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Dream Theater => Concerts and Set Lists => Topic started by: PetFish on August 02, 2011, 05:56:24 PM
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Roll call for Dream Theater in Vancouver
September 28, 2011 @ Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Facebook Event Page
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=245388228817419
Who's in?
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Nobody's in? I think I have 5 Facebook people coming out. I really hope we can sell this out cuz I've been disappointed with the music scene here for years in that we just don't go out and support acts like this. Sure, a Rihanna can sell out 2 shows back-to-back here (20,000 x2) but we can't get 2,929 out for a Dream Theater?
:facepalm:
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I'm in! Meet'n'Greet this time around, Dude! Long Live DT! :hefdaddy :metal
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Thanks. I couldn't remember the capacity of the QE. A step up from the Orpheum in size though. Was pretty cool seeing them in the big venue opening for Maiden.
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I'll be there. I imagine they'll get a good-sized crowd. Think they can sell out the QE?
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Yeah they been getting a little better known. I sure hope it sells out. They deserve it. Bands like DT keep their integrity first and foremost. It's still about the fans, ya know? And let's face it, whens the last time you saw so much talent on one stage at the same time?
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I might be driving out from Saskatchewan to catch this show! Don't really want to spend that much money on gas, but if they aren't going to announce a Saskatchewan date or at the very least a Calgary or Edmonton I guess I'm in.
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Wow that's a long drive,Dude. You must be a fan ha ha. I do Van to Calgary sometimes, but I'd be leaning towards a flight there. But like they say (I don't know who says), doesn't matter how you get there... as long as you are there. Good on ya.
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If I can find a couple buddies, a road trip would be (almost) as good as the concert. :lol
How long does Vancouver to Calgary take?
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Van to Cal about 9.5 hrs.
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ouch
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Driving 9 hours from Prince George BC too see them, first road trip with just me and a buddy, thank god I have my driving license now :)
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Didn't see this thread! I will for sure be there!!! Row 9, Myung Side!!!!!!
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I have yet to see any advertising around here for this show. :tdwn
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I have yet to see any advertising around here for this show. :tdwn
In my experience in Saskatchewan, there is literally no publicity for bands like this. Maybe a radio announcement every once in awhile but nobody listens to local radio these days.
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Still no advertising anywhere for the show but The Province actually had a review:
Despite the departure of drummer and co-founder Mike Portnoy, the progressive-metal virtuosos' 11th studio album finds them sounding more disciplined than they have been in a long time. The 12-minute "Breaking All Illusions" shows how Dream Theater can weigh emotional resonance against algebraic time signatures. "Far from Heaven" and "Beneath the Surface" are among the simplest and most poignant ballads in the band's catalogue. B+
Not much but at least it's something and favourable.
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Still no advertising anywhere for the show but The Province actually had a review:
Despite the departure of drummer and co-founder Mike Portnoy, the progressive-metal virtuosos' 11th studio album finds them sounding more disciplined than they have been in a long time. The 12-minute "Breaking All Illusions" shows how Dream Theater can weigh emotional resonance against algebraic time signatures. "Far from Heaven" and "Beneath the Surface" are among the simplest and most poignant ballads in the band's catalogue. B+
Not much but at least it's something and favourable.
I know Long and McQuade Music stores all over van are having a contest for tickets to the show, My aunt and uncle manage the Poco store there and they asked me if I already had tickets and I replied yeah i got awesome ones :P But anyway, I think in the music community around Vancouver the concert is being advertised!
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I finally saw an add in the Georgia Straight, 4x5", so a decent size. And also a phone interview with MM.
What worries me is that when I go to Tickemaster and enter 2 tickets in every price range, to see how good the seats that are still left are, there are still a lot of great seats. I get the feeling that the venue will struggle to get to even 50% capacity (2,000) and that would just suck and they'll never come back. In Seattle they had to move to a bigger venue, in Vancouver it feels like it's too big and not even worth their time cuz it won't fill.
I really hope I'm wrong and can sell it out but "I have a bad feeling about this."
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If you go to the venue's website, you can see it's mostly full.
Also I saw some ads on Commercial Drive the other day.
Can't wait!!
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If you go to the venue's website, you can see it's mostly full.
Could you please share a link? I wasn't able to find it. Thanks!
Looking forward to see everybody there :)
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I was going to suggest posting photos of ourselves here so we can try and meet up at the show but I figured it would be better to just post in this thread when you're here and say where you are (ie. I'm near the big stairs by the merch booth wearing a pink hat) and then maybe we can meet people that way.
Anyway, that's what I'll do when I get there.
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I am with friends at row 3, JP side and will be wearing all black (oh yeah, VERY recognisable)
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https://theatrer.org/ResultsTicket.aspx?evtid=1699839&event=Dream+Theater&ppcsrc=7379850191&nid=1
only 3 sections with tickets available. Looking like only 14 tickets available.
I'm in row 9, Myung side. I'm incredibly handsome...no...
I have no idea what I'll be wearing.
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im row 3 too. i'll be wearing a DTOE tour shirt. you cant miss me.
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im row 3 too. i'll be wearing a DTOE tour shirt. you cant miss me.
JP side?
Thanks for the link. I checked TM yesterday and there were sigle tickets on row 6... I don't know how is that possible with what seems to be closed to sold out show.
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Well, in the business, 90% is considered "sold out." But 'sold out' doesn't necessarily mean no tickets left. Either way, it's looking like it's going to be a full house, and I cannot wait! :tup
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So I'm flying out from Saskatchewan, spur of the moment I bought tickets today. Anybody know if I can bring a backpack in, as I will only have some clothes and traveling stuff, no cameras or whatever?
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I don't see why not. As long as you get it checked and it has nothing that they wont allow in the venue I'm sure you'd be fine. See ya there man
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Thanks alot, can't wait!
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im row 3 too. i'll be wearing a DTOE tour shirt. you cant miss me.
JP side?
Thanks for the link. I checked TM yesterday and there were sigle tickets on row 6... I don't know how is that possible with what seems to be closed to sold out show.
Left side I think, which I guess is Myung's side unfortunately.
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Making the trip with some friends today! I'm 17 and this is my first road trip with out any adults involved, This trip will be awesome! :metal
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Double post
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Making the trip with some friends today! I'm 17 and this is my first road trip with out any adults involved, This trip will be awesome! :metal
Make sure you have a large ziplock bag filled with southern comfort in your gonch to drink during the show like we used to back in the day. Nothing can possibly go wrong. Trust me.
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Looks like set B for Vancouver. Bring on BAI!!!!!
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Looks like set B for Vancouver. Bring on BAI!!!!!
YEAH!!! A bit sad for missing Beneath the surface though, but Far from heaven is beautiful as well!
See you all tonight!! And what a sunshine we have today, huh, perfect day
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Going to be an awesome show as always. Hard to believe this only their 3rd time here. Can't wait. Anybody meeting before the show? Think I'll go downtown early, park, check out record shops, get a bite or something.
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Going to be an awesome show as always. Hard to believe this only their 3rd time here. Can't wait. Anybody meeting before the show? Think I'll go downtown early, park, check out record shops, get a bite or something.
Are you including opening for IM as one of the 3?
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Opening for another band counts as "being here" since they did actually play here. So, yes, this is only their 3rd time being here. I just hope we, as fans, can show up and bring it.
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I'm at The Lennox pub right now. Second level by the TV if anyone is around.
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Have a rockin show Vancouver!!!!....eh..... ;D
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I'm sitting on the stairs by the coffee bar that isn't open. I'll sit here for ten minutes if anyone gets this. My name is Erik and I have short hair and a black shirt on. Come find me!
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I'm a little late or I would have dropped by. LETS ROCK!
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Is anyone going to update us on the set list? Would be good to see if the A/B rotation continues.
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I'll let u know
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I'm sitting on the stairs by the coffee bar that isn't open. I'll sit here for ten minutes if anyone gets this. My name is Erik and I have short hair and a black shirt on. Come find me!
U around? I'm in the lobby drinking. Short hair. New cartoon DT shirt on. Your age.
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Trivium just ended. I'm row 7 centre. 6'4". Black shirt. Seat 46.
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Trivium just ended. I'm row 7 centre. 6'4". Black shirt. Seat 46.
The updates are very much appreciated. Keep them coming!
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Erik!!!
I hope youre having a great time man!!!! Would have loved to have seen ya in Seattle last nite.
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WFS. No surprises.
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Yup. Set B.
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Does the show had ended now?
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The show was EPIC. Everyone was just on and KILLED it. LaBrie was AMAZING!!! My ears are ringing...I'm in heaven. It seems like it was the "B" setlist. I stayed away from finding out the sets to keep it a surprise. What a great show!!
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Killer show and I can't say how awesome it is to see them having SO MUCH FUN on stage! We tried to meet with other DTFers but it just wasn't in the cards. Next time we'll have an actual plan, right?
@Spidey
I could have gone to Seattle but I've been sick lately and didn't feel I could make the drive. Next time for sure, or you could always come up here. :)
JR signed my iPhone! Here's a really lame photo:
(https://www.dt-x.com/images/jrphone.jpg)
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That is awesome Tintin :D
Seriously, signing the iphone is a cool idea. If I do manage to get this meet and greet package after all I'm going to have him sign my iPad.
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OK, PetFish, I thought we were together, well, we were :) I was the one sticking with Mike backstage and giving him a hug (couldn't help it :blush) AWESOME show! I really can't be happier that this! James was phenomenal as everybody else!
Setlist #2 for the record.
bosk, my husband did some pictures of the opening, it was a cute cartoon with them fighting some ugly powers, taking the plane from the cover and getting on the stage. Sweet begining. Awesome set and show! Can't really say more now, I am dead :)
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Blew my mind. Wish I could have been backstage. Best concert I've been to, for sure.
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Yeah, great show! In the morning it feels like I was dreaming! Awesome!
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OK, PetFish, I thought we were together, well, we were :)
So who were you? You got a picture? It would have been nice to actually meet someone, but I guess we sorta did, and it's funny that we were both there but didn't know it.
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Yeah, funny :) :)
Well, there were only 2 girls in the room, a friend of mine who knows Jordan and he was kind enough to give us all passes, so she stayed with him. And me, that was such a fangirl around Mike :blush So, I was around him most of the time, if you remember the small circle we had :) I have pictures, yes, but there are my friend in there, so I don't feel like posting them here. I'll PM you the link.
Did you manage to meet the rest when they were going out? Seems some of the people we met on the way out were patient enough to meet them, which is great!
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So funny. I should have just said out loud "anyone here on DTF"? It would have been a lot easier. Next time we'll hug it out. I didn't wait outside by the bus, it would feel weird to meet them and then meet them again, like I'm a stalker or something. But I *still* have yet to meet JM. He's elusive.
I also always make it a point to spread the wealth and take a different friend who likes DT whenever they're here (I'm buddies with JR and I get 2 guest passes to any DT show I want to attend). It's the least I can do for my good fortune. Still waiting for karma to come back to me but at least I have a clear conscience.
Here's a few more shots:
Me and my friend Andre (his first DT show):
(https://www.dt-x.com/images/dtvancouver2011/P9280005s.jpg)
I love JR's face here:
(https://www.dt-x.com/images/dtvancouver2011/P9280016s.jpg)
I really like this shot, someone should caption what they're thinking:
(https://www.dt-x.com/images/dtvancouver2011/P9280022s.jpg)
Me and JR:
(https://www.dt-x.com/images/dtvancouver2011/P9280023s.jpg)
Me and Genie (I know he's small but I didn't realize *how* small, or I'm a giant):
(https://www.dt-x.com/images/dtvancouver2011/P9280026s.jpg)
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Sweet pictures :) :) I hope you got my message, I know you will easily recognize me :)
Great that you are always bringing new friends and expose them to the band!
And yeah, next time we need a better plan, so we can meet. Hopefully that will happen SOON!
P.S. That's very cool from Jordan! We got our tickets during the pre-sale in early Aug and a few days ago my friend told me about the backstage thing. Overwhelming. I am a fan since 92.. go figure :)
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Dream Theater were amazing last night. That was easily the best show I’ve seen them play. Although I was disappointed that they didn’t play Outcry, the set list was excellent, and much more dynamic than on the last two tours. Fantastic!
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Hey Guys, Just got back in town. I live in Prince George, BC, I made the drive down there, best decision of my life, The best set imaginable, it was my 4th time seeing DT and the only song I've seen before last night was Pull Me Under. Mangini was the star of the show for me (that might just be because I'm a drummer) His solo was mind blowing, my jaw was on the ground the whole time he was just insane. The stage was awesome. James was awesome he sounded like studio quality if not better! Wait for Sleep and Far From Heaven was an awesome little break in the intensity of that awesome set. My personal favourite was Build Me Up, Break Me Down. I still have no voice at the moment because I sang at the top of my lungs for every song. Ugh so much to say about it but I don't take up a whole page on this thread. Lets just say I can die a happy man now! Thank you Dream Theater for such an amazing experience!
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Love your review :) Mike was a highlight for me as well. I've been watching his solos for months now, but seeing it only meters away was so much more intense! And the smile while drumming in such a speed... beyond words!
One thing that hit me as well was the contact with the audience, the eye contact, the joy and the smiles on their faces. As well as the contact between them on the stage.
Songwise, Breaking All Illusions killed me! Can't say it was the best as there were many great ones. But this song is something else.
Agree for James' voice, so beautiful. Wait For sleep was a treat live!
I know I am repeting myself and others, but it was amazing :)
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Does anybody have any good pictures or videos that actually work? I would like to get my hands on some.
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The drum solo and an excellent video of 4 min solo of Breaking all illusions are in youtube (not mine)
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Damn, PetFish, how tall are you? ;D
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Damn, PetFish, how tall are you? ;D
Especially next to Mike :)
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6'4" but definitely look bigger than that next to MM. I feel sorry for the people behind me at the show but what can I do?
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Well, I'm 6'8" and I can only imagine what would Dream Theater guys look like standing next to me, especially MM. If I ever get the chance to have a photo with one of them, we'll have to sit down. :lol
EDIT: And yeah, someone should do the captions for that group photo. I guess I'll be the one to get the ball rolling with an easy one:
I really like this shot, someone should caption what they're thinking:
(https://www.dt-x.com/images/dtvancouver2011/P9280022s.jpg)
JM: I miss my bass already...
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I'm a little sad. The guys have been tweeting/posting about how great and awesome and crazy the last few crowds have been but they didn't say anything at all about us Vancouver fans. :(
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When I saw "sad" I was about to say "me too" as I miss them already. After living with the anticipation of the show for 2 months, now it's over... :(
But, you are not right, both JP and Jordan posted about Vancouver the day after the show as they do with every other show. I think it is great they do it! And there was a part about us in the documentary movie as well.
JP before the show: Seattle rocked last night! Thanks so much everyone. First Canadian show in a few hours up in Vancouver.
JP after: Thanks for a great night Vancouver! So glad to make it out to your beautiful city once again.
Jordan before: Seattle- what a wonderful time we had playing for you! Thank you for that incredible evening. Vancouver, you are next!!
another one: Vancouver- are you ready to ROCK with us? 25 minutes until showtime!
and after: It was a fantastic night (as well as a great day) in Vancouver. From having lunch on the water front with Rob Perkins, to our all out rocking for some of the greatest DT fans on the planet. I loved the smiles on everyones faces. Thanks so much Vancouver. You always make it memorable!
So, no other reason to be sad than the fact we won't see them again soon :(
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I'm not so sad anymore. Thanks for clearing that up. :)
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Glad to be able to make you smile ;)
It's all their "fault" though :hefdaddy