@@jayadyrumengan6315fun fact, he is legend, he is still the best drummer TILL NOW. And you ?? What about you ?? You are rich or not ? You are make some nott, make some albums ? Make some songs ?? Or low brain only 😂😂😂 HATERS GONNA HATE, bish 🔥
Glad I saw them on the original tour for this album. The music here, as expected was spot on. The vox come in and its then almost unrecognizable. They must have done a shit ton of fx on his vox for the new Night Terror, I was thinking man he's back....only to now hear this. We all get old at some point.
Rest of the band: nailing it James : na naaaa naaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa weeeeeee waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa wwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwaaaaaaaaaaaaiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii! 😂
Thought the same thing a couple of days ago...hope he gets at least a little better for when i get to see them in 2 months...i have little hope, but a little is better than nothing...
Thank you for posting this. I've wanted to see DT for a long time. I was going to go see them this year. HOWEVER...I'll now wait until this horrible vocal situation is resolved. I feel bad for JL.
I mean even the instrumental playing, while very virtuousic and tight, they all sound kinda robotic and sterile, they don't play with nearly the same amount of energy, finesse and funky grooves as they once used to so I wouldn't personally go- check, check, check....so blindly
@@fourseasons4105 Sorry, I'm not a musician, but even I can tell there's a big drop off between the people playing instruments and the singing guy... Perhaps you can write a thesis to expand in detail the nuances of past and present musicianship...?
Wow, Portnoy and Petrucci are so locked in with the album performance for this! Portnoy in particular is really tight here, he doesn't do that thing a lot of the other oldhead bands do where they slow it down by 10-15 BPM, he sounds practically identical.
I would love to hear a new Dream Theater with my favorite drummer Mike Portnoy and another powerful and fresh vocal. Despite the fact that I respect and love James very much
What the hell is that croak coming from James ???? If this was the first show of the tour, it certainly isn’t a very auspicious beginning. If his voice is already shot, perhaps it’s time for a replacement that can really reach those DT high notes.
Do you remember the DT passionate search for a new drummer on YT? It was so demanding and ruthless! Every video, discussion-absolutely everything-had to be flawless, because fans expect nothing less than perfection, which DT is known for. But when I listen to James now, I have to admit, it just doesn’t fit anymore. This isn’t about blaming anyone; it’s simply a fact that the material is incredibly demanding to sing. And when the voice goes, it goes. Some tough decisions need to be made…
They have to do something about this situation. It's not even like Labrie is an original member and at this stage it's plain embarrassing. The guys vocals are completely shot, it may not be so bad if the rest of the group were average players, but you have world class musicians with a front guy who sings like a drunk wedding guest at a bad karaoke. He should gracefully step down and they should replace him with some fresh blood.
That’s what happens when you shout as a young singer and you don’t take care of your voice over the years…add the natural drop of range that happens to a lot of male singers as well…
@@pyr0lyZer They did this for the last I&W anniversary tour iirc and it wasn't making a ton of difference tbh. And personally I think it just makes songs sound worse overall.
Even with all his live issues, any vocalist with his register will struggle at 61. He honestly needs to stop cause he's just butchering the songs at this point.
He does a pretty good job at singing lower melodies though, on earlier tours he would try and sing the original melody (and fail) so this is all I wished for
Yeah im glad i didn't get tickets this year. Im excited mike is back but i wouldn't be able to listen to this for 2+ hours. And this is the first date and the first song of the tour. If he's already singing like this at the beginning I'd hate to see what he will in 5/6 where vocal fatigue sets in.
Exactly my thought unfortunately… Didn’t get tickets cause I was afraid some of the magic might get destroyed. I want to remember the classics just as amazing as they were back then, couldn’t stand to listen to this live anymore. So incredibly sad.
At some point over the past decade, surely the band needed to come together as a group and make some tough decisions. They haven't done that so now in 2024 they need to swallow their pride and realize that James Labrie cannot continue to do justice to the vocals anymore. They need to move with the times and bring in someone new, a technically powerful vocalist who can inject some life into the vocals. Who that person is, I don't know but James isn't it anymore. They could even get Devin Townsend to do a few live shows until they find someone permanently.
I am not saying you are wrong. I just think at this point it would be difficult to do that when the guy has literally sung almost all of their music in the entire catalogue. I know other bands have replaced singers before but at this stage in their career it might be too late. Again you are right but that might be their attitude about it at this point
Jesus, all that amazing work by those incredible musicians...spoiled by.....well, you can hear what happened. He didn't hit a single note, and that was the first song. Glad I didn't waste my money. Thank you for the upload mate.
Nah mate I was there. Cut him some slack it was a brilliant gig. James smashed the second half just took a while to get the voice pitching. The gig with MP was on another level tonight. He has so much groove and feel which made the band purr like a well tuned unit. Overall a superb night with a few tweaks needed for the tour but it was the first night. Emotional as well.
*FOR ANYONE INTERESTED IN THE ORCHESTRAL OVERTURE AT THE START OF THE SECOND SET* it was composed and produced by me (Joseph Stevenson) and supervised by the band. We will be posting some behind the scenes stuff on Instagram about how we made it in the coming weeks. Thanks so much for all the kind words about it so far so far, so so lovely to see such positive reactions to it! You guys are the fucking best ❤️❤️
Russ ain't leaving Symphony X. There are plenty of vocalists that could replace James. What kills me is if he would just SING like he obviously still can in the studio, even if it isn't like the original. This is the freaking opening number...he isn't fatigued at this point in the show. He is literally FORCING himself to sound bad. He needs to let the PA do the heavy lifting and back off.
@@evracer Its hard to tell what's real on studio releases anymore---just about everybody patches things up on a digital audio workstation anymore. Maybe he struggles in the studio as well.
Was thinking the same thing... but: The new single is now better suited for his changed vocal range, but songs like this apparently are tough on him now. And DT won't be DT without him also i feel. So just enjoy while they are still around. For some quality Russel Allen content tho, i suggest to visit: th-cam.com/video/r2JZnUjDTzA/w-d-xo.html
James....it's time man. Mad respect but it's time. I wouldn't hold it against you. Just like Mangini. We respect you....we love you...but it just ain't the same.
I'm sitting this tour out but nice to see them enjoying themselves even while it's clear as day James can't keep up anymore. Hate it when bands downtune man haha
This video has Metropolis in standard tuning. I haven't seen UAGM later in the set though, and they might have tuned down half a step there because that is the natural tuning for Vacant and Stream of Consciousness which followed it.
Nope. Because they (Mike, John, John, Jordan) have in their ear plugs instrumental mixes of their instruments. So they absolutely don't hear JLB's vocal parts.
@@sebadesi3801 it was long. Can't remember it all. Metropolis, Strange Deja Vu, Constant Motion, Vacant, Stream of Conciousness, Night Terror, Under A Glass Moon, Hollow Years, The Spirit Carries On, Pull Me Under, Barstool Warrior
They should seriously think of hiring a support vocalist like, dunno, Jelusick, to keep the band running for longer. Labrie's voice is so characteristic, can't think of them without him, but I'd also like to listen to the high pitch parts 😂
He's getting old.. that's normal.. every tour at the very beggining, James always sound a little bit rusty, and he improves during the tour.. completely normal
"The masses suffering under his singing". I think you broke the hyperbole scale. Labrie has been a terrible singer for 2 decades now. Anyone going to see Dream Theater perform ought to be well informed what they're signing up for by now.
As much as I love James, I just dont see him being able to sing the classic tunes. I recommend they bring in someone who can do those songs live, but all newer music needs to be written where he can sing.
At this point I'd rather have Labrie sing everything one octave lower. Adapt everything, make it easier, but make it sound *good,* and in *tune,* for god's sake... The issue is not him being unable to hit high notes, it's him trying and failing, over and over again, singing notes completely off scale like an experimental jazz clarinet from hell
So awesome to see them together again. I think they need to consider to tune down a little bit to James because if not he will not finish this tour and I need to see them in December in Brazil
To be honest, i would rather see James lip sync and watch the others play live. This performance by James is downright awful and it needs to be addressed.
It was, overall, a great show (still buzzing) but, as many have noticed, James really suffered with the higher register stuff - and, as this was the first date of the tour, that doesn’t bode well for the rest of the tour. A bloody shame really as, on things like Hollow Years (a lower register song), he was ok. Maybe the other guys could consider lowering the pitch a few semitones to give his older vocal cords a chance because, as it is, sadly he’s an obvious weak link to the detriment of the band as a whole.
Bye bye click tracks, sounds organic but also sounds like they were really used to them they no longer have a connection between them 6:459:57 for proof
As long as the money comes, they will keep going as is. There were people criticizing his vocals from the very beggining so I doubt they treat it seriously. Plus they don't have to listen to his vocals during the concerts because all they hear is instruments.
James's voice improved through the night. Starting with Metropolis Pt1, 1st night of the tour is tough for any vocalist. What was his in ear mix like? There are many reasons why he was struggling at the start. Jeff Beck had off nights. Noone suggested he lay down his guitar.
I just listened the entire show. His voice did not improve through the night (with the rare exception of Vacant). Maybe wishful thinkers adapted their standards through the night. It's been like this for over a decade now, it's not a technical issue or a bad night.
I'm glad that so many of their songs have extended instrumental sections.
Guess why :D
if they don't have a singer to replace James they should do instrumental shows to bridge the gap cause this is just plain horrible
This Portnoy kit is incredibly beautiful
Looks the same as his other ones
As usual...low skill...
@@jayadyrumengan6315fun fact, he is legend, he is still the best drummer TILL NOW. And you ?? What about you ?? You are rich or not ? You are make some nott, make some albums ? Make some songs ?? Or low brain only 😂😂😂 HATERS GONNA HATE, bish 🔥
@@jayadyrumengan6315jealous hater 😂
@@jayadyrumengan6315 jealous and out of topics comments 😂😂
His drum kit is ridiculously crazy. I love it. That color is my favorite color too!
purple monster 2.0 ❤🔥
They should ask Mangini to fill in for James....my ears are bleeding lol
Look how happy Portnoy is ! Awesome 😁
Yeah, for sure. He never really wanted to leave. It's so awesome to see him back where he belongs.
I can’t wait for the reunion with Labrie vocals
never happening. He's DONE.
😢
Goddamn shrimp. 😢
😂
I love James Labrie - what a career!! But I am now in the camp of it is time to retire.
nearly all fans have this oppinion
James sounds like a bleating goat
Yeah, I thought I was able to support his vocal but seriously I can't with this.
crossed with a dying cat
Band sounds great LaBrie needs to work his voice hell Don Dokken sounds better
Mike after LaBrie sang his first notes : God what the hell am I in again
Kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk
Money.
😂
Glad I saw them on the original tour for this album. The music here, as expected was spot on. The vox come in and its then almost unrecognizable. They must have done a shit ton of fx on his vox for the new Night Terror, I was thinking man he's back....only to now hear this. We all get old at some point.
MP is back and that's what I've been waiting for the last decade..... That drum village was missing the scenes!!!!!! ❤❤
Portnoy is back but the Labrie’s voice gone🙆🏻♂️
@@joeiron Labrie was never all that good in my opinion. He is clearly the weak link in the band
This song is something else. Above all.. i love every DT songs but METROPOLIS PART1 is a true legend ..
The outside screen in Jordan's keyboard is amazing
Thanks! We had so much fun making it for Jordan!!!
@@OKDesignSF holy crap that's actually amazing!
@@OKDesignSFabsolutely amazing IDEA and execution
@@jofvenom Thank you!!!
@@OKDesignSF magkano yung disenyo na ginawa niyo?
Just back from the show, was at the barrier. It was amazing! ❤
4:35 Wrong pedal, John...
Distorted LMAO
I think that means there's no click track anymore. During recent tours, I think he didn't have to press any pedals because Pro Tools did it.
Piezzoboogie
Wrong channel 🧐
Good catch!
Rest of the band: nailing it
James : na naaaa naaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa weeeeeee waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa wwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwaaaaaaaaaaaaiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii! 😂
It’s very Vince Neil.
That was my very first thought!
I was there last night, was unreal. I know labrie isnt great here, but once they got to scenes from a memory onward, he was pretty good.
No he wasn't. He was shit throughout with exception for Vacant and-surprisingly- Octavarium.
He was in the wrong key for like half of the show.
James now walk like Ozzy Osbourne
Also sings like him.
John loves that purple nebula majesty! For good reason
John Myung's red bongo is so cool🔥🔥🔥😍
When did Vince Neil start singing for Dream Theater?
Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha
Nailed it!
That would almost be an improvement, the lyrics would be all messed up and mumbled but at least they would be somewhat in key and almost listenable
@@GrundleMathius In key and listenable? From Vince? Really??
Thought the same thing a couple of days ago...hope he gets at least a little better for when i get to see them in 2 months...i have little hope, but a little is better than nothing...
@@Guy-bm5wh Yep, that's pure delusion.
Sorry but, James ... Sorry, but, James.
Sometimes it’s just time to call it a day. James, please call it a day. It’s ok.
I was here too and can’t believe I got to see Petrucci and Portnoy 😎🤟
Did you manage to get a refund?
Thank you for posting this. I've wanted to see DT for a long time. I was going to go see them this year. HOWEVER...I'll now wait until this horrible vocal situation is resolved. I feel bad for JL.
😂the wizard❤love his new style, the keyboard and the glasses
Bass - Check
Keyboard - Check
Guitar - Check
Drums - Check
Vocals - ... Um, we may have a problem...
I mean even the instrumental playing, while very virtuousic and tight, they all sound kinda robotic and sterile, they don't play with nearly the same amount of energy, finesse and funky grooves as they once used to so I wouldn't personally go- check, check, check....so blindly
Never knew they were popular with poofies
@@fourseasons4105 Sorry, I'm not a musician, but even I can tell there's a big drop off between the people playing instruments and the singing guy... Perhaps you can write a thesis to expand in detail the nuances of past and present musicianship...?
I feel sorry for Jordan, with his perfect pitch it really has to hurt listening to James's vocals every night.
@@vodkaa1he doesn’t have vocal signal in his monitoring for a while now)))
Wow, Portnoy and Petrucci are so locked in with the album performance for this! Portnoy in particular is really tight here, he doesn't do that thing a lot of the other oldhead bands do where they slow it down by 10-15 BPM, he sounds practically identical.
I would love to hear a new Dream Theater with my favorite drummer Mike Portnoy and another powerful and fresh vocal. Despite the fact that I respect and love James very much
What the hell is that croak coming from James ???? If this was the first show of the tour, it certainly isn’t a very auspicious beginning. If his voice is already shot, perhaps it’s time for a replacement that can really reach those DT high notes.
@@skipmessier765 absolutely, it's sad. it spoils the joy of Portnoy's return a little
James is killin' me.
Do you remember the DT passionate search for a new drummer on YT? It was so demanding and ruthless! Every video, discussion-absolutely everything-had to be flawless, because fans expect nothing less than perfection, which DT is known for. But when I listen to James now, I have to admit, it just doesn’t fit anymore. This isn’t about blaming anyone; it’s simply a fact that the material is incredibly demanding to sing. And when the voice goes, it goes. Some tough decisions need to be made…
James OMFG!
They have to do something about this situation. It's not even like Labrie is an original member and at this stage it's plain embarrassing. The guys vocals are completely shot, it may not be so bad if the rest of the group were average players, but you have world class musicians with a front guy who sings like a drunk wedding guest at a bad karaoke. He should gracefully step down and they should replace him with some fresh blood.
DT should replace him with Jorn Lande. That guy is a beast
Omg MP new monster is fantastic. Can wait to see them in Lisbon next month
Yikes,James 🤦♂️my ears.ouch.
🙉😢…
Kind of sad actually but they should think about dropping the song key some for the older ones where he can’t hit those notes anymore
I LOVE JLB! But yea, that was very cringy. Key drop might be in order.
That’s what happens when you shout as a young singer and you don’t take care of your voice over the years…add the natural drop of range that happens to a lot of male singers as well…
I wonder why they just won’t drop their songs in key I think that would help James out
@@pyr0lyZer They did this for the last I&W anniversary tour iirc and it wasn't making a ton of difference tbh. And personally I think it just makes songs sound worse overall.
This looks like so much fun! I WISH I COULD BE THERE!
Dream Theater, they're back!! The greatest band of all time!!
Hahahahahahahah😂
Minus LaBrie 🤣
Okay there let’s not lose our heads lol 3:47 did you make it this far
If you take Labrie out for the past 20 years then you have a decent band, musically very talented yes, but the greatest far from it.
Hahahaha,, Portnoy fan boy...
I love this band, but can't help feeling sorry for James Labrie's vocal performance, you can tell he really struggles.
Even with all his live issues, any vocalist with his register will struggle at 61. He honestly needs to stop cause he's just butchering the songs at this point.
you feel sorry for HIM? I feel sorry for the masses of people he''s been torturing for so long.
He does a pretty good job at singing lower melodies though, on earlier tours he would try and sing the original melody (and fail) so this is all I wished for
@@WaffleAbuser He only does good lower melodies compared to his higher melodies. The lows are still bad for a professional singer
Yeah im glad i didn't get tickets this year. Im excited mike is back but i wouldn't be able to listen to this for 2+ hours. And this is the first date and the first song of the tour. If he's already singing like this at the beginning I'd hate to see what he will in 5/6 where vocal fatigue sets in.
Exactly my thought unfortunately… Didn’t get tickets cause I was afraid some of the magic might get destroyed. I want to remember the classics just as amazing as they were back then, couldn’t stand to listen to this live anymore. So incredibly sad.
I remember seeing the Images and Words tour, back when i was in my early 20s…amazing.
I totally wasn't keeping an eye on Setlist FM as this concert was playing 😂
Man I was so excited for this, then LaBrie’s vocals started, and I got really sad. 😢😢😢
Totally my reaction
Why the surprise, though?
he's been sounding just as bad for a good decade now
@@fourseasons4105exactly
This eas only the first song, his vocals def got better as he warmed up more
@@Qaqa-1No, his vocals were awful throughout the entire show. Go listen to Under a Glass Moon. Prepare a bucket cause you might want to throw up.
At some point over the past decade, surely the band needed to come together as a group and make some tough decisions. They haven't done that so now in 2024 they need to swallow their pride and realize that James Labrie cannot continue to do justice to the vocals anymore. They need to move with the times and bring in someone new, a technically powerful vocalist who can inject some life into the vocals.
Who that person is, I don't know but James isn't it anymore. They could even get Devin Townsend to do a few live shows until they find someone permanently.
I am not saying you are wrong. I just think at this point it would be difficult to do that when the guy has literally sung almost all of their music in the entire catalogue. I know other bands have replaced singers before but at this stage in their career it might be too late. Again you are right but that might be their attitude about it at this point
Too bad we don't have a mute button for the "singer".
Mike must be so stoked right now!
Jesus, all that amazing work by those incredible musicians...spoiled by.....well, you can hear what happened. He didn't hit a single note, and that was the first song. Glad I didn't waste my money. Thank you for the upload mate.
Nah mate I was there. Cut him some slack it was a brilliant gig. James smashed the second half just took a while to get the voice pitching. The gig with MP was on another level tonight. He has so much groove and feel which made the band purr like a well tuned unit. Overall a superb night with a few tweaks needed for the tour but it was the first night. Emotional as well.
@@Pabloso213It might be the recording quality but the sound mix doesn't do justice to Portnoy
@@Pabloso213 Fair enough mate, glad you enjoyed.
James Labrie...the voice has been gone for a long time but the band is still incredible
*FOR ANYONE INTERESTED IN THE ORCHESTRAL OVERTURE AT THE START OF THE SECOND SET* it was composed and produced by me (Joseph Stevenson) and supervised by the band. We will be posting some behind the scenes stuff on Instagram about how we made it in the coming weeks. Thanks so much for all the kind words about it so far so far, so so lovely to see such positive reactions to it! You guys are the fucking best ❤️❤️
I was surprised for a millisecond. I forgot that Mike was back. Good looking drum set.
It's unfortunately time for James Labrie to step aside with ovation and for Dream Theater to proudly introduce a new vocalist
Give him a break, I know he sounds horrible but I highly doubt they would let him go after 30+ years
@@spacelgneotruth
(Shoulda never had that shrimp dish tho 😭)
@@spacelgneo I bet he will never touch shrimp again.
@@NexusofLight777 Definitely, especially because it happened twice. If i am recalling correctly.
THIS IS INSANE!!! CAN’T WAIT TO SEE THEM IN OSLO
They always needed Russel Allen. Now more than ever.
Couldn't agree more
Russ ain't leaving Symphony X. There are plenty of vocalists that could replace James. What kills me is if he would just SING like he obviously still can in the studio, even if it isn't like the original. This is the freaking opening number...he isn't fatigued at this point in the show. He is literally FORCING himself to sound bad. He needs to let the PA do the heavy lifting and back off.
Dino jelusic very FIT to REPLACE jL
Was thinking the exact same thing
@@evracer Its hard to tell what's real on studio releases anymore---just about everybody patches things up on a digital audio workstation anymore. Maybe he struggles in the studio as well.
Its time to contract Rusell Allen
Russell Allen isn't available try Michelle Luppi or Lars Susfund
Was thinking the same thing... but: The new single is now better suited for his changed vocal range, but songs like this apparently are tough on him now. And DT won't be DT without him also i feel. So just enjoy while they are still around.
For some quality Russel Allen content tho, i suggest to visit:
th-cam.com/video/r2JZnUjDTzA/w-d-xo.html
@@AdrianJeffreys-fj2fvDino Jelusic…
@@AdrianJeffreys-fj2fv Michele Luppi is also my first pick haha
@@dennerr.5372 I'm from Indiana USA where do live
James sounds weak... and they've just begun the tour. 😟😟
😭
Mike and John using purple instruments. cool.
James....it's time man. Mad respect but it's time. I wouldn't hold it against you. Just like Mangini. We respect you....we love you...but it just ain't the same.
Go listen to the songs he sung later in the show, he sounds way better
At this point I would accept some backing tracks for James in a few old tracks
He’s just starting the tour, he’s just warming up, wait for them to turn on the turbines again after 15 years
Ok for James but mangini is so much better than mp
@@fulvioforesti6802 HERETIC
the greatest of all time. best rock band ever
I'm sitting this tour out but nice to see them enjoying themselves even while it's clear as day James can't keep up anymore. Hate it when bands downtune man haha
He's 60! You try singing like your 20 at 60
I didn't know they downtuned.
@@MetalSam11 back in '17 they did to help James out, thankfully they stopped doing it
This video has Metropolis in standard tuning. I haven't seen UAGM later in the set though, and they might have tuned down half a step there because that is the natural tuning for Vacant and Stream of Consciousness which followed it.
@@andyfox8377 if you're properly trained and maintain voice health then you can. Look at King Diamond
FUCKKK WHAT A PERFORMANCE. I need them to come to Australia now
Gracias por el videos para los que no podemos tener posibilidad de verlos en vivo, que alegria ver a Mike Portnoy
Thanks for sharing
Everything perfect except the voice,He can be heard struggling to achieve the notes and he sounds suffocated from the beginning
LaBrie is already done. It must be tearing up Mike's ears.
Nope. Because they (Mike, John, John, Jordan) have in their ear plugs instrumental mixes of their instruments. So they absolutely don't hear JLB's vocal parts.
@carl13220 lol he's definitely in their ears. They need to know when he's addressing the crowd etc. Would be odd to not have him in
it’s Dino Jelusič time to replace James LaBrie. Mr. LaBrie many thanks for what did you do for 40 years with DT and your solo albums 🙏🤘
Thank you, best band ever.
Good joke buddy
Setlist was anazing
the set list please?
@@sebadesi3801 it was long. Can't remember it all. Metropolis, Strange Deja Vu, Constant Motion, Vacant, Stream of Conciousness, Night Terror, Under A Glass Moon, Hollow Years, The Spirit Carries On, Pull Me Under, Barstool Warrior
Octavarium, As I Am
This is the life
Was such a good set. They sounded amazing!
I see James Labrie hasn't improved at all.
They should seriously think of hiring a support vocalist like, dunno, Jelusick, to keep the band running for longer. Labrie's voice is so characteristic, can't think of them without him, but I'd also like to listen to the high pitch parts 😂
He's getting old.. that's normal.. every tour at the very beggining, James always sound a little bit rusty, and he improves during the tour.. completely normal
He burnt his voice over the years…I see it hard for him to improve anything…
He got worse
well guys AT LEAST we really know he is singing and he s not lip sinking. thats the silver lining!
He's sinking alright...
I think I’m ready for Liquid Dream Tension Theater Experiment
thx for sharing !!!
Loving the camera on the solos. You nailed it.
2:39 that's fooking brilliant pet :D wish I was there.
Labrie unfortunately destroying the experience, poor guy. And it's the first song of the entire tour...
Pour James?!? what about the pour masses of people all across the globe that are suffering under his singing?
"The masses suffering under his singing". I think you broke the hyperbole scale. Labrie has been a terrible singer for 2 decades now. Anyone going to see Dream Theater perform ought to be well informed what they're signing up for by now.
Heck yeah! Watching it from Iceland!
Thanks ❤🙏
oh, the feeling is back. thank you #realMike
Mike and John so epic ⚡️🤘⚡️
😀 me during the instrumental opening
🤧 me when James starts singing
the sound is amazing wow. it improved over last concerts as much as vocals worsened. who can replace James?
Dino Jelusick
As much as I love James, I just dont see him being able to sing the classic tunes. I recommend they bring in someone who can do those songs live, but all newer music needs to be written where he can sing.
Baloney. James needs to be replaced with a new singer.
Someone's had vocal coaching from Vince Neil...
A crowded venue to see DT. They deserve it
At this point I'd rather have Labrie sing everything one octave lower. Adapt everything, make it easier, but make it sound *good,* and in *tune,* for god's sake... The issue is not him being unable to hit high notes, it's him trying and failing, over and over again, singing notes completely off scale like an experimental jazz clarinet from hell
Yessss... I can't wait for November 3rd :-)
The intro always makes me laugh it’s so ‘urgent’ sounding 😂
So awesome to see them together again. I think they need to consider to tune down a little bit to James because if not he will not finish this tour and I need to see them in December in Brazil
To be honest, i would rather see James lip sync and watch the others play live. This performance by James is downright awful and it needs to be addressed.
Dream Theater is one of the few bands where the singer lip syncing would be good and a welcomed thing from the fans...
100%
Welcome to mike Portnoy
the legend of dream theater And I really like it
The band is firing on all cylinders here. All but james
What an incredible concert!👍😊👏👏👏👏
Band sounded great and then the vocals came in.🤔
At the very beginning when the curtains rolls down, if you look close, Portnoy is crying!
Devin Townsend New Vocalist for Dream Theater… just imagine
Just imagine you stfu ;) Nope. Get over it already. Labrie is DT's vocalist.
or as a 2nd vocalist to support and take over on higher notes, just like Mr Big's drummer Pat Torpey and their additional drummer
Com urgência!!!
Russell Allen would be perfect
Please no
It was, overall, a great show (still buzzing) but, as many have noticed, James really suffered with the higher register stuff - and, as this was the first date of the tour, that doesn’t bode well for the rest of the tour. A bloody shame really as, on things like Hollow Years (a lower register song), he was ok. Maybe the other guys could consider lowering the pitch a few semitones to give his older vocal cords a chance because, as it is, sadly he’s an obvious weak link to the detriment of the band as a whole.
Bye bye click tracks, sounds organic but also sounds like they were really used to them they no longer have a connection between them
6:45 9:57 for proof
MP “this opening show is going to be awesome. We’re tighter than ever. Nothing can go wrong”.
JL “hold my beer”. 😖
I love this song, the best álbum for me in the last decade
In the last decade ?
This song was released 32 years ago 😅
I wish Labrie to be gone more than I wanted Portnoy to be back 😢
Poor James. It's a shame that his abilities have nose dived. I wonder if he will leave, or if they will send him packing?
He won't, and they won't. If he hasn't quit and they haven't fired him since 10 years that won't happen anytime soon
As long as the money comes, they will keep going as is. There were people criticizing his vocals from the very beggining so I doubt they treat it seriously. Plus they don't have to listen to his vocals during the concerts because all they hear is instruments.
@@marekkam9928 100% they def haven't had any of his vocals in their in-ears for the past 15+ yrs :s
poor james? what about the masses of fans across the globe that have been suffering from his terrible vocals?
James's voice improved through the night. Starting with Metropolis Pt1, 1st night of the tour is tough for any vocalist. What was his in ear mix like? There are many reasons why he was struggling at the start. Jeff Beck had off nights. Noone suggested he lay down his guitar.
I just listened the entire show. His voice did not improve through the night (with the rare exception of Vacant). Maybe wishful thinkers adapted their standards through the night. It's been like this for over a decade now, it's not a technical issue or a bad night.
People have been trying to find excuses since 2015. He's done for. Over.
@@itsamazeofmirrors Disagree. I have heard him sing well.