Dream Theater

[scenesfromatheater]

It will never come out...he's too lazy.....maybe.....yes how about going back onto the subject of DT?

[Darkness]

Take it to the Rage thread, it could use some new posters. Theres also information about Zacks performance on October 7th, and some info about his solo album. And no, he's not lazy, he has his reasons for taking so long.

[nowitzki]

Zack performed recently? Have you got a link to the RATM thread, search isn't working right now

[temporary]

Not bad for a 40 year old.

Bah, Pete Townsend can, and he's like sixty. But then again, trying to have better stage presence than Pete Townsend is like trying to be more powerful than god, except harder.

[Darkness]

Zack performed recently? Have you got a link to the RATM thread, search isn't working right now
Its only a few pages back, also visit www.zdlr.net for more info.

[clairvoyant]

Well thinking about Axl and Chinese Democracy makes Zack seem like a speed demon.

[GenuineImitation]

Well thinking about Axl and Chinese Democracy makes Zack seem like a speed demon.


Its been awhile now. How many years have we been waiting for that album?

[clairvoyant]

Its been awhile now. How many years have we been waiting for that album?

10? 11?

A loooong time.

[badtaste]

He said on the Bodokan DVD that if he had no chance at being 'cool' because he holds his guitar so high. I don't have a problem with it, it's the music produced that counts.

I think he was half joking. He doesn't care.

Well, anyway, anyone know where i can get a DT shirt in Melbourne, Australia?

[Chu]

Melbourne is the best place to get shirts!
I'm not sure the name of the shop, or even the street for certain, but I believe it's somewhere on Swanston, you can't miss it, the front of the shop is all decked out in bongs etc. Your usual metalhead place :thumb:

[GenuineImitation]

WTF is going on with the forums?

[Happy]

WTF is going on with the forums?
Vbulliten got upgraded and I think MX changed the style.

[GenuineImitation]

Vbulliten got upgraded and I think MX changed the style.

I knew it got updated yesterday, and I liked it. But it looks different today. The names on top of the post annoys me. I guess I'll get used to it.

[MAthiAS]

I knew it got updated yesterday, and I liked it. But it looks different today. The names on top of the post annoys me. I guess I'll get used to it.
Yeah, I hate it so much, you can't just read the posts anymore, you have to scroll through and look at this huge annoying name tag. Ah it annoys me so much.

[GenuineImitation]

Do you know why they decided to put the avatars/names above the posts?

[MAthiAS]

Do you know why they decided to put the avatars/names above the posts?
I don't care why, it sucks balls. Mass protest now!

[Lord Abortion]

We'll have to have a mass debate about it first.

[scenesfromatheater]

Lord Abortion - ohhhh...i could see that one coming

[Spiritofmosa]

Melbourne is the best place to get shirts!
I'm not sure the name of the shop, or even the street for certain, but I believe it's somewhere on Swanston, you can't miss it, the front of the shop is all decked out in bongs etc. Your usual metalhead place :thumb:
melbourne is such a cool place.. and the people are crazy

[scenesfromatheater]

melbourne is such a cool place.. and the people are crazy

But is it as good as Derby??? I don't think:naughty:

[nowitzki]

The old colour scheme was much better :( ...

[scenesfromatheater]

nah, this ones great...grey....black....white....darker grey....and.....PINK!!! my god, you're right.

[Darkness]

I use the good ol blue and green \m/

[scenesfromatheater]

wah??? you can change it yourself?

[Darkness]

Yep, just go to your options.

[scenesfromatheater]

Ahhh *changes theme to awsome green*...thats better

[IbanezSamurai]

http://www.okcupid.com/tests/take?testid=9889498501185790080

anyone tried this quiz before?

[scenesfromatheater]

what is it? it wont load for me

[IbanezSamurai]

what is it? it wont load for me

Its The Ultimate Dream Theater Nerd Test

[Darkness]

I finished it, then I clicked next and it just froze and firefox had to shut down...

[MAthiAS]

I got 51%

[Chu]

Whoa, I got 58% and mine was pretty much all guesses (Although some answers you could easily cross off...)

[bwnstl]

A lot of those questions were borderline-opinion questions.

[static]

I got 93%.

[Lord Abortion]

55%

alot of guesswork

[IbanezSamurai]

I got 93%.

holy smokes, highest one I got was 70%.
what the hell is llama?

[RNR]

43% on that test :(. I guess i'm not cool enough to be a DT fan.

[Crysiss]

hmm, it appears im a wannabe scoring 30% lol. oh well, im just started to get into the band anyway, A "llama" is: an animal lol

The glass prison was the song that got me into the band.

[GenuineImitation]

I got a 52% on the quiz.

Isn't Portnoy considered a llama because he constantly spits when they play live?

[Darkness]

I got a 52% on the quiz.

Isn't Portnoy considered a llama because he constantly spits when they play live?
oooooooooooooooh! I get it now. :D

[GenuineImitation]

oooooooooooooooh! I get it now. :D


Thats also why Petrucci built a plexi glass case around his amps. He didnt want Portnoy's spit on his amps.

I just found out that DT is originally from Huntington, NY. That is about 15 minutes from me. I dont think they still live there though. I was pretty excited when I found out.

[Darkness]

Thats also why Petrucci built a plexi glass case around his amps. He didnt want Portnoy's spit on his amps.

I just found out that DT is originallt from Huntington, NY. That is about 15 minutes from me. I dont think they still live there though. I was pretty excited when I found out.
:lol: Thats awesome.

[GenuineImitation]

:lol: Thats awesome.


What, me living close to DT hometown, or Petrucci's protective plexi glass?

[Darkness]

What, me living close to DT hometown, or Petrucci's protective plexi glass?
Petruccis glass.

Thats cool about where you live to though.

[IbanezSamurai]

What about JM question? Was he a highschool buddy with Portnoy or did he met him at Berklee?

[nowitzki]

I got 78%, a Majestic Nerd. Some of the questions in the quiz were a bit stupid though.

[GenuineImitation]

What about JM question? Was he a highschool buddy with Portnoy or did he met him at Berklee?

They grew up in the same town, so Im guessing High School.

[GenuineImitation]

I dont know if this has been discussed, but the G3 DVD come out on the 25th. As you may or may not know, it features Vai, Satriani, and of cousre, John Petrucci.

Here is the link if you are interested. You can order the DVD and CD from the site.
http://www.dreamtheater.net/news_petrucci.php#g3cddvd

[Toaster]

Wow I cannot wait to buy that one. I'm still mad that I missed the original G3 with Petrucci.

[Chu]

There are some decent Dream Theater wallpapers on the net it seems :thumb:

Edit: :( Actually, they all come from the one site which is down...

[pizzapie88]

6. Kevin Moore:
Hated his bandmates.
Was the funny guy in the band.
Quit DT to play classical piano.
Is a technically superior player to Rudess and Sherinian.


7. John Petrucci:
Is not a founding band member.
Slings his guitar low just to look cool.
Built a plexiglass shield around his stage amps.
Made a guest appearance on the OSI album.


8. James LaBrie:
Shares a hometown with his bandmates.
Should start wearing a beard again.
Studies opera.
Hasn't released a solo album since Mullmuzzler.


9. John Myung:
Is loud and boisterous.
Was high-school buddies with Portnoy.
Cut his hair off after SFAM.
Is known to tackle bandmates on stage.


10. Mike Portnoy:
Loves his alcohol.
Is known to 'llama' several times in a show.
Thinks Neal Peart of Rush is a great guy.
Eats *** and balls.


11. Jordan Rudess:
Graduated from Berklee.
Has a paper fish on the side of his stage keyboard.
Sings backing vocals.
Chose to join DT instead of the Dixie Dregs.


12. Charlie Dominici:
Wrote for the 'Images and Words' album, even though he didn't sing on it.
Was the original vocalist back before DT was called DT.
Reunited with the band for a commemorative show in 2004.
Is roughly the same age as his former bandmates.


13. Derek Sherinian:
Cut off all ties with DT members after being fired.
Is a big Elton John fan.
Had no creative input for "A Change of Seasons," despite playing on the recording.
Was DT's top choice for a keyboardist after Kevin Moore quit.

What kind of answers are these? This test is crap.

Edit: In the end I got 82% and a salute by Mike Portnoy :)

[Lord Abortion]

There are some decent Dream Theater wallpapers on the net it seems :thumb:

Edit: :( Actually, they all come from the one site which is down...
Blast it!

I want a wallpaper...:p

[Chu]

So did I! The few I found that were 1280 x 1024 had no sources though :(

[nowitzki]

There's a lot of great DT wallpapers around. Try http://www.trialoftears.net/main.html

There was another one that was awesome (dt-x.com I think) but it appears to be down now.

[Chu]

Yeah, that dt-x.com one is what google advertises, has HEAPS of good looking wallpapers in my opinion.

I ended up with some Train of Thought wallpaper from trialoftears.net (http://www.trialoftears.net/main.html). (The only one which didn't show all the members, I just wanted a picture that said Dream Theater)

[Lord Abortion]

I got the surrounded one...:cool:

[red barchetta]

i had a 'this dying soul' wallpaper a few months back

[Triangle]

I dont know if this has been discussed, but the G3 DVD come out on the 25th. As you may or may not know, it features Vai, Satriani, and of cousre, John Petrucci.

Here is the link if you are interested. You can order the DVD and CD from the site.
http://www.dreamtheater.net/news_petrucci.php#g3cddvd
Awesome! :p

[Lord Abortion]

Ah, As I am's main solo kicks you in the balls like a steel toecap, the filling after that is brilliant too...

[Tails]

Maybe I'm mistaken and all, but is Portnoy not refferred to as the Camel?

I'm positive Petrucci calls him Mike the Camel on the Budokan DVD.

/me goes to check it out.

[Shattered_Future]

No wonder Jones Beach got such a good setlist...DT must have paid tribute to their home state. :wave:

That's me. :D

I love the part in the As I Am solo where he starts playing the triplets (I think they're triplets) really fast, and then slowly bends up the string. Gives me the chills. And depresses me, knowing I'll never be able to do that. :upset:

[Tails]

So I checked it out and it is the Camel.

No wonder I got so many wrong. :p

[3rdplanet]

Maybe I'm mistaken and all, but is Portnoy not refferred to as the Camel?

I'm positive Petrucci calls him Mike the Camel on the Budokan DVD.

/me goes to check it out.

I thought it was Camel too.

I got 60 something percent.

[Happy]

I got 47% :upset: Well I don't much about DT after all.

[GenuineImitation]

No wonder Jones Beach got such a good setlist...DT must have paid tribute to their home state. :wave:

That's me. :D

I love the part in the As I Am solo where he starts playing the triplets (I think they're triplets) really fast, and then slowly bends up the string. Gives me the chills. And depresses me, knowing I'll never be able to do that. :upset:

You went to their Jones Beach show?

[Shattered_Future]

You went to their Jones Beach show?

Yea...we were somewhere up in the lower mezzaine level.

Best setlist I've ever seen from a band.

I got a 38% on that quiz. :upset:

[Triangle]

You scored 58% Dream Theater Nerd! Wicked.

[GenuineImitation]

Yea...we were somewhere up in the lower mezzaine level.

Best setlist I've ever seen from a band.

I got a 38% on that quiz. :upset:


I was going to go to that, but I had to go to my cousins Birthday party.

[Happy]

I was going to go to that, but I had to go to my cousins Birthday party.
:eek: I'm sorry but no cousin's birthday would stop me going DT.

[GenuineImitation]

:eek: I'm sorry but no cousin's birthday would stop me going DT.


I dont have a car, so I didnt really have the option to drive myself there. I better catch them on their next tour.

[Lord Abortion]

Yeah, if DT were in a place in Britain that it would be possible for me to get to, I would sell my little brother for a train ticket.

[GenuineImitation]

Yeah, if DT were in a place in Britain that it would be possible for me to get to, I would sell my little brother for a train ticket.


I would too.

[Shattered_Future]

I was going to go to that, but I had to go to my cousins Birthday party.

Ouch...

You missed a hell of a show. Dream Theater was superb, Symphony X put on the greatest show I've ever seen from a band (and they only got 30 minutes!), Megadeth was awesome as well, and the rest of the bands I actually didn't hate that much.

We missed Nevermore though. :evil: :evil: :evil:

[Triangle]

Ouch...

You missed a hell of a show. Dream Theater was superb, Symphony X put on the greatest show I've ever seen from a band (and they only got 30 minutes!), Megadeth was awesome as well, and the rest of the bands I actually didn't hate that much.

We missed Nevermore though. :evil: :evil: :evil:
Awesome, I really want to see SX live. Are Nevermore good?

[Shattered_Future]

Awesome, I really want to see SX live. Are Nevermore good?

Once again, haven't seen them live. :evil: :evil: :evil:

Recorded, though, they are one of the most original and awesome bands I've ever heard...it's like a blend of death metal riffing and drums and powermetal vocals, with a little prog mixed in now and then.

There's some mp3s of theirs on http://www.centurymedia.com. The american section. Once you get into it, click on audio.

[Lord of Sword]

does anyone know who early i should turn up to a standing gig? i'm going to the DT gig next wednesday, but i've only ever been to seating gigs before, and i just wanted to know how early i should get to the venue to get anywhere near the front.

[nowitzki]

does anyone know who early i should turn up to a standing gig? i'm going to the DT gig next wednesday, but i've only ever been to seating gigs before, and i just wanted to know how early i should get to the venue to get anywhere near the front.

Well that gig may be different than usual as there's no support band. Usually unless you want to get right to the front (against the barriers) you're fine getting there for when the doors open. But I'm guessing for DT everyone will get there on time, so about 30 mins early to que up maybe? I take it you're on about the Wolverhampton gig right?

[Shattered_Future]

I'd say as early as possible...

For Symphony X, we went up straight as soon as the act before them was done, and we still got pushed back to like the second row.

I'd say an hour, maybe, and you should be safe.

[nowitzki]

Actually thinking about it, I'm probably not the right person to answer that at all, being 6-4 I always get a great view of the stage wherever I stand.

[AClotM1]

My buds give me **** for liking TOT. I think it's a very good album, I have all their albums.

[GenuineImitation]

Ouch...

You missed a hell of a show. Dream Theater was superb, Symphony X put on the greatest show I've ever seen from a band (and they only got 30 minutes!), Megadeth was awesome as well, and the rest of the bands I actually didn't hate that much.

We missed Nevermore though. :evil: :evil: :evil:



At least you saw the other bands:upset: .

AclotM1, I like ToT also, so dont feel bad. You are not alone. I think its a really good cd. I still like Awake more though.

[Lord Abortion]

At least you saw the other bands:upset: .

AclotM1, I like ToT also, so dont feel bad. You are not alone. I think its a really good cd. I still like Awake more though.
I love ToT

[static]

6DoIT>SFaM>ToT>I&W>FII>ACoS>Awake>WDaDU

IMHO, of course.

[Darkness]

Awake blows them all away... followed by ToT, then 6DoIT, ACoS > I&W.. haven't heard the rest yet..

[nowitzki]

Hmm, go on then, lets do this again:

I&W>SFAM>TOT>Awake>8VM>6DOIT>ACOS>FII>WDADU

This list does change slightly every time I work it out. And even though they are ranked like that I do enjoy aspects of every album (even FII has started to grow on me now), except for WDADU, which despite having some great songs, I don't really enjoy listening to becuase of Charlie's vocals, and poor recording quality. The live versions of the songs from the album are mostly excellent though.

[Lord Abortion]

I&W>ToT>SFAM>8VM>6DOT>Awake>ACOS>FII.WDADU

the WDADU songs on Live at the marquee are so much better than the studio ones...

[MAthiAS]

I&W > Awake > 6DoiT > ACoS > WDADU > ToT > SFAM > FII > 8VM

[Deth]

Hmm, go on then, lets do this again:

I&W>SFAM>TOT>Awake>8VM>6DOIT>ACOS>FII>WDADU

This list does change slightly every time I work it out. And even though they are ranked like that I do enjoy aspects of every album (even FII has started to grow on me now), except for WDADU, which despite having some great songs, I don't really enjoy listening to becuase of Charlie's vocals, and poor recording quality. The live versions of the songs from the album are mostly excellent though.
Heh, my families from Derbyshire. Just letting you know.

My list (for what I have) goes:

SFAM>I&W>ToT>Awake>8V>ACOS

[nowitzki]

Heh, my families from Derbyshire. Just letting you know.

Nice :thumb:

[Deth]

I don't like Derby all that much though.

[Chu]

I&W > Awake > 6DoiT > ACoS > WDADU > ToT > SFAM > FII > 8VM
Same as me really, cept I haven't heard WDADU or FII.

[Lord Abortion]

Wow, Mathias Really hates Octavarium, eh?

[Aberrationbass]

anyone know the recent evenings with Dream Theater set lists cos i want to know what songs i should have in my head for when i see them next week

[nowitzki]

anyone know the recent evenings with Dream Theater set lists cos i want to know what songs i should have in my head for when i see them next week

If you go on the Mike Portnoy forums there's a list of every setlist on there.

I don't like Derby all that much though.

I'm sure it's nicer than the bowels of hell.

[Happy]

I'm sure it's nicer than the bowels of hell.
Oh I wouldn't be so sure.

[scenesfromatheater]

I don't like Derby all that much though.

Derby is the greatest, you get so many chavs, and who doesnt like chavs? they're great:naughty:

[MAthiAS]

Wow, Mathias Really hates Octavarium, eh?
Yeah, it sucks compared to the rest.

[GenuineImitation]

Awake>ToT>I&W>6DOIT>SFAM>8VM>ACoS>FII>WDADU

[Triangle]

Awake>ToT>I&W>6DOIT>SFAM>8VM>ACoS>FII>WDADU
6DOIT>Awake>SFAM :cool:

[IbanezSamurai]

Awake>ToT>I&W>6DOIT>SFAM>8VM>ACoS>FII>WDADU


Mine would be

I&W>SFAM>ToT>6DOIT>ACoS>Awake>Octavarium>FII>WDADU

[Shattered_Future]

Mine is...

ToT>6DOIT>SFAM>Awake>ACoS>8VM>I&W

Don't have FII, and haven't listened to WDADU yet.

[bwnstl]

Wow, Mathias Really hates Octavarium, eh?

If you judge by his posts, he really hates all of Dream Theater with a passion. I don't even know why he comes in this thread at all.

[red barchetta]

If you judge by his posts, he really hates all of Dream Theater with a passion. I don't even know why he comes in this thread at all.
no you're wrong.

[Lord Abortion]

I don't think he does, he just hates the newer stuff

[Cain]

6DOIT>All.

Awake comes in second, because compositionally it's probably the most conservative, instrumental-wise, and also tightest. But 6DOIT is just damn impressive in every possible way.

I never listen to Dream Theater anymore, though, because I think LaBrie is a terrible singer.

I don't think he does, he just hates the newer stuff

This is my basic position as well.

[scenesfromatheater]

6DOIT>Awake>SFAM :cool:

I&W>SFAM>6DOIT>TOT>8V>Awake>FII>WDADU

4 lyf innit!!!!!!111one!11

[nowitzki]

This is my basic position as well.

Yet you rate 6DOIT as their best album :rolleyes:

[heavy metal kid]

what album is WDADU?

[Cain]

Yet you rate 6DOIT as their best album :rolleyes:

I rate Train of Thought and Octavarium as among their worst. So that little smiley was a little unneccesary, wouldn't you say?

heavy metal kid: When Dreams and Day Unite = WDADU

[red barchetta]

Yet you rate 6DOIT as their best album :rolleyes:
i think its their best too:

6DOIT
I&W
Awake
SFAM
WDADU
ToT
FII / Octavarium

is my list. i dont consider ACoS as an album

[scenesfromatheater]

When Dream and Day Unite, its back when they had a different vocalist before Labrie...not a very good album but its got its moments

[heavy metal kid]

is my list. i dont consider ACoS as an album

Too bad, the main song kick ***

IaW=6DoIT>SFAM>Awake>TOT=8V>FII

Never heard WDADU

[red barchetta]

Too bad, the main song kick ***
true, but the rest is just live covers. i dont call that an 'album'

[scenesfromatheater]

i think its their best too:

6DOIT
I&W
Awake
SFAM
WDADU
ToT
FII / Octavarium

is my list. i dont consider ACoS as an album

wah? TOT is awsome, not their usual stuff but its a lot better WDADU IMO, ah well, each is own

[nowitzki]

When Dream and Day Unite, its back when they had a different vocalist before Labrie...not a very good album but its got its moments

I think it's a good album, ruined by poor production and a annoying vocalist.

I rate Train of Thought and Octavarium as among their worst. So that little smiley was a little unneccesary, wouldn't you say?

Fine then, maybe a :confused: would have been more appropriate.

[red barchetta]

wah? TOT is awsome, not their usual stuff but its a lot better WDADU IMO, ah well, each is own
yep, its all opinion :thumb:

[Cain]

ToT's only decent songs are Vacant, and This Dying Soul. Honor thy Father is all right also. The record is remarkably soulless, lacking in harmonic sophistication or tone, and certainly cannot be remotely defined as a progressive album, however.

This Dying Soul is, even then, a little iffy, being a sequel to "The Glass Prison," which was already the best heavy song they ever did. Stealing riffs, lyrics, and subject matter from it doesn't make "This Dying Soul" great though.

[nowitzki]

I personally prefer TDS to TGP (but both are awesome, and much better than The Root of All Evil).
I think ToT is excellent, and it's the album that first got me into DT.
In The Name Of God is one of DT's most under rated songs. The live version at the Budokan is superb.

[Cain]

What's so great about "In the Name of God?" I thought it had one of the most terrible vocal melodies in DT history.

I am open to other perspectives, however, that's just my opinion.

[scenesfromatheater]

I agree, its such an awsome album. ITNOG is one of my favourite DT songs and it is one of the best performances by DT on Budokan I've seen. The keyboard and guitar solo in ITNOG are just intense.

[Lord Abortion]

I really like ToT, and don't care if it's not "progressive". The songs are brilliant.

This dying soul, in the name of god, as I am and endless sacrifice are the best on that IMO, it's my second favourite DT album...

[scenesfromatheater]

Agreed.....by me that is...

[Kirk's Puppet]

I'll only list the DT albums I have.

I&W = SFaM > 6DoIT > ToT > Ovtavarium

And I really freaking <3 Octavarium too :thumb:

[MAthiAS]

I'll only list the DT albums I have.

I&W = SFaM > 6DoIT > ToT > Ovtavarium

And I really freaking <3 Octavarium too :thumb:
Get Awake man.

[Deth]

I'm sure it's nicer than the bowels of hell.
This much is true. I would much rather be there than Florida.

[scenesfromatheater]

Get Awake man.

Don't, it's a trick

[Triangle]

I love 8V and believe that 6D is their best piece of work.

Anyways, who wants Raise The Knife (Live & Studio versions)? It's a track that didn't make it onto Falling Into Infinity. Post your emails and I'll get it right to you. :)

[scenesfromatheater]

Can't be that good if it didnt even make it onto FII, ahhh well....ledzeppelin_blackdog@hotmail.com

[Lord Abortion]

Can't be that good if it didnt even make it onto FII, ahhh well....ledzeppelin_blackdog@hotmail.com
Ohh, burn...

olliethegreat_6 @hotmail.co.uk then, please

[Triangle]

Ha, yeah that's what I was thinking but it's not that bad. Have you heard the extended versions of some of the bad tracks from FII? They're actually pretty good.

[GenuineImitation]

I love 8V and believe that 6D is their best piece of work.

Anyways, who wants Raise The Knife (Live & Studio versions)? It's a track that didn't make it onto Falling Into Infinity. Post your emails and I'll get it right to you. :)


rock15guitarist@aol.com

[Happy]

I want it please.
jevgenji_hershplinikov@hotmail.co.uk
:-*

[GenuineImitation]

Triangle, do you know why Raise the Knife was not put on FII?

[Triangle]

Triangle, do you know why Raise the Knife was not put on FII?
I'm sorry I don't. I may upload the extended versions of Burning My Soul, which is awesome, You Not Me and Take Away My Pain. All feature awesome instrumental parts and the end of BMS is Hell Kitchen. It's crazy but great.

[red barchetta]

i love Hell's Kitchen... my favourite DT instrumental

[scenesfromatheater]

I only like the bit they play in the instrumedley, which isn't very much.

[Happy]

I take it Triangle = Jack Bellmont? Cheers.

[Triangle]

I take it Triangle = Jack Bellmont? Cheers.
Yup. :) No probs man.

[3rdplanet]

I would like to request those songs which didn't make it onto the albums; theskyisfallin04@gmail.com

Was listening to Take the Time earlier, that first synth solo is completly bad ***.

[Triangle]

I would like to request those songs which didn't make it onto the albums; theskyisfallin04@gmail.com

Was listening to Take the Time earlier, that first synth solo is completly bad ***.
Take The Time is badass.:cool:

I'll upload the extended stuff tomorrow after school.

[scenesfromatheater]

I'm sad to say that the intro reminded me of The Darkness....it's an OK song...nothing special cause Derick's on it

Thanks anyway Triangle

[Triangle]

I'm sad to say that the intro reminded me of The Darkness....it's an OK song...nothing special cause Derick's on it

Thanks anyway Triangle
Yeah it isn't the greatest. I'm only sending it out because my mate uploaded it for me and I thought some people may like it.

[scenesfromatheater]

I don't really like it that much at all, I don't like FII so that's probably why.

[Lord Abortion]

Take the time is gorgeous :)

[scenesfromatheater]

Take the time is gorgeous :)

As gorgeous as me? ...of course not...

haha..the video makes me laugh.

[bwnstl]

I'd like that/those song/songs.

bjwumr AT gmail DOT com

[Shattered_Future]

I want songs too. :)

anemiate@yahoo.com

[GenuineImitation]

Raise the Knife is decent. It is definetly not my favorite though.

[static]

Me wants! georallen@yahoo.com

[Deth]

Does anyone know if Myung plays the bass break in the middle of The Glass Prison by tapping? I figured it out that way, but I don't know if it's right.

[static]

Yes, it is tapping.

[Deth]

Cool thanks. That riff's a lot of fun to play.

[jpshortstuff]

i want this thing that someone said they would give to people

jpshortstuff@gmail.com

[nowitzki]

Does anyone know if Myung plays the bass break in the middle of The Glass Prison by tapping? I figured it out that way, but I don't know if it's right.

No he doesn't tap it, I've seen live videos of it (although a lot of tabs have it as tapping.) I find it quite tricky to play it the way he does though.

I'm sorry I don't. I may upload the extended versions of Burning My Soul, which is awesome, You Not Me and Take Away My Pain. All feature awesome instrumental parts and the end of BMS is Hell Kitchen. It's crazy but great.

It's because MP wanted FII to be a double album, they had enough material and many of the songs that made it were originally longer and quite different. But the label insisted they cut it down to 1 disc, and I think they wanted DT to make a more radio-friendly album. If you read interviews MP now seems very dissappionted in how the album turned out, and says if he'd had his way it would have been very different.

[scenesfromatheater]

I really couldn't stand another disc of FII, but ACOS would have been on it right?

[nowitzki]

No, ACOS was released before FII, and most of it had been written while KM was still in the band.

[Triangle]

I'm uploading Trial Of Singles which is tres awesome because it features Eve. Which is a great instrumental and one of my favourite DT tracks. So whoever posted their email previously, you'll get it.

[red barchetta]

I'm uploading Trial Of Singles which is tres awesome because it features Eve. Which is a great instrumental and one of my favourite DT tracks. So whoever posted their email previously, you'll get it.
could you send that to me please?

yusukethejap@hotmail.com

[Triangle]

Sure thing man. The upload will take a while though. :)

[red barchetta]

Sure thing man. The upload will take a while though. :)
thanks a lot:thumb:

[Triangle]

Np :p You going to see them on Mon/Tues?

[nowitzki]

I really can't wait till Monday and Tuesday, it's going to be incredible.

I'm really tempted to buy some tickets on ebay for better seats, but I doubt I'd get face value for the tickets I already have so can't really afford to.

[Triangle]

I really can't wait till Monday and Tuesday, it's going to be incredible.

I'm really tempted to buy some tickets on ebay for better seats, but I doubt I'd get face value for the tickets I already have so can't really afford to.
Hehe yeah. Don't worry about it though. They'll be great whatever seat you have. I can't wait! Come on ACOS for the second night...

/prays

[nowitzki]

Yeah, I've never been to Hammersmith Apollo but I get the impression you should get a decent view from anywhere.

As long as it's not as bad as when I saw Metallica at Earl's court and was right near the back :upset:

[GenuineImitation]

Where are they playing?

[Triangle]

London, 2 nights which a friend and I are going to, and I think Wolverhampton as well. Bring on Dark Side Of The Moon!

[GenuineImitation]

London, 2 nights which a friend and I are going to, and I think Wolverhampton as well. Bring on Dark Side Of The Moon!


Thats cool. Are the tickets for both nights?

[scenesfromatheater]

Isn't anyone going to Wolverhampton for DT?:confused:

[shamed-angel]

Four Goddamn days! Jeez... The time comes around... I'm more excited everytime.

But I doubt anything will match the first time I saw them. On the SFAM Tour. They played the whole album. It was amazing.

[scenesfromatheater]

ggrrrr....:angry:

[red barchetta]

Four Goddamn days! Jeez... The time comes around... I'm more excited everytime.

But I doubt anything will match the first time I saw them. On the SFAM Tour. They played the whole album. It was amazing.
im not going to see them, but i also doubt anything will match the time i saw them (6DOIT tour in Japan :cool: )

[scenesfromatheater]

grrrrr...:angry: I wish I liked DT before, then I could have gone to the SFAM tour....or even better the TOT tour.

[Prince of Darkness]

All the other Official threads have new names, except The DT one....

Ytse Thread(Dream Theater)?

[YouGottaBeCrazy]

All the other Official threads have new names, except The DT one....

Ytse Thread(Dream Theater)?

The Thread of Eternity?

[scenesfromatheater]

Thread of Thought
Thread from a Memory
6 Degrees of Inner Threadulence?

[Tails]

The Thread Carries On?

In the Name of MX?

[scenesfromatheater]

Aren't we cool:D

[Aberrationbass]

im soooooo going to wolverhampton hope they dont play any pink flyod shite

[Prince of Darkness]

Voting would probably help.

Ytse Thread(Dream Theater) mine.

[YouGottaBeCrazy]

im soooooo going to wolverhampton hope they dont play any pink flyod poope

What?

[temporary]

Thread of Thought
Thread from a Memory
6 Degrees of Inner Threadulence?

Thread of Though, definitely. Ytse Thread and Thread From a Memory both sound good, too.

You guys who are going to see Dream Theater are so lucky. I hope the come to Philly on their '06 tour.

[GenuineImitation]

I would go for Thread of Thought or Thread From a Memory.

[red barchetta]

i think we should keep it 'R + M's Dream Theater thread'. the titles for the other official threads sound stupid

[Cain]

"A Change of Underwear: The Dream Theater Fanboy thread."

;)

[Happy]

"A Change of Underwear: The Dream Theater Fanboy thread."

;)
That could work.

[YouGottaBeCrazy]

i think we should keep it 'R + M's Dream Theater thread'. the titles for the other official threads sound stupid

Some of the other thread names are great. What are you talking about?

[GenuineImitation]

Some of the other thread names are great. What are you talking about?

An example of a good thread name: Dark Side of the Forum.

[red barchetta]

Some of the other thread names are great. What are you talking about?
its just my opinion - it can be changed if you want :)

[Lord Abortion]

The thread carries on?

[scenesfromatheater]

Thread of Thought, just an example of my imaginative mind:naughty:. Thread from a Memory is one of my greatest works also.

I would go for Thread of Thought though.

[YouGottaBeCrazy]

its just my opinion - it can be changed if you want :)

:lol: No, that's alright.

[Cain]

Words and...Words: The Dream Theater thread

MXtropolis, Part II: Scenes of a Thread

[Lord Abortion]

MXtropolis, Part II: Scenes of a Thread

Oooh, that's good!

[scenesfromatheater]

Oooh, that's good!

Hmmmm...Tis very good, Thread of Thought is the greatest though:naughty:

[temporary]

An example of a good thread name: Dark Side of the Forum.

Although thats a good one, I thought The Great Thread in the Sky was better. Hallowed By Thy Thread is a good one.

Mxtropolis sounds great.

[nowitzki]

Caught In A Thread

[Jamie FT]

The thread that stumped them all? meh there's my suggestion, first post in here woo! I'm seeing a petrucci clinic on sunday and seeing DT on tueday. Oh, and on Saturday I've got EVO tickets for Vai so I get to meet and see him perform. :cool: Oh I'm a wang.

[scenesfromatheater]

Where's the Petrucci clinic you're going to?

[GenuineImitation]

MXtropolis, Part II: Scenes of a Thread

Thats good. If we were to change it, I would chose theis one.

[scenesfromatheater]

I think MXtropolis pt.1 would be better...or Thread of Thought:naughty:

[nowitzki]

Are we going to do this in a democratic way? There's a few goodens there

[GenuineImitation]

Are we going to do this in a democratic way? There's a few goodens there


That would be too easy and make too much sense for it to actually be done that way.

Maybe it could be possible to add in a poll with all the choices.

[Jamie FT]

Where's the Petrucci clinic you're going to?

It's one in the soundcontrol in London.

[Ad Absurdum]

It's one in the soundcontrol in London.
I'm missing that because I'm not getting down there until Monday. God was I gutted when I realised that there was a Petrucci clinic and I was missing it :(

[nowitzki]

I'm just watching the 5YIALT DVD.

Steve Howe and JP soloing in Starship Trooper is so cool.

But JP saying "This is our best work" while talking about FII, haha that makes me laugh.

[GenuineImitation]

I'm just watching the 5YIALT DVD.

Steve Howe and JP soloing in Starship Trooper is so cool.

But JP saying "This is our best work" while talking about FII, haha that makes me laugh.


Petrucci called FII their best work? That is hillarious.

[Deth]

MXtropolis, Part II: Scenes of a Thread
This gets my vote.

[Kirk's Puppet]

I'm watching 5 Years in a Livetime right now too.

Just watched the Damage Inc video again. John Myung kept keeping in his laughters it was so funny :lol:

"Thread of Thought" gets my vote.

[horseypie]

the thread that stumped them all come up trumps for me

[jpshortstuff]

MXtropolis, Part II: Scenes of a Thread

I like this one, although i think Thread From A Memory instead of Scenes Of A Thread.
But now i've actually typed it im not sure.

[nowitzki]

Was he being sarcastic? I could (just about) understand him saying it immediately after the album release, but he can't seriously believe that, surely. When actual members of the band (particularly Portnoy) come out and say that it wasn't the album he wanted to make, I can't believe they'd disagree that much.

He was saying it just after they'd recorded the album. But then again I guess he's got to say that really, the record label wouldn't be too happy with him saying, "This is the worst album we'll ever make" right before it's released.

I'm watching 5 Years in a Livetime right now too.

Just watched the Damage Inc video again. John Myung kept keeping in his laughters it was so funny :lol:

That is hilarious. When I first saw that I wasn't really paying attention and didn't realise it was Barney Greenway on vocals, I just thought it was James. Then he started singing and I was like WTF?!? :confused: :lol:

[Dragon_Prince]

Why not just call the thread Images and words

could be good for a thread
Images and Words(in a thread)

[the2stranger]

When Dream And Thread Unite

I love that one ;)

all in favor vote now!

[Cain]

Quite a few people in here seemed to like my suggestion of "MXtropolis, Part II: Scenes of a Thread." Shall we have that be the name?

[nowitzki]

Hmm, I go for Thread of Thought

[scenesfromatheater]

Hmm, I go for Thread of Thought

Me too. But everyone wants different ones so how about a poll?

[Cain]

ATTN: THREAD REGULARS

So far we have quite a few suggestions for the name of this official thread. I'm going to list them and I would appreciate it if the regular people would vote on it here over the next day or so.

TITLES:
1.) Thread of Thought
2.) Thread from a Memory
3.) When Dreams and Threads Unite
4.) MXtropolis Part II: Scenes of a Thread
5.) A Change of Underwear (lol)


Post any that I forgot and edit them in, if you want them as thread titles.

[red barchetta]

ATTN: THREAD REGULARS

So far we have quite a few suggestions for the name of this official thread. I'm going to list them and I would appreciate it if the regular people would vote on it here over the next day or so.

TITLES:
1.) Thread of Thought
2.) Thread from a Memory
3.) When Dreams and Threads Unite
4.) MXtropolis Part II: Scenes of a Thread
5.) A Change of Underwear (lol)


Post any that I forgot and edit them in, if you want them as thread titles.
no. 5... i mean no. 4

[Cain]

ATTN: THREAD REGULARS

So far we have quite a few suggestions for the name of this official thread. I'm going to list them and I would appreciate it if the regular people would vote on it here over the next day or so.

TITLES:
1.) Thread of Thought (4)
2.) Thread from a Memory
3.) When Dream and Thread Unite (4)
4.) MXtropolis Part II: Scenes of a Thread (7)
5.) Thread of Eternity (2)
6.) A Change of Underwear (lol)


Post any that I forgot and edit them in, if you want them as thread titles.

EDIT: For a new page. Vote count is next to the title. This post will be edited as this goes. #4 has about four additional potential votes, but they need to vote again.

[scenesfromatheater]

TITLES:
1.) Thread of Thought (1)
2.) Thread from a Memory(3)
3.) When Dreams and Threads Unite(4)
4.) MXtropolis Part II: Scenes of a Thread (2)
5.) A Change of Underwear (lol)
Theres my votes, if thats how it works:confused:

1-Highest

[nowitzki]

No, you just vote for one.

[scenesfromatheater]

Thread of thought gets my vote then

[Triangle]

Thread Of Thought. The upload didn't work. Bloody YSI. :(

[Tails]

Was he being sarcastic? I could (just about) understand him saying it immediately after the album release, but he can't seriously believe that, surely. When actual members of the band (particularly Portnoy) come out and say that it wasn't the album he wanted to make, I can't believe they'd disagree that much.

Well it was during the recording process, and Derek Sherinian did say at one point during the studio footage that they were "making history". I know FII was supposed to be a much different album than what it turned out to be, so possibly Petrucci thought it was their best album before Kevin Shirley got his hands on it. Regardless, FII does have some fantastic songs on it.

[GenuineImitation]

I'll go with thread of thought.

[MAthiAS]

ATTN: THREAD REGULARS

So far we have quite a few suggestions for the name of this official thread. I'm going to list them and I would appreciate it if the regular people would vote on it here over the next day or so.

TITLES:
1.) Thread of Thought
2.) Thread from a Memory
3.) When Dreams and Threads Unite
4.) MXtropolis Part II: Scenes of a Thread
5.) A Change of Underwear (lol)


Post any that I forgot and edit them in, if you want them as thread titles.
4th one.

[Cain]

Thread of thought gets my vote then

Your vote was already counted. :)

EDIT: Since scenesfromatheater has voted for his idea, I'll vote for mine and tie it. But if we're not doing that (which I suggest) then could scenesfromatheater please strike his vote?

I mean, whatever, it gets tied either way.

[scenesfromatheater]

Goodo, how are the votes counting at the moment?

[scenesfromatheater]

Your vote was already counted. :)

EDIT: Since scenesfromatheater has voted for his idea, I'll vote for mine and tie it. But if we're not doing that (which I suggest) then could scenesfromatheater please strike his vote?

I mean, whatever, it gets tied either way.

OK, I'l change my vote to WDATU.

[bwnstl]

ATTN: THREAD REGULARS

So far we have quite a few suggestions for the name of this official thread. I'm going to list them and I would appreciate it if the regular people would vote on it here over the next day or so.

TITLES:
1.) Thread of Thought (4)
2.) Thread from a Memory
3.) When Dreams and Threads Unite
4.) MXtropolis Part II: Scenes of a Thread (4)
5.) A Change of Underwear (lol)


Post any that I forgot and edit them in, if you want them as thread titles.

EDIT: For a new page. Vote count is next to the title. This post will be edited as this goes. #4 has about four additional potential votes, but they need to vote again.


I like 4

[nowitzki]

Thread Of Thought

I would have voted Thread From A Memory but it doesn't look like it's got a chance. Unless we compromise and say MXtropolis Part II: Thread From A Memory?

[Cain]

Thread Of Thought

I would have voted Thread From A Memory but it doesn't look like it's got a chance. Unless we compromise and say MXtropolis Part II: Thread From A Memory?

I believe I counted your vote for thread of thought, also, since you and scenestheater posted right before I made the vote official.

That compromise is ok too, but I think it makes more English sense the way I had it. But maybe that's just me being defensive. :p

[MAthiAS]

I really don't like the Scenes from a Thread part, the MXtropolis part is cool though.

How did something like Thread from a Memory get up there and not Thread of Eternity?

[Darkness]

I like Thread of Eternity probably the most, but that wasn't counted like Mathias said... I'd vote MXtropolis Part II: Scenes of a Thread, Thread of Thought sounds kind of stupid..

[Ad Absurdum]

MXtropolis Part II: Scenes From A Thread gets my vote

[Deth]

Mxtropolis Part 2: Scenes From A Thread

[Cain]

Thread from a Memory will be edited in. I'll put Mathias and DoG down as votes if you guys want. :)

[IbanezSamurai]

I kinda like When Dreams and Threads Unite even though it is my least favorite album.

[MAthiAS]

Thread from a Memory will be edited in. I'll put Mathias and DoG down as votes if you guys want. :)
*Thread of Eternity.

[pizzapie88]

I think When Dream and Thread unite, without the S's would be better. I think is flows better without the S's.

[Chu]

Heh, I like Thread of Eternity the most...

But otherwise the When Dream and Thread Unite is the best imo.

[scenesfromatheater]

How are the votes counting up at the moment then?:confused:

[Six Foot Revolver]

Me votes number 4.

[Kirk's Puppet]

When Dreams and Thread Unite shouldn't have an 's' after 'Dream'. It should be "When Dream and Thread Unite".

I vote for Thread of Thought.

Edit: Thread of Eternity would be ace.

[scenesfromatheater]

I vote for Thread of Thought.

Good man.:thumb:

[Triangle]

Anyone else meeting Petrucci tomorrow?

[nowitzki]

Anyone else meeting Petrucci tomorrow?

That's at the guitar clinic right? Can you give us more details?

[Triangle]

That's at the guitar clinic right? Can you give us more details?
If you haven't already booked, unfortunatly you won't be able to get in. It's in Soundcontrol.

[Darkness]

Thread from a Memory will be edited in. I'll put Mathias and DoG down as votes if you guys want. :)
I'll have my vote go under Thread of Eternity please. :thumb:

[Dragon_Prince]

What about, Post Me Under :P, The Thread Carries On, The Thread Of All Evil, I pose beside you, Never Enough(posts), Just Let Me Post, Learning To Post or just The Answer Lies Within