Originally released back in 2003 on Ytsejam Records, ‘The Making of Scenes From a Memory – The Sessions’ gives a glimpse at the making of what would go on to become a landmark album for Dream Theater in 1999.
This release contains the original tracks from the writing of Metropolis, Pt. 2: Scenes From a Memory, including alternate takes and rehearsals.
Side A:
Regression – Acoustic Guitar Outtake & Alternate Vocal Take
Overture 1928 – Live Alternate Take
Strange Déjà vu – Writing, Basic Tracks & Vocals
Fatal Tragedy – Writing, Basic Tracks & Vocals
Beyond This Life – Writing, Basic Tracks & Vocals
Side B:
Through Her Eyes – Alternate Vocal Take & Alternate Sax Take
Home – Writing Sessions
Home – Very 1st Live Run Through Of First Half
Side C:
The Dance of Eternity – Live Rehearsal of Section A
The Dance of Eternity – Writing Sessions
The Spirit Carries On – Live Rehearsal of Original Arrangement
The Spirit Carries On – Choir Session Outtakes
The Spirit Carries On – JP Vocal Demo
Side D:
Finally Free – Alternate Vocals & Outro Vamp Outtakes
Finally Free – Original Sequencer Demo
Tracklist:
Regression – Acoustic Guitar Outtake & Alternate Vocal Take
Overture 1928 – Live Alternate Take
Strange Déjà vu – Writing, Basic Tracks & Vocals
Fatal Tragedy – Writing, Basic Tracks & Vocals
Beyond This Life – Writing, Basic Tracks & Vocals
Through Her Eyes – Alternate Vocal Take & Alternate Sax Take
Home – Writing Sessions
Home – Very 1st Live Run Through Of First Half
The Dance of Eternity – Live Rehearsal of Section A
The Dance of Eternity – Writing Sessions
The Spirit Carries On – Live Rehearsal of Original Arrangement
The Spirit Carries On – Choir Session Outtakes
The Spirit Carries On – JP Vocal Demo
Finally Free – Alternate Vocals & Outro Vamp Outtakes
Finally Free – Original Sequencer Demo
