When Dream and Day Reunite liner notes

One of the most common questions I have been asked through the years is if we would ever consider re-mixing or re-recording our often-overlooked debut album “When Dream And Day Unite”.

While we would never be interested in re-recording the songs in the studio, and we do not have the rights to the original masters in order to re-mix them, I have always tried to include at least one song from the album on every world tour we’ve done through the years in order to keep those songs (and the history of the band) alive.

On March 6th 2004 in Los Angeles. after an almost two hour 1st set, we returned to the stage to surprise the unsuspecting audience and play the album in its entirety to celebrate the 15th Anniversary of its release. This was the first and only time we had ever or will ever do so.

Essentially, this was our opportunity to “re-record” our debut album, but with the current DT lineup and in the setting of a live environment (and with a better mix than the original studio version!)

The evening was topped off by an encore during which we were joined on stage by our friends and former DT members Charlie Dominici and Derek Sherinian.

Both “To Live Forever” and “Metropolis” were written back in 1988/1989, shortly after WDADU was released and while Charlie was still in the band – so it felt right that these 2 songs should be included this evening as they were celebrating their 15th anniversary as well.

It was a very special evening for all of us in attendance (on both sides of the stage) and I am glad we are now able to share this special performance with DT fans all around the world through Ytsejam Records.

Enjoy!