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Wither (Dream Theater song)
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Wikipedia article
'Wither' is a single by the progressive metal band Dream Theater, released on September 15, 2009. The single contains the album version of the song "Wither", an alternative version of "Wither" with vocals and piano only, a demo of "Wither" with John Petrucci on vocals, and a demo of "The Best of Times" with Mike Portnoy on vocals. It is the band's last official release with Portnoy, who left the band in September 2010. This is the only studio release without the Majesty symbol in its front cover.
It was released exclusively as a digital download.
Music video
The video shows the band on tour in support of the album 'Black Clouds & Silver Linings'. Scenes are shown of the band playing live and as well as offstage events including meeting and greeting fans during their Progressive Nation Tour. Mikael kerfeldt of Opeth can be seen in the video alongside Mike Portnoy during the band interviews.
The concert venues in the video:The concert venues in the Wither music video.http://www.jameslabrie.com/forum/index.php?action=printpage;topic=140.0
* Znith de Lille - Lille, France (October 6, 2009)
* Rotterdam Ahoy Rotterdam, Netherlands (October 7, 2009)
* O2 Apollo Manchester, England (October 9, 2009)
* Wembley Arena London, England (October 10, 2009)
Song
"Wither" is a ballad written by the band's guitarist John Petrucci about the process that he goes through during the writing of the song. It is the third song on the band's tenth album, 'Black Clouds & Silver Linings' and the shortest song on the album. The music starts quietly with an acoustic guitar before moving to a powerful tone.
Track listing
Credits
*James LaBrie lead vocals
*John Myung bass guitar
*John Petrucci guitars, lead vocals on track 3
*Mike Portnoy drums, lead vocals on track 4
*Jordan Rudess keyboards
References
Category:2009 songs
Category:Dream Theater songs
Category:Roadrunner Records singles
Category:Rock ballads
Category:2009 singles
Category:Songs written by John Petrucci
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