Chaos in Motion [2 DVD]
by Mike Portnoy
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Actor: Dream TheaterDirector: Mike Portnoy
Brand: DREAM THEATER
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 270 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2008-09-30
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Roadrunner Records
Product features:
- 2 DVDs
- Dream Theater
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DVD Reviews of Chaos in Motion [2 DVD]
DVD Review: The beauty is what you believe it is.
Summary: 3 Stars
I'm a collector of DT. This tour saw DT at the best of their Careers so far. So here's what I think of the picks on this collection as compared to other versions on the tour.
Constant Motion
Great take. Totally cool choice. Play it loud. I liked Calgary better.
Panic Attack
This was taken from my least favorite show on the tour that I've heard.
I don't really like it here any more than I did in Buenos Ares. Blah. It's okay, but DT played so many better takes of this song I don't know why they chose this one. It might have something to do with a line following on the DVD by a band member 'It becomes kind of routine. You reflect and you say, you know we're the same guys that we started this when we were really young goin to college for the first time. ... You kinda look at each other and go I can't believe we're still doin this.' I find it curious that things were so crazy and chaotic among the band the day of the Toronto show, which was one of the best on the Tour.
Blind Faith
James might piss you off here. And it's true he can sing this better, but he's also singing it with character. He's strongly weak. He needs to sing this song softer to bring it out beautifully. lol. The band is on. I heard this in Toronto and will say I thought it was the weak song of the set. Scarred was incredible that night. Either way, the song is strong and it's worth having. The band is rockin it. I'll keep coming back to it on my stereo. Plus, we need this song on an official Live release.
Surrounded
This song was beautiful so many times on the tour. I've heard a better take than this one from the tour. Calgary and Japan come to mind but I don't feel let down by this. James is awake. I love it. You'll probably love it. This is a good example of how awesome the band was on this tour.
The Toronto show was incredible.
The Dark Eternal Night
Another song that from this tour, has shaken my walls, house and car. I just don't like this take. As a writer I know that hundredths of seconds can mean the difference between alight and serious head banging awesomeness. That's the case here. It just seems off by a very slight margin as compared to some other versions I love so much. When I heard the solo I got it. They're playing the song a little faster than normal, and that bit of speed is rushing them into a beat that's just not as strong as usual. Unfortunate.
Jordan Rudess Keyboard Solo
If you dig the solo from this tour, you'll dig this.
This rocks.
Lines in the Sand
DT plays this album so well. I'm also a fan of Derek Sherinian. This song was no letdown on the tour. This is not a bad take. I sort of enjoyed it. The trouble is, again, there are better takes out there. More fluid takes. The band doesn't sound cohesive here. The timing is a little off. The energy is not on par with the awesomeness of this tour. James belts out a couple of cool notes. If you know him badly, you'll be impressed. If you know him strong, you'll know he's been better all across this tour.
Scarred
One of my favorite songs by DT. My favorite take was Italy 2002. I believe this one may take that throne. Oh dear sweet lord of all. Buy the set for this song. :) I was hoping, expecting the whole thing to be as incredible as this based on the strength of their tour. Regardless, this live album tells a story. This is an important part of that story.
Enter Progressive Nation.
If you've heard any of it... you know.
The repentance clip is very... very... interesting.
DT is holding the song for their next tour. >,>
Forsaken
I love this song. I was always a little disappointed with James' singing of it over the tour. James is asking why on some songs. Maybe we'll find out why. It's just a bad display of vocals. Add the short fall offs from some of the notes. The truth is, I don't know a better take. So rock it if you're not embarrassed to blast the song when James adds W's to his words. I won't play this take again.
The Ministry of Lost Souls
Yes please. The album version was lacking, but live this is a masterpiece on the level of Metropolis. As beautiful as this take is, it's lacking compared to what I've heard from the tour. Don't misread, the song is beautiful here. You can play this loud. I'll go to another take though.
Okay, a really hillarious thing about a comment saying Detroit can get stale on the 25th time. I was at that show. I think it's the best show DT has ever played. A fun fact. No known recording exists. James also changed the lyrics to voices. The word Voices was replaced by Life.
Take the Time
January 15th show? Truth be told, the song was incredible that night, but the audience, eliminated from these recordings played a big part that night. Why think it's time for a change>? Why makes sense here. The way James follows. Cool take. Is James really trying though>? I know for a fact he's been better. Better in 95.. for this track. I just sung along... nope, he's not putting out. Rock it though, if you want '95 or earlier take the time, I don't think you'll quite find it. At least, I haven't. Good thing we can find a better from '96 on for any other DT track. My point? James can sing. And if you think the end of '94 was his end (there are some of you out there). DT might not be the right band for you. Example, I got a cough, hacking, snotting, and my voice got stronger. James too, has had a similar experience. Christmas '94 I believe. Weird world.
In the presence of Enemies
There are heavy breaths and a W phrase here. The band also doesn't seem to be rocking quite as well as I know them to on this song. Still, I'm being critical. Take this over the album version for sure. The song turns around. The beginning of pt 2 is incredibly beautiful. I haven't heard it this wonderful on the tour. This is my thesis. Is DT only as good as we believe they are on our stereo? Suddenly the song is incredible. Set your speakers on fire with volume. 5 bucks says I listen to all this again believing they're the best takes and they are. Is this your memory Langden? This is my dream. This sonic beauty I'm hearing right now.
Shmedly Wilcox
Chill. I've never heard Wilcox sound this beautiful.
There's enough here to be worth having. I'm not throwing it away. There's a story to be told. There's emotion. Heart. Love.
Description of Chaos in Motion [2 DVD]
Genre: Music Video - Pop/Rock
Rating: NR
Release Date: 30-SEP-2008
Media Type: DVD
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