Breaking Absolutes

James LaBrie talks about Dream Theater's breakout album, Images and Words. Hear some new stories about the record that defined their sound.

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Breaking Absolutes...

John Petrucci talks about Dream Theater's breakout album, Images and Words. Hear some new stories about the record that defined their sound.

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Michael Romeo of Symphony X and his self-named band, talks with me about his new solo album, Symphony X, composing, narrative themes, and more!. More on Michael here: https://www.facebook.com/MichaelJRomeo

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Mark Tremonti of Alter Bridge, Creed, and his self-named band Tremonti, talks with me about his vocal approach, songwriting, dealing with success, musical themes, his latest albums, his new charitable efforts, and what's next. More on Mark here: https://marktremonti.com/

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When Dream Theater wrote their epic double CD concept album, I got the chance to embellish its story and write a full novel to do so. Here I've gone into an epic deep dive of: how I got the job working with John Petrucci and writing the novel; a discussion of the art and design and map and other conceptual visuals; the relating of certain scenes only in the book, which give helpful context for the record experience; and a full albu...

James LaBrie, Dream Theater vocalist, talks with Peter Orullian about the new Dream Theater record--A View from the Top of the World, his recording process, his upcoming solo album, vocal approach, and much more! More on James LaBrie here: http://www.jameslabrie.com/ and here https://dreamtheater.net/  

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My first listen to Dream Theater's new album: A View from the Top of the World. I share thoughts on what's new, lyrical themes, echoes from previous albums, the contributions of each member of the band, and more!

0:00 Intro

3:12 The Alien

8:02 My Thoughts on Petrucci's Soloing

10:22 The Alien Continued

13:22 My Thoughts on James's Voice

18:01 The Alien Continued

32:26 Answering the Call

48:14 Invisible Monster

1:04:20 My T...

Doug Pinnick, vocal and bass legend of King's X, KXM, PGP, Tres Mts, and many others, joins me to talk about his King's X, his solo career (including his new album Joy Bomb), his vocal stylings, his song-writing approach, his place in the rock world, and so much more! Check out more about Doug at: https://www.dugnation.net/ 

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Roy Khan, who has sung for Kamelot, Conception, Star One, and more, joins me to talk about his time with Kamelot, his years of retirement, new Conception music, his vocal technique, and so much more. Check out more about Roy at: https://conceptionmusic.com/ and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roy_Khan 

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Part Two of my conversation with Stephanie Cabral (rock/metal photographer) who joins me to talk about her craft, and so many of the bands she's worked with: Metallica, Ozzy, Iron Maiden, Testament, Type O Negative, Zakk Wylde, Galactic Cowboys, Corey Taylor, Dave Grohl, Alice Cooper, Chris Cornell, AC/DC, and so many others. Check out more about Stephanie at: https://stephaniecabral.com/ and https://www.instagram.com/stephaniedcab...

Stephanie Cabral (rock/metal photographer) joins me to talk about her craft, and so many of the bands she's worked with: Metallica, Ozzy, Iron Maiden, Testament, Type O Negative, Zakk Wylde, Galactic Cowboys, Corey Taylor, Dave Grohl, Alice Cooper, Chris Cornell, AC/DC, and so many others. Check out more about Stephanie at: https://stephaniecabral.com/ and https://www.instagram.com/stephaniedcabral/ 

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Michael Sweet joins me to talk about Stryper, his solo career, collaborating with George Lynch, his voice, his guitar playing, the industry, his journey as a musician, and so much more! Check out more about Michael at: https://www.michaelsweet.com/ 

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Jimmy T (aka James Meslin) joins me to talk about engineering and sound work with Dream Theater on their last several albums and tours, as well as his approach, techniques, gear, not to mention working with Rush, Richie Cannata (Billy Joel), and so much more! Check out more about Jimmy at: https://www.jamesmeslinaudio.com/ 

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Doro Pesch of Doro and Warlock, joins me to talk about her beginnings, working with Gene Simmons, duets with dozens (including Lemme), tours, anthems, kickboxing, graphic design, and so much more! Check out more about Doro at: https://www.doromusic.com/band_en.php

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Devin Townsend of Devin Townsend Project, Strapping Young Lad, Devin Townsend Band (and more!), joins me to talk about his process, his music, and his intentions as an artist. Check out more about Devin at: https://hevydevy.com/home/

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Tom Englund, vocalist for Evergrey, Redemption, and Silent Skies, joins me to talk about his twenty-five year career, his song-writing approach, collaborations, and much more! Check out more about Tom at: http://www.evergrey.net/

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Pat Gesualdo, founder of the Metal Hall of Fame and Drums & Disabilities, joins me to talk about the Metal Hall of Fame, selection criteria, this years induction class, the antagonism of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, metal culture, his own journey through disability and founding Drums & Disability and drum therapy, and so much more! Check out more about Pat: https://www.metalhalloffame.org/ http://dadprogram.org/ 

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Keith Thomas joins me for a follow up conversation to talk specifically about ways to approach music in order to find success in the industry. Keith is a writer and producer of Grammy winning and Academy Award Winning music. Check out more about Keith: http://www.keiththomas.com/ 

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