A VIEW FROM THE TOP OF THE WORLD - DTHQ Interview part 3 AVAILABLE NOW!!!

[MinistroRaven]

Part 1
https://youtu.be/vCoiAWQigP4



Part 2

https://youtu.be/WDlJvggvZKY



Part 3

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOhNEdLxj24

[DTwwbwMP]

thanks

[Wim Kruithof]

thanks, can't wait, honestly...

[Kocak]

This is going to be an unpopular opinion but I reckon this interview tells us nothing about the album itself. I do know that it is only part 1, I don't expect them to dissect the album, but, more effort could have gone into the questions.

[TheBarstoolWarrior]

This is going to be an unpopular opinion but I reckon this interview tells us nothing about the album itself. I do know that it is only part 1, I don't expect them to dissect the album, but, more effort could have gone into the questions.

I think it's actually going to be a very popular opinion lol. The interview tells us nothing new about the album: some of the band members were already working on other projects at the same time when DT15 was in progress. I was hoping for some vague discussion of each of the title tracks, at least. Oh well.

[evilasiojr]

This is going to be an unpopular opinion but I reckon this interview tells us nothing about the album itself. I do know that it is only part 1, I don't expect them to dissect the album, but, more effort could have gone into the questions.

Same here 

[Mr.Mister]

I also think these are not meant for hardcore fans who basically knew about the album since they started recording.

[bosk1]

I think the questions were actually quite good.  Since we obviously are not going to get too many substantive details about the music itself, questions about the process are pretty great.

[SeRoX]

Oh wow. They look so alive and hyped for the album. No wonder James wore this t-shirt. I can get the excitement.

In all seriousness, good to hear they re-visit ACOS and SFAM.

[nobloodyname]

Obvious question to which I suspect will be an obvious answer: does this video contain any music from the album (or single)?

[Lax]

Most of them, especially MM, are struggling not to yawn, can't wait to see the other parts to see if one goes asleep
I hope there is some info somewhere in the 4 parts too.

[Architeuthis]

Obvious question with what I suspect is an obvious answer: does this video contain any music from the album (or single)?

Just little bits of The Alien at the beginning and end..

[RoeDent]

Probably rights. Second single hasn't come out yet, and with 5 weeks until release we're not out of the album review embargo cycle yet.

[nikatapi]

Pretty uninteresting interview to be honest. I'm not getting hyped by them revisiting older material, but i can understand the viewpoint of getting in touch with what made certain songs stand out and pass the test of time.

[nobloodyname]

Obvious question with what I suspect is an obvious answer: does this video contain any music from the album (or single)?

Just little bits of The Alien at the beginning and end..

Thank you!

Coupled with the interview apparently not being that interesting, this is reason enough to skip it

[Peter Mc]

You could just mute it until they start talking and then stop it when they finish talking.  There is no music for the entirety of the actual interview, just an intro and outro which has a tiny bit of The Alien.

[Architeuthis]

Obvious question with what I suspect is an obvious answer: does this video contain any music from the album (or single)?

Just little bits of The Alien at the beginning and end..

Thank you!

Coupled with the interview apparently not being that interesting, this is reason enough to skip it

Good call!   

[Kotowboy]

I think the questions were actually quite good.  Since we obviously are not going to get too many substantive details about the music itself, questions about the process are pretty great.

I'm into production so i'd be happier with 60 minutes of the technical side of recording the album   Talking about the music means nothing until you hear it.

[wolfking]

Holy hell, James looks less than impressed being there. 

I'm not all that hyped for the album truthfully, and that video did nothing to improve that.

[darkshade]

They all seemed like they didn't want to be there, except Mangini. JP always comes off cool and professional, but JLB with his arms crossed sinking into his chair, then seemed almost annoyed he had to answer a question.. was strange. Rudess seemed mostly uninterested as well.

Video also shows Myung is beginning to age, he now looks like he's over 30 in human years.

[Kotowboy]

Don't you usually do several interviews in one day when you're in promo mode ?

That guy might have been the final interviewer that day. It's possible.

Plus interviewers tend to all ask the same Questions - even if they know the answer.

[Lonk]

This is also just part 1. Less than 10 minutes of a possibly 30 minute interview or longer.

I'm curious as to why release them in parts instead of the whole interview at once.

[Kotowboy]

That's standard practice.

To make people wait ?

To get more combined YouTube plays ?

What's annoying is when they don't release them with a specific schedule.. Like this one came out yesterday ( Wednesday ) the next part might be Friday or two weeks from tomorrow.

That's a good and bad thing with shows you love like Half in The Bag. It's always a surprise when one shows up - but then it could be 5 weeks til the next one or 5 days.

[LKap13]

I'm not all that hyped for the album truthfully, and that video did nothing to improve that.

Why's that? Seems like a bunch of people on here are touting it as "epic" and a fan pleaser

[Kotowboy]

But they just did an interview in which they looked a bit tired. Conclusion = album SUX

[Wim Kruithof]

but JLB with his arms crossed sinking into his chair, then seemed almost annoyed he had to answer a question.. was strange.

Don't know 'bout this. To me, he's gaining weight till you can call him huge. Crossing arms over that huge belly is probably the only fysical pleasant way for him to sit next to each other. Portnoy was - back in the days - the only one really enjoying interviews / blogs and stuff. These guys always looks uncomfortable to me, except when they play.

[Trav]

In every interview James usually looks like he would rather be anywhere else. I don't blame him, really.

[CDrice]

Poor Mike, even JM got to speak more than him.

[wolfking]

I'm not all that hyped for the album truthfully, and that video did nothing to improve that.

Why's that? Seems like a bunch of people on here are touting it as "epic" and a fan pleaser

Not sure.  Didn't like The Alien much at all.  I'll still purchase on the day of release.

[Dream Team]

But they just did an interview in which they looked a bit tired. Conclusion = album SUX

 

99% of interviewers suck. The vast majority of people on this board would actually ask interesting questions.

[TAC]

But they just did an interview in which they looked a bit tired. Conclusion = album SUX

 

99% of interviewers suck. The vast majority of people on this board would actually ask interesting questions.

Bosk, we need a DTF interview session!!!

[Kotowboy]

Ooh Ooh I can ask Mangini what's his favourite way to play a semibreve rest !

[Dublagent66]

Poor Mike, even JM got to speak more than him.

Yeah, I noticed that too.  Hopefully "part 1" means there will be a part 2 and MM will get to shed some light on his drumming process.  The album title question didn't surprise me at all, but JP's answer was baffling.  They had a bunch of titles to choose from and they all agreed on that one?  He also mentioned not being too unoriginal?  In my opinion, the album cover and title seem to be pretty unoriginal.  Not to mention the acronym is almost as long as the title itself.

[Mosh]

Holy hell, James looks less than impressed being there. 

I'm not all that hyped for the album truthfully, and that video did nothing to improve that.

Yea, I've seen them more enthusiastic about new music before. I remember when DT12 and The Astonishing were coming out and everyone in the band seemed really pumped about it in all the related press. This interview honestly made it seem like they made the album because they had nothing better to do during the pandemic.

I'll still check it out and am excited for it, but I definitely agree that this wasn't their best interview.

[Dedalus]

Weeks ago JR was very excited about the DT15 and people complained on it. Now they do an interview and people complain that they are not excited enough



Luckily I don't have a successful band and I don't have fans. Our relationship would be terrible, I guarantee it.