On March 22, Dream Theater brought their 40 Anniversary Tour to Radio City Music Hall in New York City. It was the last North American show of their 40th Anniversary tour. Mike Portnoy shared the following message in the aftermath:
“Still recovering and basking in the glow from Saturday’s EPIC evening at Radio City Music Hall…hands down, one of my most favorite shows I’ve EVER played. Absolutely perfect in every respect!
Looking out and seeing a Sold Out Radio City packed with the biggest DT fans in the world all gathered together to celebrate the bands 40th Anniversary together was absolutely magical from start to finish!
And the surprise live debut of ‘The Best Of Times’ (the only song in my original DT discography that had never been played live), joined by Jonathan Dinklage on violin, was the icing on the cake. I honestly could not contain my tears throughout the performance…it was so emotional for me to pay tribute to my dad (who was in the audience when we played RCMH in 2006) in such a glorious way. It was absolutely perfect.
After 5 months of touring Europe, South America and North America, we are taking a couple of months to recover and spend some time at home with our families before we resume touring in June / July for another round in Europe for a combination of metal festivals and some more special DT40 headline shows.”
“The Best Of Times” is taken off the band’s 10th album, Black Clouds And Silver Linings, released in 2009. The song was written by drummer Mike Portnoy about his relationship with father, who died of cancer. A demo version of the songfeaturing Mike Portnoy on vocals was released on the “Wither” single.
Go to this location for Dream Theater’s complete tour schedule and to purchase tickets.
Photo taken from Mike Portnoy’s official Facebook page
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“Still recovering and basking in the glow from Saturday’s EPIC evening at Radio City Music Hall…hands down, one of my most favorite shows I’ve EVER played. Absolutely perfect in every respect!
Looking out and seeing a Sold Out Radio City packed with the biggest DT fans in the world all gathered together to celebrate the bands 40th Anniversary together was absolutely magical from start to finish!
And the surprise live debut of ‘The Best Of Times’ (the only song in my original DT discography that had never been played live), joined by Jonathan Dinklage on violin, was the icing on the cake. I honestly could not contain my tears throughout the performance…it was so emotional for me to pay tribute to my dad (who was in the audience when we played RCMH in 2006) in such a glorious way. It was absolutely perfect.
After 5 months of touring Europe, South America and North America, we are taking a couple of months to recover and spend some time at home with our families before we resume touring in June / July for another round in Europe for a combination of metal festivals and some more special DT40 headline shows.”
“The Best Of Times” is taken off the band’s 10th album, Black Clouds And Silver Linings, released in 2009. The song was written by drummer Mike Portnoy about his relationship with father, who died of cancer. A demo version of the songfeaturing Mike Portnoy on vocals was released on the “Wither” single.
Go to this location for Dream Theater’s complete tour schedule and to purchase tickets.
Photo taken from Mike Portnoy’s official Facebook page
The post DREAM THEATER Drummer MIKE PORTNOY Weighs In On Final Show Of 40th Anniversary US Tour – “Hands Down, One Of My Most Favorite Shows I’ve Ever Played” appeared first on BraveWords - Where Music Lives.
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