Live Scenes from New York is a 3 disc live album by progressive metal/rock band Dream Theater, recorded on August 30, 2000, at the Roseland Ballroom in New York City. Live Scenes from New York is the audio counterpart to the Metropolis 2000: Scenes from New York DVD, released in 2001. Two videos of the concert, not released with the DVD, were included on the CD; "Another Day" and Jordan Rudess' keyboard solo. The album is Dream Theater's first live release with Rudess.
Coincidentally, it was originally released on September 11, 2001, and when it was noticed that the cover artwork depicted the skyline of New York, including the twin towers of the World Trade Center, in flames, it was recalled and re-released a short time later with the Majesty symbol instead. Some copies with the original artwork still exist, and are now rare collector's items. The symbol was based on the cover of Dream Theater's 1992 album Images and Words, which included a heart in flames. Since the concert was recorded in New York City, nicknamed "the Big Apple", the heart was changed to an apple.
Drummer Mike Portnoy collapsed following the conclusion of the show. The official statement on his FAQ reads: I collapsed due to over-exhaustion, dehydration, stress, too little food and nutrition, too many Red Bulls, etc. It took me several hours of throwing up, being wrapped in blankets and laying down before I was carried out of the venue hours after the show.
Video Live Scenes from New York
Track listing
All music composed by Dream Theater except where noted.
Note: Disc three also contains video for Another Day and the keyboard solo.
Maps Live Scenes from New York
Personnel
- James LaBrie - vocals and percussion
- John Myung - bass guitars
- John Petrucci - guitars and backing vocals
- Mike Portnoy - drums and backing vocals
- Jordan Rudess - keyboards
Additional personnel
- Theresa Thomason - Guest Vocals on "Through Her Eyes" and "The Spirit Carries On"
- Gospel Choir - on "The Spirit Carries On"
- Jo Marno - Choir Coordinator
- Jay Beckenstein - Soprano Sax on "Another Day"
- Kent Broadhurst - The Hypnotherapist
Chart performance
Billboard 200:
- Live Scenes from New York - #120
Billboard Top Internet Albums:
- Live Scenes from New York - #7
References
Source of article : Wikipedia
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