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Dream Theater => Dream Theater => Topic started by: geeeemo on May 10, 2020, 09:38:18 AM
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Four years ago on Mother's Day, I went to my first Dream Theater concert - in Oakland's Fox Theater. I had just discovered DT a few months prior and was excited to go to my first concert in 15 years. (That being Metallica when I was pregnant with my 2nd son). Since DT wasn't a fan favorite in my house or with girlfriends, I got my sister-in-law to go on the road trip with me. We drove 4 hours through the beautiful Sierra Nevada mountains in spring and had a lovely day in Jack London Square. I was a bit late in buying tickets but splurged and was able to get front row balcony center, JP side :o.
I had learned the story of TA and had listened quite a few times so I was ready. I gave a brief overview to my SIL. The show started, and from the beginning narration and the NOMAC vibrating evil hums, I was mesmerized! The musicianship! The bands obvious joy of playing! JLB's perfect singing of each character. And wth? John Petrucci and his guitar! :hefdaddy.
I was hooked after that. I told my hubby and son, if they come back thru on this tour, you Have to see it.
We did, twice more.
Since that first show, I have seen them 7x, 3 VIP's, one after-show meet, hosted one preshow DT USA party and went to one of the London shows. I have made some friends who love DT like I do and even met one girlfriend from Denmark in London. :heart
Mother's Day is a great day. Being a mom is my number 1 thing ever! And adding DT to that list of memories makes it even better!
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That's a great story Geeeemo! Happy Mama's Day!
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That's awesome! :)
And that's pretty much just how I feel about DT. I think there is a lot of energy and joy in their shows. I know they aren't running around on stage but I don't need or even really want them to. There's this positive energy they put forth and I think their shows are amazing experiences.
Can't wait until we can all see them live again.
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What a great story! And happy Mothers Day!
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7 times in four years? Man, I wish. It's been three times in five years for me
Also yeah I hear what you're saying. 2/3 times I've been in second row in front of JP and I'm always utterly mesmerized
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Very nice story and happy mum day.
Funny, the Astonishing Tour concert I went to is a significant father moment to me, since it was the first time both wife and step-daughter came to see DT with me. Great show and great experience.
It was my first time seeing DT sitting down and it felt strange, but we witnessed a definitely funny moment when Jordan suddenly left the stage between numbers leaving James to hang with a major WTF look in his eyes, only to return after a couple of seconds and start the song's intro with a big embarassed smile on his face.
Anyways, hugs to mothers everywhere.
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Geemo, was The Astonishing the first DT album you heard?
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Geemo, was The Astonishing the first DT album you heard?
Yes! I had heard PMU around 1990-91. My cousin said “ you have to hear this” and I remember thinking, “Wow so big and so full, and that singer!”. I kind of forgot about it. I was in the midst of moving and a career change.
So, fast forward to 2016, my kids are older and I wanted to get on board with streaming music on my phone for running and then also in my office. I got on spotify. I liked metal, but was picky. Then I thought, what about that band DT, I wonder if they have any other music? :rollin
So, I bounced around and listened to this and that. Maybe the Greatest Hit got me started. Home, Rooted, Nightmare, SS, OtBoA. But as I got more and more interested I noticed the latest album had just come out and I was like, are they touring??
My son and I had a road trip planned for spring break. He was in his infancy of his musical ride. We bought 3 CD’s for the road, TA, and the new ones from Judas Priest and Iron Maiden.
After the TA show, I went home and just immersed in that album, but also went online and learned..they had another similar album...Scenes. That was my 2nd, and I think I only listened to that for the next 3 months! :metal
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That's totally awesome. I love The Astonishing but had already been a fan for a while and I don't think I've talked to anyone whose very first album was TA. That tour was incredible.
And Scenes is my favorite, so I can totally relate to listening to it for months. :)