Originally published in Electric Basement.com · February 2005
Kevin Moore interview (excerpt)
InterviewKevin Moore1 min read
Let’s revisit a subject that you just can’t escape: Dream Theater.
It does seem to come up (laughs)
Answering Dream Theater questions must be like those guys performing “Pull Me Under” for the zillionth time.
(laughs) Yeah, but I understand.
Anyway, why did you leave the band?
The music wasn’t speaking to my feelings anymore, so what am I getting out of it? Money, I guess. For whatever reason, is it just my day job now? I just thought there was so much more I wanted to explore with music.
You spent many years with those guys. Was leaving difficult after growing such deep roots?
Usually, when you live with someone 24-7 for a long time, it’s hard to leave, as it was in this case. I have regrets that we haven’t managed to remain friends, especially considering they’re guys I grew up with.
Are you saying you’re no longer friends, or just don’t keep in contact?
They’re not my enemies, but we’re not close friends. Because of business things that had to happen, it turned out messy.
Plus, you probably run in different circles.
Yeah.
That’s a shame. What do you think of their subsequent output? Any thoughts on Derek Sherinian or Jordan Rudess?
I’d like to stay away from that, to avoid bullshitting.