good. I love how JP plans on being online a little more. I can't wait for this album to come out. [enter impatience]

[cthrubuoy]

Someone on JPs forum should link him to this here thread, which basically saying 'I love JP' 900 times.

[OperantChamber]

One more: JP is awesome.

[BeautifulAgony]

Agreed. I just become a million times more fond of JP. I'm really looking forward to his interaction with the fans and the interwebs.

[Zorander]

I almost don't want him to go too far onto the internet, now. I don't want him to see those horrible fans who like to go around hectoring musicians about what they're doing wrong with their careers. I'd rather shelter him. Like a puppy.

Yes, we must try not to scare him away and keep him from wandering unknowingly into the dark corners of the intrawebz.. innocent little cub that he is 

[Elsydeon]

I almost don't want him to go too far onto the internet, now. I don't want him to see those horrible fans who like to go around hectoring musicians about what they're doing wrong with their careers. I'd rather shelter him. Like a puppy.

Yes, we must try not to scare him away and keep him from wandering unknowingly into the dark corners of the intrawebz.. innocent little cub that he is 

the internet can be a very very dangerous place for a bear.

[EPICVIEW]

JP is awesome!

[bodiesinflight]

I love JP. Always comes across as really chilled and I think his reaction (and JR's for that matter) has spoken volumes about how classy they can be.

Whilst I still love MP deep down I'm still a bit disappointed by the way he's handled this tbh.

[John94]

I always liked Dream Theater because of John. He is my favourite member as one could tell. These comments give me an excuse to admire him even more.

[Algo Fonix]

Class fellows, the lot of them, but JP especially.  His calmness and openness really put a lot of my fears about the possible state of the band to rest. 

[moffatt]

There is already so much praise for JP in this thread, but I will continue it.

JP has really assured my faith in the future DT now, and making it clear that the split went fine really does make me happy. Just really looking forward to the new album and tour now!

[hefdaddy42]

Someone on JPs forum should link him to this here thread, which basically saying 'I love JP' 900 times.

This is a good idea.  Someone who is a member there should do it.

[Octavawake]

I can't register on JP's board. 

That is a bit strange.

Sorry, registration has been disabled by the administrator.

I have been registered for a number of years now, but I haven't logged in since about 2004! Just remembered my log-in details a minute ago though, phew! 

[MetalManiac666]

Someone on JPs forum should link him to this here thread, which basically saying 'I love JP' 900 times.

This is a good idea.  Someone who is a member there should do it.

Indeed.

[MajorMatt]

Done

https://www.petrucciforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=70339

Matt

[tri.ad]

Cool.

I don't expect any reply from JP, to be honest, but it would be a very pleasant surprise.

[Oh3AreSicks]

Awesome Thread!

[Nick]

If anyone wonders, I cleaned up the first page a bit removing some extraneous discussion figuring if John views this place for the first time I'd like him to follow it easily. I would caution everyone to expect John not see this, but post thinking he will. In other words, be on your best behavior but don't expect it to be rewarded. If Petrucci answers some of our questions that would be awesome, but certainly not expected as this is not his forum.

[TL]

JP's comments are very calming and reassuring. Any concerns I had about the future of the band are pretty much gone.
I'm extremely excited about the next DT album. I have a good feeling about it.

[DarkEternalNight]

JP is like a big mother bear calming the cub. I am the cub. Thank you.

[ScioPath]

JP is like a big mother bear calming the cub. I am the cub. Thank you.

um...

[Cool Chris]

Other bands in this situation could have given off the impression that they are continuing on as a challenge to themselves that they can survive the departure of a founding/important member. And maybe even a little out of spite.

I admire the professionalism JP and the band are taking with their approach of 'We are continuing on because we love making music and working together, and we don't want our musical journey to end yet...'

[robwebster]

Other bands in this situation could have given off the impression that they are continuing on as a challenge to themselves that they can survive the departure of a founding/important member. And maybe even a little out of spite.

I admire the professionalism JP and the band are taking with their approach of 'We are continuing on because we love making music and working together, and we don't want our musical journey to end yet...'

This should be taught as a lecture. "Difficult Transitions 101." It doesn't seem like a chore, the way they're dealing with it. I'm amazed at the amount of optimism. A major founding member has left and yet a lot of people are completely pumped. Ace.

[squatch41]

JP is awesome.  He has never struck me as anything but a cool guy, and this just reinforces that belief.

I wholeheartedly agree, Kev.

I will say that this thread (thanks for helping a busy working man have these JP + quotes in one place without searching too far) and so many of the posts on this forum have helped to reassure me after the shocking news on Wednesday. Now I can listen to all my DT without feeling bittersweet. :-)

[ZKX-2099]

Other bands in this situation could have given off the impression that they are continuing on as a challenge to themselves that they can survive the departure of a founding/important member. And maybe even a little out of spite.

I admire the professionalism JP and the band are taking with their approach of 'We are continuing on because we love making music and working together, and we don't want our musical journey to end yet...'

This should be taught as a lecture. "Difficult Transitions 101." It doesn't seem like a chore, the way they're dealing with it. I'm amazed at the amount of optimism. A major founding member has left and yet a lot of people are completely pumped. Ace.

I think you just named the next release.

[DarkEternalNight]

JP is like a big mother bear calming the cub. I am the cub. Thank you.

um...

I've been dying to make a Petrucci bear reference.

[TL]

Other bands in this situation could have given off the impression that they are continuing on as a challenge to themselves that they can survive the departure of a founding/important member. And maybe even a little out of spite.

I admire the professionalism JP and the band are taking with their approach of 'We are continuing on because we love making music and working together, and we don't want our musical journey to end yet...'

This should be taught as a lecture. "Difficult Transitions 101." It doesn't seem like a chore, the way they're dealing with it. I'm amazed at the amount of optimism. A major founding member has left and yet a lot of people are completely pumped. Ace.

I think you just named the next release.

Even better; with such sad news coupled with such an optimistic vision of the future, a very fitting name for the next album would be Black Clouds and Si...
Oh, wait...