LIVE AT LUNA PARK

Although this concert happened over a year ago and Dream Theater have released another album since this tour, Live at Luna Park is a stunning DVD package with incredible visuals and sound. The crane cameras really deliver a dramatic vibe to the show, and everyone in the band is at the top of their game. Mangini fits in seamlessly, and his drumming prowess shines through. The unisons and crazy instrumental parts in songs like Lost Not Forgotten and Outcry are jaw-dropping, and epic ballads like Beyond This Life filled with atmosphere. The song choices are great, and LaBrie gives an amazing vocal performance. Despite the testing times for the band a few years back with the departure of Mike Portnoy, watching this DVD it is evident that the band has found new life with Mangini, whose attitude and technical abilities perfectly match that of Petrucci, Rudess, and Myung. The perfectionism of each musician in their playing abilities and sound makes for a perfect sounding concert, and the songs are delivered with emotion and energy. 5 stars!