From Dream Theater’s Images, Words & Beyond tour, this release showcases the first set from DT’s 2017 performance at the historic Budokan in Tokyo. Previously released as a Japan-exclusive television broadcast, and subsequently as a live streaming event, this cornerstone recording from Dream Theater’s modern era is now available for fans to own for the first time.
Train of Thought Instrumental Demos 2003 is a collection of instrumental demos by Dream Theater for the album Train of Thought. It was released in 2009 by Mike Portnoy under his YtseJam Records label.
The Majesty Demos 1985-1986 is a tape created by Dream Theater in their early days when they went by the name "Majesty". The demos were pressed onto cassettes and distributed at shows and sent out to various music press. The demos were also copied and distributed eagerly by fans, eventually also being available on CD. In 2003, Portnoy released an official version of The Majesty Demos through YtseJam Records, which contained many other tracks recorded during that time, as well as the original six tracks.
Images and Words Demos 1989-1991 is a collection of demos by Dream Theater released by Mike Portnoy on his YtseJam Records label. The album contains both instrumental and pre-production demos of songs from Images and Words as well as rare vocalist audition demos and The ATCO Demos.
When Dream and Day Reunite is an Official Bootleg released by Dream Theater by Mike Portnoy on his YtseJam Records label. The album contains the second set of a show in Los Angeles in 2004 where the band performed the entire album When Dream and Day Unite to celebrate it's 15th anniversary. Also included is the encore, in which the band was joined onstage by former members Charlie Dominici and Derek Sherinian.
With a grand set list including the entire When Dream and Day Unite tracklist, plus two very special encore tracks, the live bootleg is essential for any Dream Theater fan's collection. LaBrie's vocals actually work very nicely over the unpolished compositions that made up the band's overlooked debut, giving new life to the sometimes dilapidated-seeming songs.
Awake Demos 1994 is a collection of demos by Dream Theater of songs from the album Awake. It was released by Mike Portnoy on his YtseJam Records label. Unlike previously released demo collections, no instrumental versions of the songs are included, and the song Eve is notably absent, as well as several other demos.
The technically proficient guitar playing of John Petrucci elevated Dream Theater to the upper echelons of contemporary heavy metal. While its lineup has continuously evolved, the Long Island-based quintet has consistently delivered sharp-edged music…