Live at Luna Park
Dream Theater · 2013
381 min · 52 tracks · progressive metal
A sprawling, dynamic live showcase where intricate musicianship meets passionate performance, capturing the essence of progressive metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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Bridges in the Sky Start here — This opening track sets a dramatic tone for the concert with its expansive structure and intricate melodies, encapsulating the band's signature sound.
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Pull Me Under — As one of Dream Theater's most iconic tracks, this performance showcases the band's ability to blend heavy riffs with melodic passages, thrilling long-time fans.
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The Spirit Carries On — This poignant ballad highlights the band's emotional depth and lyrical storytelling, creating a cathartic moment in the live set that resonates with listeners.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- epic live performance energy
- wave-like pacing with crescendos
- immersive musicianship detail hunting
- dynamic transitions between tracks
- cathartic release through solos
Maybe skip if you
- prefer short, standalone tracks
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — Captures the band's live energy and musicianship, appealing to dedicated fans.
- Themes
- Luna Park spectacle· musical craftsmanship· cathartic storytelling
- Career context
- Released in 2013, Live at Luna Park arrived during a period of resurgence for Dream Theater following their 2011 album A Dramatic Turn of Events. This live recording captures the band on tour with drummer Mike Mangini, who had joined the group after the departure of founding member Mike Portnoy. The album illustrates the band's commitment to their craft and their ability to captivate audiences through complex compositions and engaging stage presence.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Symphony X· Opeth· Fates Warning
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Bridges in the Sky Start here 11:00
- 2 6:00 7:09
- 3 The Dark Eternal Night 10:02
- 4 This Is the Life 7:00
- 5 The Root of All Evil 9:29
- 6 Lost Not Forgotten 10:09
- 7 Drum Solo 6:28
- 8 A Fortune in Lies 6:40
- 9 The Silent Man 4:05
- 10 Beneath the Surface 5:43
- 11 Outcry 11:29
- 12 Piano Solo 3:03
- 13 Surrounded 6:03
- 14 On the Backs of Angels 8:35
- 15 War Inside My Head 2:25
- 16 The Test That Stumped Them All 5:02
- 17 Guitar Solo 9:55
- 18 The Spirit Carries On 7:20
- 19 Breaking All Illusions 13:43
- 20 Metropolis, Part 1 12:33
Disc 2
- 1 These Walls 7:07
- 2 Build Me Up, Break Me Down 6:55
- 3 Caught in a Web 5:40
- 4 Wait for Sleep 2:51
- 5 Far From Heaven 3:55
- 6 Pull Me Under 8:30
Disc 3
- 1 Bridges in the Sky Start here 11:00
- 2 6:00 5:55
- 3 The Dark Eternal Night 10:10
- 4 This Is the Life 7:02
- 5 The Root of All Evil 9:30
- 6 Lost Not Forgotten 9:58
- 7 Drum Solo 6:19
- 8 A Fortune in Lies 5:20
- 9 The Silent Man 4:16
- 10 Beneath the Surface 5:29
Disc 4
- 1 Outcry 11:31
- 2 Piano Solo 3:05
- 3 Surrounded 6:05
- 4 On the Backs of Angels 8:32
- 5 War Inside My Head 2:15
- 6 The Test That Stumped Them All 4:55
- 7 Guitar Solo 8:39
- 8 The Spirit Carries On 7:54
- 9 Breaking All Illusions 12:44
- 10 Metropolis, Part 1 12:46
Disc 5
- 1 These Walls 7:28
- 2 Build Me Up, Break Me Down 7:03
- 3 Caught in a Web 5:41
- 4 Wait for Sleep 2:51
- 5 Far From Heaven 4:07
- 6 Pull Me Under 8:31
What to play next
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Ghost Reveries
Opeth
Combines intricate musicianship with dynamic shifts and emotional storytelling in a progressive framework.
The Odyssey
Symphony X
Features complex arrangements and theatrical narratives, resonating with the epic scope of live performances.
Fear of a Blank Planet
Porcupine Tree
Merges atmospheric soundscapes with compelling narratives, echoing the depth and craftsmanship of live prog rock.
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