DT15: A View From The Top Of The World (Timeline for DT15)

[nikatapi]

Ok having had the time to digest the new single, i'm still very much hyped for the album, mostly because i was hoping that MM would be going nuts on this and based on what i heard on The Alien, it's going to be what i asked for.

I wonder if Noxon would give us any more details about the songs now the single is out and we got the first taste. In terms of musical direction of the rest of the album and so on.

[dream75]

I wonder if Noxon would give us any more details about the songs now the single is out and we got the first taste. In terms of musical direction of the rest of the album and so on.

Noxon hasn't commented here for a week ...

[Architeuthis]

I wonder if Noxon would give us any more details about the songs now the single is out and we got the first taste. In terms of musical direction of the rest of the album and so on.

Noxon hasn't commented here for a week ...

Perhaps after listening to the whole album it ended up being too much of an overload of information. Now he is recovering from a nervous breakdown?  🤪

[pg1067]

It's included in the Artbook version as well not just the deluxe boxset.

What does "the Artbook version" mean?

All I'm interested in is the album (on a CD) and the documentary.

[ZirconBlue]

It's included in the Artbook version as well not just the deluxe boxset.

What does "the Artbook version" mean?

All I'm interested in is the album (on a CD) and the documentary.

2CD + Blu-ray in an album-sized book for about $50.

[pg1067]

It's included in the Artbook version as well not just the deluxe boxset.

What does "the Artbook version" mean?

All I'm interested in is the album (on a CD) and the documentary.

2CD + Blu-ray in an album-sized book for about $50.

What's the second CD?

[Ben_Jamin]

It's included in the Artbook version as well not just the deluxe boxset.

What does "the Artbook version" mean?

All I'm interested in is the album (on a CD) and the documentary.

Artbook means where you get the album art in a vinyl size package without having to buy the vinyl. Plus, it comes with more artwork. If you are a fan of album art, then getting the Artbook is a good deal.

[dream75]

I wonder if Noxon would give us any more details about the songs now the single is out and we got the first taste. In terms of musical direction of the rest of the album and so on.

Noxon hasn't commented here for a week ...

Perhaps after listening to the whole album it ended up being too much of an overload of information. Now he is recovering from a nervous breakdown?  🤪

Already a long time ago he listened to the album... Anyway until Friday he was fine

[gzarruk]

It's included in the Artbook version as well not just the deluxe boxset.

What does "the Artbook version" mean?

All I'm interested in is the album (on a CD) and the documentary.

2CD + Blu-ray in an album-sized book for about $50.

What's the second CD?

Instrumental versions, I think.

[Architeuthis]

I hope the bluray has graphics to all the songs like the single. 

[dparrott]

I wonder if Noxon would give us any more details about the songs now the single is out and we got the first taste. In terms of musical direction of the rest of the album and so on.

Noxon hasn't commented here for a week ...

Perhaps after listening to the whole album it ended up being too much of an overload of information. Now he is recovering from a nervous breakdown?  🤪

Or it's so good he's speechless! 

[dream75]

Some more info probably within a few days 

[the_silent_man]

To confirm, is there no standard "cd size" version with the documentary?
Shame if that is the case, not interested in something as bulky as the artbook.

[Kotowboy]

Same. I'll have to get the doc by...*other* means...

[ZirconBlue]

It's included in the Artbook version as well not just the deluxe boxset.

What does "the Artbook version" mean?

All I'm interested in is the album (on a CD) and the documentary.

2CD + Blu-ray in an album-sized book for about $50.

What's the second CD?

Instrumental versions, I think.

Correct.

[Ben_Jamin]

I just placed my pre-order for the artbook.

I am glad that Century Media included a digital download of the album along with the physical. I am guessing as a means if there arrives shipping delays, at least those of us whom ordered can still be able to listen to the album.

[evilasiojr]

I hope the bluray has graphics to all the songs like the single.

I can't remember which, but in the description of the Blu-ray in one of the sites it said there were visuals!

[sfam2112]

I hope the bluray has graphics to all the songs like the single.

I know this is a nitpick but this is what actually bugged me (well...disappointed me) about the LTE3 bluray. The promo videos they released featured visuals along with footage of the guys playing throughout most or all of the 3 singles' videos. I get the bluray and none of those videos are included. With the exception of the two duets, it's mostly visuals with an occasional shot of a band member here and there. I think the only shot of JP in the bluray version of "Beating The Odds" is the intro riff and then strictly visuals for the rest of the song. 

[jayvee3]

I'm in Australia and preordered from JB hi fi. Seems to be 4 different versions with solid descriptions. I'm sure it's all the same but certainly made my life easy to order and the descriptions seemed pretty clear what was included in each if there was any previous confusion...

https://www.jbhifi.com.au/collections/dream-theater-a-view-from-the-top-of-the-world

[wolfking]

I'm in Australia and preordered from JB hi fi. Seems to be 4 different versions with solid descriptions. I'm sure it's all the same but certainly made my life easy to order and the descriptions seemed pretty clear what was included in each if there was any previous confusion...

https://www.jbhifi.com.au/collections/dream-theater-a-view-from-the-top-of-the-world

Good old reliable JB.

[jayvee3]

I'm in Australia and preordered from JB hi fi. Seems to be 4 different versions with solid descriptions. I'm sure it's all the same but certainly made my life easy to order and the descriptions seemed pretty clear what was included in each if there was any previous confusion...

https://www.jbhifi.com.au/collections/dream-theater-a-view-from-the-top-of-the-world

Good old reliable JB.

Like the Bunnings of all Aussie Hi Fi needs 

[jayvee3]

Could be absolutely nothing or my phone just playing silly buggers, but noticed today when I went into Apple Music, that when clicking on the new album, "The Alien" and "Answering the call" both had the little download icon to the right of them (no other tracks did). You obviously can't download Answering the Call and its title isn't highlighted like the Alien, but it could potentially point to Answering the Call being the next single. Take that with a grain of salt though, as it may also just point to my phone needing an update...

[nikatapi]

Yes the rest of the songs were not listed before on the album, only The Alien. Maybe it was a bug.

[gzarruk]

Could be absolutely nothing or my phone just playing silly buggers, but noticed today when I went into Apple Music, that when clicking on the new album, "The Alien" and "Answering the call" both had the little download icon to the right of them (no other tracks did). You obviously can't download Answering the Call and its title isn't highlighted like the Alien, but it could potentially point to Answering the Call being the next single. Take that with a grain of salt though, as it may also just point to my phone needing an update...

I think it was just a bug, mine only lists The Alien as available.

BUT... I think they're going to pull a Distance Over Time and release the first 3 tracks as singles again.

[Another_Won]

I hope the bluray has graphics to all the songs like the single.

I know this is a nitpick but this is what actually bugged me (well...disappointed me) about the LTE3 bluray. The promo videos they released featured visuals along with footage of the guys playing throughout most or all of the 3 singles' videos. I get the bluray and none of those videos are included. With the exception of the two duets, it's mostly visuals with an occasional shot of a band member here and there. I think the only shot of JP in the bluray version of "Beating The Odds" is the intro riff and then strictly visuals for the rest of the song. 

I believe there is a hidden track on the bluray that is just them playing "Ya Mon" like in studio.

[sfam2112]

I believe there is a hidden track on the bluray that is just them playing "Ya Mon" like in studio.

Thank you for bringing that to my attention. Seems obvious now but I didn't catch it before.
Yeah. I would've liked more of that in-studio footage with the main songs. But, I digest.

[RaiseTheKnife]

If the box sets included the individual instrumental stems, I would have bought every box set for the last several album cycles.  But DT dispatched with that feature, except for the occasional lone track.  I'm going with the artbook, but also remember that the artbook tends to have publishing delays.  I may just have to be patient again. 

EDIT:  The artbook comes with the digital download (which I don't recall that being the case with Distance Over Time, but maybe I'm wrong about that).  Anyway - including the digital download is good!

[gzarruk]

I'll only order the deluxe box set if it includes footage of them terraforming other planets.

[Revenge319]

I'll only order the deluxe box set if it includes footage of them terraforming other planets.

What if Dream Theater reveals that the deluxe box set includes footage of them terraforming only one planet? 

[The Letter M]

I'll only order the deluxe box set if it includes footage of them terraforming other planets.

What if Dream Theater reveals that the deluxe box set includes footage of them terraforming only one planet? 

And what if they're only terraforming Uranus? 

-Marc.

[Stadler]

I hope the bluray has graphics to all the songs like the single.

I know this is a nitpick but this is what actually bugged me (well...disappointed me) about the LTE3 bluray. The promo videos they released featured visuals along with footage of the guys playing throughout most or all of the 3 singles' videos. I get the bluray and none of those videos are included. With the exception of the two duets, it's mostly visuals with an occasional shot of a band member here and there. I think the only shot of JP in the bluray version of "Beating The Odds" is the intro riff and then strictly visuals for the rest of the song. 

I believe there is a hidden track on the bluray that is just them playing "Ya Mon" like in studio.

Yessir, and it is a treat.   LOVE watching that.

[gzarruk]

I'll only order the deluxe box set if it includes footage of them terraforming other planets.

What if Dream Theater reveals that the deluxe box set includes footage of them terraforming only one planet? 

And what if they're only terraforming Uranus? 

-Marc.

Yikes!

[sfam2112]

And what if they're only terraforming Uranus? 

-Marc.

Well, I mean, I consider myself a fairly open minded person. But I gotta draw the line somewhere. Wait, what were we talking about? 😳

[Fritzinger]

I stopped ordering the deluxe box sets from Dream Theater with The Astonishing. I really only use the vinyl and those box sets include a bunch of stuff I have no use for. A beanie? A keychain? A certificate that this box set is real?  I'll stick to one of the colored vinyl editions.

Talking of those: is it possible that the label and the band sat down together and talked about what the most boring colors for limited vinyl editions would be? Olive green, brown, grey and a washed out orange? DT is the biggest active prog band (okay, not counting Tool or Muse), why do smaller bands always manage to have better layout and design for their releases 

[MirrorMask]

A certificate that this box set is real? 

Well, that's needed because bootleggers can counterfeit an entire box set, but they will never, ever get their hand on a certificate so that's the only proof that it's real 

(Kiddin' aside, I assume that collectors like that kind of detail.....)