Dream Theater - Chaos In Motion 2007-2008(Deluxe Collector's Edition)(3 CD/2 DVD)
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Free Music Review: "LIMITED" edition?
Hit: 4 Stars
hey! wasn't this deluxe boxset supposed to be a limited edition of 5000 copies only??!! why is amazon still selling it! i thought all the 5000 copies were already sold! i hope they haven't tricked us...i bought this boxset because i'm a DT fan and i wanted to be one of the lucky 5000, but now i realise that amazon is still selling it =S...this dissapoints me.Free Music Review: Ok, it just makes the grade
Hit: 3 Stars
Well I'm writing another review as Amazon hasn't posted my first one. Maybe it's a good thing since I've had a few days to process my thoughts on this DVD and CD set. Before I start I would like to point out that I am no novice on Dream Theater and own pretty much everything to date, save the bootlegs! Here are my thoughts:
Things I don't like
1. Video quality is literally pathetic and whoever came up with the idea to release them raw, should rethink their strategy. You DON'T release something like Score and Budokan and then this, you DON'T.
2. Audio mix is not great. Some songs sound ok whilst others sound thin and there is no bass. I will mention that the playing is exeptional though, except LaBrie but I'll get to that.
3. James LaBrie - seems like a great guy but as for his live singing, bad, very bad. He obviously can't hit all the notes anymore (perhaps he was just sick or something). His straining is obviously, especially when he dashes for the water after a series of high notes. The guy can sing no doubt and I can't fault him in the studio. I will say that his singing on the Score DVD was exceptional. Is it only me or does he go flat sometimes?
Things I like:
1. The playing by the musicians as always is exceptional.
2. The bonus disc documentary is great and really gives you insight into a tour.
3. Studio stuff was nice, but again the filming was subpar, especially on Myung. Also it was very uncreatively done. A studio tour would have been the ultimate bonus feature for me.
4. The stage tour by MP is cool, but a little unecessary as they cover all that stuff in depth in the documentary.
5. The audio discs are a plus, but not essential for me as I prefer to watch a live show than listen to it.
6. Great packaging!!! But I can't help thinking that the nice "wrapping" and extra 3 audio discs were added to cover up for this sets many flaws.
7. Live projections and music videos are super!!!!
Let me say that if the video quality was as good as Score, I would have given this Set 4 (-1 star for LaBrie's bad performance). Hardcore DT fans should buy this and will find it a worthy addition to their collection, but if you are new to DT, start with Budokan and Score.
Free Music Review: Getting the 3 CD's makes up for this box set
Hit: 3 Stars
I wrote a review for the set that just contains the 2 DVD's. So I won't go into how bad the video quality is. Having said that, having the 3 cd's is worthwhile as the band does a great job here, but the DVD production ruins it!Free Music Review: Incredible set! Should have bought two so I could gift one set!
Hit: 5 Stars
I pre-ordered this limited edition set mid last September and it showed up today for only $36.99! What a bargain for such a limited press! My hats off to Amazon again! You guys rock! This CD/DVD rocks!!! Thanks again!Free Music Review: This set is certainly no Score !
Hit: 2 Stars
I purchased the collector's edition thinking that Dream Theater has always been a fan friendly band and would be creating a product similar in quality to their previous release, SCORE. Well, either they've changed their minds or are now content to let Roadrunner Records determine the direction of their career. If that's the case then their careers are definitely heading for a downward spiral.
The audio lacks the crispness and clarity of Budukan and Score and the video is somewhat sub par. Plus having the "concert" from various locales lacked the spontaneity of a show shot all in one venue, The band plays well but growing beards and getting a gut (James, buddy, you've got to start working out) does not a band make.
Truthfully this is a set for completists only. Buyer beware !