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Dream Theater => Dream Theater => Topic started by: RodrigoAltaf on November 15, 2018, 08:06:28 AM
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Guys,
I am interviewing James tomorrow. Let me know if you have any questions for him!
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How is Mike Mangini as a lyricist?
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I'd be interested in hearing his thoughts on singing the older material live (and the new, for that matter!). I haven't seen DT live for years, but from recent video clips it seems he's really struggling.
Only downside is that I don't know how one could raise this without offending him. That's not the intention at all. Just interested in his thoughts and how the band approaches live acts nowadays..
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You might just approach it in a softer, more indirect way. Maybe along the lines of: "Do you find it more challenging now, 25 years after the fact, to sing that extremely challenging material from Images and Words night after night on tour? How do you approach that on tour?" Something along those lines, maybe?
I would like to hear anything he can share about the recording of the vocals on the last three albums, the process of that, and how it may be different from the pre-Mangini years.
Also, he made a comment years back that he would try to take over the "official bootlegs," but that now appears to have been abandoned. Are there any plans to get something like that up and running again? If so, why types of things might they put out? Would it be items for purchase like when Portnoy's team oversaw Ytsejam, or more along the lines of "gifts" like the Christmas live release they did from the ADTOE tour?
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You might just approach it in a softer, more indirect way. Maybe along the lines of: "Do you find it more challenging now, 25 years after the fact, to sing that extremely challenging material from Images and Words night after night on tour? How do you approach that on tour?" Something along those lines, maybe?
I would like to hear anything he can share about the recording of the vocals on the last three albums, the process of that, and how it may be different from the pre-Mangini years.
Also, he made a comment years back that he would try to take over the "official bootlegs," but that now appears to have been abandoned. Are there any plans to get something like that up and running again? If so, why types of things might they put out? Would it be items for purchase like when Portnoy's team oversaw Ytsejam, or more along the lines of "gifts" like the Christmas live release they did from the ADTOE tour?
God one about Ytsejam. And yeah, there won't be any negativity from me towards his vocals.
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I'd like someone to very respectfully ask if James and Portnoy have made the same amends that it seems MP and JP have. I know it is a difficult ask, and I'm not sure how to phrase it. But my interest is not for headlines, but generally wishing that MP and everyone in DT are all in a good spot together, and that hopefully down the road, there can be a celebration of the band (ala When Images and Words Reunite) that involves Portnoy. Nobody is getting any younger, and it seems silly to have animosity between any of these guys. MP would not have gone anywhere without James' voice, and James wouldn't have gone anywhere without the band that MP spearheaded. They may have been at one another over the years, but hell, I'd like to think they, like all of us, have gotten wiser over the years, and perhaps forgiving.
Not sure how you ask and phrase the question though. I only had to ask a similar question of a public figure once in my decade or so as a journalist, and to be honest, I fumbled it big time. :lol
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I'd like someone to very respectfully ask if James and Portnoy have made the same amends that it seems MP and JP have. I know it is a difficult ask, and I'm not sure how to phrase it. But my interest is not for headlines, but generally wishing that MP and everyone in DT are all in a good spot together, and that hopefully down the road, there can be a celebration of the band (ala When Images and Words Reunite) that involves Portnoy. Nobody is getting any younger, and it seems silly to have animosity between any of these guys. MP would not have gone anywhere without James' voice, and James wouldn't have gone anywhere without the band that MP spearheaded. They may have been at one another over the years, but hell, I'd like to think they, like all of us, have gotten wiser over the years, and perhaps forgiving.
Not sure how you ask and phrase the question though. I only had to ask a similar question of a public figure once in my decade or so as a journalist, and to be honest, I fumbled it big time. :lol
I don' think I can find a way to ask a question like that in a tasteful/tactful manner. I'll feel like I'm part of Blabbermouth if I ask him that.
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Weirdass question, but ask him how he deals with the differences between his own voice recorded and his voice he feels in his head. I assume you all know that your own speaking voice that you hear when you talk is NOT the voice that everyone else hears... and 99% of people hate to hear their recorded voice. He's obviously fine with the voice we all hear, but I'm curious to know if he ever had to struggle as us "mere mortals" with the difference between his voice he hears when speaking, and the voice that ends up on the records!
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To what capacity was your involvement in the writing process for Distance Over Time (edit: and how has it differed to previous albums where you've been involved)? Obviously all of the band were there interacting but as a vocalist how do you get your ideas across?
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Weirdass question, but ask him how he deals with the differences between his own voice recorded and his voice he feels in his head. I assume you all know that your own speaking voice that you hear when you talk is NOT the voice that everyone else hears... and 99% of people hate to hear their recorded voice. He's obviously fine with the voice we all hear, but I'm curious to know if he ever had to struggle as us "mere mortals" with the difference between his voice he hears when speaking, and the voice that ends up on the records!
I like where this is going.
By the way, I asked him for a copy of the album to prepare for tomorrow, but I'm not expecting him to send it to me. I'll ask about what has been revealed so far, and use the interview with Petrucci for Rolling Stone as a source.
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I'd love to hear more about the process for the new album. Everything from the writing process as a group to how they wrote melodies and lyrics. Specific questions about the lyrics he wrote for the new album would be interesting to hear. Much like JP described his lyrical approach to Barstool Warrior in the RS article, I'd like to hear about the subject matter that James wrote about.
Also, I'd be interested to hear about the process of recording vocals this time around, how it differed from previous records or how it didn't. They worked with a new engineer and a new mixer, the effect those guys had on the final product would be cool to hear about too.
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Is he going to release another solo album anytime in the near future?
Also, it would be interesting to see what he thinks of the vocal production of the latest albums, as it seems they're more filled with effects on his voice.
Another point i would like to see James' point of view, would be the reception to The Astonishing, given how much of a presence he had on the album.
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What's his burger recipe?
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From the initial 30 second sample and the description in the Rolling Stone interview, it sounds like DOT could be a close follow up to what was done on their self-titled album - is that an accurate perception? How does this album differ from the self-titled one? How was the writing and recording process different from the self-titled one (aside from the location)? What was the initial idea for what direction the album should take? How did they determine they had enough material to end the writing sessions - did they sit down and add up the times of the songs? Was a lot of material left on the cutting room floor? Was there any extra tracks (or even alternate versions of songs like the piano-vocal version of Wither) that were written and possibly recorded that will not be on the album? What differences will there be when they perform SFaM in full in comparison to when they did it in 2000 - will it be similar to what they did with the IaW material on the last tour (stretching some parts out, updating it, etc)? How many songs did he write lyrics for? How involved was he with the songwriting process being that he was in attendance for the whole thing?
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What's his burger recipe?
YES! JP said the "pirate burgers" were amazing.
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Are you bringing any new equipment on the road? Such as new microphones, in-ear-monitors, or something made by Rupert Neve Designs?
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From the initial 30 second sample and the description in the Rolling Stone interview, it sounds like DOT could be a close follow up to what was done on their self-titled album - is that an accurate perception? How does this album differ from the self-titled one? How was the writing and recording process different from the self-titled one (aside from the location)? What was the initial idea for what direction the album should take? How did they determine they had enough material to end the writing sessions - did they sit down and add up the times of the songs? Was a lot of material left on the cutting room floor? Was there any extra tracks (or even alternate versions of songs like the piano-vocal version of Wither) that were written and possibly recorded that will not be on the album? What differences will there be when they perform SFaM in full in comparison to when they did it in 2000 - will it be similar to what they did with the IaW material on the last tour (stretching some parts out, updating it, etc)? How many songs did he write lyrics for? How involved was he with the songwriting process being that he was in attendance for the whole thing?
Thanks!!! Some great questions there - I had one or two that were similar, but really like your questions, man.
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I would ask him how much effort it takes to memorize the lyrics on new albums
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I'd like someone to very respectfully ask if James and Portnoy have made the same amends that it seems MP and JP have. I know it is a difficult ask, and I'm not sure how to phrase it. But my interest is not for headlines, but generally wishing that MP and everyone in DT are all in a good spot together
Not at all. It seems like Mike's only in good terms with JP and JR.
I assume his relationship with JM is "Ok" but not as good as with Petrucci or Jordan. They supposedly live super close to each other, so I imagine they at least cross paths every once in a while, but I don't think they like to hang with each other too much (this could all be wrong, btw).
About Mangini, Portnoy seems to have some sort of beef with him. Mangini's always said nice things about MP, but he keeps refering to him as "their drummer". It's not like they don't know each other, they were supposed to be good friends before the split. I get you'd be mad with the person who replaced you at first, but it's been 8 years already and Mangini had nothing to do with the split to begin with, so holding something against him is childish at best.
Finally (and sorry for the long post btw :laugh:), I'd say that Portnoy's "least favorite DT member" is James. I'm not sure if it was this year or last year, but around the time SOA announced tour dates, there weren't any Canadian dates or something like that, and someone jokingly asked MP why did he hates canadians, to which he answered "only one". It's pretty clear he wasn't talking about Justin Bieber :lol
TL;DR: No way.
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Anyway, I'd like to know, if there's a subtle way to ask him this, if he can share a bit more about the reason he had to cancel his show at PP this year. I know for fact that the PP promoter was really pissed about this, and I imagine James' band members weren't too happy about it either.
I'd also like to know how was the approach this time for the vocal melody writing. Did the lyricist write them? Did he write them? Both cases? :biggrin:
And thank you, Rodrigo, for doing this! :tup
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gzarruk, Mangini and Portnoy were good friends before his split with DT. There's even a jam with both in a DT show.
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Anyway, I'd like to know, if there's a subtle way to ask him this, if he can share a bit more about the reason he had to cancel his show at PP this year.
I second this!
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Given what we know, that he spent time with the band for all the writing process, isn't the explanation of "having to focus on the new DT" plausible and sincere? surely the time he spent in the studio with the DT guys would have been otherwise, at least in part, occupied by rehearsals with his solo band....
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Not that it isn't sincere. But that doesn't mean we don't want to know the details.
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I'd like someone to very respectfully ask if James and Portnoy have made the same amends that it seems MP and JP have. I know it is a difficult ask, and I'm not sure how to phrase it. But my interest is not for headlines, but generally wishing that MP and everyone in DT are all in a good spot together, and that hopefully down the road, there can be a celebration of the band (ala When Images and Words Reunite) that involves Portnoy. Nobody is getting any younger, and it seems silly to have animosity between any of these guys. MP would not have gone anywhere without James' voice, and James wouldn't have gone anywhere without the band that MP spearheaded. They may have been at one another over the years, but hell, I'd like to think they, like all of us, have gotten wiser over the years, and perhaps forgiving.
Not sure how you ask and phrase the question though. I only had to ask a similar question of a public figure once in my decade or so as a journalist, and to be honest, I fumbled it big time. :lol
I don' think I can find a way to ask a question like that in a tasteful/tactful manner. I'll feel like I'm part of Blabbermouth if I ask him that.
If you have an opportunity, you could as him "off the record" before the interview if he'd be ok with you asking a question about his current relationship (if any) with MP. Or you could ask whomever the band rep is that facilitated the interview if it would be ok to ask that.
Otherwise, definitely ask about the burger recipe!
A lot of folks have already suggested questions about the songwriting process, and I'd be interested about the extent to which he gets involved (at all) in writing the music. JP's interview seemed to imply that all five guys were in the room for everything. If that's the case, then I would have to assume James didn't just sit there for hours at a time twiddling his thumbs while the music was being worked out. Presumably, he's not telling JR to play a minor7 chord instead of a major7 chord, but does he make more generalized suggestions?
Also, has he ever run into a situation where he was given a lyric (by JP or MP or whomever) that he didn't like for whatever reason and, if so, how did he handle that with the writer of the lyric?
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gzarruk, Mangini and Portnoy were good friends before his split with DT. There's even a jam with both in a DT show.
I know, that’s exactly my point. They were good friends, even jammed onstage at a DT concert, and after the split Portnoy refers to him as “their drummer”. Sounds completelly off to me.
Not that it isn't sincere. But that doesn't mean we don't want to know the details.
This. I don’t think we got the whole story then (doesn’t mean that we should, though).
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Kind of old news, but...Back when they were rotating cover songs in 2003 or so, can he elaborate on why he objected so strongly to doing Revelation, Mother Earth? Not that I love the song or anything, but I'm just curious what the deal was with that one. Ultimately, I think we got a better song in Diary anyway.
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What's his burger recipe?
Great minds think alike!
Status of his next solo album...That would be my question besides the burger recipe.
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Who wrote what lyrics for the album?
Also, what is his specific approach to writing lyrics. Does he write the melodies first and then lyrics to fit? I'm most curious about Blind Faith, probably my favorite DT song and quite underrated in every aspect. Did he hear it and say, "I call dibs" or did the other guys say, "Here james, you take this one."
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If you have time for it, I'd like to ask a question not related to the new album:
Namely, I think James and Jordan really shine together, performing. Have the two of them thought about doing a more extensive tour or album together, just the two of them? Maybe new music (with James writing more), and then some more of the piano-based DT songs. I think it'd be an incredible intimate tour of small places.
Sorta like how Myles Kennedy of Alter Bridge plays small clubs as a solo acoustic artist, and its just him, his tech, and maybe another crew guy or two in a van. I think James/Jordan, doing something similar, with a limited crew, in more intimate venues, would be an incredible show. And I'd love some new music between them.
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If you have time for it, I'd like to ask a question not related to the new album:
Namely, I think James and Jordan really shine together, performing. Have the two of them thought about doing a more extensive tour or album together, just the two of them? Maybe new music (with James writing more), and then some more of the piano-based DT songs. I think it'd be an incredible intimate tour of small places.
Sorta like how Myles Kennedy of Alter Bridge plays small clubs as a solo acoustic artist, and its just him, his tech, and maybe another crew guy or two in a van. I think James/Jordan, doing something similar, with a limited crew, in more intimate venues, would be an incredible show. And I'd love some new music between them.
I love this idea
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Thanks. I just love how James has sounded over Jordan, when it is just them. I think James' voice is well suited for that, and they have a great chemistry together.
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When can we expect European tour dates to be released?
Mustard, tomato sauce or both on his burger?
Will we see the fork lift truck again?
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When can we expect European tour dates to be released?
Mustard, tomato sauce or both on his burger?
Will we see the fork lift truck again?
I tend to close interviews by asking about upcoming tour dates, so that's definitely in the cards.
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Guys,
I am interviewing James tomorrow. Let me know if you have any questions for him!
Cool, congratulations Rodrigo! :)
I think many of us who solved the treasure hunt together would like to know what James (or the band) thinks of the team-work.
Or, if he occasionally interacted with us using one of Freddy's accounts.
Thanks in any event! :)
(By the way, in case you were not familiar with the 'treasure hunt', here's the first in a series of articles I've had the honor/pleasure of writing about it, published in DTWorld's website: https://dreamtheater.club/blog/2018/11/03/dream-theater-treasure-hunt-walkthrough-pt-1/)
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Given what we know, that he spent time with the band for all the writing process, isn't the explanation of "having to focus on the new DT" plausible and sincere? surely the time he spent in the studio with the DT guys would have been otherwise, at least in part, occupied by rehearsals with his solo band....
I'd love to know as well, but there were rumors going around at the festival about the "real" reason and it didn't make JLB look good. I don't know if it's true or not so I haven't talked about it at all here. But I'd love an explanation from the man himself. I think it'll come back to "focus on DT" part though.
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Given what we know, that he spent time with the band for all the writing process, isn't the explanation of "having to focus on the new DT" plausible and sincere? surely the time he spent in the studio with the DT guys would have been otherwise, at least in part, occupied by rehearsals with his solo band....
I'd love to know as well, but there were rumors going around at the festival about the "real" reason and it didn't make JLB look good. I don't know if it's true or not so I haven't talked about it at all here. But I'd love an explanation from the man himself. I think it'll come back to "focus on DT" part though.
What were the rumours?
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Given what we know, that he spent time with the band for all the writing process, isn't the explanation of "having to focus on the new DT" plausible and sincere? surely the time he spent in the studio with the DT guys would have been otherwise, at least in part, occupied by rehearsals with his solo band....
I'd love to know as well, but there were rumors going around at the festival about the "real" reason and it didn't make JLB look good. I don't know if it's true or not so I haven't talked about it at all here. But I'd love an explanation from the man himself. I think it'll come back to "focus on DT" part though.
Care to elaborate a bit? Maybe via pm if you don't want to write on the topic.
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Given what we know, that he spent time with the band for all the writing process, isn't the explanation of "having to focus on the new DT" plausible and sincere? surely the time he spent in the studio with the DT guys would have been otherwise, at least in part, occupied by rehearsals with his solo band....
I'd love to know as well, but there were rumors going around at the festival about the "real" reason and it didn't make JLB look good. I don't know if it's true or not so I haven't talked about it at all here. But I'd love an explanation from the man himself. I think it'll come back to "focus on DT" part though.
Same here.
Care to elaborate a bit? Maybe via pm if you don't want to write on the topic.
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Ask him if Portnoy or Mangini
Is the better drummer.
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Ask him if Portnoy or Mangini
Is the better drummer.
What could he possibily say apart from "They're both tremendous drummers with their style and personality, we all know Portnoy's importance for this band but we're very happy with Mangini"?
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Just joking around🤓
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I'm not interested in spreading rumors, I don't know if its true and I'm not looking to start that conversation and I only brought it up because I don't think we are going to know any more details than what we've been told.
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I'm curious if he's ever written any music for Dream Theater. I know he may contribute vocal melodies and possibly have a say in the arrangement, but I'm wondering if he's ever played something an instrument or hummed something that wound up being included.
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I'm curious if he's ever written any music for Dream Theater. I know he may contribute vocal melodies and possibly have a say in the arrangement, but I'm wondering if he's ever played something an instrument or hummed something that wound up being included.
He's co-credited for the music to two songs in A Dramatic Turn of Events and six in Dream Theater.
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I'm curious if he's ever written any music for Dream Theater. I know he may contribute vocal melodies and possibly have a say in the arrangement, but I'm wondering if he's ever played something an instrument or hummed something that wound up being included.
He's co-credited for the music to two songs in A Dramatic Turn of Events and six in Dream Theater.
Maybe so, but what specifically is what I'm more interested in. I know sometimes his name was thrown in because he was part of the session but has he ever sat down at a piano and written something that ended up in a song?
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Yeah, I got a question. Why the fuck don't they have a tour date for Phoenix? JFC!!!
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I definitely would not ask about Mike Portnoy, it’s the 4th album since the split now so we should be past the Portnoy questions at this stage, he is long gone. I admit that it was nice to see that he still sees JP socially and remains friends but never got the impression Portnoy and LaBrie were ever great friends anyway. I know the question comes from a good place, wanting everyone to mend bridges and be cool with each other but it would piss me off in their position if interviewers were still bringing up Mike Portnoy.
My questions would be largely about the new album, favourite songs, any long epic song? Did he record the vocals while they were together in the studio or go away and record separately as he has on recent albums? If he did record in the studio with the band, how was it different? How was it different all living and writing together, was it more collaborative or pretty similar to the other records (The Astonishing aside as we know that was a completely different process than the other records)? Will they continue to do SFAM on the other legs of the tour or just this first North American leg?
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I have 23 questions for him, and many of them came from you guys. Thanks! I'll let you know once it's published!
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I have 23 questions for him, and many of them came from you guys. Thanks! I'll let you know once it's published!
Cool, thanks! If there's not enough time for a 'treasure hunt'-related question, do you think you could let him know how grateful many of us feel about it? Thanks a lot, Rodrigo! :) Hope you enjoy chatting with James.
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I have 23 questions for him, and many of them came from you guys. Thanks! I'll let you know once it's published!
Cool, thanks! If there's not enough time for a 'treasure hunt'-related question, do you think you could let him know how grateful many of us feel about it? Thanks a lot, Rodrigo! :) Hope you enjoy chatting with James.
I sure will!
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Not sure if it is too late to suggest another question, but I think it'd be cool to ask him how much influence he has over the set lists now, and more specifically, if any songs were played because he really pushed for it or if something wasn't played because he shot it down.
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Ask him what his favorite KrotchRaut song is.
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I admit that it was nice to see that he still sees JP socially and remains friends but never got the impression Portnoy and LaBrie were ever great friends anyway.
If I'm not mistaken, when JL first joined the band, he and MP were particularly close friends, but over time that obviously changed.
I have 23 questions for him, and many of them came from you guys. Thanks! I'll let you know once it's published!
Awesome! Looking forward to the interview Rodrigo! Hope it all goes well for ya!
Not sure if it is too late to suggest another question, but I think it'd be cool to ask him how much influence he has over the set lists now, and more specifically, if any songs were played because he really pushed for it or if something wasn't played because he shot it down.
I don't remember where I heard or read this, but I recall hearing that ToT was a song JL really pushed for having on the Along For the Ride Tour.
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I admit that it was nice to see that he still sees JP socially and remains friends but never got the impression Portnoy and LaBrie were ever great friends anyway.
If I'm not mistaken, when JL first joined the band, he and MP were particularly close friends, but over time that obviously changed.
I think it had something to do with James' vocal struggles + MP's desire to go in a different musical direction that required, in his mind, another kind of singer, and I think he kind of let those frustrations translate into his relationship with James.
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Did he go and see 'Bohemian Rhapsody'? If so, what did he think of the timeline changes?
(hey, why not, it's topical)
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Perhaps ask him, what is his favorite and most memorable performance of his career with Dream Theater that stands alone above any other?
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Did he go and see 'Bohemian Rhapsody'? If so, what did he think of the timeline changes?
(hey, why not, it's topical)
That was one of the first questions I thought about...but I had hopes of watching it before the interview, to be able to comment more appropriately, and couldn't. Thanks anyway!
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That was one of the first questions I thought about...but I had hopes of watching it before the interview, to be able to comment more appropriately, and couldn't. Thanks anyway!
So, how was the interview? :)
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That was one of the first questions I thought about...but I had hopes of watching it before the interview, to be able to comment more appropriately, and couldn't. Thanks anyway!
So, how was the interview? :)
Hasn’t happened yet. It’s scheduled for later today
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That was one of the first questions I thought about...but I had hopes of watching it before the interview, to be able to comment more appropriately, and couldn't. Thanks anyway!
So, how was the interview? :)
Hasn’t happened yet. It’s scheduled for later today
T minus 2 hours! I just did another one before James, with Johnny Gioeli from Hardline and Axel Rudy Pell.
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T minus 2 hours! I just did another one before James, with Johnny Gioeli from Hardline and Axel Rudy Pell.
Wow, busy Friday for you! :)
Good luck!
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Maybe politely ask why he sounds so awesome on his solo and guest appearance albums and only "meh" on DT albums lately.
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Just finished...we chatted for FIFTY minutes!!!!
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Just finished...we chatted for FIFTY minutes!!!!
50 minutes with James. Lucky you!!! :metal I'm sure he was kind and gracious as he always come across (and as he was to me when I met him many years ago by now).
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Can't wait to read it. When do you think it'll be published.
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He was very cool and graceful...answered all my questions, including some funny ones. We're gonna publish it in two websites: one with the transcript, and the other with the audio.
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Awesome, can't wait to read it.
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He was very cool and graceful...answered all my questions, including some funny ones. We're gonna publish it in two websites: one with the transcript, and the other with the audio.
Awesome Rodrigo! Looking forward to reading it when it's made available! (I'm another person who prefers to read than simply listen/watch)
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He was very cool and graceful...answered all my questions, including some funny ones. We're gonna publish it in two websites: one with the transcript, and the other with the audio.
Looking forward to it, and thanks for including us in your preparation.
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He was very cool and graceful...answered all my questions, including some funny ones. We're gonna publish it in two websites: one with the transcript, and the other with the audio.
Looking forward to it, and thanks for including us in your preparation.
I will include you guys whenever I get a chance to talk to the band.
One snippet of it:
- What do you do backstage when the long instrumental sections kick in?
- I'm usually relaxing and smoking cigars!
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I really hope he was joking about the cigars part. James is far too smart and seems to be much too conscious about trying to take care of his voice than to smoke.
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I really hope he was joking about the cigars part. James is far too smart and seems to be much too conscious about trying to take care of his voice than to smoke.
I think Mr. Mangini must have jumped on your call! :laugh:
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I really hope he was joking about the cigars part. James is far too smart and seems to be much too conscious about trying to take care of his voice than to smoke.
I think Mr. Mangini must have jumped on your call! :laugh:
Kind of what I was thinking lol
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I really hope he was joking about the cigars part.
He was most certainly joking.
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I really hope he was joking about the cigars part.
He was most certainly joking.
I would think so. But Rodrigo just presented it matter-of-factly.
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Maaaaaaaaybe he could be smoking, but for sure he doesn't do it while he sits around for an instrumental passage in his little boot behind the amps. DT solo sections are long but not THAT long.
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Maybe I'm going crazy and I can't find the picture now but I'm sure James posted a picture somewhere of him on a boat smoking a cigar.
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I really hope he was joking about the cigars part.
He was most certainly joking.
I would think so. But Rodrigo just presented it matter-of-factly.
You're right man, my bad...I should have made it clear that i was joking.
I wish the interview would have been slightly more informative - it would have been the case if I did this after I had access to the new album. But it went quite well, and many of the questions you guys suggested were asked. I sent it to his PR, who listened to it and enjoyed it. We'll publish next week!
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I wish the interview would have been slightly more informative - it would have been the case if I did this after I had access to the new album. But it went quite well, and many of the questions you guys suggested were asked. I sent it to his PR, who listened to it and enjoyed it. We'll publish next week!
Cool, thanks! :)
Maybe I'm going crazy and I can't find the picture now but I'm sure James posted a picture somewhere of him on a boat smoking a cigar.
This one?
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It's from his Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bi-ZDGhnHRX/
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I'm pretty sure he says in Lifting Shadows he said he used to smoke cigars and drink on tour but when he rededicated himself to his singing he gave that all up on tour. I found it interesting he said while touring meaning he probably partakes when he's at home.
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I'm not sure having an occasional smoke will destroy your voice, but I can't imagine him smoking on tour and performing at a high level like he needs to for DT. Maybe when he was younger that was possible.
I'm sure cigars aren't the only smokes he enjoys :lol
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People don't usually inhale cigar smoke, but I'm not a doctor, so I don't know if that matters or not. I smoke a pipe (with my distinguished accent) and cigars occasionally, but I'm not a singer.
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People don't usually inhale cigar smoke, but I'm not a doctor, so I don't know if that matters or not. I smoke a pipe (with my distinguished accent) and a cigar occasionally, but I'm not a singer.
Yeah, as long as you don't inhale the smoke I don't think it affects the vocal cords that much. Cigars aren't like cigarettes unless you really want to hurt yourself at all costs.. :yarr
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Maybe politely ask why he sounds so awesome on his solo and guest appearance albums and only "meh" on DT albums lately.
Hmmm, maybe you're being fecetious. I think the last three albums has some of his best vocals to date, with The Astonishing being his best ever. Can't wait to hear what he's done on the new album!
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I asked something along those lines. I think I said "many people say that your solo work fits your voice much more than in DT, would you agree with that statement?".
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What's the point of smoking a cigar if you don't inhale?
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What's the point of smoking a cigar if you don't inhale?
Bill Clinton didn't inhale
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What's the point of smoking a cigar if you don't inhale?
Bill Clinton didn't inhale
He also did not have sexual relations with that woman.
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What's the point of smoking a cigar if you don't inhale?
If you're talking about the effects, the mouth also absorbs nicotine through the skin. Cigars are usually not inhaled because they don't suffer the same treatment as cigarettes, which makes cigar smoke easier to irritate you if you inhale it due to the lack of this treatment. With that said, some people do inhale cigar smoke. I don't.
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I'm not sure having an occasional smoke will destroy your voice, but I can't imagine him smoking on tour and performing at a high level like he needs to for DT. Maybe when he was younger that was possible.
I'm sure cigars aren't the only smokes he enjoys :lol
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Well, now-a-days there are gummies, drops and cookies at the local Green Cross, so all is good!! :xbones
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I'm wearing out my F5 key! I can't wait for this interview! :smiley:
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We have the transcript already, I just need some time to tidy up the article. It should be published in the next day or so!
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We have the transcript already, I just need some time to tidy up the article. It should be published in the next day or so!
What about another tease while we wait untill tomorrow? ;D
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James said he wrote lyrics for 3 tracks, one of which is "the bonus track". I wanted to probe a bit more into the format in which these songs will be released, but we moved on to other topics.
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That's awesome! I had hoped that James would have stepped up on the lyric side of things when Mike left, so I'm glad he finally got to do it. So, depending on how much songs the new album has, that means that JP may have done lyrics only for a handful of songs.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to the interview :metal
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James said he wrote lyrics for 3 tracks, one of which is "the bonus track". I wanted to probe a bit more into the format in which these songs will be released, but we moved on to other topics.
Bonus track? :huh:
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James said he wrote lyrics for 3 tracks, one of which is "the bonus track". I wanted to probe a bit more into the format in which these songs will be released, but we moved on to other topics.
Bonus track? :huh:
Yep, that got me intrigued as well.
B.Lee
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James said he wrote lyrics for 3 tracks, one of which is "the bonus track". I wanted to probe a bit more into the format in which these songs will be released, but we moved on to other topics.
Bonus track? :huh:
Interesting...
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If there's a "bonus track", there could be more than 1, right? :eek :hefdaddy
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Ugh, not this bonus track nonsense. Release one version of the album. If you want to release a Special Edition with a second/bonus disc with live tracks, a DVD doc, whatever, that's fine. But don't have multiple versions of the album proper.
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When's the last time DT had bonus track/s on an album?
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What's the point of smoking a cigar if you don't inhale?
You draw the smoke into your mouth and exhale, observing the flavors, consistency, and quality of the smoke itself.
If you inhaled cigar smoke, it would be bad.
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What's the point of smoking a cigar if you don't inhale?
You draw the smoke into your mouth and exhale, observing the flavors, consistency, and quality of the smoke itself...
Then you blow that stinky, toxic shit out to cloud the nice, clean air of everyone within a 20' radius.
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When's the last time DT had bonus track/s on an album?
The piano and guitar outro on DT12 after Illumination Theory..
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What's the point of smoking a cigar if you don't inhale?
You draw the smoke into your mouth and exhale, observing the flavors, consistency, and quality of the smoke itself...
Then you blow that stinky, toxic shit out to cloud the nice, clean air of everyone within a 20' radius.
Actually, you should be considerate and not smoke around non-smokers at all.
I (and all other cigar smokers I know) only smoke at our homes or in cigar lounges. People that smoke in other places (where they are generally not welcome, for understandable reasons) are typically assholes.
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I didn't mean to imply smoking in public is assholery behavior. I don't want to smell it, but recognize that in public places where smoking is allowable, my preferences shouldn't automatically infringe on the rights of others. I am not a Liberal.
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I didn't mean to imply smoking in public is assholery behavior. I don't want to smell it, but recognize that in public places where smoking is allowable, my preferences shouldn't automatically infringe on the rights of others. I am not a Liberal.
Not sure what else you would have been implying by that line.
Also not sure why you felt the need to make a political joke, but let's leave those in P/R.
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I only smoke cigars and pipes at my home too or in a tobacco shop some 15 minutes away from my place. I understand how people feel because I don't like cigarette smoke when smoked close to me.
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Apologies for my part in the continued derailment.
On topic, I don't generally read these interviews, they just don't interest me much. But I am always down for hearing/reading anything James has to say.
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I'm not sure having an occasional smoke will destroy your voice, but I can't imagine him smoking on tour and performing at a high level like he needs to for DT. Maybe when he was younger that was possible.
I'm sure cigars aren't the only smokes he enjoys :lol
Well it IS legal here now in the Great White North...
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When's the last time DT had bonus track/s on an album?
The Enemy Inside instrumental in the Japanese version of DT12
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When's the last time DT had bonus track/s on an album?
The Enemy Inside instrumental in the Japanese version of DT12
I didn't even know that was released!
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When's the last time DT had bonus track/s on an album?
If by 'bonus track' you mean 'original song written by the band, not available in the standard edition of the album' (which seems to be the case this time around, judging by James' comment), then the last time was 1997. ("The Way it Used to Be", a b-side in the "Hollow Years" single.)
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When's the last time DT had bonus track/s on an album?
The Enemy Inside instrumental in the Japanese version of DT12
I didn't even know that was released!
:rollin
https://youtu.be/dSRjd_saTDU (https://youtu.be/dSRjd_saTDU)
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I'm not sure having an occasional smoke will destroy your voice, but I can't imagine him smoking on tour and performing at a high level like he needs to for DT. Maybe when he was younger that was possible.
I'm sure cigars aren't the only smokes he enjoys :lol
Well it IS legal here now in the Great White North...
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I'm not so sure that he was high. If you watch it again....I think they just got a case of the laughs/giggles to where there was nothing they could do....they were unable to control the laughter. Been there....done that.....a few times.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qP6pmJdQZ0
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I'm not sure having an occasional smoke will destroy your voice, but I can't imagine him smoking on tour and performing at a high level like he needs to for DT. Maybe when he was younger that was possible.
I'm sure cigars aren't the only smokes he enjoys :lol
Well it IS legal here now in the Great White North...
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I'm not so sure that he was high. If you watch it again....I think they just got a case of the laughs/giggles to where there was nothing they could do....they were unable to control the laughter. Been there....done that.....a few times.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qP6pmJdQZ0
5 years later and this still makes me laugh like the first time :rollin :rollin :rollin
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this is one of my favorites :lol
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:rollin
honestly probably one of the funniest things I've seen from DT. It cracks me up every time and it's great because it's just laughter so I've shown this to people who don't know what DT are but they end up laughing along too.
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Jame's hair in that interview looks like Sean Penn's hair on Fast Times at Ridgemont High... :lol
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When's the last time DT had bonus track/s on an album?
If by 'bonus track' you mean 'original song written by the band, not available in the standard edition of the album' (which seems to be the case this time around, judging by James' comment), then the last time was 1997. ("The Way it Used to Be", a b-side in the "Hollow Years" single.)
Inside Out do like their digipack special editions with bonus tracks, sometimes a whole bonus disc.
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When's the last time DT had bonus track/s on an album?
If by 'bonus track' you mean 'original song written by the band, not available in the standard edition of the album' (which seems to be the case this time around, judging by James' comment), then the last time was 1997. ("The Way it Used to Be", a b-side in the "Hollow Years" single.)
Inside Out do like their digipack special editions with bonus tracks, sometimes a whole bonus disc.
Well, more DT is never a bad thing, right? :metal
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No complaints from me, give me all the bonus material!
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No complaints from me, give me all the bonus material!
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It would be strange for DT to have an original composition as a bonus track, something new for sure.
Let's see, can't wait to read the interview!
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If it's an original composition and it's good, why not just include on the album in the first place? If it's not good, throw it away. I really don't get this bonus stuff. An album is a piece of art for me and a bonus track is an add-on about which I never know if it belongs to the album or not.
It's like reading a great book, reading the last word, and thinking "wow that was awesome" and then realising there's actually a few pages you didn't notice, starting with "oh by the way dude, there's more".
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The only thing that annoys me about bonus tracks is when they're lazily slapped at the end of the disc, rather than incorporating it into the tracklist where it makes most sense. How many times an album has a clear closer, and then comes the bonus track which is like an anticlimatic encore...
Aside from that, more stuff, the better!
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The transcript is almost done. It's nine freaking pages of a Word document, and I'm on page seven. We use a software to transcribe, but it comes out full of mistakes and I need to listen to the audio again and tidy up the result - remove the excessive "you knows", "I means" and try to make it more streamlined and coherent than just a verbatim transcript.
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The only thing that annoys me about bonus tracks is when they're lazily slapped at the end of the disc, rather than incorporating it into the tracklist where it makes most sense. How many times an album has a clear closer, and then comes the bonus track which is like an anticlimatic encore...
Aside from that, more stuff, the better!
I agree with that, The prog band Vanden Plas used to do it all the time and it wound me up! They’d have the clear closer then a random song that doesn’t fit at the end. Maybe DT ran out of disc space?
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The transcript is almost done. It's nine freaking pages of a Word document, and I'm on page seven. We use a software to transcribe, but it comes out full of mistakes and I need to listen to the audio again and tidy up the result - remove the excessive "you knows", "I means" and try to make it more streamlined and coherent than just a verbatim transcript.
Every language has its mannerisms, so this is not a critic per se on the english language... but to non native speakers, those "you know" stick out sooooo much when hearing someone speaking :D good call to remove them!
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When's the last time DT had bonus track/s on an album?
The piano and guitar outro on DT12 after Illumination Theory..
That one was clearly a hidden track, not a bonus track..
When's the last time DT had bonus track/s on an album?
If by 'bonus track' you mean 'original song written by the band, not available in the standard edition of the album' (which seems to be the case this time around, judging by James' comment), then the last time was 1997. ("The Way it Used to Be", a b-side in the "Hollow Years" single.)
Good catch!.. (buenaaa :lol)
I think that this new bonus track is a different case though.. TWiUtB , like Eve or To Live Forever, were songs composed long before they released them as official songs, and also they were all released on EP's or along the single.. I know that we don't know yet how they'll release this new bonus track, but we do know the song was composed at the same time that the rest of the album..
Anyways, I'm cool with any way they decide to release it!..
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I don't know what the bonus track is, but I think it is likely that it might just be the required bonus track for the Japanese release.
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I don't know what the bonus track is, but I think it is likely that it might just be the required bonus track for the Japanese release.
What do you mean required?
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Not to answer for bosk, but, well, as far as I know, albums on Japanese market cost a lot more than your usual run-of-the-mill ~$15, so in order to make it worthwhile for Japanese listeners, the label would often push the band to add some bonus material for Japanese versions of the album. Usually it results in a bonus track or two added, which are not released elsewhere. A lot of bands do that nowadays, so that would be a reasonable assumption.
Looking forward to the interview!
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Many labels have as part of their distribution contracts in Japan that Japanese versions of albums must have exclusive bonus tracks for the Japanese release, or else they will only stock the "import" version of the album in Japan, which cost more yen, which means potentially lower album sales in Japan. This has been in practice since at least the '80s. I believe DT's new label may be one that has such a term.
EDIT: Yeah, kind of what Evermind said.
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I didn't know it was a contractual obligation though, that's interesting, and yeah, makes sense.
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I heard that from Dave Meniketti (Y&T) years ago, but I don't know the specifics beyond that.
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I doubt it has anything to do with the Japanese market. If you look at the bigger InsideOut releases in recent years, almost all of them had bonus tracks or bonus discs. Officially those are on the "limited edition", so it's a way to get people to buy an album sooner and pay more (when the album gets discounted, that'll usually be the standard edition with the bonus stuff missing).
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I doubt it has anything to do with the Japanese market. If you look at the bigger InsideOut releases in recent years, almost all of them had bonus tracks or bonus discs. Officially those are on the "limited edition", so it's a way to get people to buy an album sooner and pay more (when the album gets discounted, that'll usually be the standard edition with the bonus stuff missing).
This is true, but it's always different bonus tracks for Japanese editions. Even if some deluxe European edition has a bonus track, the Japanese version of the same album would have a different bonus track, not available anywhere else.
In some cases, the band would openly tell you to download or listen to the bonus tracks elsewhere, if you bought the actual album. That was the case with Sonata Arctica when they released either The Days of Grays or Stones Grow Her Name (honestly don't remember which one). European edition had one bonus track, Japanese edition had another, and I think the digital release (or some other release) had a third bonus track, and there was no way to get them unless you bought all three editions. The band's singer just said, well, everyone who bought the album is free to find the bonus tracks via any means available.
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The transcript is sent...it will be published today, and the audio will be published tomorrow!
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The transcript is sent...it will be published today, and the audio will be published tomorrow!
:tup
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The transcript is sent...it will be published today, and the audio will be published tomorrow!
:metal. :hefdaddy
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The transcript is sent...it will be published today, and the audio will be published tomorrow!
Can’t wait!
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The transcript is sent...it will be published today, and the audio will be published tomorrow!
Thanks!
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Sweet! Thanks again for your dedication, man :)
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Many labels have as part of their distribution contracts in Japan that Japanese versions of albums must have exclusive bonus tracks for the Japanese release, or else they will only stock the "import" version of the album in Japan, which cost more yen, which means potentially lower album sales in Japan. This has been in practice since at least the '80s.
Just to clarify - apparently it's actually cheaper to sell the "import" version of an album in Japan, then to sell the "domestic" version. So to entice the Japanese public to buy the "domestic" version, labels include bonus tracks. Examples old-school DT fans might be familiar with Awake had a 3" CD containing Eve, and FII had a 3" CD containing the demo version of TAMP and Speak to Me.
But as someone else mentioned, these days, regional bonus tracks, and tracks for "limited" or "deluxe" editions have become much more common. So I guess time will tell exactly what edition or region this bonus track (and perhaps any others that may exist) will end up on.
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in about how many hours will this be posted? Just so i know if i'll read it before i go to bed :-)
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I understand the reasoning and the history of Japanese bonus tracks, just seems like we are beyond that these days with how music is consumed by streaming. I think labels forcing bands to make songs for Japan seems a bit ridiculous in todays world, but I am not really complaining. I'm actually kind of excited to know there will be at least one bonus track for this album. I'm not one to complain about getting more music from a band I love.
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in about how many hours will this be posted? Just so i know if i'll read it before i go to bed :-)
It depends on MinistroRaven, but he told me it should be up in an hour or so.
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And here it is!!!
https://lotsofmuzic.weebly.com/home/its-surprising-how-prolific-and-how-fast-things-were-coming-together-in-the-writing-of-the-new-album-dream-theaters-james-labrie-discusses-the-writing-of-the-new-album-distance-over-timeand-more?fbclid=IwAR1eV6SqRP7AqBWCUQSjbgysLux_Nan7-4R5ZrjTNFRPPvbtAkZVAfA4JmA
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And here it is!!!
https://lotsofmuzic.weebly.com/home/its-surprising-how-prolific-and-how-fast-things-were-coming-together-in-the-writing-of-the-new-album-dream-theaters-james-labrie-discusses-the-writing-of-the-new-album-distance-over-timeand-more?fbclid=IwAR1eV6SqRP7AqBWCUQSjbgysLux_Nan7-4R5ZrjTNFRPPvbtAkZVAfA4JmA
Thanks for the birthday gift :metal :metal
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Wow that was a fantastic read. as I've said, I don't get in to these interviews because people tend to say the same trite things over and over again. But James is a pure pleasure to read. You feel his passion for the music and the band, the appreciation for the talents he's been fortunate enough to work with, all with a degree of humility and humbleness.
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@RodrigoAltaf: Did you manage to listen to something beforehand?
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I would like to know why he does not use his beautiful live vibratto on the albums. I think using them here and there would improve his performances on the records. Thank you!
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And here it is!!!
https://lotsofmuzic.weebly.com/home/its-surprising-how-prolific-and-how-fast-things-were-coming-together-in-the-writing-of-the-new-album-dream-theaters-james-labrie-discusses-the-writing-of-the-new-album-distance-over-timeand-more?fbclid=IwAR1eV6SqRP7AqBWCUQSjbgysLux_Nan7-4R5ZrjTNFRPPvbtAkZVAfA4JmA
Thanks for this, good interview. One thing I found interesting.... they've recorded every show since the ADTOE tour and one day maybe something will see the light of day in terms of ytse jam. That is really good to hear, although I have no expectations of anything soon, but makes me think one day in the distance future we could be seeing some of these old shows get a release in some form.
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thanks!!
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@RodrigoAltaf: Did you manage to listen to something beforehand?
No he didn’t, as promos are not available yet.
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And here it is!!!
https://lotsofmuzic.weebly.com/home/its-surprising-how-prolific-and-how-fast-things-were-coming-together-in-the-writing-of-the-new-album-dream-theaters-james-labrie-discusses-the-writing-of-the-new-album-distance-over-timeand-more?fbclid=IwAR1eV6SqRP7AqBWCUQSjbgysLux_Nan7-4R5ZrjTNFRPPvbtAkZVAfA4JmA
Thanks for the birthday gift :metal :metal
Happy birthday!!!
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Great read Rodrogo. And great questions. No LaBrie burger recipe though :tdwn ;)
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Great read Rodrogo. And great questions. No LaBrie burger recipe though :tdwn ;)
Man...a burger is a burger...you put it in a grill, turn it a few times and it's done!
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Great read Rodrogo. And great questions. No LaBrie burger recipe though :tdwn ;)
Man...a burger is a burger...you put it in a grill, turn it a few times and it's done!
Lol. No man...there are burgers, and then THERE ARE burgers.
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Great interview! :tup
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Great read Rodrogo. And great questions. No LaBrie burger recipe though :tdwn ;)
Man...a burger is a burger...you put it in a grill, turn it a few times and it's done!
Lol. No man...there are burgers, and then THERE ARE burgers.
Rod you are being heretic!!!
There are burgues and THE BURGUERS!! I freaking loves good burguer
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Great read Rodrogo. And great questions. No LaBrie burger recipe though :tdwn ;)
Man...a burger is a burger...you put it in a grill, turn it a few times and it's done!
Lol. No man...there are burgers, and then THERE ARE burgers.
Rod you are being heretic!!!
There are burgues and THE BURGUERS!! I freaking loves good burguer
Riiight!!! They all taste the same to me!
Hey, for the sake of clarity and relevance, I will open another topic and post the interview.
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Great interview, man!
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Thanks!
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That's right, I forgot about the burger comment. Sorry, folks--Rodrigo is being banned from the forum for burger heresy.
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That's right, I forgot about the burger comment. Sorry, folks--Rodrigo is being banned from the forum for burger heresy.
Hahah...come on, man, next time you're in Toronto I'll take you to a place called Burgatory - all burgers are named after capital sins. I'm sure it'll be worth it!
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That's right, I forgot about the burger comment. Sorry, folks--Rodrigo is being banned from the forum for burger heresy.
Hahah...come on, man, next time you're in Toronto I'll take you to a place called Burgatory - all burgers are named after capital sins. I'm sure it'll be worth it!
And to your sins, you have now added bribery!
...and I'm okay with that. :angel:
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That's right, I forgot about the burger comment. Sorry, folks--Rodrigo is being banned from the forum for burger heresy.
Hahah...come on, man, next time you're in Toronto I'll take you to a place called Burgatory - all burgers are named after capital sins. I'm sure it'll be worth it!
Burgerlust?
Burgluttony?
Burgreed?
Slothburger?
Wrathburger?
Burgenvy?
Prideburger?
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Check it out - I usually get the sloth: https://www.burgatorycanada.com/menu/
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They should adopt my names :D
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Wrath and greed look pretty good too. :drool:
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Question to North Americans or burger experts:
My favourite pub here (Argentina) makes different kinds of burgers. One of them (my favourite) is named "North American burger" in the menu. It's made up of cheddar cheese, sliced cucumber, and some onion. (And the meat, of course.)
Is that a common type of burger in the US? Or did the pub name it with the first thing that came to their mind?
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I have never, ever, in all my American gluttonous ways, seen cucumber on a hamburger.
I would consider a basic, common "American" Burger to include American (natch) or cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onion. Those seem almost automatic unless it is a specialty burger. I imagine ketchup and possibly mayo are the top condiment choices.
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Unless 'cucumber' is referring to a 'pickle'.
(these type of responses are what happens when I get up at 5am to help the wife with the Tgiving meal...)
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I've only seen cucumber on burgers in the Netherlands (they seem to put cucumbers on everything). Swap that with bacon and you got a North American burger.
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Wrath and greed look pretty good too. :drool:
Blasphemy Burger... :natalieportman:
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Unless 'cucumber' is referring to a 'pickle'.
(these type of responses are what happens when I get up at 5am to help the wife with the Tgiving meal...)
Well, I googled both, to make sure I was writing the correct thing. It's definitely cucumber. (By the way, it tastes nice. Maybe it's the combination with the cheddar.)
Happy Thanksgiving! :)
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I have never, ever, in all my American gluttonous ways, seen cucumber on a hamburger.
I would consider a basic, common "American" Burger to include American (natch) or cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onion. Those seem almost automatic unless it is a specialty burger. I imagine ketchup and possibly mayo are the top condiment choices.
OK, thanks! That's more like it.
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Wrath and greed look pretty good too. :drool:
Greed all the way, but get those pickles out of there.
Also, where's the Lust burger?
Question to North Americans or burger experts:
My favourite pub here (Argentina) makes different kinds of burgers. One of them (my favourite) is named "North American burger" in the menu. It's made up of cheddar cheese, sliced cucumber, and some onion. (And the meat, of course.)
Is that a common type of burger in the US? Or did the pub name it with the first thing that came to their mind?
Never heard of cucumbers on a burger. Maybe you don't commonly have pickles there and the cuke is taking the place of the pickles?? In any event, a common "American" burger would have most or all of the following: American cheese, ketchup, mustard, pickles, onions, lettuce and tomato.
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Never heard of cucumbers on a burger. Maybe you don't commonly have pickles there and the cuke is taking the place of the pickles?? In any event, a common "American" burger would have most or all of the following: American cheese, ketchup, mustard, pickles, onions, lettuce and tomato.
Nah, we have pickles on supermarkets, but I think they are expensive to most people; hence why they are not very popular on burgers, or any dishes really.
That sounds so tasty! :) I think it's also what I usually have at Burger King. (That is, the one time I'm able to go every couple years.)