New Dream Theater album finished!

On Friday February 25th 2005, Dream Theater wrapped up recording on their latest album. Mixing will be begin on Monday February 28th and the record will be delivered to the label in Mid-March. A release is expected for sometime around May/June through Atlantic Records.

Dream Theater began writing and recording their latest album last November at the world famous Hit Factory studios in New York City. (everybody from Michael Jackson, John Lennon, Bruce Springsteen, Madonna, Britney Spears, U2, Mariah Carey, REM, etc. etc. have all recorded at the legendary studio)
As has been reported in the media several weeks ago, the famous recording studio is closing down upon the completion of Dream Theater's recording session.

This album will hold the distinction of being the VERY LAST album ever recorded at the Hit Factory in NYC. (the first was Stevie Wonder's "Songs In The Key Of Life") After the Dream Theater sessions ended on Friday night, the lights were turned off and the doors were locked to the world famous studio - ending an era in the music industry....

Congratulations Mike! Can't wait to hear the final results!

Now...where's those added details you never got to divulge last night?

You guys will now be the answer to a music trivia question.

Anything else that you would like to share. Maybe something you were gonna say on the radio last night, but couldn't sneak in between the ramblings of Zakk, the attempts to control him by Jericho and the confusion of Eddie.

(maybe just a piece, a tidbit, a morsel.........awww nevermind. I'll wait)

First thing that came into my mind:

"Hey Derek, what are you doing today, man?"
"Making history - and YOU?"

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This album will hold the distinction of being the VERY LAST album ever recorded at the Hit Factory in NYC. (the first was Stevie Wonder's "Songs In The Key Of Life") After the Dream Theater sessions ended on Friday night, the lights were turned off and doors to the world famous studio were locked ending an era in the music industry....

That is cool Mike....

holy crap!!

awesome!!

Ahh I can not wait to hear this album/see DT live again

*dies*

What an honor to be the last to record there

Can't wait

-Art

If they're not sure what to do with the equipment I've got a few ideas

a couple of months left.

btw its cool being the last band recording at the Hit Factory studios.

That's great news! And while it sadens me to hear that the studio is closing, it's also very cool that DT will be the last band to record there. Can't wait for the new album though!

Hey Mike... Congratulations and thanks for the snippet of news on what we all know will be an awesome new record... sad about the fate of The Hit Factory Studios but really special that DT and the new record are part of a genuine milestone already...and the record is not even mixed yet... hope to see you on tour sometime down the line... stay well MP...wishing you and the band every success.

how lucky are dream theater to close that studio

congrats mike!

That's super news, my speakers can't wait!

I MIGHT have to pick this disc up now....

*Biggest understatement of the day*

Now this is awesome news, thanks Mike, you are a legend in my honest opinion. anyway, i'm glad that you were the last to record at Hit Factory, it makes the new album even more important in music history.

Thanks for the info Mike, and I hope to be hearing the album in the next few months aswell as a gig, can't wait.

Edit: Just bought your 9" Max Splash today, what a coincidence two DT related things happening to me in one day, You've made my day Mike, Thanks. BTW, awesome splash, getting the 7" in a few weeks.

Thats awesome Mike! ... +1 @Setlist hehe lemme help 80 or 60 Mike?

THATS AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ME CANT WAIT FOR NEW ALBUM!!!!!!!!!!!!

what a way to end the history of the Hit Factory Studios.

DT has to be very honered, and I think we fans must be very honored that we are getting the last album recorded there..

I hope somewhere in the liner notes, that can be stated.

whoohoo!!!

Mike, thank you for sharing all the details. It is very interesting knowing the details and timing of the recording and the studio. You set yourself and the band apart from other musicians out there with all the details and interaction you afford your fans. It is much appreciated and valued!

Thanks for the info Mikey!

I know you're real hesitant to say anything more than what you've already said, but I'm really interested in the production aspects. Could you possibly tell who handled the producing role (you and JP again or an "outsider") and will you be using the caveman for mixing? Any little tidbit would send me balls deep into a frezy! Well, not really, but I'd like to know

I know Duke said it, but we really do appreciate the posts and feeling so close to you guys through the forum. See you on tour this summer!

Rock on Mike - that freakin' rules!

That is both friggin' cool and poignant at the same time. Here's hoping for some tasty footage of the sessions (Bonus DVD with the CD? A drum-cam Archives DVD will probably be a sure-fire thing...)

Amazing. Kind of sad to hear about Hit Factory though...why'd they shut down?

They probably got the Siamese Monster into the live room and the foundations went.

Sweet! Congrats DT!

This album will hold the distinction of being the VERY LAST album ever recorded at the Hit Factory in NYC. (the first was Stevie Wonder's "Songs In The Key Of Life")

Haha, another situation Dream Theater will be famous for that doesn't involve their music itself (the LSFNY WTC cover, MP impostor, etc.).

SICK!!! Mike, one thing. My friend told me it was going to be called "Morse Code". Is this true?

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SICK!!! Mike, one thing. My friend told me it was going to be called "Morse Code". Is this true?

I can guarantee you it's not.

YAY!

since this was the last album recorded there..hopefully DT and crew had there Cám's on....
and we'll get some in te studio stuff!!!
you like metallica's a year and a half....wich is the best docu in my opinion.
and to see DT in the studio is awesome!!!

ps. mike what do you think of strapping young lads' latest album alien?!?!

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SICK!!! Mike, one thing. My friend told me it was going to be called "Morse Code". Is this true?

I can guarantee you it's not.

Maybe a concept album about certain drummer leaving secret codes and nuggets in the songs and solos throughout all his musical career. Suspense, drama, ass and balls! TEH PORTNOY'S CODE

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SICK!!! Mike, one thing. My friend told me it was going to be called "Morse Code". Is this true?

Actually, that's the name of their tribute album to Steve Morse since that's all JP was willing to play when the sessions started. It will be a bonus CD that you'll have to send in for, but to get it, you'll need to be one of the first 2,112 people to identify where "Eat My Ass and Balls" is located on the *new* album (not ToT)!










for you dense types, the above post is a joke and should not be taken seriously, as should be evident by the smilies

I hope MIX magazine comes with an Issue in tribute to the Hit Factory

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SICK!!! Mike, one thing. My friend told me it was going to be called "Morse Code". Is this true?

Actually, that's the name of their tribute album to Steve Morse since that's all JP was willing to play when the sessions started. It will be a bonus CD that you'll have to send in for, but to get it, you'll need to be one of the first 2,112 people to identify where "Eat My Ass and Balls" is located on the *new* album (not ToT)!










for you dense types, the above post is a joke and should not be taken seriously, as should be evident by the smilies

I'm not one of those dense types. The most obvious thing that gave it away as a joke is the 2,112 thing. Why that #?

YES!!!

Congratulations, Mike!

This album will Hit us hard.

Awesome! Look forward to hearing the new tunes

Wow I had no idea the Hit Factory was closing shop. I think that's great that one of the greatest bands -- if not THE greatest band in the world -- were there to close it in style. There could be no other way.

I am so anxious to hear this thing.