The Official Flying Colors Thread

[TheAtliator]

"especially special" is the famous line from Metropolis Pt 1 live at Scenes From New York!!

[Nick]

And if you thought JLB was awkward on the mic.. 

   I don't.  And I don't think I've ever heard that said before, so I'm not even sure what you mean.

But anyway, can't wait to listen to the stream.  Checking it out now...

"Especially special".

I´m glad someone else finally picked this up!!! WTF does "especially special" mean?!?!?!?

The 1% of the 1%. Think of it as SUPER SPECIAL!!! Just hyperbole, much like prog event of the millennium.

[Shadow2222]

My Bluray is waiting at home. I'm excited to watch it, especially (special) after listening to some of the official stream. Has anyone watched the tour documentary yet? I'm looking forward to that, as those are my favorite bonus features on live concert videos.

[Shadow2222]

Well, I'm disappointed. The Bluray does not work, and there seem to be errors in the files themselves when I check them on my PC. Multiple people with the same issue tried to complain on the official Facebook, and the posts were removed

EDIT: Hmm, it works in my friend's Bluray player. Bizarre...

[bobs23]

FWIW, I pre-ordered the bluray bundle from Radiant and the disc played perfectly.

[Shadow2222]

FWIW, I pre-ordered the bluray bundle from Radiant and the disc played perfectly.

Yeah, I'm a little confused. Me and my friend watched the entire concert and documentary just fine on his Bluray player, but both of our PlayStation 3s and PCs could not play it (which is bizarre, because I've never had compatibility issues). It isn't a big deal though. Great concert and great audio.

[Nick]

It's going to be an issue if my PS3 doesn't play it, it's my only Blu-Ray player. Currently the only other Blu-Ray that hasn't played is LTE...

[ReaperKK]

So are you guys happy with the show. From the videos I saw online it seemed very dry, made me less interested in the show.

[Mindflux]

Well, I'm disappointed. The Bluray does not work, and there seem to be errors in the files themselves when I check them on my PC. Multiple people with the same issue tried to complain on the official Facebook, and the posts were removed

EDIT: Hmm, it works in my friend's Bluray player. Bizarre...

There was a post about some 'older' players not playing 25FPS video and they were going to remaster it at 29FPS (US standard) and give them to anyone having trouble. I need to try mine out.

[bobs23]

It's going to be an issue if my PS3 doesn't play it, it's my only Blu-Ray player. Currently the only other Blu-Ray that hasn't played is LTE...

Nick, are you saying that you can't play LTE on any player? If so let me know, I can fix that for you.

[Nick]

It's going to be an issue if my PS3 doesn't play it, it's my only Blu-Ray player. Currently the only other Blu-Ray that hasn't played is LTE...

Nick, are you saying that you can't play LTE on any player? If so let me know, I can fix that for you.

My only Blu-Ray player has always been my PS3. When LTE was first released it didn't work. I waited a few years (Ps3 gets system updates), tried again, and no luck. I'll try again tonight and let you know how it goes.

[countoftuscany42]

turns out i actually did receive one of the posters! 
for some reason it was delivered separate from the rest of the package, but im glad i got one 

[Nick]

My poster and Blu-Ray came together, and oddly enough so did another Blu-Ray and poster.

[Nick]

And... the menu won't even come up, fantastic.

[Mindflux]

turns out i actually did receive one of the posters! 
for some reason it was delivered separate from the rest of the package, but im glad i got one 

Rock!

[Mindflux]

Just tried my bluray, no love.

[Shadow2222]

I know its not the best news, but similar to what Mindflux posted earlier, I received an email back from the company and they said, while it may take 2-3 weeks, they will be mailing out another Bluray to all customers once they re-press it.

Sorry Nick I know that doesn't help right now.

[King Postwhore]

So now I'm wondering if I should hold off buying it.

[TheAtliator]

My poster and Blu-Ray came together, and oddly enough so did another Blu-Ray and poster.

They accidentally sent you two??  Did you order within 2 minutes of an infomercial or something?

seriously though that's weird..

[jingle.boy]

And... the menu won't even come up, fantastic.

Grand... I'm in the same boat in that a PS3 is my only blu-ray player.  Awaiting my delivery, but gonna be annoyed if it don't work.

[hefdaddy42]

My poster and Blu-Ray came together, and oddly enough so did another Blu-Ray and poster.

Send one Blu-Ray to me.

Especially since you can't watch it anyway.

[Nick]

My poster and Blu-Ray came together, and oddly enough so did another Blu-Ray and poster.

Send one Blu-Ray to me.

Especially since you can't watch it anyway.

I sent an email to Mascot with no reply thus far.

I plan on giving away the extra set on my show at some point.

[Mindflux]

I sent an email to Mascot with no reply thus far.

I plan on giving away the extra set on my show at some point.

"Ok kids, tonight we're giving away a Flying Colors Bluray, that's right! FLYING COLORS, BABY.  Ok caller #10 gets a FC Bluray That probably won't work in your player!"

[Nick]

Well, it'll be free, I'll mention the issue, and basically suggest noone with a PS3 try for it.

[Mindflux]

Well, it'll be free, I'll mention the issue, and basically suggest noone with a PS3 try for it.

Mine doesn't work and I don't have a PS3.   I do have a Sony bluray player though... so it's probably still some crap Sony issue.

[Mosh]

So are you guys happy with the show. From the videos I saw online it seemed very dry, made me less interested in the show.

I hope someone addresses this; I felt the same way.

[rumborak]

Well, it'll be free, I'll mention the issue, and basically suggest noone with a PS3 try for it.

Mine doesn't work and I don't have a PS3.   I do have a Sony bluray player though... so it's probably still some crap Sony issue.

I really don't know anything about BluRay and stuff, but Sony has in the past done their own thing with CDs where only half of the players could play it.

[rumborak]

So are you guys happy with the show. From the videos I saw online it seemed very dry, made me less interested in the show.

I'm actually in the same boat. Then again, to be honest, it reflects the live atmosphere reasonably well (I saw them in NYC), because frankly, Casey is a terrible frontman. He looked disengaged most of the time. His constant tuning of his guitar (really a rookie mistake, if you don't let your guitar acclimate) made him look a bit like an amateur surrounded by professionals.

I should point out again that I looooove the album. It's just live it wasn't as good.

[Mindflux]

I got an email from Mascot this morning.

They claim the fixed discs are already being pressed and will be arriving in 2 weeks.

[Perpetual Change]

So are you guys happy with the show. From the videos I saw online it seemed very dry, made me less interested in the show.

I'm actually in the same boat. Then again, to be honest, it reflects the live atmosphere reasonably well (I saw them in NYC), because frankly, Casey is a terrible frontman. He looked disengaged most of the time. His constant tuning of his guitar (really a rookie mistake, if you don't let your guitar acclimate) made him look a bit like an amateur surrounded by professionals.

I should point out again that I looooove the album. It's just live it wasn't as good.

Yeah, I'm gonna have to skip this one too. While I also love the album, the live versions don't really bring anything to the table. And honestly there's so much Portnoy / Morse live material that I really have to pick and choose which ones I'm going to go for. Otherwise, I'd be spending most of the money I slot for new records and DVDs on Portnoy and Morse

[bosk1]

I comlpetely get not wanting to go out and buy a dedicated Blu Ray player if your PS3 is really supposed to be able to play all Blu Ray disks, and I also get that it sucks buying something and then not being able to play it.  But that being said, I also want to point out that Blu Ray players are actually pretty inexpensive, and you can get one for not much more than a couple of Blu Ray movie combos, so...

[Perpetual Change]

Anyone without a BluRay player should keep an eye out for Black Friday / Cyber Monday sales. As Bosk says, they are cheap already. Around Black Friday, you can get a whole BluRay / sound system combo for a couple hundred bucks (or less)

[philmcson]

DVD arrived today, together with the poster. Cool!

So, this live concert is definitely a great prop for everyone who attended their shows and for the guys who didn't but want to see them in action. I personally went to one of their gigs so I can compare the live feeling with the DVD. Well, it certainly brewed up some kind of nostalgia within my heart and I liked the cheering Dutch attendees. Highlights of the show were Casey's solo spot, Mike singing Repentance and wildly drumming at the end of Shoulda coulda woulda, as well as Steve soloing. They even played a classic Deep Purple song I won't name right now to avoid unnecessary spoiling 
Minuses were the "too silent sound production", I didn't really get the proper concert feeling until I turned my TV a bit too loud. And the camera views had at times a bit of that "DT concert presented by Ytsejam records" vibe, which is ok when you order from YJR, but when you buy an official, "special" DVD, you maybe expect some more expensive cameras and exclusive views.

Overall, this DVD will nevertheless be a great addition to my concert shelf 

[bosk1]

Just got this today (CD and DVD).  Really enjoying it so far.  Even though Repentence is on the short list of songs I usualyl skip on Systematic Chaos, this version is really nice.  Shortening it up is just what this song needed.

[Nick]

Tonight on my radio show (www.wpapu.com) I'll be giving out a Blu-Ray+Poster of Live in Europe. You have to be in chat (www.wpapu.com/chat) at some point during the first two hours of the show (which runs from 6-9pm EST) to win. Alternatively if you sign up for the mailing list at https://www.wpapu.com/Info.html between now and 8pm EST you will also be eligible to win. This list is for a weekly reminder about the show and to receive the podcast of the show. \

Please note that some have reported issues playing the blu-ray, especially on PS3 systems.

Good luck!