PORTNOY, SHEEHAN, MACALPINE, SHERINIAN / Amazing Inspirations Osaka 2012 (2CDR)

PORTNOY, SHEEHAN, MACALPINE,
SHERINIAN – Amazing Inspirations
(2CDR) SY1169
Live at Morinomiya Piloti Hall, Osaka, November 13, 2012

Disc One
01. Intro (SE) >
02. A Change of Seasons: I The Crimson Sunrise (Dream Theater) >
03. Acid Rain (Liquid Tension Experiment)
04. The Stranger (Tony MacAlpine)
05. Stratus (Billy Cobham)
06. Atlantis, Part 1: Apocalypse 1470 B.C. (Derek Sherinian)
07. Tony MacAlpine Guitar Solo >
08. Been Here Before (Derek Sherinian)
09. Birds of Prey (Billy’s Boogie) (Tony MacAlpine) >
10. Billy Sheehan Bass Solo > Birds of Prey (Reprise) >
11. The Farandole (Talas)

Disc Two
01. The Pump (Jeff Beck) >
02. Mike Portnoy Drum Solo >
03. Nightmare Cinema (Derek Sherinian) >
04. Hell’s Kitchen (Dream Theater) >
05. Derek Sherinian Keyboard Solo >
06. Lines in the Sand (Dream Theater)
07. Band Intro
-Encore-
08. Shy Boy (Talas) (Sheehan & Portnoy on vocals)
09. Outro

Mike Portnoy – Drums
Billy Sheehan – Bass
Tony MacAlpine – Guitar
Derek Sherinian – Keyboards

A super-technical instrumental project featuring former members of the highly virtuosic prog-metal band Dream Theater—Mike Portnoy and Derek Sherinian—alongside Mr. Big’s phenomenal bassist Billy Sheehan and ace guitarist Tony MacAlpine, toured Japan. This release features a complete recording of the November 13, 2012, Osaka concert, captured with astonishing, top-tier audio quality that delivers incredible power and a vivid sense of presence! It captures not only the musicianship and sound balance with ultra-realism but also every other element—including the fans' thunderous cheers—perfectly preserving the electric atmosphere of the venue. Furthermore, it has undergone the meticulous mastering characteristic of the Sylph label, resulting in a truly superb, flawless masterpiece. The setlist is a non-stop torrent of breathtaking, precision performances by world-class virtuosos, weaving together individual signature songs, covers, and solo segments. The venue heats up immediately with a medley of ultra-challenging tracks ranging from Dream Theater's "A Change of Seasons" to Liquid Tension Experiment's "Acid Rain"! Highlights include Planet X's "Apocalypse," Billy & MacAlpine's "Birds of Prey," and a climactic Dream Theater double-header of "Hell's Kitchen" and "Lines in the Sand." The sheer brilliance of the performances makes for a deeply rewarding listening experience that is guaranteed to give you goosebumps.
And for the finale, they perform the vocal track "Shy Boy"!!!! With Billy and Mike trading vocals and each member taking a turn at a solo, the fans respond with massive cheers and a huge sing-along. It is, quite simply, an exhilarating, high-energy experience from start to finish. This rare instrumental project, featuring a collaboration between four of the HR/HM world's elite musicians, is an absolute must-listen for fans. Presented with beautiful cover art and premium sound quality, this is a commemorative release that vividly brings back all the excitement and emotion of the show.