Fates Warning: Live in Athens DVD

[dano1427]

Well, it was released today, 11-22-05. Overall, a good representation of Fates live.

Some points:
-Kevin Moore simply rocks the keys. When he left DT, their sounds changed drastically, and I don't think for the better.
-Frank Aresti...Aresti and Matheos go together like Downing/Tipton or Murray/Smith.
-Nick D...great drummer, but he's not Mark Zonder, who's drumming was so intricate, and was an integral part of the "Fates" sound.
-Ray Alder's vocals were overdubbed, probably for the better. Compare the Athens Soundcheck/rehersal and Bulgarian TV bonus footage to the actual DVD concert (same concert, but different cameras, etc) and it's obvious that he had no voice in that concert. For years he's been plagued by vocal problems, probably from poor technique and his chain smoking. The overdubbing is pretty smooth, but you can hear the source material in various spots.
-Camera work is great.
-Great song selection...Still Remains!

--dan

 

[ich bin besser]

Right, NDV filled in on drums on that tour! I think I'll have to get the DVD. Fates Warning was, along with Queensryche, one of the bands that heavily influenced my taste in music.

 

[EnchantWeb]

I think the DVD is great, even though I miss Mark Zonder.
For me, Kevin is one of the highlights. Too bad he isn't featured throughout the whole show.

-W

 

[Soundscape]

interesting..I'll get it being a completist..but maybe not just yet..still working on the Rush R30 DVD...

Kyle

 

[Viadragon]

Hey Dan,

Just noticed your Presto Ballet avatar. I hear they're playing CalProg down in Whittier in July of next year...great place for a mini-festival...

Kristin
Via

 

[dano1427]

Whittier in '06....I think a roadtrip is in order...yup!!

--dan

 

[IOfTheStorm]

-Ray Alder's vocals were overdubbed, probably for the better. Compare the Athens Soundcheck/rehersal and Bulgarian TV bonus footage to the actual DVD concert (same concert, but different cameras, etc) and it's obvious that he had no voice in that concert. For years he's been plagued by vocal problems, probably from poor technique and his chain smoking. The overdubbing is pretty smooth, but you can hear the source material in various spots.

Alas, you are 100% right. That being said, he still managed to give great chills with his performance.

 

[DT Jesus]

still working on the Rush R30 DVD...

Watched disc 1 last night. Amaaaaazing. Even though Geddy's voice sounds borderline shot.