I don't believe it's an easy task for a vocalist to keep up with the demand required by DT music itself, in this case (The Astonishing's). In addition to the musical demand, I think it would be a bit tough to swing your voice from "just a guy" to the "fragile Maiden" to the "Tyrant" back to the "fragile Maiden" and back to the "just a guy" voice... I'm not a singer in any way shape or form, but as a former drummer that has play in many bands with many singers, it's not just a matter of "singing the song" (in Dream Theater's case especially)!
In this album, and in much of DT music in general, I believe a second singer could have been useful. Perhaps a female voice, but not necessarily... It could complement their music , DT music often requires more than the current 5 members. They use orchestra and choir sometimes live, and I think they could gain from having added a sixth member, although this far into their career , it might be too late now..
One of my top 5 concerts ever was the Astonishing in Albany,NY 4-19-16. Amazing show.
I don't believe it's an easy task for a vocalist to keep up with the demand required by DT music itself, in this case (The Astonishing's). In addition to the musical demand, I think it would be a bit tough to swing your voice from "just a guy" to the "fragile Maiden" to the "Tyrant" back to the "fragile Maiden" and back to the "just a guy" voice... I'm not a singer in any way shape or form, but as a former drummer that has play in many bands with many singers, it's not just a matter of "singing the song" (in Dream Theater's case especially)!
In this album, and in much of DT music in general, I believe a second singer could have been useful. Perhaps a female voice, but not necessarily... It could complement their music , DT music often requires more than the current 5 members. They use orchestra and choir sometimes live, and I think they could gain from having added a sixth member, although this far into their career , it might be too late now..
@@holgerlarsson8807 that's a helluva idea!
love this live, i can hear the drum. cool.
and jordan rudessss and petrucci. john myung
wow
james labrie get more tired and powerless in this song
The Astonishing is way too vocally demanding for a live performance.
+Mikael Hetfield yep thats right
Because he growing old
Esta hecho mier da james