As a die hard fanatic I am forced to decry Once in a Live Time with a heavy heart. It is true that both discs have a walloping amount of material, but Kevin Shirley's mixing was for crap. Derek Shirinian's keys were too high in the mix, often drowning out the other player's efforts with too much volume. Mike Portnoy's killer drumming was muffled with little color coming from his toms or snare. I place the sound quality of the 6 song EP live at the Marquee high above OIALT. The Marquee's sound was brilliant. Portnoy's drums shone with clarity and force and the other players were shimmering in the spotlight as well. Sorry DT, but my voice must be heard. And lose Shirley!!!