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[gzarruk]

There are some youtube clips from his short tour in Europe and they are equally killer to the bootleg I have.  They played almost every song off of Elements and a few from the first two.  It is almost obscene how good everyone sounded and the bootleg I have wasn't even very good quality. 

I know Sfogli and Guillory were there, but do you know who were the other players?

[MirrorMask]

I believe on the drums there was none other than Mike Mangini himself. EDIT SEE BELOW: I was wrong 

The european concerts were more well attended anyway. Mine was attended just as any minor/medium act, the (small) place was almost full.

I can only agree that James was impressive on all the setlist, and that he probably sounded better at his own shows than many other DT shows, even though 2005-6 was really his resurgence in terms of performances. I am very happy to have seen that show, and it was also the only occasion I had to meet any DT member - James was beyond gracious and kind to me and as well to anyone else  who approached him!

[goo-goo]

Lineup for the short JLB tour was:

-John Macaluso on Drums
-Marco Sfogli on guitars
-Matt Guillory on Keyboards
-Andy DeLuca on bass

[PetFish]

There are some youtube clips from his short tour in Europe and they are equally killer to the bootleg I have.  They played almost every song off of Elements and a few from the first two.  It is almost obscene how good everyone sounded and the bootleg I have wasn't even very good quality.

I just remembered I have a bootleg from that tour called "Persuasively Unmuzzled" that I did the cover artwork for.  Doh.

       

[goo-goo]

There are some youtube clips from his short tour in Europe and they are equally killer to the bootleg I have.  They played almost every song off of Elements and a few from the first two.  It is almost obscene how good everyone sounded and the bootleg I have wasn't even very good quality.

I just remembered I have a bootleg from that tour called "Persuasively Unmuzzled" that I did the cover artwork for.  Doh.

       

LOL

I have that one. Didn't know you did the artwork. It's one of my favorite bootlegs.

[devieira73]

Edited. I posted just the quote.

[Madman Shepherd]

There are some youtube clips from his short tour in Europe and they are equally killer to the bootleg I have.  They played almost every song off of Elements and a few from the first two.  It is almost obscene how good everyone sounded and the bootleg I have wasn't even very good quality.

I just remembered I have a bootleg from that tour called "Persuasively Unmuzzled" that I did the cover artwork for.  Doh.

       

LOL

I have that one. Didn't know you did the artwork. It's one of my favorite bootlegs.

I think that's the One! I have a burnt copy though so I never saw the artwork. I think someone on the Mike Portnoy forum traded that for a full copy in full quality of elements of persuasion. They already had an original copy but not the bonus track which I think is called Understand.

[devieira73]

Did you know if this bootleg is avaible anywhere to download? Thanks!

[PetFish]

If anyone wants the artwork PM me and I'll send it to you.  It's not my best work but it does the job.

[Rushspirit2112]

Has anyone heard about the live DVD or stream from last night? I can't find anything on it no pictures no anything.

[dtrocker25]

Wow wow Japan webpage had it listed as 9 up until this morning and now I can't find anything on it..hopefully it will pop up somewhere somehow

[noxon]

It's already been established in this thread that it did air a few months back, and have been available as a bootleg from certain asian sources...





But as we're now in a situation where the band hasn't decided whether to release it officially, it's off limits for sharing.

[SystematicThought]

Just those GIFs look better than any live DVD they've released in the Mangini era

[PetFish]

Just those GIFs look better than any live DVD they've released in the Mangini era

But what song are the playing in each one?  Who can figure it out based on the images-without-words/sounds masterful fingering?

[the keyboard wizard]

But what song are the playing in each one?  Who can figure it out based on the images-without-words/sounds masterful fingering?

It's easy: Wait for Sleep !!!

[Rushspirit2112]

maybe dark eternal night?

[DarkLord_Lalinc]

Just those GIFs look better than any live DVD they've released in the Mangini era

The image quality for BTFW is incredible, so I don't know where that comment is coming from lol.

[mikeyd23]

Just those GIFs look better than any live DVD they've released in the Mangini era

The image quality for BTFW is incredible, so I don't know where that comment is coming from lol.

True, but the video quality of this looks pretty great as well.

[Chino]

Just those GIFs look better than any live DVD they've released in the Mangini era

But what song are the playing in each one?  Who can figure it out based on the images-without-words/sounds masterful fingering?

Top one is Metropolis.

[DarkLord_Lalinc]

Just those GIFs look better than any live DVD they've released in the Mangini era

The image quality for BTFW is incredible, so I don't know where that comment is coming from lol.

True, but the video quality of this looks pretty great as well.

Yeah, and I know this probably looks gorgeous but there's no solid way to know how it compares to BTFW, which was great in its own right (given this was specifically recorded for TV broadcast). No ill will here, I definitely hope we get to see this sometime soon in any form possible.

[cramx3]

Just those GIFs look better than any live DVD they've released in the Mangini era

The image quality for BTFW is incredible, so I don't know where that comment is coming from lol.

True, but the video quality of this looks pretty great as well.

Yeah, and I know this probably looks gorgeous but there's no solid way to know how it compares to BTFW, which was great in its own right (given this was specifically recorded for TV broadcast). No ill will here, I definitely hope we get to see this sometime soon in any form possible.

Yea, BTFW is fantastic in terms of video quality.  You can't tell anything about those gifs that would make me think it's better from that alone.  It's totally possible, but I wouldn't make that call without seeing the video.

[gzarruk]

Just those GIFs look better than any live DVD they've released in the Mangini era

The image quality for BTFW is incredible, so I don't know where that comment is coming from lol.

True, but the video quality of this looks pretty great as well.

Yeah, and I know this probably looks gorgeous but there's no solid way to know how it compares to BTFW, which was great in its own right (given this was specifically recorded for TV broadcast). No ill will here, I definitely hope we get to see this sometime soon in any form possible.

Yea, BTFW is fantastic in terms of video quality.  You can't tell anything about those gifs that would make me think it's better from that alone.  It's totally possible, but I wouldn't make that call without seeing the video.

Couldn't agree more. BTFW has fantastic quality, far better than LALP.

[Evai]

Chaos in Motion was the only time I've had a problem with their image quality. (And Breaking The Fourth Wall was the only time I had a problem with their audio quality)

[dtrocker25]

I just want it released ASAP

[|KirK|]

I just want it released ASAP

I still hope it'll be officially released, even if JLB was not at his top that night...

[Peter Mc]

Chaos in Motion was the only time I've had a problem with their image quality. (And Breaking The Fourth Wall was the only time I had a problem with their audio quality)

Surprised at that as I think Chaos In Motion is pretty bad visually and awful sounding.  BTFW to me sounds superb, just like the gig I went to.  The early songs sound a little muddy but they did in person as well.  Once you get past that though, the rest of the concert sounds amazing to me.

I hope they release this new show but not if JLB sounds bad.  I never listen or watch the OIALT or CIM stuff purely for that reason as JLB is unlistenable.  This is coming from a fan of JLB by the way.

[Evai]

I suppose I did judge BTFW based on the early songs. I remember stopping the DVD, spending some time trying to figure out what was wrong with my setup, trying my headphones vs my monitors, seeing if the surround sound mix improved anything.

[TH1RT3EN]

Chaos in Motion was the only time I've had a problem with their image quality. (And Breaking The Fourth Wall was the only time I had a problem with their audio quality)

Surprised at that as I think Chaos In Motion is pretty bad visually and awful sounding.  BTFW to me sounds superb, just like the gig I went to.  The early songs sound a little muddy but they did in person as well.  Once you get past that though, the rest of the concert sounds amazing to me.

I hope they release this new show but not if JLB sounds bad.  I never listen or watch the OIALT or CIM stuff purely for that reason as JLB is unlistenable.  This is coming from a fan of JLB by the way.

Agreed. What bothers me the most in the last couple of live albums though is the audio database crowd. Bt4W has a recurring female laugh on the left speaker that causes me to give up listening to the album whenever I attempt to give it another chance. Score still remains as my favorite soundwise.

[Cyclopssss]

^^ THIS. Bad. Once you hear it, you can never fully enjoy the recordings again.

[Setlist Scotty]

What bothers me the most in the last couple of live albums though is the audio database crowd. Bt4W has a recurring female laugh on the left speaker that causes me to give up listening to the album whenever I attempt to give it another chance.

I hear ya - I feel the same way about L@LP. That incessant whistling every 10 seconds irritates me to no end.

[Mark Levinson Jr.]

What bothers me the most in the last couple of live albums though is the audio database crowd. Bt4W has a recurring female laugh on the left speaker that causes me to give up listening to the album whenever I attempt to give it another chance.

I hear ya - I feel the same way about L@LP. That incessant whistling every 10 seconds irritates me to no end.

It can't be as bad as my all time worst crowd noise thing ever: All those people whistling during 2112:Overture on All The World's A Stage.

[Setlist Scotty]

What bothers me the most in the last couple of live albums though is the audio database crowd. Bt4W has a recurring female laugh on the left speaker that causes me to give up listening to the album whenever I attempt to give it another chance.

I hear ya - I feel the same way about L@LP. That incessant whistling every 10 seconds irritates me to no end.

It can't be as bad as my all time worst crowd noise thing ever: All those people whistling during 2112:Overture on All The World's A Stage.

Nah - at least what you heard on AtWaS is really what happened - unlike what I'm talking about, where DT took the crowd noise, created a 10 second loop, and repeated throughout the whole live recording. Awful and really poor.

And for the record, I don't have a problem with crowd noise - even on AtWaS, GUPTour and Rush in Rio, IMO the audience adds to the vibe of the show/recording. What we're talking about does just the opposite.

[PetFish]

I'll take canned crowd noise any day over the crowds that sing/chant the INSTRUMENTAL parts for the entire concert.  Looking at anything in South America and most of Europe.

If people want to sing along with lyrics, great, but going "wooooWHOOOOOOOOwaaaaaaaaaWOOOOOOOwoooooooo" during a bass line or drum fill is just awful.

[cramx3]

I love crowd participation and it's part of why I love albums like Rock in Rio.  The crowd becomes part of the music, makes it unique and adds a more live feel to it.   I do not like fake crowd noises added though.

[TAC]

What bothers me the most in the last couple of live albums though is the audio database crowd. Bt4W has a recurring female laugh on the left speaker that causes me to give up listening to the album whenever I attempt to give it another chance.

I hear ya - I feel the same way about L@LP. That incessant whistling every 10 seconds irritates me to no end.

Oh I hate the way the crowd noise is mixed in on BTFW. It's hard to listen to. I'd much rather just listen to the boot, especially where James forgets Erin's name, and thanks the wrong college.