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Dream Theater: The Spirit Carries On (2011)

Movie ★ 5.6 67 min

Music Documentary

A little more than a month after original drummer Mike Portnoy's sudden departure from Dream Theater, the band held three days of auditions in New York City. Over an amazing and productive three-day period, the band played, jammed and spoke candidly with seven of the world's greatest drummers, learning about them musically, personally and professionally, and assessing the fit of each drummer's incredible chops with the band's trademark prog-rock sound. Dream Theater would like to share with its fans some of the intense process, along with the musical joy, that went into choosing a new drummer. Who is the best fit behind the kit?

Mike Leonard Director

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Quick facts

Released
April 28, 2011
Runtime
67 min
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Cast

James LaBrie James LaBrie Voice John Petrucci John Petrucci Guitar John Myung John Myung Bass Jordan Rudess Jordan Rudess Keyboard Mike Portnoy Mike Portnoy Himself Mike Mangini Mike Mangini Himself Derek Roddy Himself Virgil Donati Himself Marco Minnemann Himself Aquiles Priester Aquiles Priester Himself Peter Wildoer Himself Thomas Lang

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Frequently asked questions

What is Dream Theater: The Spirit Carries On about?
A little more than a month after original drummer Mike Portnoy's sudden departure from Dream Theater, the band held three days of auditions in New York City. Over an amazing and productive three-day period, the band played, jammed and spoke candidly with seven of the world's greatest drummers, learning about them musically, personally and professionally, and assessing the fit of each drummer's incredible chops with the band's trademark prog-rock sound. Dream Theater would like to share with its fans some of the intense process, along with the musical joy, that went into choosing a new drummer. Who is the best fit behind the kit?
Who directed Dream Theater: The Spirit Carries On?
Dream Theater: The Spirit Carries On was directed by Mike Leonard.
Who stars in Dream Theater: The Spirit Carries On?
Dream Theater: The Spirit Carries On stars James LaBrie, John Petrucci, John Myung, Jordan Rudess.
When was Dream Theater: The Spirit Carries On released?
Dream Theater: The Spirit Carries On is a 2011 music, documentary film.
Where can I watch Dream Theater: The Spirit Carries On?
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