I blatently copy & paste this from the VoicesUK forum but there's some news out of the DT camp:
Quote from: VoicesUKCHAOS IN MOTION 2007/2008
LIVE DVD SETS TO BE RELEASED IN SEPTEMBER
DOCUMENTING 2007-2008 WORLD
TOUR
115 SHOWS, 105 CITIES, 35 COUNTRIES AND
HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF FANS
New York, NY: Few bands inspire such fanaticism among their fans as Dream Theater. The best way to satiate this dedicated legion is to provide them with even more material to devour and Dream Theater are doing just that this September. The band will release Chaos In Motion 2007/2008, which documents their "Chaos In Motion" world tour, which kicked off June 3, 2007 at the Monsters of Rock Festival in Milan, Italy and concluded almost a year to the day later on June 4, 2008 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. It's essentially a travelogue of their most recent touring experience and it hits shelves on September 23. Chaos In Motion 2007/2008 will be available in two configurations: as a double DVD set and as five disc collector's set which includes two DVDs and three CDs, containing 14 live tracks featured in the DVD set and expanded artwork.
The Chaos in Motion Tour was a trek that found the band traversing the globe, playing 115 shows in 105 cities in 35 countries on five continents to hundreds of thousands of fans. It also included the first annual Progressive Nation Tour, an idea that the band had kicked around for a few years and finally launched into action this past spring.
Chaos In Motion 2007/2008 is the latest in a series of DVDs from the band and it features performances captured throughout the entirety of the tour, unlike their last three RIAA-certified Platinum DVDs, Metropolis 2000: Live Scenes From New York, Live at Budokan and Score, all of which focused on as single concert event.
Drummer and DVD creative director Mike Portnoy plumed his personal archives for footage in order to provide fans with the ultimate tour souvenir. He assembled over three hours of complete live performances, taking footage from shows in Rotterdam, Buenos Aires, Toronto, Boston, Bangkok and Vancouver. The tracks were mixed and effectively brought to life by Kevin Shirley. The second disc is packed with bonus material, including promo videos, live screen projection films, a photo gallery and a 90-minute documentary that'll make you feel like you're riding in the passenger's seat of the band's tour bus, as it takes you on the road and behind the scenes with the band and crew. It's like a virtual backstage pass that grants fans further unprecedented access.
The official content and tracklisting for the DVD are as follows and are subject to change:
Double DVD Set
Disc One:
"Around The World In 180 Minutes" Live Concert Footage
1. Intro/Also Sprach Zarathustra
2. Constant Motion
3. Panic Attack
4. Blind Faith
5. Surrounded
6. The Dark Eternal Night
7. Keyboard Solo
8. Lines In The Sand
9. Scarred
10. Forsaken
11. The Ministry Of Lost Souls
12. Take The Time
13. In The Presence Of Enemies
14. Medley: I. Trial Of Tears II. Finally Free III. Learning To Live IV. In The Name Of God V. Octavarium
Disc Two:
"Behind The Chaos On The Road" Documentary
Promo Videos: Constant Motion, Forsaken, Forsaken (In Studio), The Dark Eternal Night (In Studio)
Live Screen Projection Films: The Dark Eternal Night (N.A.D.S), The Ministry Of Lost Souls, In The Presence Of Enemies Pt. 2
"Mike Portnoy Stage Tour"
"Mike Portnoy Backstage Tour"
Photo Gallery
Deluxe Collector's Edition 5-Disc Set
Chaos In Motion 2007/2008 Double DVD Set PLUS:
* 3 CD's containing the live 14 tracks featured in the DVD set
* Expanded artwork and more
Indeed, Chaos In Motion 2007/2008 is a completist piece that will keep Dream Theater diehards satisfied until the band takes to the road again.
And yet another live DVD of the boyz. 8)
Some might wonder if the world is waiting for a release like this but i'm pretty happy about it.
Tracks like Scarred, Blind Faith, Surrounded 2007 version (with some surprises ;)) and the entire In The Presence Of Enemies. Looks good. 8)
And what to say about the bonus features?
Looks pretty extended.
One tiny flaw: A keyboard solo.
Why??? ???
Opinions?
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2008-07-10, 21:54:03One tiny flaw: A keyboard solo.
Why??? ???
Because they like to show off.
And I like that. 8)
-Paco
I don't either know what you're talkin about, Mad. The keyboard solo that Jordan has in the beginning of Octavarium, both studio and on Score, is tremendous *horns*
Nicky.
My first reaction was: Do they need yet another live-thingy? :-\
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2008-07-11, 07:23:02
My first reaction was: Do they need yet another live-thingy? :-\
Well, to be honest, that's exactly what I was thinking. Score was good. But now they have Systematic Chaos, they need another DVD?? Since I didn't like Systematic Chaos that much, I think I won't buy this one.
-Paco
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2008-07-11, 07:23:02
My first reaction was: Do they need yet another live-thingy? :-\
It's a luxury, consumer item – of course we don't
need it. Neither do we
need a studio album, a solo album, a compilation or a rock opera. We don't have to buy it, but, as a consumer, I certainly welcome the choice.
Like it or not, we now live in the 'Another Rush tour, another Rush live CD & DVD' world. I only wish that world had existed back in the 1970s. If I could only have a DVD souvenir for every tour I saw back then...
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-07-11, 09:48:41
It's a luxury, consumer item – of course we don't need it. Neither do we need a studio album, a solo album, a compilation or a rock opera. We don't have to buy it, but, as a consumer, I certainly welcome the choice.
Like it or not, we now live in the 'Another Rush tour, another Rush live CD & DVD' world. I only wish that world had existed back in the 1970s. If I could only have a DVD souvenir for every tour I saw back then...
Couldn't agree more. Think of all the missing Floyd, Genesis, Zeppelin and of course Yes tour DVD's
Ofcourse I don't have to buy it ;) We all have choice in that. It just strikes me they have a lot of live CD's/DVD's in comparison to other bands I like.
As I'v now come to the conclusion that SC is my absfave album (of all rock groups), this dvd has top priority for me.
Iggy, maybe you should spin it some more. It's imm also the most difficult of all DT's.
Thanks, Mad, for bringing the quote.
Nicky.
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-07-11, 11:58:20
As I'v now come to the conclusion that SC is my absfave album (of all rock groups), this dvd has top priority for me.
Iggy, maybe you should spin it some more. It's imm also the most difficult of all DT's.
Thanks, Mad, for bringing the quote.
Nicky.
Don't worry I will.
I can't find anything that stands out though what is your favorite song on the cd?
Iggy, after numerous spins, I find the entire album exciting. I can't think of one boring moment.
But it might help if I told you what initially gripped me:
There's a passage in Enemies I, about 3 min in, where all instruments go at it - whew !
The end of Enemies II revisits this mood with the addition of Jamie's singing.
The Ministry is sooo beautiful and touching. Make an effort to get into the lyrics. We had a lengthy discussion about'm before you entered the Room - look it up.
Jamie sings very expressively in Forsaken.
So maybe you should single out these passages and spread out from there :)
Nicky.
Okay first things first:
There is only but one thing that i hate the most when it concerns live concerts or live-dvd's: Solo's.
Why? Simple.
Everyone knows that this band in particular is very skilled to say the least and know their instruments through and through. They don't have to prove that to us.
That's why it's a waste of playing time to throw a solo upon the setlist. They could've played something else instead of it.
The solo in Octavarium which has a very high chill-factor is part of the song and therefore essential during the concert. Agree, not every extended solo in a song is essential but in Octavarium it simply lifts the song onto a higher plain.
Dot. ;D
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2008-07-11, 07:23:02
My first reaction was: Do they need yet another live-thingy? :-\
Basically, although i consider myself as a big fan, that's my first reaction as well.
I'd like to listen to DT a lot but i don't want to be spoiled. And my fear is that by bringing a live-album every two or three years can easily annoy some. And that's not good for the cash and status of the band.
So although i'm looking forward to it, especially when it concerns the songs that i listed above, i have some reservations for it.
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-07-11, 11:58:20
Thanks, Mad, for bringing the quote.
Nicky.
You're quite welcome, Nicky. ;)
I should share most of the criticism/perplexity above but this time I am quite excited since the setlit includes some of my faves like Blind Faith, Surrounded (hope it's the awesome extended version of the 1st leg of the tour with the Marillion's passage), MOLS or ITPOE.
So I think I will buy the extended package if the price is not too high 8)
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2008-07-11, 19:20:06
So I think I will buy the extended package if the price is not too high 8)
Then enjoy reading most of our comments about the DVD. :P
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2008-07-11, 19:27:43
Then enjoy reading most of our comments about the DVD. :P
I'm sure if you're prepared to wait it won't be a problem.
A preview can be found here: http://www.mikeportnoy.com/media/video/Chaos%20in%20Motion/DT-DVD-2008_Teaser_hi.wmv (right click and save to your hard drive)...
*horns*
Tom
Here's Forsaken, taken from the DVD!!!!! *horns*
http://www.roadrunnerrecords.it/page/News?&news_page=&news_id=64776
Enjoy!
Tom
Hmm... I'm not sure... why is James singing so strange? :-\
I prefer the studio version...
-Paco
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2008-09-03, 18:44:42
Hmm... I'm not sure... why is James singing so strange? :-\
I prefer the studio version...
I think he sounds okay. Maybe his pronunciation isn't at it's best here, but I'm sure that's got something to do with some sort of a breathing technique.
Oh well, at least DT doesn't 'fix' things afterwards in the studio (anymore). Besides, I prefer small 'glitches' in live-versions. Otherwise you could just listen to the respective album instead.
Just my two cents...
Tom
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2008-09-03, 18:51:24
I think he sounds okay. Maybe his pronunciation isn't at it's best here, but I'm sure that's got something to do with some sort of a breathing technique.
Oh well, at least DT doesn't 'fix' things afterwards in the studio (anymore). Besides, I prefer small 'glitches' in live-versions. Otherwise you could just listen to the respective album instead.
Just my two cents...
Tom
Of course, but I mean that he vibrates his voice that much... I don't like that, but then again, I wasn't planning to buy this DVD. But I hope you'll like it! I think I'll give my Score DVD a spin soon, I very much like that DVD. :)
-Paco
Got the SE of CIM yesterday in my mailbox.
Didn't find time to watch the DVD's yet but I listened to CD's 1 and 3 this morning and it really *horns* *horns* *horns*
Postie's been and gone here and only delivered the new edition of the Marillion fanzine. Here's hoping that tomorrow brings Chaos to my door! ;D
I let the Chaos in last friday, and it hasn't left since! :P
Great DVD, very much in the style of '5 Years in a Livetime'. The documentary on disc 2 is amazing and at times really funny. Good to see the people behind the scenes without whom DT wouldn't be able to play shows all over the world!
*horns* *horns* *horns*
Tom
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2008-10-01, 12:38:36
I let the Chaos in last friday, and it hasn't left since! :P
Great DVD, very much in the style of '5 Years in a Livetime'. The documentary on disc 2 is amazing and at times really funny. Good to see the people behind the scenes without whom DT wouldn't be able to play shows all over the world!
*horns* *horns* *horns*
Tom
Ok, and now the hard question:
What are the differences from the "SCORE" DVD? (haircuts don't count...)
Why does every fan HAVE to have this DVD?
Promote it a bit. ;D
-Paco
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2008-10-01, 13:51:32
Promote it a bit. ;D
OK. We'll call it Colonel Chaos from now on. ;)
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2008-10-01, 12:38:36
I let the Chaos in last friday, and it hasn't left since! :P
Great DVD, very much in the style of '5 Years in a Livetime'.
What I liked the most about "5 years ..." were the audio comments that the band members registered while watching the DVD. VERY funny ...
Unfortunately, they didn't do the same thing on the following DVD's (or I didn't find it).
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2008-10-01, 13:51:32
Ok, and now the hard question:
What are the differences from the "SCORE" DVD?
The setlist ? OK, that was easy but it also true :
Blind Faith, for instance, can not be found on previous DVD's
QuoteWhy does every fan HAVE to have this DVD?
George (from Seinfeld) would have answered "because it's on sale" but I guess that kind of answer would not satisfy you :)
QuotePromote it a bit. ;D
I'll do (if it deserves to) ... when I have watched it !
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-10-01, 14:07:58OK. We'll call it Colonel Chaos from now on. ;)
Smarta... backside ;D
Yay! Chaos has arrived at Backside Towers *horns*
I did wonder if it would fit through the letter box, but the overall package is around the size of an old VHS video only slightly thinner. I may not be online for a few weeks as I've now got an awful lot of discs to listen to and watch 8)
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2008-10-01, 13:51:32
Ok, and now the hard question:
What are the differences from the "SCORE" DVD? (haircuts don't count...)
Why does every fan HAVE to have this DVD?
Promote it a bit. ;D
Well, the Score DVD is much more polished. The footage on the new DVD looks more raw. Again, see the 5 Years In A Livetime DVD for a good reference of what I'm talking about. The sound is great as usual, but again it sounds more raw, less perfect. There are even some small mistakes to be noticed here and there! :o ;)
To answer your second question: This release is definately not a must-buy for everone, especially when you expect the same quality that Score offered.
However, it still is a great tour-souvenir with many great songs, such as 'The Ministry Of Lost Souls', 'Surrounded '07' and 'Lines In The Sand'. Oh and did I already mention the 90-minute documentary on the second disc? *horns*
Tom
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2008-10-02, 13:05:32
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However, it still is a great tour-souvenir with many great songs, such as 'The Ministry Of Lost Souls', 'Surrounded '07' and 'Lines In The Sand'. Oh and did I already mention the 90-minute documentary on the second disc? *horns*
Tom
Actually, Ministry is simply the best (and that's coming from my mouth) song on the DVD. Man what a performance and what a good sound etc.
Also In The Presence is extremely good.
Haven't watched the bonussses yet. ;D