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Lifting shadows book companion cd, a compilation of songs by dream theater. All the latest news on rich wilsons lifting shadows the authorized biography of dream theater. Lifting shadows words, the authorized biography of dream theater the american progressivemetal band comprising james labrie, john petrucci, jordan rudess, john myung and mike portnoy traces the bands history over the last two decades. Another won 1985 original instrumental berklee demo taken from the ytsejam records cd the majesty demos 19851986 2. Lifting shadows the authorized biography of dream theater by rich wilson, 9781906615581, available at book depository with free delivery. Jul 31, 2007 allnew extracts from the forthcoming authorized dream theater book lifting shadows have been posted online at. Lifting shadows, the authorized biography of dream theater the american progressivemetal band comprising james labrie, john petrucci, jordan rudess, john myung and mike mangini traces the bands history from their mid1980s long island origins through to the arena filling act that they are today. Rich wilsons musings updates on the recently published dream theater book lifting shadows and other progressively rockin ramblings. This limited edition comprises two hardback books that are held together in a slipcase.
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