DREAM THEATER Release Inside The Astonishing, Episode 2: John Petrucci And Jordan Rudess Discuss Faythe’s Theme; Video

In this ongoing series, Dream Theater’s John Petrucci and Jordan Rudess discuss The Astonishing’s recurring musical themes and how they are developed compositionally to enhance the dramatic tone of the story.

In Episode #2 they discuss the “Faythe” theme:

In the debut episode they focus on the “Brother” theme:

Dream Theater has announced details of a fall North American headline tour. The trek, which gets underway October 5th at Bethlehem, PA’s Sands Bethlehem Event Center, will see the pioneering group performing their widely acclaimed double concept album The Astonishing in immersive and interactive settings for a unique and unparalleled live experience. Additional dates have been announced and the updated schedule can be found below.

Dream Theater Fall North American Tour 2016

October
5 – Bethlehem, PA – Sands Bethlehem Event Center
7 – Wilkes-Barre, PA – F.M. Kirby Center for Performing Arts
8 – Hershey, PA – Hershey Theatre
10 – Concord, NH – Capitol Center for the Arts
12 – Burlington, VT – Flynn MainStage
17 – Greenvale, NY – Tilles Center for the Performing Arts
18 – Worcester, MA – Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts
19 – Newark, NJ – New Jersey Performing Arts Center
21 – Portland, ME – Merril Auditorium
22 – Port Chester, NY – The Capitol Theatre – Portchester
24 – Grand Rapids, MI    – DeVos Performance Hall
25 – Lakewood, OH – Lakewood Civic Auditorium
27 – Toledo, OH – Stranahan Theater
28 – Louisville, KY – Palace Theater    
29 – Merrillville, IN – Star Plaza Theatre
31 – Indianapolis, IN – Murat Theatre at Old National Centre

November
1 – Milwaukee, WI – Riverside Theater
6 – St. Louis, MO – Peabody Opera House
7 – Kansas City, MO – Arvest Bank Theatre at The Midland
9 – San Antonio, TX – Tobin Center For The Performing Arts
10 – Corpus Christi, TX – Selena Auditorium
12 – Tulsa, OK    – Brady Theater
13 – Grand Prarie, TX – Verizon Theatre At Grand Prarie
15 – Tucson, AZ – Centennial Hall    
16 – Anaheim, CA – City National Grove of Anaheim
18 – Temecula, CA – Pechanga Resort and Casino
19 – Reno, NV    – Grand Sierra Theatre
20 – San Jose, CA – City National Civic
29 – Jacksonville, FL – Florida Theatre

December
2 – Orlando, FL – Hard Rock Live    
4 – Atlanta, GA     – Symphony Hall
5 – Durham, NC – Durham Performing Arts Center

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