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.

James LaBrie – lead vocals; percussion
John Myung – bass /> John Petrucci – guitars; backing vocals
Mike Portnoy – drums; backing vocals
Jordan Rudess – keyboards

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artists Lost Not Forgotten Archives: The Making Of Scenes From A Memory - The Sessions (1999)

Mike Portnoy

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01. Regression 02:02

02. Overture 1928 03:43

03. Strange D?j? Vu 05:01

04. Fatal Tragedy 04:

05. Beyond This Life 07:02

06. Through Her Eyes 04:5

07. Home 06:31

08. Home 07:09

09. The Dance of Eternity 02:57

10. The Dance of Eternity 05:53

11. The Spirit Carries On 05:11

12. The Spirit Carries On 06:42

13. The Spirit Carries On 02:34

14. Finally Free 05:32

15. Finally Free 07:42

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Disc 1

01. Regression - Acoustic Guitar Outtake & Alternate Vocal Take 02:03

02. Overture 1928 - Live Alternate Take 03:44

03. Strange D?j? Vu - Writing, Basic Tracks & Vocals 05:01

04. Fatal Tragedy - Writing, Basic Tracks & Vocals 04:01

05. Beyond This Life - Writing, Basic Tracks & Vocals 07:03

06. Through Her Eyes - Alternate Vocal Take & Alternate Sax Take 04:50

07. Home - Writing Sessions 06:32

08. Home - Very 1st Live Run Through of 1st Half 07:09

09. The Dance of Eternity - Live Rehearsal Of Section A 02:58

10. The Dance of Eternity - Writing Sessions 05:53

11. The Spirit Carries On - Live Rehearsal of Original Arrangement 05:12

12. The Spirit Carries On - Choir Session Outtakes 06:42

13. The Spirit Carries On - JP Vocal Demo 02:35

14. Finally Free - Alternate Vocals & Outro Vamp Outtakes 05:33

15. Finally Free - Original Sequencer Demo 07:43