I asked for Metropolis 2000, I hope its good.

I never really listened to the song "Scarred" before because it was just too long and I didn't feel like it. Now that I have it's probably my favorite off of Awake :D

[QUOTE=EddieVanHalen769]I asked for Metropolis 2000, I hope its good.[/QUOTE]
It's brilliant. It's easily the best Dream Theater album. I'm prepared to argue that statement, that's how good I think it is.

[QUOTE=rock not roll]It's brilliant. It's easily the best Dream Theater album. I'm prepared to argue that statement, that's how good I think it is.[/QUOTE]
Ok good. Now I'm looking forward to it even more.

I've heard there's little skits mixed into the performance. How are they?

[QUOTE=EddieVanHalen769]Ok good. Now I'm looking forward to it even more.

I've heard there's little skits mixed into the performance. How are they?[/QUOTE]

The album is an opera so to help tell the story there are a few skits in the songs But it's mostly within the songs that the story is told.

If you get the live DVD "Scenes From New York" they show the skits on a screen. Very cool. There are really only a few.

[QUOTE=rock not roll]The album is an opera so to help tell the story there are a few skits in the songs But it's mostly within the songs that the story is told.

If you get the live DVD "Scenes From New York" they show the skits on a screen. Very cool. There are really only a few.[/QUOTE]
Sounds awsome. Maybe it will help me have a better understanding of the story.

i just got the live at budokan dvd and i love it. they are all awesome musicians and have aweosme music.

[QUOTE=Quebec]If ya liked live at budokan, pick up awake and scenes from a memory. there isn't enough songs from those album on the DVD. Then pick up whathever DT CD or DVDs.[/QUOTE]
I meant merchandise wise. I have all their albums (inherited from my dad and bought). Any good websites i could order some shirts and stuff in from?

[QUOTE=EddieVanHalen769]Sounds awsome. Maybe it will help me have a better understanding of the story.[/QUOTE]

the band members comentary feature on "the live scenes from new york" really helps you to understand the story. the "skits" are really lame - the camera work/ acting is pretty poor. awsome dvd though, the play ACOS at the end :thumb:

[QUOTE=~Asphyxia~]I meant merchandise wise. I have all their albums (inherited from my dad and bought). Any good websites i could order some shirts and stuff in from?[/QUOTE]
[url]http://www.fanfire.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/fanfire.woa/wa/artist?artistName=Dream+Theater&sourceCode=DRAWEB[/url]

[QUOTE=EddieVanHalen769]Sounds awsome. Maybe it will help me have a better understanding of the story.[/QUOTE]
[url]http://www.dtfaq.com/category/?categoryid=12#1032[/url]
This opened up my eyes

I have a question.
Does anybody here owns "the live in tokyo/5 years in a LIVEtime" 2 dvds? I'm thinking about buying it but I can't find valuable information about it.
If someone here owns it, please tell me if its good (or not)!

[QUOTE=Quebec]I have a question.
Does anybody here owns "the live in tokyo/5 years in a LIVEtime" 2 dvds? I'm thinking about buying it but I can't find valuable information about it.
If someone here owns it, please tell me if its good (or not)![/QUOTE]
I'll do my best to give you some "valuable information". First of all, it is definitely worth buying, and I'm fairly certain you can find it for cheap. The first disc chronicles a show done in Tokyo after the release of Images and Words. The second disc takes you from the Awake days through Falling Into Infinity. Both discs have commentaries by the band and are both very entertaining. I would recommend buying this 2-disc set in addition to all Dream Theater merchandise!

[QUOTE=Quebec]I have a question.
Does anybody here owns "the live in tokyo/5 years in a LIVEtime" 2 dvds? I'm thinking about buying it but I can't find valuable information about it.
If someone here owns it, please tell me if its good (or not)![/QUOTE]
My friend owns it, Its very good. I sujest you get it.

I was thinking of getting Metropolis 2000: Scenes from New York. Maybe I'll get the Live in Tokyo 2 disc instead. Can anyone pick the better of the two, I'm mostly interested in the live material.

everybody check this out:[url]http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=280323[/url]
"the joZ" did a great job!

[QUOTE=G_Mac07]I was thinking of getting Metropolis 2000: Scenes from New York. Maybe I'll get the Live in Tokyo 2 disc instead. Can anyone pick the better of the two, I'm mostly interested in the live material.[/QUOTE]

It really depends on what Albums you like better.

*if you like Scenes from a memory, Get the New York one.
*If you dont really like SFAM, get TOKYO!

(applause)

[QUOTE=Quebec]I have a question.
Does anybody here owns "the live in tokyo/5 years in a LIVEtime" 2 dvds? I'm thinking about buying it but I can't find valuable information about it.
If someone here owns it, please tell me if its good (or not)![/QUOTE]

I got it, it's good. Not as good as the Metropolis or Budokan DVD's, but definately still worth the money. It has the videos that DT have done aswell which is pretty cool as I had never seen any before.

[QUOTE=PetrucciFollower101]Have you people lost you minds? Dream Theater is one of the greatest bands of our time. You a$$'s are just a bunch of spoiled pansies and want more from these musical masters. John Petrucci is one of the greatest guitar players. Period. He has intense speed on his guitar that is unmatched in any I've seen. Jordan Rudess, how DARE you criticize him. This man was born a child piano prodige, and is unsurpassed by ANY rock keyboardist to date. John Myung is never given a huge solo within which to shine, but can keep up with Petrucci on the fast melody licks. Mike Portnoy is revered as a drum god, and is the youngest drummer to be admitted into the Drumming Hall of Fame(or something like that). I read that some thought that James LaBrie's vocals sucked? That pothead needs to f*cking sober up, his singing is insane!! You listen to gritty Cobaine lyrics, don't you? (@$$) Wake up ladies, we are in the presence of greatness, and we should enjoy it before it fades.[/QUOTE]

I very much agree, Dream Theater are in my opinion, by far the most technically and musically gifted band in the world. However, I would just like to point out that although John Myung's lack of bass solo's is a crying shame, you said he is never given one, he is given the occasional. The Dance of Eternity (3:15 or so) and Metropolis Part One (5:30 or so) are some examples that stick out where JM shows off his awesome bass skills.

People that criticize Dream Theater in a negative manner either:

a.) Are musically retarded.
b.) Listen to rap.
c.) Don't try anything new.
d.) All of the above.

[EDIT]: Any information about the new album coming soon?

[QUOTE=azianmetalhead]People that criticize Dream Theater in a negative manner either:

a.) Are musically retarded.
b.) Listen to rap.
c.) Don't try anything new.
d.) All of the above.

[EDIT]: Any information about the new album coming soon?[/QUOTE]
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

I'm still waiting for the news.... I think they are currently passing time with their familly after all the touring!

Has anyone else had any trouble seeing the bonus material on the Train of Thought cd? I've tried the link from the DT site and it hasn't worked. Is it worth the effort trying to see it?

[QUOTE=G_Mac07]Has anyone else had any trouble seeing the bonus material on the Train of Thought cd? I've tried the link from the DT site and it hasn't worked. Is it worth the effort trying to see it?[/QUOTE]

I've tried, and can't get it to work -_-

[QUOTE=azianmetalhead]People that criticize Dream Theater in a negative manner do so because:

a.) Have different taste in music

[EDIT]: Any information about the new album coming soon?[/QUOTE]

Fixed.

I found the images dvd to be just great.
i thought the 5 years in a livetime was awful. The music didnt sound as good and the cameraman was way too drunk, I dont want to see the keyboardist playing nothing when Petrucci is solo'ing.

[QUOTE=EddieVanHalen769]Fixed.[/QUOTE]

Notice he said 'negative manner'

I think by 'negative manner' he meant 'baseless flaming'.

If you have different taste in music, you shouldn't just flame a band like an idiot. I don't like alot of death metal bands, indie bands, or whatnot, but I don't go around saying "omfg kreator suxxx0rz" or anything like that.

[QUOTE=The JoZ]Notice he said 'negative manner'

I think by 'negative manner' he meant 'baseless flaming'.

If you have different taste in music, you shouldn't just flame a band like an idiot. I don't like alot of death metal bands, indie bands, or whatnot, but I don't go around saying "omfg kreator suxxx0rz" or anything like that.[/QUOTE]
You're right, I hate those comments as well. But it seemed as if he was trying to say "You're retarded if you don't like Dream Theater". I can't stand it when people can't except people not liking their favourite band.

[QUOTE=EddieVanHalen769]You're right, I hate those comments as well. But it seemed as if he was trying to say "You're retarded if you don't like Dream Theater". I can't stand it when people can't except people not liking their favourite band.[/QUOTE]

I'm pretty sure that's not what he meant. If it is, I'd have to agree with you about having different taste.

I don't care if someone doesn't like my favorite band (Tool or DT) but if they are just moronic about it, that's when I can't stand it.

It's one thing to say "I don't like this band because of their style" or "I don't like that genre too much" etc. But to be like "there gay" or something utterly stupid like that is what we fans can't stand.

My first DT CD was LSFNY, aand for only £10! I was blown away by the sheer power of the band, and the technical and creative abilities of each member. My first song was The Dance Of Eternity, which again, just blew me away.

Now a few years later, I own all their albums and EP's and receiveed the Live At Budokan DVD yesterday for Christmas from my best friend. It is possibly the best live DVD I have ever seen, I bet they are truly amazing live. I love how it has a load of special features too, especially with Jordan Rudess in them!!!

[QUOTE=Scythe404]Have you seen Live at Budokan? Unless you have, don't argue it with me. He doesn't tap on As I Am, but does do the harmonic intro.[/QUOTE]
I've seen them [i]live[/i]

Not a bass tap on the ToT album.



I have ToT, I&W and Live scenes from NY

I used to love them, but I don't listen to them so much anymore, they lack songwriting skills and make up for it in technicallity, which I'm not digging at the moment.

if that dude isnt singing, im all about 'em. That instrumedly on that budokan DVD kicks so much tail