Dream Theater recalls Distant Memories of a Fatal Tragedy

Dream Theater (photo credit: Nidhal Marzouk).
L to R: John Myung, Jordan Rudess, Mike Mangini, James LaBrie, John Petrucci

As previously reported here at Stargazed Magazine, Dream Theater will release their ninth live album, “Distant Memories – Live In London”, on November 27th.

Recorded at their sold-out show at London’s Apollo Theatre, the live release documents the band’s world tour in support of “Distance Over Time” and the 20-year anniversary of their seminal concept album, “Metropolis Part 2 – Scenes From A Memory”.

Check out the live version of “Fatal Tragedy” here:

““Performing ‘SFAM’ live in its entirety 20 years after its initial release was a ton of fun for all of us. ‘Fatal Tragedy’ is one of the darker, heavier and more exciting songs on ‘Scenes’ and always gets an amazing response from our audience. It’s an important track because lyrically it helps to establish the story’s plot details while musically it showcases some of our favorite instrumental moments on the album,” explains John Petrucci.

1. Untethered Angel
2. A Nightmare to Remember
3. Fall Into the Light
4. Barstool Warrior
5. In the Presence of Enemies – Part 1
6. Pale Blue Dot
7. Scenes Live Intro
8. Scene One: Regression
9. Scene Two: I. Overture 1928
10. Scene Two: II. Strange Déjà Vu
11. Scene Three: I. Through My Words
12. Scene Three: II. Fatal Tragedy
13. Scene Four: Beyond This Life
14. Scene Five: Through Her Eyes
15. Scene Six: Home
16. Scene Seven: I. The Dance of Eternity
17. Scene Seven: II. One Last Time
18. Scene Eight: The Spirit Carries On
19. Scene Nine: Finally Free
20. At Wit’s End
21. Paralyzed (Bonus Track)

“Distant Memories – Live In London” is the band’s first live release since 2014’s “Breaking the Fourth Wall”. The new live release will be available in various configurations including digital only, a 3-CD and 2 DVD multibox, a 3-CD and 2 Blu-Ray digipak with slipcase, a limited deluxe 3-CD + 2 Blu-Ray + 2 DVD Artbook and a limited 4-LP and 3-CD box set. The video components will also feature a Behind The Scenes look at the band as they get ready for the shows.

All formats of “Distant Memories – Live In London” are now available for pre-order.