DT Discusses Luna Park in Google+ Hangout

[bosk1]

Bosk is the only person that asked a question, apparently.

Funny story about that, actually.  When John said, "Oh, hey Jerry!" I momentarily forgot that I wasn't on the chat, and I said "Hi" back and waved at my screen.    

[Shadow2222]

Was their any news as to when North American dates might be announced?

Nope, but I have a feeling it'll be soon...

I sure hope so! I have backstage passes (from Jordan's Pledgemusic campaign) for this tour, so I want to buy my tickets ASAP.

[Weymolith]

Overall, Wey seemed a bit nervous about pressing the band on anything. I had to raise my eyebrows at the initial response to the 360 cam thing, where to me it felt like [sic] "Ah... (it's not on the DVD? we all thought it was on the DVD! So when's it coming out?) well that'll be great for fans to look forward to after this!" That was good of JP to step in and clarify.

Quite the contrary, I've worked for these guys for 6 years and have known them all for going on 14 (thanks to working for MP for so long,) I'm not nervous about asking them anything, we're old friends at this point.... but going into a live interview that is broadcasting worldwide over the internet, I'm not going to put them on the spot too often with anything that might make them uncomfortable or I know that they aren't going to want to answer. I did that once during the DT12 release interview, and once on this one.

I always try to slip something a little extra in for the fans, be it something like a question they may not feel comfortable answering, a question I know the answer to already that isn't public knowledge yet, or a question specifically geared to get JM talking. 

[Ravenfoul]

I would've asked a question, but I honestly figured that you guys were all going to jump on in and ask some questions like before haha.
Edit: thanks for doing the interview Weymolith. Also surprised we got to see them on google hangout again so soon, it was really cool to enjoy the DT humor.

[cramx3]

I wish this was at like 5PM so I could have been on this live.  Im watching it now and JLB is a funny guy.  Seems like hed be a great guy to hang with.

[bosk1]

Here's the link for anyone wanted to rewatch:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNrsD2JF6Q8&feature=youtu.be

[Podaar]

I've got to give a shout out to Wey for this little gem, "And there's the real reason for the November release...John's home stereo settings!" 

[MoraWintersoul]

I wasn't on and have no time to watch now, so what did I miss?

[425]

You missed James sitting in front of the mirror from the Awake artwork. You missed them saying basically that they would be interested in doing an Official Bootleg from the summer tour or ADTOE tour but that they had not done one just yet because it would overlap with LALP. You missed more discussion about John's chickens.


There was more stuff, a lot of discussion of the Luna Park experience, a little teasing for the upcoming tour, but those were the funny/important things that stood out. Most importantly, they seemed genuinely excited to talk to the fans again. I think this proves that even post-MP, this band is the best band in the world for how they treat their fans.

[cramx3]

James and his mirror was great 

[bosk1]

Most importantly, they seemed genuinely excited to talk to the fans again. I think this proves that even post-MP, this band is the best band in the world for how they treat their fans.

This.

[Onno]

That was another really cool chat. Thanks to everyone who was involved!

[GasparXR]

The most important information we learned today is that John wasn't just pulling or rubbing his chicken, he was smoking it.

[wasteland]

I think I'm going to watch the video before sleep. How long is it?

[bosk1]

About 40 min.

*Disclaimer:  No chickens were actually smoked during the making of this video.

[wasteland]

Rai, I gotta say your boss cat stole the scene completely 

[Prog Snob]

Rai, I gotta say your boss cat stole the scene completely 

[Another_Won]

Another great event!  Thanks to everyone who was involved.

[XB0BX]

Another great event!  Thanks to everyone who was involved.

[Kotowboy]

Dream theater on the moon - Live at Lunar Park.

[Ravenfoul]

Dream theater on the moon - Live at Lunar Park.

Guess Kevin Moore was playing the long game!

[BlobVanDam]

Didn't realize this was happening already! I'll check out the video later. The last one was a great watch.

[Shadow2222]

*snip*

You aren't, you know, insinuating that you are trying to illegally download LALP from an obviously fake file, right, since that would be against the rules...

[Bolsters]

*snip*

You aren't, you know, insinuating that you are trying to illegally download LALP from an obviously fake file, right, since that would be against the rules...

That is exactly what is going on.

[Madman Shepherd]

Man, if they HAD filmed it in Montreal I would have sooooo been there.  Montreal is one of my favorite towns.  I would have driven the 21 hours to be there. 

[MoraWintersoul]

Dream theater on the moon - Live at Lunar Park.

Guess Kevin Moore was playing the long game!

Giggidy diddly doo Chroma Key references

[?]

You missed James sitting in front of the mirror from the Awake artwork. You missed them saying basically that they would be interested in doing an Official Bootleg from the summer tour or ADTOE tour but that they had not done one just yet because it would overlap with LALP. You missed more discussion about John's chickens.


There was more stuff, a lot of discussion of the Luna Park experience, a little teasing for the upcoming tour, but those were the funny/important things that stood out. Most importantly, they seemed genuinely excited to talk to the fans again. I think this proves that even post-MP, this band is the best band in the world for how they treat their fans.

Thanks for the summary! Also,

Dream theater on the moon - Live at Lunar Park.

Guess Kevin Moore was playing the long game!

Giggidy diddly doo Chroma Key references

[wasteland]

Also, JM was quite outspoken about his health condition in the days leading up to the show. I feel bad for him.

[Kotowboy]

As anyone who's been in a band knows - if you feel rough as fuck the day of a gig - the moment you get on stage and start playing - you feel fine and afterwards too.

Adrenaline really works wonders.

[Mladen]

I had no idea this was happening, I'm just watching it, really cool stuff. Thank you so much, Ray and everybody. 

[ytserush]

Watching now. Thanks!