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Nov 28 - Miami, recording.

Well, it's been quite a while since I updated. Very sorry - just the usual excuse, kinda busy and kinda lazy!

Some new photos at the right: while recording an album in New York I ran into my Liquid Tension Experiment bandmates, who are working on a Dream Theater album. Jorden Rudess had just left the studio when I ran in with my camera to get a shot of myself with Mike Portnoy and John Petrucci.



And, doing some recording in Montreal with Kevin Parent, I donned my usual Haloween costume - simple but effective, and posed with Kevin's dog Kashmir.

I've finally put together a nice couple of pages on October's California tour with the Tony Levin Band. It's got more journal stuff than usual, including vodka and pea soup stories!

I've updated the Tour Dates page to include next February's tour of Italy with the California Guitar Trio.

And I've added a few of the recent journals to the Site Archives page (it's linked to at the top of this page.)
Links there go to about 44 tours and shows with multiple pages about each. Also 10 about record sessions, 12 media links of music or video, and about 26 other subjects too weird to categorize - all in all this site has about 258 pages of journals and photos.

As we approach 3 million visits I'm quite aware that I should re-organize a lot of that data (and I'm a bit daunted by the prospect) but I'm also going to forgive myself for the weeks I haven't updated, since these archives make it clear that I've been pretty busy updating since... well, since before there was such a word as blog!

It's been great fun, and now that I've had a few weeks off, I look forward to lots more.

That pic makes MP like he is going grey.
 
I know it wouldn't happen but I'd love to see LTE3

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isn't this old news? 

I got to see Tony play up at the Van Dyke in Schenectady a while back ago....great little venue near where I went to Community College before coming down here in Jersey...

i guess there is no disliking among the three DT guys from LTE and Tony Levin, contrary to what i've heard.

excellent

doing some recording in Montreal with Kevin Parent

WtF ! this wonderful bass player playing with this crap singer ? here he's a f/$"$" loser wtf i'm really suprised!

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doing some recording in Montreal with Kevin Parent

WtF ! this wonderful bass player playing with this crap singer ? here he's a f/$"$" loser wtf i'm really suprised!

+1

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i guess there is no disliking among the three DT guys from LTE and Tony Levin, contrary to what i've heard.

excellent

Nope........ the only dislike involved about LTE is that of their record label

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isn't this old news? 

 
you mean the 'Mike going gray?' part?
 
Definitely...maybe.

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Thanks for posting this Goo... the zebra stripe does look badass.

Baldrick, what begins with "Come here" and ends with "Ow"?

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doing some recording in Montreal with Kevin Parent

WtF ! this wonderful bass player playing with this crap singer ? here he's a f/$"$" loser wtf i'm really suprised!

+2 serisously, i hope he's meaning anothr kevin parent...

Well, here's a shot we took with Jordan's camera before he split...
 
Ladies and Gentlemen:
LTE 2006!!!
 

 
Do you believe this coming Fall will mark the 10 year anniversary of the first LTE sessions???
 
Just for the record:
I think my initial feelings of no longer being interested in another LTE album because of the similarities to DT with Jordan have finally passed...
It's been long enough now that I think it could indeed be exciting, creative and alot of fun.
 
The 4 of us did mention in passing how much fun it would be to someday make some more music together, so as I always say:
"Never say never!"
 
(Unfortunately, there is one obstacle that could make a future LTE album very difficult...and I'll just say, it is NOT any of the 4 people pictured above!!)
 
MP 

ORIGINAL: Portnoy

Well, here's a shot we took with Jordan's camera before he split...
 
Ladies and Gentlemen:
LTE 2006!!!
 
-snip-

Do you believe this coming Fall will mark the 10 year anniversary of the first LTE sessions???
 
Just for the record:
I think my initial feelings of no longer being interested in another LTE album because of the similarities to DT with Jordan have finally passed...
It's been long enough now that I think it could indeed be exciting, creative and alot of fun.
 
The 4 of us did mention in passing how much fun it would be to someday make some more music together, so as I always say:
"Never say never!"
 
(Unfortunately, there is one obstacle that could make a future LTE album very difficult...and I'll just say, it is NOT any of the 4 people pictured above!!)

MP 

A million prog fans just shit their pants from this post

"Johnny feels invisible hands pushing him onward, the voices in his head get meaner"

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(Unfortunately, there is one obstacle that could make a future LTE album very difficult...and I'll just say, it is NOT any of the 4 people pictured above!!)

MP 

You could always release it on another label such as InsideOut right?  Although Jordan still releases stuff with MC...maybe he's tied down to them with a contract?

Whatever it is, new LTE would be very cool.

wow that would be cool if another lte album was released...sweet!!however,do what you will mr portnoy!

Very cool. It would be sweet for more LTE, but as stated above, whatever floats you boat MP.

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awesome news!
a new LTE release

Carpe Diem !

Here's hoping for some more LTE!

Wow, doesn't seem like 10 years, does it?
Very cool, that would be amazing to hear another LTE. All 4 of them are masters of their craft, and LTE was a truly magical collaboration.

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Could the obstacle Mike mentioned rhyme with Ragna Farta?

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Could the obstacle Mike mentioned rhyme with Ragna Farta?

Unfortunate. They could always call themselves something besides LTE.

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Do you believe this coming Fall will mark the 10 year anniversary of the first LTE sessions???

 
OMFG 10 years already ??????  I just can't believe it, man time flies
 
LTE 3 ?  That would be excellent.

Why do the Gods, sit back and watch, so many lost
What kind of mother, leaves a child in traffic, turning tricks in the dark
What kind of God?
H

Holy crap!

I certainly did just crap my pants - a possible new LTE album!! Ah, so good. Bring on LTE3!

THERE IS A GOD!!!!

10 years? Hahah, that's awesome. I was 9. 9!

New LTE would be awesome beyond belief.

If I may suggest a name:

Libation Tautness Enterprise- LTE

Maaaaaan! I really hope there will be a new album from these guys. I don't care if they can't call it LTE. I wish they can get the rights for the name of the band and release their stuff with Inside Out or something. How about a double album?

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Could the obstacle Mike mentioned rhyme with Ragna Farta?

Unfortunate. They could always call themselves something besides LTE.

 
Lucid Tonal Excellence?
 
lol!  Such good news

Baldrick, what begins with "Come here" and ends with "Ow"?

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(Unfortunately, there is one obstacle that could make a future LTE album very difficult...and I'll just say, it is NOT any of the 4 people pictured above!!)

MP 

You could always release it on another label such as InsideOut right?  Although Jordan still releases stuff with MC...maybe he's tied down to them with a contract?

Whatever it is, new LTE would be very cool.

 
Yes + legal morass = Band Name: Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe
LTE + legal morass = Band Name: Portnoy Petrucci Rudess Levin
 
Problem solved.

Pretty fucking cool.

A new LTE would be absolutely amazing. They'd have plenty of material to go on tour and film a live DVD...

Oh well, me simply wishing.

well well well...
i can't believe that you guys never lost that energy,power and addictedness to the music. it's been years now you mike & other guys still trying to survive, still trying to prove there's still people around who cares about music&fans. you definately defined the terms of "progressive" of this generation and will gonna. this news proves that too.

Needless to say you always full of ideas and you never know what to expect from another LTE album, or Steven,Mikael,Portnoy Project or something else.
i guess you don't know too

Bah. Don't get all excited about LTE everyone. It's just some of the best instrumental music you'll ever hear. Nothing more than that.

ORIGINAL: Portnoy
Do you believe this coming Fall will mark the 10 year anniversary of the first LTE sessions???
 
Just for the record:
I think my initial feelings of no longer being interested in another LTE album because of the similarities to DT with Jordan have finally passed...
It's been long enough now that I think it could indeed be exciting, creative and alot of fun.
 
The 4 of us did mention in passing how much fun it would be to someday make some more music together, so as I always say:
"Never say never!"

Make it happen, Mike! It would be awesome if we could finally get to see some LTE shows in Europe!

LTE3 would rule the entire world! Go for it!

It would be cool just to see LTE live with a DVD release.

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Hoping and praying for that one MP!  

The new phone books are here!

Give me the time and place and I'm there. 

In the dead of night, Rob bites, Rob bites...

Do we have to kick some butts at magna carta to have a new LTE album?
 
If the answer is "yes" I´m in.

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(Unfortunately, there is one obstacle that could make a future LTE album very difficult...and I'll just say, it is NOT any of the 4 people pictured above!!)

MP 

You could always release it on another label such as InsideOut right?  Although Jordan still releases stuff with MC...maybe he's tied down to them with a contract?

Whatever it is, new LTE would be very cool.

Yes + legal morass = Band Name: Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe
LTE + legal morass = Band Name: Portnoy Petrucci Rudess Levin

Problem solved.

 
ah ah excellent Duke

Why do the Gods, sit back and watch, so many lost
What kind of mother, leaves a child in traffic, turning tricks in the dark
What kind of God?
H

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Well, here's a shot we took with Jordan's camera before he split...
 
Ladies and Gentlemen:
LTE 2006!!!
 
-snip-

Do you believe this coming Fall will mark the 10 year anniversary of the first LTE sessions???
 
Just for the record:
I think my initial feelings of no longer being interested in another LTE album because of the similarities to DT with Jordan have finally passed...
It's been long enough now that I think it could indeed be exciting, creative and alot of fun.
 
The 4 of us did mention in passing how much fun it would be to someday make some more music together, so as I always say:
"Never say never!"
 
(Unfortunately, there is one obstacle that could make a future LTE album very difficult...and I'll just say, it is NOT any of the 4 people pictured above!!)

MP 

A million prog fans just shit their pants from this post

 
You owe me pants now.
 

The statement below is true.
The statement above is false.

ORIGINAL: Portnoy

Well, here's a shot we took with Jordan's camera before he split...
 
Ladies and Gentlemen:
LTE 2006!!!
 
[image]**SNIPxSNIP**[/image]

Do you believe this coming Fall will mark the 10 year anniversary of the first LTE sessions???
 
Just for the record:
I think my initial feelings of no longer being interested in another LTE album because of the similarities to DT with Jordan have finally passed...
It's been long enough now that I think it could indeed be exciting, creative and alot of fun.
 
The 4 of us did mention in passing how much fun it would be to someday make some more music together, so as I always say:
"Never say never!"
 
(Unfortunately, there is one obstacle that could make a future LTE album very difficult...and I'll just say, it is NOT any of the 4 people pictured above!!)

MP 

POST OF TEH YEAR!!

think of a name, release it on YTSEJAM and stick it to those fuckers at MC Mike!

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This is HUGE! 

Also, if the possible release will not be released through Magna Carta and thus the name 'Liquid Tension Experiment' couldn't be used, how about using just the letters 'LTE'?

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This is HUGE! 

Also, if the possible release will not be released through Magna Carta and thus the name 'Liquid Tension Experiment' couldn't be used, how about using just the letters 'LTE'?

I hope LTE can get together for one more record, maybe self financed, or under the MP store/label (YTSEJAM can't be used cause its only for DT stuff). Imo, both LTE records are just simply amazing and probably (imho) some of the best music EVER recorded. The best supergroup ever!!

I really hope we can hear more LTL!

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Btw. Is Ytsejamrecords now kinda "free" to do whatever it wants? Or is there still some kind of contract or something?

I'm convinced Tony Levin is a porn star.

^ LMAO!
 
This is probably the bestest news I've heard so far! now I dunno what I want first... LTE3 or Portnoy/Wilson/Akerfeldt or new DT album...
 
On the other hand, saw Growing Up Live DVD last night... Tony Levin's GOD!

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MP 

A million prog fans just shit their pants from this post

OMG. i not only shit myself and pissed myself as well

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MP 

A million prog fans just shit their pants from this post

OMG. i not only shit myself and pissed myself as well

Not only did I shit and piss my pants, I also sneezed, puked, cried and banged my head against the wall! (All in fits of joy might I add!)
If that were to come true, I would most definitely be complete.

Wow.  Don't get me wrong, I'd like to see LTE do something new, but holy cow people.

LTE is awesome. Will be looking forward for it if it happens.

"Time for the song that will get us chicks backstage!"

ORIGINAL: Portnoy

(Unfortunately, there is one obstacle that could make a future LTE album very difficult...and I'll just say, it is NOT any of the 4 people pictured above!!)

MP 

Am I the only one who thought he might be talking about Myung.(obviously wrong now I've remembered  the Magna Farta bull poo) Still though, I'd say he'd feel purdy left out if they did one with Jordan being in DT.

ORIGINAL: zhifmcd
 ...holy cow people.

 
Reading my own post again made me think: what if there were holy cow people?
 
You can tell I'm bored today.

ORIGINAL: Portnoy
 
Just for the record:
I think my initial feelings of no longer being interested in another LTE album because of the similarities to DT with Jordan have finally passed...
It's been long enough now that I think it could indeed be exciting, creative and alot of fun.
 
The 4 of us did mention in passing how much fun it would be to someday make some more music together, so as I always say:
"Never say never!"

 
Does that count a a Pwn against me?

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Never say never will do for now
 
 

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Reading my own post again made me think: what if there were holy cow people?

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(Unfortunately, there is one obstacle that could make a future LTE album very difficult...and I'll just say, it is NOT any of the 4 people pictured above!!)

MP 

 

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Any particular reason my post was deleted?  It's not like the person in question's bad reputation isn't well known (and well deserved) at this point.  I would love to hear another LTE album, or for people to still be able to buy Ron Thal's first 2 albums somewhere other than Ebay and have him still see royalties for them, or for the various other artists whose work has appeared on various compilations without their consent to see royalties for them, etc.  And so would a lot of other people, and it's only fair that they should be made aware of why these things will probably never happen.  If I'm breaking a rule by doing that, I apologize. 

MP should take advantage and probably convince Mr. Levin to convince Mr. Fripp and have a DT/King Crimson tour...... I'd die!

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A new LTE album would be a dream come true!!  I know your extremely busy Mike, but if you had the time I'm sure I speak for everyone when I say we would LOVE another album!!  

I'd kill for a Nobel Peace Prize!

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LTE3 would be so absolutely BAD-ASS!!  I just wish DT would tour with Dream Theater, so we could have a DT, King Crimson, LTE experience.  How cool would that be?
 
MP mentioned that King Crimson is on the top of their list to tour with them on the Live at Budokan Drum Cam video commentary.  Hear's to a lot of praying!! 

There is no other band like Dream Theater. They are the quintessential musicians of our time, and the best band I've ever heard. The music industry wouldn't be the same without them.

ORIGINAL: Sirr0

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Well, here's a shot we took with Jordan's camera before he split...
 
Ladies and Gentlemen:
LTE 2006!!!
 
-snip-

Do you believe this coming Fall will mark the 10 year anniversary of the first LTE sessions???
 
Just for the record:
I think my initial feelings of no longer being interested in another LTE album because of the similarities to DT with Jordan have finally passed...
It's been long enough now that I think it could indeed be exciting, creative and alot of fun.
 
The 4 of us did mention in passing how much fun it would be to someday make some more music together, so as I always say:
"Never say never!"
 
(Unfortunately, there is one obstacle that could make a future LTE album very difficult...and I'll just say, it is NOT any of the 4 people pictured above!!)

MP 

A million prog fans just shit their pants from this post

WHAT?!?!?  OMG, there's a million prog fans out there!?!?  Holy shit!!!  Where?!?    



In all seriousness, if LTE3 happens, it's bound to be amazing.  Here's hoping.

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And now.. I have a new prayer to do every night: come back, LTE!!

holy shit, if LTE comes back I'll cream all of my pants...
*crosses fingers*...

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LTE3 would be so absolutely BAD-ASS!!  I just wish DT would tour with Dream Theater, so we could have a DT, King Crimson, LTE experience.  How cool would that be?

MP mentioned that King Crimson is on the top of their list to tour with them on the Live at Budokan Drum Cam video commentary.  Hear's to a lot of praying!! 

 
OMG, can you imagine DT touring with Dream Theater? hehehe, J.K.

this would not suck...(crosses fingers)

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MP, you're such an ear-tease

Haha eartease, it's entirely true though.