Author Topic: Systematic Chaos - Dream Theater Tribute Band (Read 14423 times)

JayOctavarium · « **on:** December 31, 2013, 07:16:36 AM »

A friend of a friend (seriously) is in this

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AC9ww4Z-Qa8&feature=youtu.be

They are based in San Diego I think... so all ya'll Southern Californians... keep your eyes open!

rumborak · « **Reply #1 on:** December 31, 2013, 08:30:11 AM »

As many of you know, I played for several years in a DT tribute band. We had one golden rule that was not to be violated: Do NOT try to look like the band members.

Seeing that video just now, the rule was there for a reason.

Regarding their skill, I would have to hear live audio to judge. This was all overdubbed.

BlobVanDam · « **Reply #2 on:** December 31, 2013, 08:34:22 AM »

DT is not a band with a strong image that should really be emulated by a cover/tribute band.
If you're forming a tribute band of some 70's or 80's bands, wigs are fine, but it looks really silly when you're trying to copy something like a modern prog band.

rumborak · « **Reply #3 on:** December 31, 2013, 08:38:11 AM »

The bass player is not doing a good job looking Asian.

JayOctavarium · « **Reply #4 on:** December 31, 2013, 10:31:06 AM »

Quote from: rumborak on December 31, 2013, 08:38:11 AM

The bass player is not doing a good job looking Asian.

kirksnosehair · « **Reply #5 on:** December 31, 2013, 10:50:10 AM »

Yeah, going for "the look" just seems....cheesy or something. No one's going to see Dream Theater these days because of how hunky everyone in the band is

No offence to the guys themselves, of course.

rumborak · « **Reply #6 on:** December 31, 2013, 11:04:47 AM »

It's not just the look actually. If you look at the keyboard player, he has the swivel keyboard, the notation stand, and he does the Jordanesque "fist into the audience" at 2:20.

In my opinion, what they need is Nicky. He got James down to a T.

TheAtliator · « **Reply #7 on:** December 31, 2013, 11:19:04 AM »

Really? When I saw this I thought the look was REALLY cool. They really nail it because it's a lot more than just wigs. They really get the details. Even the overdub guy.

antigoon · « **Reply #8 on:** December 31, 2013, 12:31:24 PM »

This is hilarious. Although I gotta say the guy playing Jordan definitely has the mannerisms down pat

PROGdrummer · « **Reply #9 on:** December 31, 2013, 01:02:41 PM »

The JP clone looks ridiculous

antigoon · « **Reply #10 on:** December 31, 2013, 01:30:23 PM »

No DT with Portnoy clone band will ever be complete without a drum tech Jose imitator to swing the mic around.

rumborak · « **Reply #11 on:** December 31, 2013, 02:15:22 PM »

Quote from: PROGdrummer on December 31, 2013, 01:02:41 PM

The JP clone looks ridiculous

I was actually wondering whether they made him bulk up.

rumborak · « **Reply #12 on:** December 31, 2013, 02:19:48 PM »

I really would like to hear a live recording though. If they put as much effort into their playing as they put into their looks, they could be really good.

Madman Shepherd · « **Reply #13 on:** December 31, 2013, 02:58:50 PM »

Yeah and MP didn't spit all over the place. Very inaccurate portrayal.

Seriously though, like others have said, the image is ridiculous. If it were an Ozzy tribute then sure, the vocalist could wear those blue circular glasses and waddle around like he shit himself, and that would be fine...but this was just odd.

The music seemed pretty good. The vocalist wasn't bad, but was very bad for a Dream Theater tribute band.

Zook · « **Reply #14 on:** December 31, 2013, 03:04:12 PM »

Quote from: Madman Shepherd on December 31, 2013, 02:58:50 PM

If it were an Ozzy tribute then sure, the vocalist could wear those blue circular glasses and waddle around like he shit himself

lol so true

BlobVanDam · « **Reply #15 on:** December 31, 2013, 07:32:52 PM »

Quote from: rumborak on December 31, 2013, 11:04:47 AM

In my opinion, what they need is Nicky. He got James down to a T.

I would pay to see that band.

And promptly leave. But they'd still get my money for having the balls to go out there.

JayOctavarium · « **Reply #16 on:** December 31, 2013, 08:23:56 PM »

Bassist looks like Mike Dirnt in a Myung wig

hipodilski · « **Reply #17 on:** January 01, 2014, 07:44:22 AM »

Corny image or not, a band is as good as its drummer. And sorry, but this fellow is awfully bad. I mean, how bad can you be if you can't even play Honor Thy Father's intro properly?! It's one of the easiest MPisms ever.

Syzzle · « **Reply #18 on:** January 01, 2014, 07:59:54 AM »

Yeah the drummer is pretty bad they should probably hold auditions soon to replace him.

? · « **Reply #19 on:** January 01, 2014, 08:03:39 AM »

Quote from: Syzzle on January 01, 2014, 07:59:54 AM

Yeah the drummer is pretty bad they should probably hold auditions soon to replace him.

Needless to say, they need to find 7 drummers who look like the ones who auditioned for DT

ugly_guitar_guy · « **Reply #20 on:** March 06, 2014, 04:25:21 PM »

Quote from: rumborak on December 31, 2013, 02:15:22 PM

Quote from: PROGdrummer on December 31, 2013, 01:02:41 PM
The JP clone looks ridiculous

I was actually wondering whether they made him bulk up.

Lol, this is my favorite thread about us yet guys! And no, I was not "asked" to "bulk up." I'm a pretty swol guy and a couple pushups before a performance to really enhance the guns is all it takes to really put it all together!

Most people don't separate "tribute" band from "cover" band. We're a tribute to dream theater, which is to give the audience the closest experience to a DT performance as possible (visual as well as audio). If you think that takes away from the music, then I'm sorry to hear that. We're gonna be out playing a lot this year, and we're looking forward to the fun times ahead playing DT music for their fans. We hope you can all make it to a show and if you still don't like it come up and talk to us. We're all nice guys and fellow DT fans, not ego-driven maniacs. Hell, I might even buy ya a beer.

Catch ya guys on the road!

C Bro

MinistryOfLostSouls · « **Reply #21 on:** March 06, 2014, 05:04:59 PM »

Quote from: antigoon on December 31, 2013, 12:31:24 PM

This is hilarious. Although I gotta say the guy playing Jordan definitely has the mannerisms down pat

Jordan smiles when he is playing.

Considering that they are "available for booking worldwide" and have a manager I'm hoping that they will be paying Dream Theater their performance royalties through The Harry Fox Agency and have appropriately applied for permission to Dream Theater and Road Runner, for the use of the bands likenesses and marks for the purposes of generating a profit. Wouldn't want to be accused of bootlegging a whole band.

As I Am · « **Reply #22 on:** March 06, 2014, 05:35:31 PM »

Wow, got to get rid of the wigs

Other than that, not bad and I'd be interested in seeing you guys.

ugly_guitar_guy · « **Reply #23 on:** March 06, 2014, 05:38:09 PM »

Quote from: MinistryOfLostSouls on March 06, 2014, 05:04:59 PM

Quote from: antigoon on December 31, 2013, 12:31:24 PM
This is hilarious. Although I gotta say the guy playing Jordan definitely has the mannerisms down pat

Jordan smiles when he is playing.

Considering that they are "available for booking worldwide" and have a manager I'm hoping that they will be paying Dream Theater their performance royalties through The Harry Fox Agency and have appropriately applied for permission to Dream Theater and Road Runner, for the use of the bands likenesses and marks for the purposes of generating a profit. Wouldn't want to be accused of bootlegging a whole band.

I wouldn't lose sleep worrying yourself about that, but thanks for your concern.

Quote from: As I Am on March 06, 2014, 05:35:31 PM

Wow, got to get rid of the wigs Other than that, not bad and I'd be interested in seeing you guys.

Who said we're wearing wigs??

Glad we've peaked your interest. See you at a show!

Shadow Ninja 2.0 · « **Reply #24 on:** March 06, 2014, 05:41:00 PM »

No, you want to pique their interest. If you peak it, then they'll never be more interested in you.

ugly_guitar_guy · « **Reply #25 on:** March 06, 2014, 05:45:19 PM »

Quote from: Shadow Ninja 2.0 on March 06, 2014, 05:41:00 PM

No, you want to pique their interest. If you peak it, then they'll never be more interested in you.

I also can't spell annemone... wait... anemonknee.... dammit.....

You know what, I'm gonna stick with guitar. I've got songs to learn. Oh, and lifting.

ImNewDontKillMe · « **Reply #26 on:** March 06, 2014, 06:09:07 PM »

Oh my god why

Shadow Ninja 2.0 · « **Reply #27 on:** March 06, 2014, 06:09:53 PM »

Rodni Demental · « **Reply #28 on:** March 06, 2014, 07:32:02 PM »

I think the 'tribute' side to it is less important than the sound, but it's cool to see you guys have gone all in and out. In any case, the music sounds great, so if that's what your DT covers sound like then rock on and keep it up is all I have to say.

PetFish · « **Reply #29 on:** March 06, 2014, 09:15:41 PM »

This is one of the coolest things I've ever seen, great work.

How many people on Youtube have JP guitars and sound pretty much exactly like JP? These guys not only have the sound but they're going the extra mile and I think that's admirable. Every other 'tribute' band (KISS, Bon Jovi, etc) all look and act just like the real band so I dunno what the problem is with these guys doing the same.

Also, Fake James LaBrie was moving around way too much, he needs to stand perfectly still to *really* nail it.

Dirty30 · « **Reply #30 on:** March 07, 2014, 01:51:38 AM »

Quote from: rumborak on December 31, 2013, 11:04:47 AM

In my opinion, what they need is Nicky. He got James down to a T.

I agree, though it was a huge letdown not to see 'James' wail on the tambourine and swig from the water bottle.

All in all, great job. If you ever came to Missoula, MT. I wouldn't miss the show.

MinistryOfLostSouls · « **Reply #31 on:** March 07, 2014, 02:28:46 AM »

Quote

I wouldn't lose sleep worrying yourself about that, but thanks for your concern.

I won't. You would actually have to make money for Dream Theater to give a shit. That will never happen.

Mladen · « **Reply #32 on:** March 07, 2014, 02:38:08 AM »

That was cool and disturbing at the same time. Also, this is the closest we'll ever get to seeing Portnoy playing On the backs of angels and Bridges in the sky.

mirko_metal_88 · « **Reply #33 on:** March 07, 2014, 02:43:25 AM »

This is ridiculous....

ugly_guitar_guy · « **Reply #34 on:** March 07, 2014, 10:34:18 AM »

Quote from: MinistryOfLostSouls on March 07, 2014, 02:28:46 AM

I won't. You would actually have to make money for Dream Theater to give a shit. That will never happen.

Quote from: mirko_metal_88 on March 07, 2014, 02:43:25 AM

This is ridiculous....

If we were in this for the money I'm sure we could find more popular groups to tribute and get paid from. This is completely about the fun of it and being fans of DT ourselves. Just so happens we're all musicians that look "close enough" that we can take it to the next level of performance. I get that it's not for everybody, but how about a show of support for 5 guys getting together and having FUN playing DT music for DT fans?!

And for the record, we're already "unofficially" DT approved because they're using part of our EPK video in their touring intermission video. If it's good enough for them then hopefully it'll be good enough for all you guys!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7hTzzusmZ4

For all the others who dig what we're doing, thanks a bunch! Now I gotta get back to practicing. Still got a lot of songs to learn...

News: Video of online chat between fans and members of Dream Theater: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sx8cLlXnHpA&feature=youtu.be (*no chickens were harmed during the filming of this chat)

Author Topic: Systematic Chaos - Dream Theater Tribute Band (Read 14423 times)