Author Topic: Sons of Apollo (feat. Portnoy & Sherinian) (Read 467607 times)

MirrorMask · « **Reply #3150 on:** February 02, 2018, 12:13:42 PM »

Maybe Billy Jean will be one of the covers in the set?

Adami · « **Reply #3151 on:** February 02, 2018, 12:15:57 PM »

Clearly SoA are going to be opening for Billy Gibbons' solo.

cramx3 · « **Reply #3152 on:** February 02, 2018, 12:34:51 PM »

Maybe between sets they show scenes from Billy Madison?

Adami · « **Reply #3153 on:** February 02, 2018, 12:43:02 PM »

Quote from: cramx3 on February 02, 2018, 12:34:51 PM

Maybe between sets they show scenes from Billy Madison?

Only if the show is MCd by Billy Crystal.

Orbert · « **Reply #3154 on:** February 02, 2018, 12:58:33 PM »

Just don't tell my heart

axeman90210 · « **Reply #3155 on:** February 02, 2018, 12:58:39 PM »

Another Day cover with Bill Clinton on sax?

Orbert · « **Reply #3156 on:** February 02, 2018, 01:01:08 PM »

Billy Clinton

The Walrus · « **Reply #3157 on:** February 02, 2018, 01:14:33 PM »

Maybe Billy Bob Thornton will buy a ticket.

cramx3 · « **Reply #3158 on:** February 02, 2018, 01:14:38 PM »

Followed by a quiz outside the venue from Billy on the Steet?

PetFish · « **Reply #3159 on:** February 02, 2018, 02:09:55 PM »

I didn't know Billy Loomis was a musician. I thought him and his buddy were just psycho Mom-killers.

Madman Shepherd · « **Reply #3160 on:** February 02, 2018, 04:46:15 PM »

Maybe a special reading of

by pseudo billy goat looking guest

Architeuthis · « **Reply #3161 on:** February 02, 2018, 08:37:17 PM »

So does anybody know if SOA are gonna announce any more US dates besides a hand full of dates on the east coast?

Adami · « **Reply #3162 on:** February 02, 2018, 08:43:15 PM »

Quote from: Architeuthis on February 02, 2018, 08:37:17 PM

So does anybody know if SOA are gonna announce any more US dates besides a hand full of dates on the east coast?

I'd imagine so. Seems like an odd tour if they don't.

They have March-June free, so I assume those will be filled up at some point.

Architeuthis · « **Reply #3163 on:** February 02, 2018, 08:51:57 PM »

I hope so, I'd like to catch that if they head to the Pacific Northwest.

Cool Chris · « **Reply #3164 on:** February 03, 2018, 12:04:12 AM »

Quote from: Adami on February 02, 2018, 08:43:15 PM

They have March-June free, so I assume those will be filled up at some point.

Mike will be in the studio with his new band during those months.

MinistroRaven · « **Reply #3165 on:** February 03, 2018, 06:07:54 AM »

Quote from: Cool Chris on February 03, 2018, 12:04:12 AM

Quote from: Adami on February 02, 2018, 08:43:15 PM
They have March-June free, so I assume those will be filled up at some point.

Mike will be in the studio with his new band during those months.

Tick · « **Reply #3166 on:** February 03, 2018, 06:15:30 AM »

"Some call me.....Tim"

TAC · « **Reply #3167 on:** February 03, 2018, 03:16:10 PM »

Me too.

The Walrus · « **Reply #3168 on:** February 03, 2018, 03:50:14 PM »

Sons of Apolltoe

The Three have posted

Hourglass Prison · « **Reply #3169 on:** February 03, 2018, 08:59:57 PM »

Quote from: Tick on February 03, 2018, 06:15:30 AM

"Some call me.....Tim"

Tim the Enchanter!

Mister Gold · « **Reply #3170 on:** February 04, 2018, 05:04:47 AM »

So uh, given the controversy that hit the web while the album was first coming out, I mostly avoided listening to the Sons of Apollo debut. Finally decided to give it a spin the other night and I have a feeling a lot of folks here aren't going to be happy- but I think I like it better than most Dream Theater albums?

For the record, I don't think Psychotic Symphony is even remotely on par with any of Dream Theater's top four albums (i.e. Images & Words, Awake, SFAM and Six Degrees)- but I think I like it about as much as I do say Train of Thought, Falling Into Infinity or A Dramatic Turn of Events.

It's not a very original album by any means, but I think the band has promise. If Mike is able to stick to a particular band for once and keep at it for a second or third album, I think Sons of Apollo have potential to do something pretty good. They just need to experiment a bit more and offer something new to the table. The talent and chemistry is there and the songs on PS actually aren't bad.

RodrigoAltaf · « **Reply #3171 on:** February 04, 2018, 05:27:47 AM »

They played their first ever concert last night at Cruise to the Edge, and here´s the setlist:

God of the Sun
Signs of the Time
Labyrinth
Billy Sheehan´s bass solo
Lost in Oblivion
Prophet Song/Save Me (Queen covers)
Alive
Opus Maximus
Derek solo
LINES IN THE FCUKING SAND!!!!

MirrorMask · « **Reply #3172 on:** February 04, 2018, 05:34:21 AM »

Quote from: RodrigoAltaf on February 04, 2018, 05:27:47 AM

They played their first ever concert last night at Cruise to the Edge, and here´s the setlist:

God of the Sun
Signs of the Time
Labyrinth
Billy Sheehan´s bass solo
Lost in Oblivion
Prophet Song/Save Me (Queen covers)
Alive
Opus Maximus
Derek solo
LINES IN THE FCUKING SAND!!!!

Sorry but you got the emphasis wrong. THEY PLAYED THE PROPHET'S SONG!!!!! Need a video ASAP!!!!

And... no Coming Home? seems weird...

RodrigoAltaf · « **Reply #3173 on:** February 04, 2018, 05:49:03 AM »

Yeah, I thought it was strange too, one of the songs they made a video for was not played live. But they´ll have a second set on the cruise, so it might be played.

Mister Gold · « **Reply #3174 on:** February 04, 2018, 05:51:07 AM »

Quote from: RodrigoAltaf on February 04, 2018, 05:27:47 AM

They played their first ever concert last night at Cruise to the Edge, and here´s the setlist:

God of the Sun
Signs of the Time
Labyrinth
Billy Sheehan´s bass solo
Lost in Oblivion
Prophet Song/Save Me (Queen covers)
Alive
Opus Maximus
Derek solo
LINES IN THE FCUKING SAND!!!!

Okay, I have to hear how JSS sounds on Lines In The Sand!

MinistroRaven · « **Reply #3175 on:** February 04, 2018, 06:07:11 AM »

Quote from: RodrigoAltaf on February 04, 2018, 05:27:47 AM

They played their first ever concert last night at Cruise to the Edge, and here´s the setlist:

God of the Sun
Signs of the Time
Labyrinth
Billy Sheehan´s bass solo
Lost in Oblivion
Prophet Song/Save Me (Queen covers)
Alive
Opus Maximus
Derek solo
LINES IN THE FCUKING SAND!!!!

And they recorded the whole thing for a live release in BLURAY/DVD/CD/CD in a super special packing hand numbered and signed by the whole band

devieira73 · « **Reply #3176 on:** February 04, 2018, 06:13:22 AM »

It seems a shortened, setlist, right? I guess they will play more songs on a more "normal" show. Anyway, I was curious about the setlist, cool!

TAC · « **Reply #3177 on:** February 04, 2018, 06:20:20 AM »

I'm glad there's only one DT song in the setlist, especially as the last song. I think that's the way to do this.

Mister Gold · « **Reply #3178 on:** February 04, 2018, 06:25:24 AM »

Quote from: MinistroRaven on February 04, 2018, 06:07:11 AM

Quote from: RodrigoAltaf on February 04, 2018, 05:27:47 AM
They played their first ever concert last night at Cruise to the Edge, and here´s the setlist:

God of the Sun
Signs of the Time
Labyrinth
Billy Sheehan´s bass solo
Lost in Oblivion
Prophet Song/Save Me (Queen covers)
Alive
Opus Maximus
Derek solo
LINES IN THE FCUKING SAND!!!!

And they recorded the whole thing for a live release in BLURAY/DVD/CD/CD in a super special packing hand numbered and signed by the whole band

Seriously?! Shit, I'm legit jealous. If there's any way to get a copy of that release at a decent price, I'll be looking for it.

devieira73 · « **Reply #3179 on:** February 04, 2018, 06:31:00 AM »

Quote from: MirrorMask on February 04, 2018, 05:34:21 AM

Sorry but you got the emphasis wrong. THEY PLAYED THE PROPHET'S SONG!!!!! Need a video ASAP!!!!

I think that was extremely cool! I would love if they play covers on the more "B-sides" ou less known songs of the classic bands. They really did that vocal part of Queen song live?

cramx3 · « **Reply #3180 on:** February 04, 2018, 06:37:31 AM »

Quote from: devieira73 on February 04, 2018, 06:13:22 AM

It seems a shortened, setlist, right? I guess they will play more songs on a more "normal" show. Anyway, I was curious about the setlist, cool!

Yea, Im guessing there will be more for their headline gigs. I actually tweeted them saying to play the full album and more and both Bumblefoot and Derek liked it, so I think that's a possibility. Since there's another set on this cruise, maybe we see the rest of the album and different covers.

KevShmev · « **Reply #3181 on:** February 04, 2018, 06:39:41 AM »

I can see it now: fans are going to be more excited about this new band playing covers than their own songs.

goo-goo · « **Reply #3182 on:** February 04, 2018, 06:49:12 AM »

Jeff's brother just passed a day or two ago. Not sure if the initial tour dates could be cancelled because of this.

RodrigoAltaf · « **Reply #3183 on:** February 04, 2018, 06:51:20 AM »

Quote from: KevShmev on February 04, 2018, 06:39:41 AM

I can see it now: fans are going to be more excited about this new band playing covers than their own songs.

Not really, it´s more a case of curiosity about how they will fill their setlist, particularly with the Dream Theater songs from FII. And Jeff has done Queen tributes in the past, Prophet´s Song is a hidden gem in the band´s catalogue, hence the excitement.

Mister Gold · « **Reply #3184 on:** February 04, 2018, 06:54:55 AM »

Quote from: KevShmev on February 04, 2018, 06:39:41 AM

I can see it now: fans are going to be more excited about this new band playing covers than their own songs.

I mean, the prospects of hearing Jeff Scott Soto sing over one of Dream Theater's best songs does have me excited! I generally like his voice more than James', so I'm curious to hear his take on such an iconic DT song.

That said, I do like the band's own original material so far. I think a song like Labyrinth or God of the Sun would be awesome to see played live. The big thing for me is seeing how these guys will try to progress and define their distinct sound moving forward.

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