Kevin Moore thread

[Super Dude]

*inserts random appreciation for Blood by OSI and You Go Now by Chroma Key*

[Plasmastrike]

I don't think why he changed matters. He changed, he moved on, he's making music he likes now, and so are DT.

If you look at it that way, almost everything we talk about doesn't 'matter'.  The OP is just curious, that's all.  He's allowed to ask a question without someone saying what he's wondering doesn't matter.

No one knows for sure, but it obviously was a slow process.  It is not like he woke up one day and thought, "Hmmm, I don't like prog metal anymore; I think I'll leave the band to make different kinds of music." 

As for why he changed, why does anyone change?  It happens.  People's tastes change.  That also happens. 

I think that sums it up pretty well in an unbiased way.

[BlobVanDam]

I don't think why he changed matters. He changed, he moved on, he's making music he likes now, and so are DT.

If you look at it that way, almost everything we talk about doesn't 'matter'.  The OP is just curious, that's all.  He's allowed to ask a question without someone saying what he's wondering doesn't matter.

I never said anything about not discussing (we already know nothing we say here matters), just saying that his reasons don't change the facts. It's been 15 years, he's moved on and making new music, and so are DT.

[porksoda]

I also want to know the specific reason he left. How did his musical tastes change? What did they change to?

He left because he wanted to pursue his own musical endeavors, as a solo artist. We see how well that worked out. 
He now lives in Istanbul, Turkey near SeroX [he saw km in a coffee shop]

Actually, he lives in Florida now, I believe.

[Plasmastrike]

I don't think why he changed matters. He changed, he moved on, he's making music he likes now, and so are DT.

If you look at it that way, almost everything we talk about doesn't 'matter'.  The OP is just curious, that's all.  He's allowed to ask a question without someone saying what he's wondering doesn't matter.

I never said anything about not discussing (we already know nothing we say here matters), just saying that his reasons don't change the facts. It's been 15 years, he's moved on and making new music, and so are DT.

I understand what you mean now.  I took it a different way, my fault.

[Pierced Brosnan]

He didn't like John Myung.

Watch this excerpt from a documentary, he says so.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zCcE43n6Rw

Who on Earth is this John Myung character of which you speak? Is he the random Chinese dude in that video? What does he have to do with DT?

[SeRoX]

I also want to know the specific reason he left. How did his musical tastes change? What did they change to?

He left because he wanted to pursue his own musical endeavors, as a solo artist. We see how well that worked out. 
He now lives in Istanbul, Turkey near SeroX [he saw km in a coffee shop]

Actually, he lives in Florida now, I believe.

No he lives in Turkey! About 1-2 weeks later he is going to give a concert I guess!

[porksoda]

Ah, I just read that he's vacationing in Florida at the moment. Nevermind!

[Super Dude]

I also want to know the specific reason he left. How did his musical tastes change? What did they change to?

He left because he wanted to pursue his own musical endeavors, as a solo artist. We see how well that worked out. 
He now lives in Istanbul, Turkey near SeroX [he saw km in a coffee shop]

Actually, he lives in Florida now, I believe.

No he lives in Turkey! About 1-2 weeks later he is going to give a concert I guess!

Well then, I guess that explains your posts.

[Leeb Rocks]

This thread reminded me to tell you all that there's a teacher named Kevin Moore at my school...

How open does he seem?

[perfey]

 

[rumborak]

This thread reminded me to tell you all that there's a teacher named Kevin Moore at my school...

Who has the picture of the All Roads Lead to Kevin Moore sign?

rumborak

[Portrucci]

rumborak

never gets old. (and it's still true to a degree  )

[hefdaddy42]

Classic pic, but not really appropriate in this thread.  Here, we started out talking about Kevin Moore.

[BlobVanDam]

JORDAN RUDESS



There, now it can be valid.

[Leeb Rocks]

JORDAN RUDESS



There, now it can be valid.

Not if the conversation stays on JR.

I like Blind Faith.

[PlaysLikeMyung]

Classic pic, but not really appropriate in this thread.  Here, we started out talking about Kevin Moore.

I was just wondering where the pic was. And since it was a KM thread, it seemed appropriate to ask.

[perfey]

One thing I've always wondered is if Kev has kept in touch with anyone of the guys in Dream Theater when he left them in '94. Especially John Petrucci since it was his childhood friend. You know they maybe don't go out with in to the fans.

[Super Dude]

Probably not.

[SeRoX]

It seems, this thread i mean Kevin Moore is being a big, veryyyyyyy big legend in DT's history!

Why he left,
Why nobody tried to stop him,
Why this anger all about,
Why,
Why,
??
Secret, doubts... so we have nothing after all talkings.

[tri.ad]

He's rather a mystery than a legend.

[orcus116]

JORDAN RUDESS

*ANGRILY RIPS HIS SHIRT OPEN BRUCE BANNER STYLE*

[hefdaddy42]

It seems, this thread i mean Kevin Moore is being a big, veryyyyyyy big legend in DT's history!

Why he left,
Why nobody tried to stop him,
Why this anger all about,
Why,
Why,
??
Secret, doubts... so we have nothing after all talkings.

And I'll smile and I'll learn to pretend
And I'll never be open again
And I'll have no more dreams to defend
And I'll never be open again

[Super Dude]

Kevin Moore.

/thread

[ack44]

Kevin Moore = Syd Barrat

[icysk8r]

I am a big fan of his music with dt.  I hate his personality.  According to MP, he was very uptight, no fun to work with, frustrating, and he has his ways of working which aren't very conducive to collaboration.  Also, didn't they invite him to wdadru, but he refused?  And he just pretty much abandoned the band for himself.  When you are in a band, it is more than just making music.  It is a family, and a promise that you will stay with the band, and devote your life to the band.  That shouldn't be broken for what you want to do.
And I am not bashing him, any "insults" came directly from and interview with mp on blabbermouth.  My only opinion is that I don't like kevin's personality.

[Super Dude]

Ah, but you are young and inexperienced; you have not experienced a full-out KevMo debate.

[KevShmev]

I am a big fan of his music with dt.  I hate his personality.  According to MP, he was very uptight, no fun to work with, frustrating, and he has his ways of working which aren't very conducive to collaboration.  Also, didn't they invite him to wdadru, but he refused?  And he just pretty much abandoned the band for himself.  When you are in a band, it is more than just making music.  It is a family, and a promise that you will stay with the band, and devote your life to the band.  That shouldn't be broken for what you want to do.
And I am not bashing him, any "insults" came directly from and interview with mp on blabbermouth.  My only opinion is that I don't like kevin's personality.

Is this a serious post?  

So, basically, you hate his personality based on what Portnoy says it is.

Also, if Moore is a [insert any derogatory name here] for abandoning the "family," then I guess the rest are also [insert that name again with an 's' at the end] for firing Charlie Dominic and Derek Sherinian, right?  Or is it okay for them to fire someone and kick them out of the family, but not okay for someone to leave the family on their own?  

I mean, let's get real.  Joining a band doesn't mean you are tied to that band for life, like you suggested.  Musicians leave bands and bands fire musicians all of the time.  It happens.  Get over it.

[Super Dude]

Joining a band doesn't mean you are tied to that band for life, like you suggested.  Musicians leave bands and bands fire musicians all of the time.  It happens.  Get over it.

Fixed, and quoted for emphasis.  Line-ups change all the time, especially in prog.  That's just how music works.

[icysk8r]

You guys seem to be missing many parts of my thread.  so I will quote and bold the parts you missed.

I am a big fan of his music with dt.  I hate his personality.  According to MP, he was very uptight, no fun to work with, frustrating, and he has his ways of working which aren't very conducive to collaboration.  Also, didn't they invite him to wdadru, but he refused?  And he just pretty much abandoned the band for himself.  When you are in a band, it is more than just making music.  It is a family, and a promise that you will stay with the band, and devote your life to the band.  That shouldn't be broken for what you want to do.
And I am not bashing him, any "insults" came directly from and interview with mp on blabbermouth.  My only opinion is that I don't like kevin's personality.

[KevShmev]

No, I got that.  It's just that, we have nothing to base that on, except from the mouth of Portnoy, who has shown to be somewhat bitter about his ex-bandmate, so you have to take his words with a grain of salt.  For all we know, maybe Kevin Moore thinks Portnoy's ways of working aren't conducive to collaboration (which would make sense, since Portnoy is on record as being someone who argues until he gets his way). 

And what about your comments about family and all of that?  You still sticking by that?

[millahh]

KM actually spoke very graciously about MP's contributions to the first two OSI records (interview links are in the OSI threads in Music Discussion)...compare that to how MP bitched about those sessions...shouldn't be so fast to take one side of the story as Truth...

[Super Dude]

Is this in one of the new Blood interviews or what?

[ack44]

So, basically, you hate his personality based on what Portnoy says it is.

NO FUN

[orcus116]

Kevin Moore = Syd Barrat

If that's the case then DT has yet to find their Gilmour.