Dream Theater is one of the most influential and successful progressive metal bands in the world, with a career spanning over three decades and 15 studio albums. In 2013, they released their seventh live album and video, Live At Luna Park, which captures their two-night performance at the Luna Park Stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in August 2012. The concert was part of their world tour in support of their 11th studio album, A Dramatic Turn of Events, which marked the debut of their new drummer Mike Mangini, who replaced the founding member Mike Portnoy in 2010.
The DVD features over three hours of music, covering songs from their entire discography, from their debut album When Dream and Day Unite (1989) to their latest release at the time, A Dramatic Turn of Events (2011). The setlist includes fan favorites such as "MetropolisPart I: The Miracle and the Sleeper", "The Spirit Carries On", "Breaking All Illusions", and "On the Backs of Angels", as well as some rare gems like "A Fortune in Lies", "Surrounded", and "The Silent Man". The band also performs a medley of songs from their epic concept album Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence (2002), as well as some acoustic versions of "The Silent Man", "Wait for Sleep", and "Far from Heaven". The DVD also showcases the impressive skills and solos of each band member, especially the new drummer Mangini, who proves his worth and chemistry with the rest of the band.
The DVD also includes some bonus tracks from the second night of the concert, such as "These Walls", "Build Me Up, Break Me Down", and "Caught in a Web". Additionally, the DVD features a documentary that follows the band behind the scenes during their tour, as well as some interviews with the band members and the fans. The DVD also comes with a 40-page book that contains photos and notes from the band.
Live At Luna Park is a must-have for any Dream Theater fan, as it showcases their amazing musicianship, creativity, and passion for their music. It is also a great introduction for anyone who wants to discover one of the most influential and innovative bands in the history of progressive metal. The DVD is available in various formats, such as a two-disc DVD, a single-disc Blu-ray, a 2DVD/3CD set, a Blu-ray/3CD set, and a deluxe edition box set that includes all three formats with a 40-page book. You can also watch it online or download it digitally from various platforms.
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