There have been few guitarists in my 65 years that do to me what Steve Morse does. When he emotes on the guitar it's like a tuning fork that shakes my Soul. It shakes my inner core. It's the power of his tremolo, the notes that he plays, the bends, the tone - I just shiver and sometimes tears come to my eyes. THANK YOU, STEVEN!! I first experienced back in 1968 or 69 when I heard Jimi Hendrix's "All Along The Watch Tower" (Bob Dylan). It was Epic, Cinematic, JRR Tolkein - Lord Of The Rings. It has happened now and then to me. It has happened to me consistently since 1978 when I first discovered The Dixie Dregs. I am addicted to Morse's compositions and playing.
I saw Steve Morse playing with Deep Purple in 2020 right before the pandemic hit. He was one of my favorite guitarists when I discovered the Dixie Dregs and now even more so. The comment you wrote about the sound he gets from his guitar sums it up perfectly. His sense of melody and the beauty of his solos makes him one of the best playing today and in the history of guitar players. I am writing this a year later because Flying Colors is just about to release a new live album and following the videos led me to this video. Great stuff.
Steve Morse has been blessed by God Almighty - knew that since he was a young man in the Dixie Dregs, and its been confirmed again and again over the years - he is likely an Angel.. As for Neal, he is a great Elder and a mighty Saint of God for our times. Mike Portnoy is our modern day St. Peter.
"Underrated" meaning that "Flying Color's" isn't given the respect the deserve because of who they are and who they've worked with before. I think anyone who took the time to listen to this from start to finish knows how amazing they are. The rest of the world needs to know this too. Neal Morse is a stunning keyboardist - check out some early Spock's Beard. He's amazing and every bit as good (maybe better) than Banks, Wakeman, Downs, Moraz and a host of other progged keyboardists you may have heard.
@@d.r.mathias9648 cool 😎 ..i was sold when i saw him play with Deep Purple for the 1st time & got to know the beautiful tone & playability of MusicMan through Morse & Petrucci
Ron Thompson, Randy Rhodes and Neal Schon ruled guitar in the early days when Scott Joplin brought popularity to blues like music. The new music has been a large celebratory event for many millions of people. But new musicians are now pushing the sounds of rock into higher dimensions.
to me, it sounds like he RE-RECORDED it in the studio, later. NO WAY is that a live vocal: there's NO fluctuations at all. (Not even the most skilled singer can make it sounds as SMOOOTH as studio.) Remember: all "live" albums have massive overdubs etc. (Even the crowd noise is fake on most!)
What a genius,... not following the lead... but showing how such a common instrument can be p,aged in such a fresh and different style ... creative thinking and talent combined....what an amazing band on,y discovered them today 😊😊😊
Everything about this band and the songs they do are absolutely inspiring. The vocal harmonies and musicianship are flawless. I cant get enough of this stuff. Amazing
There are comments about Mike Portnoy on autotune or pitch correction in this performance... But man, if you search raw materials with MP singing, he sounds just the way he did here...
June is still one of my favorite Spock’s Beard songs. Interesting choice, pairing Repentance and it together. In retrospect, the last two songs of the Twelve Step Suite are my least favorites. Repentance and Shattered Fortress didn’t have the passion that Glass Prison, Dying Soul and Root of All Evil had in them.
I'm sure John was stoked his guitar hero covered one of his songs and ripped a killer solo of his own. Steve plays like Steve, and John like John, I would expect nothing else.
As if Portnoy could get any hotter... Really enjoyed this. Everyone here is so talented. And yeah, those harmonies omg 😍 Thanks for uploading this gem!
Repentance Part is actually very cool, portnoy singing like that is just insanely great ! But the solo sound shit to me, the JP one sound so much better
@@MartyDTVP Yes, and even too much, according to the rest of the band and I think they were fed up with this roar, which was unbearable for James LaBrie - Static Impulse (2010, InsideOut Music)
@@zicobonafonte8327 interesting... I guess with a band consisting of possibly some of the best musicians of our time... and James LaBrie... there would be some differences in opinion on how things should sound...
I bet Mike Mangini can't sing three-part harmony. Score another one for Portnoy! :-) What are the chances that one of the best drummers of all time is also a half-way decent vocalist? Amazing.
Had to scroll so far down to find someone who noticed this! It does sound like his vocals were re-done in post production. A little disappointed. He's usually a stickler for keeping doing things live and keeping them as is. Maybe his vocal part didn't turn out well during the live recording.
Steve Morse was Perucci's idol when he was young, now seeing Morse covering a song by Petrucci is pretty amazing!
Cheers! I had the exact same thought :) Plus Steve is playing with Petrucci's old time friend and drummer :) The world of musicians is a small one :)
Repentance was written by
Portnoy It is one of the five songs of his Twelve-step Suite. It is DT music, but Portnoy's lyrics, not Petrucci.
@@danox2676 He meant the solo...
for real
Dano X check your facts. Music by Dream Theater (JP, JR,MP and JM)
Only the lyrics are by MP
This song sounds much better with MP singing. That harmony!!! wow!
It's his song.
in this Mp3 version one can not always hear every man singing. So I assume, it's much better with lower downrates or lesser mastering! 😘
Portnoy sings Very well, this Band is fantastic!
A lot of people knock his singing, but he really adds character.
@@donmcbass he might not be an exceptional singer but he did just fine here
It's autotune all the way, but sounds good anyway.
Just imagine Petrucci hearing an interpretation of his music by one of his biggest heros. Imagine the joy! Steve killed by the way!
I can only imagine what JP would feel about this: how proud does one feel when one’s idol covers a song one’s written 😄
Dave is an amzing bass player
There have been few guitarists in my 65 years that do to me what Steve Morse does. When he emotes on the guitar it's like a tuning fork that shakes my Soul. It shakes my inner core. It's the power of his tremolo, the notes that he plays, the bends, the tone - I just shiver and sometimes tears come to my eyes. THANK YOU, STEVEN!! I first experienced back in 1968 or 69 when I heard Jimi Hendrix's "All Along The Watch Tower" (Bob Dylan). It was Epic, Cinematic, JRR Tolkein - Lord Of The Rings. It has happened now and then to me. It has happened to me consistently since 1978 when I first discovered The Dixie Dregs. I am addicted to Morse's compositions and playing.
I saw Steve Morse playing with Deep Purple in 2020 right before the pandemic hit. He was one of my favorite guitarists when I discovered the Dixie Dregs and now even more so. The comment you wrote about the sound he gets from his guitar sums it up perfectly. His sense of melody and the beauty of his solos makes him one of the best playing today and in the history of guitar players. I am writing this a year later because Flying Colors is just about to release a new live album and following the videos led me to this video. Great stuff.
My god, the harmony... Inspirational!
reminded me of pagans mind
was so damn good
Steve Morse has been blessed by God Almighty - knew that since he was a young man in the Dixie Dregs, and its been confirmed again and again over the years - he is likely an Angel.. As for Neal, he is a great Elder and a mighty Saint of God for our times. Mike Portnoy is our modern day St. Peter.
I've very disappointed that I barely discovered this today.
it's my drummer, artist and my soul! my Portnoy!
If there ever was a Super Group: These guys qualify‼️
Morse; Larrue; Morse; Portnoy and Cassie Mac❗
That's a world class line up‼️
The best of contemporary prog what great songs beautifully preformed!
Love it. Feeling a little Floyd vibe in there. First time hearing MP sing. Great
Underrated? It's Steve Morse & Mike Portnoy for crying out loud! Ever heard of Dixie Dregs & Dream Theater??
"Underrated" meaning that "Flying Color's" isn't given the respect the deserve because of who they are and who they've worked with before. I think anyone who took the time to listen to this from start to finish knows how amazing they are. The rest of the world needs to know this too.
Neal Morse is a stunning keyboardist - check out some early Spock's Beard. He's amazing and every bit as good (maybe better) than Banks, Wakeman, Downs, Moraz and a host of other progged keyboardists you may have heard.
And under rated considering the shite that is mainstream
@@d.r.mathias9648 cool 😎 ..i was sold when i saw him play with Deep Purple for the 1st time & got to know the beautiful tone & playability of MusicMan through Morse & Petrucci
Great songs ! God bless you !
A great Spock’s Beard song. Perfect harmonies!
Ron Thompson, Randy Rhodes and Neal Schon ruled guitar in the early days when Scott Joplin brought popularity to blues like music. The new music has been a large celebratory event for many millions of people. But new musicians are now pushing the sounds of rock into higher dimensions.
Man, what a SUPER BAND these guys are... Flawless, as simple as that
What a coincidence that Steve Morse and Niel have the same uncommon last name and here they are.
they also invented the morse code
@@rogerjonson8142 Psh, obviously...😉
Casey has so much range and soul in his voice
god damn hes awsome
Portnoy actually sounds awesome with pitch correction on the live signal here
to me, it sounds like he RE-RECORDED it in the studio, later. NO WAY is that a live vocal: there's NO fluctuations at all. (Not even the most skilled singer can make it sounds as SMOOOTH as studio.)
Remember: all "live" albums have massive overdubs etc. (Even the crowd noise is fake on most!)
@@dumpygoodness4086 Gotta agree with you, it sounds awesome but this is clearly done in a studio with some pitch correction
...this is probably the most underrated band on this planet
Loved this. What an amazing group of sheer talent.
Love MP's voice here.
I usually dislike when people change the original song on live versions but damn that solo.....m
They should do the whole 12 Step Suite.
...love this Band.Perfect harmony
How have I never heard this before tonight?!?!?!
powerful stuff
this here my friend is music at it's finest. ( mainly the 2nd half with June)
What a genius,... not following the lead... but showing how such a common instrument can be p,aged in such a fresh and different style ... creative thinking and talent combined....what an amazing band on,y discovered them today 😊😊😊
That was awesome. The harmonies were glorious!
I just love this band
Everything about this band and the songs they do are absolutely inspiring. The vocal harmonies and musicianship are flawless. I cant get enough of this stuff. Amazing
It's amazing what bands like gentle giant in pfm started! And don't forget the American band crack the sky!
De arrepiar esse solo que Steve Morse tocou na primeira canção.
I don't know why this should've been sung by MP in the original version. This version is so awesome!!
The best of times demo version with him on vocals is better than labrie's version too
great musicians ! love this music !!!
So Fine... Great band. I hope to see them someday.
Magnificent music.
This is just a fantastic band and wonderful music!
There are comments about Mike Portnoy on autotune or pitch correction in this performance... But man, if you search raw materials with MP singing, he sounds just the way he did here...
Wow. This helped me so much. God bless these guys.
June is still one of my favorite Spock’s Beard songs. Interesting choice, pairing Repentance and it together. In retrospect, the last two songs of the Twelve Step Suite are my least favorites. Repentance and Shattered Fortress didn’t have the passion that Glass Prison, Dying Soul and Root of All Evil had in them.
Funny, I think Repentance and Shattered Fortress are my favorite ones from the suite.
Fantastic
June. Crosby , Stills, Nash & Young? This band can do anything and everything to perfection
June is a Spock's Beard song. Check out their live version.
THE TUNE IS A SHAMELESS RIP OFF of The Rain Song, Dear Prudence, etc. NOT COOL stealing from others.
best June version ever thank you guys ! i am borned in June
"Repentance" would have fit perfectly on "A Perfect Circle"'s "13th step" album. Has that feel....and the lyrics would fit well too.
It would!
Maaan, what a symphony they have there..
Portnoy is fantastic!
absolutamente genialllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll
Amazing!
Pure magic....
S - O A - M - A - Z - I - N - G ! ! !
Mike Portnoy 🤘
June a Spock's Beard's ckassic tune. Good times of Neal Morse.
So good.......
Wish Steve kept Petrucci's solo. It's perfect.
Steve's was perfect too
Agreed, it was too much of a diversion and didn't sound as good
I'm sure John was stoked his guitar hero covered one of his songs and ripped a killer solo of his own. Steve plays like Steve, and John like John, I would expect nothing else.
what more coud you ask for. this is brillant
Is it weird that I find that Portnoy sounds 100000 better than Labrie?
Low note??? Agree.... But labrie have wide vocal range that portnoy cant do...
no no and no
This is so mesmerizing, I almost forgot to hit like :)
The great show!
Beautifull
Maaaaaaan Mike singing omg
this is awesome
As if Portnoy could get any hotter...
Really enjoyed this. Everyone here is so talented. And yeah, those harmonies omg 😍
Thanks for uploading this gem!
Mike Portnoy is a blessing.
You are love.
magnificent
wow!!!
Damn TH-cam adds in the middle of the guitar solo.. wtf? they sure know how to spoil good art and give people a shitty user experience.
dave la rue, usted toca mi coracion
Quién cantaba el gran mp super rola
loved
Portnoy singing harmony on June, pretty good (actually amazing)
OMG
Best!
🔥🤘🏼👏🏼
How fucking good is June!?!?!
Wow now i know how influential is petrucci
Shtëë Kina he influenced his influence hahah
RIP Jonh Petrucci solo.
Podia ter pego o solo neh, improvisar tudo jah eh preguiça
No No
autotune
Great bass solo by Dave LaRue but why did Portnoy choose Repentance of all Dream Theater songs to cover?
As pessoas confundem essa grande banda por causa do nome com a living colour que também é uma grande banda
Repentance=Opeth
DT
@@Farkasm i mean... Repentance is an opeth-style song😉
The autotune throws me off a little, but still very emotional performances!
My new-found preference for DT vocals:
1) Portnoy
2) Myung
3) The audience
4) Labrie
Repentance Part is actually very cool, portnoy singing like that is just insanely great ! But the solo sound shit to me, the JP one sound so much better
I disagree, Steve's solo is so much better!
Well, steve's solo is improvised, so...
@@markcummins6438 they're just different... it's not a competition !!!
I downvoted you so hard, I think I broke my mouse.
Mark Grasela - Lol!!!!
I prefere the vocals of this version than original.
I'm nothing the only one...I guess..
Fourteenth step. Anyone?
OMG :-D
Portnoy left Dream Theater to be able to sing ?????
He sang a LOT in DT.
@@MartyDTVP Yes, and even too much, according to the rest of the band and I think they were fed up with this roar, which was unbearable for James LaBrie - Static Impulse (2010, InsideOut Music)
@@zicobonafonte8327 interesting... I guess with a band consisting of possibly some of the best musicians of our time... and James LaBrie... there would be some differences in opinion on how things should sound...
I bet Mike Mangini can't sing three-part harmony. Score another one for Portnoy! :-) What are the chances that one of the best drummers of all time is also a half-way decent vocalist? Amazing.
And amazing lyricist as well. Love comments like that ^^
McScott76 oh enough mangini is awesome
don henley, phil collins are decent singers behind the kit (forgot Nick D'Virgilio)
much better than Labrie
Is portnoy using autotune?
Had to scroll so far down to find someone who noticed this! It does sound like his vocals were re-done in post production. A little disappointed. He's usually a stickler for keeping doing things live and keeping them as is. Maybe his vocal part didn't turn out well during the live recording.
A bit
Woaww
Why?
Stil better than grandma Labrie
Ra ! You are high
When Portnoy can sing better than LaBrie
Amazing how good a Dream Theater song can sound when you subtract Labrie from the equation
Amazing? It would be amazing if it would NOT sound better without him...Cant listen to DT anymore since 3-4 albums. He´s ruining them.
Yikes! You missed the point of the solo!