Epicness doesn't come in bits with DT, it comes all over the music.
I couldn't love this band more.

What do you guys think is their best song lyrically? Space Dye Vest always got me... really all of Awake, and Blind Faith and Misunderstood.

First off, lyrically, I don't think their is a 'best' song of theirs. Alot of their songs speak to me in very different ways.

Particular favorites of mine include "Caught in a Web", "The Mirror/Lie", "Scarred", "The Glass Prison", "Trial of Tears", and really all of Train of Thought.

Secondly, for every moment that Jordan Rudess goes and does a 'wanky' solo, he makes up for it with something very tasteful, and beautiful. The piano solo in "Blind Faith", the piano in "Endless Sacrifice", almost all of Scenes From a Memory, the piano parts in "In the Name of God". Jordan's playing is simply top notch, and even if you don't like it when he goes and plays at Ludicrious Speed, I think there are more than enough moments to make up for that.

That being said, I do think there are a few times where I don't like Labrie's higher register singing, but most of it is off off Images and Words, so...he's learned to use his lower registers alot better, especially on Awake and Train of Thought.

As i am is a good decent song though, it sets apart from most of their other stuff..

[QUOTE=MAthiAS]What do you guys think is their best song lyrically? Space Dye Vest always got me... really all of Awake, and Blind Faith and Misunderstood.[/QUOTE]

Man, I love that song so much. **** Kevin Moore leaving, then again I wouldn't want to hear Rudess.

The lyrics are a big let down for me in the whole DT field.

From mikeportnoy.com, posted by the man himself :

''[B]On Friday February 25th 2005, Dream Theater wrapped up recording on their latest album. Mixing will be begin on Monday February 28th and the record will be delivered to the label in Mid-March. A release is expected for sometime around May/June through Atlantic Records.

Dream Theater began writing and recording their latest album last November at the world famous Hit Factory studios in New York City. (everybody from Michael Jackson, John Lennon, Bruce Springsteen, Madonna, Britney Spears, U2, Mariah Carey, REM, etc. etc. have all recorded at the legendary studio)
As has been reported in the media several weeks ago, the famous recording studio is closing down upon the completion of Dream Theater's recording session.

This album will hold the distinction of being the VERY LAST album ever recorded at the Hit Factory in NYC. (the first was Stevie Wonder's "Songs In The Key Of Life") After the Dream Theater sessions ended on Friday night, the lights were turned off and the doors were locked to the world famous studio - ending an era in the music industry....[/B]''


I can't wait. And that's a pretty cool piece of history to be involved in.

I just can't wait! So cool!! I wonder what it will sound like...

Yeah, are they continuing in the direction of Train of Thought?

I think the music will probably be in the direction of ToT, but I'm sure they have evolved as they did on all of their cds. Anyway I'm sure it will rule

No, they've said that Train Of Thought let them indulge their metal influences, and now they're taking it in another direction. It's expected to be 'more progressive' (not my words), which may mean something really fresh, hopefully not just progressive in terms of sounding like all the other prog bands. I'm pretty confident that they've pulled off something quality though.

They have always done original and quality work, so I'm not worried. I just hope that it won't be too soft, but I'm sure this is not going to happen, so it's ok

[QUOTE=Mike Portnoy (on the JP forum)]"What's it like? It's awesome. It's a little bit of everything — it's really a mixed bag. It's like classic DREAM THEATER where it's got some long songs, some short songs, some heavy songs…"[/QUOTE]

Short songs and long songs? Okay, shortest song on the album will be 6 minutes, and longest will be 15. Sounds kind of like Awake though, that had a great mix of heavy and soft.

I just hope they continue on this upward trend. Though, I think Kevin Moore should come back to write a few songs, that would be sweet.

Regardless, I am excited about this album. Hopefully, I can go see them this summer when they tour! It would make it for me :)

Hopfully they will come to NZ and make me happy. I'm really excited bout this new album!

**** straight! We need to start a petition to get DT out to Aus/NZ. Even if they only came to the Eastern States (I live in Perth) I'd probably beg, borrow and steal to go to Melbourne and see them

[QUOTE=SilenceNOmorE]**** straight! We need to start a petition to get DT out to Aus/NZ. Even if they only came to the Eastern States (I live in Perth) I'd probably beg, borrow and steal to go to Melbourne and see them[/QUOTE]
yes please, if they came to wellington new zealand, i would be SO happy

[QUOTE=SilenceNOmorE]**** straight! We need to start a petition to get DT out to Aus/NZ. Even if they only came to the Eastern States (I live in Perth) I'd probably beg, borrow and steal to go to Melbourne and see them[/QUOTE]

hell yeah, im from perth too, im flying to melbourne for the megadeth concert, and i'd do the same for a DT concert 2

I missed them last year, they only went to Manchester and London, couldn't get to either of the gigs, and I had only just started listening to them really.

[QUOTE=SilenceNOmorE]**** straight! We need to start a petition to get DT out to Aus/NZ. Even if they only came to the Eastern States (I live in Perth) I'd probably beg, borrow and steal to go to Melbourne and see them[/QUOTE]


I doubt they'll come. But it would be great.

I just hope they're playing some proper headline gigs in England, and not just festivals.

If I have to, I will go and see them at a festival.
but I don't think Festival appearances do justice to DT.
you need to excperience DT in a concert hal or something, and nnot on a field where there are 1000's of people who don't give a crap about the music, and they screw up the atmosphere.

Hey guys, some of you may remember that I posted a link to the Blind faith solo that had been recorded by a fan. Now, I just found a link to the "another day" solo. Its not as good as the blind faith solo, but check it out. Obviously its not the same guy that recorded the blind faith solo. [url]http://www.soundclick.com/bands/8/robsdungeonmusic.htm[/url]

Is anyone else here a keyboard player that just loves playing DT stuff? Cause I certainly am, can't get enough.

Off topic I know, but...meh.

Ah man I cant wait for the new album and hopefully watching them in the UK.

Does anyone know how much the shipping will be from the US to England for JP's solo album?

Why bother doing that when you could probably get it from Amazon or HMV!

That Another Day solo was good, except the bends were a bit off.

[QUOTE=mprules]yes please, if they came to wellington new zealand, i would be SO happy[/QUOTE]
Same with me! Someone needs to get them out here.

[QUOTE=Speedy Fingers]Why bother doing that when you could probably get it from Amazon or HMV![/QUOTE]
I read at the Petrucci Forums that it'll only be avaliable through his website. :confused:

[QUOTE=Master.Of.Puppets]I read at the Petrucci Forums that it'll only be avaliable through his website. :confused:[/QUOTE]
**** on a stick that sucks if it's true. The number of sales will be drastically lower than if it was released in shops.

well, i just borrowed images and words from a friend, what a kick-a[U][I][/U][/I]ss album! ive heard some of the songs from train of thought as well, so as soon as i have enough money in the bank i am going to buy train of thought + images and words from amazon. :thumb:

Hey guys, have anyone here listened to the sound clips from "suspended animation"? I've heard "jaws of life" and I'm downloading the "glasgow" clip. this is killer. Can't wait to hear the full album!

Hello thread :wave:
I have never heard Dream Theater, but I know they toured with Yes, who I know and love. Are they anything like Yes? Could you recommend a couple songs?

[QUOTE=Walrus Gumboot]Hello thread :wave:
I have never heard Dream Theater, but I know they toured with Yes, who I know and love. Are they anything like Yes? Could you recommend a couple songs?[/QUOTE]
Mike portnoy always said that DT was the heavy version of Yes... and for the songs, check those out:

Metropolis part I
Voices
Lie
Peruvian skies
Fatal Tragedy
Home
Blind faith
Endless sacrifice

and many others...

Looking for some info on Dream Theater. What do they sound like, good albums/songs and similarities.

[QUOTE=thelittledrummerboy]Looking for some info on Dream Theater. What do they sound like, good albums/songs and similarities.[/QUOTE]


Read the post above yours...

Thnks, now I am thinking of taking the plunge and buying an album of theirs, considering I am a Yes fan, what would you recommend to get into them?

Awake.

[QUOTE=Walrus Gumboot]Thnks, now I am thinking of taking the plunge and buying an album of theirs, considering I am a Yes fan, what would you recommend to get into them?[/QUOTE]
Awake or Images and words

Images and words is a good place to start. If you like heavier stuff Train of Thought could work. I think Metropolis Pt 2 is the best album overall, but its probably not the best place to start.

[QUOTE=Walrus Gumboot]Thnks, now I am thinking of taking the plunge and buying an album of theirs, considering I am a Yes fan, what would you recommend to get into them?[/QUOTE]
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