DREAM THEATER: 'Lifting Shadows' Book Details Revealed

London, England-based publisher Essential Works will release "Lifting Shadows – The Authorized Story of Dream Theater" in luxury format via the company's web site sometime before Christmas.

Please be aware that this book will not be available in high street shops or other online retailers. The book can ONLY be ordered via the Essential Worksweb site. The book is also being produced in a special, limited-edition format which obviously means that stocks are not endless.

"Lifting Shadows" is being produced because of the fans' support. As a special added thank you, it has been agreed with the publishers that for a limited time, those fans who order soon will get their names printed in the book in a special "Roll Of Honor" section at the rear of the "Images" book. This offer will be open until midnight GMT on August 31. After that time, you will still be able to order the books, but your name will not appear.

"Lifting Shadows" will be printed in a deluxe "Images and Words" limited-edition version that includes a free CD of DREAM THEATER music. This limited edition comprises two hardback books that are held together in a slipcase. It is likely that the book cover will be designed by legendary rock artist Hugh Syme.

The first of these books is entitled "Images" and is crammed with color photos of the band, previously unseen/unused album artwork, letters, press releases and a host of other memorabilia. "Images" is printed on luxury 130gsm art paper, measures 234 x 197mm and has around 192 pages.

The second book, "Words", contains the definitive biography of the band. It is printed on 80gsm paper, measures 234 x 153mm and has around 384 pages. The book features all new interviews with the band and a host of others who have played their part in the rise of one of prog-metal's finest bands. The book's foreword has been written by DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy.

The material on the CD has been compiled by Mike Portnoy from his personal archives and contains the following tracks:

01. Another Won (1985) (Original Instrumental Berklee Demo)
Taken from the Ytsejam Records CD "The Majesty Demos 1985-1986"

02. Two Far (1986) (1986 Majesty Demo)
Taken from the Ytsejam Records CD "The Majesty Demos 1985-1986"

03. Status Seeker (1988) (Radio Remix)

Previously only available as a Mechanic Records radio promo CD
Remixed by Terry Brown

04. Don't Look Past Me (1990) (Vocalist Audition Demo)

Taken from the 1999 DREAM THEATER fan club CD "Cleaning Out The Closet"
Music originally recorded in February 1990
James LaBrie vocal tracks added in October 1999
Mixed by Doug Oberkircher

05. Under A Glass Moon (1993) (Live At The Marquee Outtake)

Previously Unreleased
Recorded at the Marquee - London, England - April 23, 1993
Mixed by Doug Oberkircher

06. Caught In A Web (1995) (Live on BBC Radio One)

Previously Unreleased
Recorded Live on Bruce Dickinson's BBC Radio 1 Show - January 30, 1995

07. You Or Me (1996) (Demo)

Taken from the Ytsejam Records CD "Falling Into Infinity Demos 1996-1997"

08. Burning My Soul (1998) (Once In A LIVEtime Outtake)

Previously only available on the "Five Years In A LIVEtime DVD"
Recorded at Le Bataclan - Paris, France - June 25, 1998
Live Mix by Kevin Shirley

09. Through Her Eyes (1999) (Original "Long Titanic" Arrangement)

Previously only available on the end credits of "Metropolis 2000 - Scenes From New York"

10. Your Majesty (2002) (Live in Paris)

Previously Unreleased
Recorded at Mutualite - Paris, France - October 23, 2002

11. Metropolis (2004) (Live in Los Angeles)

Special Guests: Charlie Dominici and Derek Sherinian
Taken from the Ytsejam Records CD "When Dream And Day Reunite"
Recorded at The Pantages Theater - Los Angeles, CA - March 6, 2004