This 1998 live album captures Dream Theater during a period of intense touring following the release of "Falling into Infinity," showcasing their formidable musicianship.
- "Once in a LIVEtime" was recorded over two nights in Paris and Rome in October 1997, during the "Falling into Infinity" world tour.
- The album features extended live versions of fan favorites like "Pull Me Under" and "8 Steps to Pearl," alongside deep cuts and improvisation.
- It reached number 165 on the Billboard 200 chart in the US and received a Gold certification in Argentina.
Dream Theater is a Grammy-nominated American progressive metal band formed in Long Island, New York in 1985. They are widely regarded as one of the pioneers of the progressive metal genre, known for their complex compositions and instrumental virtuosity. In 1998, the band was at a creative peak following the success of "Falling into Infinity," and "Once in a LIVEtime" captured their powerful live performance during that era.
Tracklist
More from Dream Theater
Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory1999
Dream Theater2013
A Dramatic Turn of Events2011
Octavarium2005
The Astonishing2016
Black Clouds & Silver Linings2009
Awake1994
Greatest Hit (…and 21 Other Pretty Cool Songs)2008
Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence2002
Falling into Infinity1997
Live at Budokan2004
Train of Thought2003
