John Petrucci - Guitar God - Prog Metal King

A Dramatic Tour Of Events In Singapore
May 2, 2012 at the Kallang Theatre
Photography By: Davz Alunan

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Photographer's Notes:

Camera Used: Canon T3i/600D

Lens Used: Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6

The Symbol Of Wisdom

Owls have always been associated as a symbol of wisdom.   I don't know the real reason behind my fascination for these nocturnals, but seeing them is truly amazing.

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ShoeBill Stork

Shoebill Stork - Bird Park, Singapore

The Shoebill (Balaeniceps rex) also known as Whalehead or Shoe-billed Stork, is a very large stork-like bird. It derives its name from its massive shoe-shaped bill. The adult bird is 115-150 cm tall, 100-140 cm long, 230-260 cm across the wingspan and weighs 4-7 kg. Their beaks have an average length of 30 cm. The adult is mainly grey while the juveniles are browner. It lives in tropical east Africa in large swamps from Sudan to Zambia.

Photographer's Notes:

Camera Used: Canon T3i/600D
Lens Used: Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6


* Source: Wikipedia

A Dramatic Tour Of Events

Dream Theater - A Dramatic Tour Of Events In Kallang Theatre, Singapore (May 2, 2012)

To see Dream Theater play live is one of the greatest experience.  Meeting and talking with them is another story.  Dream Theater is one of the best progressive metal band in the world.  This is just my second time to see them play live.  First time was in 2008 at Fort Canning Park, in Singapore, back when Mike Portnoy was still their drummer.  The moment they set their feet on stage, I felt goose bumps.  I never thought that "tears of joy" actually happens (I didn't cry though, just teary eyed.)  It was surreal... Seeing my so called "IDOLS" in flesh was one of the best things I could have experienced.  After that night, I promised myself that I will definitely see them again... with my little brother (though he's taller than me now.)

Four years later, I fulfilled my promise to my brother.  Not only did we see Dream Theater play live, we were able to Meet and Greet the band.

A dream come true, indeed...

The next time I see this guys will be with my wife and our lil boy. :)

A Dramatic Tour Of Events Setlist:

*** Intro ***
1. Bridges In The Sky
2. 6:00
3. Build Me Up, Break Me Down
4. Surrounded
5. The Root of All Evil
6. Drum Solo
7. A Fortune in Lies
*** 1st Technical Difficulty ***
8. The Silent Man
9. Beneath The Surface
10. Outcry
*** 2nd Technical Difficulty ***
11. On The Backs of Angels
12. War Inside My Head
13. The Test That Stumped Them All
14. The Spirit Carries On
15. Breaking All Illusions
*** Encore ***
16. Pull Me Under

Photographer's Notes:

Camera Used: Canon T3i/600D
Lens Used: Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6

*Special thanks to the following:
~Aloysius Lim (Photographer of the Meet and Greet)
~Mickey Salada of Seven Dreams Graphic Designs (Designer of "Bring Dream Theater To The Philippines" Logo)
~Buga Booga Shop for the customized shirt.
~Dream Theater & LAMC Productions
~Christian Garcia's family for their hospitality