2016-02-18 & 19 - Palladium, London UK

[Podaar]

I'm guessing they're screens. Which is pretty bitchin' if you think about it.

[alirocker08]

Those map fragments in the background...are those screens?

They're animated screens that keep highlighting various locations.

[chrisgazpacho]

Those map fragments in the background...are those screens?

Those are screens.  They've said in new interviews that they are doing video mapping.  Also looks like there are panels in the very front on each side that don't have anything assigned to them right now.

[dreamtheater360]

Interesting that JP's and JM's rigs are so far back from the front of the stage.  Not sure whether to make anything of it, but it is not typical of their setup, and may imply that there will be action taking place near the front of the stage in front of them?

That was my thought too. Looking at the picture that was taken from the balcony really shows how much stage is left in from of them. Also surprised as to how empty the stage it too. Now I'm really interested. Maybe they want the main focal point to be on the video screens instead of them.

[ariich]

Someone please find us in the pub we want to meet people ((((

Then you two should have come tomorrow when all the cool kids are going!

Seriously though, would have been great to see you again. Have an amazing night tonight though!

[genome]

Yes they are

[Chino]

Looks like there is space up front for acting and no keytar in Jordan's space. Is it possible DT hired a bunch of actors to play out scenes from the story?

[DarkLord_Lalinc]

Is this real?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WEKhJ7f8MU&sns=fb

If it is, damn yeah.

EDIT: Hmm...just saw the other thread. It would be really nice, tho.

[genome]

No word of a lie someone near me has come dressed up as Faythe!

[mikeyd23]

Stage looks awesome in those pics guys, thanks for posting! I'll be curious to hear how in-depth they go with the screens.

[ariich]

No word of a lie someone near me has come dressed up as Faythe!

Good lord. Please tell me it's a guy.

[bosk1]

No word of a lie someone near me has come dressed up as Faythe!

This makes me happy.

[hefdaddy42]

No word of a lie someone near me has come dressed up as Faythe!

Good lord. Please tell me it's a guy.

[Thematt202]

It's gone quiet, I guess it's started.... 

[Chino]

People on Facebook are saying 'no photos or video' is being strictly enforced. Keep checking Instagram for #DreamTheater. I'm sure stuff is going to surface.

[dreamtheater360]

I'm fine with no photos or video, but we'd better get some reports during intermission. 

[keys76]

https://twitter.com/666amit/status/700412160397156352 first live pics 

[mikeyd23]

https://twitter.com/666amit/status/700412160397156352 first live pics 

Those video screens look cool and it looks like the front of the drum riser is a screen as well. Pretty sweet!

[hefdaddy42]

 

[CharlesPL]

https://www.instagram.com/takatomo_/

[DarkLord_Lalinc]

The stage looks really nice indeed. I like the vertical screens a lot!

[CharlesPL]

https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/t51.2885-15/sh0.08/e35/p640x640/10401628_947133615335120_707060289_n.jpg?ig_cache_key=MTE4Nzg1MjQwMzcwMjA0OTM3NA%3D%3D.2

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CbhjKzKW4AAU69l.jpg

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CbhjKyvWEAUqxCF.jpg

[Milzinga]

Is this real?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WEKhJ7f8MU&sns=fb

If it is, damn yeah.

EDIT: Hmm...just saw the other thread. It would be really nice, tho.

It's gone now.

[CrimsonSunrise]

Love the banners hanging down with the majesty logo's!  And JR's half NOMAC stand 

[bosk1]

...JR's half NOMAC stand 

Oh, wow.  I hadn't noticed that.  Cool.

[genome]

At the interval.

I'm already speechless

[Jinx]

Intermission.

Show has been awesome so far.
James is a little rusty, give it a few shows and he will be on top form. The other guys are tight. Especially Mangini.
The video screens are amazing. Keep getting motionsickness on some of them haha.
The end of A New Beginning was a slightly extended solo with Mangini doing his cross arms stuff.
The NOMAC tracks are extended and actually work really well!!


Edit: Also the audience has stayed all seated. Oh and security are hot on the no photos or videos.

Oh one more thing my seat directly in front of Richard and Raymond from Haken

[CrimsonSunrise]

At the interval.

I'm already speechless

But...are you...







Astonished??? 

[SwedishGoose]

Soo jealous of you in London now....

11 days and it's Swedens turn.

I'm curious about the merch they have... can you tell us something

Guess a tourbook will be a must for this tour.. but how about hoodies, shirts t-shirts...

[phospheneSOI]

from a few different people on the Voices UK (ex fanclub) group on Facebook:

Video presentation is good, but missed opportunity in conveying the story. If you don't know what it's about going in, you won't coming out.

Some of what is on the screens is pretty cringeworthy. I was expecting a lot more to be honest.

Well... Fire the fucking sound guy. Can't hear the vocals or lead guitar at all. No problem hearing all the backing tapes though

Lead guitar is sucking hard in royal circle.

Funnily enough I just passed him in the gents, it's the same guy who's been doing it for years. Reckon it's more the venue being difficult to mix to, like the Albert Hall. It's designed for orchestras, not rock bands!

Also, why are they so far back? It's not a festival! (unless for sight lines at back...)

[MirrorMask]

So what was all that "Dress rehearsal" thing about? and James posting on FB that he couldn't wait to bring the wardrobe he received on stage... they all look in normal "DT stage clothes" as always.

[ariich]

Oh one more thing my seat directly in front of Richard and Raymond from Haken

Say hi from me, Rich Jones!

[dodido253]

Edit: Also the audience has stayed all seated. Oh and security are hot on the no photos or videos.

How can the crowd seat for the whole thing? Its a live show you have to stand and 

[metrojam]

from a few different people on the Voices UK (ex fanclub) group on Facebook:

Video presentation is good, but missed opportunity in conveying the story. If you don't know what it's about going in, you won't coming out.

Some of what is on the screens is pretty cringeworthy. I was expecting a lot more to be honest.

Well... Fire the fucking sound guy. Can't hear the vocals or lead guitar at all. No problem hearing all the backing tapes though

Lead guitar is sucking hard in royal circle.

Funnily enough I just passed him in the gents, it's the same guy who's been doing it for years. Reckon it's more the venue being difficult to mix to, like the Albert Hall. It's designed for orchestras, not rock bands!

Also, why are they so far back? It's not a festival! (unless for sight lines at back...)

Do you have a link to that Facebook group please? I am a member of the Voices UK Fan Club but nothing is hardly ever posted on their website these days. I never even knew there was a Voices UK Facebook page!!

[Tick]

I don't know what route they could go to make you fully understand the story unless they had a CG acted video playing on screens and that could be a bit uncomfortable to watch.