Dream Theater: Live at Luna Park

The New York prog-metal band Dream Theater delivers bang for the buck in Live at Luna Park, performing an epic 2012 concert at the titular soccer stadium in Buenos Aires. Drummer Mike Mangini, who joined in time for A Dramatic Turn of Events (the band's 11th full-length studio album), rounds out the lineup of James LaBrie (vocals), John Petrucci (guitar), Jordan Rudess (keyboards), and John Myung (bass). The quintet serve up a 17-song set during a 160-minute main show that incorporates material dating back to their 1989 debut, When Dream and Day Unite, along with guitar, drum, and keyboard solos (they're also joined by a local string quartet for four numbers). Highlights include fan favorites such as “The Silent Man,” “Beneath the Surface,” “The Spirit Carries On,” and “The Root of All Evil.” Extras include six bonus songs, a behind-the-scenes documentary (in which members discuss the departure of drummer Mike Portnoy), and a multi-angle version of the song “Outcry.” Presented in DTS 5.1, Dolby Digital 5.1 and stereo on DVD, and DTS-HD 5.1 and LPCM stereo on Blu-ray, this is recommended. (K. Fennessy)