Will KevMo make an appearance with DT now that MP is gone?

[jmbeat]

Discuss

[sfam2112]

Doubt it. I think MP was the one that invited him everytime. I don't see the other guys doing that.

[JediKnight1969]

It would be awesome.

[emindead]

I've been wondering about this.

MP seems to be the more vocal regarding how KM has disrespected Egypt and this band too many times.
But at the same time KM didn't leave because of MP but for a lot of other reasons, so it's not like he will accept the invitation now that MP is "no moore".

I don't think he'll make an appearance.

[Mebert78]

Good question.  I was actually thinking about this today.  I think it's safe to assume that Kevin and Portnoy were the ones that had friction (see the OSI chapter of the "Lifting Shadows" book).  Meanwhile, JLB heaped praise on Kevin at Jordan's Tarrytown show in January and called him "extremely talented."  So maybe Kevin might be inclined to warm up to DT again.  Plus, Kevin has done one-off guest appearance for Fates Warning (see the 2004 Live in Athens DVD).  So he seems open to doing one-off guest spots.

[j]

Highly unlikely.

I haven't read Lifting Shadows, but I guess I've always kind of assumed that it was Portnoy who clashed most with Moore, just because their personalities are so different.  Even if that's true, which it may not be, it's not the sole reason Moore left.

And while we all mostly agree that Moore doesn't owe it to the band to do shows with them or even associate with them at all, I do find it a little strange that he's basically not acknowledged them or given them the time of day since leaving.  That's always made me wonder if there was more to the whole thing than has been discussed by the band.

Or maybe not.

-J

[Quadrochosis]

No.

[Mebert78]

Well, I never got the impression that Kevin totally cut off contact after leaving DT.  He did attend a DT show in Los Angeles in 1997-98 after FII was released.  Then four years later, he worked with Portnoy in OSI, which is another sign he was open to being around DT guys.  But after that, we don't hear much about DT interaction. So maybe OSI's 2002 studio time that Portnoy highlights in the book was the straw that broke the camel's back.  But that was a good 10 years ago and MP is not even in DT now, so I don't think it's crazy to say that KM/DT interaction has the potential to increase a little bit at some point in the future.  

[reneranucci]

He also rejected many invitations to play with DT and to be interviewed for DT´s book. So, there you go.

[Mebert78]

He also rejected many invitations to play with DT and to be interviewed for DT´s book. So, there you go.

Yes, but this was all after 2002.

[inoku]

there's many information about kev here that i didn't know before. especially the 1997-1998 shows. thanks Mebert for the info
maybe for kev to make an appearace with DT is still a long shot.
I think the possibility for them to play SDV is higher. I asked james before on chat. even though he personally didn't see that will happened, but this could change.

[Aniland]

KM has disrespected Egypt

What

[tri.ad]

Don't mind him, he's just trying to be funny again.

BTT: I doubt it. I think it's slightly more possible with MP being out of the picture, but you have to take a look at the other side as well. JP, JM, JR and JLB could respect KM's decision well enough to let it be and wouldn't invite him (since he most likely wouldn't accept, anyway). It's not entirely impossible imo, but I wouldn't bet any money on it.

[?]

Well, to be fair Kevin did attend a DT show in Los Angeles in 1997-98 after Falling Into Infinity was released and Derek was in the band.  He went backstage and chilled with the guys.  I think that was mentioned in the book, but I also heard it from someone at that show.

Wow, I've never heard about that! Then again, I don't have Lifting Shadows!

I remember Kevin said in some interview that he doesn't care about the "ex-member joins band on stage for one or two songs" thing, so I think it isn't very likely that he'll make an appearance with DT just because MP isn't there.

[hefdaddy42]

No.

[tgstk2]

No.

QFT

[Global Laziness]

He also rejected [...] to be interviewed for DT´s book.

That's the key right there. MP had nothing to do with the writing/interviewing of Lifting Shadows and KM wouldn't have had to deal with him at all. Regardless of any friction that may have existed between the two, I think the likelihood of KM appearing onstage with DT is just as likely as it was with MP still in the band. Which is to say, not likely.

[ricky]

No.

No.

and just for good measure...


um no.

[Stoneyman]

I dont think he will, but never say never.

Kev knows that any buzz that he had about him as a composer and musician came mostly from his involvement in DT.  Although he went in different direction from DT, the push he received from being in DT helped him gain acceptance in his aloof solo career.
Just look at Charlie.  Much of his "success" has come from his associating himself with DT or being known as an EX-DT member.  Its DT fans that have managed to keep his music afloat.
Unfortunately for Kevin, many of his fans are DT and Fates fans.  Those fans are the ones who want to see him stay involved in some way.  Why?  because he is talented and the stuff he did with those bands is really cool.

I cant fault the guy for not staying attached to DT.  If that is what he wants to, then more power to him.

[Mebert78]

Well, to be fair Kevin did attend a DT show in Los Angeles in 1997-98 after Falling Into Infinity was released and Derek was in the band.  He went backstage and chilled with the guys.  I think that was mentioned in the book, but I also heard it from someone at that show.

Wow, I've never heard about that! Then again, I don't have Lifting Shadows!

I remember Kevin said in some interview that he doesn't care about the "ex-member joins band on stage for one or two songs" thing, so I think it isn't very likely that he'll make an appearance with DT just because MP isn't there.

Regarding the topic of Kevin declining to be interviewed for the "Lifting Shadows" book.  I too was disappointed when he declined.  But let's be fair.  I'm sure when Rich Wilson contacted him, he probably mentioned there was a handful of spots where MP had inflammatory things to say about him that Kevin should respond to.  If that was the case, I wouldn't want to participate in a war of words either.

[ZirconBlue]

KM has pretty much refused to even talk about DT since shortly after he left the band, so I don't see why he'd want to be involved with them musically, again.  (He might be more open to being involved socially, however.)

[emindead]

Don't mind him, he's just trying to be funny again.

Oh, look! It's Droopy! The guy who has never had a sunshine in his life! How does it feel to live a completely miserable life? You're so sad.

[tri.ad]

[Nick]

Cut this shit out now.

[emindead]

[mittinagus]

Why would they even ask him?, they already have Jordan to play KMs parts...

so No...

Tin

[Plasmastrike]

Why would they even ask him?, they already have Jordan to play KMs parts...

so No...

Tin

The point of a guest appearance isn't to fill a keyboard vacancy.

[wolfking]

That JP pic is epic!!

[El JoNNo]

I have only heard a few post DT KM material and I thought it was shit; the SDV sequel was just wrong. Given the type of music he plays now, he may not have the chops anymore. I could be wrong though.

[Adami]

I have only heard a few post DT KM material and I thought it was shit; the SDV sequel was just wrong. Given the type of music he plays now, he may not have the chops anymore. I could be wrong though.

SDV sequel?

[El JoNNo]

I have only heard a few post DT KM material and I thought it was shit; the SDV sequel was just wrong. Given the type of music he plays now, he may not have the chops anymore. I could be wrong though.

SDV sequel?

Yeah I can't remember the name but it is supposed to be SDV part two, it's all piano as well. I listened to it because I like SDV, I do not like part 2. I'll see if I can remember the name..

[Adami]

Yea, I'd love to hear it.

[El JoNNo]

I looked at Kevin's song listing for his first Chroma Key album. I think the song is "On the Page".

[Adami]

I looked at Kevin's song listing for his first Chroma Key album. I think the song is "On the Page".

Just listened to it. Not bad actually, not as beautiful or anything as SDV, but not bad minus so terrible lyrics.

[El JoNNo]

I looked at Kevin's song listing for his first Chroma Key album. I think the song is "On the Page".

Just listened to it. Not bad actually, not as beautiful or anything as SDV, but not bad minus so terrible lyrics.

i just listen to it again; for the first time in like 10 years lol. The music is great, it's the singing that brings it so far down. That bridge between chest and falsetto is just rough, make me cringe.