Originally published in press release · 1989
Dream Theater
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Charlie Dominici – vocals
John Petrucci – guitars
Kevin Moore – keyboards
John Myung – bass
Mike Portnoy – drums
No hype. No hair. Not a single scantily clad babe in sight. Dream Theater are about music. Few records can match the power, intensity and musicianship of When Dream and Day Unite.
Dream Theater is the carefully nurtured brainchild of its five members. Each member finds the band the ideal outlet for their musical talents.
Dream Theater was conceived in September, 1985. At that time, three members of what would become Dream Theater were studying at Boston’s prestigious Berklee School of Music. Drummer Mike Portnoy, guitarist John Petrucci and bassist John Myung were composing original material and rehearsing daily. During winter break in December, the trio returned to their homes on Long Island, NY, where they were rejoined by keyboardist Kevin Moore, who had played and written with both Myung and Petrucci throughout high school. Moore was also on break, but from the Fredonia School of Music. By March of the following year, the foursome were joined by vocalist Chris Collins (who would later be replaced by current vocalist Charlie Dominici). Things were going so well for the band that no one returned to school that Autumn.
In November of 1986, the band parted ways with Collins. For a year they auditioned singers and had met with close to 100 before they found Charlie Dominici. Charlie suited the band in every respect, and as a quintet the band rehearsed daily throughout the winter.
The band then signed with Mechanic Records in early 1988 and departed for Kajem Studios outside of Philadelphia to record their debut LP. Produced by Terry Date (Metal Church, Fifth Angel, Sanctuary), When Dream And Day Unite is an exciting, vibrant and confident debut.
A lot of people are expecting the rest to be history.
RADIO
Dream Theater will prove that album-oriented radio can still sell records. The first single off When Dream And Day Unite, “Status Seeker”, has been re-mixed for radio by long-time Rush producer Terry Brown. A CD-promo of the remix will be shipped to radio the week of February 20th and will be actively worked by both the MCA Records promotion staff as well as a team of independent radio promotion specialists.
PRESS
Every major rock and roll publication has been serviced with an advance cassette of When Dream And Day Unite as well as a photo and biography. Interviews are currently underway with many of the publications, most of whom will run reviews of the album prior to the running of a full feature story. Full-page color advertising will be taken in many leading rock magazines (Circus, Hit Parader, RIP, etc.) to augment the effectiveness and enthusiasm of the press.
TOURING
Many years of intensive rehearsal have made Dream Theater a very gifted live act. The band will tour in support of When Dream And Day Unite, starting in late April / early May. Dream Theater are able to re-create the excitement and intensity of their music in their live performance, making an evening spent with the band a memorable one.
MARKETING
Concrete Marketing, the industry’s premier hard rock marketing company, has been hired to spearhead the Dream Theater retail effort. Their efforts, combined with those of both Mechanic and MCA Records, will give Dream Theater a tremendous retail presence. 2’ X 3’ posters and 1’ X 1’s featuring the album cover artwork will be available for displays, and instore play copies of the album will be provided.