THE STRING QUARTET TRIBUTE TO DREAM THEATER

 does anyone know the release date? i think it's in oct. but i'm not sure!

Looks like Feb 20th 2007 is the day!
 

http://www.vitaminrecords.com/web/page.asp?pgs=product&catid=25&id=1180

MP

Bah! It'll never compare to DT! But I'll still get it!  Thanks for the info Mike!!!

 It would be cool to have in the DT collection.

I'm anxious to know the tracklist for this one. 

Thanx for the update Mike.

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I'm anxious to know the tracklist for this one. 

Me too. Thanks for the update MP.

I wonder if XM or Sirius have ever considered devoting an *entire* channel to string tribute collections... there's one for almost everybody now!  Our own metal equivalent of the "easy listening" format.

SWEEEET!!!!!!

i feel that Stream of Consciousness is gonna be there

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I'm anxious to know the tracklist for this one. 

Me too. Thanks for the update MP.

+1, I really can't wait to check out what songs are gonna be on here.

the new Coheed one is pretty sweet. I'm very curious about this...
 
Kyle

The 'In Keeping Secrets...' Coheed one is immense.
 
This has awesome potential.

Are these all being done by the same group of musicians?  I'm kinda ignorant about it, beyond what Apocalyptica did for Metallica...which I love, btw. 
 
Mike

Sounds interesting.  Thanks for the info Mike.

thank you mike!!! if this is half as good as the octavarium orchestra, it should be pretty cool and worth the wait!! By the way, would you ever consider doing a project with TONY HARNELL (tnt and solo now). he has an awsome voice and is my 2nd favorite vocalist behind YOU KNOW WHO. JUST A THOUGHT!!! TAKE CARE AND KEEP ON ROCKIN!!!!!!

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Are these all being done by the same group of musicians?  I'm kinda ignorant about it, beyond what Apocalyptica did for Metallica...which I love, btw. 

Mike

This is a different group than Apocalyptica.  Apocalyptica is four cellists, and they write original tunes now (You should definately check them out).  The string quartet tribute is two violins, a viola, and a cello, and they have a whole slew of tribute albums at www.vitaminrecords.com.

Woah...they have a Mars Volta one too! That has to sound interesting.

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Are these all being done by the same group of musicians?  I'm kinda ignorant about it, beyond what Apocalyptica did for Metallica...which I love, btw. 

Mike

This is a different group than Apocalyptica.  Apocalyptica is four cellists, and they write original tunes now (You should definately check them out).  The string quartet tribute is two violins, a viola, and a cello, and they have a whole slew of tribute albums at www.vitaminrecords.com.

Just listened to a few snippets from that site. Sounds interesting. This album should be interesting. Can't wait.

I believe they're called "The Section".

I have the tribute to Nine Inch Nails which I think sounds pretty bad ass. I can't wait to hear what songs are being done and what they sound like. They'll probably pick songs off the earlier album and Octavarium since they are shorter, but it'd be bad ass to see 10 minute orchestrated cover songs.

Wow, 11 pages with 20 CD's per page on their site. I guess they will pay tribute to anyone.

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Woah...they have a Mars Volta one too! That has to sound interesting.

 
I have that one!  I happen to think it's really cool.  Then next one I get will be Pantera's.

Maybe this will allow me to play some DT at home and slip it under the radar

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Last I heard it's gonna be early next year (Feb?)
I'll post the info when I get it...
MP

Thank you kind sir!
I shall ask for this for a Valentine's Day present.

Will they play Honor Thy Father? I'd like to head them try that opening fill on Viola




In all seriousness, I think they'll do the REAL ending to Pull Me Under.

LOL I dunno about this one:
 

 
swing jam?

oh!!that was cool!!!

anyone know if the February guess is somewhere in the window of time for this?
 
edit: http://www.jpstock.com/catalog/string-quartet-tribute-dream-theaterthe-p-542323.html
 
Amazon: http://tinyurl.com/yece78

2/20/07!
 
so..wonder where the artwork is?

I look forward to checking this one out.  I hope they compile a good variety of tracks.  The Glass Prison should deffinitely be on there.

yeah I was also curious about the track list as well. I doubt it, but just imagine SCARRED arranged for a String Quartet

Hopefully the details will come out around the beginning of the year.

 I'm curious about the tracklisting as well. That'd be great if Voices or Space Dye-Vest was on there...only time will tell

I could possibly see SDV on there...

Too bad it's still unknown who's behind it...

 
Description:
1. Overture 1928
2. Pull Me Under
3. Lifting Shadows Off a Dream
4. As I Am
5. Ytse Jam
6. The Dance of Eternity
7. Hell’s Kitchen
8. Peruvian Skies


System Requirements:
For over 20 years Dream Theater has consistently challenged and engaged critics and fans alike with their unique brand of progressive metal. They’ve sold millions of records worldwide, released a diverse array of studio albums, live sets and side projects, and have sold out tours across the globe… and they’ve done all of this by catering to no one. We challenge you to find a more dedicated fan base than Dream Theater’s. In the classical, experimental spirit of their best material, The String Quartet Tribute to Dream Theater is a stripped-down take on the ambitious favorites that have won them fans around the world. This is something every Dream Theater fan is going to add to their voluminous library.
 
Not a bad tracklisting..LIFTING SHADOWS and DOE should be interesting.

This one will be high on my purchase list.

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Description:
1. Overture 1928
2. Pull Me Under
3. Lifting Shadows Off a Dream
4. As I Am
5. Ytse Jam
6. The Dance of Eternity
7. Hell’s Kitchen
8. Peruvian Skies


System Requirements:
For over 20 years Dream Theater has consistently challenged and engaged critics and fans alike with their unique brand of progressive metal. They’ve sold millions of records worldwide, released a diverse array of studio albums, live sets and side projects, and have sold out tours across the globe… and they’ve done all of this by catering to no one. We challenge you to find a more dedicated fan base than Dream Theater’s. In the classical, experimental spirit of their best material, The String Quartet Tribute to Dream Theater is a stripped-down take on the ambitious favorites that have won them fans around the world. This is something every Dream Theater fan is going to add to their voluminous library.

Not a bad tracklisting..LIFTING SHADOWS and DOE should be interesting.

HELLS KITCHEN!!!  This is worth it to hear that song alone...and TDOE, must buy!!!

There are some pretty cool songs on it, some are not my first choice and I was hoping for Suck Our Cocks. But they probably looked over it hunderds of times to pick the right song so this are probably the right songs

Hells kitchen should be really cool!

Link to this description?

BTW, this seems to be the album cover if Amazon isn't wrong about it:
http://ec2.images-amazon.com/images/P/B000LRZ0HU.01._SS500_SCLZZZZZZZ_V50203585_.jpg