Originally published in Dream Theater.net · September 2001
Mike Portnoy message the day of 9-11 attack
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Here is a message from Mike Portnoy written on September 11th, 2001:
We are all OK....
We began mixing yesterday in NYC and all went home last night after the sessions.
The only people still in NYC this morning are James and Kevin Shirley who are both OK...
Our sessions today are obviously cancelled as NYC is sealed shut and we will return to NYC to continue whenever it re-opens.
In regard to the live album's cover art, I can only say that it is a horrible coincidence that we obviously could have never forseen. The timing of the release of the CD happening on the very same day as this tragedy is merely an incredible coincidence. We are currently in discussions with the label as to whether or not we will recall the CD's and replace them with a different cover. Obviously, the recovery of everybody's personal lives here in New York is the first priority
Thank you to all concerned,
Mike Portnoy