Classical Composer reacts to DREAM THEATER: OCTAVARIUM (live in NYC)

Classical Composer reacts to DREAM THEATER: OCTAVARIUM (live in NYC) | The Daily Doug (Ep. 626)

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Жыл бұрын

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In this edition of #thedailydoug, I'm returning to one of my all-time favorite episodes on the Daily Doug. I first heard Octavarium by Dream Theater a little over two years ago. And, I've been wanting to return to it in a live setting. This concert at Radio City Music Hall in NYC is just epic, and I just loved experiencing this piece again. I hope you enjoy as much as I did!
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@CompleteProducer84 Жыл бұрын

I've heard this song probably 100 times, and I am still tearing up watching this. For my personal taste, this is the peak of music. THANK YOU DOUG!

@Ian-zj1bu Жыл бұрын

For my personal taste, this captures the essence of human existence, perfectly. I love it.

@felipeleao7562 Жыл бұрын

I cry EVERY FKG TIME!!!!! This song give me chills since the first time! Represent what my heart understand for living! Absolute masterpiece!

@CompleteProducer84 Жыл бұрын

@@Ian-zj1bu Well said, agreed!

@CompleteProducer84 Жыл бұрын

@@felipeleao7562 Yes, it is incredible! I suspect in another 20 years, this song will be looked back upon like we view Pink Floyd epics today.

@VynxeVainglory Жыл бұрын

Yeah they REALLY slayed on this one.

@jdbertel33 Жыл бұрын

The horn player at the end has practiced and dreamed his ENTIRE LIFE for that moment and nailed it

@manooko 10 ай бұрын

Horn was invented centuries ago JUST FOR THESE FINISHING BARS, nobody knew but that's the truth

@AManOfMusic Жыл бұрын

Who doesn't love more Dream Theater reactions from Doug? *We need Awake!*

@epnlvr9790 Жыл бұрын

Wish he did a full reaction for Liquid Tension Experiment live in L.A

@robertakerman3570 Жыл бұрын

@@epnlvr9790 Thought Doug did LTE. Anyway the chats were humorous.

@Aquila81 Жыл бұрын

I'm waiting for a proper reaction to "Space Dye Vest" for aeons 😁🙏

@matty4351 Жыл бұрын

@@Aquila81 I think a full listen of Awake would be amazing.

@danidelgado3015 Жыл бұрын

I don't understand why he doesn't do Awake reactions… 🤷🏻‍♂️

@shellderp Жыл бұрын

Dream Theater was just magical in this era

@opliko Жыл бұрын

Saw them 3 times in the early 2000s :D

@Imperialmusicfan Жыл бұрын

Indeed. Pure epic-ness!

@bryanerickson2905 Жыл бұрын

not really, Labrie sounds like an asshole that is trying to emulate prog power metal singing but fails on all levels.

@josel.7201 Жыл бұрын

Indeed sir

@TheDarkEternalKnight07 Жыл бұрын

@@oplikowhat tours?

@diegopeart Жыл бұрын

SCORE is, to this day, the best Dream Theater concert of all time, imho. Setlist is impeccable, boys are at the top of their game, orchestra is flawlessly on top and pristine execution, too. There is no live experience like this one.

@CompleteProducer84 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely agree. The fan favorite still seems to be Budoken (which I do love), but the levels/panning on that show ruin much of it for me. Score is the show where they got EVERYTHING right as you mentioned - setlist, performance, sound design and the visuals are great as well.

@dominiccrimmings6925 Жыл бұрын

Except Rush, they were the best live band.

@thejonasvanbaelenpodcast Жыл бұрын

Fair take. For me it's Budokan, mostly because of how high the bass is in the mix *chef's kiss*

@MichaelDionneDrummer Жыл бұрын

@@thejonasvanbaelenpodcast Yeah and the setlist was pretty dope in Live At Budokan!

@Ichbinsnur2181 Жыл бұрын

The orchestra is not "on top", it is pathetically bad, as is the orchestration

@HansLandaOfficial Жыл бұрын

You HAVE TO do six degrees of inner turbulance live from score, it’s just breathtaking

@panoseddie9975 Жыл бұрын

Yes !

@smalltwo0701 Жыл бұрын

Hell yeah !!

@olavjorvik94 Жыл бұрын

YEEEES!!!!!!!!

@Wildboyz1987 Жыл бұрын

Oh yes you have to!!!🤘

@wf29499 Жыл бұрын

Definitely a perfect future Friday choice!!

@Devypocalypse Жыл бұрын

No one can ever dissuade me from believing the end solo is the greatest solo ever on the record, let alone this live version where Petrucci milks that final note to utter perfection. You can't end an epic in any better form that this. God tier.

@matt1er912 5 ай бұрын

John’s solo at the end is the definition of precision and feeling …. The best to ever do it period.

@sandyferati6625 2 ай бұрын

Octavarium is my all-time favorite song from any band. Usually, I want more riffy music, but this song is the most unique, interesting, and climactic song Ive heard. Its perfect.

@budi.haryono 10 ай бұрын

Live performance of In The Presence Of Enemies part 1 & 2 is a must!

@CaseyHowdenPhoto 9 ай бұрын

Talk about full-circle, I'm sure you're aware Portnoy has just re-joined the band. Some of the best and most unexpected news I've heard in a while.

@joshsimon5145 Жыл бұрын

That ending solo always brings me to tears. WOW

@joshm1636 Жыл бұрын

Words cannot express what the ending with the horn section does to my mind, body and soul. Incredible ending to a phenomenal live performance.

@m4r_art 7 ай бұрын

Mike Portnoy coming back to Dream Theater has to be one of my most favorite things that happened in this 2023/2024 season in terms of music. I hope they can release another Grand Opus like Octavarium and The Count of Tuscany, and I believe Portnoy is key in this happening. Rudess is also more skilled than he used to be. Literally with Petrucci and all of them making up with him, even LaBrie, the future of Dream Theater is finally a hopeful one!

@werbenjagermannjensen3566 Жыл бұрын

Those people know how lucky they were to watch this live omg. I would be crying for sure

@KPD017 Жыл бұрын

Yes we do. Score was The best concert I’ve ever been to and I’ve been to well over 200 concerts in my lifetime.

@Cosdis 9 ай бұрын

Mike Portnoy is back in Dream Theater! :D

@bernardodc9631 Жыл бұрын

How epic is that ending??? And Petrucci's face just nails it

@joakimskurk Жыл бұрын

Doug being nostalgic about seeing Portnoy behind the kit, even tho he got into the band after his departure, makes me very nostalgic about seeing Portnoy behind the kit with them . 🥺

@Morfy 9 ай бұрын

well... now that can happen again :)

@Lightningchase1973 10 ай бұрын

Octavarium, the song DT gives honor to music and everyone influencing their music. And the song is greatness distilled.

@falloutfan2502 Жыл бұрын

One of the most amazing shows I've ever been to. Traveled from Peoria to NYC to see it, and was worth every penny. "Sacrificed Sons" played very well with the orchestra also, off the same DVD if you're interested.

@torture10 Жыл бұрын

It's here on the channel😊

@zainb.9416 Жыл бұрын

Yes! Agree on point where u stated Sacrificed Sons !

@JollyBrandon Жыл бұрын

Man, this takes me back to being in the 5th row for this!!!! Still get cold chills. Best show I've ever been to ♥️🙏♥️🤘

@bernardodc9631 Жыл бұрын

Like, this one exactly? Omg

@JollyBrandon Жыл бұрын

@@bernardodc9631 Yes. I bought VIP tix and drove up from NC to be there. It was a night I'll never forget!

@complexdevice 10 ай бұрын

@@JollyBrandon Dude OMG.

@estegman 7 ай бұрын

The emotion Portnoy puts on every single beat, the flawless performance by Myung, Petrucci and Jordan and the highest note ever reached by James make this one of the best DT songs of all time. Every time I press the play button on this tune, I cannot stop before it ends. Hope to listen to it again as Mike rejoined the band.

@maxhowlett9661 Жыл бұрын

Every single section of this track showcases a different aspect of DT at their very best. It's amazing how a track that is essentially an album of different parts stitched together is so cohesive and masterful. This track is, to me, DTs magnum opus.

@carlosnascimento9269 Жыл бұрын

Out of all the reactions I've seen from Doug, Octavarium seemed to be one of the songs that impressed him most so I'm really looking forward to this.

@Olibubb Жыл бұрын

I was actually at this show and some context here is that no one knew going in that there would be an orchestra. They only revealed that after the intermission and immediately went into the full Six Degrees. The screens behind them also showed all the references during Full Circle, including a picture of Owen Wilson

@Khobbyhobs Жыл бұрын

I went to the Dreamsonic show in Cleveland and the guy next to me was at this show at radio city music hall. Showed me pictures from it. I instantly felt equal parts jealous and happy for that guy. He was at a show that will live on as one of the greatest shows in rock music history. Dream Theater deserves to be in the Rock Hall.

@KevinToine Жыл бұрын

Crazy Dream Theater fact: They released an album called 'Live Scenes from New York', release date:9/11/2001. The cover art of the album? NY in flames.. Crazy coincidence! The albums barely hit the shelves before it was quickly recalled because of the events, so they could change the cover art

@branlopgar 7 ай бұрын

And around 150 to 200 copies were sold on those two or three hours the album was on the shelves. They can go up to $200 bucks on eBay now as collector items. And Doug also reacted to Sacrificed Sons, the song they made about that same event. It was the second most powerful song of this concert, and knowing they had played the entire Six Degrees suite just two songs before... Yeah. One of the classiest musical tributes to a tragedy ever.

@juanchovl 2 ай бұрын

This concert was life-changing for me. My best friend, when we used to be bandmates, lend me the DVD and I watched it with my dad, including the documentary of the 20th anniversary, back in 2008. Since that day I fell "in awe" with the band. A dream of mine is to hear this song live. Can't wait to see them live in October for the 40th Anniversary and who knows, maybe that dream comes true.

@kyleoffringa6148 Жыл бұрын

They play all of the Six Degrees with the orchestra at this same show. You must check that out too!

@Gorbyrev Жыл бұрын

There are times when Score is my favourite DT album. The track selection was brilliant and the performances of Six Degrees and Octavarium are deeply moving. Loved your analysis of the studio version.

@thedarkflowkiller Жыл бұрын

This, for me, will always be the greatest song of all time. I love so many genres, so many artists, so many bands....But nothing will ever top this song. It needs to rest in the hall of fame, in a museum.

@RazLightbringer Жыл бұрын

Oh man... You gotta listen the whole Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence from the Score... Epic, is the only thing I can say 🙌

@wildsapling6218 Жыл бұрын

28:08 - 28:40 Only Mike can bring in such feels and the epicness this song demands in a live concert.

@CompleteProducer84 Жыл бұрын

Oh yes! Been waiting for him to do the Score version. Incredible performance of a masterpiece!

@TexasKoz Жыл бұрын

You and Elizabeth Zharoff (The Charismatic Voice)should have coffee and discuss the wonders of Dream Theater.

@guitartube5822 Жыл бұрын

Unbelievable musicianship. I’ve never seen this live version! Absolutely epic playing from monster players

@josephmobley2044 Жыл бұрын

I remember very well when Octavarium came out- I actually sat in my basement with the highest quality headphones I owned at 12:01AM taking this record in and, upon listening to the title track, thinking "Did they just top A Change of Seasons?!?" The answer was, without question, abso-freaking-lutely! The best!

@LastCallHall 2 ай бұрын

Chills. Even after 18 years. God, I love this band.

@carolina141mio 2 ай бұрын

I have seen a couple reactions to this (my favorite for 20 years) song, and I think that yours is by far my favorite. Thx Doug for being so enthusiastic and respectful for this (for me) formidable experience that is Octavarium.

@LZ10366 Жыл бұрын

Another thing I love is that the original recording is exactly 24 minutes long representing the hours in a day, and also 24 is a multiple of 8!

@Javisebas26 Жыл бұрын

Up to this day, the SCORE live album is DT's best live version. It's the whole package, and this was back in 2006. That was the very first time that I had the privilege to see them play live, in my own country Venezuela in December 2005. The Octavarium world tour will always be in my heart. Each member on this album was at their prime and the combination of lyrics and melodies is just something quite phenomenal. A huge hug from Buenos Aires 🔥🤘🏼

@adamswing6115 Жыл бұрын

I love how Jordan always seems to be having a blast

@romeorice583 2 ай бұрын

This is probably hands down my favorite Dream Theater song - for all of the reasons you mentioned & that it just plain ole kicks *ss 🎯😎

@LuisGarcia-ee2tr Жыл бұрын

I say the same as @tradamek. I think it's almost 200 times that I've heard this tremendous song. Progressive metal at its best. Octavarium makes use of Rudess's peculiar instrument, the continuum, popularized by himself in the intro of this song. “Floydian” atmospheres flood it. A flute draws a melody of great beauty. Changes of rhythm, diverse textures, epic solos. It has everything.Awesome!

@MetalHead-xv7ko 11 ай бұрын

Watching Dream Theater perform that must be one of the most stunning live experiences of all time, it's a masterpiece that absolutely tears into and goes rushing down the shivering spine

@Virtuoso80 Жыл бұрын

I was at that show, thanks for the nostalgia.

@Jordo246 Жыл бұрын

This song makes me feel feelings I can't even explain.

@soakedbearrd Жыл бұрын

One those rare times when a guitarist can shred but also have feel. This song is definitely the definition of epic.

@axelus22 Жыл бұрын

It's a masterpiece, it gives me chills every time.

@octavarium4604 10 ай бұрын

Attended this show, it was fantastic. Great review and analysis Doug, congrats!

@senseiken 3 ай бұрын

“Great to see Mike with them”. And now ❤

@BryJovi17 3 ай бұрын

I am PRAYING that they play Octavarium on their 40th Anniversary tour this year 🤩 To me it would be perfectly fitting to bring back 'full circle' to the 20 years since Octavarium album was likely recorded and imagined (most likely began in 2004). I have a ticket to see them in London, being the only UK date, and if I get to witness this live I'm honestly going to cry through the intense emotion and raw admiration of these hyper talented musicians 🥺

@AD-oe7gt 2 ай бұрын

The problem is that LaBrie will butcher it live, he can't even hit the notes anymore. He doesn't sound that good in this live recording either, and nowadays he's a sad shell of his former self.

@BryJovi17 2 ай бұрын

@@AD-oe7gt therefore my question back to you is why don't DT change the tuning of their instruments down so that LaBrie can hit the vocal notes to accompany the key of the music? They're arguably some of the most talented musicians on earth and I've seen other bands perform live in flat tuning (half step down) or even one whole octave down (compared to the original studio recording), in order for the singer to be able to sound half decent. Surely DT could do that as well?

@Heiteinah Жыл бұрын

In this one in particular, I love, LOVE the flute little solo. Its so lively!

@betoney1 Жыл бұрын

This is undoubtedly their magnum opus, I still get goose bumps hearing it come full circle at the finale. Their 2nd greatest epic composition is "A Change of Seasons".

@emjem99 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Doug for reminding me just how absolutely amazing this band is. Tears in my eyes at the end, again.

@tedbertier9454 Жыл бұрын

I don't intend to downplay their later works but I think this song is their crowning musical achievement. It just covers so much ground and touches all the bases that made DT great.

@xoxoKacey6 Жыл бұрын

My favorite band ever!!!!!! Dreamsonic was absolutely amazing, never miss when Dream Theater comes around.

@Sam-cv6un Жыл бұрын

Once again this live recording made me cry multiple times. One of the best of all time, thanks for giving it a watch. :)

@dennyclosser8456 8 ай бұрын

Wow!!!! What a piece of music! Exceptional! Also, exceptional Doug is watching you get so excited it is these moves from one movement to another. Just brilliant.

@coasternut3091 11 ай бұрын

I like that Dream Theater likes to put "Lyrics by John Myung" on their instrumentals

@danielbuckley7686 Жыл бұрын

I've always had a deep connection with this song across many stages of my life. Even more so when I was sectioned with Psychosis several years ago. I'd listen to this a lot in the psych ward and it would give me joy and peace in my daily madness and prevent me from causing unintentional harm to myself or others. The instrumental section would be like a reflection of my insanity and it'd turn the whole situation into a fun time with nothing to worry about. I've come a long way in my recovery since and I haven't listened to Dream Theater for a while. But everytime I do, it's like greeting an old friend, accepting my past self and just being filled with peace and a sense of oneness. It's meditative at this point. Dream Theater music just hits different bro.

@ganteng_ini_menyiksa Жыл бұрын

Octavarium is better done live and this version is the best. It's always a joy to see your reaction to DT's songs.

@MrMikeyMikerson Жыл бұрын

This song makes me tear up every single time. This is my favorite song ever written, and I love that I have had the opportunity to see you experience it twice now!

@TedAnthony Жыл бұрын

Let's go! This is my favorite concert from them. It was the first time that i ever heard of these guys when my dad showed this concert to me. Good stuff!

@bernardodc9631 Жыл бұрын

Great dad!

@TedAnthony Жыл бұрын

@bernardodc9631 right? Haha hearing Dream Theater and seeing Petrucci play changed my direction as a musician for sure 😁

@bernardodc9631 Жыл бұрын

@@TedAnthony just out of curiosity, how old is your dad? i've been inflicting that on my kid as well haha

@TedAnthony Жыл бұрын

@bernardodc9631 haha he's in his 50s. And I don't blame you. I'll be forcefully sharing music with my kids when the day comes 🤣

@janawham3296 Жыл бұрын

Same here! I had recently been introduced to them from Guitar Hero World Tour (Pull Me Under was on there), and I wanted to find out more about them, and I found the performance of Metropolis from this concert, and I fell in love.

@DavidLindes Жыл бұрын

4:07 - don't forget the third meaning: the absolute SCORE! of getting to play Radio City Music Hall. 😁

@mark.wilko1969 11 ай бұрын

This song is epic. A masterpiece. Even after listening to it for 20 odd years it still gets me on another level. Totally totally awesome

@jkupczak Жыл бұрын

Yeah boy! Let's go!

@user-re6kd4qc5w Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your professional video!! As huge fan of DT, it's really grateful of this video:)

@edwardmalthouse973 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for doing this. The next DT epic to enjoy is In the Presence of Enemies off their next album!

@Beardfish. Жыл бұрын

I went to this show, it was something special

@ryanweatherman-holt4805 Жыл бұрын

My closed captioning used to say "Daily Dog". Now your new intro translates to "Daily Duck" per my CC. HILARIOUS 😂 Great channel, Doug !

@Hegge2005 Жыл бұрын

Best song ever written! Thx for this, Doug!

@TheLanternOfShame Жыл бұрын

Love it Doug! This live version, in my opinion, goes down as the greatest rock/metal epic ever recorded live!

@timotokki Жыл бұрын

Live version has amazing rhythm control making the sounding mesmerizing. Dough has great sense on the rhythm too. Always love to see him do air drum. You got the progressive rhythm, Dough.

@timotokki Жыл бұрын

High F❤ is also the highest note standard electric guitar can get with extra bend string

@carolinadeconto 7 ай бұрын

I remember that I hit the subscribe button thanks to Octavarium. It was great to watch it again. Keep on rocking, Mr. Daily Doug. :)

@OldRod99 Жыл бұрын

One of my favorite DT songs, and such an epic live version! Wish I could have seen it live, but they didn't play it on the tours I was able to go. An amazing arrangement of an awesome song! Thank you Doug for reacting to this!

@17colosal 11 ай бұрын

Real King Crimson vibe when the flute came in

@P90XBowler Жыл бұрын

I was there, such an awesome day! Drove from Canada and you even see me in the making of segment!

@P90XBowler Жыл бұрын

Anytime however I'm not sure what you're referring to when you say above.😮

@NaanProphet Жыл бұрын

If anyone is curious about how Jordan changes keys on the synth while he's playing the steel guitar in the intro, he's actually not. On the Dark Side of the Moon cover album DVD, they revealed it was actually James Labrie who was playing it every night for Jordan once he was done the Continuum part and started the steel guitar, which needs two hands.

@KevinBX Жыл бұрын

You van can see James standing behind Jordan playing the chords. Look closely

@NaanProphet Жыл бұрын

Yeah I know he's there. I mentioned it the way I did so that I can actually say with authority that they confirmed it was James playing it on another DVD. If you just point it out, you tend to get people who go "aRe YoU sUrE?" and I can't stand that.

@sebastianschilling7337 Жыл бұрын

Spot on! I saw them in Santiago, Chile in 2005 for this tour. I clearly remember seeing James take the synth for that section of the intro in Octavarium. It was really cool to see him interact with the band by playing an instrument, which is very rare for the usual DT show.

@KevinBX Жыл бұрын

But are you sure?

@branlopgar 4 ай бұрын

@@KevinBX Yes. That time described in Chile, there is a recording of the full song. And James was indeed playing keyboards while Jordan did the Continuum and lap steel solos. Not like they were the most complex parts but it was nice to allow him to do something other than vocals or a tambourine

@kellieelliott5198 3 ай бұрын

Oh this is wicked cool 🎶🎸🎶🎸

@MichaelDionneDrummer Жыл бұрын

I simply love the fact that Portnoy swapped his jersey for a bow tie t-shirt when the orchestra came in haha!

@alanezequiel6148 Жыл бұрын

No matter what circumstances I listen to this song, it always makes me cry.

@ShemDaniel Жыл бұрын

We have indeed come "full circle" since his first reaction to the album version

@olavjorvik94 Жыл бұрын

Doug. Watch this entire show live. This is THE best live show anyone has ever done. Best live CD ever: best live DVD ever. Best anything. "Score" is the best🥰

@phoenix7289 Жыл бұрын

Oh HELL yeah! This was my favorite thing to play on the drums back when I could still play. This live version is so damned beautiful!

@michaelcarra4080 Жыл бұрын

I Was at this radio city show with my dad and brother back when I was 18! One of my fondest memories and best concert Ive ever been to! The sound the performance the whole night was magical

@dnllrnt 9 ай бұрын

The whole song is just one gigantic easter egg and listening to the studio version is 🤌🤌

@TheCrimsonIdol987 7 күн бұрын

As an auditory-visual synesthete, this song has ALWAYS been an EXPLOSION of color and patterns. It's a true delight, and it demands your attention. It's a complex piece that's just a delightful sensory experience.

@amcuhrd Жыл бұрын

As always Doug, your expert analysis just makes me appriciate this band even more. They will for ever be my favorite!

@infinityminuszero Жыл бұрын

12:45 "It's great to see Mike with them" Yes, Doug. Yes.

@AtomizedSound Жыл бұрын

This is the pièce de résistance of this version of the song! 🤌🏻

@nikatapi Жыл бұрын

Best live album by the band by far. I must have watched the DVD more than 100 times at this point

@the_ginger_thunder Жыл бұрын

I was at this show, right by the soundboard!

@stevematalavage3532 Жыл бұрын

I was at this show, absolutely amazing. My face was in the DVD for a few seconds so I very slightly live in DT lore for all eternity 😅

@bernardodc9631 Жыл бұрын

Such a great feeling to get to watch Doug becoming a true DT fan along all these years ❤🤘

@rebirth_mishap Жыл бұрын

You're finally doing the version you should have the first time. Excellent

@danjmcs Жыл бұрын

Great reaction Doug! Had a fantastic time at Dreamsonic 2023 in Phoenix on this past Weds. Was great to see the boys again, along with Devi and Animals as Leaders!