Questions from Derek

[derek]

OK, now I get to ask you all some questions.


1. Where do you live?

2. How did you find out about Planet X?

3. How old are you, and what is your profession?

4. Have you seen Planet X in concert?

5, Your opinion on releasing a Live CD after every studio release.


Thanks,
Derek

[TadashiGoto]

1. Where do you live?
Japan
2. How did you find out about Planet X?
I got a news from somewhere when you released the CD called "Planet X" as your solo production.
3. How old are you, and what is your profession?
26. School teacher teaching English/amateur composer
4. Have you seen Planet X in concert?
No. So plz do a couple of gigs in Japan, not only in Tokyo. I live in Nagoya.
5, Your opinion on releasing a Live CD after every studio release.
That's nice, plus, when you release, adding solo time of every member of Planet X would be cool! (Like LFO) Furthermore, jamming with no title would be cool!!

By the way, do you have any plans to release PX's VHS or DVD?

Thanks,

Tadashi Goto

[ May 27, 2002: Message edited by: TadashiGoto ]</p>

[Dan McKinnon]

1. Guelph, Ontario, Canada. I'm moving this summer to Kingston to attend Queens University to study Music. Afterwards, I'll be finishing up my degree at Berklee, then moving out to Los Angelas. (Yes, I have a life plan!) smile.gif

2. A friend of mine sent me an mp3 for "Chocolate" and I was stunned. I tried to find Universe everywhere, but when I was in Seattle over the Christmas holidays, I found it. Unfortunately, I got really sick on that trip and I didn't leave my house when I got back for about 10 days. This gave me chance to become immersed in the cd, and needless to say, I was glad I got sick.

3. I'm 18 and a student.

4. Not yet, but hopefully on the Moon Babies tour.

5. I think it can be both a good and bad thing. If track listings are mixed up between releases, then it's definately a great thing. One idea is to do a live cd and then after the next studio album, release a live dvd.

[PaulEMoz]

1. Where do you live?

Detroit for the last two years, although I'm originally from England.

2. How did you find out about Planet X?

I've been a big fan of Dream Theater since 1992, so I know about all their side projects and what old members get up to.

3. How old are you, and what is your profession?

I'm 30, and since I moved to the USA I'm a full time dad, although I do plan to work eventually!

4. Have you seen Planet X in concert?

Nope, I'm afraid not. I would certainly like to though!

5, Your opinion on releasing a Live CD after every studio release.

Hey, if the record company allows it, go for it! Most fans are of the opinion that any new material is worth getting, even if it is a live album. Plus, for fans that didn't get to see the band live on the current tour, it provides a good snapshot, and possibly the best representation they could have without actually being there.

[Jeppe Morgenthaler]

1. I live in Denmark
2. I am the #1 Virg fan in the world so checking out Planet X was quite obvious!
3. I am 25 Years old and I work at the Percussion Center in Copenhagen, selling drums!
4. No I have never seen You guys in action YET!!!, "only" Virgil solo twice!
5. I think it is a good idea to record a lot of live material and ofcourse release it, if the material lives up to Your supremely high standards! Not just release it for the fun of it!
(The LFO is absolutely stunning...)Keep up the good work, we really appreciate it!!!

[Kyo]

Hi Derek!

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by derek:
OK, now I get to ask you all some questions.
1. Where do you live?
Nuernberg in Germany


2. How did you find out about Planet X?
I knew you from DT, so checking out the first CD was a no-brainer.


3. How old are you, and what is your profession?
I'm 24 and I work as an editor for a videogame (print) magazine.


4. Have you seen Planet X in concert?
No, but I hope I will some time soon smile.gif


5, Your opinion on releasing a Live CD after every studio release.

Depends on how much you change the material when playing live. I don't really care for note-perfect renditions of tunes as they are on the CD. When there's some improvisation and possibly some new parts added, I'm interested in all official live documents from bands that I like.


Thanks,
Derek<hr></blockquote>


You're welcome!

[Tom]

HiHo

1. Where do you live?

Im from Rostock at the Baltic Sea in Germany

2. How did you find out about Planet X?

a friend from Texas told me about Virgil two years ago, so it wasnt very hard to find Planet X

3. How old are you, and what is your profession?

19 and doing computer studies/sparetime drummer

4. Have you seen Planet X in concert?

No, but i would do a lot of things to see you playing

5, Your opinion on releasing a Live CD after every studio release.

GREAT idea... shows a little more how you interprete your songs...
the others already said the important things

[ May 27, 2002: Message edited by: Tom ]</p>

[Lee Cassidy]

I live in a city called Brighton, on the south coast of England. IMO the best part of the UK!

When you joined Dream Theater, I started finding out what other stuff you did, which led me to Planet X (like a lot of others). I first got your solo CD, Planet X, loved it, and it started there.

25 years old, and I am a "global information co-ordinator" for Alamo car rentals!! That basically means I make sure their records are up to date. It sucks!

I've never Planet X live, but it's no exaggeration when I say Planet X is the band I most want to see play live.

I'm a sucker for anything produced by bands I like. I'd buy a live performance of anything by Planet X, so I'd love a Live CD to be released after every album.

[Sloth]

1. Stockholm, Sweden

2. I´m a big fan of Brett Garsed, so I probably got the news of the first cd from his site. I really like Tony´s playing also, so the lineup change wasn´t really too bad a thing...

3. 23 yrs. I Study "media engineering" at a local school and record my own music whenever time allows me to.

4. Haven´t seen PlanetX live, but I saw you with DT back in ´96 on the Awake tour...

5. I like the idea of releasing a live album after every studio album, as long as it doesn´t delay a new studio product for too long...

Btw. Congrats on the Clavia sponsorship! I assume you are checking out the "electro" series as well?

[ChickenScratch]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by derek:
OK, now I get to ask you all some questions.
1. Where do you live?
2. How did you find out about Planet X?
3. How old are you, and what is your profession?
4. Have you seen Planet X in concert?
5, Your opinion on releasing a Live CD after every studio release.
Thanks,
Derek<hr></blockquote>

1. Queens, NY, USA
2. Guitar World Magazine advertizment
3. I'm 21, I'm a college student stdying journalism and a waiter at an Italian place by day and at night I write for a couple NY newspapers and music publications. I also take students on the weekend and give guitar classes.
4. Yes I have, twice actually.
5. After every studio release would be cool, but I would prefer if it was after every other studio release so you can throw more shit onto the live albums at a time and not have stuff that's way older show up since those might already be on a live album already. It would be cool to hear some of your solo stuff show up on there too.

[maggimus]

1. I live in Reykjavik ICELAND

2. I read that Virgil played drums on your solo album (Planet X) so I deceided to check it out and I'm SO GLAD I did!! :D PX is now my favorite band!

3.I'm almost 25 and I'm a drummer/educator.

4.No :mad: That's on my to do list!! :D

5. That's a GREAT idea..I'd buy a PX cd every week if you'd release it :D THANKS FOR THE MUSIC AND INSPIRATION..KEEP IT COMING!!

[Planet eXcellent]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by derek:
OK, now I get to ask you all some questions.


1. Where do you live?

2. How did you find out about Planet X?

3. How old are you, and what is your profession?

4. Have you seen Planet X in concert?

5, Your opinion on releasing a Live CD after every studio release.


Thanks,
Derek<hr></blockquote>


1. Melbourne, Australia

2. bought your solo album "Planet X" and followed the band from there

3. age 25, musician

4. Yes

5. I don't know about official live albums after each tour. Maybe alternate between CDs and DVDs.

[blackzoner]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by derek:
OK, now I get to ask you all some questions.


1. Where do you live?
I live in St. Louis, MO. USA
2. How did you find out about Planet X?
Have been listening to Virge since 94...
3. How old are you, and what is your profession?
I am 50(old fart)and am a professional musician(drummer)for the past 33 years, I began in High School.
4. Have you seen Planet X in concert?
Not yet, am praying they come here, SOON!(Maybe for "Moonbabies"?)
5, Your opinion on releasing a Live CD after every studio release.
I think it's great as I prefer "live" versions to studio.

Thanks,
Derek<hr></blockquote>
"There are 40 people in the world, and five of them are hamburgers!" Don Van Vliet

[Miltos]

1. Where do you live?
Thessaloniki, Greece

2. How did you find out about Planet X?
it wasn't difficult at all - i knew you very well as a musician and so as soon as you released a personal album through Magna Carta i bought it immediately. Moreover i am a huge fan of Tony's music and i guess that the rest is very easy to guess.

3. How old are you, and what is your profession?
23 and just finishing my higher studies in economics.

4. Have you seen Planet X in concert?
OF COURSE. 2 times.
1st one on the 23rd of May 2000 in Vlissingen, Holland (1st European gig for the band) where we also put your keyboards stand together and we were backstage after the show eating having fun ... 2nd one on the 26th of October 2001 in Sofia, Bulgaria where you had for the first time a young bass player (same age with me) that i forget his name right now (i am sorry) but who was really a great guy.

5, Your opinion on releasing a Live CD after every studio release.
I think that it is a great idea. I can say for sure that you are the best band i have ever watched playing live - the first time that i saw you (in 2000) i had catched just in 9 months Steve Vai, Dream Theater, Fates Warning and Billy Cobham and Planet X was the only one that SHOCKED ME (there is no way that i will ever forget Virgil's solo).

[Young]

1. Where do you live?
Oringally from South Korea, now living at Chapel Hill, NC.

2. How did you find out about Planet X?
I'm a big Tony fan. Also liked dream theater. So, naturally ends up here. smile.gif

3. How old are you, and what is your profession?
33, Postdoctoral Research Associate at UNC-Chapel Hill (strange occupation anyway).

4. Have you seen Planet X in concert?
Yes once in Baltimore with my wife, and I got Derek's sign on his solo CD, Inertia.

5, Your opinion on releasing a Live CD after every studio release
I think it's a good idea to produce a Live CD once in a while, but not too often.

[ May 29, 2002: Message edited by: Young ]</p>

[Mike]

1. Where do you live?
San Pedro, California

2. How did you find out about Planet X?
From listening to Dream Theater

3. How old are you, and what is your profession?
14 Musician and Writer

4. Have you seen Planet X in concert?
No :(
5, Your opinion on releasing a Live CD after every studio release.
Once in a while is a good thing.

[Bill Collins]

1. Frankfurt, Germany
2. Derek, I actually I hang out with you several times on your DT FII tour in Germany in '98 and before that in '97 just before you went into the studio. I've been a fan of yours since I first heard you play on the Awake tour so it was only natural to check out your Planet X solo album back in the daze...
3. I'm 23 and a student of political science and economics.
4. Come to Germany and I'll see you live!!! Last time I saw Virg and Tony was Vai in Munich last December.
5. I don't know. IMO it only makes sense if you have a lot of diversity on the live albums. People tend to get tired of them otherwise.

[salty]

1. Where do you live?

Brisbane, Australia

2. How did you find out about Planet X?

Through checking out what you were up to solo wise.

3. How old are you, and what is your profession?

Im 22...23 in less than a month. Im a student/artist/musician/begining independant film maker.

4. Have you seen Planet X in concert?

No unfortunately. Found out about the show here about 2 months after it had gone.

5, Your opinion on releasing a Live CD after every studio release.

If there has been a tour following a studio release then I think a live album would be great. It all depends on what the fans demands are. If a tour for an album is great, then fans will probably want some sort of release. Even if its including live tracks on singles or EP's.


-salty

[Requiem For A Drum]

1. Where do you live?
Deroit Rock City!
2. How did you find out about Planet X?
I bought your solo record and just kept up with it.
3. How old are you, and what is your profession?
20 years old. Student/Professional Drummer.
4. Have you seen Planet X in concert?
Nope, I missed you guys at the IROC 'cause I was broke!
5, Your opinion on releasing a Live CD after every studio release.

[Requiem For A Drum]

1. Where do you live?
Deroit Rock City!
2. How did you find out about Planet X?
I bought your solo record(Planet X) and just kept up with it.
3. How old are you, and what is your profession?
20 years old. Student/Professional Drummer.
4. Have you seen Planet X in concert?
Nope, I missed you guys at the IROC 'cause I was broke!
5. Your opinion on releasing a Live CD after every studio release.
I'm not a fan, I think live records should have a diverse amount of material. I'm a big fan of Rush's method on that:4 studio then 1 live. I think that's a good ratio.

~Req

[Funkafonik]

1. Where do you live?

I'm now living in Porto Alegre, Brazil but am from Montreal, Canada and moving back there by 2003.

2. How did you find out about Planet X?

I first discovered you with ACOS and soon after FII was released. Kevin Moore and DT were the ones introducing me to keyboards-land and after FII, I fell in love with that more "atmospheric" keyboard-style.... anyways, after learning you were out of DT, I was one of the first to jump on your solo album and just totally LOVED your songwriting team/duo with Virgil.... the rest is history. By the way, I hope to hear more songs written just by you and Virgil on your future solo releases...

3. How old are you, and what is your profession?

I'm now 26 and I'm a musician, bartender, teacher (guitar, language) and webmaster.

4. Have you seen Planet X in concert?

Yes. Being in Hannover, Germany for the World Expo 2000, I tried Everything to go see PX in Holland but it didn't work out. So I had to wait to go back to Canada and I could finally see you guys at the Montreal Drum Fest in the end of 2000. Was totally AWESOME!!

5, Your opinion on releasing a Live CD after every studio release.

Seeing the way the bootleg industry goes, it's the perfect thing to do nowadays. Cool suggestions would be to release DVDs as well and include live bonus video tracks on the live CDs.

[Cavere]

1. Anderson, Indiana
2. I think YOU told me...or maybe I heard about PX from Mark "Itchy" Bredius
3. 25 years old, I work in the warehouse of a school band/orchestra music dealer-one of the oldest in the country-but I have training as a recording engineer and aspire to play prog, with my own band(Meridien) and/or as a sax overdub artist with others!
4. No :( ...but you know I will as soon as you're in the area!
5. that would depend on the material...how much would be "new" material that had not been recorded/released live...how much would be more improvised stuff that maybe came from soundchecks...make it really worth buying each time, and I'm all for it...in general I LOVE live albums!

-Cav

[h0rde]

1. Central Pennsylvania
2. By listening to Platypus and through you, oh wise Derek
3. 19, I work for an internet technology and advertising compay, and i'm a college student
4. Nope
5. Not a bad idea at all, although it might not be necessary to release one after every single album, but often.

[pbak]

1. Watford, 17 miles North West of London.

2. Saw Virgil Donati play 4 times with Steve Vai
in December 2001.

3. 38 - Computer Operator.

4. Not yet - awaiting Moonbabies concert dates.

5. You release as much as possible - I'll keep my
side of the deal by buying anything.

[Vadis]

1. Where do you live? Used to live in chicago, now I live in san diego, california.

2. How did you find out about Planet X? A friend of mine who worked at a music shop was fanatical about them.

3. How old are you, and what is your profession? I'm 15, i'm currently in high school. I play guitar in a progressive metal band.

4. Have you seen Planet X in concert? Yes, at the drumpad gig in chicago...what an excellent show!

5, Your opinion on releasing a Live CD after every studio release: If you can do it, why not...i'll buy 'em.

[Gila Monster]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by derek:
OK, now I get to ask you all some questions.


1. Where do you live?

Australia

2. How did you find out about Planet X?

From an Yngwie site

3. How old are you, and what is your profession?

31, Assistant Manager

4. Have you seen Planet X in concert?

No : (

5, Your opinion on releasing a Live CD after every studio release.

No. Not unless it's a magical show that needs to be heard to believe. (hope that doesn't sound too harsh).

Thanks,
Derek<hr></blockquote>

[Randy]

1. Where do you live?
Phoenix, Az and Sand Diego CA
2. How did you find out about Planet X?
Just from listening to your first solo cd and just following from there.
3. How old are you, and what is your profession?
38, professional musician
4. Have you seen Planet X in concert?
No I have not as of yet.
5, Your opinion on releasing a Live CD after every studio release.

Never really gave it much thought, but I think it shows the band gowing musically from studio to live. Simon Phillips has done this. Releasing a stusio cd then a live cd.

[ryan]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by derek:
OK, now I get to ask you all some questions.


1. Where do you live?
- ITALY!

2. How did you find out about Planet X?
- I've always been a Prog fan so when I knew that Derek (he was still with DT) recorded a solo cd called PLANET X I was very happy and I bought it!

3. How old are you, and what is your profession?
- I'm 22 I'm a student but I play keyboards (Derek you are my spiritual teacher) in an Italian prog band called IN MEMORY (www.inmemory.too.it)

4. Have you seen Planet X in concert?
-You must play in ITALY!!!!!!!!!!!!!
5, Your opinion on releasing a Live CD after every studio release.
- Every Planet x's idea is a great idea!!!


Thanks,
Derek<hr></blockquote>

[Paloris]

1. Where do you live?
Buenos Aires, Argentina
2. How did you find out about Planet X?
I once bought your first solo record, hence I'm a DT fan.
3. How old are you, and what is your profession?
I'm 18 years old, I'm a college student.
4. Have you seen Planet X in concert?
Nope, but I've seen you back in september '01 with Yngwie Malmsteen (great performance, btw)
5, Your opinion on releasing a Live CD after every studio release.
Not bad, but I'd prefer that you put this live cds as EPs.

[shredhead]

1. Where do you live?
Santa Barbara, CA USA

2. How did you find out about Planet X?
I saw you perfom with DT in LA, then found out more about your project through your personal website (the one with the little lava lamps)

3. How old are you, and what is your profession?
I am 18 years old and a sophomore student at UC Santa Barbara

4. Have you seen Planet X in concert?
Yes many times (approx five). I saw your first ever show with Brett Garsed and Ric Fierabracci and in my opinion it was the best one.


5, Your opinion on releasing a Live CD after every studio release.
to tell you the truth i wouldnt be too supportive of this. I prefer studio albums and live shows but not really live cds. A dvd would be a better idea. Also, continually releasing live albums after studio cds would become too repetative, since they would be the same songs.

[shredhead]

hey Derek by the way, Jordan Rudess can suck my left nut. The guy has absolutely no taste and the recent decline and fall of Dream Theater's music i blame on him. letting you go was the biggest mistake dt ever made... and i mean that.

[idiot's_genius]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by shredhead:
hey Derek by the way, Jordan Rudess can suck my left nut. The guy has absolutely no taste and the recent decline and fall of Dream Theater's music i blame on him. letting you go was the biggest mistake dt ever made... and i mean that.<hr></blockquote>

First of all, jordan kicks serious ass. i would not by any means say that dream theater has declined, but has probably improved. it's a style completely different than when derek was in the band, but it still rocks. i will have to say that the best dt song was "a change of seasons".

to answer derek's questions:

1. silver spring, MD, USA

2. i started listening to dream theater a couple summers ago, and it all started from there. also, one of my best friends is a drummer, and he let me listen to virgil.

3. 21 and a student at the university of maryland

4. yeah, last summer at the recher theatre in baltimore

5. live music kicks ass. you can never have enough of it!

[The Amazing Randi]

1. Northwest suburb of Chicago.

2. Was a fan of the participants (including Garsed) prior to the release of the first one.

3. 27- This and that, primarily a freelance writer.

4. Yep. Looking forward to the next time.

5. Keep 'em coming.

[scarred2112]

1. Where do you live?

Originally from New York, I now live in both Lexington, KY (during school semesters) and Cincinnati, OH

2. How did you find out about Planet X?

Longtime Dream Theater fan.

3. How old are you, and what is your profession?

26 - Student (Political Science/Sociology) and Musician (electric bass)

4. Have you seen Planet X in concert?

No, but would love to.

5, Your opinion on releasing a Live CD after every studio release.

A label-released live CD after ever studio release is overkill - band sanctioned "official bootlegs" would be a better idea, perhaps.

[kirk]

1. lived in Washington state most of my life.

2. Been a Virgil fan since 1996. Seen Virgil at
1998 percussion arts society convention in
Florida and he mentioined he was doing a
album with a keyboard player named Derek
sherinian. So I had to check it out. Sure am
glad that I did.

3. 34-Have my own business/Drummer

4. Yes. At the Baked Potato in August 2000. Also
looking very much forward to the next time.

5. Enjoy live recordings if its mainly fresh
material. Would rather see a DVD come out.
A band as incredible as Planet X needs to be
experienced visually also.

[Portnoy'sapprentice]

1. Where do you live?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
2. How did you find out about Planet X?
A friend
3. How old are you, and what is your profession?
15, Student and drum instructor.Currently have 13 students a few are already on Dream Theater! Nice work guys!
4. Have you seen Planet X in concert?
Not yet....come here for moonbabies!
5, Your opinion on releasing a Live CD after every studio release.
I'd say do a cd and a dvd....or at least a vhs. I like dvd for audio commentary smile.gif smile.gif

[Snoogins47]

1. Geneva, IL... Little Yuppie-Suburb

2. After hearing your work with Dream Theater, it intrigued me to hear more, so I checked out some PX stuff.

3. 17, Student

4. Sadly, No

5, I don't see why not... I really dig live discs.

[ryangallagher]

Hi Derek, here goes

1. Glasgow, Scotland.

2. I'm a big Virgil fan & found out he was playing on it, then i also found out you were playing on it, so i bought Universe!

3. I'm a student studying mechanical engineering, also a drummer

4. Not yet, but i'd love to! (why does no-one come to Scotland???!!!)

5. I'm a huge fan of live albums! I like the fact there are always subtle differences between versions, BUT, variation in set list would need to be a key thing.

Ryan.

[ryangallagher]

Oh, I'm 18 years old as well
Sorry!

Ryan

[Texter]

1. Where do you live?
&gt;Deurne, Netherlands

2. How did you find out about Planet X?
&gt;Knew about it. Some friends had the album. I borrowed it. Liked it. Bought my own...got a bunch now.

3. How old are you, and what is your profession?
&gt;24. Student.

4. Have you seen Planet X in concert?
&gt;back in 2000...013 in Tilburg. More of a dutch than a world tour hehe. I've heard you'll be back in frog-country soon D.

5, Your opinion on releasing a Live CD after every studio release
&gt;Make it a double live album after every 2 studio releases. And don't overprice.

[High Speed Kurt]

New Orleans LA

the internet

Im 22, and just started working in the office for a drug testing company.

no, Planet x hasnt really toured the US, but should. Damn label support.

Bad, cause after a while, it would get tiresome having so many live cd's, to me they are special and should be done every 5 years or so.

Kurt

[TinMan666]

1. Where do you live?
Melbourne, Australia

2. How did you find out about Planet X?
My friend played me a bit of "Atlantis" at his house.

3. How old are you, and what is your profession?
28, webmonkey and musician

4. Have you seen Planet X in concert?
Yes, twice in Melbourne last year. Derek, I was the guy that gave you the "drink coaster", remember? heheh

5, Your opinion on releasing a Live CD after every studio release.

Maybe after every 2nd or 3rd album would be a better idea...

[Jorge]

1. Where do you live?
I live in Puebla Mexico
2. How did you find out about Planet X?
When I heard you were going to do a solo project while you were in DT. Since then you are the most amazing instrumental band I've ever listened to.
3. How old are you, and what is your profession?
I'm 21 and an aspiring musician
4. Have you seen Planet X in concert?
Nope but I hope you visit Mexico in the MoonBabies world tour.I actually saw you in a clinic here in Puebla.You were amazing but people asked you mostly stupid questions.
5, Your opinion on releasing a Live CD after every studio release.
Of course!! A DVD would be even better.

[Mauricio]

1 - Porto Alegre, southern Brasil
2 - Mainly trough virgil's stuff, but i'm also a tony fan.
3 - 21, aspiring enginner/drummer
4 - No, but I'm willing to go very far to see some of the Moon Babies concerts
5 - A cd after every studio release is all right, but the DVD thing HAS to happen.

[Jay]

Yo...

I live in sweden and im a student who plays synth and electric guitar..

I found out about planet x through a friend and i loved it... I listen to stuff like Dream Theater and LTE also..

I think the idéa of releasing a live album is realy gr8, i think you should release a live-video for everyone that havent been lucky enough to se you live yet, including me..

Ps. when will you come to sweden and play ? .ds

[Don Pardo Pimpwagon]

1. Where do you live?

Sweden. I think.

2. How did you find out about Planet X?

Don´t remember...

3. How old are you, and what is your profession?

18. Part time prostit... student.

4. Have you seen Planet X in concert?

NO. WAITING FOR YOU. :rolleyes:

5, Your opinion on releasing a Live CD after every studio release.

Very good... if it uncludes the gigs done in SWEDEN. :rolleyes:

[JonBjork]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by derek:
[QB]OK, now I get to ask you all some questions.


1. Where do you live?
Stockholm, Sweden.
2. How did you find out about Planet X?
Through the internet, and being a fan of Macalpine, Donati and you smile.gif
3. How old are you, and what is your profession?
23 years old, private guitarinstructor and musician.
4. Have you seen Planet X in concert?
Not "for real" but I have a copy of the tv-broadcast from Sofia, Bulgaria.
5, Your opinion on releasing a Live CD after every studio release.
GREAT!!!! you guys are even more impressive live, something you sadly can´t say about your previous employers anymore Derek ;)


Best regards
Jon

[Xanndon]

1. I live in the great Quebec City, Canada.

2. I probably heard about PX while looking in the Magna Carta booklets that came with my newly bought Liquid Tension Experiment 2 CD. Then I searched for Dream Theater Stuff and made the links.

3. I'm a 19-year-old student and hobbyist drummer for the Liquid Tension Tribute band "Hollow Spirits"

4. I've seen Planet X live once at the Québec City gig at "Le Dagobert" on May 23rd 2001

5. I don't think the idea is that cool. I think it's better to have a Live CD after 2 or 3 albums and put a little bit of music from all previous albums.

[Webtrucci]

1. Where do you live?
- in Finland
2. How did you find out about Planet X?
- my guitar teacher (Sami S. Asp, you probably know him) told me. I am also a DT fan.
3. How old are you, and what is your profession?
- 17, student
4. Have you seen Planet X in concert?
- No.
5, Your opinion on releasing a Live CD after every studio release.
- It´s good to hear that you really can play those things live too. :D

[Cacophonous]

1. Where do you live?

Campinas, SP, Brazil

2. How did you find out about Planet X?

I think I visited you page, or Tony Macalpine's page. Virgil's playing impressed me so much, as well as the futuristic appeal you gave to the music, all those crazy tones you get from your keyboard. Then I really turned out to be a PX fan.

3. How old are you, and what is your profession?

26, gratuated on data processing technology, right now studying to get a CISCO network certification. I also play the guitar and assemble and sell computers.

4. Have you seen Planet X in concert?

Never. But I warned a friend of mine that used to live in San Diego and he went to the show. It was in a Carvin store (I'm a fan and proud owner of a Carvin guitar) He took pictures of all you guys and told me everything about the show. He turned out to be a great fan after this.

5, Your opinion on releasing a Live CD after every studio release.

That's hard to say. As crazy as you are, it's probable that every live CD will have something very special on it. If that's not possible, maybe you could release 1 live cd for each 3 or 2 studio albums.

[gboss]

1. Where do you live?
Bronx, NYC

2. How did you find out about Planet X?

DT

3. How old are you, and what is your profession?

20, student

4. Have you seen Planet X in concert?

Yes, at the voodoo lounge in queens, nyc.

5, Your opinion on releasing a Live CD after every studio release.

as long as there's enough diversity of the sets to justify another release, i am all for it.

[Timbral Cognition]

I'm from Cincinnati, lived here all my life.

I fount out about Planet X quite recently after having listened to the Platypus - Ice Cycles CD. I've had that CD for about a year, but just recently started delving deeper into Mr. Sherinian's work.

I'm 22 and right now I'm working for Mars Music here in Cincinnati. I'm the outside sales contact for the store and I work with live sound rentals and sales. I also handle sales for keyboards, recording, and in the past, Band and Orchestra.

I have not seen Planet X in concert, though if hat I've heard is any indication of how much I'm going to love this band, I look forward to the opportunity.

I love live material! Especially with talented musicians as in Planet X, the live shows have exciting spins on the music, and new solos that are even more virtuous that on the albums! Release 2 live albums for every CD! :D

[Robert]

I live in Calgary, Alberta, Canada
I heard about Planet X from my brother, we both have similar tastes in music.
I am 40 years old and am a salesman for a Machine tool company.
I have not seen you in concert yet but if you make it to the west coast or even Calgary I most certainly will.
I think Live CD's are not neccesary after every studio CD.

[Dreamer]

1. Where do you live?

Plovdiv, Bulgaria. You were here last year smile.gif

2. How did you find out about Planet X?

*Dream Theater* *Dream Theater*

3. How old are you, and what is your profession?

20. A student and a webmaster. Content writer mainly.

4. Have you seen Planet X in concert?

I missed your live here, in Bulgaria, but I won't miss your next one if any. I hope there will be.

5. Your opinion on releasing a Live CD after every studio release.

This is a good idea and I support it.

[ July 05, 2002: Message edited by: Dreamer ]</p>

[JJ Sith]

1. Where do you live?

I'm living in Cologne, Germany

2. How did you find out about Planet X?

I own almost every sideproject of every Dream Theater-Member, so when I heared you have a band called Planet X, I tried it out. I liked it very much, now I'm a big fan, and I can't wait for Moon Babies

3. How old are you, and what is your profession?

I'm 16 and student

4. Have you seen Planet X in concert?

No, please come to Cologne soon.

5, Your opinion on releasing a Live CD after every studio release.

I like it, I'd buy everything you release. I for example think that Live from Oz has more power than universe. If you include solos, jams and 1 or 2 new or unreleased tracks, do it!

[LadyNephthys]

1. Where do you live?

New York

2. How did you find out about Planet X?

my friend dave introduced loved dream theater and introduced me to derek sherinian. I therefore fell in love with planet x :cool:

3. How old are you, and what is your profession?

21 aug 7th, student, but i will eventually be a history teacher

4. Have you seen Planet X in concert?

not yet :(

5, Your opinion on releasing a Live CD after every studio release.

i happen to like it

[shaftninja]

1. Ocean City, MD.
2. Big fan of Mr. Donati.
3. 19, a musician and security guard.
4. No. I plan on catching them though..
5. Rock on with your bad ass.

[ July 05, 2002: Message edited by: shaftninja ]</p>

[BFunque]

1. Where do you live?
Holland
2. How did you find out about Planet X?
Dream Theater &gt; Derek Sherinian &gt; Planet X
3. How old are you, and what is your profession?
I'm 22, part time keyboardist [Korg Trinity- oh yea!!] / (drop-out literature & language student)
4. Have you seen Planet X in concert?
No, unfortunately I missed all the PX concerts in Holland ... grrrrrr...... I hope 2 see the next time you guys come here tho
5. Your opinion on releasing a Live CD after every studio release
I would encourage the idea, make it live DVDs even!... I mean, release as much live material as you like, I'll buy it without blinking an eye, heh....
Live concerts are the best!

and oh, just for the record, Jordan Rudess is a great musician, so don't diss the man, or I'll come & hunt y'all down!

[JP]

1. Where do you live?
Sweden

2. How did you find out about Planet X?
I'm a fan of Virgil and found this website via his.

3. How old are you, and what is your profession?
27, I work with computers as a system administrator.

4. Have you seen Planet X in concert?
No, but i would love to.

5, Your opinion on releasing a Live CD after every studio release.
Sure if the material is good enough.

[ July 09, 2002: Message edited by: JP ]</p>

[Maggielover]

1. Belgium
2. 24
3. Researcher in legal theory, plastic artist, rock critic. Amateur drummer.
4. Yes, once.
5. Bad idea - live albums must stay rare and precious.

[ProgFusionGod]

Hi Derek! My name's Jesse Williams (LerxstKid@aol.com), and it's been great talking to you a few times online before. (I'm the one that's trying to get you guys to play @ Motor City Guitars here in MI.)

To answer the questions:

1. Where do you live?
Westland, MI- About 40 minutes west of Detroit.

2. How did you find out about Planet X?
I've been a long-time DT fan, and you've always been my favorite keyboard player, so when you made your solo PX album, I snatched it up and continued following your career afterward. Thanks to you and PX, I've also been introduced to Virgil and Tony's playing. Each of you is easily my favorite player on your respective instruments.

3. How old are you, and what is your profession?
I am 18 years old, a freshman Music Major @ Western Michigan University, and I plan to double major in jazz studies and composition. I play drums, guitar, bass, keyboards and sing, and I'm currently drumming in the instrumental jazz/rock/funk fusion band J.D. and the Pirates. I also give private drum lessons.

4. Have you ever seen Planet X in concert?
Ahhh, unfortunately no. I heard that you guys were coming to Detroit last year (The I-Rock Nightclub), but I think it was cancelled?!?!
Please come to SE Michigan on the coming tour! I'll be bringing a huge crowd to see you guys! :D

5. What is your opinion on releasing a live album after every studio album?
Well, if Live From OZ is any indication of future live albums to come, KEEP THEM COMING!!! LFO is easily my all-time favorite live album.....amazing!

[Orion Assante]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by derek:
OK, now I get to ask you all some questions.


1. Where do you live?

2. How did you find out about Planet X?

3. How old are you, and what is your profession?

4. Have you seen Planet X in concert?

5, Your opinion on releasing a Live CD after every studio release.


Thanks,
Derek<hr></blockquote>

1. Mississippi
2.I was thumbing through a guitar magazine and saw a MacAlpine Carvin endorsement that read "Tony MacAlpine of Planet X". Eventually found my way to the site.
3. I'm 34 and have no career as such. I'm a grunt, working for survival now.
4. No. Hardly anybody tours down here, not even in New Orleans, which isn't exactly a world away from where I reside.
5. Fine by me.

[EdVilla]

1. Sao Paulo - Brazil

2. A brazilian rock website annouced that Derek was going to release a solo album (a damn good album btw). Been following ever since.

3. 20. I'm a producer in a radio station.

4. Nope

5. Cool, even because live albums bring a lot of stuff that didn't make into the albums. It's also great for ppl who don't have the opportunity of attending concerts...

[-D]

1. Good ole Massachusetts.

2. Loved you in Dream Theater and loved your solo work, so Planet X was a total no brainer.

3. 20. Working as a manager of a local cleaning company at the moment.

4. Not yet but I saw Virgil on this years G3 tour with Vai and he friggin smoked! Can't wait to see Planet X on this next tour!

5. Perhaps after every two albums would be better, the only exception would be if there was a lot of material not featured on the cd that was performed live. Also the band doing some improvs or extended jams on songs would be a great way to keep a yearly live album fresh and new!

-Dave

[ July 15, 2002: Message edited by: -D ]</p>

[BurninBoat]

1.Porto Alegre, Brazil!

2.Huge fan of your work in DT (you're my all time favorite keyboard player)! An american friend bought and sent me Planet X! Been following you guys ever since!

3.I'm 22, I study History (graduate next year), I write and draw comic books and I play drums in many bands/projects.

4.Not yet! Really hoping for it!

5.It doesn't bother me at all! The more PX the best! But they should always have some nice treats, like some unreleased or extra studio tracks.

[frank]

Hey Derek!

1. Where do you live?
Holland, somewhere in the north.

2. How did you find out about Planet X?
As most people, I knew you through Dream Theater and downloaded the samples of your first solo release Planet X and was so impressed that I HAD to buy the CD. When I had that CD, I was even MORE impressed and when you and Virgil started Planet X as a band... It was the most obvious thing that you guys would be my new favorite band. :D

3. How old are you, and what is your profession?
18, I am currently doing practically nothing. Kicked out of school a few times hehe :rolleyes:

4. Have you seen Planet X in concert?
Yes once, when you guys where touring Europe with 9 gigs in Holland, I only went to see ONE... That was stupid, because I should've seen at least 5 or something. smile.gif

5, Your opinion on releasing a Live CD after every studio release.
Well, Live CD's are very nice, especially when it's Planet X of course tongue.gif , but one after EVERY studio release would pretty much take away the fun of it... It would be the same like Dream Theater has been doing with there Scenes From New York... All those songs have been played so often and they go and release it live... *sigh*.
Maybe a Live CD after 2 or 3 studio albums would be nice.

PLANET X RULEZ!!

[Alessandro Gnoatto]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by derek:
OK, now I get to ask you all some questions.


1. Where do you live?

2. How did you find out about Planet X?

3. How old are you, and what is your profession?

4. Have you seen Planet X in concert?

5, Your opinion on releasing a Live CD after every studio release.


Thanks,
Derek[/QU
1 Italy

2 I heard about it on dreamtheater.net

3 19 Student and keyboard player in my spare time
4 No :-(
5 Not so bad

[plattopus]

1. Melbourne, Australia

2. Through DT. It was in the old Napster days... I downloaded Inside Black, and was amazed.

3. 17, student.

4. I was heartbroken to find out that the 2 Melbourne Planet X shows were 18 and over.

5. Fuck yeah... I'd buy them.

[BABS]

It's me YTSE Con Babs Derek!!!!

I live in Western New York, I'll be turning 34 (ouch) next month. I work as an administrative assistant at a university and have launched a side-business of being a "virtual assistant" meaning I do secretarial jobs at a distance for various clients. (Sorry had to pitch my work, if anyone needs administrative/clerical support let me know!)

Heard of Planet X because I've followed your career since being introduced to you from the Cooper and Dream Theater days. Also, a huge Tony MacAlpine fan.

I've heard that Live from Oz is very good, a live release after every studio release might be overkill. Let me think about that one.

[adj]

Hey derek weird but nice band smile.gif


1. Where do you live?
ENGLAND, NEAR LONDON

2. How did you find out about Planet X?
FRIEND'S RECOMMENDATION

3. How old are you, and what is your profession?
17, MUSIC STUDENT

4. Have you seen Planet X in concert?
NO

5, Your opinion on releasing a Live CD after every studio release.
SEEMS FAR TOO MUCH TO ME, RELEASING ONE EVERY 3 OR 4 ALBUMS IS MORE SENSIBLE

[beosnitch]

1. Where do you live?
Southern U.S.

2. How did you find out about Planet X?
I have been listening to Dream theater since
'94. I was dissappointed after your departure from
Dream Theater, but in the end it was probably better. The solo work has been great.

3. How old are you, and what is your profession?
27, Computer Programmer.

4. Have you seen Planet X in concert?
No. :(

5, Your opinion on releasing a Live CD after every studio release.
A live CD is great if it also brings something new and different to the table. Steve Vai had a great idea when he made a live cd of all new material.

[Dynna]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by derek:
OK, now I get to ask you all some questions.


1. Where do you live?

2. How did you find out about Planet X?

3. How old are you, and what is your profession?

4. Have you seen Planet X in concert?

5, Your opinion on releasing a Live CD after every studio release.


Thanks,
Derek<hr></blockquote>

1. Prince Albert, SK, Canada
2. Fan of DT since Awake, and had to get the solo PX record. Got hooked.
3. 31, work at a bookstore, and like to use PX as a sort of debrief from 8 hrs of store music.
4. Unless you've been to Saskatchewan, no.
5. Live records are cool if recorded well, have variations on tunes, and even new or cover tunes as well.

[Puckster]

1. Where do you live?
Central Coast in California

2. How did you find out about Planet X?
Im a Big Tony Macalpine and Dream Theater Fan

3. How old are you, and what is your profession?
Im 30 and a photographer

4. Have you seen Planet X in concert?
no, I wish

5, Your opinion on releasing a Live CD after every studio release.

Thats fine with me!!! I would like a DVD release the most!!!!

[tri-ryche]

1. Where do you live?

Sydney, Australia. Originally from Macedonia.

2. How did you find out about Planet X?

Initially on Amazon.com, but I ignored it as a likely DT derivative/side project. I was then inspired by EER-MUSIC.com to seek out Inertia and Universe. I sampled Universe and put it back on the shelf as 'guitar hero music.' I bought Inertia & loved it. Then I saw Virgil live in Sydney with Frank Gambale & Ricci Fierabracci so I had to buy Universe, which has slowly but surely become one of my favourites.


3. How old are you, and what is your profession?

28 year old Legal (public) Liability Consultant; Business Management graduate; final year law student.


4. Have you seen Planet X in concert?

No. I wasn't 'into it' at the time of the last Australian tour.

5, Your opinion on releasing a Live CD after every studio release.

I rarely buy live CDs, but I would buy any Live DVD you release.

Keep up the progress.

[Marcus]

1. Where do you live?
Melbourne, Australia
2. How did you find out about Planet X?
My best friend brought the 'Universe' album to school one day n said "have a listen to this." I've been a huge fan ever since hehe
3. How old are you, and what is your profession?
18. Student
4. Have you seen Planet X in concert?
No :( but i'll definetly check the Moonbabies tour :D
5, Your opinion on releasing a Live CD after every studio release.
I'm all for it aslong as there's a fair bit of improvisation.

Keep rockin!

[moefunk]

1. Groningen, Netherlands. It's cloggytime again!
2. Long time Tony and Dream Theater-fan.
3. 31, (finally) finishing my study International Relations ; guitarist for 15 years now.
4. What was that question again? Oh yeah, I remember. Nope, unfortunately I haven't seen you guys play YET!!!!
5. Only if they're musically interesting, i.e. differing from the studio-releases, with for example jams, improvisations, or sth. For me, live-albums should really something to look forward to, so if there's one after every studio-release I would probably soon lose interest.

[Lucas]

Hi,
This toppic is a little old, but since I'm new here ...

1. Where do you live?
Brasília - Brazil

2. How did you find out about Planet X?
Looking for Derek's work after dream theater.

3. How old are you, and what is your profession?
I'm 19, a college student and trying to work as a musician.

4. Have you seen Planet X in concert?
Not yet, waiting to see next year. But I've seen Derek live 3 times here with Yngwie last year.

5, Your opinion on releasing a live CD after every studio release.
That would be cool if I have the money to buy all of them. There's at least 1 song in every record you say "ahh I'm wondering who this works live".

Lucas

[AnnaLee]

Hello Derek smile.gif

1. Where do you live?
I live in Skopje, Macedonia, a country on the Balkanee, now a former Yugoslav Republic.

2. How did you find out about Planet X?
As soon as "Universe" came out in the stores, i bought it and that was love on first listening smile.gif

3. How old are you, and what is your profession?
I`m 20, english literature student, second year currently.I`m also planing to take up the german literature from the next year.

4. Have you seen Planet X in concert?
Yes, i was lucky enough to go to the show in Bulgaria, Sofia and i had one of the greatest times of my life. Thanx! smile.gif

5, Your opinion on releasing a Live CD after every studio release
I`m totally inlove with "Live from OZ"! One of the greatest live albums i`ve heard!
Another thing is that i can`t wait to have you here on the Balkanee again as soon as possible! We miss you!

[a.o.]

Hi, Derek.

1. Where do you live?
South Korea, near Seoul.

2. How did you find out about Planet X?
Heard about your new project in the DT board after you quit DT.

3. How old are you, and what is your profession?
30, Research Engineer

4. Have you seen Planet X in concert?
Unfortunately, no. Visit Korea someday if you can plz... BTW here in Korea, PX CD's are only available as imports, but I think your music is very marketable here. It would be great if you make a deal with a Korean CD distribution company.

5, Your opinion on releasing a Live CD after every studio release
It will be a little bit too much. How about after every other studio release?

[Gerard]

1. Where do you live?
Eindhoven , the Netherlands

2. How did you find out about Planet X?
one year ago i listened to some random downloaded crappy encoded mp3.(sorry) an was struck by virtuosty. when buying the cd (hurray) i fainted by the adrenaline

3. How old are you, and what is your profession?
34, It consultant, Internet Guru, semi prof drummer

4. Have you seen Planet X in concert?
Not Yet.. I would fly to NY tot see you guys

5, Your opinion on releasing a Live CD after every studio release.
good Idea..but I like it when there's some changes then in the trakcs ..some suprises.
I know you guys can play everything exactly the same as in the studioalbum..BORING smile.gif

i also have a website with my music on it
check it @ www.icefox.org (http://www.icefox.org)
can i play additional keyboards in Planet X ?
or additional drums smile.gif

[ August 19, 2002: Message edited by: Gerard ]</p>

[the hugger]

1. Canada
2. Buddy Sofia, tour bus driver
3. Old enough...
4. Not yet...
5. :D

[Jedi_Ekim]

1. Where do you live?
Indianapolis, IN

2. How did you find out about Planet X?
I don't remember for sure, I think on MP.com. I keep track of players I like! (That would be Derek and Virgil at the time, now includes Tony for sure!)

3. How old are you, and what is your profession?
29, government stooge

4. Have you seen Planet X in concert?
Yes! Saw the show in Palatine/Chicago last fall.

5, Your opinion on releasing a Live CD after every studio release.
Cool. I'd likely buy all of them.

Thanks,
Derek

Your welcome,
Mike

[Hypnos]

1. Where do you live?
Tres Arroyos - Argentina

2. How did you find out about Planet X?
As im a Macalpine fan, some time ago found Universee on a cd store, listeneed to it, and bought it imediatelly

3. How old are you, and what is your profession?
19, Computer Scienses Student

4. Have you seen Planet X in concert?
No, Im to far away from Usa or Europe.
I´ll do if the come to Buenos Aires in the future.

5, Your opinion on releasing a Live CD after every studio release.
Good idea...it would be nice to add some solos, or jams smile.gif

Bye Bye!! tongue.gif

[BrandX]

I am a 45 year old fusionhead from florida and am a martial arts instructor. I discovered PlanetX while looking through some prog sites and downloaded some songs from winmx.I was so impressed i went out and bought all of their CD's (so much for file sharing being evil)Good high quality loud music is hard to come by but PlanetX fits the bill.Live albums to me get boring as it is the same stuff over and over, I suggest live albums of never to be released otherwise stuff.I would like for PlanetX to come to St. Pete FL.

[EonBlue]

OK, now I get to ask you all some questions.


1. Where do you live?
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

2. How did you find out about Planet X?
buddy of mine mensioned u guys

3. How old are you, and what is your profession?
im 18 and im a musition and im in school

4. Have you seen Planet X in concert?
no but i want to really bad

5, Your opinion on releasing a Live CD after every studio release.
cool man

Thanks,
Derek

[Sixth]

1. Where do you live?
For the last 4 months - Montreal,QC, Canada

2. How did you find out about Planet X?
Phew, it was so long ago that I can't really remember. I guess it should've been through one of the DT newsletters.

3. How old are you, and what is your profession?
23, still figuring out what to do with my life. Though I'm a professional painter, welder/fitter ... also do 3D drafting and play mainly drums, occasionally guitar and keyboard.

4. Have you seen Planet X in concert?
Twice, in Toronto and Montreal on the Universe tour. Drank beer and chatted with Derek for about 15-20 minutes before they played, and then after the show straight whiskey with Dave. That was cool guys, thanks.

5, Your opinion on releasing a Live CD after every studio release.
Sure, the more material to listen to the better, as long as you're up for putting it out. Also that way the fans will get a chance to hear a fair amount of songs (live) from the most recent album. Or in other words you wouldn't have a hard time making the set list knowing that you've already covered and recorded those songs and can play the most recent ones. I think it makes sence.

btw, when were the Montreal and Burlignton shows :D ?

[Allanon - The Son Of Chaos]

Here's my answers!

1. Where do you live?

Rome, Italy!

2. How did you find out about Planet X?

I'm a first hour fan, from the first album.. (the one with Garsed on guitars..)

3. How old are you, and what is your profession?

20 years old, I'm studying medicine and piano.

4. Have you seen Planet X in concert?

No, because they never been to Italy!

5, Your opinion on releasing a Live CD after every studio release.

I think that there'll be too many live album with too few songs.. I'd prefer o Live CD after 2 albums..
Ciao,
Matteo

[jagdkommando]

1. Where do you live?
Austria

2. How did you find out about Planet X?
Virgil Donati

3. How old are you, and what is your profession?
24, student (computer science)

4. Have you seen Planet X in concert?
no :(

5, Your opinion on releasing a Live CD after every studio release.
smile.gif


greetinx

[Bigglesworth]

1) Philadelphia, PA

2) After all the positive buzz on the MP.com board, I bought Live from Oz. I was hooked immediately.

3) 26. I'm a Chemical Engineer

4) I could have sworn I saw you guys back in 2000 with Fates Warning in Richmond, VA. But, I don't see it listed in the tour archive.

5) Keep 'em coming!! I'm a huge fan of live music/jamming.

[seskasennia]

1. I live in Sweden...

2. A friend of mine introduced me to the music and I liked it very much, the second it reached my ears...

3. I am 17 years old, studying...Art and form, you could say, in english... But I like music better and began to play drums, resantly...

4. No, not yet, but I am looking forward to it, if it ever happens...

5. It's great! Because a live album is never the same as a studio. You can get cool solos and improvised parts and songs on live recordings.
You're doing a great job, all of you, there's just one thing - Come to Sweden... :D

[Eelgram]

1. Where do you live?
Arlington, Texas

2. How did you find out about Planet X?
By keeping track of Messrs. MacAlpine, Donati and Sherinian's careers through time.

3. How old are you, and what is your profession?
I'm 37. Currently, I'm taking a break from journalism and earning my keep in a related field.

4. Have you seen Planet X in concert?
No, but I saw Virgil in Steve Vai's band on G3; Derek at Dream Theater's "Falling Into Infinity" tour; and Tony several years ago at Dallas City Limits (toting his own gear!)

5. Your opinion on releasing a Live CD after every studio release.
Seems redundant, given the nature of band's music (ie: already much improvisional and instrumental dexterity on studio releases.) Still, any chance to hear Planet X - in whatever medium - I welcome with open ears.

[blackzoner]

Where do you live?

Saint Louis, Missouri

How did you find out about Planet X?

I've been following Virgil's career since 1994 & buying any cd or dvd he's played on since! Absolutely the most incredible drummer playing today! Also, while i've never cared much for "DT" I loved your playing Derek & watched where you'd end up after your great decision to "move on"!

How old are you, and what is your profession?

I'm an old geezer, 50, & I've been a professional musician(drummer-pls no jokes here;-&gt ;) since I began playing in Niteclubs whilst still in High School, and continue to play out constantly, today!

Have you seen Planet X in concert?

Sadly, i've never gotten the opportunity to do so, but intend to correct that this year, by driving to Planet X's closest concert which I believe is Addision Il.(Pls don't cancel out!!)

Your opinion on releasing a live cd after every studio release?

Since I generally enjoy "live" recordings more than studio recordings, because then you KNOW that the musicians truly have the chops to pull off complicated studio songs, in a "live" setting,
I love the idea! Btw Derek, if you truly read all this, I want you to know I was 1 of the lucky
"few" who bought the "Live-RAW-3 cd pack' you autographed & dated through Audiophile Imports! For "PX" fans that don't know about this, Derek recorded Planet X on 3 different nites, from the "Baked Potato" in Hollywood(twice)5/29/00 & 8/25/00 and 1 at the Musicians Institute also in Hollywood on 5/17/01. These are 3 gems, collectors
items; as there are NO OVERDUBS, & the band just kills! So for Derek or anyone out there that might
know, Exactly how many of these 3 packs were made?
Finally, Planet X must do a dvd so us fanatics, have a keepsake of the band's "Live Virtousity'!! ;)

[Carpediem]

1. Where do you live?

Santiago, Chile, though I live 7 years in the USA

2. How did you find out about Planet X?

As a HUGE fan of DT, I always look on the backgrounds and proyects of each member (and ex-member)

3. How old are you, and what is your profession?

!16 yrs old, so no career by know

4. Have you seen Planet X in concert?

Never, but they are coming to Chile June 26, as I heard, so I hope I'll be privilegded

5, Your opinion on releasing a Live CD after every studio release.

I think it's gets boring and repetitve
, in my opnion it would be much more exciting and better to release a live album after a couple of records (or maybe more) so the setlist would be greater, and you could turn it into a 2cd album o even a dvd

[Progressive Groove Maker]

1. Where do you live?
Buenos Aires, Argentina
2. How did you find out about Planet X?
I started to hear Fusion, Technical Jazz and Progressive, and I was told to check out Planet X.
3. How old are you, and what is your profession?
Im 15, im "Ivory Tree"'s drummer, a graphic designer, a programmer and a student.
4. Have you seen Planet X in concert?
No, but im praying for them to come.
5, Your opinion on releasing a Live CD after every studio release.
humm not sure, I dont know if it's a good idea.

[Smirnoff]

1. Where do you live?

Chicago, IL, but currently in San Antonio, TX (Air Force)

2. How did you find out about Planet X?

DT--&gt;Solo CD---&gt;Planet X

3. How old are you, and what is your profession?

26, Psychiatric Nursing, and of course, drumming

4. Have you seen Planet X in concert?

Yes, twice

5, Your opinion on releasing a Live CD after every studio release.

A little excessive, perhaps once every 2-3 albums. I'd buy one as often as one is released, but I don't think everyone else will.

[MSCearly]

western australia

one of my students looked at me with saucer eyes and said "have you heard planet X?" so when i saw the live in bulgaria bootleg i downloaded it.
needless to say the combination of virgil derek and tony was to my soul a "marriage made in heaven" LOL

i'm 40 eek! and full time musician/teacher eek!

no not had the honour

i prefer planet X live to in the studio so you just release as many live albums as you like as far as i'm concerned smile.gif

[mouthofmadnezz]

OK, now I get to ask you all some ANSWERS.

1. Where do you live?
Orange County, CA

2. How did you find out about Planet X?
Through Dream Theater. I asked myself, who the hell is rocking like that on the keyboards. Looked up more info on you and found Planet X. This is a recent discovery, but been loving it!

3. How old are you, and what is your profession?
22. Currently a student at a local university and work as an accountant to pay the bills. Just a back up if rockstardom doesnt pay off.

4. Have you seen Planet X in concert?
No. Just missed you! Not sure if it was just Derek solo, or planet x, but someone just came to the Coach house. Was mad to miss that show in LA, one with Spock's.

5, Your opinion on releasing a Live CD after every studio release.
Either or. Its always nice to know if you missed the concert, you can go hear it on cd (not even close to the same thing.) But sometimes, it can be an overdone thing. ;)

Thanks,
Derek

[Aplaplac]

1. Where do you live?
Santiago, Chile

2. How did you find out about Planet X?
talking with friends about Sherinians post-DT career

3. How old are you, and what is your profession?
16...i download music :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

4. Have you seen Planet X in concert?
No. But if im lucky i'll see them in june, this year

5, Your opinion on releasing a Live CD after every studio release.
release some studio albums first, like 4 or 5. and then with a cool setlist do a live album.


Aplaplac. :cool:

[hippolyte]

1. Montreal, Canada

2. By reading interviews on the net about you, which lead to planet x, your solo stuff..

3. 19 years old, in college.

4. No i would like too

5. sounds great.

[wetwired3x23]

1. I live in Pittsburgh, PA
2. I heard about Planet X by keeping up with
Derek Sherinian's career.
3. I am 28 years old and I am in Retail Management. Plus a musician on the side.
4. NO! When are you guys coming to Pittsburgh.
5. I say release a couple studio albums then a live CD possibly with a live DVD to match at least one live CD.

[Bityear]

1. Karlstad, Sweden

2. A friend of mine, Alexander Zethson (killer pianist - keep you eyes open!) is a big fan, and he told me to listen to you. I hated your music at first, but nowadays I'm a bigger fan than him!

3. I'm 17, currently studying at a music institution, trying to play Moonbabies and Ataraxia with my friends...not with a very good result yet, though!

4. No, but if you ever came to Sweden, you can bet I'd be there!

5, I think it's a good idea, as it proves that you can actually play all those 15/16ths live. Just keep the number of live releases down, or else you'll become another Phish or King Crimson with thousands of live albums...how about doing the live recording before releasing the album, so that the disc comes as a double album, one live and one studio disc?

[maxi]

1. Belgium
2. found out about Planet X through D.Sherinian site
3. I'm 30 years old and work on putting in scene mostly horse-shows, organise events, etc
and work as secretary for the EU
4. No, I hope to see you in july
5. I think live CD's are the best; and I'm a pure and simple fan not a musician...so I like the atmosphere and some impro on a live CD...
A bientôt...salut

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[pliploelheroe]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by derek:

1. Where do you live?
2. How did you find out about Planet X?
3. How old are you, and what is your profession?
4. Have you seen Planet X in concert?
5, Your opinion on releasing a Live CD after every studio release.
<hr></blockquote>
1. Buenos Aires, Argentina
2. Derek's participation in Dream Theater
3. 19, Drummer
4. no :( I'm hoping i can pile of some cash and fly to brazil or chile if px ever gets there...
5. Cool! smile.gif

[DarkMan]

1. Where do you live?
Zaragoza, Spain (Europe)

2. How did you find out about Planet X?
Following Derek moves after he left DT

3. How old are you, and what is your profession?
23 years, Computer Engineering Student. Also Violin and Electric Guitar amateur player.

4. Have you seen Planet X in concert?
No :(

5, Your opinion on releasing a Live CD after every studio release.
Any release is welcome smile.gif

[Nick Lynch]

1. Sydney Australia

2. Im a Dream Theater Fan and i found out about PX through that and a friend.

3. 20, Mortgage Broker

4. No, But i would like to see them live.

5, i reckon thats pretty cool if planet x want to release a live album after every studio album.

[trey]

1. Where do you live?
I live in Winston-Salem,NC ; born & raised
2. How did you find out about Planet X?
through listning to Virgil Donati
3. How old are you, and what is your profession?
I am 21 years of age, & I am a contractor
4. Have you seen Planet X in concert?
No I have not(no where close to where I live
5, Your opinion on releasing a Live CD after every studio release.
That is perfectly fine with me & a dvd to go with it!!!!

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[YngwieOfAnu]

1. I live in Orlando,Florida
2. I first found out about PlanetX because my drummer in my band was looking for sick drum solo's, so he typed it in and a Virgil solo came up!
3. I am 15 and my profesion in a bag boy at Windixie,lol, and a progfessional keyboardist
4. I have never seen Planet X in concert because they have never came to Florida that ive known :( but i saw Virgil at his drum clinic here.
5.that would be so sick

[fuct267]

1. Where do you live? I am going to school in Florida, but all my life I lived in New York.

2. How did you find out about Planet X?
Tony MacAlpine.

3. How old are you, and what is your profession?
I am a 16 year old experienced guitarist.

4. Have you seen Planet X in concert?
No, but I wish I could!

5, Your opinion on releasing a Live CD after every studio release.
Go for it!

[jolan]

D-Day ( Derek-Day ? smile.gif )

Hi, I'm new here, PX is my favorite actual band, and I'll answer to Derek questions.
Skuz me for my bad english expression...

1. Where do you live?
In Rouen, between sea and Paris, Normandy, France

2. How did you find out about Planet X?
After Dream Theater albums, wanted to discover Derek solo albums

3. How old are you, and what is your profession?
29, musician and drawer ( BD, European comics )

4. Have you seen Planet X in concert?
Never

5, Your opinion on releasing a Live CD after every studio release.
Good idea, but only if there is new album every year smile.gif


And I want to notice T.J. is one of my favorite guitar player.
I'm very exciting to discover the next album.
Sorry, I can read all posts beacause I don't understand all : when is it announced ?

Good day to all of you ;)

[noble savage]

1. Where do you live? (Oakdale PA)

2. How did you find out about Planet X? (Guitar World)

3. How old are you, and what is your profession? (15, in high school)


4. Have you seen Planet X in concert?(no)

5, Your opinion on releasing a Live CD after every studio release (go for it)

[Dakota]

1. Where do you live?

Sofia, Bulgaria

2. How did you find out about Planet X?

I've just saw Derek Sherinian in "Universe" in a CD store... smile.gif

3. How old are you, and what is your profession?

23, Web Developer

4. Have you seen Planet X in concert?

Yes! The only time they were in Sofia. I was on the first row...it was amazing.

5, Your opinion on releasing a Live CD after every studio release.

Would be nice.

[Cecilia]

1. Where do you live?
Queens, NY

2. How did you find out about Planet X?
Through Dream Theater of course

3. How old are you, and what is your profession?
17 (18 later this year). Full time college student

4. Have you seen Planet X in concert?
No, but hopefully soon, as I haven't been to many concerts

5, Your opinion on releasing a Live CD after every studio release.
That would be awesome

[REDSHIFT]

1. Where do you live? Suburb of Chicago

2. How did you find out about Planet X?
Our drummer practicaly lives at the Drum Pad in Palatine. He mentioned the show, and we were fans of T.J.'s. I began listening to your CD's to get prepared for the show, and fell in love with your music!

3. How old are you, and what is your profession?
Old fart of 52, but still rocking. Besides selling expensive furniture, I manage, record, engineer, produce, and promote my husband's band, REDSHIFT. We gave T.J. some CD's after your concert the other night, and a copy was for you to enjoy.

4. Have you seen Planet X in concert? Palatine, and you guys ROCKED!

5, Your opinion on releasing a Live CD after every studio release.
As someone who records strictly live, I think that every performance is different with Prog/Fusion music. That's part of the spontaneity in this genre of music. I could record a song 20 times, and it will have something special each time I capture it. Yes! You can never have too many recordings live!
It was fate, that we met our new drummer, and he turned us on to Planet X. I never would have made this wonderful discovery on my own. As soon as I heard Moon Babies, I knew that it would blow away my husband, too. We can't get enough. He has been listening to OZ, and loves it! I studied keys as a teen, and my biggest influence was The Five Bridges Suite by Keith Emerson. You will trigger such passion in the new wave of young musicians, too!

:D

[opoverlord]

1. Where do you live?

Charlottesville, VA

2. How did you find out about Planet X?

Promo from Inside Out Music

3. How old are you, and what is your profession?

32, DJ for Delicious Agony Progressive Rock Radio

4. Have you seen Planet X in concert?

Yes, once at NEARfest

5, Your opinion on releasing a Live CD after every studio release.

I am a complete sucker for live performances. If you guys are given the opportunity, I say do it!

[Madsman]

1. Where do you live?
- Chicago

2. How did you find out about Planet X?
- Found you via Dream Theater when you joined. Found PX as soon as it existed. Would have found out anyway, since you have harvested (and continue to do so) some of my favorite musicians (Ric, Virgil, Garsed, Helmerich, Tony... everyone has been awesome, but I've been listening to the last 3 of those guys for over a decade and a half).

3. How old are you, and what is your profession?
- 26, and I'm a musican/instructor.

4. Have you seen Planet X in concert?
- Twice

5, Your opinion on releasing a Live CD after every studio release.
- As long as something seperates the live album from the studio release, like besides just a good performance, I'd need some incentive to buy a live album for every studio album. But Helmerich and Virgil together is a pretty good incentive for me. tongue.gif

[Canuck26]

1)Midwest US
2) I've been a fan of yours, since the DT days. Bought your first CD, & every one since then.
3)41
4)Yes. The last two times you were in Illinois. Both shows were awesome! I turned the guitarist, & manager of the band I'm in, "Redshift", to your music. We came to your Palatine show. A CD of ours was forwarded to you, I hope you found it interesting.
5)I love listening to live CD's. The different arrangements of the songs, since recorded in the studio, always make going to the live shows, & listening to live CD's a real treat.

[CheesyMoo]

posted May 27, 2002 03:06 AM OK, now I get to ask you all some questions.


1. Where do you live?
Central Texas
2. How did you find out about Planet X?
Somewhere on the Internet... I'm a pathetic nerd...
3. How old are you, and what is your profession?
I'm 15(16 soon) and I'm a....
worthless teenager
4. Have you seen Planet X in concert?
No... I would if I got the chance.
5, Your opinion on releasing a Live CD after every studio release.
Unless is has extensive soloing/improv I think it's pretty pointless.


I LOVE YOU!

[Tom.V]

If you got this far

1.I Live in Poole/Bournemouth on the south coast in England

2.I started getting into Virg's stuff and I had heard your playing with DT and it went on from there

3.Im 18 and studying music at a local college. I play drums with lots of bands in all sorts of styles.
O yeah every sunday I take up my position as "chief washer up of the dishes and cutter of the veg" at the holme bush inn (old pub), pop in for a sunday roast!

4.I haven't had the chance as since I have been a fan of PX you haven't played in the UK

5.I think its a great idea, a DVD would be awesome though or video clips on the CD's

:D

[chan_prog]

I live In Porto Alegre, Brazil

When I listened your third solo release

I'm 15, student

No, I never had this chance

It would be great, but we fans want a new studio release again first.

[Engineer_9]

1. Where do you live?
Illinois

2. How did you find out about Planet X?
I was (am) a huge Dream Theater fan. I'm also Armenian so, when you joined the band, I was thrilled. It was unfortunate that things didn't pan out with DT, however, I believe Planet X is a better forum for you to showcase your talents.

3. How old are you, and what is your profession?
33, Corporate Quality Assurance Manager

4. Have you seen Planet X in concert?
Yes, at Durty Nellies in Palatine. I was the guy that bought you and Rufus the beers (sorry about the DT shirt, I hope it didn't offend you!).

5, Your opinion on releasing a Live CD after every studio release.
I would prefer that a live CD be released after
every third or fourth studio release.

[kman]

1. pittsburgh, PA

2. friend (nobel savage)

3. 17, highschool student

4. no, please come to pittsburgh

5. sounds like a good idea to me

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[qwerty]

1. Where do you live?

In Sweden.

2. How did you find out about Planet X?

First time I heard Derek was in DT, after that my friend got Dereks solo album planet X which I fell i love with and still adore.

3. How old are you, and what is your profession?

I´m 21 and I work in my lokal churh. I also play guitar in an abitious band as well as playing and enjoying fusion as side projekt.

4. Have you seen Planet X in concert?

No, I haven´t but I would like to. Especially now when TJ is onboard.

5, Your opinion on releasing a Live CD after every studio release.

It´s always a great idea to do that. Even though I didn´t care too much for the last one. This was mainly because Tony isn´t a very good live performer. But I have faith in TJ now and all of you other guys are truely great musicians.

A live CD would also make the band strive even harder for being a great live band. And this should be in everybodies concern. One should remember that this is a style of music that people is expecting to be played flawlessly. That is simply the way the music sounds best. And also, what´s the point of being a band that plays live, unless they play great live?

However, I guess that most of the fans would be very interested in in a CD like that.

[herowith1000eyes]

Hi !

This thread is very old, but I still wanted to reply

1. Where do you live?

In Belgium

2. How did you find out about Planet X?

Following Derek's career after his involvment with Dream Theater...

3. How old are you, and what is your profession?

32, Software Engineer

4. Have you seen Planet X in concert?

Unfortunatly not ! I wish I could !

5, Your opinion on releasing a Live CD after every studio release.

Within a limited budget, I would prefer to buy new material. However, Live CD are great if they feature much improvisations, interesting covers...

Paul