5 Years in a LIVEtime is the second home video release by Dream Theater. The video contains a mix of concert footage, promotional video clips, and behind-the-scenes and interview footage from the five years in between the release of their previous home video, Images and Words: Live in Tokyo, and this video. Included in the video are the following:
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![]() Cover art by Storm Thorgerson | ||||
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Released | October 27, 1998 | |||
Recorded | Various | |||
Genre | Progressive metal, progressive rock | |||
Label | EastWest Records | |||
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The album cover is created by Storm Thorgerson (Pink Floyd).
In 2004, 5 Years in a LIVEtime was released on DVD as disc 2 of the Images and Words: Live in Tokyo / 5 Years in a LIVEtime set. A commentary track by the band members was included on the DVD.
As with many of their live shows, Dream Theater included many references and connections to other artist's songs, including the following examples:
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