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Dream Theater => Dream Theater => Topic started by: adamack on December 26, 2014, 11:25:50 AM
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Let's say, hypothetically of course, that DT has a tour booked. However, James is unable to tour because he's broken his leg. Or, for any other reason you wish. Let's also say that DT HAS to go on without him for this tour. As DT fans, we are all hugely disappointed and we are faced with 2 options:
Let's say they could either:
1. Find a replacement singer, or...
2. Play all of the instrumentals without a vocalist.
If you choose option 1, which singer do you think would fit best?
It can be any singer from any band, and you can even choose a deceased or retired singer from any era of music. I know that nobody else can represent DT the same way James has, and does. :hefdaddy But I'm just curious to know who could come CLOSEST to helping DT have an entertaining and successful tour.
Or, if you choose option 2, feel free to elaborate. Should the tour consist mainly of their songs which are already instrumentals to begin with? Should they create new "Instrumedlies" which combine the instrumental sections of songs like Endless Sacrifice and TCoT? Should they have JR play the vocal melody lines using a voicing on his keyboard?
I think I would choose option 1. Many will disagree with this, but I think I'd choose Russell Allen. He has a powerful voice, is ALWAYS on pitch, he can sing metal songs as well as ballads, and he can sound modern without sounding too operatic unlike someone like Charlie Dominici. I've always loved Russell's voice.
Who, if anyone, do you think would give DT the best chance at a successful tour? Or would you just like to hear the instrumentals?
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Bruce Dickinson.
Obviously, it would never happen, but since we're being "hypothetical..." ;D
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Bruce Dickinson.
Obviously, it would never happen, but since we're being "hypothetical..." ;D
Not with that attitude it won't! :laugh:
Nice pick though. While I've never been a Maiden fan and am not too familiar with his music, I've heard enough of him to know that he has the chops and showmanship to make it a success. I think someone like him would sound WAY better performing DT's earlier material (WDaDU until Awake) than he would on the FII and beyond era stuff. I think I would actually prefer Bruce over Dominici if he were to sing songs from WDaDU!
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Going without a vocalist is not a realistic option.
So I volunteer.
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I can't help but think of Ted Leonard. Not too sure if he could hit the extreme notes (F# in LtL, for example), but his voice is amazing!
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This guy, Lance King.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbyJ64kVaaw
But let's not.
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Going without a vocalist is not a realistic option.
So I volunteer.
Man, how amazing would that feel?
I can't help but think of Ted Leonard. Not too sure if he could hit the extreme notes (F# in LtL, for example), but his voice is amazing!
WOWW I totally forgot about him!! I actually never knew his name until I Google'd it, but I've loved every Spock's Beard singer (Neal, Nick, and Ted). Not sure if he could hit the extreme notes either, but he may be able to work with what he has. Even if he had to change some of the high notes to lower ones which work (as James does from time to time), that could be cool.
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I can't help but think of Ted Leonard. Not too sure if he could hit the extreme notes (F# in LtL, for example), but his voice is amazing!
I like this idea. Ted has some good range and he's not a stranger to the metal side of prog.
If no vocalist, they could do a small tour and call it the DREAM THEATER INSTRUMENTOUR!!!
It'll be especially special.
-Marc.
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Going without a vocalist is not a realistic option.
So I volunteer.
Man, how amazing would that feel?
Painful, probably. I can sing most of LaBrie's stuff, but singing that much of it in one sitting - pretty taxing. He gets a lot of respect from me.
But yeah, that would be awesome.
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Myles Kennedy is the only correct answer
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Wait, what? This thread has how many replies at this point, and nobody suggests...
Nicky?
I'd watch that. Like, seriously. Once and then never again, but fuck I'd watch that.
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Wait, what? This thread has how many replies at this point, and nobody suggests...
Nicky?
It was the first thing I thought of when I opened the thread a couple hours ago, but I just couldn't bring myself to type his name. :lol
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Wait, what? This thread has how many replies at this point, and nobody suggests...
Nicky?
I'd watch that. Like, seriously. Once and then never again, but fuck I'd watch that.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txuWGoZF3ew
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Myles Kennedy is the only correct answer
As much I really love this guy (he is one of my top two real-life heroes of all time, the other being Mark Tremonti), I don't know if he can/wants to pull off this kind of touring style of 2.5+ hour shows that DT does (believe me, I would love nothing more for him to do 2.5 hour shows with Alter Bridge). Also, I'm sure some people would be really picky to his approach of singing DT songs as much as a scenario of AB fans are picky to JLB's approach if he sings AB songs.
As for the actual question, I have no idea. I wouldn't mind DT doing instrumentals without a vocalist for a couple of shows. I mean if there was an instance where a tour has been announced four months in advance and JLB had something happen to him where he can't do the shows with a few days before the tour began, the show must go on and paying fans, who went through a decent amount of commitment so that they can see their favorite band, needs to feel happy that they came. Everyone else is great enough to come up with something on short notice that can make the fans happy.
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Going without a vocalist is not a realistic option.
So I volunteer.
I'd pay double to see that.
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Chris Collins, and all they play is Your Majesty repeating those four measures for 3 hours straight.
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Ronnie James Dio
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Myles Kennedy is the only correct answer
Pretty much. Although Russell Allen also crosses my mind.
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Ray Alder
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John West.
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Going without a vocalist is not a realistic option.
So I volunteer.
I'd pay double to see that.
I love you.
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Going without a vocalist is not a realistic option.
So I volunteer.
I'd pay double to see that.
I love you.
(https://www.blobvandam.com/link/hansolo.gif)
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Going without a vocalist is not a realistic option.
So I volunteer.
I'd pay double to see that.
I love you.
(https://www.blobvandam.com/link/hansolo.gif)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5HOt0ZOcYk
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(https://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i238/hefdaddy42/DTF/lololol_zps707126ff.gif)
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Since Russell and Bruce have already been mentioned, how about Jorn Lande? Or maybe Michael Kiske?
I think they could do it.
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How many times has this kind of thread been done before?
Personally, I'm not sure I'd see them without LaBrie. He's part of what makes DT so iconic and they'd be fucked if he ever left.
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Michael Kiske
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Michael Sweet or Tony Harnell. No kidding.
B.Lee
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Young Sammy Hagar.
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How many times has this kind of thread been done before?
Personally, I'm not sure I'd see them without LaBrie. He's part of what makes DT so iconic and they'd be fucked if he ever left.
I wasn't around the forums for the longest time (a big chunk of the last year), so I likely missed similar threads.
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I can't help but think of Ted Leonard. Not too sure if he could hit the extreme notes (F# in LtL, for example), but his voice is amazing!
I like this idea. Ted has some good range and he's not a stranger to the metal side of prog.
If no vocalist, they could do a small tour and call it the DREAM THEATER INSTRUMENTOUR!!!
It'll be especially special.
-Marc.
The Instrumentour idea is awesome! Love the name too. It would DEFINITELY be what they would call it.
As you noted, the tour could be smaller (from a standpoint of number of shows), and the sets could probably stand to be a bit shorter themselves too.
Between Erotomania, EM, Eve, FAS, Hell's Kitchen, TDoE, Overture: 1928, SoC, and Ytse Jam, that would be roughly 50+ minutes of music, which is a solid start.
From there, I would absolutely love it if they could throw in a few Liquid Tension songs. My favs are Biaxident, Acid Rain, When The Water Breaks, State of Grace, and Paradigm Shift. So maybe 2-3 of those to fill out the show.
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Well DT's music in general is very interesting instrumentally, so they could even play some songs simply without JLB. Songs like Metropolis, Fatal Tragedy, etc, where there are long instrumental breakdowns. Heck, they could even add some extra noodling on the parts where the vocals would be, or simply shorten those parts to make the songs a bit tighter, and I think they'd go over great.
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How many times has this kind of thread been done before?
Personally, I'm not sure I'd see them without LaBrie. He's part of what makes DT so iconic and they'd be fucked if he ever left.
Too many times. How bout a "hypothetical JP unable to tour" thread. Hmm...let me think. Mick Mars? :justjen :lol
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How many times has this kind of thread been done before?
Personally, I'm not sure I'd see them without LaBrie. He's part of what makes DT so iconic and they'd be fucked if he ever left.
Too many times. How bout a "hypothetical JP unable to tour" thread. Hmm...let me think. Mick Mars? :justjen :lol
CC Deville? :lol :lol :lol
B.Lee
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Tommy Karevik is a great option, incredible singer.
Also, Daniel Dildenlow would be beyond awesome, but different.
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Greg Puciato is the obvious choice.
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I can't help but think of Ted Leonard. Not too sure if he could hit the extreme notes (F# in LtL, for example), but his voice is amazing!
I like this idea. Ted has some good range and he's not a stranger to the metal side of prog.
If no vocalist, they could do a small tour and call it the DREAM THEATER INSTRUMENTOUR!!!
It'll be especially special.
-Marc.
The Instrumentour idea is awesome! Love the name too. It would DEFINITELY be what they would call it.
As you noted, the tour could be smaller (from a standpoint of number of shows), and the sets could probably stand to be a bit shorter themselves too.
Between Erotomania, EM, Eve, FAS, Hell's Kitchen, TDoE, Overture: 1928, SoC, and Ytse Jam, that would be roughly 50+ minutes of music, which is a solid start.
From there, I would absolutely love it if they could throw in a few Liquid Tension songs. My favs are Biaxident, Acid Rain, When The Water Breaks, State of Grace, and Paradigm Shift. So maybe 2-3 of those to fill out the show.
And they could always make up a new Instrumedley. They've had 5 new albums since the last Instrumedley, with a LOT of extended instrumental sections they could pull from.
-Marc.
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I can't help but think of Ted Leonard. Not too sure if he could hit the extreme notes (F# in LtL, for example), but his voice is amazing!
I like this idea. Ted has some good range and he's not a stranger to the metal side of prog.
If no vocalist, they could do a small tour and call it the DREAM THEATER INSTRUMENTOUR!!!
It'll be especially special.
-Marc.
The Instrumentour idea is awesome! Love the name too. It would DEFINITELY be what they would call it.
As you noted, the tour could be smaller (from a standpoint of number of shows), and the sets could probably stand to be a bit shorter themselves too.
Between Erotomania, EM, Eve, FAS, Hell's Kitchen, TDoE, Overture: 1928, SoC, and Ytse Jam, that would be roughly 50+ minutes of music, which is a solid start.
From there, I would absolutely love it if they could throw in a few Liquid Tension songs. My favs are Biaxident, Acid Rain, When The Water Breaks, State of Grace, and Paradigm Shift. So maybe 2-3 of those to fill out the show.
And they could always make up a new Instrumedley. They've had 5 new albums since the last Instrumedley, with a LOT of extended instrumental sections they could pull from.
-Marc.
Absolutely. I'd love to hear an Instrumedley with TCoT, BAI or Outcry, ITPoE (Part 1), TMoLS, and Sacrificed Sons. That would be worth the price of admission alone!
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Mike Portnoy
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Mike Portnoy
I was just thinking about that. :lol I was remembering that one Metalocalypse episode where their rhythm guitarist Toki joined a cover band of themselves, but he joined AS their lead guitarist.
It would be pretty funny if Mike Portnoy joined a Dream Theater cover band as James LaBrie. :lol
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Eric AK
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This guy, Lance King.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbyJ64kVaaw
But let's not.
Holy crap, never heard of this band.......thanks...
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I can't think of DT without JLB but if .......Micheal Sweet of Stryper would come close for me...
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Russell Allen
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Russel Allen is obscure enough that DT would be a step up and he sings like a beast.
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Holy crap, never heard of this band.......thanks...
No problem man! Yeah, he's an amazing vocalist, and he's done several bands since he actually owns his own record label which basically promotes obscure prog and power metal bands. https://www.nightmarerecords.com/
Apparently, according to him, he actually used to know JLB back in the day, before DT, and according to him, he actually inspired JLB's style... I don't know how true that is. :lol But he's still got a great voice, and a great taste for classic prog metal stuff.
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Mike Portnoy
I was just thinking about that. :lol I was remembering that one Metalocalypse episode where their rhythm guitarist Toki joined a cover band of themselves, but he joined AS their lead guitarist.
It would be pretty funny if Mike Portnoy joined a Dream Theater cover band as James LaBrie. :lol
JP: *rings MP* "Hey Mike, It's John."
MP: "Whoa, hi John, how are you, what up?"
JP: "Look man, James is out of the tour but we don't want to let the fans down, I thought you handling the vox would be a great thing for everyone, what do you think?"
MP: "Holy shit, yeah man, absolutely, I've waited years for this day, you won't remember James' name after I'm done. Man, I'm so excited. Send me through the setlist and I'll get ready."
JP: "Sending it through now man."
MP: *opens email and reads setlist*
The Crimson Sunrise
Stream of Consciuosness
The Dance of Eternity
Enigma Machine
Overture 1928
Erotomania
The Darkest of Winters
Ytse Jam
False Awakening Suite
Eve
Hell's Kitchen
MP: "Hey John, where's the rest, this is just all instrumentals? Am I playing drums or something?"
JP & JLB:
(https://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i238/hefdaddy42/DTF/lololol_zps707126ff.gif)
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:rollin
That's cruel, brother.
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Mike Portnoy
I was just thinking about that. :lol I was remembering that one Metalocalypse episode where their rhythm guitarist Toki joined a cover band of themselves, but he joined AS their lead guitarist.
It would be pretty funny if Mike Portnoy joined a Dream Theater cover band as James LaBrie. :lol
JP: *rings MP* "Hey Mike, It's John."
MP: "Whoa, hi John, how are you, what up?"
JP: "Look man, James is out of the tour but we don't want to let the fans down, I thought you handling the vox would be a great thing for everyone, what do you think?"
MP: "Holy shit, yeah man, absolutely, I've waited years for this day, you won't remember James' name after I'm done. Man, I'm so excited. Send me through the setlist and I'll get ready."
JP: "Sending it through now man."
MP: *opens email and reads setlist*
The Crimson Sunrise
Stream of Consciuosness
The Dance of Eternity
Enigma Machine
Overture 1928
Erotomania
The Darkest of Winters
Ytse Jam
False Awakening Suite
Eve
Hell's Kitchen
MP: "Hey John, where's the rest, this is just all instrumentals? Am I playing drums or something?"
JP & JLB:
(https://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i238/hefdaddy42/DTF/lololol_zps707126ff.gif)
:hefdaddy
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Michael Kiske. Or the Sonata Arctica guy
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Hmmmm, Lance King would be good, and Tommy is an excellent suggestion, he's an amazing frontman as well as vocalist.
For a twist, how about Floor Jansen, cause I'd watch her sing anything...
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They would either play an all instrumental set like the late 80's or they wouldn't tour at all. I'm sure an instrumental set would be fun and successful, with lots of jams.
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You know ... given that they play to click these days ... they wouldn't need a replacement singer. They could just pipe in the album vocals.
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I think Michael Eriksen from Circus Maximus would be fantastic.
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You know ... given that they play to click these days ... they wouldn't need a replacement singer. They could just pipe in the album vocals.
But they still need a frontman to mime along. I second Nicky either way.
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Lawrence Gowan would be my choice.
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You know ... given that they play to click these days ... they wouldn't need a replacement singer. They could just pipe in the album vocals.
But they still need a frontman to mime along. I second Nicky either way.
How glorious would that be.
Another option would be that fake 3D technology onstage that was used a few years back for showing MJ and 2Pac.
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^^ Wow, do we really want DT go to the route of using holograms? How about getting JLB (if the injury is not voice-related) to sing from the threshold of his own house via Skype or something?
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:hefdaddy :hefdaddy :hefdaddy
Mike Portnoy
I was just thinking about that. :lol I was remembering that one Metalocalypse episode where their rhythm guitarist Toki joined a cover band of themselves, but he joined AS their lead guitarist.
It would be pretty funny if Mike Portnoy joined a Dream Theater cover band as James LaBrie. :lol
JP: *rings MP* "Hey Mike, It's John."
MP: "Whoa, hi John, how are you, what up?"
JP: "Look man, James is out of the tour but we don't want to let the fans down, I thought you handling the vox would be a great thing for everyone, what do you think?"
MP: "Holy shit, yeah man, absolutely, I've waited years for this day, you won't remember James' name after I'm done. Man, I'm so excited. Send me through the setlist and I'll get ready."
JP: "Sending it through now man."
MP: *opens email and reads setlist*
The Crimson Sunrise
Stream of Consciuosness
The Dance of Eternity
Enigma Machine
Overture 1928
Erotomania
The Darkest of Winters
Ytse Jam
False Awakening Suite
Eve
Hell's Kitchen
MP: "Hey John, where's the rest, this is just all instrumentals? Am I playing drums or something?"
JP & JLB:
(https://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i238/hefdaddy42/DTF/lololol_zps707126ff.gif)
:hefdaddy
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Serj Tankian.
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Matt Smith from Theocracy
good introduction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lF5x2XzLSzk
Then listen to the scream to open this track (unreal!!!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B24j9fnkxo4
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I think Michael Eriksen from Circus Maximus would be fantastic.
This.
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Well, DT is rapidly dropping towards the "ignore" category for me, and LTE is on my "see at all costs" list, so I'd be all kinds of up for an instrumental set.
Another option would be that fake 3D technology onstage that was used a few years back for showing MJ and 2Pac.
Who would notice?
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Man, there are some interesting (and not necessarily in a good way) suggestions here. Still amazed at the love for Russell Allen; haven't heard it yet.
The only two named so far that I would pay to see are Bruce and Myles (and he did a 2hr and 15 minute set with Slash, so I'm pretty sure the durability is there).
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Justin Hawkins from The Darkness. :metal
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSGa1dW_KoE
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I don't think he would suit, but, just because DT and Green Day are my all time top fave bands, Billie Joe Armstrong.
I also think he would jump at the opportunity, as he's having a go at loads of different genres ATM!
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I don't think he would suit, but, just because DT and Green Day are my all time top fave bands, Billie Joe Armstrong.
I also think he would jump at the opportunity, as he's having a go at loads of different genres ATM!
:lol :lol :lol
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Oh god ^
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I don't think he would suit, but, just because DT and Green Day are my all time top fave bands, Billie Joe Armstrong.
I also think he would jump at the opportunity, as he's having a go at loads of different genres ATM!
The backlash would be off the charts
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Six Degrees of American Idiot :tup
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I have the strangest urge to hear DT cover American Idiot front to back.
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To see how bored Mangini looks playing Give Me Novocaine..
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Even though it could be interesting to see DT with another vocalist I wouldn't go to watch them with any other than James. It's pretending to sound like another.
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I have the strangest urge to hear DT cover American Idiot front to back.
So do I. I know it would sound terribad, but I just want to hear it
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Peter Gabriel or Hasse Fröberg.
Maybe JP could just do it - he loves some chipmunk vocals
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Peter Gabriel?
I get (actually I don't) that one may like Peter Gabriel, but really? Here? This is a Dream Theater forum.
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Peter Gabriel is great, but I have no idea why someone would think he's a viable replacement for James.
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LOL
I wouldn't say he's any less viable than half the other people mentioned, it is hypothetical after all. FWIW I would say his strength is live performances, he has a good range and good voice plus is prone to riding a bike around the stage. It wouldn't work most likely, he would probably be restricted to earlier and lighter material.
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I thought Peter Gabriel's range in the 70s and 80s was already quite limited. I can't imagine it being much better now. No way he could sing DT. Or even do a respectable job.
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I thought Peter Gabriel's range in the 70s and 80s was already quite limited. I can't imagine it being much better now. No way he could sing DT. Or even do a respectable job.
So the guys are in the middle of their first instrumental passage,and Gabriel walks on dressed in his cape and bat wings and mask! WHOA! Actually his Slipperman outfit would be perfect!
Robert Plant in his early years would be interesting however!
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I thought Peter Gabriel's range in the 70s and 80s was already quite limited. I can't imagine it being much better now. No way he could sing DT. Or even do a respectable job.
Peter Gabriel actually has pretty great range. He just approaches notes differently than James. More James Brown than Robert Plant. Plus he's way too sexy for the band. Too much sex. Humpin' like wut.
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Rusell Allen 1995-99.
I don't think he would suit, but, just because DT and Green Day are my all time top fave bands, Billie Joe Armstrong.
I also think he would jump at the opportunity, as he's having a go at loads of different genres ATM!
I just imagined him singing A Change of Seasons. Jesus Christ
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I don't think he would suit, but, just because DT and Green Day are my all time top fave bands, Billie Joe Armstrong.
I also think he would jump at the opportunity, as he's having a go at loads of different genres ATM!
I just imagined him singing A Change of Seasons. Jesus Christ
I can almost hear that in my head, which really surprises me. And...yeah.
Better one to imagine is The Mirror.
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I second wanting to hear tommy karevik.
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This guy? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YU9rTdKJdzY
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Steve Stone
;)
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Don't worry guys. I've got this.
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Kevin Moore would be delighted to sing... :rollin
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I thought Peter Gabriel's range in the 70s and 80s was already quite limited. I can't imagine it being much better now. No way he could sing DT. Or even do a respectable job.
Luckily for him, Peter Gabriel's singing is never about range and reaching notes in the sky. It's about using his voice to achieve different textures and to be emotional. It works wonders for him, because even though his range is 'limited' he's one of my favorite singers (and musicians) nowadays.
On the other hand, I do agree his voice doesn't fit DT. At all.
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James is irreplaceable, however there are several great singers that MIGHT be able to accomplish this feat. I would go with either Tommy Karevik (Kamelot), Paul Adrian Villarreal (Sun Caged), Richard Marshall (Prospekt), or Marco Sandron (Pathosray). All great in their own right, but James is the ultimate voice and personality of DT!!! :metal
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Greg Puciato is the obvious choice.
edit: lol, apparently I posted this exact same thing when this thread first started. :lol
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I still say Justin Hawkins.
Proof : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GR35pRz7JQ8 :metal
Those are some crazy highs.
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I know his register doesn't go comfortably as high as James' does but considering a lot of the newer stuff with the raspy vocals James seems awkward singing live sometimes, I'd love to see Russell Allen take on some Dream Theater songs.
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Cant think of anyone who could do justice as a replacement singer. Dream Theater without James Labrie is the equivalent of Yes without Jon Anderson. Yes is one of my all-time fav bands, but they lost me with the absence of Jon Anderson.. I won't go to see them live anymore..
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Let him grow a goatee and people wouldn't even notice it isn't James.
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Damian Wilson would probably do a good job too
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I was watching a Revamp proshot concert and have the latest Nightwish dvd fresh in mind. I kind of think it would be an interesting experiment to have Floor do some DT songs. Aside from her pleasant clean voice, she can tear things apart in her metal mode. I think she could pull off the awake stuff really well. I want her to do the later DT-discography MP growling parts too, haha.
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Claudio Sanchez :metal DT would sound awesome with his singing and songwriting.
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Claudio Sanchez :metal DT would sound awesome with his singing and songwriting.
Hell no.
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Davide James: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nxewm7Fm6w / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-H0m-qkwG8
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I know his register doesn't go comfortably as high as James' does but considering a lot of the newer stuff with the raspy vocals James seems awkward singing live sometimes, I'd love to see Russell Allen take on some Dream Theater songs.
Frankly, it's unclear whether Russell can go as comfortably high as James. He gets some F5s in AMob that sound pretty easy. He just doesn't choose to go up there, which could be due to style, ability, or both. Have always wondered what he'd do with, say, the LTL F# (or any high note of that kind, not necessarily one in a DT context). Could be anything from a total bust to spectacular.
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I know his register doesn't go comfortably as high as James' does but considering a lot of the newer stuff with the raspy vocals James seems awkward singing live sometimes, I'd love to see Russell Allen take on some Dream Theater songs.
Frankly, it's unclear whether Russell can go as comfortably high as James. He gets some F5s in AMob that sound pretty easy. He just doesn't choose to go up there, which could be due to style, ability, or both. Have always wondered what he'd do with, say, the LTL F# (or any high note of that kind, not necessarily one in a DT context). Could be anything from a total bust to spectacular.
I saw a Symphony X show a while back and during an instrumental part, Russell was trying to echo the notes Michael Romeo was playing on his guitar. While he was able to get up into some higher registers, you could tell he was out of his element. Maybe he's worked on that since then, but either way I'd still love to hear him take a stab at some DT.
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I know his register doesn't go comfortably as high as James' does but considering a lot of the newer stuff with the raspy vocals James seems awkward singing live sometimes, I'd love to see Russell Allen take on some Dream Theater songs.
Frankly, it's unclear whether Russell can go as comfortably high as James. He gets some F5s in AMob that sound pretty easy. He just doesn't choose to go up there, which could be due to style, ability, or both. Have always wondered what he'd do with, say, the LTL F# (or any high note of that kind, not necessarily one in a DT context). Could be anything from a total bust to spectacular.
I saw a Symphony X show a while back and during an instrumental part, Russell was trying to echo the notes Michael Romeo was playing on his guitar. While he was able to get up into some higher registers, you could tell he was out of his element. Maybe he's worked on that since then, but either way I'd still love to hear him take a stab at some DT.
I'm sure Adrenaline Mob will cover DT for their next covers album.
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I know his register doesn't go comfortably as high as James' does but considering a lot of the newer stuff with the raspy vocals James seems awkward singing live sometimes, I'd love to see Russell Allen take on some Dream Theater songs.
Frankly, it's unclear whether Russell can go as comfortably high as James. He gets some F5s in AMob that sound pretty easy. He just doesn't choose to go up there, which could be due to style, ability, or both. Have always wondered what he'd do with, say, the LTL F# (or any high note of that kind, not necessarily one in a DT context). Could be anything from a total bust to spectacular.
I saw a Symphony X show a while back and during an instrumental part, Russell was trying to echo the notes Michael Romeo was playing on his guitar. While he was able to get up into some higher registers, you could tell he was out of his element. Maybe he's worked on that since then, but either way I'd still love to hear him take a stab at some DT.
I'm sure Adrenaline Mob will cover DT for their next covers album.
I heard Russell wanted to invite MP back into the band just for those tracks.
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Adrenaline Mob Plays THE MOB.
10 Adrenaline Mob songs as you've never heard them again before ! !
* * Completely re - recorded from scratch ! * *
10 new recordings of classic ( i.e from one original album of studio material ago ) songs such as
FEEL THE ADRENALINE !! Now with 33.3% more adrenaline for you to feel !!
" Adrenaline Mob Plays The Mob RULES " - Pitchfork Media.
Released March 30 !
Re-Released September 30 with a bonus CD of previously recorded cover songs re-recorded ! Adrenaline Mob Covers The Mob COVERS !!!
Buy 10 today !
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Myles Kennedy is the only correct answer
My friend, that is exactly who I was thinking. MYLES is AWESOME, and could easily hit everything, and if not, it would only be a semitone before he could!
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Jan Thore Grefstad?
Singer of Saint Demon.
Here perfoming in a talent show, singing "The Show Must Go On" by Queen.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqggtwlLIoM
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Tommy Karevik, Todd La Torre or Lance King would all make for great replacements.
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I'd like to hear a lady take the helm. Taylor Swift... :laugh:...
Nah, try Amy Lee. The Evanescence singer.
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Lol Forsaken
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Damien Wilson of Threshold.
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Johnny Rotten of Sex Pistols fame, because why not
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Queen's current singer ?
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Queen's current singer ?
Adam Lambert?
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Queen's current singer ?
Adam Lambert?
*gags*
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Queen's current singer ?
Adam Lambert?
*gags*
How about that youtube guy that should be the new singer but isn't because American Idol? I'm not even a Queen fan, but that guy is impressive with his Mercury impression. Maybe Queen didn't want a clone though.