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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: XianL on April 30, 2009, 08:46:08 PM
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As you may have deduced from the title, this is our newb-greeting thread!
Introduce yourself, tell us a bit about yourself if you like, where you're from, who you listen to, anything you'd like to share! You'll get a warm welcome from us, or at least a playful teasing.
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Welcome to the unofficial official Dream Theater Forums! Introduce yourselves here. :)
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Ok, well, I'll be the first person then!
Hey all! I've been a lurker on the original (official) forums, and the previous incarnation(s?) of these forums for ages...but actually decided to get involved now. I'm a huge DT fan, fairly obviously I guess, but they hold a special place for me as the band that got me back into music when I was younger...after becoming bored of mainstream stuff. A recommendation from a friend opened a whole new world for me, which has been amazing. There is nothing quite like getting all hyper for a new DT record! :D
In terms of music I listen to all sorts of stuff now, but particular favorites are Threshold, Transatlantic, Pink Floyd, Angels & Airwaves (can't explain that, just love the style), Rush and Galahad. There are tonnes more, but those are what come to mind.
As for background, I'm a (soon to be) Computer Science graduate from England and work in defence.
Chris
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Yay our first noob! And a long-standing one too! Welcome, enjoy your stay and post often! :)
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Welcome cris! Enjoy your stay.
There is nothing quite like getting all hyper for a new DT record! :D
I hear you loud and clear :)
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Well I've actually been here since 2007 but I still feel like a n00b.
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Well, I'm quite a lurker that posts nonsence from time to time. DT were my way into not only progressive music, but they also inspired me to explore all types of music. Music that the average metalhead would hate me for. :P If there's any swedish people out there, I'm a huuuuuge fan of Glenmark/Eriksson/Strömstedt, among other "embarrasing" music.
I also have my own progressive band that plays music inspired by DT and Opeth. We just got to the semifinal of an international competition called Emergenza, where we finished in the fourth spot, not making it to the finals. (The swedish finals, that is...)
I'm sure there's other things to be said about me, but read my posts if you want to find out. ;)
EDIT: Here's a video from that competition, I'm the guitar player. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Io9V0H8tWwg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Io9V0H8tWwg)
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Welcome Lynxo!
I'm curious...what genre are Glenmark/Eriksson/Strömstedt?
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Glenmark/Eriksson/Strömstedt is pop sung in Swedish.
They did the Swedish anthem for the World Cup in football/soccer 1994.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IcsjNDS5a1k
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Hi. I are teh newb.
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Been lurking since about a couple months after Systematic Chaos came out, signed up in August of last year and lurked some more. Started posting once the boards came back last week.
and as of right now since it changes every month my favorite bands are Of Machines, Pawa Up First, god Is An Astronaut, The Mars Volta, and Mastodon.
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its ok.. ive been a member of the forums back when it was DT.net and i signed up in 2004.. but i still feel n00b. i dont post much
but welcome xterp, Lynxo and chrisnolan! its a pretty fun place. much epic win and loses come from here!
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its ok.. ive been a member of the forums back when it was DT.net and i signed up in 2004.. but i still feel n00b. i dont post much
but welcome xterp, Lynxo and chrisnolan! its a pretty fun place. much epic win and loses come from here!
Sad but true. :lol
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its ok.. ive been a member of the forums back when it was DT.net and i signed up in 2004.. but i still feel n00b. i dont post much
but welcome xterp, Lynxo and chrisnolan! its a pretty fun place. much epic win and loses come from here!
Sad but true. :lol
:metal
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its ok.. ive been a member of the forums back when it was DT.net and i signed up in 2004.. but i still feel n00b. i dont post much
but welcome xterp, Lynxo and chrisnolan! its a pretty fun place. much epic win and loses come from here!
Sad but true. :lol
Nugget?
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Hi. I are teh newb.
lolz i r 2
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lol im new hear... ne1 no why my copy of pull me udner cuts off all of a sudden?
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i duno but panic attack and pull me under r dt's best songs!1111 loliloverockbandandguitarhero
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roflmaomgwtfbbq! My fav song by them si EVEARY SONG EVAR cos trhey rock!!!1
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Hey everybody, just got here. After a few months of on and off lurking I've decided to get an account. My friend introduced my to Dream Theater last fall and I found out what I was missing. Not long after, I was astonished again by Ayreon and Arjen's interesting Progressive Metal based storytelling. From then on I've been hooked on the progressive rock and metal genres. I'm not sure about my favorite band, but so far my favorite album is The Dark Side of the Moon, truly incredible stuff.
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Awesome, welcome aboard! :tup
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Well, I'm quite a lurker that posts nonsence from time to time. DT were my way into not only progressive music, but they also inspired me to explore all types of music. Music that the average metalhead would hate me for. :P If there's any swedish people out there, I'm a huuuuuge fan of Glenmark/Eriksson/Strömstedt, among other "embarrasing" music.
I also have my own progressive band that plays music inspired by DT and Opeth. We just got to the semifinal of an international competition called Emergenza, where we finished in the fourth spot, not making it to the finals. (The swedish finals, that is...)
I'm sure there's other things to be said about me, but read my posts if you want to find out. ;)
EDIT: Here's a video from that competition, I'm the guitar player. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Io9V0H8tWwg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Io9V0H8tWwg)
Can you tell us why metal/prog metal is so big in Sweeden/Scandinavia? I've always been curious about that, the region must have the highest number of metal bands per capita in the world.
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Hi everyone :D
I´m from Mexico (don´t worry, no signs of swine flu from me ;D ). I´m 15 years old and I play mainly drums and percussion but I like to noodle with other instruments as well.
Curiously I got into Dream Theater because of Liquid Tension Experiment; I asked a friend for some cool instrumental bands and he told me of LTE. I was mainly into classic rock but then I heard Universal Mind and my musical life totally changed :metal . After that I checked out Dream Theater; I bought Awake and was totally blown away. I have been hooked into them since then.
Besides Dream Theater and LTE, I really enjoy Gentle Giant, Rush, Yes, Genesis (mainly before Hackett left), Kansas, The Flower Kings, Riverside, and in other genres I like The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Santana, The Police, Rage against the machine, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Pat Metheny, etc.
And I am truly awaiting the new Dream Theater album :metal
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Welcome! You have an excellent taste in music, Hackett-era Genesis is the bestest.
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I was mainly into classic rock but then I heard Universal Mind and my musical life totally changed
I've noticed that with a lot of past and present Dream Theaters fans, myself included. It's very interesting that no matter where your musical tastes lie at the time you're exposed to Dream Theater, if you end up becoming a fan of the band, that fandom ends up drastically redirecting the progression and evolution of your musical tastes. When I was first exposed to Dream Theater, my musical evolution was headed more towards post-grunge bands such as Evans Blue and Dark New Day. DT comes along and all of a sudden I'm a proghole. It's just interesting how much Dream Theater sets you off course like that.
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Well, I'm quite a lurker that posts nonsence from time to time. DT were my way into not only progressive music, but they also inspired me to explore all types of music. Music that the average metalhead would hate me for. :P If there's any swedish people out there, I'm a huuuuuge fan of Glenmark/Eriksson/Strömstedt, among other "embarrasing" music.
I also have my own progressive band that plays music inspired by DT and Opeth. We just got to the semifinal of an international competition called Emergenza, where we finished in the fourth spot, not making it to the finals. (The swedish finals, that is...)
I'm sure there's other things to be said about me, but read my posts if you want to find out. ;)
EDIT: Here's a video from that competition, I'm the guitar player. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Io9V0H8tWwg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Io9V0H8tWwg)
Can you tell us why metal/prog metal is so big in Sweeden/Scandinavia? I've always been curious about that, the region must have the highest number of metal bands per capita in the world.
No idea. But yeah, you're right about that. Many of my favorite metal bands are indeed from Sweden. Opeth, Pain of Salvation, Evergrey... :metal I've heard someone say that since the winters here are so cold and cruel, all one can do is sit inside and write sad, long progressive songs. Which seems to fit both Opeth and Evergrey at least. :P
But there's also a problem with that, and that is, as a new band, to gain attention. There is a great metal and club scene here (at least in Stockholm) but it's kinda hard distinguishing (tough word to spell, whew...) yourself from all the other bands. You have to be either really, really good or have something that makes you stand out from the rest of the bands. It's really tough, believe me, I know...
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Curiously I got into Dream Theater because of Liquid Tension Experiment; I asked a friend for some cool instrumental bands and he told me of LTE. I was mainly into classic rock but then I heard Universal Mind and my musical life totally changed :metal . After that I checked out Dream Theater; I bought Awake and was totally blown away. I have been hooked into them since then.
You're right, that IS kind of curious. You did it backwards! :lol
Welcome.
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Hi everyone :D
I´m from Mexico (don´t worry, no signs of swine flu from me ;D ). I´m 15 years old and I play mainly drums and percussion but I like to noodle with other instruments as well.
Curiously I got into Dream Theater because of Liquid Tension Experiment; I asked a friend for some cool instrumental bands and he told me of LTE. I was mainly into classic rock but then I heard Universal Mind and my musical life totally changed :metal . After that I checked out Dream Theater; I bought Awake and was totally blown away. I have been hooked into them since then.
Besides Dream Theater and LTE, I really enjoy Gentle Giant, Rush, Yes, Genesis (mainly before Hackett left), Kansas, The Flower Kings, Riverside, and in other genres I like The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Santana, The Police, Rage against the machine, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Pat Metheny, etc.
And I am truly awaiting the new Dream Theater album :metal
Wow! Yeah, excellent taste in music. :tup Welcome aboard!
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Yeah, I'll say. Good number of great bands under this guy's belt.
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Hi there, my name is Jaak Erik (you can call me Jack Eric ;D if it's easier). I live in Northern Europe, in Estonia, Tallinn (capital). I'm at the age of 16 and a 10th grader in gymnasium (I don't really know what would it be in the United States but on my age you can probably find it out).
The first DT song I heard was Voices and I remember being particulary fond of the guitar solo (I was at the age of 10 or less)
Also Solitary Shell clicked on me when I was 12 or 13. I began appreciating DT when I was 15. The first album was SFAM, which I unfortunately "over listened". At the moment I like I&W best, some Awake material, 2nd disc of 6DOIT, Octavarium (song) and a bit of SC (TMOLS and ITPOE). I haven't listened 1st disc of 6DOIT, FII and TOT.
I first discovered dreamtheater.net (Surprise!) and mikeportnoy.com, DTF I found quite recently.
I like to play football (not American), tennis (which I practise regularly and I'm being coached in a club as well), drumming (know the basic beats but nowhere near to prog or double-bass pedal) is also a nice thing, I'm also into history (20th century is the best).
DT at the moment for me is da best, sometimes I listen to Circus Maximus and Nightwish; I also have some Rush, Marillion and Spyro Gyra in my mp3. I don't hate any music in general, however, I loathe the formula of a 3 minute pop song with lyrics that are repetitive and plain and drum machine in the background accompanied with a video of half-naked women shaking their bodies around.
When it comes to TV series and programs then I find reality-shows really interesting and intriguing, history programs and nature programs are also my preferences. Also British comedies (Mr Bean, Yes Minister, Allo Allo). But as a contrast I also like the Simpsons and South Park.
I am also interested in politics and international politics. I recently studied political philosophy and we had an American who lives in Estonia as our teacher. From ideologies I like nationalism as long as it is not to expand a country's territory but rather to establish a nation-state in a land which has historically been habited by that nation. I don't like extreme left and right and I will ALWAYS hate Russian communism and Stalin for destroying my homeland (and various others) during WWII and Putin still denying it. Also Soviet Union for strangling other Eastern European states.
Recently I have grown fond of linguistics especially when it comes to comparing languages and I actively analyse the Estonian language.
I am not that much religious but I believe in God as "something" and I also believe that people have invented all the gods out of need to explain why weird things happen and also to have "Someone Like Him Them" up high looking after them. I have been baptised in Lutheran church. At the moment I also study Latin and we're teached by a Spanish priest and a lot of our text are connected with Christ.
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Welcome sirrah! :tup
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Hi. I are teh newb.
O hai, i did not c u thar.
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Okay, I'm in the right place so.
Hello everyone, I'm from Spain and I'm sixteen years old. I can't play any instrument, so I'm just a music enjoyer.
I also listen to some 70s prog rock, avant-garde, jazz fusion, old school hard rock... bands like Van der Graaf Generator, Genesis, Gentle Giant, Pink Floyd, Rush, Yes, Mr. Bungle/Faith No More/Tomahawk/Mike Patton, The Beatles, Anathema, Yann Tiersen, Riverside, Porcupine Tree/Blackfield/Steven Wilson, Sigur Rós, White Lion, Asia, Uriah Heep, Gordian Knot, Incubus, Europe, The Alter Boys, The Flower Kings, Focus and some other bands. I love especially Miles Davis music, Kansas, Steve Vai, Frank Zappa and Lynyrd Skynyrd. Does anyone has a Last.fm account?
And I can't stand spanish music (except of Avalanch and Mamá Ladilla, but they are quite regular...).
I Love some specific literature. I think, during all this years living here, I think now I can say that the only advantadge of being an spanish is that you can read spanish literature without translating it. And definitely is the language with best authors in the Planet Earth. Some I like are Arturo Pérez-Reverte, Mario Vargas Llosa and Gabriel García Márquez. My all-time favourite is Juan Marsé. I also like Franz Kafka and rusian literature.
TV... well, as usual, spanish TV is crap. Some TV Shows I like are My Name Is Earl, Friends, 24, Without a Trace, House MD... I don't see very much TV.
Another great interest: Geography and History. I spend so much time on my own surfing the Wikipedia or whatever (sometimes I try to think if I have a problem... but then I forget it anyway lol), and I have some friends that they like it so much, so... I'm an alive encyclopedy of whatever between the first empires and WWII.
As my nickname says, I like basketball. I consider almost a purist of that sport, a happy viewer. I don't play it professional anyway. And I feel like I'm losing my time when I see that promarketing stars prototypes playing. Favourite teams are Utah Jazz and Golden State Warriors.
Anything else to add. I will need some time to accostume myself here. And sorry for my english, one of the reasons I'm here is that I have to improve it. I'll try to write clear so.
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Welcome and enjoy your stay! I'd love to see you bring your opinions to the various TV and movie threads. :tup
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Thanks to glaurung for finding the thread for me!
Name is Tricia, you can call me chkn! I'm in Phoenix metro area, Arizona, USA.
I recently was introduced to DT about 2 months ago and haven't looked back since. My boyfriend played me Scenes and by Fatal Tragedy I had to have the entire discography. It took me a while to branch out to the other albums and I'm still digesting them. Yet, as my friends have repeatedly told me, I've become kind of obsessed in learning the songs/albums and understanding them musically and lyrically. I think alot of my love for this band is that its not just music and words pasted together. There's so much underlying there to look for and understand that just doesn't exist in other music.
Funny thing to go from that to explaining my other favorite genre's and music. I'm mostly a listener of punk which tends to not have those elements that I love about DT. Favorite punk bands are Rise Against, Bad Religion, Anti-Flag, Pennywise.... I do however listen to a wide range. I love The Who, Pink Floyd, The Police... the list goes on. I'm just a huge fan of music in general. I love going to concerts, mostly prefer the smaller, more intimate settings. I created a list of bands I've seen, 160 and growing.
I can play a few instruments, but haven't picked one up in years. I think being a musician or having musical knowledge definitely increases someones pleasure in DT. There just seems to be a connection there.
Aside from music, I'm a rabid hockey fan. Favorite team is the Colorado Avalanche - recently sunk to the bottom of the league, but they'll get their feet under themselves in a few years. Graduated from ASU 1.5 years ago with a degree that I don't use, but don't really feel that bad about it.
Being fairly new to the band, please go easy on me for not understanding all the shorthand abbreviations or all the ins and outs of the music. I recently figured out about the 12 step suite... so I'm behind the times and working on catching up! I've seemed to have bored my friends with my constant DT talk, so thats why I'm here! I figure I can't bore other DT fanatics!
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Thanks to glaurung for finding the thread for me!
Name is Tricia, you can call me chkn! I'm in Phoenix metro area, Arizona, USA.
I recently was introduced to DT about 2 months ago and haven't looked back since. My boyfriend played me Scenes and by Fatal Tragedy I had to have the entire discography. It took me a while to branch out to the other albums and I'm still digesting them. Yet, as my friends have repeatedly told me, I've become kind of obsessed in learning the songs/albums and understanding them musically and lyrically. I think alot of my love for this band is that its not just music and words pasted together. There's so much underlying there to look for and understand that just doesn't exist in other music.
Funny thing to go from that to explaining my other favorite genre's and music. I'm mostly a listener of punk which tends to not have those elements that I love about DT. Favorite punk bands are Rise Against, Bad Religion, Anti-Flag, Pennywise.... I do however listen to a wide range. I love The Who, Pink Floyd, The Police... the list goes on. I'm just a huge fan of music in general. I love going to concerts, mostly prefer the smaller, more intimate settings. I created a list of bands I've seen, 160 and growing.
I can play a few instruments, but haven't picked one up in years. I think being a musician or having musical knowledge definitely increases someones pleasure in DT. There just seems to be a connection there.
Aside from music, I'm a rabid hockey fan. Favorite team is the Colorado Avalanche - recently sunk to the bottom of the league, but they'll get their feet under themselves in a few years. Graduated from ASU 1.5 years ago with a degree that I don't use, but don't really feel that bad about it.
Being fairly new to the band, please go easy on me for not understanding all the shorthand abbreviations or all the ins and outs of the music. I recently figured out about the 12 step suite... so I'm behind the times and working on catching up! I've seemed to have bored my friends with my constant DT talk, so thats why I'm here! I figure I can't bore other DT fanatics!
Hey cool, another Arizonian. Your situation sounds like mine. All my friends in Florida hate my music, and I think it's more of the fact that I would always talk about one or many of my favorite bands.
Welcome to DTF.
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Hey cool, another Arizonian. Your situation sounds like mine. All my friends in Florida hate my music, and I think it's more of the fact that I would always talk about one or many of my favorite bands.
Welcome to DTF.
I'm not sure they hate it... but they just aren't interested in hearing me constantly finding new and interesting things in every song haha Thanks for the welcome!
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And sorry for my english, one of the reasons I'm here is that I have to improve it. I'll try to write clear so.
A lot of people on this board have a first language other than English, so I think we're pretty patient with people who are working on their English. Not that you need to worry--your English is WAY better than my Spanish. :lol
I think alot of my love for this band is that its not just music and words pasted together. There's so much underlying there to look for and understand that just doesn't exist in other music.
:tup This is the exact same thing that drew me to DT and prog music in general.
Welcome to you both. :metal
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I think alot of my love for this band is that its not just music and words pasted together. There's so much underlying there to look for and understand that just doesn't exist in other music.
:tup This is the exact same thing that drew me to DT and prog music in general.
Welcome to you both. :metal
Thanks! I haven't really been into prog music.... as far as I know. Maybe I have and just don't realize it. At one point, I even dismissed concept albums. Now I can't get enough of them. Aside from Scenes, Quadraphenia, In Keeping Secrets of Silent Earth 3, and Mindcrime rank at the top for me, but I feel I'm just breaking the surface.
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I think alot of my love for this band is that its not just music and words pasted together. There's so much underlying there to look for and understand that just doesn't exist in other music.
:tup This is the exact same thing that drew me to DT and prog music in general.
Welcome to you both. :metal
Thanks! I haven't really been into prog music.... as far as I know. Maybe I have and just don't realize it. At one point, I even dismissed concept albums. Now I can't get enough of them. Aside from Scenes, Quadraphenia, In Keeping Secrets of Silent Earth 3, and Mindcrime rank at the top for me, but I feel I'm just breaking the surface.
Operation: Mindcrime is one of my favorite albums of all time :tup
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Operation Mindcrime is an OK album. I think. I don't remember.
God, it's been a long time since I listened to Queensryche. =/
Hi newbs, ya'll should listen to my new album. :smiley:
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Hi. My name is Jen and I live in Lebanon, Pennsylvania (near Hershey PA, the home of Hershey Park for those non locals that know PA for that).
I play the piano and sing in my church choir. I am also on a puppet team at my church. If you are interested in more information just ask me, I'll be glad to share :D.
I consider myself pretty creative with crafts and things (and music too). I am average intelligence and I'm going into a Registered Nursing Career. I am currently attending Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC) Lebanon Campus and plan to transfer to the main Harrisburg Campus of HACC.
About Dream Theater I really admire them musically and I owe the world to my boyfriend (who is also on the forums) for getting me into DT!
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Hey there, welcome. :tup
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Hey there, welcome. :tup
Hi! :D
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Hi Isolde! Who's your boyfriend? How old are you? That's all I'm curious about right now :P (I see you wrote you're in college, but I never can remember when college starts/stops for you guys ;) )
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Hi Isolde! Who's your boyfriend? How old are you? That's all I'm curious about right now :P (I see you wrote you're in college, but I never can remember when college starts/stops for you guys ;) )
I am 19 (20 on april 20th!)!
Edit: my boyfriend is ehra
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Aah, I see :)
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Hi. My name is Jen and I live in Lebanon, Pennsylvania
I'm originally from western PA. Have you heard of the local band "Flatbed Ford"? I went to college with the bass player, and he's also the guy that turned me on to DT.
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Hi. My name is Jen and I live in Lebanon, Pennsylvania
I'm originally from western PA. Have you heard of the local band "Flatbed Ford"? I went to college with the bass player, and he's also the guy that turned me on to DT.
no, but is there anyway i can look into them online..? I'll be sure to check into them!
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They're not progressive, he sold out trying to make money :)
They have a myspace page that seems slightly out of date.
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They're not progressive, he sold out trying to make money :)
They have a myspace page that seems slightly out of date.
still worth checking out, imo. :tup
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Hi!
I'm Ruben and I'm from Belgium.
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I guess I should do this as well...
I'm Mason and I'm a DT-aholic. Originally from Johnstown, PA, now in SW Virginia, soon to be somewhere else. I play guitar (Michael Kelly Patriot) and keyboards (Yamaha S03) in my spare time. I'm also a huge advocate for Greyhound adoption, I'll be making that pitch sometime soon.
Top 5 Bands:
Dream Theater
Iron Maiden
Rush
Enchant
Pain of Salvation
And yes, I am the Most Interesting Man on Earth - and no its not a self-applied nickname.
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Can I post even though I'm the resident least-newb?
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Can I post even though I'm the resident least-newb?
no. Start your anti-noob thread ;D
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No, I'm not anti-noob by any stretch, I'm just one of the longest-running members.
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I didn't mean anti in that sense, I meant it in the opposite. Maybe I should have suggested a geezer thread :) I was just being a smart ass
Post away
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I know. ;) It's all good. I don't get bothered easily on here.
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...im new here.
let the bashing begin *sigh*
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Sup, and welcome.
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I can't believe you talked me into this, dude...
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Wait...you two know each other?
:mrlol:
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Wait...you two know each other?
:mrlol:
This.
But welcome. :tup
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Wait...you two know each other?
:mrlol:
Yep. :biggrin:
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More 14 or whatever year olds? Great.
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But she's a chick so you don't have to worry about obnoxiousness, plus I kinda made her do it, and she will most likely be gone in a couple days.
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Um, since when is it okay for you to talk for ME?
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THERE ARE NO WOMEN ON THE INTERNET
STOP TEASING US
But welcome.
May your time here be happy
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So pretty much most threads will turn into a chat thread for you two then?
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OMG are you both going to high school? that's cute.
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So pretty much most threads will turn into a chat thread for you two then?
Ahhhh, no. I actually think she might be a productive member of society.
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Like you right?
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After the banning...sure!
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OH GOD. ANOTHER A N00B.
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Yum, delicious females.
Hi.
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:biggrin:
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PROTIP: True Death of Life is really Chris Hansen.
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No it's Wrath.
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Holy Fuck, it's wrath!!!!!!!!!! :lol
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OH GOD. ANOTHER A N00B.
Rude.
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... Welcome.
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So do you like Dream Theater?
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Hold it you jackals. All new members are to be presumed productive until proven an asshat.
So welcome, hope you enjoy your stay, and for the love of God, stay away from any picture threads for fear of shirtless Zeltar.
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Well... usually I am quite hostile with newbs in these parts. but a female newb?
welcome aboard :biggrin:
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Holy Fuck, it's wrath!!!!!!!!!! :lol
Nice try, Wrath.
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Foiled again. :angry:
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Um, since when is it okay for you to talk for ME?
I already like her more than you 73109! ;)
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Um, since when is it okay for you to talk for ME?
I already like her more than you 73109! ;)
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Holy Fuck, it's wrath!!!!!!!!!! :lol
Nice try, Wrath.
Interestingly, wrath hasn't logged on since his ban expired.
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So do you like Dream Theater?
Yes, I do. I love them, in fact. (Don't tell 73109 I said that. (Long story.))
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Holy Fuck, it's wrath!!!!!!!!!! :lol
Nice try, Wrath.
Interestingly, wrath hasn't logged on since his ban expired.
Don't jinx it.
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We wouldn;t him comming back again would we...:biggrin:
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/me is suspicious.
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:facepalm:
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Hello and welcome! Don't be a stranger; come to chat threads, argue about Kevin Moore, and enjoy your stay.
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Super Dude pointed out correctly. Kevin Moore is the central focus of DTF. Oh, and by the way, DTF does not stand for "Down To Fuck". k? Enjoy your stay.
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Hold it you jackals. All new members are to be presumed productive until proven an asshat.
So welcome, hope you enjoy your stay, and for the love of God, stay away from any picture threads for fear of shirtless Zeltar.
I remember when I was told that as a young noob. Good call. The danger is still real, not two months ago I was conned into witnessing that picture again.
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Oh, and by the way, DTF does not stand for "Down To Fuck".
:lol Who said that?
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Oh, and by the way, DTF does not stand for "Down To Fuck".
:lol Who said that?
I posted a picture of my friends arm that says I am DTF. and it was funny, but it really stood for down to fuck.
I like this thread.
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Not sure if this is "accepted" within this forum or not (Admins should think about making an intro forum), but just wanted to say hi and introduce myself. Seems like a great forum and would like to stick around.
So I'm 24, from Chicago. Have only been listening to Dream Theater for about 6 months-1 year or so. I originally found out about them through Guitar Hero World Tour because Pull me Under was a song on there (I know, Guitar Hero, I'm sorry). Loved the song and not long after I purchased a copy of Images and Words and have loved their music since. I think "Take the Time" is currently my favorite song by them, give it a week and it will change I'm sure. I saw DT live when they came to Chicago and featured Zappa Plays Zappa, and WOW, great time.
So that should be about it, hello everyone :P
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Hi there :)
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Hello fellow Maiden fan.
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UP the Irons!
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Hi. Welcome and don't listen to Zeltar. :tup
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Welcome aboard.
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:tup Always glad to see a new fan. Welcome. Enjoy the forum and the remaining discography.
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Up the irons!!!
Welcome.
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Welcome to the 16/5 party that is DTF (we're closed nights and weekends). Here's a coupon for one Porcupine Tree thread, and remember, if you ever get lost, all roads lead to Kevin Moore
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A newbie dropping hints on the Admins :tup Welcome!
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welcome, sire
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Thanks for the warm welcomes all, especially the other Maiden fans :metal
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I fail. Stay away from people with names consisting of only numbers, and don't mess with bosk. and don't be afraid to fail, because everyone does.
did I cover everything?
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I fail. Stay away from people with names that have numbers in them, and don't mess with bosk. and don't be afraid to fail, because everyone does.
did I cover everything?
Yea, Fix'd.
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I fail. Stay away from people with names consisting of only numbers, and don't mess with bosk. and don't be afraid to fail, because everyone does.
did I cover everything?
I can hear 7461....whatever whimpering in the background. :biggrin:
Anyhoo, welcome.
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Big 'Orra!
Just kidding, welcome.
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Big Orra :xbones lol
Oh believe me, not afraid to fail, shit happens. I've already seen bosk is the top dog in the Rules thread. I've run quite a few sites/forums, including one now, and know what/who to look out for quickly.
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Ignore the numbers thing...numbers rock :2metal: and welcome!!!! Just be warned that I fail more than the average poster.
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Ignore the numbers thing...numbers rock :2metal: and welcome!!!! Just be warned that I fail more than the average poster.
You were basically voted as the forum punching bag last week. I think that definitely says something more than "I fail more than the average poster." :biggrin:
p.s. Don't listen to this guy i quoted. :neverusethis:
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I fail. Stay away from people with names consisting of only numbers, and don't mess with bosk. and don't be afraid to fail, because everyone does.
did I cover everything?
I can hear 7461....whatever whimpering in the background. :biggrin:
Anyhoo, welcome.
because there are 46 days in july. :neverusethis:
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I saw Dream Theater in the year 1. Fuckin' A!! I curse too much to, so don't be alarmed by a foul mouthed 14 year old.
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don't be alarmed? Talking to me? Doesn't bother me one bit, have at it young one :) Tis teh interwebz
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It's the "cool" thing to do when you're 14.
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It's the "cool" thing to do when you're 14.
I don't do it because I think it's cool, I do it because it has become part of my common vocabulary. Try going an hour without saying "it."
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It's the "cool" thing to do when you're 14.
lm :censored ao
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I've noticed quite a few members have XBL cards as their sig and some have GH and RB in recently played. Nice :tup
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I know I'm not one to talk about this, but you might want to think about typing normally. It seems to piss a ton of people off if you type like you are I.M.ing. I'm just throwing that out there.
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I've noticed quite a few members have XBL cards as their sig and some have GH and RB in recently played. Nice :tup
Thanks. I'm guessing you also do the same, right? :metal
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It's the "cool" thing to do when you're 14.
I don't do it because I think it's cool, I do it because it has become part of my common vocabulary. Try going an hour without saying "it."
Saying "it" as in "it" or as in "curse words".
Because then you gave an example you can't really give. "It" is a necessary part of one's vocabulary. Curse words aren't.
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Very nice username. One of Maiden's less appreciated songs. Welcome to the forum and don't listen to a word 73109 and Icysk8r say! ;D
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It's the "cool" thing to do when you're 14.
I don't do it because I think it's cool, I do it because it has become part of my common vocabulary. Try going an hour without saying "it."
Saying "it" as in "it" or as in "curse words".
Because then you gave an example you can't really give. "It" is a necessary part of one's vocabulary. Curse words aren't.
But they are to me. I did use them so much because it was cool, at around 12-13, that now I can't stop. It's like a need re-hab for swearing.
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@ ResultsMayVary: Yes, quite a few. On GH:M the most. GHWT bores me, GH3 is epic though, and RB2 I took a break from.
thanks skydivingninja
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I don't have a RB2 guitar so it's hard to play that with the GH guitar but i play GH:M and GH:WT most of the time.
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I don't have a RB guitar either, don't even have a GHWT guitar anymore, it broke, so using the good ol' GH3 one.
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Haha. Old school. I don't know if its just me, but when i use the GH:WT guitar, i can nail anything on GH:WT or GH:M but when i play RB2, i can rarely hit hammer-ons without strumming.
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It's the "cool" thing to do when you're 14.
I don't do it because I think it's cool, I do it because it has become part of my common vocabulary. Try going an hour without saying "it."
Saying "it" as in "it" or as in "curse words".
Because then you gave an example you can't really give. "It" is a necessary part of one's vocabulary. Curse words aren't.
But they are to me. I did use them so much because it was cool, at around 12-13, that now I can't stop. It's like a need re-hab for swearing.
Look at it this way: swearing can be very effective, when used in moderation and in well-chosen spots. However, when used too much, it just makes the person sound like a cretin with a limited vocabulary and not alot of creativity. If you want to be taken seriously (in life, not just the forum), learn to use it in moderation, and learn some cool adjective/adverbs/nouns to commumicate your ideas.
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Like what?
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It's the "cool" thing to do when you're 14.
I don't do it because I think it's cool, I do it because it has become part of my common vocabulary. Try going an hour without saying "it."
Saying "it" as in "it" or as in "curse words".
Because then you gave an example you can't really give. "It" is a necessary part of one's vocabulary. Curse words aren't.
But they are to me. I did use them so much because it was cool, at around 12-13, that now I can't stop. It's like a need re-hab for swearing.
Look at it this way: swearing can be very effective, when used in moderation and in well-chosen spots. However, when used too much, it just makes the person sound like a cretin with a limited vocabulary and not alot of creativity. If you want to be taken seriously (in life, not just the forum), learn to use it in moderation, and learn some cool adjective/adverbs/nouns to commumicate your ideas.
yeah, my friend doesn't swear, but when he does everyone shuts up because they know he is really mad.
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Haha. Old school. I don't know if its just me, but when i use the GH:WT guitar, i can nail anything on GH:WT or GH:M but when i play RB2, i can rarely hit hammer-ons without strumming.
It's because the timing window is so small on RB, you have to hit the fret button almost perfectly as it crosses the strum line
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Haha. Old school. I don't know if its just me, but when i use the GH:WT guitar, i can nail anything on GH:WT or GH:M but when i play RB2, i can rarely hit hammer-ons without strumming.
It's because the timing window is so small on RB, you have to hit the fret button almost perfectly as it crosses the strum line
Oh, i didn't know that. The only thing that bothers me is that it only happens with the GH:WT guitar and only on RB2.
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Like what?
A dictionary contains all kinds of awesome words.
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Like what?
https://www.amazon.com/Merriam-Webster-English-Dictionary-Inc/dp/087779930X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1251833497&sr=8-1
https://www.amazon.com/Rogets-International-Thesaurus-Barbara-Kipfer/dp/0060935448/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1251833522&sr=1-2
Word choice is necessarily situation-dependent.
Around 14-16, I swore too much too, but I relaized that a). it didn't make me sound particularly intelligent or sophisticated, and b). it was a crutch. As my vocabulary grew through HS, I found that I could express myself infinitely better with a weel chosen adverb than with a string of expletives. Then again, I'm a nerd...
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A nerd that can't write "well". :P
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Hai! Welome to the forum. We have a few things in common so far. I'm 22, from Chicago and also went to the show at the Chicago Theater! :) Good choice with Take the Time! Though, Learning to Live is still my favorite on that album.
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Oh, i didn't know that. The only thing that bothers me is that it only happens with the GH:WT guitar and only on RB2.
Well I'm not sure about that, I just know the timing window on RB is VERY small. I've only used GHWT/GH3 guitars on RB. Never bothered buying RB specific instruments.
I feel so important with so many replies in my intro thread :hat
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Awesome ceight :)
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Oh yeah, double posting is frown upon here.
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A nerd that can't write "well". :P
I can speak well....I just can't type for shit.*
*yes, I used a vulgarity. Note that I use them infrequently, so my use of it here emphasizes just how abysmal my typing skills are.
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Didn't mean to :(, people are replying so quickly.
I really try not to because it is annoying, I know.
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A nerd that can't write "well". :P
I can speak well....I just can't type for shit.*
*yes, I used a vulgarity. Note that I use them infrequently, so my use of it here emphasizes just how abysmal my typing skills are.
Understood that completely.
Didn't mean to :(, people are replying so quickly.
I really try not to because it is annoying, I know.
You can always just quote the different posts. Like I did here.
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Didn't mean to :(, people are replying so quickly.
I really try not to because it is annoying, I know.
Nobody gets works up over it happening occasionally. Habitual/intentional double/triple posting is another matter...
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You can always just quote the different posts. Like I did here.
Although it is a very highly technical process.
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What's so hard about clicking on "Quote"?
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What's so hard about clicking on "Quote"?
Yea, seriously? :lol
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You have to move the mouse, click on quote, type in the correct area, then click post, then see if you did it correctly, but you fucked up, so you have to do it again, and it all starts where it ends... :) Like I said, I highly technical process.
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It's not THAT hard.
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You have to move the mouse, click on quote, type in the correct area, then click post, then see if you did it correctly, but you fucked up, so you have to do it again, and it all starts where it ends... :) Like I said, I highly technical process.
What he said :facepalm:
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You have to move the mouse, click on quote, type in the correct area, then click post, then see if you did it correctly, but you fucked up, so you have to do it again, and it all starts where it ends... :) Like I said, I highly technical process.
What he said :facepalm:
Hmmm... you just did it perfectly.
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I've been labeled a retard already because of a double post :'(
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I've been labeled a retard already because of a double post :'(
And you've corrected your mistake by quoting. :tup
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Hmmm... you just did it perfectly.
Or did he? How do you know you are not hallucinating? *Twilight Zone theme*
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I can has cookie? :)
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I can has cookie? :)
You can has cookies.
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I can has cookie? :)
no, but you can have this:
:weymolith:
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:hefdaddy Oh thank you kind sir.
I can has cookie? :)
no, but you can have this:
:weymolith:
I suppose that is just as good.
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I mess up, can I also have cookies?
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I mess up, can I also have cookies?
NO COOKIES FOR YOU!
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I mess up, can I also have cookies?
NO COOKIES FOR YOU!
Are you calling me fat?
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Why am I not surprised that this thread derailed hard, like so many recent threads before...?
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The Welcome threads usually do derail.
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I know I'm not one to talk about this, but you might want to think about typing normally. It seems to piss a ton of people off if you type like you are I.M.ing. I'm just throwing that out there.
Dunno why you thought you'd bring this up seeing as Losfer's posts have all been fine so far! ???
Oh and the whole swearing-rehab thing is ridiculous. Just read through your posts before you hit "send". If there are curse words, remove some/all of them.
Anyway, welcome Losfer, seems like you'll fit in well here! :D
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Why am I not surprised that this thread derailed hard, like so many recent threads before...?
That's ok, just means everyone is friendly and a fun group of people :)
I certainly didn't help the cause.
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Newbs, say hi!
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Welcome to the unofficial official Dream Theater Forums! Introduce yourselves here. :)
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Hola fellow noobs. My name is R.J., and I turn 40 in eight days :\. I work as a chef in the S.F. bay area. I'm into many kinds of music, but mostly love prog. I've been listening to DT since the Images and Words days, and they are definitaly one of my top five bands(others being Yes, The Who, Marilliion, and I.Q.). Otherwise, my main hobbies are reading, camping, billiards, and torturing puppies :biggrin:.
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Okay guys, it was funny when :'arry: did it, but now this joke's older than the DTF Old Fogeys. If it doesn't stop and this thread isn't simply left for the introduction and welcoming of noobs, I'll start reporting people for spamming.
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You know, no one ever told me why that is...
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Guess I just don't see the prolem with a thread (especially one like this) getting off track. It's not like we derailed something serious. Does it really matter?
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Why am I not surprised that this thread derailed hard, like so many recent threads before...?
Because in DTF we derail EVERY thread.
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Why am I not surprised that this thread derailed hard, like so many recent threads before...?
Because in DTF we derail EVERY thread.
Recently, that might be the case indeed.
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Okay guys, it was funny when :'arry: did it, but now this joke's older than the DTF Old Fogeys. If it doesn't stop and this thread isn't simply left for the introduction and welcoming of noobs, I'll start reporting people for spamming.
I already deleted the spammy posts :P
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Alright well by the time I posted that emin's was still there. Anyway, from here on out, this thread will now only be used for its designated purpose: for noobs to make their introductory post and for vets to provide a warm welcome to the DTF community.
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Hmm... we've done that since the DT.net days.
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Why am I not surprised that this thread derailed hard, like so many recent threads before...?
Because in DTF we derail EVERY thread.
at DTF, thread derails you.
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Why am I not surprised that this thread derailed hard, like so many recent threads before...?
Because in DTF we derail EVERY thread.
at DTF, thread derails you.
Lame meme is lame.
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Eh, kinda like that on all forums.
At least the ones I've been on.
It's just pat of being on a forum.
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Alright well by the time I posted that emin's was still there. Anyway, from here on out, this thread will now only be used for its designated purpose: for noobs to make their introductory post and for vets to provide a warm welcome to the DTF community.
Yes, no shitting on the nice new turf please.
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Ok, so stop posting not-newbs!
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Can't tell you much about the forum...I just joined yesterday :biggrin: But it's pretty cool...the mods post here unlike a lot of other threads, and it's a huge bonus if you're a girl :biggrin:... which doesn;t help you at all. Sorry. But welcome. (I don't know if that means much from a n00b, but whatever.)
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No, no it doesn't. :biggrin:
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Look who's talking. At least I'm TRYING not to make an ass of myself.
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And your failing. Just stop and fail with th rest of us.
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Look who's talking. At least I'm TRYING not to make an ass of myself.
If only all n00bs were like you!
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*CHAT THREAD ALERT*
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This thread is already fucked, so...yeah, chat away peoples.
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This thread is already fucked, so...yeah, chat away peoples.
I approve of fucking up my thread. Wish there was a dance smiley.
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*CHAT THREAD ALERT*
This thread has already been derailed, even by the OP. So don't worry about it.
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Look who's talking. At least I'm TRYING not to make an ass of myself.
If only all n00bs were like you!
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This thread is already fucked, so...yeah, chat away peoples.
I approve of fucking up my thread. Wish there was a dance smiley.
Sweet. :metal
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Look who's talking. At least I'm TRYING not to make an ass of myself.
If only all n00bs were like you!
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Not being immature asses that post whore everywhere and make dumb threads about everything just to get their post count up and try to get noticed and liked.
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Hey, I don't post whore, I just post a shit load of stuff. Post whoring is different.
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(https://www.enquirer.com/editions/2000/09/05/derail.jpg)
(https://graphics.jsonline.com/graphics/news/img/aug06/derail082306-dw.jpg)
(https://www.susiethomas.com/journal/images/derail.jpg)
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I would laugh so hard if 73109 and True Death of Life were the same person.
It's totally something I would do if everyone hated me.
That's not to say I hate you 73109, but you do seem to make a lot of enemies.
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Immature people tend to do that.
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(https://www.susiethomas.com/journal/images/derail.jpg)
:lol :lol :lol
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No we aren't the same person. True Death of Life is wrath!
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Immature people tend to do that.
Never in any way said I was mature. And, it's pretty obvious 7 isn't.
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No we aren't the same person. True Death of Life is wrath!
Like they said, we're the same person :lol (kidding. im me. not wrath. or an arrogant asshole :biggrin:)
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Immature people tend to do that.
Never in any way said I was mature. And, it's pretty obvious 7 isn't.
Well, at least you're not showing your immaturity left and right.
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No we aren't the same person. True Death of Life is wrath!
Like they said, we're the same person :lol (kidding. im me. not wrath. or an arrogant asshole :biggrin:)
I'm not arrogant, I'm just an ass.
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*sigh* ::)
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No we aren't the same person. True Death of Life is wrath!
Like they said, we're the same person :lol (kidding. im me. not wrath. or an arrogant asshole :biggrin:)
I'm not arrogant, I'm just an ass.
Yeah, and I'm not mean. I'm just selectively nice.
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There ya go!
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Nice derail pics Gwii. :tup
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To the OP:
Welcome, what cd's have you listened?
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Hi.... my name is Chino, and I like to party.
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bant
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In all seriousness, this thread should become a set welcome thread so all new users can introduce themselves to the community. Maybe put a parenthetical in the title like (Introduce Yourselves Here!) or something.
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In all seriousness, this thread should become a set welcome thread so all new users can introduce themselves to the community. Maybe put a parenthetical in the title like (Introduce Yourselves Here!) or something.
A grand idea.
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No we aren't the same person. True Death of Life is wrath!
Like they said, we're the same person :lol (kidding. im me. not wrath. or an arrogant asshole :biggrin:)
I'm not arrogant, I'm just an ass.
Yeah, and I'm not mean. I'm just selectively nice.
:lol To 7: Dude, that was NOT in your favor...
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Nice derail pics Gwii. :tup
i do what i can :D
so.... this thread....
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It's the "cool" thing to do when you're 14.
I don't do it because I think it's cool, I do it because it has become part of my common vocabulary. Try going an hour without saying "it."
Saying "it" as in "it" or as in "curse words".
Because then you gave an example you can't really give. "It" is a necessary part of one's vocabulary. Curse words aren't.
It's like a need re-hab for swearing.
It's called puberty.
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UP THE MOTHER FUCKIN IRONS!
Oh wait, I'm a bit late to the party aren't I?
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I just merged the main welcome thread with the two main page personal welcome thread.
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UP THE MOTHER FUCKIN IRONS!
Oh wait, I'm a bit late to the party aren't I?
Never, a Tool fan YAY :metal
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Funny thing is i never posted that i was new when i joined the forum. :lol
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UP THE MOTHER FUCKIN IRONS!
Oh wait, I'm a bit late to the party aren't I?
Never, a Tool fan YAY :metal
Yes, Tool is one of my all time favourite bands. 10,000 Days (Wings Pt. 2) and Lateralus = Best. Songs. Ever.
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Lat also fails when it comes to math and Maiden.
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Lat also fails when it comes to math and Maiden.
Only when you combine the two. And that was once. It shall never happen again. Now stop it.
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Yeah, everyone, please cut the crap. This is a thread for noobs to introduce themselves, not for you guys to banter with each other.
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I'm not sure what consitutes a newb, but since I haven't been active on this forum for very long, here's a (re-)introduction:
I'm a happily married Swede who just can't seem to get enough of DT and other progressive bands. A few main influences:
DT, Spock's Beard/Neal Morse, Pain of Salvation, Opeth (yeah, no surprises so far, this is common ground), Ayreon, Porcupine Tree, Kino, Genesis (some of it), etc.
I'm a musician and a teacher, though at the moment I'm studying since jobs are hard to come by (and when they do come by, they're usually short term replacement positions).
I did hang around the old DT forum, but never enough :hat to get to know people.
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Well in any case, glad to finally meet you! :tup
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Likewise!
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Welcome. Try not to make friends with Icysk8r, otherwise you'll never lose your n00b status.
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I'll keep that in mind...
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Great to see another Swede here, so far it's only me and Lynxo who are proud Swedish vikings :yarr (as far as I know)
Edit: I forgot Logical Nightmare and perfey (sorry).
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Swedish viking and you use a pirate smiley? :facepalm:
But yeah, welcome Icebear. Where in Sweden do you live?
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In Gothenburg.
Yeah, let's hope we're not the only ones at the gig in Sthlm...
Kul med svenskar, ja. :)
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Lynxo: In lack of a viking smiley it would have to suffice :biggrin:
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Lynxo: In lack of a viking smiley it would have to suffice :biggrin:
(https://gallery.projectego.net/files/6/4/1/viking_roar.gif)
Now that is how you do it! :metal
@Icebear: Are you going to the Progressive Nation gig at Stockholm as well? Me and Zydar is! :metal
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Yeah that's how you do it :loser:
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Bandwidth fail.
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Lynxo: Indeed I am (If I can avoid the swineflu that everyone's so scared of...)!
I hope we get plenty of encores. It'll be nice to see Opeth again, too.
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How come you're called Icebear and the bear in your avatar looks like it's on fire?
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Hi. I'm a newb.
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No, we are not doing this again. We all know you.
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How come you're called Icebear and the bear in your avatar looks like it's on fire?
It's because of the icy fear that he instills in the hearts of all who encounter him.
Alternatively, I don't really know.
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Hi. I'm a newb.
:itsatrap:
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Hey, guys. I just wanted y'all to know that I decided to join the Dream Theater forums. I'm happy to be here and I hope to be a regular member here. I'll go ahead and let y'all know a little bit about myself.
My name is Brandon, as you can probably quickly deduce. I'm fifteen years old (very soon to be sixteen) and I've been a Dream Theater fan for a little over a year. It all started with a conversation about metal with my friend, Jason. I started talking about how I wished that there was a band that fused my favorite music styles; id est, prog-rock, prog-metal, jazz fusion, and elements of classical symphony. He proceeded to ask me if I knew of the band 'Dream Theater.' I, at the time, hadn't heard of them, but I was very interested after I heard their song 'A Change of Seasons.' To say the least, I was more than impressed at their technical and artistic abilities.
I won't lie to you; James' voice takes some getting used to, but now it's hard to imagine the band without him. It takes a certain type of person to truly appreciate his talent, which I believe is safe to label 'brilliant.' Now, I'm not so narrow-minded when it comes to metal; other favorite bands of mine include Opeth, Megadeth, Queensrÿche, Symphony X, Nightwish, Yngwie Malmsteen, Rush, Pink Floyd, Soundgarden, Pantera, and Judas Priest, just to name the most influential. I'm currently looking into Porcupine Tree and All That Remains.
I'm truly the geek of all of my friends. My interests lie mainly around software development, computer engineering, graphic art, web development, classical literature, fantasy novels, linguistics, gaming, et cetera, et cetera.
I really hope to share my thoughts and ideas with everyone here.
Thanks.
-Brandon
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Very nice first post. Welcome to DTF. Just try not to accidentally too many whole threads.
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Eh, come again?
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We don't like your kind around here. Leave this place. >=O
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Eh, come again?
Very nice first post. Welcome to DTF. Just try not to accidentally too many whole threads.
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tl; dr
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Eh, come again?
That's what she said.
Welcome.
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Welcome dude, and great introductory post!
Your apparent grasp of the English language and correct use of punctuation and grammar makes me happy. :tup
-J
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You guys are assholes :p
Welcome to the forums, just ignore pretty much everyone that posted in this thread so far. :lol
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I hope his english is worse than me but it seems not :sadpanda:
:neverusethis:
Btw, WELCOME :tup
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All that complaining people did about the official welcome thread and it isn't even being used...
Anywho, welcome. Sounds like you'll fit right in here.
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These guys are awesome :p
Welcome to the forums, just ignore pretty much anything I ever post. :lol
fix'd
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Welcome dude, and great introductory post!
Your apparent grasp of the English language and correct use of punctuation and grammar makes me happy. :tup
-J
This. Your sentence structure is quite impressive.
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These guys are awesome :p
Welcome to the forums, just ignore pretty much anything I ever post. :lol
fix'd
I AM RUBBER YOU ARE GLUE!
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Welcome. Please don't listen to Zeltar or 73109 if they ask you to do anything. :tup
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Welcome. Please don't listen to Zeltar or 73109 if they ask you to do anything. :tup
Why single me out? I'm the most consistently right person on here.
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Welcome. Please don't listen to Zeltar or 73109 if they ask you to do anything. :tup
Why single me out? I'm the most consistently right person on here.
I didn't single you out, i paired you with 73109. :biggrin:
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Welcome. Please don't listen to Zeltar or 73109 if they ask you to do anything. :tup
Why single me out? I'm the most consistently right person on here.
I didn't single you out, i paired you with 73109. :biggrin:
:rollin
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These guys are awesome :p
Welcome to the forums, just ignore pretty much anything I ever post. :lol
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Wow, that's my signature. Really. Thanks, guys.
Very nice first post. Welcome to DTF. Just try not to accidentally too many whole threads.
Note the second sentence. I just didn't understand why there was no verb. Left me hangin'.
-Brandon
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Welcome. Please don't listen to Zeltar or 73109 if they ask you to do anything. :tup
WOO! DOES THIS MEAN I DON'T FAIL?!
Welcome dude, I am the main admin, and I welcome you to my forums.
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I just want to congrast Chino and ZBomber for being a sig that early by the newest member. :lol
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Welcome. Please don't listen to Zeltar or 73109 if they ask you to do anything. :tup
WOO! DOES THIS MEAN I DON'T FAIL?!
Welcome dude, I am the main admin, and I welcome you to my forums.
I was going to put you in and decided not to because I can't think of a time recently where I really thought you failed on an epic scale.
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I just want to congrast Chino and ZBomber for being a sig that early by the newest member. :lol
:lol :lol
sweet, it has always been my dream to be in a sig.
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Welcome. Please don't listen to Zeltar or 73109 if they ask you to do anything. :tup
WOO! DOES THIS MEAN I DON'T FAIL?!
Welcome dude, I am the main admin, and I welcome you to my forums.
Which means that you and bosk1 are duplicate accounts. And the rules prohibited duplicate accounts. Normally, what we do is ban all but the original one... :biggrin:
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Welcome. Please don't listen to Zeltar or 73109 if they ask you to do anything. :tup
WOO! DOES THIS MEAN I DON'T FAIL?!
Welcome dude, I am the main admin, and I welcome you to my forums.
You most definitely still fail.
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I just want to congrast Chino and ZBomber for being a sig that early by the newest member. :lol
:lol :lol
sweet, it has always been my dream to be in a sig.
I tried to get a sig'd post but making that paired remark but it didn't work. :(
/end off-topicness.
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Welcome. Please don't listen to Zeltar or 73109 if they ask you to do anything. :tup
WOO! DOES THIS MEAN I DON'T FAIL?!
Welcome dude, I am the main admin, and I welcome you to my forums.
I was going to put you in and decided not to because I can't think of a time recently where I really thought you failed on an epic scale.
true, I think I am doing good lately.
Welcome. Please don't listen to Zeltar or 73109 if they ask you to do anything. :tup
WOO! DOES THIS MEAN I DON'T FAIL?!
Welcome dude, I am the main admin, and I welcome you to my forums.
Which means that you and bosk1 are duplicate accounts. And the rules prohibited duplicate accounts. Normally, what we do is ban all but the original one... :biggrin:
I am the OG, er, OA! YEAH THE HELL!
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I am the OG, er, OA! YEAH THE HELL!
Can someone fill me in on this recurring joke? I missed whatever thread started it.
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Welcome. Please don't listen to Zeltar or 73109 if they ask you to do anything. :tup
WOO! DOES THIS MEAN I DON'T FAIL?!
Welcome dude, I am the main admin, and I welcome you to my forums.
You most definitely still fail.
This.
Welcome Brandon. You seem like a mature teenager. Keep up the good work. :tup
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Stop corrupting the new member :P
Keep up the good work dude, and welcome. Have fun.
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1. Hello there young sir! Welcome to the forums, please enjoy your stay, and don't be a stranger!
2. Yes, your grammar, sentence structure, and all that that entails are very impressive, especially for someone of your age (not that I mean to imply anything, but you appear to be ahead of where most kids your age are in terms of written language). I'm a writer, so reading posts like yours pleases me to no end.
3. @ Gwii: Yeah, I'm really disappointed that nobody uses it for its intended purpose. I guess we can let it die though if no one's gonna introduce themselves there.
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I am the OG, er, OA! YEAH THE HELL!
Can someone fill me in on this recurring joke? I missed whatever thread started it.
i think it might have been serox.
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I am the OG, er, OA! YEAH THE HELL!
Can someone fill me in on this recurring joke? I missed whatever thread started it.
i think it might have been serox.
so it was just a post with bad grammar then? :neverusethis:
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Very nice first post. Welcome to DTF. Just try not to accidentally too many whole threads.
Note the second sentence. I just didn't understand why there was no verb. Left me hangin'.
-Brandon
SHUT UP! I CORRECT YOU!
Welcome. You have lots of learning to do young padawan.
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SHUT UP! I CORRECT YOU!
Welcome. You have lots of learning to do young padawan.
Alright. That works, too.
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SHUT UP! I CORRECT YOU!
Welcome. You have lots of learning to do young padawan.
Alright. That works, too.
It's just an overused joke, pay it no mind.
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Hey, guys. I just wanted y'all to know that I decided to join the Dream Theater forums. I'm happy to be here and I hope to be a regular member here. I'll go ahead and let y'all know a little bit about myself.
My name is Brandon, as you can probably quickly deduce. I'm fifteen years old (very soon to be sixteen) and I've been a Dream Theater fan for a little over a year. It all started with a conversation about metal with my friend, Jason. I started talking about how I wished that there was a band that fused my favorite music styles; id est, prog-rock, prog-metal, jazz fusion, and elements of classical symphony. He proceeded to ask me if I knew of the band 'Dream Theater.' I, at the time, hadn't heard of them, but I was very interested after I heard their song 'A Change of Seasons.' To say the least, I was more than impressed at their technical and artistic abilities.
I won't lie to you; James' voice takes some getting used to, but now it's hard to imagine the band without him. It takes a certain type of person to truly appreciate his talent, which I believe is safe to label 'brilliant.' Now, I'm not so narrow-minded when it comes to metal; other favorite bands of mine include Pantera, Megadeth, Queensrÿche, Symphony X, Muse, All That Remains, Nightwish, Porcupine Tree, Yngwie Malmsteen, Rush, Yes, Pink Floyd, Soundgarden, and Judas Priest, just to name the most influential.
I'm truly the geek of all of my friends. My interests lie mainly around software development, computer engineering, graphic art, web development, classical literature, fantasy novels, linguistics, gaming, et cetera, et cetera.
I really hope to share my thoughts and ideas with everyone here.
Thanks.
-Brandon
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SHUT UP! I CORRECT YOU!
Welcome. You have lots of learning to do young padawan.
Alright. That works, too.
It's just an overused joke, pay it no mind.
Bah! Do not want!
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Very nice first post. Welcome to DTF. Just try not to accidentally too many whole threads.
Note the second sentence. I just didn't understand why there was no verb. Left me hangin'.
-Brandon
:lol It's a running joke from some internet meme. Welcome anyway :D
Although in your OP you said that a year ago you liked prog-metal but hadn't heard of Dream Theater?!
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Indeed, what band were you listening to that you somehow dodged Dream Theater?
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SHUT UP! I CORRECT YOU!
Welcome. You have lots of learning to do young padawan.
Alright. That works, too.
It's just an overused joke, pay it no mind.
Why you gotta be like that?
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Well it is! We've used it to death and beyond.
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Hey, guys. I just wanted y'all to know that I decided to join the Dream Theater forums. I'm happy to be here and I hope to be a regular member here. I'll go ahead and let y'all know a little bit about myself.
My name is Brandon, as you can probably quickly deduce. I'm fifteen years old (very soon to be sixteen) and I've been a Dream Theater fan for a little over a year. It all started with a conversation about metal with my friend, Jason. I started talking about how I wished that there was a band that fused my favorite music styles; id est, prog-rock, prog-metal, jazz fusion, and elements of classical symphony. He proceeded to ask me if I knew of the band 'Dream Theater.' I, at the time, hadn't heard of them, but I was very interested after I heard their song 'A Change of Seasons.' To say the least, I was more than impressed at their technical and artistic abilities.
I won't lie to you; James' voice takes some getting used to, but now it's hard to imagine the band without him. It takes a certain type of person to truly appreciate his talent, which I believe is safe to label 'brilliant.' Now, I'm not so narrow-minded when it comes to metal; other favorite bands of mine include Pantera, Megadeth, Queensrÿche, Symphony X, Muse, All That Remains, Nightwish, Porcupine Tree, Yngwie Malmsteen, Rush, Yes, Pink Floyd, Soundgarden, and Judas Priest, just to name the most influential.
I'm truly the geek of all of my friends. My interests lie mainly around software development, computer engineering, graphic art, web development, classical literature, fantasy novels, linguistics, gaming, et cetera, et cetera.
I really hope to share my thoughts and ideas with everyone here.
Thanks.
-Brandon
No way you're fifteen. The grammatical skills found at that age are the polar opposites of correct spelling and good grammar. I agree with emin, :itsatrap:
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I don't fail, I am just fucked up, there is a difference. I don't try to succeed and fail, I just post fucked up shit and you guys think I am being serious.. There is a difference, and to Brandon, sup dude!
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I don't fail, I am just fucked up, there is a difference. I don't try to succeed and fail, I just post fucked up shit and you guys think I am being serious.. There is a difference, and to Brandon, sup dude!
And that is why you fail.
:hat
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Well it is! We've used it to death and beyond.
SHUT UP! I HACK YOU!
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I don't fail, I am just fucked up, there is a difference. I don't try to succeed and fail, I just post fucked up shit and you guys think I am being serious.. There is a difference, and to Brandon, sup dude!
And that is why you fail.
:hat
Lats is correct.
Also, welcome, Brandon, and have a good time here!
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Hey everyone, I'm Arran. This is the first time I've been to this forum, and I decided to join.
In terms of music, I listen mainly to progressive metal. I listen to Opeth, Between The Buried And Me, Porcupine Tree, and Dream Theater. These bands are also my main influences. I play guitar, and I play an Ibanez RG, although I would really like a Caparison Horus Scarab :) Lovely guitars.
Anyway, I hope to enjoy my time here, as none of my friends in the real world like Dream Theater or progressive metal in any form xD
See y'all around
Arran.
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Hey everyone, I'm Arran. This is the first time I've been to this forum, and I decided to join.
In terms of music, I listen mainly to progressive metal. I listen to Opeth, Between The Buried And Me, Porcupine Tree, and Dream Theater. These bands are also my main influences. I play guitar, and I play an Ibanez RG, although I would really like a Caparison Horus Scarab :) Lovely guitars.
Anyway, I hope to enjoy my time here, as none of my friends in the real world like Dream Theater or progressive metal in any form xD
See y'all around
Arran.
This is my good friend Arran.
Be nice. :P
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I am Niki, a newbie from the UK. Greetings to you all.
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Sup dude, tell us a little about yourself.
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Hello to Arran and Niki. Welcome. :tup
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Welcome guys!
I am Niki, a newbie from the UK. Greetings to you all.
Cool, whereabouts in the UK? Going to any of the Prog Nation shows next month?
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Welcome Arran and Niki! Make yourselves at home and post often, we'd love to hear your opinions in the DT-side and GMD boards. :tup
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Samus Arran? :neverusethis:
Welcome to you both
Anyway, I hope to enjoy my time here, as none of my friends in the real world like Dream Theater or progressive metal in any form xD
Welcome to my world.
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Hey everyone, I'm Arran. This is the first time I've been to this forum, and I decided to join.
In terms of music, I listen mainly to progressive metal. I listen to Opeth, Between The Buried And Me, Porcupine Tree, and Dream Theater. These bands are also my main influences. I play guitar, and I play an Ibanez RG, although I would really like a Caparison Horus Scarab :) Lovely guitars.
Anyway, I hope to enjoy my time here, as none of my friends in the real world like Dream Theater or progressive metal in any form xD
See y'all around
Arran.
I've known you for a good 2 seconds and we already have someting in common. We are off to a good start.
Welcome.
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Hey everyone, I'm Arran. This is the first time I've been to this forum, and I decided to join.
In terms of music, I listen mainly to progressive metal. I listen to Opeth, Between The Buried And Me, Porcupine Tree, and Dream Theater. These bands are also my main influences. I play guitar, and I play an Ibanez RG, although I would really like a Caparison Horus Scarab :) Lovely guitars.
Anyway, I hope to enjoy my time here, as none of my friends in the real world like Dream Theater or progressive metal in any form xD
See y'all around
Arran.
"Hell, I like you, you can come over to my house and fuck my sister!"
Welcome to both you and Niki!
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Hey everyone, I'm Arran. This is the first time I've been to this forum, and I decided to join.
In terms of music, I listen mainly to progressive metal. I listen to Opeth, Between The Buried And Me, Porcupine Tree, and Dream Theater. These bands are also my main influences. I play guitar, and I play an Ibanez RG, although I would really like a Caparison Horus Scarab :) Lovely guitars.
Anyway, I hope to enjoy my time here, as none of my friends in the real world like Dream Theater or progressive metal in any form xD
See y'all around
Arran.
"Hell, I like you, you can come over to my house and fuck my sister!"
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Hello and welcome to all new people, welcome to Dream Theater Forums.org! Please introduce yourselves here, we'd love to get to know you! :)
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An' start postin' ye basterds!
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we'd love to get to know you! :eyebrows:
Fixed.
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Oh no... :lol
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Hi Everyone
My name is Julie and I am from Melbourne, Australia.
I am in my early 30's and have been a fan of Dream Theater for about five years or so now.
I joined the boards when I was trying to offload a ticket for the upcoming concert in Melbourne.
I am a huge Steve Vai fan as well as Joe Satriani. I can safely say there are a lot of Dream Theater fans on the Vai.com messageboards, this intrigued me enough to start my collection with Train of Thought and since then have been buying each album as it is released.
There is still a lot of their older albums that I do not have. :sad:
I purchased Lifting Shadows and plan on getting it signed at The Melbourne Meet and Greet, it is a great read for any fan, so I recommend everyone buys the updated editions.
I went to the Mebourne concert January 08 at Festival Hall. It was a great show, but most of all I remember it was so hot, it was a 30+ degree day, I barely saw Jordan or John Myung as being vertically challenged has its disadvantages.
So for the two upcoming Mebourne shows I am front row in the Lounge. (I can't wait!)
My favourite band is still Aerosmith, I am still waiting for them to tour OZ! Pink Floyd is a close second.
:smiley:
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Finally, a newb who uses the newb thread! :laugh:
Welcome! Enjoy your stay! :tup
So which of the albums do you have is your favorite? Knowing that may help us guide you in the right direction for the older albums.
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Super Dude, you're a goddamn ninja.
Welcome Julie, to DTF :tup
Beware of shirtless Zeltars, and the answer is Kevin Moore.
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Welcome, Julie. You should definitely check out DT's older albums as soon as you can. They're all highly regarded. Enjoy your stay!
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Welcome, Julie. You should definitely check out DT's older albums as soon as you can. They're all highly regarded. Enjoy your stay!
Woooowwwwwwwww, I read that really wrong at first... :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin
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Finally, a newb who uses the newb thread! :laugh:
Welcome! Enjoy your stay! :tup
So which of the albums do you have is your favorite? Knowing that may help us guide you in the right direction for the older albums.
I will list the collection in the order of most listened to....
1. Scenes from a Memory (I forgot I have that one)...I also have the DVD.
2. Train of Thought
3. Systematic Chaos (This was the first concert Aus. experienced)
4. Black Clouds & Silver Linings (Disc 1 Only so far)
5. Chaos in Motion
6. Greatest Hits
7. Octavarium
8. Images and Words
I also have the Score DVD and the Live at Bodukan DVD my next CD will be
six degrees of Inner Turbulence, right after I buy the new Vai DVD! :smiley:
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You've got a decent collection going already. What do you mean disc 1 of BC&SL? I mean, unless you're looking to get the limited edition material (which I don't think you can), you've got the whole album.
And which of these albums would you say you liked the most? I know you probably love them all right now (:P), but try to pick a couple favorites and we'll try to point you in the right direction.
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Well I first registered Saturday but I have been on this whole week reading the threads and posting a couple of times. But the real reason why I joined was because I was staring my laptop most of the day not knowing what to go on until I decided to join a Forum and then why not joining a forum of my favorite band.
I'm happy that my father drilled in most of the music I listen to at a very young age I remember as a kid sitting in the car listening to Images and Words so that is where it all started. Ever since I have been with the band all these years but yet I have only gone to one concert the 20th Anniversary here in LA, I just graduated from HS so I guess I just need a job and wait till the earliest date for a concert comes in a ban wagon near me. I will admit I will post sometimes really weird posts as well coming from weird personally as well as never gone out of to the real world. hahah ahah
I listen to (other than DT) to Joe Satriani, Pink Floyd, Rush, some Spyro Gyra, Scorpions, some Savatage, some Megadeth, Boston, some Al di Meola, some Eric Johnson, recently some solo Michael Harris solo stuff, a lot of the John Williams composer to a lot of movies, same with Howard shore from LOTR, and I enjoy listening to all of those video game soundtracks like Halo, Gears, Mass Effect, and what not (yes I like a lot of Sci Fi games) but I never really got into listening to really screaming bands I just cant stand it it makes me feel angry which im not. haahha so this is pretty much the first time I have joined a forum in general so im not too used to all of those lingo words that I have no idea what they mean so please bare with me, so well I'm pretty sure I will stay for a long time now don't have any plans leaving or what not so until next time. (or post)
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You've got a decent collection going already. What do you mean disc 1 of BC&SL? I mean, unless you're looking to get the limited edition material (which I don't think you can), you've got the whole album.
And which of these albums would you say you liked the most? I know you probably love them all right now (:P), but try to pick a couple favorites and we'll try to point you in the right direction.
All I mean by disc 1, is I haven't actually got to two or three. Not enough hours in the day! :smiley:
Regarding faves at the moment I am listening to BC&SL a lot so that will be on top at the moment.
In the car is Systematic Chaos and Train of Thought. So I would say a mix of all three. :smiley:
And remember I am female so this could change at anytime! ;)
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You've got a decent collection going already. What do you mean disc 1 of BC&SL? I mean, unless you're looking to get the limited edition material (which I don't think you can), you've got the whole album.
And which of these albums would you say you liked the most? I know you probably love them all right now (:P), but try to pick a couple favorites and we'll try to point you in the right direction.
All I mean by disc 1, is I haven't actually got to two or three. Not enough hours in the day! :smiley:
Regarding faves at the moment I am listening to BC&SL a lot so that will be on top at the moment.
In the car is Systematic Chaos and Train of Thought. So I would say a mix of all three. :smiley:
And remember I am female so this could change at anytime! ;)
I still don't understand this. There is only one disc for BC&SL, unless you have the limited edition.
And if you like the more metal stuff, the album to have is Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence.
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I still don't understand this. There is only one disc for BC&SL, unless you have the limited edition.
My copy of BC&SL has three discs (in before the "including the John Myung yodeling solo at the end"). The first one is the album, the second is the cover songs, and the third is instrumental mixes. But I just walked into Best Buy and picked it off the shelf. It can't be that limited.
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I still don't understand this. There is only one disc for BC&SL, unless you have the limited edition.
My copy of BC&SL has three discs (in before the "including the John Myung yodeling solo at the end"). The first one is the album, the second is the cover songs, and the third is instrumental mixes. But I just walked into Best Buy and picked it off the shelf. It can't be that limited.
Same.
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The Best Buy near where my college is only has the three disc edition of the album. A lot of them.
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I still don't understand this. There is only one disc for BC&SL, unless you have the limited edition.
And if you like the more metal stuff, the album to have is Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence.
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Yeah sorry I did buy the Limited Edition one. Of course I wanted a free ticket to the meet and greet! :smiley:
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welcome to all new newsb
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Hello Every body.
I am new here I like Dream Theater music.
>_>
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*runs*
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GET OUT, 'GOON!!!
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:( How'd you know it was me?
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I've got mind powers.
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Shit. You win this time.
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I guess you ran out of cake...
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That's usually the problem, yes.
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I could give you some fruitcake...
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Ohai, I'm new obviously..... <.<
But yes, the name here is Raccoon, based on one of my favorite animals, although if you actually think that's a bit weird for a screen name, then Pyro could be useable as well, if not Alex for my first name.
My Dream Theater background actually originates thanks to Rock Band 2. I fell in love with Panic Attack, especially because of that insane bass intro by Myung. It inevitably got me to check out the album Octavarium, and upon listening to more of their stuff, I just got hooked. That took place in around March, so I was REALLY hyped when I found out that the band was going to release their tenth studio album, Black Clouds & Silver Linings. That ended up being my first CD by them, and I got the special edition with the 2 bonus CD's. My current favorite album by them is Octavarium, I simply loved all of the songs in that album, with Octavarium being my favorite song by the band, and The Count of Tuscany following close behind.
Other musical favorites would include Queens of the Stone Age, The Strokes, Interpol, Foo Fighters, Arctic Monkeys, Radiohead, Muse, Nine Inch Nails, System of a Down, 30 Seconds to Mars, Metallica sort of, and a bunch of other prog/metal/indie bands, like Symphony X and Franz Ferdinand. :U
Aside from that, I'm also an avid gamer and writer.... I basically write little stories for this other forum I go to (the link is in my profile incase anyone is interested >.>; ), and I own a Wii, a broken dead RROD possessed 360, plus a DS. My game library would include Smash Bros. Brawl, Pokemon Pearl/Revolution, Mario Strikers Charged, Halo 3, Rock Band 2, and a couple of other less interesting ones. Btw, I have online capability, so if anyone wants a match or something.... :P
That's basically it I guess... hope to make new friends and whatnot. :3
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Hi there! I already gave you cake but again: Welcome. And also, wow, you're "the new kind" of fan! Rock band, eyh? That's cool :D
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Hey, Alex. Welcome.
Do you have all of DT's albums yet?
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Hold on. I know this was a point of discussion, and I think now we may have an answer.
Did you ever hear the song "The Shattered Fortress" before you heard "The Glass Prison", "This Dying Soul", "The Root of All Evil", or "Repentance"? If so, what did you think of it?
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Oh shit. Good thinking.
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Hi there! I already gave you cake but again: Welcome. And also, wow, you're "the new kind" of fan! Rock band, eyh? That's cool :D
Yeah, that's one way of putting it I guess... xD
And thanks again. :U
Hey, Alex. Welcome.
Do you have all of DT's albums yet?
Unfortunately, I only have their tenth... I'm planning on getting Octavarium, Scenes from a Memory, Train of Thought, Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence, Systematic Chaos, and finally Images and Words in that order. I only managed to get BC&SL's because it was recently released, and that's the only album that I ever see in stock aside from their Greatest Hit compilation and Live at Budokan.... D<
And thanks for the welcome. :U
Hold on. I know this was a point of discussion, and I think now we may have an answer.
Did you ever hear the song "The Shattered Fortress" before you heard "The Glass Prison", "This Dying Soul", "The Root of All Evil", or "Repentance"? If so, what did you think of it?
Actually, the first of the 5 that I heard was "The Root of All Evil", with the second being "The Glass Prison" , seeing ow as soon as I heard that DT had a 42 minute epic, I sort of skipped from Octavarium to SDoIT xD; Anyway, it was funny because when I later listened to "This Dying Soul", I thought that a certain verse sounded REALLY familiar, and upon doing some research, I found out about the 12 step suite.
Still, I loved how Portnoy combined all of the preceding four with The Shattered Fortress.... it's my second favorite. :D
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Unfortunately, I only have their tenth... I'm planning on getting Octavarium, Scenes from a Memory, Train of Thought, Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence, Systematic Chaos, and finally Images and Words in that order. I only managed to get BC&SL's because it was recently released, and that's the only album that I ever see in stock aside from their Greatest Hit compilation and Live at Budokan.... D<
This is the beauty of amazon.com and the internet. Ordering back catalogs. Assuming you aren't the credit-card possessing type, music stores like FYE will order anything they don't have in stock for you.
And welcome aboard.
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I didn't understand as to why you just posted that, it's not like I made you lose the gam--- ......nvm. ;D
Although I have to admit that I'm a bit curious... <.<
This is the beauty of amazon.com and the internet. Ordering back catalogs. Assuming you aren't the credit-card possessing type, music stores like FYE will order anything they don't have in stock for you.
And welcome aboard.
Yeah, but the unfortunate problem with that is actually buying things online. My parents don't really feel safe when it comes to that because of one bad experience... xD;
Although I do feel as if I should try your second suggestion. I'll do that as soon as I can get the money for an album.... still, it'd be best to ask this now; would it be better to fill in the order asap, or when I'm able to buy the album(s)?
And thanks for the welcome. :3
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We have wanted to know ever since BC&SL came out what someone would think of The Shattered Fortress if they hadn't yet heard the other parts of the suite.
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I never officially posted here when i was new. So here it is,
"Hi DTF!"
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I never officially posted here when i was new. So here it is,
"Hi DTF!"
Same deal!
Shout to all the Canadians!
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Hollah! And a salute to you, sir, for studying 5 minutes walk from where I do :metal
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Hollah! And a salute to you, sir, for studying 5 minutes walk from where I do :metal
You, me and Global should meet up at one point.
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When I come visit u guys for ur birthday we should all have an epic party :2metal:
And plus, I never posted here either.
HERRO!
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Hollah! And a salute to you, sir, for studying 5 minutes walk from where I do :metal
You, me and Global should meet up at one point.
Fo' sho', It'd be great to meet some fellow DTF'ers.
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We have wanted to know ever since BC&SL came out what someone would think of The Shattered Fortress if they hadn't yet heard the other parts of the suite.
Wrong thread but I hadn't listened to any other 12 step track before The Shattered Fortress. When I first listened to BC&SL, The Shattered Fortress was my 2nd favourite after The Best of Times. I liked the intro (especially keyboards), the intro solo (by the way, is that solo connected to This Dying Soul) and basically the first part of the song. I didn't like the latter part (aside from the JP solo and what I now know as the Root of All Evil reprise). Afterwards I listened to TROAE, TDS, Glass Prison and Repentance in THAT order. I can now understand why The Shattered Fortress is so good, it's good because the band took the best parts of the previous songs, changed them up, added a new intro and ending.
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Wrong thread
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Hollah! And a salute to you, sir, for studying 5 minutes walk from where I do :metal
You, me and Global should meet up at one point.
Fo' sho', It'd be great to meet some fellow DTF'ers.
Zachy is here Nov. 27 (my birthday ;D). Ill see if we can meet up then (unless swine cripples us all :'()
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Hollah! And a salute to you, sir, for studying 5 minutes walk from where I do :metal
You, me and Global should meet up at one point.
Fo' sho', It'd be great to meet some fellow DTF'ers.
Zachy is here Nov. 27 (my birthday ;D). Ill see if we can meet up then (unless swine cripples us all :'()
I wish I could come. Maybe I'll sneak in the back of your folks' car. It's simple!
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Hollah! And a salute to you, sir, for studying 5 minutes walk from where I do :metal
You, me and Global should meet up at one point.
Fo' sho', It'd be great to meet some fellow DTF'ers.
Zachy is here Nov. 27 (my birthday ;D). Ill see if we can meet up then (unless swine cripples us all :'()
I wish I could come. Maybe I'll sneak in the back of your folks' car. It's simple!
Zach is flying. Nice try though.
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Hollah! And a salute to you, sir, for studying 5 minutes walk from where I do :metal
You, me and Global should meet up at one point.
Fo' sho', It'd be great to meet some fellow DTF'ers.
Zachy is here Nov. 27 (my birthday ;D). Ill see if we can meet up then (unless swine cripples us all :'()
I wish I could come. Maybe I'll sneak in the back of your folks' car. It's simple!
Zach is flying. Nice try though.
Even better. In all my spare time here, I've been teaching myself how to fly.
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Hollah! And a salute to you, sir, for studying 5 minutes walk from where I do :metal
You, me and Global should meet up at one point.
Fo' sho', It'd be great to meet some fellow DTF'ers.
Zachy is here Nov. 27 (my birthday ;D). Ill see if we can meet up then (unless swine cripples us all :'()
I wish I could come. Maybe I'll sneak in the back of your folks' car. It's simple!
Zach is flying. Nice try though.
Even better. In all my spare time here, I've been teaching myself how to fly.
That's definitely a good use of your time. When you can fly, you can go to town every day in 5 min and get a job.
Oh!
;)
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Nah, not that many people are interested in hiring people of my skill caliber.
And speaking of flying people, did you know that Adrian Pasdar has been written out of Heroes for good? There goes the most interesting character of the show...
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Topic shift!
That actually sucks though. I think I've just about given up Heroes.
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Topic shift!
That actually sucks though. I think I've just about given up Heroes.
I was going to watch the first episode, but it was boring as hell and I got kicked out of the TV room by 20 girls who wanted to watch Gossip Girl.
Never get between girls and their fantasy life programing. It's a bad scene.
Since then, I haven't really kept up.
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I missed the last 2 episodes, but I read that story on IGN.
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Guys, can you stop turning every thread into a chat thread? We have chat threads for that! :P
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NOOBS!
Be sure to go to this thread and vote, it will help to give us a better demographic of DT's fanbase.
https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=3610.0
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I missed the last 2 episodes, but I read that story on IGN.
NO!
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I missed the last 2 episodes, but I read that story on IGN.
NO!
I'm sorry what?
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I missed the last 2 episodes, but I read that story on IGN.
NO!
I'm sorry what?
You read me!!
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I missed the last 2 episodes, but I read that story on IGN.
NO!
I'm sorry what?
You read me!!
Sorry?
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I quoted the wrong guy.
:dammitamanda:
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Oh alright.
When you said "You read me" I thought you meant you worked at IGN and wrote that article, and that you were shocked I read it or something.
That seems to not be the case.
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:rollin
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:blush
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Hello guys. I'm new here. Well, maybe not exactly. I've been here for quite a while but never post much. I just lurk in the shadows. I like a lot of rock, metal, progressive, and some classical music. I've been playing guitar (self taught) for about 3 years now. I think I'll go back into hiding now. *runs*
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Hello guys. I'm new here. Well, maybe not exactly. I've been here for quite a while but never post much. I just lurk in the shadows. I like a lot of rock, metal, progressive, and some classical music. I've been playing guitar (self taught) for about 3 years now. I think I'll go back into hiding now. *runs*
GET HIM, CATCH HIM QUICK!!
Hello Cyglade, enjoy your vacation from the lurk.
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Hey guys. I'm a regular over at the Queensryche forum with Bosk, and have been visiting here a lot lately, being in full DT mode.
I have finally gotten the itch to start throwing down my own .02 on certain topics. I also find your inside joke humor to be side-splitting, so I'm looking forward to interacting with you guys.
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Welcome newbies.
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I never heard anyone refer to our inside jokes as anything close to funny.
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Welcome newbies. Go get Remedy Lane.
Fixed
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Welcome newbies. Go get Remedy Lane.
Fixed
We just have to scare off the newbies that don't know Remedy Lane.
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That should do the job:
(https://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs244.snc1/9134_1219861307395_1554800148_579205_944806_n.jpg)
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Wow....
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:lol
Now go get Remedy Lane and purify your ears.
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Remedy Lane :heart
What's the picture from, anyway?
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Remedy Lane :heart
What's the picture from, anyway?
Linoleum video shoot.
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Hey there, Newbie to the DT Forum, been on mp.com since March javascript:void(0); I've seen a few people i recognise already haha
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Since March javascript:void(0) eh? Interesting.
...I don't suppose you would be Ian, would you?
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The making of of the new Linoleum video.
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No i'm not...I am Philawallafox on mp.com, bit of a newbie..got about 20 posts...I made the same mistake with the smiley once. dragged it into a thread title rather than just clicking... :\ I'll get it one day i promise lol
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:facepalm:
Welcome to the forum anyway! :)
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ok see, on mp.com you actually do drag smileys into the post, if you click them they get put into the title. is that a decent defense?
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Yes, but I'm going to say no anyway, mwuahahaha! :xbones
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Welcome philawallawallafox...you know what? I'm just gonna call you Fhqwhgads. Everybody to the Limit!
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Welcome philawallawallafox...you know what? I'm just gonna call you Fhqwhgads. Everybody to the Limit!
:lol
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Welcome philawallawallafox...you know what? I'm just gonna call you Fhqwhgads. Everybody to the Limit!
is that a meme?
you can just call me Phil...wallafox is just for the interwebs...I'm tired and can't sleep lol
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Welcome philawallawallafox...you know what? I'm just gonna call you Fhqwhgads. Everybody to the Limit!
is that a meme?
you can just call me Phil...wallafox is just for the interwebs...I'm tired and can't sleep lol
Its from Homestarrunner.
But hey Phil.
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Welcome philawallawallafox...you know what? I'm just gonna call you Fhqwhgads. Everybody to the Limit!
Wow. Props for bringing Homestarrunner into this.
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TROGDOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Oh daumn, missed this thread but I've been sig'd so I am officially pro. :P
(How do I get the tard smiley :blush)
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Ah, the mysteries of the emotes...you shall see, young Skywalker.
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I've been here since before 2000 and I still don't know how to use them.
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:tard
yeah... it doesn't work
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Oh daumn, missed this thread but I've been sig'd so I am officially pro. :P
(How do I get the tard smiley :blush)
Uppity little nub, aren't ya? You'll learn yer place boi.
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Oh daumn, missed this thread but I've been sig'd so I am officially pro. :P
(How do I get the tard smiley :blush)
Uppity little nub, aren't ya? You'll learn yer place boi.
Damn right he will.
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Oh daumn, missed this thread but I've been sig'd so I am officially pro. :P
(How do I get the tard smiley :blush)
Uppity little nub, aren't ya? You'll learn yer place boi.
Damn right he will.
Agreed, no bacon for a week!
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Oh daumn, missed this thread but I've been sig'd so I am officially pro. :P
(How do I get the tard smiley :blush)
Uppity little nub, aren't ya? You'll learn yer place boi.
Damn right he will.
Agreed, no bacon for a week!
Wow, harsh lonestar.
But, yeah! That'll learn ya.
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:biggrin:
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No man should ever have to live without his bacon.
If you take away a man's right to bacon, then he truly has nothing left.
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Wrong thread...? :neverusethis:
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Wrong thread...? :neverusethis:
We're working on it. :lol
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Wrong thread...? :neverusethis:
We're working on it. :lol
We are DTF after all.
Going off topic is our particluar skill.
Like ninjas hiding in the bushes, derailments can sneak up on even the most focused of threads.
And slice it's throat. Silently
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:clap:
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Sorry. But in my defence, everything on earth eventually leads back to bacon.
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Sorry. But in my defence, everything on earth eventually leads back to bacon.
Or the Count of Tuscany.
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Original post modified to better describe DTF.
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Hey, I'm Lunatic. I'm a beginning pianist, I've been playing for about a year, almost level 2. I've been with a teacher for about 5 months.
I like tinkering with things, such as computers (both software and hardware), audio equipment, electronics in general.
My favorite band, I could say it's Dream Theater. I like progressive metal, metal in general (except for nu metal and metalcore, I don't really listen to black metal or death metal, except for Opeth), progressive rock, classic rock (Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, etc), Jazz and even classical music.
The reason I chose Lunatic as an username is because I feel.. good, at night.
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Welcome, now get out.
Enjoy your stay. :)
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Don't do anything stupid.
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Don't do anything stupid.
Living proof right there.
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Welcome Lunatic! We hope to see you contribute to the forum :D
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Just don't do anything stupid.
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Just don't do anything stupid.
Living proof right there.
Didn't we just do this?
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I'M GETTING STRANGE DEJA VU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh and you're 14...:lol
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Hey Lunatic. What piano book are you refering to when you say Book 2?
I do the Suzuki, so I'm just wondering uf your refering to a classical music book or some other one.
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Hello all, I just got my account here. My father's lead guitarist got me into Dream Theater and most of the progressive rock and metal bands that I listen to today. Before that, I was into alot of heavy metal, and I still am but Progressive music is my fav now. My favorite bands are :hefdaddy Dream Theater, Porcupine Tree, Redemption, Becoming The Archetype, LTE, and many others.
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Good. You'll fit in well here. Welcome to the forums :tup
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Just don't do anything stupid.
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Just don't do anything stupid.
What happens if I do? :corn
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Just don't do anything stupid.
So pretty much do the exact opposite of everything you do, right?
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Just don't do anything stupid.
What happens if I do? :corn
Then John Petrucci will eat you with a side of salmon.
Just don't do anything stupid.
So pretty much do the exact opposite of everything you do, right?
Correct
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Just don't do anything stupid.
What happens if I do? :corn
Then John Petrucci will eat you with a side of salmon.
Just don't do anything stupid.
So pretty much do the exact opposite of everything you do, right?
Correct
Incorrect my good sir.
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Wow, you're doing great already! Welcome :D
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Wow, you're doing great already! Welcome :D
No, your welcome :facepalm:
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And you just fucked up...never insult the keeper of exquisite boobs and cake!
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And you just fucked up...never insult the keeper of exquisite boobs and cake!
Yeah!
We might need to teach him a lesson guys...
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And you just fucked up...never insult the keeper of exquisite boobs and cake!
Yeah!
We might need to teach him a lesson guys...
Now that deserves :facepalm: for me
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Heh! *brings on the WRATH of my...eh...WRATH!*
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Heh! *brings on the WRATH of my...eh...WRATH!*
Does this wrath come with cake?
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Does this wrath come with boobs?
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Does this wrath come with boobs?
Wouldn't it come with cake and boobs? If it does. :hefdaddy
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I AM the keeper of both cake AND boobs...so. Yes!
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I AM the keeper of both cake AND boobs...so. Yes!
Wait, are the boobs and cake separate entities or do you have boob cake or cake covered boobs? I inquire :justjen
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(https://www.foxinsox.net/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/s_andrews-cake.jpg)
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:lol
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:hefdaddy
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Huh, I can't remember meeting Zydar in real life ever... HOW DID YOU KNOW?!
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Hey Lunatic. What piano book are you refering to when you say Book 2?
I do the Suzuki, so I'm just wondering uf your refering to a classical music book or some other one.
It's just a general way of measuring how advanced you are at playing..
I'M GETTING STRANGE DEJA VU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh and you're 14...:lol
So what? I get laughed at now because of how many times the earth has gone around the sun during my lifespan... :rollin
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The irony here is that 73109 has no business laughing at your age.
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I laughed at his age because i was kinda amused about another youngling...damn! Good to have you on the boards dude.
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What am I doing in this thread? I'm no welcome wagon!
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Hey I'm new here. I did have an account on the 'old' DT forum so decided it was time to make a new one here, I am a regular over at the JP forum usually in the Gear Section, known as panicattack. I've been playing guitar for around 5/6 years now. I have always been a huge fan of DT and anything related as well as bands like Led Zep, Iron Maiden etc. I am currently getting pwned by 'The Human Equation' by Ayreon, and will be exploring more of Arjen's stuff soon. Other music I like includes some Jazz stuff and some classical.
Apart from music I am very much into technology, exploring recording and other audio equipment as well as computer programming, graphics, web design and gaming.
Matt
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Edit:
Shit, wrong thread.
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:lol Nice one.
And welcome Matt!
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Welcome Matt!
Im Volk, the Black guy ;)
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Welcome Matt!
Im Volk, the Black guy ;)
You be black, fool?
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I am 73109, the failmaster.
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Welcome Matt!
Im Volk, the Black guy ;)
You be black, fool?
We've established this several days ago! :lol
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Welcome Matt!
Im Volk, the Black guy ;)
You be black, fool?
(https://www.filmofilia.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/robertdjr.jpg)
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:rollin :rollin :rollin
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:lol rofl
Thanks for the welcomes guys.
Matt
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im the_ocho
howdy
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....and there is a spider.
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im the_ocho
howdy
(https://frankthetank.files.wordpress.com/2008/11/espn-8-the-ocho.jpg?w=425&h=333)
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Let's try this then...
My name's Kevin but you can call me whatever you want, I'm from Belgium. My main interests are music and visiting fora and wait far too long to actually post in them. I don't have much else to say about myself, should you feel the need to ask me anything (which would surprise me though), you can always do so.
The end.
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Cool. Have fun here. Just don't do anything stupid.
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Let's try this then...
My name's Kevin but you can call me whatever you want, I'm from Belgium. My main interests are music and visiting fora and wait far too long to actually post in them. I don't have much else to say about myself, should you feel the need to ask me anything (which would surprise me though), you can always do so.
The end.
Wow.
You just made an awesomely good first impression.
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Welcome to DTF, want some bacon. :godisgood:
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Cool. Have fun here. Just don't do anything stupid.
Thanks, luckily I tend to think twice before posting something. :P
Wow.
You just made an awesomely good first impression.
If this is a genuine comment, thanks. Or were you being sarcastic? My radar can be quite off sometimes...
Welcome to DTF, want some bacon. :godisgood:
Thanks, but maybe later. :azn:
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Cool. Have fun here. Just don't do anything stupid.
Thanks, luckily I tend to think twice before posting something. :P
I like you. You are new here and already one step ahead of 73109.
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My name's Kevin but you can call me whatever you want
Cool, I'll call you Jeff. Welcome Jeff!
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I like you. You are new here and already one step ahead of 73109.
Thanks but I'm under the impression this isn't a real accomplishment for the average person. :P
Cool, I'll call you Jeff. Welcome Jeff!
Thanks ariich, just don't pee on my rug please.
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I like you. You are new here and already one step ahead of 73109.
Thanks but I'm under the impression this isn't a real accomplishment for the average person. :P
Welcome! (I like this guy :o)
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Thanks, pointing out the obvious truths seems to be popular here. ;D
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Indeed it does, my friend.
*pees on rug*
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*pees on rug*
HEY. That's my rug you git! :angry:
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No, don't do that. Can't you see it ties the whole room together? :-[
[/endofmoviequotesthatdontaddvaluetoadecentdiscussion]
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Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
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Wow, the new guy already knows how to insert multiple quotes. :o
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Wow, the new guy already knows how to insert multiple quotes. :o
Took me 6 months
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Wow, the new guy already knows how to insert multiple quotes. :o
I've been here a more than a year and I honestly still don't know how to do that.
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I never have introduced myself before.
My name's Ted. I'm one of the young fans of Dream Theater (15 years old) that was brought in after downloading Constant Motion for Rock Band back in 2008. I have since bought every album and a few bootlegs as well. My other musical interests fall into other Prog Rock/Metal like Porcupine Tree, Rush, Spock's Beard as well as other classic rock bands.
I hope I don't get too annoying here on the forums.
Nice to meet all of you too. I enjoy posting here
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I never have introduced myself before.
My name's Ted. I'm one of the young fans of Dream Theater (15 years old) that was brought in after downloading Constant Motion for Rock Band back in 2008. I have since bought every album and a few bootlegs as well. My other musical interests fall into other Prog Rock/Metal like Porcupine Tree, Rush, Spock's Beard as well as other classic rock bands.
I hope I don't get too annoying here on the forums.
Nice to meet all of you too. I enjoy posting here
Welcome, enjoy the hot coffee.
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I never have introduced myself before.
My name's Ted. I'm one of the young fans of Dream Theater (15 years old) that was brought in after downloading Constant Motion for Rock Band back in 2008. I have since bought every album and a few bootlegs as well. My other musical interests fall into other Prog Rock/Metal like Porcupine Tree, Rush, Spock's Beard as well as other classic rock bands.
I hope I don't get too annoying here on the forums.
Nice to meet all of you too. I enjoy posting here
Well, you've got over 500 post and there has been no threats against your life, so I'd say you're doing well!
Welcome!
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I never have introduced myself before.
My name's Ted. I'm one of the young fans of Dream Theater (15 years old) that was brought in after downloading Constant Motion for Rock Band back in 2008. I have since bought every album and a few bootlegs as well. My other musical interests fall into other Prog Rock/Metal like Porcupine Tree, Rush, Spock's Beard as well as other classic rock bands.
I hope I don't get too annoying here on the forums.
Nice to meet all of you too. I enjoy posting here
Welcome.
Glad to hear that Rock Band is introducing people to bands like DT.
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No, don't do that. Can't you see it ties the whole room together? :-[
[/endofmoviequotesthatdontaddvaluetoadecentdiscussion]
Subtle yet awesome movie quote FTW.
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Hello! I'm Maria.
And I'm Arcaeus's gf.
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Welcome to the forum, btw. Expect these sorts of questions:
Arcaeus has a gf? Do you fail as much as he does?
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Sadly, yes I do =[
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I remember you....
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It seems like we're getting more and more girlfriends on the forums...
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I remember you....
Really? Wait....don't tell me....I know I've seen you somewhere.
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I won't tell you, but you had best figure it out.
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I won't tell you, but you had best figure it out.
I'm just kidding, UMH, of course I remember you! =]
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Here we go :facepalm: :lol
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Yay! I'm remembered!
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(https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/forumavatars/avatar_1555.gif)
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It seems like we're getting more and more girlfriends on the forums...
Won't see mine, we have an accord, and stay off each other's forums ;D
(https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/forumavatars/avatar_1555.gif)
:lol
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It seems like we're getting more and more girlfriends on the forums...
Won't see mine, we have an accord, and stay off each other's forums ;D
(https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/forumavatars/avatar_1555.gif)
:lol
Yeah, unless I turn Hayley into a full fledged DT fan, I don't see her ever joining the forum.
Which is probably a good thing, because I talk about her way too much on here.
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It seems like we're getting more and more girlfriends on the forums...
Won't see mine, we have an accord, and stay off each other's forums ;D
(https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/forumavatars/avatar_1555.gif)
:lol
Yeah, unless I turn Hayley into a full fledged DT fan, I don't see her ever joining the forum.
Which is probably a good thing, because I talk about her way too much on here.
I can imagine some issues might arise. :lol
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It seems like we're getting more and more girlfriends on the forums...
Better add me to the list.. :P
Hi. I'm the loser that made Scrub move to Tulsa. He introduced me to DT when we started dating a couple years ago (and he basically listens to DT nonstop). I still consider myself a new fan, though. Besides prog rock, I'm also a fan of alt-rock, dadrock, electro house, and post-rock.
Btw hi Guitarded, who I still haven't met yet.
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It seems like we're getting more and more girlfriends on the forums...
Better add me to the list.. :P
Hi. I'm the loser that made Scrub move to Tulsa. He introduced me to DT when we started dating a couple years ago (and he basically listens to DT nonstop). I still consider myself a new fan, though. Besides prog rock, I'm also a fan of alt-rock, dadrock, house, IDM, and post-rock.
Btw hi Guitarded, who I still haven't met yet.
Welcome.
Don't incur the wrath of anyone until 1000 posts, and you'll be fine.
Don't be like me.
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Welcome! :tup
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It seems like we're getting more and more girlfriends on the forums...
Lol, I came here to post that.
Don't incur the wrath of anyone until 1000 posts, and you'll be fine.
lolwrath
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lolwrath
lolwrath
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Can everyone who's "a girlfriend" please put somewhere in their sig who they're connected to? :P Welcome! *waves*
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^^^this^^^
thank you.
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Can everyone who's "a girlfriend" please put somewhere in their sig who they're connected to? :P Welcome! *waves*
Do I really have to? Everyone knows, and when I joined I was single. :P
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Can everyone who's "a girlfriend" please put somewhere in their sig who they're connected to? :P Welcome! *waves*
Do I really have to? Everyone knows, and when I joined I was single. :P
Not you. Yes, everyone knows and you've been around for long enough.
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love your avatar space +_______________________________________________+
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Can everyone who's "a girlfriend" please put somewhere in their custom title who they're connected to? :P Welcome! *waves*
Fix'd :tup
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Can everyone who's "a girlfriend" please put somewhere in their sig who they're connected to? :P Welcome! *waves*
Do I really have to? Everyone knows, and when I joined I was single. :P
Not you. Yes, everyone knows and you've been around for long enough.
knows what?
have you not figured out by now that nobody tells me anything?
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Can everyone who's "a girlfriend" please put somewhere in their custom title who they're connected to? :P Welcome! *waves*
Fix'd :tup
Well, or there... I just assume everyone has something they wanna put in their custom title and there's more space for it in the sig :P
Yeah, not you, TDOL, you were single when you joined.
And of course, I'm not making requirements here, it'd just be nice so I can keep track of people ;)
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Some part of me is reluctant to put in my Custom Title that I'm the other half of "the black guy"... :P
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Some part of me is reluctant to put in my Custom Title that I'm the other half of "the black guy"... :P
I like you.
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Some part of me is reluctant to put in my Custom Title that I'm the other half of "the black guy"... :P
I like you.
And I like you too. ;D
And congrats on the "exquisite boobs and cake"
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Thank you, I've had both of those for a while :D
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Can everyone who's "a girlfriend" please put somewhere in their sig who they're connected to? :P Welcome! *waves*
Do I really have to? Everyone knows, and when I joined I was single. :P
Not you. Yes, everyone knows and you've been around for long enough.
knows what?
have you not figured out by now that nobody tells me anything?
Seriously? :lol
Well, just in case, 73109 and I have been going out for two months exactly now.
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Can everyone who's "a girlfriend" please put somewhere in their sig who they're connected to? :P Welcome! *waves*
Do I really have to? Everyone knows, and when I joined I was single. :P
Not you. Yes, everyone knows and you've been around for long enough.
knows what?
have you not figured out by now that nobody tells me anything?
Seriously? :lol
Well, just in case, 73109 and I have been going out for two months exactly now.
Huh, I was under the impression it was longer than that. Shows you what I know.
love your avatar space +_______________________________________________+
Thanks. Although I was not aware +______________________________________+ was code for "Invader"
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DTF is getting pretty overrun with chicks now.
I gotta start cutting back on the sexist jokes...
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Some part of me is reluctant to put in my Custom Title that I'm the other half of "the black guy"... :P
:sadpanda:
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Some part of me is reluctant to put in my Custom Title that I'm the other half of "the black guy"... :P
:sadpanda:
You hid it from all of us for so long.
I think I actually dropped whatever I was holding when I was told.
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Some part of me is reluctant to put in my Custom Title that I'm the other half of "the black guy"... :P
:sadpanda:
You hid it from all of us for so long.
I think I actually dropped whatever I was holding when I was told.
:lol
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:yeahright...........
Fiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiine.....
I'm with Volk, the black guy.
:P
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Hi, Rina.
I'm the DarkLord.
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'Ello there.
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'Ello there.
(https://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n307/TrippMD/TrippMD%20Myspace/ApeWavingHand.gif)
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well...I consider myself better informed.
oustanding.
congrats on all the relationships going on here....
DTF....we know hookups...and llamas.
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:yeahright...........
Fiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiine.....
I'm with Volk, the black guy.
:P
Put it in your custom title under profile. Do it nao! :angel:
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:yeahright...........
Fiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiine.....
I'm with Volk, the black guy.
:P
Put it in your custom title under profile. Do it nao! :angel:
Excuse me, but last time I checked I wore the pants in the relatioship, YOU put it there. ;)
Just kiddin' love. :P
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:yeahright...........
Fiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiine.....
I'm with Volk, the black guy.
:P
Put it in your custom title under profile. Do it nao! :angel:
Excuse me, but last time I checked I wore the pants in the relatioship, YOU put it there. ;)
Just kiddin' love. :P
:rollin
Oh my God it would make my life if he did.
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:yeahright...........
Fiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiine.....
I'm with Volk, the black guy.
:P
Put it in your custom title under profile. Do it nao! :angel:
Excuse me, but last time I checked I wore the pants in the relatioship, YOU put it there. ;)
Just kiddin' love. :P
That's what she....
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:P I should figure out his password and change it now..
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:P I should figure out his password and change it now..
What's with your sig :P
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That's a good question. Looks like my sig freaked out.
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Hi, Rina.
I'm the DarkLord.
Be careful Rina, it's a trap!
:itsatrap:
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Hi, Rina.
I'm the DarkLord.
Be careful Rina, it's a trap!
:itsatrap:
Oh no! Is he after my soul?! What should I do?!?!? :omg:
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Hi, Rina.
I'm the DarkLord.
Be careful Rina, it's a trap!
:itsatrap:
Oh no! Is he after my soul?! What should I do?!?!? :omg:
Run! Run far away!
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Oh no! Is he after my soul?! What should I do?!?!? :omg:
Well, there is that, but also he takes women hostage and makes them pose in photos with him. It's horrific.
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Oh no! Is he after my soul?! What should I do?!?!? :omg:
Well, there is that, but also he takes women hostage and makes them pose in photos with him. It's horrific.
The horror....... :omg:
WHAT DO I DO?!?!?
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We went through this already:
What should I do?!?!? :omg:
Run! Run far away!
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We went through this already:
What should I do?!?!? :omg:
Run! Run far away!
:eek
I'M RUNNING I'M RUNNING!!!!!!!!!!!1
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Yeah, I think you'll fit in fine.
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;) Thank you.
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Hi, Rina.
I'm the DarkLord.
Be careful Rina, it's a tarp!
:itsatrap:
Fix'd for meme reference:
(https://i357.photobucket.com/albums/oo18/redsyndicate/ItsaTarp.jpg)
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Hi, Rina.
I'm the DarkLord.
Be careful Rina, it's a tarp!
:itsatrap:
Fix'd for meme reference:
(https://i357.photobucket.com/albums/oo18/redsyndicate/ItsaTarp.jpg)
AH!! :omg:
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(https://i646.photobucket.com/albums/uu189/setrataeso/its-a-trap.jpg)
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that would be better with ackbar's face shopped in some how looking up at you from the shower floor
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A wispy apparition of him on the tile floor.
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that would be better with ackbar's face shopped in some how looking up at you from the shower floor
This. :rollin :rollin
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Salutations to all here.
My name is Paul and for my manyfold sins in a past life I live in England, and not somewhere far warmer.
I am of advanced years but can still make it to the toilet in time, which is something of a comfort.
Bands/Artists liked:
Led Zeppelin
Frank Zappa
Planet X
Be Bop Deluxe
Wishbone Ash
Ozric Tentacles
Porcupine Tree
Freak Kitchen
Deep Purple (But only with Blackmore)
Can
Authors admired:
William Burroughs
Martin Amis
Michael Moorcock
Oscar Wilde
David Britton
Comedians laughed at:
The late Bill Hicks
Bill Bailey
Bob Hope
Groucho Marx
Karl Marx
Monty Python
I am employed on the railways and in my spare time enjoy reclining on my sofa drinking single malt whisky, staring at female bottoms and wondering if there's life after work.
I think that'll do for now.
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Welcome Lord Jagged :tup
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Welcome!
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Heh, welcome! Nice introducion :D
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Welcome to another old guy. About two thousand more and we can start the revolution. :metal
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Welcome Paul, nice to see another Brit!
Also, pretty much half my office live near Clapham Junction :lol
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Many thanks for the kind welcome. It's a nice little community you have here, I'll try not to drop any litter. ;)
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Hello DTF. My real name is contest_sanity. I am 29 years old and reside in Athens, Ga. with my wife and son. I am a Guest Service manager at the local Target but am working on my certification to teach English/Language Arts at the Secondary level. Though I have been reading in this forum as a guest since summer 09, I finally decided to join. I think what ultimately drove me to it was my frustration with DT groups on Facebook and how poor the discussion usually is in them. I believe, based on what I've observed so far, that this will be a far more interesting place. To reveal more about myself, some favorites include:
Music
Rush
Galactic Cowboys
Theocracy
Brave Saint Saturn
Billy Joel
Tourniquet
Believer
Megadeth
Weird Al Yankovic
Authors
T.S. Eliot
Joseph Conrad
N.T. Wright
Paul the Apostle
Flannery O'Connor
Old Television Shows
The Upright Citizen's Brigade
Seinfeld
Saved By The Bell
Whose Line Is It Anyway?
The Andy Griffith Show
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Good morning and welcome.
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Hi and welcome!
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Thank you, and your mention of 'good morning' reminds me that, while I should either be in bed sleeping or doing homework, I am, in fact, doing neither. And, no, I don't do my homework in bed.
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If you start seeing all us Europeans posting "Good morning" in the chat thread, you know it's time to go to bed.
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Indeed. Unfortunately, this is when I get most of my school work done.
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Tourniquet
Nice...
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Tourniquet
Nice...
I know. I don't see their name much around here, though, which is a little surprising. Their brand of progressive/thrash/metal would seemingly appeal to many on these boards. And any fan of drumming simply MUST hear Kirkpatrick. Maybe they'll eventually release a new album; it's been awhile since 2003.
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Did you say prog, metal, thrash and great drumming? Which band is this?
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Did you say prog, metal, thrash and great drumming? Which band is this?
Tourniquet. The thrash part varies a bit based on time period, but prog/metal/thrash is their self-designation on their myspace music page (https://www.myspace.com/tourniquetrocks - check out Viento Borrascoso). Ted Kirkpatrick, the drummer, is AMAZING!!! Plus, he also writes 90% of ALL their music, guitar and everything.
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Touniquet is fun live! And I have a cassette with them somewhere in the basement.
that is all.
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Touniquet is fun live! And I have a cassette with them somewhere in the basement.
I saw them once back around 2000 in this little Christian club in Jacksonville, FL called the Murray Hill Theater. They were great. Also, if you have them in your basement, could you release them long enough to at least record a new album? Please? It's been too long!
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:rollin
and welcome
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Moved.
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And you say this in the newb thread why???
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Because I clicked the wrong thread.
I'll move it.
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Because I clicked the wrong thread.
I'll move it.
You like to move it, move it?
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Hello everyone, I joined DTF about a week ago and thought it was about time I introduced myself! To put it briefly: I’m seventeen years old, living in the UK, in my last year of school and going to be studying medicine next year. I first listened to Dream Theater when I was about eleven and my brother told me to listen to Six Degrees. I absolutely loved it but it’s only fairly recently that I’ve really begun to appreciate their music. Now I’m trying to expand my musical taste a bit; I’m already a fan of Ayreon, Symphony X and Pain of Salvation (although I’ve only listened to BE and The Perfect Element) and I’ve just started listening to Porcupine Tree (only heard a few songs but I’m already blown away by them). Unfortunately none of my friends share my taste in music and seem to get tired of all my DT ramblings, so I guess this is the place for me :D
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Welcome to the forum! Great to see another Brit, whereabouts do you live? We've got a handful of Londoners here, a couple of people from the west country, some Scots and I'm sure a few others as well!
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Thanks for the welcome! I'm one of the Scots up in Aberdeen :biggrin:
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Nooooooooooooooooo not another one! ;)
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Thanks for the welcome! I'm one of the Scots up in Aberdeen :biggrin:
Welcome Silver Tears. A great song by a folk singer, Ari Hest wrote a great song titled Aberdeen. It's about yearing to leave the farm town and look for adventure.
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Nooooooooooooooooo not another one! ;)
:lol
Welcome Silver Tears.
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Nooooooooooooooooo not another one! ;)
SHUT UP, IAIN.
Thanks for the welcome! I'm one of the Scots up in Aberdeen :biggrin:
Sweet! I'm a DT fan from Aberdeen :hat
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Prepare to fall in love with DTF, Silver Tears :neverusethis:
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Prepare to fall in love with DTF, Silver Tears :neverusethis:
Already falling :heart
Sweet! I'm a DT fan from Aberdeen :hat
haha I wasn't expecting another Aberdonian on the forums! Are you a student then?
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Yeah.
There's another guy from Aberdeen on here but he lives in Edinburgh right now. He comes home during the uni holidays though.
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Hopefully I'll be living in Edinburgh next year. Though I have to admit, Aberdeen gets some cool points for having a few people with good taste in music :metal
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Yeah. I planned to go to Heriot Watt originally but I fucked up my exams by doing no work and ended up in RGU :lol.
I like the uni though. The one year work placement (which I'm on right now) is awesome.
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Haha I'm still waiting to hear from Edinburgh, I've been accepted for Aberdeen but I'm kind of keen to move...
My brother's just like you, he's at RGU now as well doing computing. He seems to like it there, works part time with the company that he did his work placement with.
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Ummm...what year is he in and what's his name?
I'm also doing computing.
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He's doing his honours now (I think that's fifth year?) and he's called Chris.
Do you know him? :yeahright
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I know someone doing their honours called Chris.
Curly hair...name on MSN is "Chrisface"...also listens to Dream Theater?
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Sounds about right :lol
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Small world :lol
Works for Petrotechnics, right?
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There are no girls on the internet! What is this?!
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But...but... aw :(
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Haha yeah :lol
Yup I think it's Petrotechnics
There are no girls on the internet! What is this?!
:rollin
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But...but... aw :(
:heart
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Haha yeah :lol
Yup I think it's Petrotechnics
There are no girls on the internet! What is this?!
:rollin
Surprise!
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:lol
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:omg:
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Hey, is this a first? (A big brother joining, I mean?) Welcome both :)
But...but... aw :(
:heart
You aren't getting off the hook that easily *stomps out*
...
*sad*
*stomps in again*
Hug?
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Welcome, acidrain and all the other noobs.
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Hey, is this a first? (A big brother joining, I mean?) Welcome both :)
But...but... aw :(
:heart
You aren't getting off the hook that easily *stomps out*
...
*sad*
*stomps in again*
Hug?
*hugs*
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Hey, is this a first? (A big brother joining, I mean?) Welcome both :)
Chris has been a member since October 2007 :P
He had no idea his sister joined until I told him on MSN.
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It's no fun if you don't respond on me calling you a noob.
noob
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Who are you?
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:'(
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:neverusethis:
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:-*
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Hey, is this a first? (A little sister joining, I mean?) Welcome both :)
Better?
but someone's sister did join once... eeeeh whatever
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My sister joined a while back (she doesn't like DT though).
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My sister joined a while back (she doesn't like DT though).
But she had a brother and a computer so what the fuck?
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Hey all. Ghurdrich here. I really have jack to say, honestly, but you'll see me around, you don't need a summary. I was referred here by Genowyn, aaaaand, I'll just be hanging around. I honestly just felt like getting a post under my belt before I started lurking, so here it is. See y'all around.
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:flame: :flame: :flame: :flame:
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Welcome fellow lurker!! :biggrin:
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lolcanada
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Salve.
My name is Brandon, a 16-year-old computer enthusiast from the U.S. My interests include reading fantasy and sci-fi novels, listening to music (namely progressive metal), C/Asm software development in an x86/64 Linux environment, graphic design (including pixel art), and Olivia Munn.
Dream Theater is a religion to me. I think that sums up everything; no need to dwell on it, since anyone reading right now should know why. I've actually not been to any concerts, but going on a tour-stalking roadtrip is on my Life To-do List. I appreciate DT's musicianship, not just the music itself; the way they write and record music...it's intoxicating, to say the least.
I do, however, own the entire discography. It's absolutely amazing. The only songs I've yet to listen to are the covers from ACoS and one or two live albums. Anyway, I suppose I can express my musical taste with a quick top-10 list of my favorite DT songs.
- 1. A Change of Seasons
- 2. Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence
- 3. Learning to Live
- 4. Misunderstood
- 5. Metropolis Pt. I
- 6. In the Name of God
- 7. These Walls
- 8. Octavarium
- 9. In The Presence of Enemies
- 10. Repetence
It's definitely not set in stone. It's pretty situational, as well. I might be missing one, and I'm not so sure about the ranking either. There's only one thing that's certain and without a doubt: A Change of Seasons. It's the first DT song I ever heard. It's the one that I fell in love with, and to this day, it remains as my favorite song in existence. Period.
Thanks for having me!
-Brandon
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Welcome! *reads interests*
...oh yeah, you're gonna fit riight in!
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Welcome! *reads interests*
...oh yeah, you're gonna fit riight in!
:lol
Welcome!!
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Welcome! *reads interests*
...oh yeah, you're gonna fit riight in!
I should say! :o
Welcome Brandon, and to all the n00bs I've missed!
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Hi DTF!
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Hi DTF!
Newb Thread =/= Chat Thread
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Oh, my bad.
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Oh, my bad.
FAIL
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HI CHAT THREAD
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:sigz:
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Olivia Munn.
That's all you needed to say for people to like you. Welcome!
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:sigz:
oh wow I jst realized ithos wasnt the chat thread
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I think you were looking for this one: https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=326.0
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:lol
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heeeya im new urr yup :D
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Welcome!
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Hi chat thread!
Oh, wait.
*slowly backs out*
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heeeya im new urr yup :D
Another female?
Something is afoot :yeahright
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Hi chat thread!
Oh, wait.
*slowly backs out*
(https://s2.mcstatic.com/thumb/496765/3399037/4/flash_player/0/1/family_guy_kool_aid_man_channelsurfing_net.jpg)
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Might as well introduce myself again since it's been a long time that I've been an active part at this place.
My name's Laurent and I live in Luxembourg, which is a (minuscule) country surrounded by Germany, France and Belgium. I've been a fan of Dream Theater since I started my 3d year at highschool, which was approximately 7 years ago. I am 24 years old now, studying IT and Business Management at the University in my third years (last year of my Bachelor program), and really looking forward into making some moneyh.
I am into web development and design, love helping out people with their issues or projects, am getting more into social networking (twitter particularly and facebook only a tiny little bit) and love going to the gym!
Any Q's, don't hesitate :)
Laurent
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I like your sig.
Makes me feel special.
Welcome back. :tup
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Hi chat thread!
Oh, wait.
*slowly backs out*
(https://s2.mcstatic.com/thumb/496765/3399037/4/flash_player/0/1/family_guy_kool_aid_man_channelsurfing_net.jpg)
:lol family guy
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OH YEAH.
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hiya im new :D
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Hello and welcome to the forum! :D
Please, make yourself at home. Can I get you a cup of tea?
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HEY LOOK, A N00B...and a new member called maplegliss.
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HEY LOOK, A N00B...and a new member called maplegliss.
I see what you did there. :mcdammitnick:
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We need to have a Nick emoticon which has the code :mrsmcphail:
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hiya im new :D
Welcome, have some bacon :godisgood:
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Herro fellow female!
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Hello to all who may at some point have been n00bs.
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:yarr
Ahoy ye filthy scallywags!
I be UnutterableSquid, a cap'n in search o' gold doubloons in the musical field.
I've flown the flag of many 'a fancy crew includin' Iron Maiden, Opeth, Pink Floyd, Gamma Ray, Blind Guardian, Bathory, Devin Townsend, an' a little known ship: the SS Dream Theater.
Also, I love me some Alestorm, but that be another tale for dead men not to tell.
Anyways, I be here to plunder some gold, drink from me tankard 'o ale, an do all things pirate-speak.
Here's to hopin' that me an' me first-mate Quadrochosis don't die of the scurvey!
Avast ye scalleywags, here be me scrimshaw...
UnutterableSquid
Now fer some pirate jokes...
Shiver me timbers, it be cold outside
Yo ho ho and a bottle of rum? That's why I be seein' double
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Welcome to the forums!
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Nice introduction. :lol
Welcome!
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ALESTORM!
You will be welcome here.
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Great username, but it'll take me years to stop confusing him with Hyperplex.
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Wow, avatar deja vu! Welcome.
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Great username, but it'll take me years to stop confusing him with Hyperplex.
You mean Shadowfax surely?
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Great username, but it'll take me years to stop confusing him with Hyperplex.
You mean Shadowfax surely?
Yup. I was taking a wild guess, and the only thing I had to go on was that I knew it was from one of those down-under blokes.
And don't call me Shirley.
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Roger Roger.
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"When will we land?"
"I can't tell."
"You can tell me; I'm the captain."
"No -- I mean I just don't know."
"Can't you take a guess?"
*thinks* "umm... not for another two hours?"
"You can't take a guess for another two hours?"
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Hello DTF.
I am a new member, but I have been reading the forum for quite a long time and finally decided to get in on the fun.
I am 18 years old and have been listening to Dream Theater since the release of Octavarium. I have been hopelessly addicted ever since. Other bands I listen to are Alter Bridge, Alice In Chains, Meshuggah, Rush, Soilwork and Stone Temple Pilots.
My main interests are hockey, golf, music, reading and writing.
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Great username, but it'll take me years to stop confusing him with Hyperplex.
Yeah I was wondering how in the world I got factored into that...:lol
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Hi, I've been a frequent lurker for a long time, finally decided to join up. My name is Kevin, I'm 28, and I live in Southeastern Massachusetts. Dream Theater is my favorite band. I listen primarily to heavy metal seeing as I was pretty muched raised on it. Big sports fan, all Boston area related teams. I used to play guitar, but not as much as of late. Well, that's all I can think of right now and I'm getting hungry. Time for breakfast.
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Hi, I've been a frequent lurker for a long time, finally decided to join up. My name is Kevin, I'm 28, and I live in Southeastern Massachusetts. Dream Theater is my favorite band. I listen primarily to heavy metal seeing as I was pretty muched raised on it. Big sports fan, all Boston area related teams. I used to play guitar, but not as much as of late. Well, that's all I can think of right now and I'm getting hungry. Time for breakfast.
Southeastern Mass checking in! Welcome, brother!
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Hi, I've been a frequent lurker for a long time, finally decided to join up. My name is Kevin, I'm 28, and I live in Southeastern Massachusetts. Dream Theater is my favorite band. I listen primarily to heavy metal seeing as I was pretty muched raised on it. Big sports fan, all Boston area related teams. I used to play guitar, but not as much as of late. Well, that's all I can think of right now and I'm getting hungry. Time for breakfast.
Welcome! Since my Isles are officially out of the playoffs now, I'll pull for the Bruins. Looks like they found a new starter between the pipes... Tuuka Rask looking good!
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Hi, I've been a frequent lurker for a long time, finally decided to join up. My name is Kevin, I'm 28, and I live in Southeastern Massachusetts. Dream Theater is my favorite band. I listen primarily to heavy metal seeing as I was pretty muched raised on it. Big sports fan, all Boston area related teams. I used to play guitar, but not as much as of late. Well, that's all I can think of right now and I'm getting hungry. Time for breakfast.
I'd lurk too if I was a Bruins fan.
GO SENS GO!!
The numerous Airplane references in this thread make me smile.
I'd watch my step if I were you.
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What's happenin'? First post on here. Love Dream Theater obviously, got there by way of Metallica, Megadeth, Symphony X, Testament. I'm 27 years old from Florida, watch a lot of sports (Orlando Magic basketball, Gators football/basketball, Falcons football). I already feel at home with Airplane references and an Alestorm fan within the past few posts. From the avatar of course you can gather my favorite show is Arrested Development. Love to meet new people too, so please don't hesitate to send me a message.
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What's happenin'? First post on here. Love Dream Theater obviously, got there by way of Metallica, Megadeth, Symphony X, Testament. I'm 27 years old from Florida, watch a lot of sports (Orlando Magic basketball, Gators football/basketball, Falcons football). I already feel at home with Airplane references and an Alestorm fan within the past few posts. From the avatar of course you can gather my favorite show is Arrested Development. Love to meet new people too, so please don't hesitate to send me a message.
(https://media.nowpublic.net/images//50/7/507925bc98b0d03d94a32b02b363c684.jpg)
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If you like Megadeth, Symphony X, and Testament, we are a match.
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If you like Megadeth, Symphony X, and Testament, we are a match.
Absolutely, those are the bands that really started it all for me haha.
And I'm glad to see another AD fan here as well
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If you like Megadeth, Symphony X, and Testament, we are a match.
Absolutely, those are the bands that really started it all for me haha.
And I'm glad to see another AD fan here as well
Your positive disposition should go over quite well here :)
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Just posting to say that this thread had 666 replies and 6667 views before I posted in it...
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Just posting to say that this thread had 666 replies and 6667 views before I posted in it...
The white man's work is upon us...
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I didn't realize this thread existed, and I am 'new' seeing as I didn't really start posting until earlier this month even though I've been a member since August of '09 (I forgot that I made an account). But anyways, sup fools!?!
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Welcome, Mr. Pink! :neverusethis:
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Hi. I'm the DarkLord and I cage womangs.
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You missed out "boarding crossing".
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That's a myth. Like Santa Clauss or -D.T-
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i have returned 100%
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And you have been sorely missed.
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i hope all the constant house calls will stop now
please
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*puts down phone*
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whats worse is i cant answer. hooves man
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:lol
This is the best day of my life.
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Just wait for tonight. :eyebrows:
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Just wait for tonight. :eyebrows:
i do not like where this is going. maybe this was a bad idea
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And I thought you'd just been ignoring me!
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Unicorn is back! Woot! :metal
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My life is now complete.
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Hai guyz
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Why herro there.
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oh hai
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(https://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a373/Mirage-Leopard/OhHaiThar.jpg)
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Why hello...
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Hello newbies. Welcome to DTF, hope you enjoy your stay. Watch out for AcidrainLTE, he is known for being a Iain and he likes wearing skirts. We still love him though.
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And watch out for me, because... I'm another DTF member. You can't trust DTF members!
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oh hai
N00B
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oh hai
Love the custom title. :lol Welcome, enjoy your stay.
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HI NOOBS
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I've been lurking in the forums for a while so I may as well say hi.
First got into DT a couple years ago, before that was a fan of pretty much any thing hard rock/metal. Came in through Rock Band I guess, just was amazed by the badassishness of Panic Attack. I am now convinced that the only way that anyone could write Octavarium is if they were the fucking Jewish messiah. That is what Dream Theater is to me now. Other favorite songs are The Glass Prison (arpeggios have never been more intense), ItNoG, TCoT, and pretty much every one of their songs that are over 14 minutes long. Also into Coheed, Metallica, Iron Maiden, Rush, and Zeppelin.
I'm finding new songs by DT every day and am freaking out that they're quickly becoming one of the only bands I listen to any more.
I'm a Jewish daywalker from southern Vermont. Wassap//?
EDIT: This un's a young un; got into their generic songs at 14, and since then have been shifting from CM and As I Am to Change of Seasons and, um, possibly Learning to Live (trying to get into it but having a bit of trouble. Everyone on this forum seems to rave about I&W and LtL, but I just can't interest myself in that spacey synth style Rudess was using in their earlier albums.)
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You know, I never posted in this thread when I joined last year.
Hi, I'm Sinth. I don't have deviant opinions on song quality or enjoy putting things in lists, no sirree!
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Learning to Live (trying to get into it but having a bit of trouble. Everyone on this forum seems to rave about I&W and LtL, but I just can't interest myself in that spacey synth style Rudess was using in their earlier albums.)
Welcome! And FYI, that's not Rudess on I&W, its Kevin Moore. Every thread in the Dream Theater sub-forum is dedicated to him.
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Ah, sorry. I wasn't sure if Moore left after their first album or Images and Words.
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He left after Awake. Then they got good ole Derek in for a bit before Jordie joined them on SFAM
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Dream Theater fan number 84928309428309284230 raised to the 7th power reporting in!
I'm mainframe004. If you've seen this name on other sites/forums, then say hi to me and I might remember you. XD
My favorite album: Images and Words.
Favorite things to do: listen to DT (obviously), play video games.
Other favorite metal acts: Machinae Supremacy, Symphony X, Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, Dark Moor, Meshuggah, Opeth, Racer X and more.
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Welcome, mainframe004! Enjoy your stay here. ;D
Nice choice of bands, btw.
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Trolling 12 year olds on TinyChat at 4AM because I have nothing better to do.
Dream Theater fan number 84928309428309284230 raised to the 7th power reporting in!
I'm mainframe004. If you've seen this name on other sites/forums, then say hi to me and I might remember you. XD
My favorite album: Images and Words.
Favorite things to do: listen to DT (obviously), play video games.
Other favorite metal acts: Machinae Supremacy, Symphony X, Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, Dark Moor, Meshuggah, Opeth, Racer X and more.
Welcome! :tup Sounds like you'll fit in just fine here.
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hey guy's, well im a Dream Theater "virgin" :blush i've been into them i think last week:P.. so far my favorite song by them will probably be: A Nightmare To Remember.. this song rocks!!!
btw, im going to see them this Summer and it's gonna be my first metal concert :metal and i will see Jordan Rudess on stage!!! my favorite keyboardist!!!=)!!!
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I require you to explain what other metal bands you enjoy.
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I require you to explain what other metal bands you enjoy.
hmm well i discovered metal by the band " Rhapsody Of Fire" :metal but i have others:)..
Dream Theater
Rhapsody Of Fire
EPICA
Iron Maiden
Kamelot
Symphony X
Stratovarius
Children Of Bodom
Blind Guardian
Behemoth
Dimmu Borgir
Angra
Apocalyptica
Black Sabbath
Dio
Nightwish (with Tarja)
Death
Dethklok
Diablo Swing Orchestra
Pyramaze
Iced Earth
Judas Priest
Lamb Of God
Luca Turilli
Megadeth
Metallica
Nile
Opeth
Ozzy Osborne
Ov Hell
Pantera
Pink Floyd
Rush
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You Pass.
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You Pass.
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(https://www.theboxset.com/images/reviewcaptures/1495capture_lotr104.jpg)
YOU SHALL NOT PASS!
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Very good taste, you have.
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Very good taste, you have.
Yoda speak you do?
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metal bands
Pink Floyd
Wtf.
Generally though, most of those bands range from good to great with only a couple of stinkers, so I think you'll fit right in here! Welcome. :)
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Very good taste, you have.
Yoda speak you do?
Yes.
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I require you to explain what other metal bands you enjoy.
Diablo Swing Orchestra
We should be friends.
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I require you to explain what other metal bands you enjoy.
Diablo Swing Orchestra
We should be friends.
Oki ;D
and thanks for the welcome guy's really appreciate it=)!!! stay metal :metal
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Just out of curiosity, favourite song from DSO?
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Just out of curiosity, favourite song from DSO?
well i got into them last weekend :blush but i have to say:
Balrog Boogie and Poetic Pitbull Revolutions :metal
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Balrog Boogie is fantastic, but I enjoy Rag Doll Physics just ever so slightly more than those two. If you haven't heard their second album, Sing Along Songs for the Damned and Delirious, you must ASAP. It's phenomenal.
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Hey what's up, I'm Hoppipolla. I'm from the Seattle area although I frequently travel the left coast. I've been a DT fan since right before Train of Thought came out. My uncle, who passed away in 1996, was a huge dream theater fan also and unfortunately I was not old enough to enjoy them with him back then (I'm 24 now, he passed when I was 10).
I recently got to see them live for the first time at their one-off headlining show in Portland, which was amazing.
If I had to pick 2 favorite albums they would be Metropolis & Octavarium. I can't quite pick a favorite song yet, I've been working on that for awhile...
Sorry I haven't had time to photoshop myself a signature and find a good avatar yet, they will come in time.
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No rush with the avatar and sig, welcome to the forum! :D
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Hey, I was at the Portland date too. Such an amazing show!
Welcome to the forums. :tup
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Hey what's up, I'm Hoppipolla. I'm from the Seattle area although I frequently travel the left coast. I've been a DT fan since right before Train of Thought came out. My uncle, who passed away in 1996, was a huge dream theater fan also and unfortunately I was not old enough to enjoy them with him back then (I'm 24 now, he passed when I was 10).
I recently got to see them live for the first time at their one-off headlining show in Portland, which was amazing.
If I had to pick 2 favorite albums they would be Metropolis & Octavarium. I can't quite pick a favorite song yet, I've been working on that for awhile...
Sorry I haven't had time to photoshop myself a signature and find a good avatar yet, they will come in time.
Great story and welcome!
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I'm not sure it is possible to pick a favorite DT song... maybe at that moment you can pick one, but it changes quickly lol
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I'll try to rundown some of my feelings about some songs and albums so you know a little more about my DT tastes..
1. I've listened to Octavarium (song) and A Change of Seasons more then any other DT songs. I would say that the live version of Octavarium is my favorite DT song of all time simply because JR's continuum work always amazes me. So Octavarium is my favorite epic
2. The Glass Prison is my favorite song in the AA-suite. Everything about it is amazing from start to finish. MP's drumming had never been so predominate up to that point.
3. Another Day is a song that I have dedicated to my Uncle and sometimes get too wrapped up into the song. The alternate take in GH+21 is almost better then the original.
4. I'm not much of a fan of WDDU because it simply doesn't feel like DT without Labrie. I really like "Afterlife" though and I love when they perform WDDU stuff live.
5. Space Dye Vest is my favorite song off of Awake
6. GLass Prison >> Repetence >> Root of all evil >> Shattered Fortress >> This Dying Soul
7. Stream of Consciousness is my favorite song on Train of Thought. I'm not as big of a fan of "In The Name of God" as most people
8. The first album I listened to from start to finish was "Falling into Infinity" because one of my family members owned it. The first DT songs I ever listened to was "Glass Prison" & "Ytse Jam"
9. I always knew that Metropolis Pt 2 was a concept album but never once read online the entire story. I finally figured it all out a few months ago.
10. I am active within the DT bootleg community and love listening to live stuff almost as much as studio stuff.
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6. GLass Prison >> Forsaken >> Root of all evil >> Shattered Fortress >> This Dying Soul
WAT? Surely you mean Repentance?
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@ Liking SDV over other Awake tracks: that'll make for some interesting discussion DT-side. Good thing you joined after Blob left. :lol
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It's my favourite track from Awake as well, nothing weird about that!
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As I recall, it's the song DTF loves to hate. Meh.
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I thought that was Scarred and TDEN.
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6. GLass Prison >> Forsaken >> Root of all evil >> Shattered Fortress >> This Dying Soul
WAT? Surely you mean Repentance?
Yes yes, sorry, I was trying to type too fast apparently before going to work.
SDV is beautiful, especially the lyrics. Plus, I'm a big fan of how DT uses samples throughout their music, so this song definitely does it for me.
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NOOB!
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Plus, I'm a big fan of how DT uses samples throughout their music, so this song definitely does it for me.
Awesome, me too! It's a particular area that really splits the fanbase though, some people hate it.
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Age: 15
Gender: Male
Hey guys, I'm not really into metal at all much anymore but this seems like a really cool forum with a lot of good people, which is hard to come by. I listen to a lot of classical and soundtrack. I listen to I listen to a lot of ambient music and folk music. Also ambient folk music. I guess, to give a few names..... Pain of Salvation, Nick Drake, Gavin Castleton, Philip Glass, Yann Tiersen, The Dear Hunter, Damien Rice, Sufjan Stevens, Queen, The Beatles, Ulver, Alcest, Kevin Gilbert, John Adams (composer) Demians, Marillion, Tom Waits, Toy Matinee, Tori Amos, Chroma Key, Will Knox, John Williams, Jeremy Soule, Dare, Clint Mansell, Manes, Bang on a Can, Max Richter, The River Empires, and Kevin Gilbert.
I guess the most interesting thing I can say about myself is that I am a soundtrack composer. I actually get paid to compose for local stuff (amateur video games and college presentations and what-not) and hopefully I will make it big on this. I have also started producing for local hip hop acts. I do make lots of other music simply for my enjoyment and put most of it here https://www.last.fm/music/Tremor+Control . I am a mostly self-taught pianist, guitarist, cellist, drummer, thereminist and producer. I guess you could say I am REALLY involved in music for my age of 15.
But that's not important, what's important is that abididiobibopdi fujficjfi avnvivnvo mbibombio bo.
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But that's not important, what's important is that abididiobibopdi fujficjfi avnvivnvo mbibombio bo.
I completely agree.
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Well said, and a warm welcome! Awesome that you're already starting living the dream with getting paid for something you like to do...at 15! Now I'm just jealous :P
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WELCOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!! -tosses confetti into the air- ;)
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WELCOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!! -tosses confetti into the air- ;)
Thank you for the confetti!
And about the whole living dream thing, not until I hear my stuff through an actually orchestra!
But I do this kind of thing... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DamIkvSkGyE most of the stuff is dark and electronic...
After browsing the forum for a few hours, I can tell already that some of the funniest people in the world are posting here :lol
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Hey all,
I'm new, so I thought I'd introduce myself. ;) My name is Josh, I'm 27, and I've been a Dream Theater fan since I was 17; I got into them through other prog rock bands, ordered Images and Words from ebay, and loved it so much that I ended up getting the rest of them. Now I own all of the albums.
I just saw Dream Theater open for Iron Maiden, too, just three days ago. What an amazing experience...it wasn't only just my first time seeing Iron Maiden, it was my first time seeing Dream Theater, too! They both rocked (I'm a huge Maiden fan as well, so this was like a dream come true), although I wish DT had played for longer. I really need to see them on a headliner tour next time they come around Ohio.
My favorite Dream Theater album...hmm. That would probably be either I&W, Awake, Six Degrees Of Inner Turbulence, Systematic Chaos, or Scenes From A Memory. I also love the new album as well.
Other favorite artists/bands...Yes, Rush, The Beatles, King Crimson, Spock's Beard, Transatlantic, Gentle Giant, Camel, Nektar, Gong, Black Sabbath, U2, Depeche Mode, REM, Genesis, etc. I love prog rock in general.
Anyway, good to be here!
Josh
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Hey all,
I'm new, so I thought I'd introduce myself. ;) My name is Josh, I'm 27, and I've been a Dream Theater fan since I was 17; I got into them through other prog rock bands, ordered Images and Words from ebay, and loved it so much that I ended up getting the rest of them. Now I own all of the albums.
I just saw Dream Theater open for Iron Maiden, too, just three days ago. What an amazing experience...it wasn't only just my first time seeing Iron Maiden, it was my first time seeing Dream Theater, too! They both rocked (I'm a huge Maiden fan as well, so this was like a dream come true), although I wish DT had played for longer. I really need to see them on a headliner tour next time they come around Ohio.
My favorite Dream Theater album...hmm. That would probably be either I&W, Awake, Six Degrees Of Inner Turbulence, Systematic Chaos, or Scenes From A Memory. I also love the new album as well.
Other favorite artists/bands...Yes, Rush, The Beatles, King Crimson, Spock's Beard, Transatlantic, Gentle Giant, Camel, Nektar, Gong, Black Sabbath, U2, Depeche Mode, REM, Genesis, etc. I love prog rock in general. And Christina Aguilera
Anyway, good to be here!
Josh
Fixed it for you.
Welcome :D
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*Patiently waits for guitarded's cousin*
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*Patiently waits for guitarded's cousin*
:lol
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Ok. Here is DTF's new n00b but I warn you don't call me like that. If you do I'll sig you. :P
From Istanbul, TURKEY. I consider myself a real fan of DT. I've listened them since SFAM but of course I dig their every album.
I hope we are getting well cos I'm very handsome. :P ;D
Hello to you all!
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Ok. Here is DTF's new n00b but I warn you don't call me like that. If you do I'll sig you. :P
From Istanbul, TURKEY. I consider myself a real fan of DT. I've listened them since SFAM but of course I dig their every album.
I hope we are getting well cos I'm very handsome. :P ;D
Hello to you all!
Greetings. ;)
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Ok. Here is DTF's new n00b but I warn you don't call me like that. If you do I'll sig you. :P
From Istanbul, TURKEY. I consider myself a real fan of DT. I've listened them since SFAM but of course I dig their every album.
I hope we are getting well cos I'm very handsome. :P ;D
Hello to you all!
SLOL! Hello mate! welcome to da båååds
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SLOL to everyone!
Oh wait.
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I've been about here a long damn time, but I've not got round to posting, introducing or generally interacting in any way. But hot piss am I a lurker.
Its mostly because I'm a moody Englishman.
But since I've had a good day, and I'm feeling posty.
Good Evening DTF.
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Good evening good sir. *tips hat*
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HOORAY! This forum needs more Englishmen, moody or otherwise.
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This forum needs some Asian power.
And welcome, sir!
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Nah this forum needs more Scots!
Welcome anyway :D
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More Africans
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Nah this forum needs more Scots!
Welcome anyway :D
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/_eosGkndaIFM/SwqdaGncxDI/AAAAAAAAK30/ACRFA3P7L-o/s400/Groundskeeper_Willie1.png)
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Nah this forum needs more Scots!
Welcome anyway :D
I'm up North if thats good enough for you?
Cheers for the welcome all.
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Hello, My name is Jeremy and I am addicted to Dream Theater...
lol
kinda true
been eyeing the forum for a while... registered... and never noticed the acceptance email thing, so technically ive been a member for a while but just started posting a few days ago...
ummm... thats pretty much...
im 19, and my musical taste is pretty wide... i will listen to anything from (pre 21st century breakdown) green day to some mushuggah...
*flinches*
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Nah this forum needs more Scots!
Welcome anyway :D
I'm up North if thats good enough for you?
Cheers for the welcome all.
I suppose that's alright. The closer to Scotland the better :biggrin:
And welcome Jeremy!
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Hello, My name is Jeremy and I am addicted to Dream Theater...
lol
kinda true
been eyeing the forum for a while... registered... and never noticed the acceptance email thing, so technically ive been a member for a while but just started posting a few days ago...
ummm... thats pretty much...
im 19, and my musical taste is pretty wide... i will listen to anything from (pre 21st century breakdown) green day to some mushuggah...
*flinches*
The more Meshuggah fans the better. :metal Welcome!
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Hello, My name is Jeremy and I am addicted to Dream Theater...
lol
kinda true
been eyeing the forum for a while... registered... and never noticed the acceptance email thing, so technically ive been a member for a while but just started posting a few days ago...
ummm... thats pretty much...
im 19, and my musical taste is pretty wide... i will listen to anything from (pre 21st century breakdown) green day to some mushuggah...
*flinches*
The more Meshuggah fans the better. :metal Welcome!
not really a fan
but i do appreciate
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Appreciation is cool too.
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There should be quite a few people coming in today
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...and they seem to be sticking to the DT sub-forum.
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Hiya folks, another n00b in the house! My name is Rob, and I'm from Cornwall, which is the ass-end of the poxy little bunch of islands across the pond that is ironically named 'Great' Britain. I've been into DT since '95 when I bought Awake on a whim from a secondhand store (yeah I know, some pillock sold it... or maybe nicked it, never listened to it, then sold it....) when I was in town with a mate of mine. Got it back stuck the kettle on and gave the cd a spin. Never did get the cup of tea... we're like Holy Crap!.. play it again. The rest is history. I don't normally do fan sites, but I heard the news about Mike last week (slow, huh?) and needed to know what the hell was going on, so I googled, lurked for a while then found that a lot of you guys and gals think much the way I do, so here I am! A pleasure to be here, and I hope to stick around and shoot the breeze some.
The beers are on me! ;D
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Welcome Odysseus! :tup
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Welcome home, champion of Ithaca
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Hooray, another Brit! We're building up quite the collection now. :D
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Hello Odysseus. I like your ice cream.
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Welcome!
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We need to get Odysseus & Rob on the chat forum. I'd love to see them chat with their lingo. Welcome Odysseus!!!
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TRIUMPHANT champion of Ithaca
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Welcome!
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We need to get Odysseus & Rob on the chat forum. I'd love to see them chat with their lingo. Welcome Odysseus!!!
Rob me, RobD, or Rob as in Odysseus so that'd involve getting him on the chat forum twice?
Also, I never did this thread.
HULLO I AM ROB I AM NEW THANKS PLEASE.
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LOL ROBWEBSTER IS NUB. WELCOME NUB.
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HI AND BYE SIR.
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Yeah, so I know I've been post-spamming quite a bit today, but I just registered last night. Long time stalker, and I wanted to contribute my opinion on something, so here we are....
Hello everyone!
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@robwebster i really shouldn't be talking since i never introduced myself in here either
Hello!
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I never introduced myself in here, I don't think...
Hello everyone! :D
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Hello n00bs.
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We need to get Odysseus & Rob on the chat forum. I'd love to see them chat with their lingo. Welcome Odysseus!!!
Rob me, RobD, or Rob as in Odysseus so that'd involve getting him on the chat forum twice?
Also, I never did this thread.
HULLO I AM ROB I AM NEW THANKS PLEASE.
Ow you my fine sir. The one and only. *Tips hat*
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Welcome home, champion of Ithaca
Ahhhh.... another SX fan? Splendid!! :tup
Hooray, another Brit! We're building up quite the collection now. :D
Marvellous. Maybe we could have our own subforum called 'Dear Old Blighty'.... at least we could get decent real ale in there....
Hello Odysseus. I like your ice cream.
That's what all the ladies say... hurrhurr.... ::)
We need to get Odysseus & Rob on the chat forum. I'd love to see them chat with their lingo. Welcome Odysseus!!!
Lingo?.... that's the Queen's English, dammit!! :yarr
Thanks to all you folks for the welcome. Now I gotta go get an avatar. Hmmm.....
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Hey Odysseus, as people have said, good to have another Brit in here.
It also means there will be people on when Americans are asleep and we're in lolbrittime!
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Marvellous. Maybe we could have our own subforum called 'Dear Old Blighty'.... at least we could get decent real ale in there....
This is such a great idea.
I'll start stocking up on Old Speckled Hen.
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Marvellous. Maybe we could have our own subforum called 'Dear Old Blighty'.... at least we could get decent real ale in there....
This is such a great idea.
I'll start stocking up on Old Speckled Hen.
Some of us american blokes love Old Speckled Hen too!
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Marvellous. Maybe we could have our own subforum called 'Dear Old Blighty'.... at least we could get decent real ale in there....
This is such a great idea.
I'll start stocking up on Old Speckled Hen.
Some of us american blokes love Old Speckled Hen too!
Awesome, had no idea you could get it over there! :D
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4 packs at any specialty beer stores. You know I know where the stores are. :laugh:
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Marvellous. Maybe we could have our own subforum called 'Dear Old Blighty'.... at least we could get decent real ale in there....
I like this idea very much so indeed. ;D
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Marvellous. Maybe we could have our own subforum called 'Dear Old Blighty'.... at least we could get decent real ale in there....
This is such a great idea.
I'll start stocking up on Old Speckled Hen.
Ahhh... you, sir, are clearly a gentleman and a scholar! May I be so bold as to recommend also the Wadworths 6X, Abbot Ale, Legend, Marston's Pedigree, Old Peculier, Tanglefoot, Exmoor Stag, Roaring Meg, Barebones, Frenchman's Creek, and Greene King IPA...... Mmmmm..... ;D
Marvellous. Maybe we could have our own subforum called 'Dear Old Blighty'.... at least we could get decent real ale in there....
I like this idea very much so indeed. ;D
Make it so, number one!! :tup
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Abbot is amazing, Old Peculiar and Greene King are rather good, and the rest I've never tried. To be honest when I go to a proper pub I tend to ask the barman/maid to surprise me with whatever ale they have on tap. :lol
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Sigh, I regret making a post in this thread....
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Why?
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Keeps coming up under "new replies" section, and I have no idea in hell as to what everyone is talking about here.
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Hey people, new over here...
...that's it.
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Welcome :tup
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Hey people, new over here...
...that's it.
Why hello there.
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Monk from mp.com. From the States but in Rome studying theology. Love taking pictures and watching movies. :)
Oh yeah... I guess Dream theater is an okay band too. :hat
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hai there :D
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Welcome!
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I've never introduced myself.
Hallo world.
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I've never introduced myself.
Hallo world.
Hallo.
:laugh:
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Hi and welcome!
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Hey all, I'm your newest n00b. :yarr
Enjoy your stay, but dont drink the water
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Hey all, I'm your newest n00b. :yarr
Hai :D
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Abbot is amazing, Old Peculiar and Greene King are rather good, and the rest I've never tried. To be honest when I go to a proper pub I tend to ask the barman/maid to surprise me with whatever ale they have on tap. :lol
ahh...sigh...busty british bar maids.
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Hey all, I'm your newest n00b. :yarr
Welcome to us.
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Hey all, I'm your newest n00b. :yarr
Enjoy your stay, but dont drink the water
boil it first
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hi, my name is alex and ive been a dream theater fan for five years now... Im the reason JayOctavarium knows about this band, and now the bastard convinced me to become a part of this site. So here I am, boring you to tears with this hopelessly redundant introduction. I like going to the movies, taking long walks on the beach, and listening to Kenny G... He did play the sax on Another Day, right? :facepalm: At any rate, i will enjoy discussing with you all.
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Welcome :lol
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hi, my name is alex and ive been a dream theater fan for five years now... Im the reason JayOctavarium knows about this band, and now the bastard convinced me to become a part of this site. So here I am, boring you to tears with this hopelessly redundant introduction. I like going to the movies, taking long walks on the beach, and listening to Kenny G... He did play the sax on Another Day, right? :facepalm: At any rate, i will enjoy discussing with you all.
ALEX!!! finally. oh and didint Lars Ulrich appear on Lines in the Sand? :neverusethis:
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no, that was Ray Charles you dumbass.
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no, that was Ray Charles you dumbass.
off topic much. haha seriously though alex... YOU ARE FINALLY HERE!!!
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I love you. F*cking racist.
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I love you. F*cking racist.
I anticipate a DTF.org personality boost with this new member's joining. And I rejoice.
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I love you. F*cking racist.
I anticipate a DTF.org personality boost with this new member's joining. And I rejoice.
It's an inside joke. So is part of my signature. Al and I pranked called a local band, and they litterally went with the call for like 2 hours.
A couple quotes from that call:
"OMG! JETSTREAM!!! I F*CKING LOVE YOU GUYS!!!!... But you f*cking suck.."
"wait, your last name is Munk? as in Monkey? as in Porch Monkey?? YOU F*CKING RACIST!!!!!"
haha wow we are screwed up
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Hi, this is my n00b-introduction post:
My name is Mads and I come from Norway, but live and study in Santa Barbara, CA at the moment (the Halloween celebration here in Isla Vista is pretty sick, btw...).
I listen mostly to progressive rock and progressive metal, but also a lot of other stuff like classic rock, death metal and some electronica (my "everything-playlist" in spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/kartmaze/playlist/6hXgFl93xRr68duf7MKm0K). Dream Theater has been my favourite band for 5 years or so.
I've played guitar for 7 years and I play guitar in a band back in Norway (MySpace-link in my sig), where I do most of the composing and lyrics-writing. And I'm a 2006 Norwegian gokart champion.
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Welcome!
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Hey gaiz! I've been visiting this site for like the last month, every day, hoping for updates on the status with DTs drummer haha, so I decided I may as well make an account. I live in Australia, Melbourne, currently studying n working part time (sigh!). I pretty much have grown up playing (or at least attempting to) play guitar along with Dream Theater. Although I'm not the DT fan I used to be, I still enjoy keeping up with the goss, latest material and, from time to time, going back and listening to some classic DT. I am heavily into Animals as Leaders, trying to learn a bunch of their tunes on guitar, but really enjoy listening to other extreme/technical/post metal bands such as Periphery, Isis, Pelican, Maudlin (leaving/bath!), Ulver, Godspeed you!... etc. Hope to see y'all around :D
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Hey gaiz! I've been visiting this site for like the last month, every day, hoping for updates on the status with DTs drummer haha, so I decided I may as well make an account. I live in Australia, Melbourne, currently studying n working part time (sigh!). I pretty much have grown up playing (or at least attempting to) play guitar along with Dream Theater. Although I'm not the DT fan I used to be, I still enjoy keeping up with the goss, latest material and, from time to time, going back and listening to some classic DT. I am heavily into Animals as Leaders, trying to learn a bunch of their tunes on guitar, but really enjoy listening to other extreme/technical/post metal bands such as Periphery, Isis, Pelican, Maudlin (leaving/bath!), Ulver, Godspeed you!... etc. Hope to see y'all around :D
Welcome! Glad to have you. ;)
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Hey gaiz! I've been visiting this site for like the last month, every day, hoping for updates on the status with DTs drummer haha, so I decided I may as well make an account. I live in Australia, Melbourne, currently studying n working part time (sigh!). I pretty much have grown up playing (or at least attempting to) play guitar along with Dream Theater. Although I'm not the DT fan I used to be, I still enjoy keeping up with the goss, latest material and, from time to time, going back and listening to some classic DT. I am heavily into Animals as Leaders, trying to learn a bunch of their tunes on guitar, but really enjoy listening to other extreme/technical/post metal bands such as Periphery, Isis, Pelican, Maudlin (leaving/bath!), Ulver, Godspeed you!... etc. Hope to see y'all around :D
:tup at bolded.
Wecome!
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Still fairly new here. So I thought I'd say hi.
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Still fairly new here. So I thought I'd say hi.
Sup! Stick around long enough and you might get your own artist smiley. :tup
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Still fairly new here. So I thought I'd say hi.
Welcome!
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kartmaze2: Hei Mads! Hva gjør du i (på?) Isla Vista når du KAN være i Trondheim? :P Utvekslingsstudent?
Welcome from a fellow uekte Trondhjæmmer. :)
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kartmaze2: Hei Mads! Hva gjør du i (på?) Isla Vista når du KAN være i Trondheim? :P Utvekslingsstudent?
Welcome from a fellow uekte Trondhjæmmer. :)
Takk! :)
Jepp, stemmer! Tilbake i Trondheim etter nyttår, da... 30 grader og skyfritt her, så det er jo én grunn... ;)
EDIT: translation:
kartmaze2: Hi Mads! What are you doing in Isla Vista when you CAN be in Trondheim? :P Extension student?
Welcome from a fellow non-native Trondheimian. :)
Thanks! :)
Yup, correct! Back in Trondheim after new year, though... 30 degrees and cloud free here, so that's one reason... ;)
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wat
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Consider it revenge to all the people talking in spanish now and then :P
30 degrees... I could live with that! You're doing the right thing staying there for a while. Rain and the typical ice cold wind is the thing here right now :(
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Consider it revenge to all the people talking in spanish now and then :P
30 degrees... I could live with that! You're doing the right thing staying there for a while. Rain and the typical ice cold wind is the thing here right now :(
In other words, classic spring-summer-fall Trondheim weather, then. In the winther, of course, there's just a lot of snow... :P I'm probably going to get a 'cold shock' when I get back... But it's the best place to be, nonetheless! :biggrin:
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Not just a lot of snow! It melts, too! And becomes shiny ice you can fall on! And then more snow comes on top of that ice! Woo! But still I love this city :heart
But yeah, very typical. Enjoy your warm weather while you can!
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Hey! I'm new here!
Algo Fonix here introduced me to this forum (and also introduced me to DT a while back!!!)
This seems like a cool place! :3
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Hai :D
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Hey! I'm new here!
Algo Fonix here introduced me to this forum (and also introduced me to DT a while back!!!)
This seems like a cool place! :3
It is a cool place. :tup Stick around, get to know some people and you will feel like a regular member in no time.
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It is a cool place. :tup Stick around, get to know some people and you will feel like a regular member in no time.
:3 Will do, the forum seems very welcoming already!
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It is a cool place. :tup Stick around, get to know some people and you will feel like a regular member in no time.
:3 Will do, the forum seems very welcoming already!
Noob thread: check
Profile: check
Pic: check
All in only eleven post, I'm impressed. Let's see how long it takes to find all the emotes. :daddy:
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:godisgood:
The most important one.
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:godisgood:
The most important one.
This man speaks truth. :lonestar:
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It is a cool place. :tup Stick around, get to know some people and you will feel like a regular member in no time.
:3 Will do, the forum seems very welcoming already!
Noob thread: check
Profile: check
Pic: check
All in only eleven post, I'm impressed. Let's see how long it takes to find all the emotes. :daddy:
Haha, emotes aren't really my thing.. (☞ﾟ∀ﾟ)☞ because I just tend to make my own with text..
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Hahaha!
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Welcome Kura! :)
EDIT - HOW HAS NO ONE ASKED THIS YET?! What are your favorite bands?
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This post was meant to go in the chat thread. Haha. Disregard plz.
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I'm still pretty new here, and I realised I haven't posted here yet.
Evenin', DTF.
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Welcome!
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Welcome, Madman! :33
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Welcome! :laugh:
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Madman, your posts so far have been great!
Welcome welcome!
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Thanks for the warm welcome, guys. Looking forward to getting to know this place. Also, welcome Kura (again!)!
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Hi everyone, I'm Sam, I'm 18 years old and I'm in my first year at university studying computer science. Dream Theater have been my favourite band for nearly 2 years now. My favourite album is a tie between Images and Words and Awake. My other favourite bands are Porcupine Tree, Pink Floyd, System of a Down, Blur, The Beatles and Rush. Looking forward to getting to know the community here! Ta
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Hello and welcome Sam! Great music taste, I see.
You'll fit in great here :tup
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Welcome!
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Good to have you, bud.
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Hi everyone, I'm Sam, I'm 18 years old and I'm in my first year at university studying computer science. Dream Theater have been my favourite band for nearly 2 years now. My favourite album is a tie between Images and Words and Awake. My other favourite bands are Porcupine Tree, Pink Floyd, System of a Down, Blur, The Beatles and Rush. Looking forward to getting to know the community here! Ta
Ah, good taste. Welcome m'dear. :tup
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Good Evening fellow DT fans. My names Jon, I'm 19 and have been into DT since Scenes came out through my dad who also is a big DT fan. Yes I was only 8!! Still my favourite band to this date. Led Zeppelin are also another one of my favs and have the 4 symbols tattood on my arm. I'm a big prog, metal and rock fan. I live in the UK and am currently training to be a railway maintenance engineer. So HI!!!!!! By the way I despise that guitar I'm playing (it's not mine) hence the funny face.
(https://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs385.snc3/23519_1433226839128_1486644504_1190296_7783125_n.jpg)
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Welcome!
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Welcome to all newbies!
:biggrin:
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HI JON!
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HI JON AS WELL
Also, just thought I'd post this excerpt from my MSN convo:
My friend: are you doing your fiddly hand thing?
Me: the finger clicking?
My friend: i can imagine that as being your withdrawal thing too
My friend: no
My friend: the weird dancing hands
My friend: dancing with each other.
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HI JON AS WELL
Also, just thought I'd post this excerpt from my MSN convo:
My friend: are you doing your fiddly hand thing?
Me: the finger clicking?
My friend: i can imagine that as being your withdrawal thing too
My friend: no
My friend: the weird dancing hands
My friend: dancing with each other.
wat
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Thanks for the warm welcome and haha @marvellous ok then haha
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Aye, everyone. Been a Dream Theater fan for a good while, and I'm also a huge fan of several other progressive metal bands, not to mention some hard rock and metal bands, so I thought perhaps I'd fit in here. I'm also a member of the Alter Bridge forums since they're good and active, and I've administrated several forums myself. I'm an avid artist and such, too, as well as a musician and a soccer player!
I hope I'll find some interest and stick around, everything looks really nice around here! :)
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I just saw your art, dude that's insane. Welcome. :tup
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Welcome!
Where in Virginia are you from?
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I just saw your art, dude that's insane. Welcome. :tup
Oh, wow, thanks! I really appreciate the welcome and the compliments. :)
Welcome!
Where in Virginia are you from?
Thanks! I'm around the Roanoke area, actually. Your profile says you're going to Tech, that's awesome, man! I have a few friends who are currently enrolled there.
Thanks for the welcomes, you guys!
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Welcome aboard to all newbies! Enjoy the ride! We have popcorn: :corn
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Welcome aboard to all newbies! Enjoy the ride! We have popcorn: :corn
And bacon. :godisgood:
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Fully stocked snackbar :corn :godisgood: it keeps me coming back for more! :yarr
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Thanks! I'm around the Roanoke area, actually. Your profile says you're going to Tech, that's awesome, man! I have a few friends who are currently enrolled there.
Thanks for the welcomes, you guys!
I'm actually not far from you, I live in Danville. Welcome!
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Getting laid made up for the, otherwise, dull Christmas day.
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wat
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Getting laid made up for the, otherwise, dull Christmas day.
This is how I like to welcome all new DTF women.
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Hi everyone. My name is Anders and I'm from Norway. I've been listening to DT since ToT was released (It was In The Name of God that got me into DT and the "world" of progressive music). And I have been lucky enough to have seen DT live on the last three consecutive tours, each time when they played in Norway. And I'm also member of DTNorway. :smiley:
Apart from DT I'm also listening to Rush, Symphony X, Porcupine Tree, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbbath, Pink Floyd, Kamelot, Steve Vai, Ayreon and various other prog rock groups and other heavy metal bands.
I'm also very into reading books (history, fiction, thriller, horror and humor), Monty Python, Mythbusters, The Simpsons, watcing movies, playing video games, sudoku, Formula 1, cars, computers and miltary aviation.
I hope I'll experience many fun and exciting stuff in the time to come.
Cheers, and prog ROCK ON! :laugh: :metal
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Welcome Anders! What good music taste you have :D
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Welcome DP_Gumby. Fellow nordmann here. Are you on the DTN forum? If so, what's your nick there?
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Welcome Gumby!
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Welcome, fellow Northener!
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Hello everyone!
I'm not really a Dream Theater fan anymore. I used to listen to them a lot. But I still like to follow the band and get every release they put out. I generally came here because I find a lot of people who listen to Dream Theater open minded and nice people. And this just seems like a nice place to me.
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Don't worry, half the people here doesn't listen to DT (anymore).
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I don't believe I have ever formally introduced myself. I am MasterLomaxus. Thank you
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Welcome DP_Gumby. Fellow nordmann here. Are you on the DTN forum? If so, what's your nick there?
Yeah, I'm on the DTN forum. My nick there is The forsaken prophet ;)
It's really hard to figure out where I've got my inspiration for the nick on the DTN forum btw ::)
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I should probably have posted this like a week ago when I joined. Needles to say I just realized this post exists.
My real name is Diego but I go by Nekov, I'm 24, live in Argentina and as far as my musical taste I'm mainly into prog and metal. I do like some other bands outside of those genres but it is not often I find one that interests me.
I also love reading, specially Sci-fi.
Don't know what else to tell you about me.. so I'll wrap it up here.
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Hey fellas, name is max and i've been a longtime lurker here but haven't really had the spheres to really say anything. I'm a junior in college playing baseball on a scholly (any other college baseball players?? or high school for that matter?) and born and raised in fargo, nd. Ive never seen the movie so don't even ask, i know :facepalm: so whatsup? I could use some bacon but don't know how to virtually create it. :sadpanda:
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Fargo is a excellent film!
And please help yourself to some bacon! :godisgood:
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https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=hot%20karl
:|
Welcome to DTF. Enjoy your stay.
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Hello everyone!
I'm not really a Dream Theater fan anymore. I used to listen to them a lot. But I still like to follow the band and get every release they put out. I generally came here because I find a lot of people who listen to Dream Theater open minded and nice people. And this just seems like a nice place to me.
Welcome. Yeah, a lot of us don't listen to DT a whole lot anymore (well, I'll still have my phases), but we're still here cause it's just a great forum/community.
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im 18 years from minnesota. I love dream theater, easily my favorite band. dream theater really changed my life. I used to only listen to christian music. im not saying theres anything wrong with christian music but its once i heard dream theater, i realized how incredibly boring it can be. once my cousin showed me dream theater about 2 years i immediately got in to bands like chevelle, the mars volta, muse, audioslave, and red hot chili peppers. Since then i have expanded my musical likings sooo far, for instance two of my favorite bands right now are protest the hero and between the buried and me, 2 bands that i never thought i would listen to seriously in my entire life. Even though i have only known of dream theater for 2 years, i have all of their cds and all dvds and i know pretty much everything there is to know about dream theater, so you could say im a pretty committed fan. I am soo greatful to have discovered dream theater because they completely changed my view on music.
k now that thats over, I am currently going to a community college working on generals and next year i plan on transferring to a 4 year college to major in music business to become an A&R coordinator.
just a list of other bands i love:alter bridge, andromeda, blackfield, circus maximus, an endless sporadic, filter, gordian knot, incubus, korn, linkin park, LTE, opeth, passion pit, porcupine tree, rush, spocks beard, system of a down, tool, 311.
I look forward to no longer having a life after discovering this website :)
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Hi,I'm Japanese active as recording or support bassist.
And a big fun of DT.
I've practiced many DT's songs,and improve my skill.
I posted several videos on youtube.
https://www.youtube.com/user/nhbass1
There's no DT's songs, because of the copyright...
But I hope you enjoy :)
Sorry about my primitive English.
My best regards.
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Hi everyone; I've been lurking here for the better part of the last couple months and finally decided to register. My name's Pete, and I'm from just outside Toronto. I'm 23 (turning 24 in like a week) and I've been a fan of Dream Theater for probably about 6 or 7 years. I'm not exactly new to the forum game - I moderated the biggest non-official Metallica forum on the net for a couple of years, so I hopefully shouldn't come off as too 'noobish'.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to contributing to some discussions here and, most likely, being turned on to a bunch of cool music and whathaveyou.
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At first I thought the other guy named Seventh Son was back, and I was worried.
Welcome though, enjoy your stay.
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Hi everyone; I've been lurking here for the better part of the last couple months and finally decided to register. My name's Pete, and I'm from just outside Toronto. I'm 23 (turning 24 in like a week) and I've been a fan of Dream Theater for probably about 6 or 7 years. I'm not exactly new to the forum game - I moderated the biggest non-official Metallica forum on the net for a couple of years, so I hopefully shouldn't come off as too 'noobish'.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to contributing to some discussions here and, most likely, being turned on to a bunch of cool music and whathaveyou.
Welcome.
This fourm is clearly the best them.
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Great, another Canadian. Welcome anyways. :biggrin:
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Welcome!
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Holy crap my computer science class was full of fail today. It filled my fail quota for weeks. Apparently the perimeter/area of a rectangle is one of the hardest concepts to grasp now in days.
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Holy crap my computer science class was full of fail today. It filled my fail quota for weeks. Apparently the perimeter/area of a rectangle is one of the hardest concepts to grasp now in days.
Nice welcome.
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Welcome! I hope you enjoy your stay here and satisfy your doubts about perimeters and area.
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:lolpalm: Woops wrong thread. I guess I'll add to that fail myself.
Welcome!
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EDIT: asdf
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For future reference, the chat thread is not always the first stickied thread. :tup
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I know how to calculate area and perimeter of a rectangle, so I think I'll be fine.
Additionally: there seems to be a past member named SeventhSon, and I've been advised to change screennames. The only real reason I chose this one is because the one I usually go by, Polaris, was taken already. This was the best one I could come up with in the minute or so I took to consider a screenname.
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EigthSon?
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I know how to calculate area and perimeter of a rectangle, so I think I'll be fine.
Additionally: there seems to be a past member named SeventhSon, and I've been advised to change screennames. The only real reason I chose this one is because the one I usually go by, Polaris, was taken already. This was the best one I could come up with in the minute or so I took to consider a screenname.
The only other Seventh Son that I know of left a while ago, and I don't think we'll see him back anytime in the future. I think you're fine with your current username.
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alright everyone :yarr loving the forum its really great to be chatting to all you fine people about our favorite thing:-) i play the guitar and i sing i have been playing and singing scince i was tiny and my dad played me weather reports birdland and blew me away!! this started me on the road to music and my journey to dream theater heaven :metal
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Welcome.
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welcome!
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I'm not really a newb since I was an avid poster on the original dreamtheater.net forums years ago, but I haven't really been back since. After posting a bit on the last.fm Dream Theater forums, I realized I missed it. So here I am :)
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Well maybe i should introduce myself then too. I'm new here but been a fan of Dream Theater since my band's guitarist (at the time) played me SDoIT (Disc 2) in the car (2002) as we were driving to the studio to record that band's debut EP (which co-incidentally was a concept album). I'm from Finland (28 y/o) and i'm a drummer, been playing the drums for about 18 years now. I don't consider myself a Dream Theater fanatic but i do enjoy their music, mostly releases up until 'Train of Thought'; the newer ones are still a work in progress. I have currently two bands; ENDRIVE (some kind of metalcore-ish -> www.myspace.com/endrive) and a new band CASSIE (postpop/postrock; whatever you wanna call it). So here i am! Ooh forgot to mention, i use and endorse Dream Cymbals (www.dreamcymbals.com)
peace love and understanding,
- torspo
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I know how to calculate area and perimeter of a rectangle, so I think I'll be fine.
Additionally: there seems to be a past member named SeventhSon, and I've been advised to change screennames. The only real reason I chose this one is because the one I usually go by, Polaris, was taken already. This was the best one I could come up with in the minute or so I took to consider a screenname.
The only other Seventh Son that I know of left a while ago, and I don't think we'll see him back anytime in the future. I think you're fine with your current username.
I dunno about "a while ago", it was only a few months ago.
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Great, another Canadian. Welcome anyways. :biggrin:
OI! Whachu got against maple syrup and beavers?
Welcome to all the new folk, 'specially the Canadians, eh.
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I know how to calculate area and perimeter of a rectangle, so I think I'll be fine.
Additionally: there seems to be a past member named SeventhSon, and I've been advised to change screennames. The only real reason I chose this one is because the one I usually go by, Polaris, was taken already. This was the best one I could come up with in the minute or so I took to consider a screenname.
The only other Seventh Son that I know of left a while ago, and I don't think we'll see him back anytime in the future. I think you're fine with your current username.
I dunno about "a while ago", it was only a few months ago.
A few months ago pretty much means that he's completely faded out of my memory. :P
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Hey,
i seem to be well known on this site already thanks to acidrainlte....
but anyway, my name is Iain, i'm from scotland, and my favourite bands are DT and A7X.
i also run the unofficial avenged sevenfold forum over at https://chapter-four.info (https://chapter-four.info)
we've recently merged with another a7x site called a7xfans, so now we're even bigger.
my favourite DT album is probably Awake.
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my name is Iain
Boy will your life be hard on this forum....
you'll get it sooner or later
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...I think you'll get it sooner or later :lol
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:lol
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:facepalm:
:facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm:
No way. Hahhahahahahhahaha.
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lol
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:rollin
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Hey,
i seem to be well known on this site already thanks to acidrainlte....
but anyway, my name is Iain, i'm from scotland, and my favourite bands are DT and A7X.
i also run the unofficial avenged sevenfold forum over at https://chapter-four.info (https://chapter-four.info)
we've recently merged with another a7x site called a7xfans, so now we're even bigger.
my favourite DT album is probably Awake.
Welcome to the DTF. Yes it's true, we've heard of you.
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Hey,
i seem to be well known on this site already thanks to acidrainlte....
but anyway, my name is Iain, i'm from scotland, and my favourite bands are DT and A7X.
i also run the unofficial avenged sevenfold forum over at https://chapter-four.info (https://chapter-four.info)
we've recently merged with another a7x site called a7xfans, so now we're even bigger.
my favourite DT album is probably Awake.
IS THIS ABOUT THE WAY I WALK?!?!
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You are a legend.
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I totally thought this was the chat thread :lol disregard this post.
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I've been lurking around here for a few days, and I thought I should go ahead and introduce myself.
I was introduced to DT a little over a year ago, and now I own just about everything they've done.(I'm glad to know there's more people like me out there. ;D)
Anywho, as for my username, it's a pretty obvious combination of Metropolis and Polaris(As in the Megadeth song: Rust in Peace......Polaris)
So.......yeah....um....Hi.
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I've been lurking around here for a few days, and I thought I should go ahead and introduce myself.
I was introduced to DT a little over a year ago, and now I own just about everything they've done.(I'm glad to know there's more people like me out there. ;D)
Anywho, as for my username, it's a pretty obvious combination of Metropolis and Polaris(As in the Megadeth song: Rust in Peace......Polaris)
So.......yeah....um....Hi.
Hey man, welcome to the forum! Enjoy your stay.
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I've been lurking around here for a few days, and I thought I should go ahead and introduce myself.
I was introduced to DT a little over a year ago, and now I own just about everything they've done.(I'm glad to know there's more people like me out there. ;D)
Anywho, as for my username, it's a pretty obvious combination of Metropolis and Polaris(As in the Megadeth song: Rust in Peace......Polaris)
So.......yeah....um....Hi.
Dream Theater and Megadeth, my two favorite bands :biggrin: Welcome dude.
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i just popped my DTF cherry (oi, what an odd image) in the Devin Townsend thread, so i should probably make the "official introduction post" and say hi.
i've been into Dream Theater since SDOIT came out, and have followed the band on and off since then; somewhere in between SC and BCSL, i became truly obsessed (not sure why the timing, but it's when Octavarium fully clicked for me, so that sparked a whole new dive into the band's music). i'd rank SDOIT and SFAM at the top of my favourites, i guess, with Octavarium and I&W close behind.
my other obsessions are Dev, Ulver, Porcupine Tree, Nine Inch Nails, Radiohead, Meshuggah, Moonspell, and Tool, among many others.
hi!
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Sounds like you'll fit in pretty well here :tup
I hope our fanatic circle jerking in the Devy thread doesn't scare you off. We're just really excited for the two new albums. :lol
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i'm sure i'll join in the circlejerks. i just need to get to know y'all first. :D
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EDIT wrong thread :blush
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i just popped my DTF cherry (oi, what an odd image) in the Devin Townsend thread, so i should probably make the "official introduction post" and say hi.
i've been into Dream Theater since SDOIT came out, and have followed the band on and off since then; somewhere in between SC and BCSL, i became truly obsessed (not sure why the timing, but it's when Octavarium fully clicked for me, so that sparked a whole new dive into the band's music). i'd rank SDOIT and SFAM at the top of my favourites, i guess, with Octavarium and I&W close behind.
my other obsessions are Dev, Ulver, Porcupine Tree, Nine Inch Nails, Radiohead, Meshuggah, Moonspell, and Tool, among many others.
hi!
Hi, and welcome to the Porcupine Tree/Opeth forums. Enjoy your stay!
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Want to give me a birthday present? Subscribe to my youtube! Here's the new vid! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gM39yOTCFvU
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"This video is a duplicate of a previously uploaded video."
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oops! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSKAR8sJ0T4
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oh and that wasn't meant to be in the newb thread. I meant chat :(
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Hi! I've posted a bit in GMD but thought I should officially introduce myself here. I've lurked around here for about a year, and I've been a DT fan since '93. Also a fan of progressive music/metal/whatever so I'm looking forward to throwing in my $.02 from time to time!
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Welcome and do you play League of Legends? Because your name is a character in the game. ha
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my bad, wrong thread
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Hi. I've been lurking for a while and thought I should get an account.
So yeah. Hello everyone.
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Oooh, lurking. Creepy. *shiver*
I mean...welcome!
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Welcome!
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Hey everyone!
I just found this site recently (I signed up feb. 9) and started posting/viewing threads during the past week or so..
And I gotta say, I love this site :metal
Seems like you're all mostly familiar with each other, which I think is pretty awesome ;D
So I felt the need to introduce myself a little.
The name's Aramatheis (obviously), I am Canadian, and I'm a pretty big Dream Theater fan (also fairly obvious). I like pretty much everything DT has ever done, apart from a few select songs (off of FII). I'm also a big fan of Flyleaf, Finger Eleven, Journey, System of a Down, All That Remains, Amon Amarth, Demon Hunter, The Eagles, Trivium, August Burns Red, Shadows Fall, Slipknot, Paramore, Rhapsody of Fire, Styx, Queen and a bunch of others :)
I wish I could say that I'm an aspiring musician.. but sadly I don't play an instrument. :'(
I am, however, a big fan of the drums, and really wish I could learn to play them.
So while I like to think that I'm a huge Dream Theater fan, I hardly know anything about the technical/musical aspect of their music.
Anyways, I'm looking forward to being a member of this wonderful site!
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Hey everyone!
I just found this site recently (I signed up feb. 9) and started posting/viewing threads during the past week or so..
And I gotta say, I love this site :metal
Seems like you're all mostly familiar with each other, which I think is pretty awesome ;D
So I felt the need to introduce myself a little.
The name's Aramatheis (obviously), I am Canadian, and I'm a pretty big Dream Theater fan (also fairly obvious). I like pretty much everything DT has ever done, apart from a few select songs (off of FII). I'm also a big fan of Flyleaf, Finger Eleven, Journey, System of a Down, All That Remains, Amon Amarth, Demon Hunter, The Eagles, Trivium, August Burns Red, Shadows Fall, Slipknot, Paramore, Rhapsody of Fire, Styx, Queen and a bunch of others :)
I wish I could say that I'm an aspiring musician.. but sadly I don't play an instrument. :'(
I am, however, a big fan of the drums, and really wish I could learn to play them.
So while I like to think that I'm a huge Dream Theater fan, I hardly know anything about the technical/musical aspect of their music.
Anyways, I'm looking forward to being a member of this wonderful site!
Welcome! :smiley:
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Welcome to DTF. Have some bacon... :godisgood:
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hi everyone
i'm a new poster and i've never joined a forum before. i'm 24 and currently unemployed :blush
but i really like dream theater and i play guitar really well. i love music, especialy prog!
cheers
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Hi, Snape. I thought you died in the sixth book. :neverusethis:
I hope you enjoy your stay. This is an amazing place to hang out. :metal
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i died in the seventh book man
:neverusethis: i like that face
:neverusethis: :neverusethis: :neverusethis:
:yarr nice smileys here
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You're 24?
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Sorry, a man called ogrejedi put a big trauma on me with that people-dying-on-Harry-Potter-books thing.
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wow i forgot there was a thread about this and i have 80 posts, i should have done this the day i signed up lol...
one of my friend introduced me to Dream Theater while i was in high school (around 2008) but when Black Clouds and Silver Linings came out i was amazed how these awesome musicians can write awesome music:)... and since that album i've been fan of them :metal and it's also my favorite album by them
of course i listen to some other bands than Dream Theater:)... here's some of the list what i mainly listens
01. Rhapsody of Fire
02. EPICA
03. Kamelot
04. Symphony X
05. Nightwish
06. Haggard
07. Metallica
08. Megadeth
09. Rush
10. Genesis
11. Kiss
12. Death
13. Cannibal Corpse
14. Pink Floyd
i also listen to some Indie, Hip-Hop (french rap), Progressive Rock, some french musicians of where i'm from (Quebec)...
:)
the only thing that i hate in metal is that "metalcore" (don't judge me or anything).. i don't know why i hate that sort of music
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Damn it I was told to introduce myself by a man sucking on his pipe. Take me as I fucking am!
:metal :metal
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Damn it I was told to introduce myself by a man sucking on his pipe. Take me as I fucking am!
:metal :metal
finally
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I haven't introduced myself here yet...
Well everyone calls me Shammas, I love music (obviously), I play guitar mainly, and a little bass and keyboards, all self taught. I like video games, I'm pretty nerdy, and I'm an Xbox Live celebrity. ;D
I'm 19, and I work to make money so I can go to school for music. I'm young, foolish, crazy, and I love DT (That's why I'm here). I hope we can all get along and be friends.
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Sounds like you'll fit in here perfectly man. Enjoy the insanity.
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Welcome!
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Welcome all. ;)
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So, antonio banderas is sexy.
but tri.ad is sexier.
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So, antonio banderas is sexy.
but tri.ad is sexier.
Lol, noob. Wrong thread. :P
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So, antonio banderas is sexy.
but tri.ad is sexier.
Lol, noob. Wrong thread. :P
how?
boooom.
edit you said to be continued in chat thread. im up for the challenge.
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Ricky did you get skype yet?
We should all get on skype because its friday and as usual I have nothing going on.
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Ricky did you get skype yet?
nah too lazy but i will.
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Happy Cozmo Day. Don't spam the spam thread.
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Happy Cozmo Day. Don't spam the spam thread.
Lol I'm a dumbass I thought this was the chat thread.
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Protip: The top stickied thread is not always the chat thread.
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I fail.
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I think that I missed that thread along the road ;D
My name is Konrad (or Conrad, more American :D ) and I'm from Poland. I work as a paramedic / nurse in Neurosurgery Clinic. I'm also a bass player since I was 15, so now it will be 13 years. Generally that's all about me ;) Funny thing is that I wrote almost 1100 posts, and never been introducing here ;) better later than never, stay heavy :metal
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Hello my name is Michael, GGG's Husband, and I’m 23 years old. GGG introduced me to DT back when we first started dating. I love the nice mix they have with their music.
My career started in High School where I started working at the Local TV station in News, WWCI TV10. After a few months I left with several months of News Producer credits under my belt. I then entered the Digital Media program at the local college IRSC, then called IRCC.
While there I worked for several companies, including the City of Port st. Lucie, edited the program’s promotional reel, and helped the instructors make many of the finals for my video classes.
After that I went to the Advanced Film Technology Program at Valencia Community College. While there I learned far too many things to list and worked on three feature films. Unfortunately I had to cut my time in that wonderful program short when the economy started to fall and I went back to work at the family company, LoPresti Aviation.
While there I was responsible for all video and photography for the company. Including working with legendary aerial stunt coordinator J.W. “Corkey” Fornof. Then in this down economy I decided to breakout and start my own business. I chose to make something new instead of looking for a new job that didn’t exist.
Now I am a Full time Engineer at a national television station TBN, I run my own Website/Print business called MnDMedia, I am a Partner at Ecclesia Productions, and i have a part time position with a local marketing firm. I also volunteer at Framework Productions a local Christian ministry. I stay pretty busy but I am always up for new and interesting projects.
Im looking forward to getting to know fellow DT fans. :)
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How long is your memberh?
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ok I'm GGG's husband and who the fuck are you
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No, no, I'm Levander Williams.
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Hello everyone, I'm Peter Klaven.
;)
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Hello everyone, I'm Peter Klaven.
;)
Hi Peter Klaven
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Hello everyone, I'm Peter Klaven.
;)
Really? I hadn't noticed!
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Hello everyone, I'm MetalManiac666.
;)
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Dude, welcome to the forum!
You'll love it here, I'm sure of it
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Greetings DTF!
Just realized I've never formally introduced myself to you folks. Been lurking 'round these parts for a little over a year now after making a much-needed exodus from the MP.com boards.
In case there are any old-timers or DT fanclub buddies from back in the day, I am a former Ytsejam mailing list addict (from the pre-forum days on the interwebs) & former member of the Houston, TX Area Ytsejammers (Houston Jammers) mailing list group that was pretty active in the 1999-2004 time period.
Still trying to 'figure out' the vibe around here, but have felt quite at home.
Entonces, iMucho Gusto, amigos!
In the words of Spicoli, "Let's party!" :yarr
=-Compadre-=
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Welcome. You seem like a pretty cool dude, and should therefore post more.
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Hello everyone, I'm Peter Klaven.
;)
Totally... Totes McGotes. Latress on the menjay.
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Oh hi, I have a few posts already but I just saw this thread. My name's Andy, and I'm a noob. I'm loving the posting atmosphere here!
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I love Rush, man.
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Oh hi, I have a few posts already but I just saw this thread. My name's Andy, and I'm a noob. I'm loving the posting atmosphere here!
Welcome.
I love Rush, man.
I love Rush too. You'll find other Rush fans on the boards as well.
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My name's Andy, and I'm a noob. I'm loving the posting atmosphere here!
And I love you.
Welcome!
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Hello everyone!!
I'm Oskar. You don't know me, but i've been reading this forum for a very long time, a year or so in fact, so i "know" quite a lot of you. ;D I thought it was about time i actually joined the forum, and actually interact with you.
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Hello everyone!!
I'm Oskar. You don't know me, but i've been reading this forum for a very long time, a year or so in fact, so i "know" quite a lot of you. ;D I thought it was about time i actually joined the forum, and actually interact with you.
A wise choice, sir. Welcome aboard!
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Hello everyone!!
I'm Oskar. You don't know me, but i've been reading this forum for a very long time, a year or so in fact, so i "know" quite a lot of you. ;D I thought it was about time i actually joined the forum, and actually interact with you.
That is a brilliantly sinister first post. Nice work.
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Hello everyone!!
I'm Oskar. You don't know me, but i've been reading this forum for a very long time, a year or so in fact, so i "know" quite a lot of you. ;D I thought it was about time i actually joined the forum, and actually interact with you.
That is a brilliantly sinister first post. Nice work.
Thanks :lol
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Well, hello!
I've been a long-time lurker and have been reading around here for more than a year by now. I finally decided it'd be time to start posting as well, so here I am. I'm from Leipzig, Germany, 24 years old, going to college at the moment and, well, here I am. Looking forward to interact with you guys.
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Herro EdenHazard.
ANALYSIS.
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Welcome!
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Well, greetings! I'm a typical high school band geek. I play drumset and bass, and am currentlylearning xylophone/vibraphone. I've just finished a season of marching band and drumline, back to back, this school year, though it's my last. ( I can't march/it took up education/music I actually care about time) I'm a total geek for 80s metal, prog rock, and any music involving kickass bass and drums. Needless to say, after finding DT these last few months, I' ve been hooked. My favorite albums by our favorite ensemble are Awake, FII, IaW, 8V, and SC, in no specific order. I'm very glad to be accepted into this forum dedicated to such a wonderful band!
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Well, greetings! I'm a typical high school band geek. I play drumset and bass, and am currentlylearning xylophone/vibraphone. I've just finished a season of marching band and drumline, back to back, this school year, though it's my last. ( I can't march/it took up education/music I actually care about time) I'm a total geek for 80s metal, prog rock, and any music involving kickass bass and drums. Needless to say, after finding DT these last few months, I' ve been hooked. My favorite albums by our favorite ensemble are Awake, FII, IaW, 8V, and SC, in no specific order. I'm very glad to be accepted into this forum dedicated to such a wonderful band!
Can... can I touch you?
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In light of the recent (massive) influx of new members as we near the official announcement of the new drummer, I just thought I'd make my first contribution to this thread in ages. Welcome new members, to DTF! Enjoy your stay. :)
And Kevin Moore, if you're reading this, please join us.
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Welcome new members, to DTF! Enjoy your stay. :)
And Kevin Moore, if you're reading this, please join us.
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Kevin Moore, please join us.
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Well, hello!
I've been a long-time lurker and have been reading around here for more than a year by now. I finally decided it'd be time to start posting as well, so here I am. I'm from Leipzig, Germany, 24 years old, going to college at the moment and, well, here I am. Looking forward to interact with you guys.
Awesome username, though it's not many on this forum that would recognize it. :P
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I've been a member for 11 months now, but I just realized I didn't make a proper first post :facepalm:
This will have to do instead.
Hello all, I'm just another dude who loves DT, especially the more progressive side. (Favourite album is Awake)
I noticed quite a few people good at maths, so I hope I'll fit in :P
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I noticed quite a few people good at maths, so I hope I'll fit in :P
What do you mean by fit in? Are you good at math?
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I noticed quite a few people good at maths, so I hope I'll fit in :P
What do you mean by fit in? Are you good at math?
Yeah, I've been told I'm quite good at it. Doing Further Maths in my A Levels now.
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Oh hey there! Shows how observant I am, I notice the Newb thread only after I play around in the DT topics and some of the general topics. Shuddup I'm stupid Ok!
So, introductions, introductions...My name is Alice, I live in England, and I'm a friend of jonny108's or whatever the hell his username is on here >.< I'm sixteen, and currently bracing myself for my GCSE exams. In fact, I'm writing this on my revision break, just done a Chemistry paper. Grrr. Next year (at the end of compulsory education!) I'm studying English Language, English Literature, History and Theater in Sixth Form, and one day I hope to be an actress. I know, I know, I'm not going to make it, but a girl can dream can't she? I also really enjoy writing. This year I wrote a play inspired by SDOIT for a playwriting competition and I came in second place- One vote away from first! Umm, what else, what else...?
I'm abnormally short. Seriously. 16 year old girl's should not be struggling to reach 5'4". Mum is convinced that it's because I'm malnourished, I'm convinced that I am destined to be a hobbit. Not that I mind, hobbits are bad ass. Apart from Sam. Merry and Pippin though? Coolest. Hobbits. Evar.
Anyway, I've gone off on a tangent again. Blargh v.v I signed up here ages ago...It's just a matter of me not logging on. Ever. Whoopsie daisy.
I've already had plenty of welcomes from the Picture Post thread, and I hope to establish my presence in this forum after the exams are finished.
Anyway, I've rambled on long enough, bye!
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5'4" is not that short!
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5'4" is not that short!
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It is when all of your friends are giants v.v I'm one of the shortest people in my year. Plus, Mum, Dad, my friends, my boyfriend, even my teachers love to bring up how short I am. So yes, 5'4" is rather short where I come from. Sad face :(
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Oh hey there! Shows how observant I am, I notice the Newb thread only after I play around in the DT topics and some of the general topics. Shuddup I'm stupid Ok!
So, introductions, introductions...My name is Alice, I live in England, and I'm a friend of jonny108's or whatever the hell his username is on here >.< I'm sixteen, and currently bracing myself for my GCSE exams. In fact, I'm writing this on my revision break, just done a Chemistry paper. Grrr. Next year (at the end of compulsory education!) I'm studying English Language, English Literature, History and Theater in Sixth Form, and one day I hope to be an actress. I know, I know, I'm not going to make it, but a girl can dream can't she? I also really enjoy writing. This year I wrote a play inspired by SDOIT for a playwriting competition and I came in second place- One vote away from first! Umm, what else, what else...?
I'm abnormally short. Seriously. 16 year old girl's should not be struggling to reach 5'4". Mum is convinced that it's because I'm malnourished, I'm convinced that I am destined to be a hobbit. Not that I mind, hobbits are bad ass. Apart from Sam. Merry and Pippin though? Coolest. Hobbits. Evar.
Anyway, I've gone off on a tangent again. Blargh v.v I signed up here ages ago...It's just a matter of me not logging on. Ever. Whoopsie daisy.
I've already had plenty of welcomes from the Picture Post thread, and I hope to establish my presence in this forum after the exams are finished.
Anyway, I've rambled on long enough, bye!
Welcome!
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Thank you!
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I'm 4'11, you're not short.
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Seriously? You get rained on last then ^^
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Yeah seriously, how can you think that 5'4" is abnormally short? Average for girls is only something like 5'6" or 5'7". You sound very much normal height to me!
And welcome again, even though I already said it in the picture thread! :D
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I shall reiterate the fact that I live in an area of abnormal tallness :') There are 11 and 12 year olds taller than me in school, a lot of them!
And I thank you again!
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Welcome :D
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There are 11 and 12 year olds taller than me in school, a lot of them!
Then content yourself with the fact that you are a normal person surrounded by FREAKS! ;)
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I'm one of the shortest people in my year.
I'm impressed that you know everyone born in the same year as you. You must have a lot of Facebook friends.
:neverusethis:
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oh hai new female member :D
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Then content yourself with the fact that you are a normal person surrounded by FREAKS! ;)
But when everyone's a freak, doesn't that make them...normal? Thus making me the freak? XP
I'm impressed that you know everyone born in the same year as you. You must have a lot of Facebook friends.
:neverusethis:
Haha :') Yeah bbz. ma frendz list is ttly maxed out liek omg haha xxxxx
Don't make me type like that again, it burns!
oh hai new female member :D
Oh hai thar, another welcome ^^
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Normalcy can be defined by what is most prominent in a population. In this case, you would be a "freak" within your own immediate area, but in terms of humanity, you would be "normal". It depends on what domain of the population you want to focus on, just as words like "big" and "small" depends on what your internal reference is.
Hello, everybody! My name is Frank. I registered this account two years ago but actually decided to start using it now! I don't have too much to say, really. I'm finishing my freshman year of college now and I'm probably going to end up being a linguistics major with a focus on cognitive science and neuroscience. I love languages, and I'm learning Japanese currently. I also love writing and video games and video production.
I am practically deaf, with very little hearing in one ear. I do enjoy, however, playing instruments like the cello, guitar, and piano. I also am aspiring to develop a singing technique. Given that I'm here, you could probably gauge that I love progressive music and particularly Dream Theater. ;)
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Hi Frank, respect in all for you. Your music talents should be developing in all time. :tup
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Normalcy can be defined by what is most prominent in a population. In this case, you would be a "freak" within your own immediate area, but in terms of humanity, you would be "normal". It depends on what domain of the population you want to focus on, just as words like "big" and "small" depends on what your internal reference is.
Hello, everybody! My name is Frank. I registered this account two years ago but actually decided to start using it now! I don't have too much to say, really. I'm finishing my freshman year of college now and I'm probably going to end up being a linguistics major with a focus on cognitive science and neuroscience. I love languages, and I'm learning Japanese currently. I also love writing and video games and video production.
I am practically deaf, with very little hearing in one ear. I do enjoy, however, playing instruments like the cello, guitar, and piano. I also am aspiring to develop a singing technique. Given that I'm here, you could probably gauge that I love progressive music and particularly Dream Theater. ;)
Welcome! You seem to be an intelligent and well-spoken poster, so please don't fade into obscurity like the vast majority of people that post in the welcome thread.
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Hey DTF, I've posted a few times and I've lurked quite a lot but I haven't properly introduced myself really.
Anyway, I'm Matt and I'm from North Wales (My username is my middle name but also a village on the west coast of Wales). I'm 17, (18 in september) and I'm currently in college studying math, further math, chemistry, physics and computer programming.
Dream Theater are my favourite band and have been for over 2 years now. Thanks to this site I have expanded my musical tastes to that of Queesnryche, Chroma Key and Opeth, so thanks for that DTF.
You all seem like incredibly nice people and it will be a pleasure to post with you all. :smiley:
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Well welcome ;) Thank you for those nice words, it will be also pleasure to posting with you ;)
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Welcome to all! Nice to see some more Brits around here too :P
Hey DTF, I've posted a few times and I've lurked quite a lot but I haven't properly introduced myself really.
Anyway, I'm Matt and I'm from North Wales (My username is my middle name but also a village on the west coast of Wales). I'm 17, (18 in september) and I'm currently in college studying math, further math, chemistry, physics and computer programming.
Dream Theater are my favourite band and have been for over 2 years now. Thanks to this site I have expanded my musical tastes to that of Queesnryche, Chroma Key and Opeth, so thanks for that DTF.
You all seem like incredibly nice people and it will be a pleasure to post with you all. :smiley:
Seems we already have somethings in common, I'm Matt, 17, studying Maths, Physics, Computer Science & Chemistry Engineering. ;D
Normalcy can be defined by what is most prominent in a population. In this case, you would be a "freak" within your own immediate area, but in terms of humanity, you would be "normal". It depends on what domain of the population you want to focus on, just as words like "big" and "small" depends on what your internal reference is.
Hello, everybody! My name is Frank. I registered this account two years ago but actually decided to start using it now! I don't have too much to say, really. I'm finishing my freshman year of college now and I'm probably going to end up being a linguistics major with a focus on cognitive science and neuroscience. I love languages, and I'm learning Japanese currently. I also love writing and video games and video production.
I am practically deaf, with very little hearing in one ear. I do enjoy, however, playing instruments like the cello, guitar, and piano. I also am aspiring to develop a singing technique. Given that I'm here, you could probably gauge that I love progressive music and particularly Dream Theater. ;)
Welcome! You seem to be an intelligent and well-spoken poster, so please don't fade into obscurity like the vast majority of people that post in the welcome thread.
Also, This. :tup
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Welcome Nefyn!
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EDIT
sorry, wrong thread.
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Seems we already have somethings in common, I'm Matt, 17, studying Maths, Physics, Computer Science & Chemistry Engineering. ;D
You sound pretty awesome to be honest. Nice to meet a guy so similar.
Also, I had to spend 10 minutes to figure out how to properly quote :facepalm:
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Oh thata's just dandy, another Brit. Oh well, welcome Nefyn, have some bacon.... :godisgood:
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Hey all, finally found a good prog forum and stuff :D
I'm Revel and such... was introduced to Dream Theater a few months ago by a very good friend of mine and got hooked the first time I heard Octavarium.. Since said moment I've been collecting all kinds of music and such, a good amount of which I see threads about here and the rest I plan on posting and stuff :D
Sooooo.
I'll try to de-noob pretty quickly, but this forums a bit off from what I'm used to; no shoutbox.
Errr
I live in the mountains, a quiet, secluded ski town, smoke like a maniac, play instruments ( piano, accordion, drums and self-taught guitar )
What I'm looking to do here is touch up on my -very- little knowledge of prog history, bands, styles, and even some musical theory would be cool :D
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You're in a right place Revel :tup Welcome!!!!
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Welcome.
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Thanks everyone :D
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oh joy. now JayOctavarium has drafted me to this site. so, no he isnt insane, i've been the one he's posted about so many times :D so now that im the probie i say "Greetings, Programs!"
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damn straight
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Welcome Xygmund, despite your unpronounceable name!
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Welcome Xygmund, despite your unpronounceable name!
Xygmund = Zygmund? Possibly?
Welcome anyway!
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Xygmund = Zygmund? Possibly?
Welcome anyway!
Impressive sir. But to make things easier (and unfortunently less hysterical for me) pronounce my name as Zeigmund
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So I just wanted to say hello to everybody ;)
My name is Ola, I'm 19 and I'm polish. I've been listening to Dream Theater for 6 years. In 2005 me and my brother got a 'Scenes from a NY' (from his friends who called it 'a dolorous music'!) and we both fell in love with DT :heart SFaM is still my favourite album.
I've been to their concert only once in 2007, and I'm going to see them again in July.
Dream Theater is my #1 band, but I like Pink Floyd, Deep Purple, Dave Matthews Band too. I'm also getting into Genesis, Rush and Yes - the bands which my father always recommended to me but I wasn't mature enough to fully understand their music (;
Anyway, since we all have something in common ; ) it will be a pleasure to post with you guys.
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I only just noticed this thread, so I thought I should say hello in here. ;D
My name's Ross, I'm from Perth in Scotland and I run a football (soccer) website with a friend for a living. I'll be 26 in a couple of weeks, but I've only been listening to Dream Theater since around 2005-2006 after a friend introduced me to Octavarium. I seem to be obsessed with the band though, I just can't stop listening to them! Easily my favourite band and nobody else really comes close.
Favourite DT albums:
1. Images and Words
2. Train of Thought
3. Octavarium
Favourite DT tracks:
1. Metropolis Part 1
2. Learning to Live
3. Octavarium
4. In the Name of God
5. Take the Time/In the Presence of Enemies/A Change of Seasons - can't decide what to give the 5th spot to!
Music is one of my favourite hobbies and I listen to quite a lot every day (mostly Dream Theater!) I'm quite heavily into prog-metal at the moment, but also enjoy lots of other different types of rock and metal, post-rock, grunge, thrash etc. Here's my Last.fm profile: https://www.last.fm/user/krands
Unfortunately my friends don't really share the same taste in music as me, but I've made a friend online in the last 3 years who likes a lot of the same bands as me. He also lives in Glasgow, which has allowed me to go and see a lot of bands live over the last 18months or so which is great. We went to Prog Nation 09 in Glasgow which was my first time seeing DT live :metal (as well as Opeth, Bigelf and Unexpect). It was only a 90 minute show from DT unfortunately and I was hoping for a better setlist, but the performance was still great. Hopefully they come back to Glasgow in support of the new album and play a longer show. I NEED to see either Metropolis or Learning to Live live! :D
Not sure why it took me so long to join the forum, since I love Dream Theater and I've been involved with the internet and forums since the late 90s (I'm a senior moderator on a Pro Evolution Soccer video game fansite, so you don't have to worry about me breaking any rules or anything :lol)
Anyway, I'm rabbiting on for far too long now. Seems like a great forum, lots of friendly members and interesting chat going on :tup
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Heeeelllllllloooo new peoples!
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Hello foreigners.
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Hello everybody in DTF land, I have been lurking on this forum for awhile and finally decided to sign up.
I have been a fan since 2004 and the album that set it off was Train of Thought. I have only seen them once :(
(the infamous concert at the Pagent with the guy trying to get the stick that Portnoy threw and then the guy fell off the balcony)
Other bands that are my favorite are Rush, Porcupine Tree, Queen, The Beatles, Iron Maiden, Tool, and Opeth.
Other activities I enjoy are reading, and watching dvd's.
I look forward to chatting about DT and other topics with you all. :)
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Awesome avatar. :lol
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Awesome avatar. :lol
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Awesome avatar. :lol
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Old Blood, New Soul.
Hey all. I've missed this place. Not sure what happened but I used to hang here years ago. I think I probably joined 9 years ago-ish? Then one day about 5 or 6 years ago the site was gone. Couldn't locate it on DT's website. Not sure what happened but I was sad it was gone. So after many years on another board I figured I'd do a search to see if I could find a cool DT board again. Ba Bam!!! Once I started reading I noticed some of the names that I remembered. HefDaddy, Bosk, Millahh and Rumborak. Ha ha, even when I saw Rumborak's pic I thought "Oh yeah, the goat!".
Unfortunately, I have no clue what my old screen name was. Don't have access to that e mail to see if I am still in the system. I could have been deleted because of inactivity, who knows? At any rate, I'm glad to find this site again and look forward to chatting it up about DT at such a pivotal time in their career.
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I wouldn't have been around back then, but that's cool! :tup Welcome back.
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Sound like we need to create a welcome back grizzled, lost, veterans thread.
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Sound like we need to create a welcome back grizzled, lost, amnesiac veterans thread.
FTFY :biggrin:
And welcome back.
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WB
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Hi all!
After months of visiting this forum I decided to sign up.
Even though I've only been exposed to DT since 2008, I have collected all their albums, dvd's, etc. and as of last year my own Music Man BFR Petrucci guitar.
I've seen DT live twice and number three is coming up next month!
Musical interest: Death-/Black-/Prog-metal, Rock, Classical/Movie Scores, and all things Prog in general.
Anyways, excited to be here!
Tom
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Hello DTF community. After looking for an habitable forum and being pleased while lurking this one, I've decided to register an account here :tup.
My name's Christian (name, not religion :lol), I'm from Mexico City and I'm a big fan of all sort Progressive Rock.
----Some basic DT information about me (that nobody cares about)------
- DT are my favorite band, next to Pink Floyd.
- I haven't seem them live as yet. Hoping they visit us mexicans though, so I can fix this :lol.
- My favorite DT album is Metropolis pt.2.
- My favorite DT track is Octavarium.
- I discovered DT because of Rock Band (panic attack).
----Some non-DT information about me (that is even less cared about)------
- I play basic Piano/Keyboard.
...and that's pretty much it for the momment :rollin. I'll see you guys... on the road ;).
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Welcome new peeps. :hat
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Welcome new peeps. :hat
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Welcome new peeps. :hat
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Hi guys!
I'm Matt, 24, from Italy.
I know Dream Theater since 1998, and they pushed me to play the guitar.
I'm sorry because I introduced myself in the OtBoA's thread, I hope that the moderators will excuse me!
BTW, I've known this forum for a long time, and I decided tu register just few days ago.
I hope to enjoy my time here with you, and I hope to share opinions and ideas with you all!
I really hope to find some new amazing friends!
Oh, last but not least, sorry for my English, it's not so good!
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Wow, how did this thread elude my eyes? I looked around for it when I first joined, but couldn't find it for some reason.
So anyway, in spite of posting for like a day straight...
Hi, my name is Eric.
I live in Ontario, Canada. Though originally I'm from Russia.
Umm... Dream Theater have been on my radar for many, many years, but it's only within the last 4 or so that I pretty much started really paying attention and caught up with their entire library, history.
I'm usually the kind of guy who, in any medium, or subgenre of a medium, (music, for example), I'll latch onto one particular artist and pretty much live and breathe it. That would be DT in this case, even though I do listen to and love lots of other bands. Maiden, Fear Factory, Megadeth, Queen, Epica, and even non-rock stuff like Michael Jackson, Johnny Cash and recently to a lesser extent, some rap, I still hold DT above all else. So yeah, big fan of DT.
Studying to be an actor... Umm... I also sing, my dad was a singer, so I kinda inherited that. And I teach Art class, mostly to little kids, as a way to make money right now.
So yeah, I'm definitely liking these boards. It's a lot less packed than I thought it would be, and seems to have enough regulars to build an actual community, so I'll gladly become a part of it.
Also, Welcome, Matt!
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Hi, my name is Brandon and i am from Vermont. No, Vermont is not a town or a city, it is an actual state in the U.S.
I have been a lurker on here for a while and decided to join up 3 days ago.
I first got into DT in 2008 when i played Panic Attack on Rock Band 2. (I know it's lame) They pretty much opened up the world of prog to me, and now it has become my favorite genre of music. I am the only one out of all the people i know who likes DT and prog music in general.
Also MP was my inspiration to pick up the drums which have now turned into my main passion in my life.
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Welcome new ones :D
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Wow, so many new guys, making me feel like a grizzled, old timer(in tenure on DTF, we all know I'm older than dirt, age wise). Matt, don't worry about the english, half of the American posters suck at it too.
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Hi guys!
I'm Matt, 24, from Italy.
I've known Dream Theater since 1998, and they pushed me to play the guitar.
I'm sorry because I introduced myself in the OtBoA's thread, I hope that the moderators will excuse me!
BTW, I've known this forum for a long time, and I decided tu register just few days ago.
I hope to enjoy my time here with you, and I hope to share opinions and ideas with you all!
I really hope to find some new amazing friends!
Oh, last but not least, sorry for my English, it's not so good!
How dare you. How DARE you.
:P
Lonestar's right. The fact that you capitalize I's and the lettres at the start of a sentance alone puts you ahead of the bell curve.
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Hi guys!
I'm Matt, 24, from Italy.
I've known Dream Theater since 1998, and they pushed me to play the guitar.
I'm sorry because I introduced myself in the OtBoA's thread, I hope that the moderators will excuse me!
BTW, I've known this forum for a long time, and I decided tu register just few days ago.
I hope to enjoy my time here with you, and I hope to share opinions and ideas with you all!
I really hope to find some new amazing friends!
Oh, last but not least, sorry for my English, it's not so good!
How dare you. How DARE you.
:P
Lonestar's right. The fact that you capitalize I's and the lettres at the start of a sentance alone puts you ahead of the bell curve.
For that alone, he should get some bacon... :godisgood:
(I'll try to get bosky to get us a :pancetta: emote so you feel more at home)
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The hell is Pancetta?
/google...
Why the heck is it round?! Good lord.
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The hell is Pancetta?
/google...
Why the heck is it round?! Good lord.
It killer. Doesn't have the smokiness, but makes up for it with a sharp, saltiness. Don't knock it till you've tried it. :lonestar:
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Maybe when I go back to Italy :P
For now...pass the CanadianBacon.
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Maybe when I go back to Italy :P
For now...pass the CanadianBacon.
:facepalm:
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What? Gotta support my heritage.
Actually, had some peppercorn thick cut regular bacon while camping the other week, good stuff. Turkey Bacon is simply inferior.
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*ahem*
https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=6785.0
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Hey everyone, my name is Shahar and I'm from Israel. Dream Theater is my favorite band, and I play keyboards and guitar.
I hope to have fun here! :)
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There is a lot of fun here ;) Welcome!!!!
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Hey everyone, my name is Shahar and I'm from Israel. Dream Theater is my favorite band, and I play keyboards and guitar.
I hope to have fun here! :)
*waits for Super Dude to give a super jew welcome*
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Consider me checked in.
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Hi, I'm Marc. Joined DTF April 2011 and lurked since October (I wonder why?), but I just neglected to post here in newb world. I live in US-Florida.
Have been a DT fan since 2003....bummed that I hadn't heard of them before that (was busy starting a family instead of exploring new music). A buddy gave me Awake (he decided he didn't like prog anything, but knew I would like it). After listening, immediately looked for tour news and found out they had been in town just a week before :( .
Musical Tastes: I really like all types of music, but I seem to gravitate towards prog rock, prog metal, metal, jazz fusion and classical.
Fav. Bands: DT, Rush, Maiden, Yes,...and then Genesis, Metallica, Foo Fighters, Floyd, Porcupine Tree, Phish, Queen, Queensryche, Journey, Spyro Gyra, Steely Dan...and ZZ Top.
Hobbies: Drums & Perc., Basketball, Roller Coasters, Movies, Gaming, Fantasy Sports, watching Hockey, American Football and Baseball.
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Well, being a milkshake and such, I shoot you an "Ice to meet you!", Silent Ham.
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Figured I'd add some chicken pot pie to this buffet.
Welcome to the boards!
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Well, being a milkshake and such, I shoot you an "Ice to meet you!", Silent Ham.
Figured I'd add some chicken pot pie to this buffet.
Welcome to the boards!
Thank you both....and now I'm hungry!
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I see the 3 primary food groups are accurately represented in this thread: milkshakes, chicken pot pie, and ham. I think this was meant to be.
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I see the 3 primary food groups are accurately represented in this thread: milkshakes, chicken pot pie, and ham. I think this was meant to be.
I :rollin ed soo hard to that you don't even know...
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Hi my name is Chris, I'm 18, I've been logged in for a total of 1 day and 6 minutes, I'm from
Middle Earth Midlands in England.
I'm also a vocalist in my own Progressive Metal band 'Eyes Of Existence', who are heavily influenced by Dream Theater believe it or not, they're my favourite band alongside Coheed and Cambria (although I prefer DT, C&C I've grew up with).
Been a fan of DT since around 2005 when I discovered Octavarium, but my favourite album is SFAM which I bought shortly after. Favourite DT song? There's more than a few there. Maybe The Great Debate or Metropolis Pt. 1 or something like that.
Nice to be part of such a great site, hope I fit in. :D
Chris.
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Hey. My real name is Alex, but you can call me Var. I don't really care; whatever works.
I honestly am not the type that listens to metal, but after being showed to Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence and Octavarium, I've really appreciated Dream Theater as a band. I normally listen to music for its notes and not for its words, but I was amazed to see that some of DT's songs have blown both parts away. The amount of effort that they put into their songs really is amazing.
You'll often see me use selectively British spellings for things, but don't be fooled; I am American. I'm also the kind of person that works with computers often. I'm not the kind of person that you'd expect on a forum about a metal band, but I'm sure that I'll still fit in. :P
Anyway, I don't know how active that I'll be, but I'll probably stick around.
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Welcome to both of ye.
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As you begin to read this post, you might notice that my username is "Horatio" and my avatar is an animated GIF image of David Caruso walking slowly away from a greenscreen showing an exploding car, while putting on his sunglasses and activating slow-mo editing. You may think these two facts are just coincidences, perhaps a small joke played on this forum by the Illuminati while they plotted their continued monarchy over the world from the cyborg Nazi base on the moon (which Michael Bay tried to warn us about in the newest Transformers movie, but he failed and everyone thought the movie was just about a bunch of scrap metal robots pounding each other (no sexual innuendo intended)), but this would be wrong.
The real reason is that exploding cars (even faked exploding cars) and sunglasses are both fucking cool. What does this have to do with myself or Dream Theater, you ask? Well, Dream Theater is also fucking cool. Likewise, I am also fucking cool right now because it's summer, and the AC is on. Does Dream Theater record songs with maximum AC on to make them sound so cool? Someone should ask them that in an interview or something.
Anyway, my real name is Sri and I got invited here by a friend (Heretic). He was the guy who introduced me to DT (and a bunch of other bands as well, including Fair to Midland and Avenged Sevenfold, which also own as well). 5 favorite DT songs in no particular order: Learning to Live, Octavarium, Never Enough, Another Day, The Spirit Carries On. Still haven't listened to their entire library yet so don't expect that list to not change or anything.
Don't play any instruments or anything, though occasionally I dick around with MIDIs and software synths (lol). I do play a lot of videogames, though! They're probably some of the funnest things to play around!
So yeah. I'll be sticking around here, and hopefully fitting in and enjoying some fun times on this forum. :D
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We're very happy to have a new convert. If you enjoy non-DT prog metal, 70s rock, or post-1990 alt-rock, you'll fit right in here. (Also, synthesizers are fucking awesome. Almost as awesome as drums.)
Anyways, make yourself at home, and if you don't have a girlfriend, feel free to bitch about it at the Lonely Hearts' Club.
Thank you for joining! :biggrin:
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The real reason is that exploding cars (even faked exploding cars) and sunglasses are both fucking cool.
Cool Guys Don't Look At Explosions (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sqz5dbs5zmo)
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The real reason is that exploding cars (even faked exploding cars) and sunglasses are both fucking cool.
Cool Guys Don't Look At Explosions (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sqz5dbs5zmo)
Something we should all aspire to. It should be the forum anthem.
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Looking at explosions should be a ban-worthy offense.
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The real reason is that exploding cars (even faked exploding cars) and sunglasses are both fucking cool.
Cool Guys Don't Look At Explosions (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sqz5dbs5zmo)
Something we should all aspire to. It should be the forum anthem.
The more you ignore it, the more indie you look.
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The real reason is that exploding cars (even faked exploding cars) and sunglasses are both fucking cool.
Cool Guys Don't Look At Explosions (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sqz5dbs5zmo)
Something we should all aspire to. It should be the forum anthem.
The more you ignore it, the more indie you look.
It's a lot like not looking into the camera when you take a picture of yourself. It's like, sure, you can look directly into it, but what's the point?
Looking at explosions should be a ban-worthy offense.
It already is, right next to having a girlfriend, going out with friends, and being active on the forum for less than 12 hours a day.
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The real reason is that exploding cars (even faked exploding cars) and sunglasses are both fucking cool.
Cool Guys Don't Look At Explosions (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sqz5dbs5zmo)
Something we should all aspire to. It should be the forum anthem.
The more you ignore it, the more indie you look.
It's a lot like not looking into the camera when you take a picture of yourself. It's like, sure, you can look directly into it, but what's the point?
Looking at explosions should be a ban-worthy offense.
It already is, right next to having a girlfriend, going out with friends, and being active on the forum for less than 12 hours a day.
Well, it looks like I'll never be ban-able, then. :lol
Though I do like giving the camera eye the occasional straight stare. It helps bring out meh rape face.
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Welcome my son... welcome to the machine!
welcome horatio!
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Oh hey, I guess I never introduced myself. A friend pointed this way and I'm really liking it here. Listen to a lot of music, Metal being my primary, but I'm pretty much open to any genre as long as I find what I'm hearing good. I've got a soft spot for Lady Gaga, so thats testament enough.. Anywho, looking forward to being here!
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I've got a soft spot for Lady Gaga
Mortal Enemies we are. Prepare to do battle to the death.
JK :neverusethis:
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Hey all,
I am a rather long time lurker and poster at MPforum, and long time lurker rare time poster at JPforum.
Since the split with MP, I have been wandering around here more. And since Kyo's interview with JLB, and the crap storm that has been swirling around MP since, I decided enough is a enough with his forum. Granted, I already kind of sided with DT more, but the childish veiled insults from MP recently was the tipping point. And really, the policing at that forum gets a little too silly. I recall the thread about the interview, and the poster was completely respectful. Yet the people there slung mud.
Any way, that said, this looks like a solid place, glad I could come on board!
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Hello, new brovinsky! ^^ We are always happy to have a new convert; please proceed to General Discussion and Music; that's where all the action's at.
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Welcome aboard you scally wag :yarr
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Hello,
well, er... I'm pretty bad at talking about myself or worse, introducing myself so... just wanted to welcome everyone :) I've been listening to DT for 5 and half a year now (started with borrowing Octavarium and realising my life will never be the same anymore) and seen them live four times. Though there are several other bands I'm borderline obsessed with and I don't always listen mainly to DT, they've remained my favourite band for a lot of different reasons, and after a brief period of uncertainty after a certain event last autumn, I've no doubts it won't change after the last concert. ;)
The "other" aforementioned bands I love are Riverside, Katatonia (actually, my nickname is inspired by one of their song titles), Porcupine Tree, Pain of Salvation, Opeth, Anathema, The Pineapple Thief, and also a lot of other bands I really like but won't list them now to avoid an uber-long post. I listen mostly to rock and metal (progressive being my favourite), but am fairly open-minded to other stuff as well.
What else... well, I'm a boring person so... I don't know... other than listening to music, I'm also kinda a gamer (for over a year now League of Legends reigns on my PC, but overall I'm mostly a strategy and FPS fan) and like reading, especially crime novels. The only TV series I regularily watch is a British "police procedural" (this sounds ominous but it's really interesting) called Waking the Dead. I've also wanted to play the guitar for like 5 years now but still haven't got myself to actually start doing it...
I think that's all I can say... :)
L.
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Welcome young forum members and old.
watch out for
:spider:
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Welcome all new people! ;)
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Hi.
I was introduced to this forum by a friend of mine.
I would like to join the community of DT fans because this band is a cornerstone in my musical taste history.
Without DT I'd listen same regular bands as most of metalheads do.
Having my taste reversed to progressive music opened my mind for vast seas of unique bands and
gave me the opportunity to discover avant-garde music and other innovative metal genres.
What is more, DT influenced on my musical skills. I'm a bassist, a novice drummer and pretty amateur composer.
If I hadn't known them, I wouldn't seek for things in music that I love now.
Actually, I look for the unexpected.
I like my music to surprise me everytime when listening to it, letting me to discover it layer after layer, deeper and deeper.
That's what DT does, that's what some other bands I listen do,
and I hope that there is twice as much bands who would affect me aswell If I knew them.
That's why I'm here - to share my musical taste and be influenced by you all.
That sounds serious, too serious, well... have I passed the rite of passage ? :D
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That sounds serious, too serious, well... have I passed the rite of passage ? :D
Good enough, here's your bacon.... :godisgood:
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Welcome to the forum!! :tup
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Welcome to DTF! :D
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Hello DTF,
I am your new King.
Or you can call me...
Jim.
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hai jim
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Hello DTF,
I am your new King.
Or you can call me...
Jim.
We already have a King, fair and jusr, but your more than welcome to stay. Have some bacon... :godisgood:
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Welcome Jim!
Lonestar, you didn't give me bacon when I first joined :(
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Thanks everyone! :D
And now it is time to go post stuff.
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Hey Jimbo. Mind if I call you Jimbo? Well, it doesn't really matter, I'm gonna call you Jimbo anyways. Welcome aboard Jimbo!
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wrong thread
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Jimbo?
Ok.
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Welcome Jim!
Lonestar, you didn't give me bacon when I first joined :(
Fix'd ;)
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Welcome Jim!
Lonestar, you didn't give me bacon when I first joined :(
what did he give you?
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New to here, of course. Got turned on to Dream Theater by a co-worker that copied the Octavarium cd for me. Bought about 6 other cd's of theirs a couple days later at a used cd shop here in Tampa. I have tickets to see them Oct 22 @ Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater Florida. Getting more excited by the day!!! I have looked at the set list and sorry they aren't playing anything from Octavarium, especially Sacrificed Sons, which is one of my favorite tunes right now, being so close to 9-11, that song really resonates with me at this time. I am a fairly old dude that loves most music, but mostly classic rock. My last concert was classic rock live (Pink Floyds Dark Side of the Moon) at the Orlando Hard Rock. Before that was Roger Waters Wall tour last November 2010 at the St. Pete Times Forum (outstanding show). I like the little metal dude, have never seen that before :metal. I have the new cd on pre-order, but have listened to it already on an internet streaming service and I love it. Will have to try and wait patiently? until next month.
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New to here, of course. Got turned on to Dream Theater by a co-worker that copied the Octavarium cd for me. Bought about 6 other cd's of theirs a couple days later at a used cd shop here in Tampa. I have tickets to see them Oct 22 @ Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater Florida. Getting more excited by the day!!! I have looked at the set list and sorry they aren't playing anything from Octavarium, especially Sacrificed Sons, which is one of my favorite tunes right now, being so close to 9-11, that song really resonates with me at this time. I am a fairly old dude that loves most music, but mostly classic rock. My last concert was classic rock live (Pink Floyds Dark Side of the Moon) at the Orlando Hard Rock. Before that was Roger Waters Wall tour last November 2010 at the St. Pete Times Forum (outstanding show). I like the little metal dude, have never seen that before :metal. I have the new cd on pre-order, but have listened to it already on an internet streaming service and I love it. Will have to try and wait patiently? until next month.
the big nasty bids you hello.
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I missed noticing 1 song from Octavarium on setlist.fm, These Walls, a little happier.
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New to here, of course. Got turned on to Dream Theater by a co-worker that copied the Octavarium cd for me. Bought about 6 other cd's of theirs a couple days later at a used cd shop here in Tampa. I have tickets to see them Oct 22 @ Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater Florida. Getting more excited by the day!!! I have looked at the set list and sorry they aren't playing anything from Octavarium, especially Sacrificed Sons, which is one of my favorite tunes right now, being so close to 9-11, that song really resonates with me at this time. I am a fairly old dude that loves most music, but mostly classic rock. My last concert was classic rock live (Pink Floyds Dark Side of the Moon) at the Orlando Hard Rock. Before that was Roger Waters Wall tour last November 2010 at the St. Pete Times Forum (outstanding show). I like the little metal dude, have never seen that before :metal. I have the new cd on pre-order, but have listened to it already on an internet streaming service and I love it. Will have to try and wait patiently? until next month.
Welcome, have some bacon... :godisgood:
BTW, be careful about talking about the new album til the release date, only discuss officially released snippets and OTBOA, mods rules, not mine, just want to keep you around. :tup
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hello everyone,
i am new here.
I love Dream Theater a lot and I also like talking with people on message boards so hopefully this site works out good for me!
ok, Talk to you guys Later!!
BC
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O HAI
Great name.
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O HAI
Great name.
Agreed, have some bacon... :godisgood:
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So, I guess I'm kinda a day late (and like 50 posts into it..) but I'm Cody. I'm not new to forums, but I'm new to THIS forum. I've been here for a little less than 24 hours, and you guys have already made me feel at home, unlike other forums I've been a part of *cough* mikeportnoy.com *cough* where users seem very rude and douchey. (although I'm sure a lot of the same people have accounts both here and there)
Anyways - wonderful forum. And I'm very glad to be here... and I'm glad you guys seem to be enjoying my Twelve Song Album game. :D
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Hey noob. Twelve Song Album game? Must investigate...
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O HAI
Great name.
Welcome....
I've just realised that I've never posted here... Oh well....
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Making my mark as a noob before my post count gets too high :tup
Long story short, I'm on the path of an aspiring guitarist and musician almost solely because of the first time I heard "Caught in A Web" and got the Awake album. Hope to enjoy some good times with you guys!
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welcome.... get yourself a drink... and join us in the drunk thread....
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kinda introduced myself here... as non-obscure as possible... : https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=209.msg1058372#msg1058372
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Hello all. Long time DT fan (since 92). After years of reading all of your posts, I will be commenting on them. :tup
Thanks for having me! Looking forward to some great discussions.
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hi.... looking forward to them too.....
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hello there,
my name is Reza, I'm 16 years old, and I'm Indonesian,
How do you do ;D
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Herro Bowlochili, herro reza_122, and herro herro obscure :D
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herro :laugh:
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I don't like Dream Theater that much, but I had a computer and internet connection, so wtf?
Finally made the hop here from elsewheres.
HiHi
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Crap, all these new people, I'm gonna have to get more bacon.
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I've never had one... you don't like me..... :'(
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Re-posting from another thread. It may now seem more relevant to post this one here:
New DT home.
I hope you could welcome a refugee from MP.com. I used to post as bring down the godhead at that part of the world.
New home, new name.
I'm home!
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welcome home!
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it's where I long for
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I've never had one... you don't like me..... :'(
Sorry, I must have been so dumbfounded by your beauty that I forgot my duties. Here you go...
:godisgood:
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I've never had one... you don't like me..... :'(
Sorry, I must have been so dumbfounded by your beauty that I forgot my duties. Here you go...
:godisgood:
Oh God... what an answer.... thank you :D :heart
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I've never had one... you don't like me..... :'(
Sorry, I must have been so dumbfounded by your beauty that I forgot my duties. Here you go...
:godisgood:
Oh God... what an answer.... thank you :D :heart
(https://img843.imageshack.us/img843/7244/img20110914155431.jpg)
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I don't think I've done this here yet, so, since I think I'm changing this to my "home" forum on the internet I guess I should introduce myself. So here goes.
My name is Barry. I'm a pretty avid fan of Dream Theater, (love the new album! :metal ) I am a 47 year old I.T. Department Director and web developer. I am also a musician - I started playing music about 40 years ago when I was 7 years old. My first instrument was the Clarinet. I took music lessons all the way through high school, where I played in both the marching band and the orchestra, although by then I had switched to Tenor Sax. When I was a teenager, I also took guitar lessons and since my father always had rock bands practicing in our basement, I learned to play drums by watching and then imitating the drummer in my father's band.
These days I have a collaborative studio-project band called The ANABASIS (https://www.theanabasisproject.com) and it's one of the greatest joys of my life to have been able to have one of my favorite keyboardist, Ryo Okumoto of Spock's Beard join us. Our debut album, entitled "Back From Being Gone" will drop in about 2 or 3 weeks. We just signed a multi-record deal with a fairly well-known progressive rock label, although I can't mention it in any detail yet, and I'm actually already working on the follow up album. In a very limited release to friends and relatives, the reviews were very encouraging and our music was best described as "Transatlantic with balls." I think a few people who post here have a copy of the album.
I've been married for 11 years, I have a 23 year old son who is a Master at Arms in the US Navy and I have two dogs and an African Grey Parrot named Oscar. (https://www.oscarthebird.com)
If you're into music gear, you can see my stuff on this web page. (https://www.theanabasisproject.com/AboutTheANABASIS/OurEquipment.aspx)
My favorite bands are, in no particular order:
Dream Theater
Opeth
Spock's Beard
Transatlantic
Iron Maiden
The Flower Kings
I eat way too much pizza.
And I would definitely walk barefoot over 10 miles of broken glass for a chance to be reincarnated as Charlize Theron's bicycle seat.
That just about does it.
When my band's album actually drops, I'll lightly spam the music section of the board in case anyone's interested in picking up a copy or listening to the live stream - the label we're on will be streaming the entire CD for people to preview before buying.
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I've never had one... you don't like me..... :'(
Sorry, I must have been so dumbfounded by your beauty that I forgot my duties. Here you go...
:godisgood:
Oh God... what an answer.... thank you :D :heart
(https://img843.imageshack.us/img843/7244/img20110914155431.jpg)
hey stop it! you got me excited! :o :D
Cool stuff Kirk... Welcome....
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Hello everyone,
I am one of the, what I assume to now be many, Mike Portnoy Forum refugees. I was known as Panic Attack over there. I enjoy lots of music and play a bit of bass.
I've been a fan of DT since 2004 and seen them 6 times since then.
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Well I guess I must have registered some time, but it must have been ages ago.
I guess with all the drama going on at the MP forum I thought I'd head back over here and say hi to you all and hope for more peaceful waters and a different perspective on things.
So hi (again) I'm Cyclopssss, 46 year old male from Rotterdam in the Netherlands. I'm a singer in a classic rock cover band (60's/70's/80's/90's) and work as a medical typist at a hospital in my residence. I'm sad to say this is the first time in about 8 years time that I won't be seeing DT on tour. :facepalm:
See you guys around!
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Well, I've been here a few... weeks, months? Meh. Anyway, yeah, also another refugee from MP's forum. The place just wasn't all that interesting anymore, and activity over there was dropping when I finally decided to leave.
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Welcome.
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Hi - I'm Glen - I live in Parramatta in Sydney, Australia and am still pretty much a DT noob obsessive. I've been listening to them since the start of 2010. I realised that I was a big fan when it hurt that MP left, and also when I got up at 6.00 in the morning after a late show to watch the final part of "The Spirit Carries On". I've been lurking here pretty much ever since. I'm new to forums but this place seems welcoming so I hope to see you 'round ...
Glen.
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Welcome guys!
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Hi - I'm Glen - I live in Parramatta in Sydney, Australia and am still pretty much a DT noob obsessive. I've been listening to them since the start of 2010. I realised that I was a big fan when it hurt that MP left, and also when I got up at 6.00 in the morning after a late show to watch the final part of "The Spirit Carries On". I've been lurking here pretty much ever since. I'm new to forums but this place seems welcoming so I hope to see you 'round ...
Glen.
:tup
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I appreciate the welcome, folks. Thanks
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I'm Simon, an almost 25 year old Swede with a personality that leans towards geekness. I study engineering even though I'd rather pound heavy guitar riffs on a stage somewhere. I was 5 years old when my older cousin turned me on to Metallica's Kill 'em all album, and since then music with cool guitars has always spoken to me in a special way. I discovered Pink Floyd when I was 16, Rush when I was 17 and DT when I was 18, after hearing about the great drummer Mike Portnoy when talking to a friend about how awesome Neal Peart is. I read up a little about DT, and after hearing/reading MP describing themselves as "Pink Floyd, Metallica and Rush thrown in a blender and run at full speed", I instantly knew I'd love this band. The first time I heard about DT though was seeing JM in a catalog for Yamaha basses/guitars.
Happy flightings.
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Hey, great to see another Swede on the forum. Välkommen :)
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Välkommen ;)
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:tup
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oops
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Hey, great to see another Swede on the forum. Välkommen :)
Välkommen ;)
Tack och bock!
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my 3rd Swedish friend... YAY... After Zydar, I'll have another translator :) :) :)
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Hi, my name is Brian...I'm an oldtimer from the DT.net forums. Live in Massachusetts, and am much more knowledgeable about football than bosk1. ;D
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my 3rd Swedish friend... YAY... After Zydar, I'll have another translator :) :) :)
I can be your 4th Swedish friend. ;)
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my 3rd Swedish friend... YAY... After Zydar, I'll have another translator :) :) :)
I can be your 4th Swedish friend. ;)
YAY to the awesome Sweedish network! :heart
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I'm part Swedish if that counts.
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:hefdaddy :hefdaddy :hefdaddy :omg:hello my name is francisco my favorite dt is train of thought so metal!!!!!!!!! :metal: :metal:
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lolwat
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lolwat
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I'm part Swedish if that counts.
5 lovely Swedish friends... me lucky ;D
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hello everyone! my name is davor. i'm a 25 year old croatian college student, music fan, occasional guitar player and a singer in a traditional croatian (dalmatian) a capella folk ensemble we call klapa. i've had 10 years of musical education, and play guitar since i was 8. at about that time i've discovered Pink Floyd, my greatest musical love. when i was 15, i was introduced to the work of Joe Satriani and it has forever changed my view of guitar and it's possibilities. a year later i went to discover John Petrucci (through G3) and shortly after that his band, Dream Theater ;D. those would be three of my favorite bands and musicians, although i really like a lot of stuff- basically anything that for some reason catches my ear (the last being beyonce's ''best thing i never had'' :blush )
the introduction is a bit long, sorry for that. :azn:
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Nice to meet you Rude, Pink Floyd rules. :)
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Nice to meet you Rude, Pink Floyd rules. :)
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thanks guys and girls! :smiley: indeeed they do!
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Welcome!
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Welcome rude boy! Enjoy your stay. ;)
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Good to be back home. *Gives everyone hugs*
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Welcome Rude boy, loving the name :')
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Hi Guys!
My name is Arjen and I'm just new to the forums. I'll tell a couple of things that might be relevent to know about me ;)
I'm from the Netherlands and currently in college. The music I listen to is mostly rock and punk, though I'm pretty open minded when it comes to music. I've been playing keyboards and piano for about 10 years now, I'm currently in a band in which I play hammonds (YAY hammonds! :P) (obvious influances of deep purple, but also aspects of more modern rock like foo fighters). I also like to improvise on the piano and make up my own pieces.
I remember a guitarist from high school sending me a link of metropolis played live. I didn't even like it that much at first, but the music was interesting (it was especially the skill of the musicians that appealed to me). I think that being a musician myself is one of the main reasons why I like dream theater. I basically forced my self to listen to it and in the past years and I'm still liking it more and more. Dream theater is one of the few bands that a song gets better after 100 times of hearing it, you'll get used to the weird team signatures and appriciate all the amazing musical stuff they are playing. It's also weird in a way, because some songs you didn't like before can suddenly "click" after a couple of listens. I remember this happening to a change of seasons this summer, I used to switch to the next song at 1:28 minutes in the song, but I actually love the song now.
Anyway, I've become somewhat of a dream theater fan and I've been reading the forums for about 2 months no, so I figured it's about time that I'd join as well!
ps. My favourite DT song is hell's kitchen, the last minute of the song is simply genius. I'm not a drummer at all, but every time I hear those brilliant time signatures it just forces me to drum along on the table ;)
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Welcome Ardude! Great to see you love Hell's Kitchen. I like you already :D
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Welcome dear...
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Welcome to the new guys and girls! ;D
Even though I've been member on this site and the old DTF-forumsite before the split I haven't properly introduced myself, until now that will say ;)
Im a single guy, living in Karlstad, Sweden, in my own little flat. On the nights I work as a "paper-boy" (dunno if thats the right word, delivering morning newspapers anyway) and on the days I study, train, play games, watch movies and other stuff. I first heard of Dream Theater recommended by a friend sometime around 2003 (IIRC) and watched/listened to LSFNY, Budokan, and their new album of the time Train of Thought, since then I have been hooked and gone to everyone of their concerts when they've visited Sweden, 2005, 2007, 2009 and the next time 2012.
Ive played piano for some years, but quit some time ago and have mounted it down and now its in the cellar :). The sports I love to train is canoeing, swimming and cross-country-skiing, but I also love to work out in a gym, and use the row/canoe machine. And of course I love to have a beer, wine-drink or two sometimes, but it doesn't happen that often.
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Hello there!
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I didn't see this thread. Until now. So hi. even though I've been here for a couple weeks.
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Welcome!
Here's a picture of a baby raccoon:
(https://i.imgur.com/TH2wo.jpg)
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:omg:
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How cute!! Welcome to the forum. I don't have any cool pictures for you though.
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:omg:
How cute!! Welcome to the forum. I don't have any cool pictures for you though.
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Hi everyone! I'm new to the forum but been a DT fan for a long time. Well, I was a huge fan during the Images and Words/Awake years, then lost touch. A coworker turned me on to the new album and now I'm catching up on all I missed throughout the years.
I'm happy to be in the company of so many other fans and hope to join some discussions soon!
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Welcome! Have a rabbit:
(https://geniusbeauty.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/rabbit52_1024x768.jpg)
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hi there
(https://i633.photobucket.com/albums/uu51/senemn/images-2.jpg)
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Well here I am, a Noob again.
Makes me feel young and fluffy, and strangely aroused.
But I digress.....I am new to DT Forums, and a pup when it comes to PROG/DT. Though I feel as though many already know 'of' me, thanks to Jay Octavarium and his ramblings. In general all things :sadpanda: and borderline illegal are my business.
Musical tastes vary widely from Lordi to Floyd and Lifehouse. Bottom line, if it makes me tingle in the right places, I'll listen to it. I'm always up to have my mind blown with some good sh!t lyrically or acoustically or both (thus my <3 for DT).
Otherwise nothing too special about me, SoonToBeDivorced/25/WhiteFemale, with a passion for bacon, pandas, and penguins.
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Nice to see Jay's brainwashed you into joining; you seem just demented enough to fit right in here! :tup
I am his close colleague here and common source of strange posts on his FB.
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:heart welcome!
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I like when music makes me tingle in the right places too... :rollin
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Ha ha awesome... welcome PP... :tup
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Well... Hello.
As I've written, I come from Finland, from a town called Joensuu. I am 16 years old. I have been a Dream Theater-fan since december 2009 by Pull Me Under. I own all of their studio albums except Systematic Chaos, which isn't good enough.
My musical taste is mostly rock/metal. My top 10:
1.Iron Maiden
2.Megadeth
3.Dream Theater
4.Eppu Normaali
5.Queensrÿche
6.Bruce Dickinson
7.Metallica
8.Sepultura
9.Anthrax
10.Juice Leskinen
I play drums quite well, guitar mediocrily and bass a bit. I'm also a pretty good singer. I play drums in Dayfall, which is thrash/speed metal band. Our homepage -> https://vcon.arkku.net/dayfall/index.php (There are no vocals yet. Warning! No prog here.).
I'm also a bit into sports. I like to watch ice hockey, football (soccer), biathlon, skiing and figure skating (ladies).
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Welcome sir.
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Welcome Ruba. Enjoy your stay.
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I don't think i ever introduced myself here when I came here a couple of months back.
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it's too late now n00b
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Yeah, I figured that :millahhhh
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Hello all. Was on MP's forum for about 6 years. Looking forward to this community. Rock on!!
PS - what is the size limit for avatars? The one I used on MP.com is too large for here when I tried to upload it. Thanks in advance!
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Size limit is 100x100, I believe. Welcome to the forum. :)
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Size limit is 100x100, I believe. Welcome to the forum. :)
Thanks man! Yah, I just kept resizing it until it finally took.
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Welcome Flam. Hope you enjoy your stay.
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Hi there Flam...
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Wham Bam Welcome Flam!
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damn Jay :lol
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(https://th223.photobucket.com/albums/dd212/LappySais/EMOTICONS/th_penguin.gif)
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I dig your having a rudiment for a username.
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Hello. My name is Rane and I'm a newb. Those who know me from MP.com already know me. Those who don't will get to know me eventually.
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Welcome to DTF peeps, have some bacon... :godisgood:
BTW I think it's spelled RAIN. :P
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Oh welcome Rain :P
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It's Rane. Get it right.
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I used to be a spelling police too.. then I took an arrow in the knee....
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Shut up :lol
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Hello. My name is Rane and I'm a newb. Those who know me from MP.com already know me. Those who don't will get to know me eventually.
Good to see you again, Rane!! I just joined here myself. Too much BS on MP.com for my taste right now.
On a side note, I love the layout of this site way better than MP.com and the moral is so much more uplifting. Great to see alot of other MP forumers here as well. Diggin it so far!! :metal
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Actually, there's not much BS right now. But there's not much of anything right now. That board is as slow as it's ever been.
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More people migrating from MP.com? Looks like... when it Ranes... its pours!
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More people migrating from MP.com? Looks like... when it Ranes... its pours!
:icy:
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More people migrating from MP.com? Looks like... when it Ranes... its pours!
:icy:
dammit Jay :lol
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More people migrating from MP.com? Looks like... when it Ranes... its pours!
:icy:
dammit Jay :lol
(https://th223.photobucket.com/albums/dd212/LappySais/EMOTICONS/th_penguin.gif)
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Hi everyone, new member here. I've been browsing this forum for a couple of months and I just got around to joining. Looking forward to getting to know you all!
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hiya.
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Yo Yo (ma). Welcome, and enjoy your stay.
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Hi everyone, new member here. I've been browsing this forum for a couple of months and I just got around to joining. Looking forward to getting to know you all!
Welcome man, enjoy your stay! :)
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Hello, new here. Was a MP.com member from virtually the beginning (Softball35). Honestly just got fed up with what appears to be the BS over at MP.com, specifically Mike's lies/BS. From scanning the threads and posts, this board seems like a much better fit for me now.
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Welcome :hat
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My name is Andres. Is it weird to think I may have been waiting to join here for forever? Waiting for all of your eyes to hold my posts in comfort no creature has ever known. Even though I barely know any of you I am here. If you ever feel like this place is pulling you under then leave your body at my doormat and I'll take you far away. Our bodies can wait like forgotten shells on the shore of memories discarded on morning runs to infinity as we tour the astral plane. We'll search for all that is timeless rest in places that have never known company and TP God's throne. Am I crying? You're all so beautiful. Fill the tub of your hopes with my tears and dry yourself with the woven complex threads of my love for you. We are everything.
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We welcome you with open arms, for it brings us pleasure to meet you. Feel free to mingle and get to know us as we get to know you.
I do not speak for the entirety of the forum when I say 'I do not intend to rape you.'
Cheers. (https://www.smileyvault.com/albums/stock-emoticons/games-emoticon-0002.gif)
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Hi everyone, new member here. I've been browsing this forum for a couple of months and I just got around to joining. Looking forward to getting to know you all!
Welcome! Glad to see you made it over from the rush forum. :tup :tup
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lol Cup...
Welcome Andres...
Edit: I just saw the posts in the 'escorting the gf' thread.
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That's disheartening. :(
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We (you) can always fix that Andres! I will never tolerate abusive or insulting behavior towards women. Sorry!
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We (you) can always fix that Andres! I will never tolerate abusive or insulting behavior towards women. Sorry!
I think that's a very good thing to stand for as long as you extend the same respect towards men and those who claim no gender.
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The fact that I am a regular poster and a happy member on a male-dominated forum should kinda prove the fact that I have huge respect and love for men.... and any gender...
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Welcome to all the new people!
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Hi, I'm Drahma. Long time listener, first time caller. ;D
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Drahma, eh?
Hope your name isn't indicative of your personality. :P
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Out of curiosity, what's with the green stars, yellow blocks, etc. under peoples usernames? Lucky Charms? ;D
But seriously.....
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See, the forum's existed in many incarnations over the years, and if you have them, it means you were a member of one of the previous incarnations.
I think.
(I'm probably not the best authority on this, what with having no Lucky Charms.)
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Green means you've financially donated to the forum. Honestly, I'm not sure of the difference between the stars, blocks, or bars. However, the quantity of them is described here.
https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=786.0
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Stars are for donating too. Blocks are for us normal peeps, the more you have, the longer you've been here, and the bars are for mods and admins.
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Be nice to anyone with purple names... they... are... VIPS... Band members... band member's spouses... (lol)...etc
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I am new. Please treat me nice since I barely know what to say most of the time.
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hello there.....
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Sup, Gravee?
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Sup, Gravee?
Gravee and Bizkit. Sounds like a heavenly pair!
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I am new. Please treat me nice since I barely know what to say most of the time.
About time you showed up bro!! Representin CT in da HOUSE!!!! :metal :hat
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welcome Gravy!
https://youtu.be/-RHL_8Jsa5c
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I'm new...and like here and stuff. A few people may know me; the majority probably don't.
I know Rane, too. Well, not personally. Well, I met him in person once. Does that count for anything?
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Hello there... but mind you! I'm the dictator here :obscure: :p
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Welcome! Enjoy your stay.
And yes, Bosk1 is the admin and imposes the rules, but the true ruler of the forum is obscure. You will learn that in time.
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bloody hell Nekov.... :lol
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I have scars where she has beaten me.
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Hey shut the f up.... you're gonna scare the boy away :lol
shhh....
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Well it's the truth, isn't it? :p
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well damn true.
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I'd post pics, but it could get disturbing.
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I'd leave it there.
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:lol
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bloody hell Nekov.... :lol
Have I upset you mistress? I should be punished :eyebrows:
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bloody hell Nekov.... :lol
Have I upset you mistress? I should be punished :eyebrows:
You shall be punished so bad... now go to the certain room... and wait until I get there! :obscure:
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Be careful, Nekov. :tup
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bloody hell Nekov.... :lol
Have I upset you mistress? I should be punished :eyebrows:
You shall be punished so bad... now go to the certain room... and wait until I get there! :obscure:
Yes mistress. *Goes into said room and waits
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you'll be fine Nek
she's a pussy kat....all talk...no action.
(smirk)
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oh that's not what Nek thought.... I made him scream and actually snapped his face after the punishment..... (https://i633.photobucket.com/albums/uu51/senemn/Emoticon/Oleyooooooooooooo.png)
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Hey everybody. I've been a huge DT fan since first hearing TGP in 03. I don't have any whips or scars - can I still post??? :biggrin:
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Yeah, just be prepared to extoll the many virtues of bacon :)
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Hey everybody. I've been a huge DT fan since first hearing TGP in 03. I don't have any whips or scars - can I still post??? :biggrin:
Welcome dude, you mispelled the title of that song in your username, just saying...
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Yeah, just be prepared to extoll the many virtues of bacon :)
I try to limit my bacon intake to business days only.
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Hey everybody. I've been a huge DT fan since first hearing TGP in 03. I don't have any whips or scars - can I still post??? :biggrin:
Welcome dude, you mispelled the title of that song in your username, just saying...
What can I say? I like my rye bread...and bacon.
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those who don't have their own whip will have to taste mine :obscure:
I'm excited.
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Welcome. I'm sure Obscure loves your usernamer, while Lonestar cringes at it. :biggrin:
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whoa... what an observation :tup
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Hey guys,
My name is Onno and I'm from the Netherlands. I've been a DT fan for just 3 years now. I've seen DT live only once (night of the prog in Germany 2011) but I'm looking forward to next wednesday's show :D I'm also on the voicesuk forum and on the DTF facebook group.
Bye,
Onno
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Welcome. Don't worry, I've never seen DT live.
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Welcome. Don't worry, I don't know who they are.
ehehehe j/k... Seriously enjoy your stay :)
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Hoi Onno, :metal have a great time..
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Thanks all :)
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Hi Onno. Welcome and enjoy your stay.
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Hi Onno. Fellow Dutchie here. Saw DT at Night of the Prog as well coincidentally and I'm seeing them today.
Enjoy your stay.
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Hi Onno. Fellow Dutchie here. Saw DT at Night of the Prog as well coincidentally and I'm seeing them today.
Enjoy your stay.
Welll, maybe I'll see you this evening then^^
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Hey everybody. I've been a huge DT fan since first hearing TGP in 03. I don't have any whips or scars - can I still post??? :biggrin:
Helloo there Rye!
Hey guys,
My name is Onno and I'm from the Netherlands. I've been a DT fan for just 3 years now. I've seen DT live only once (night of the prog in Germany 2011) but I'm looking forward to next wednesday's show :D I'm also on the voicesuk forum and on the DTF facebook group.
Bye,
Onno
Oh No... its Onno!
am I trying too hard?
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Let's just hope it isn't Yoko Onno
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Hey everybody. I've been a huge DT fan since first hearing TGP in 03. I don't have any whips or scars - can I still post??? :biggrin:
Welcome dude, you mispelled the title of that song in your username, just saying...
What can I say? I like my rye bread...and bacon.
Me too! Welcome.
Are there rye bread anywhere else than in Finland? Maybe in Sweden and Norway.
E: Checked your profile, and you're from America! Interesting.
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Hello everyone!
I joined up back in September/October when DT was on the first U.S. leg. I was excited about the new record and their return to Dallas and I posted/lurked a bit and then didn't come back for a while. But I'll be sticking around I think.
I like to read, and I'm getting married in May, so there we go.
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I like to read, and I'm getting married in May
Two very good things!
I'll be sticking around I think.
...make that three. Welcome!
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hi wolves... enjoy your stay ... congrats on the marriage....
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So many Wolves! :metal
Welcome!
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Thanks all!
I was inspired by the corny t shirt design for the username.
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Hi there, here is a picture of a baby wolf:
(https://www.thatcutesite.com/uploads/2010/06/baby_wolf_cub-600x618.jpg)
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Hey everybody. I've been a huge DT fan since first hearing TGP in 03. I don't have any whips or scars - can I still post??? :biggrin:
Welcome dude, you mispelled the title of that song in your username, just saying...
What can I say? I like my rye bread...and bacon.
Me too! Welcome.
Are there rye bread anywhere else than in Finland? Maybe in Sweden and Norway.
E: Checked your profile, and you're from America! Interesting.
Rye for Ryan!
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Hey everybody. I've been a huge DT fan since first hearing TGP in 03. I don't have any whips or scars - can I still post??? :biggrin:
Welcome dude, you mispelled the title of that song in your username, just saying...
What can I say? I like my rye bread...and bacon.
Me too! Welcome.
Are there rye bread anywhere else than in Finland? Maybe in Sweden and Norway.
E: Checked your profile, and you're from America! Interesting.
Rye for Ryan!
Hahahaha, nice! ;)
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Hi everyone. I joined up just before going to see DT here in Glasgow. I am originally from Australia but I am living here in Glasgow at the moment since July. I've got dual Aussie and Brit citizenship so that makes it easy for me. So much easier travelling around Europe as well. I've been into DT and their sort of music for quite a while now. I am a huge fan of Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin.
I used to play bass and guitar in a couple of bands back home but haven't played in quite a while. And in reality, I am not that good anyway. If John Petrucci is a Ferrari then I am a Datsun 120Y.
Anyway, I like this forum. Might stick around for a while and get to know some of you.
Cheers
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Welcome Sting!
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If you even stick around for a bit, you'll surely stick around for a while. Great culture here. You'll learn.
Nice to have you. There's a couple of your country-mate's here too - namely BlobVanDam and wolfking.
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Sting.
roxanne?
Welcome!
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Hi Stinger... I'm demanding lady of the forum... could you please make a video or an audio for us as I'm a huge Aussie accent fan ;D
and I've got a feeling that blob would never do that even for me :P
welcome dear....
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Welcome Stinger
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Thanks for all the welcomes guys.
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Hi, people. I joined this site because people here usually pretty funny and have great taste in music. I'm from Texas and Dream Theater is one of my favorite bands. I'm pretty shy so I don't what else to put but I hope to see you guys in the threads.
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Welcome to the forum MTZ. Enjoy your stay :tup
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Welcome to the forum Nekov. Enjoy your stay :tup
bloody hell.. where's the durnk thread?
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Holy shit! I thought you were on a 2-week hiatus for your L.A. holiday, Nem. Glad to see you checking in. Let me know how everything goes and try to get a brief vid with R.J. if you and him get a chance to hang since I'm curious what he's like since he's my culinary sensei. Beyond that, have a swell time and give Stu a hug for me :D
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hi hnoey... firsth off I'm terribley derunk ;D
I'll mention you toStu and I am gonna see RJ later on it seems... plans have changed.....
and besides everthing... loce uo loads
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:lol
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whay? :lol
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I'm just amused by people's drunk spelling ;D
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cuul :lol
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hi hnoey... firsth off I'm terribley derunk ;D
I'll mention you toStu and I am gonna see RJ later on it seems... plans have changed.....
and besides everthing... loce uo loads
I "loce uo loads" too :lol Tell him this song (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmocfc-9rRg) is awesome if you should happen to remember.
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fckn shit ... I'm so much in luv with him alreadyyyy
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Welcome to the forum Nekov. Enjoy your stay :tup
bloody hell.. where's the durnk thread?
Thanks Nem :lol
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:lol :heart
someone make me do to bed.... :lol
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oh god drunk spelling :lol :lol
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:lol :heart
someone make me do to bed.... :lol
Ok, Nem, you go sleepy sleepy now...hope you feel better in the morning.... :tup
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HOLY CRAP! :o I swear to God... that I don't remember posting any of these :omg: :lol
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HOLY CRAP! :o I swear to God... that I don't remember posting any of these :omg: :lol
This is why I told you your drunk posting is the funniest thing on DTF
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I remember that one, thoroughly entertaining way to end the work day for me.
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damn.. I'l stay away from my PC when I'm drunk.... tonite for instance ;D
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damn.. I'l stay away from my PC when I'm drunk.... tonite for instance ;D
Doing a great job of it too luv.
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damn.. I'l stay away from my PC when I'm drunk.... tonite for instance ;D
Don't you dare deprive us of some good and harmless fun
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eheheh ok then ... well it's almost weekend, I'll be drunk most of the time so there's no escape anyway :lol
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Hello!
I've been a DT fan for a few years now. I actually herd them back in 92 with Pull Me Under but I lost track of them..
But I am hooked now! Very fun band!
I'm a bit older (39 years and growing), but I am trying to keep up with the times with technology and the WWW.
Anyways, nice to meet you all. This forum seems very friendly and run well.
I have some strawberries calling my name!
ff
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Hello!
I've been a DT fan for a few years now. I actually herd them back in 92 with Pull Me Under but I lost track of them..
But I am hooked now! Very fun band!
I'm a bit older (39 years and growing), but I am trying to keep up with the times with technology and the WWW.
Anyways, nice to meet you all. This forum seems very friendly and run well.
I have some strawberries calling my name!
ff
Welcome!...You...can...count...on...DTF...to...color...your...world...every...day....:)
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Hello!
I've been a DT fan for a few years now. I actually herd them back in 92 with Pull Me Under but I lost track of them..
But I am hooked now! Very fun band!
I'm a bit older (39 years and growing), but I am trying to keep up with the times with technology and the WWW.
Anyways, nice to meet you all. This forum seems very friendly and run well.
I have some strawberries calling my name!
ff
Welcome!...You...can...count...on...DTF...to...color...your...world...every...day....:)
Oh my, I don't even know what this says !
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Welcome to the forum Fruit. Here is a gift for joining us
(https://www.savoiafoods.com/fruit%20tray%20side%20view.jpg)
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Welcome dear!
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Greetings!
I'm Notkrap from Parkton, NC USA
42 yrs old, play guitar and love DT!
First listen was when my Warner Bros. rep sent me a promo of I&W in 92. Got to see them at "The Edge" in Ft. Lauderdale in 92. I was stupid not to use the back stage passes given to me by Atco. Oh well! Anyone in Fayetteville NC hit me up if you jam around to any "prog" instrument wise, be it Rush, Ozzy, VH, DT, Paul Gilbert, Jason Becker, Saigon Kick, kings X etc
I thank you!
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Nice to see another North Carolinian on this place!
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hiya notkrap...
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Welcome bud, good to see another 42 year old around these parts, us fogies are a rare commodity. :tup
Oh, and have some bacon... :godisgood:
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Welcome!
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Welcome Notkrap! Enjoy your stay but beware of the obscure one...
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holy shit Nek :lol
see you scared him already :laugh:
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:lol I don't think it was me :obscure:
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:rollin :rollin :rollin
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Hi :3
Im a 17 years old gay dude from israel ^.^
Im a devin townsend fanboy... but the devin townsend forums are not active enough for me :<
So because i also apriciate the music of dream theatre,and because this forums seems way more active, i came here :D
(also, both Devin Townsend and Dream Theater are shortened to DT)
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hello crazyaga... there's so much action here... so you've found what you're looking for... enjoy.... ;)
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thank you :D
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Welcome bud!!! :tup
have some Bacon :godisgood:
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yum ^.^
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So I've been posting here for over a year now, am I still considered a noob? Lonestar never gave me any bacon :sadpanda:
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Welcome to the forum and enjoy your stay. You'll have lots of fun here.
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So I've been posting here for over a year now, am I still considered a noob? Lonestar never gave me any bacon :sadpanda:
So sorry man, I miss peeps sometimes, here, to make up for it is a Whopper with 1050 pieces of bacon...
(https://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTryhlVE_Z2sqNRJbYpcUkj0YFpMfOyNygA86CpQgLGNL0h11dq)
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(https://weknowmemes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/mother-of-god-meme.jpg)
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So I've been posting here for over a year now, am I still considered a noob? Lonestar never gave me any bacon :sadpanda:
So sorry man, I miss peeps sometimes, here, to make up for it is a Whopper with 1050 pieces of bacon...
(https://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTryhlVE_Z2sqNRJbYpcUkj0YFpMfOyNygA86CpQgLGNL0h11dq)
wait
please tell me you make these regularly
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So I've been posting here for over a year now, am I still considered a noob? Lonestar never gave me any bacon :sadpanda:
So sorry man, I miss peeps sometimes, here, to make up for it is a Whopper with 1050 pieces of bacon...
(https://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTryhlVE_Z2sqNRJbYpcUkj0YFpMfOyNygA86CpQgLGNL0h11dq)
wait
please tell me you make these regularly
No, but for you Sarah, I'd make an exception, a couple of these might even help with that noassatall problem of yours.
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So I've been posting here for over a year now, am I still considered a noob? Lonestar never gave me any bacon :sadpanda:
So sorry man, I miss peeps sometimes, here, to make up for it is a Whopper with 1050 pieces of bacon...
(https://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTryhlVE_Z2sqNRJbYpcUkj0YFpMfOyNygA86CpQgLGNL0h11dq)
:metal
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Hello Dream Theater Forums! As an official newcomer here (though I've lurked on and off for a good while lol), I feel it's only polite to come here and introduce myself. My name is Rebekah, I live in Portland, OR, and like most of you (I would assume haha) I am in mad passionate love with the music of Dream Theater (and I think the guys responsible for making that music are pretty cool too lol)! Really, I nerd out about them all the time, but haven't met anyone in Portland yet that shares my love of these guys, so I'm very excited to join this forum and stoke out my inner music geek with you all! I am pretty much a media junkie...movies, books, comics, music (making it and enjoying it). My tastes are pretty broad and eclectic...if you want to get specific feel free to ask! I am also a big fan of getting outdoors and general "nature time" shenanigans! If there's anything I forgot to cover that I should have just ask and I'll gladly answer, but for now I'll just wrap this up and say that I am excited to get to know you all! Much love :3
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Welcome and enjoy your stay!
More attractive women that like DT, this place gets better every day :laugh:
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Yes, another female. :metal
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Yes, another female. :metal
I just realized you're the official DTF tour guide. When did that happen?
And more important, why haven't I been toured around?
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Yes, another female. :metal
I just realized you're the official DTF tour guide. When did that happen?
And more important, why haven't I been toured around?
Funny story about that one, I'll type it out when I'm not on my phone.
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Yeah, I'd love to be "officially" named something, and maybe get an accidental peak into all the hidden shit :neverusethis: I just decided to give myself my own official title.
And welcome to you mallorier. With your arrival, we now have more chick's here than a Rush concert.
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Yes, another female. :metal
I just realized you're the official DTF tour guide. When did that happen?
And more important, why haven't I been toured around?
Funny story about that one, I'll type it out when I'm not on my phone.
It was given to me by bosk after I had posted pics of first Nem, then Jackie being toured around SF by yours truly. Bosk decided to give me a special user group(DTForg member, EZBoardElder, Global Moderator, Admin, etc) of Tour Guide. Thing is, when he set it up, he hit a wrong button or something, and for an hour, I had access to all Moderator and Admin boards. After lurking around and finding all the secrets of DTF, I decided to let the mods know what was going on, and swiftly lost my access.
As to why you haven't been toured around here, maybe later I'll make a generic "lonestar's intro to DTF for noobs" thread, giving the noobs the inside poop on what to expect from certain areas and where to find shit, or should I let them learn on their own like I had to, suffering the requisite hazing in the process?
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Hahaha. Nice story. If it was me, I'd go 50/50 on noobs. Some things they need to be taught, some thing they need to learn by themselves
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Yes, another female. :metal
I just realized you're the official DTF tour guide. When did that happen?
And more important, why haven't I been toured around?
Funny story about that one, I'll type it out when I'm not on my phone.
It was given to me by bosk after I had posted pics of first Nem, then Jackie being toured around SF by yours truly. Bosk decided to give me a special user group(DTForg member, EZBoardElder, Global Moderator, Admin, etc) of Tour Guide. Thing is, when he set it up, he hit a wrong button or something, and for an hour, I had access to all Moderator and Admin boards. After lurking around and finding all the secrets of DTF, I decided to let the mods know what was going on, and swiftly lost my access.
As to why you haven't been toured around here, maybe later I'll make a generic "lonestar's intro to DTF for boobs" thread, giving the noobs the inside poop on what to expect from certain areas and where to find shit, or should I let them learn on their own like I had to, suffering the requisite hazing in the process?
fix'd.... :lol you have to read between the lines Nek... then you'll get the answer as to why you haven't been given a tour ;)
speaking of boobs,
Hello mal!!!! welcome my darling! Excellent introduction post!!! :tup It is great to have you here... Rock on babe :metal
hope you stick around!
Chad, love your title honey :laugh:
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Boobs do help, a lot. :)
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see Nek? :lol
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He knows, babe, he knows.
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Welcome to the forums Rebekah! :laugh:
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HELLO NEW PEOPLE!
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Hello guys, my name is FlyingBIZKIT. I mean NO harm to anyone, even dinner rolls. Fuck dinner rolls, though. All buttery and stuff. Damnit..
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Whats the difference between a biscuit and a roll?
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Welcome! :tup
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Whats the difference between a biscuit and a roll?
A biscuit is more dough-y. A roll is a round piece of bread.
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Actually, a biscuit is made with milk, preferably buttermilk, where a roll is made with water. :lonestar:
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Biscuits are better. That's what. :P
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Holy hell I leave for the day and there is tons of chat growth, anyway, good evening guys.
Welcome Rebekah!
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Actually, a biscuit is made with milk, preferably buttermilk, where a roll is made with water. :lonestar:
WELL THEN.
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Just trying to help. You were right, its the milk that gives the biscuit its sought texture.
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So if I was named, Flying ROLL, y'all wouldn't appreciate me?
Like you guys do already ::)
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(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-21_jyYvyZxo/T16-fJ9X6oI/AAAAAAAADqI/HaJaKxYuxfg/s1600/themoreyouknow.jpg)
yay for learning!
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:lol
You're the best Tricia. :tup
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awww shucks! :heart
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:lol
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DTF, the only place where a noob thread can be derailed with a discussion on the finer points of baking. :tup
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:tup
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Okay, hey there. I've been on the board for a while, but I have only now come around to the General forum and I saw this thread, so I though what the fuck?
Anyway, I'm from Germany, which is probably pretty rare - I haven't met any Germans on this board so far, at least. I'm 17, in my second-to-last year of school. Musically, I enjoy Dream Theater (duh) and a few other prog bands, such as Transatlantic, Symphony X (though I wouldn't really consider them to be that much prog, especially the recent stuff), King Crimson and Genesis (Hackett-era). Other stuff that I enjoy is the more traditional metal like early Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, but also some power metal stuff like Blind Guardian and Helloween. Sometimes, I listen to old hard rock like Deep Purple or Rainbow, but that's rather rare.
Yup, that's about it.
See ya!
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Welcome! I'm not German but I'm Dutch and I speak German (although it's been almost a year since I've last spoken it...), does that count?
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Welcome, I'm not German either, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn last night.
And here, have some bacon... :godisgood:
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Welcome guys. Enjoy the diatribe.
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Welcome! I'm not German but I'm Dutch and I speak German (although it's been almost a year since I've last spoken it...), does that count?
That counts as half a German.
Welcome, I'm not German either, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn last night.
And here, have some bacon... :godisgood:
And this is another half (god I'm desperate to find a fellow german...). That makes two of us on the board :lol
Thanks for the bacon, btw.
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Welcome. I'm not German :P
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Damn.
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She is hot though, does that make up for her lack of German-ness?
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:lol
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Welcome German guy, here's a picture of a scorpion:
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/88/Rudolfschenker.jpg)
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Welcome. Enjoy your stay. If you need anything, just spam the hell out of black_floyd's inbox.
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Nope, not German either. I'm hot though... :hat
No, really, it's about 30 f'ing degrees celsius over here.... :yarr
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:lol
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No, really, it's about 30 f'ing degrees celsius over here.... :yarr
In Utrecht it was about the same. Glorious weather, at last.
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EDIT: Wrong thread :blush
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Hi.
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Hey bud, have some Bacon :godisgood:
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Welcome nooblet
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She is hot though, does that make up for her lack of German-ness?
Yeah... yeah, it does. :lol
Welcome. Enjoy your stay. If you need anything, just spam the hell out of black_floyd's inbox.
Thanks - though why him? In order to reduce your own workload or what?
And thanks for the warm words of welcome from everyone else. Love this board so far.
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*waves to the new peeps*
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Welcome. Enjoy your stay. If you need anything, just spam the hell out of black_floyd's inbox.
Thanks - though why him? In order to reduce your own workload or what?
And thanks for the warm words of welcome from everyone else. Love this board so far.
Just for shits and giggles :)
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Anyway, I'm from Germany, which is probably pretty rare - I haven't met any Germans on this board so far, at least.
Welcome.
Ich bin nicht von Deutschland, aber ich ein bisschen Deutsch sprechen.
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Anyway, I'm from Germany, which is probably pretty rare - I haven't met any Germans on this board so far, at least.
Welcome.
Ich bin nicht von Deutschland, aber ich spreche ein bisschen Deutsch.
*ducks to avoid scorpion's splooge stream*
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Hello, I've been a lurker for quite a while too, and then I decided I simply must join in, since I've bored everyone with constantly talking about Dream Theater and I figure people here would be more understanding :) I'm Milena, 19, from Serbia, I study English (1st year) and obsess over music. I'm mostly a prog metal person, but I do enjoy trad metal(s), melodeath, gothic metal and various genre hoppers, as well as prog rock and even some gothy music.
Will post some more about me in the official profile thread thingie.
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Welcome Milena. You just increased the chick population here by 10%!
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Hi Milena. Welcome to the best internet community and thank you for increasing the female population :). Hope you have a good time in here.
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Hurrah another female! Welcome :)
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Welcome Milena, have some bacon :godisgood:
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Hello Milena (https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v317/bizarredevotedfan/Randomness/hi.gif)
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Hi.
And welcome.
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High! :metal
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I honestly have no idea where are all those female fans of Dream Theater hiding :lol anyway, I'm a very polite person and won't bother anyone much, or so I hope.
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Welcome Mora, have some bacon :godisgood:
I think they have a two female DT fan limit per city.
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They always hidin'. And don't worry about the bothering :tup
Welcome Mora, have some bacon :godisgood:
You just gave the same gal bacon twice. What do you mean to do with her?
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And he hasn't even given her the "tour" :eyebrows:
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Shaddup!!!! Fucking cockblockers!!!!!
Ignore them Mora, let me show you some of the forum's more "special" features.
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Before you accept the chef's proposal, you should read my sig :xbones
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That's what the popsicle sticks and duct tape is for.
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Hello, I've been a lurker for quite a while too, and then I decided I simply must join in, since I've bored everyone with constantly talking about Dream Theater and I figure people here would be more understanding :) I'm Milena, 19, from Serbia, I study English (1st year) and obsess over music. I'm mostly a prog metal person, but I do enjoy trad metal(s), melodeath, gothic metal and various genre hoppers, as well as prog rock and even some gothy music.
Will post some more about me in the official profile thread thingie.
I love you :heart
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Hello, I've been a lurker for quite a while too, and then I decided I simply must join in, since I've bored everyone with constantly talking about Dream Theater and I figure people here would be more understanding :) I'm Milena, 19, from Serbia, I study English (1st year) and obsess over music. I'm mostly a prog metal person, but I do enjoy trad metal(s), melodeath, gothic metal and various genre hoppers, as well as prog rock and even some gothy music.
Will post some more about me in the official profile thread thingie.
I love you :heart
She loves to do music reviews too Nem hint hint.
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get her!!!!
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Go check her profile in the official profile thread...
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all looks great.... she's a beauty too...
DO WANT! :laugh:
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all looks great.... she's a beauty too...
DO WANT! :laugh:
PM her, tell her the deal, and see if she's interested.
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I'm glad that we didn't have this convo publicly :p
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Okay this just made my day.
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Well, I hate to warn you, but welcome to the madness!!! :yarr
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all looks great.... she's a beauty too...
DO WANT! :laugh:
PM her, tell her the deal, take some photos :eyebrows:.
FTFY
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Okay this just made my day.
(https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/forumavatars/avatar_7076_1338290971.jpeg)
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:lol
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indeed :lol
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I honestly have no idea where are all those female fans of Dream Theater hiding :lol anyway, I'm a very polite person and won't bother anyone much, or so I hope.
Hey! I resemble that remark! :yarr
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You more than resemble it, you are all woman. ;)
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D'aww...
Thanks, mang - that was really nice to read after the day I had yesterday. :)
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So I guess this is the place to start. After lurking for quite some time I've decided to come out of hiding and say hello.
I'm Kwyjibo, aka Harry from Germany. Dream Theater fan since Images & Words. Currently 41 years old aiming on turning 42 later this year. Think that makes me one of the older members.
My music taste is mostly Prog, Metal, Rock, the occasional pop song, some blues and jazz.
I will probably not post much, because most of the time I'm too lazy to think of something but be assured that I will read almost anything, especially if my working day is boring ;D
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Welcome fellow fogey. Here's your cane.
:tick:
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Welcome fellow fogey. Here's your cane.
:tick:
Thanks, I needed that. :D
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Yay, more fogeys! :lol (https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v317/bizarredevotedfan/Randomness/hi.gif)
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Hola all,
I am Zach, and I am truely noo. As I just found you I must have been lost. Also have only been a fan of DT since about 2004. Imagine the shame.
I live in central Texas, I'm super-duperly excited about DT at acl live moody theater on July 7th. I have a problem though. Two tickets and no one to take with me. I have a feeling I'm in the right place to remedy this. So who lives in/around Austin with not the means to get to this event? I just couldn't bare to take someone that lacks the ability to understand I mean enjoy this show.
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Hey zach, nice to see a fellow Texan represented in the DT world! :metal
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Hi Zach and Kwyjibo (i can only imagine you are form Finland from you lack of vowels in your username). Welcome, enjoy your stay :laugh:
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Hi Kwyjibo (i can only imagine you are form Finland from you lack of vowels in your username)
I'm Kwyjibo, aka Harry from Germany.
Also, hi. Enjoy your stay and such.
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Greetings guys, have some bacon :godisgood:
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Hi Zach and Kwyjibo (i can only imagine you are form Finland from you lack of vowels in your username). Welcome, enjoy your stay :laugh:
First of all, you should know your Simpsons better.
Second of all, it's in his avatar.
Now I'm just waiting for quyzbuk to join the forum and we'll be all set.
(PS, I never come in this thread so don't expect me to see any responses for at least 7 months)
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I'm Kwyjibo, aka Harry from Germany.
Another german! Welcome, bro, this place is cool. :tup
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new members :dammitnick:
I mean :obscure:
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I'm an idiot and thought this was the chat thread, apologies.
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Hi Zach and Kwyjibo (i can only imagine you are form Finland from you lack of vowels in your username). Welcome, enjoy your stay :laugh:
As Dr. DTVT already pointed out the username derives from the simpsons, and I'm from Germany. Not knowing Finland that well I always thought it were the eastern european countries like Poland, Czech Republic etc. that could build whole sentences without relying on any vowels. :D
Greetings guys, have some bacon :godisgood:
Thanks a lot, it's a long time since I had not had proper bacon.
I mean :obscure:
How did you know I'm married?
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my whip reminds you of your marriage? well your wife rocks HARD dear.... ;)
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Hi Zach and Kwyjibo (i can only imagine you are form Finland from you lack of vowels in your username). Welcome, enjoy your stay :laugh:
Actually, Finnish has a lot of vowels. There are no words like "strengths" (one vowel, nine letters). But we have a word "hääyöaie" (nine letters, eight wovels). It means something like "wedding night intention".
Welcome Mora, Kwyjibo and zach.
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But we have a word "hääyöaie" (nine letters, eight wovels). It means something like "wedding night intention".
In English, we just call that :eyebrows:
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:lol :lol :lol
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But we have a word "hääyöaie" (nine letters, eight wovels). It means something like "wedding night intention".
In English, we just call that :eyebrows:
Much shorter. I like it :eyebrows:.
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Much shorter. I like it :eyebrows:.
yet another one begging to be sig'd...
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Much shorter. I like it :eyebrows:.
yet another one begging to be sig'd...
Glad I din't say it, I all ready have enough emasculated quotes of mine sig'd out there. :lol
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I know :lol
but we all know that you will :laugh:
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Much shorter. I like it :eyebrows:.
yet another one begging to be sig'd...
Nah, come off it, Nem :blush.
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bahahah sorry hun... this board brings out the bitch inside :xbones
but still .. aww... would I ever do that to you?? :heart
if it was the chef tho, he'd be so screwed ;D
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Yo no understand.
Was the joke around here something about "much shorter"?
Soy el extanjero.
E:Ah, I think I got it. ;D.
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bahahah sorry hun... this board brings out the bitch inside :xbones
but still .. aww... would I ever do that to you?? :heart
if it was the chef tho, he'd be so screwed ;D
WTF boo? So much hate for me lately.
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;D :-*
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;D :-*
:angry:
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;D :-*
:angry:
ya silly boy :lol :lol :lol
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;D :-*
:angry:
ya silly boy :lol :lol :lol
yet another one begging to be sig'd...
;)
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I've been posting here for a while now, mainly in the genesis survivor but I never introduced myself properly so here goes.
My name is Erik and I live in Sweden. I'm seventeen years old and have been a DT fan for almost a year. My musical journey began when I was 12 years old and bought Guitar Hero. I soon discovered that the music there was a million times better than what was on the radio and I found my two first favorite bands: Iron Maiden and Avenged Sevenfold. These were the first bands that i listened to a lot. Guitar Hero also provided my first introduction to Dream Theater via "Pull Me Under". I thought it was a good song but I didn't dig in to it any more. When I was fifteen I started paying attention to the bands my dad used to play (Mainly Genesis and Marillion) and discovered that it was some high quality shit. When I rediscovered DT it was for me just a perfect balance between prog and metal and they have been my favorite band ever since. I am currently consuming more music than ever before and I am always open to suggestions.
Bands I am currently digging into:
Opeth
Rush
Haken
Post-Gabriel Genesis
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Welcome! I like your avatar. Enjoy your stay.
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Hi Erik... welcome to insanity :laugh:
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Nice, a fellow Swede :tup
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Hey dude! Welcome to teh forumz. :tup
Interestingly enough, I got into DT through Frets on Fire, a free Guitar Hero clone for the PC, where ITNOG was available as a custom download. By the time I had managed to get through the instrumental, I had fallen in love with the song.
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Welcome bud, have some bacon.... :godisgood:
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I like your avatar.
Agreed - I've always liked it. :tup
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I like your avatar.
Agreed - I've always liked it. :tup
Who's that?
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Peter Gabriel as the flower from Supper's Ready (I think)
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Okay, I'd never have identified that guy as Peter Gabriel. Then again, I'm not that familiar with the guy, but still...
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:eek :eek
You might need to rectify that.
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I plan on doing so - both Genesis and Gabriel are on my DTF-based recommendation list. Problem is that this list is soooo long that it might take time to reach him.
Have no fear, though, for his time shall come!
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:tup
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Thanks for all the welcomes, and bacon. :D
Peter Gabriel as the flower from Supper's Ready (I think)
Yup :tup
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Great choice! Genesis is my favourite prog band, especially the PG stuff.
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What? As the resident Fripp lookalike your favorite prog band can't be other than King Crimson.
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Great choice! Genesis is my favourite prog band, especially the PG stuff.
Wait...does that stand for Peter Gabriel or Post-Gabriel?
Very important.
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Great choice! Genesis is my favourite prog band, especially the PG stuff.
Wait...does that stand for Peter Gabriel or Post-Gabriel?
Very important.
Peter Gabriel era.
Sorry, I should have clarified that.
What? As the resident Fripp lookalike your favorite prog band can't be other than King Crimson.
Nah, I haven't heard that much King Crimson. Just the first two albums.
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What? As the resident Fripp lookalike your favorite prog band can't be other than King Crimson.
Nah, I haven't heard that much King Crimson. Just the first two albums.
:| Go fix that now
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^^ WORD. :|
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Another noob here.
I'm an historian / policy analyst, and metalhead lifer. I first became a fan of DT when I saw the 'Pull Me Under' video on Muchmusic in 1993 or so, drifted away for years, but am now back in a big way.
In the intervening years, thanks in part to this band, I became interested in old school progressive rock like King Crimson, Gabriel-era Genesis, and Captain Beefheart as well as technical metal like Watchtower, Cynic, and Anacrusis. So in addition to liking DT's music, I also feel like I owe them something for this other stuff. :smiley:
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Welcome! Enjoy your stay. King Crimson rocks!
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Hey there! :)
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Another noob here.
I'm an historian / policy analyst, and metalhead lifer. I first became a fan of DT when I saw the 'Pull Me Under' video on Muchmusic in 1993 or so, drifted away for years, but am now back in a big way.
In the intervening years, thanks in part to this band, I became interested in old school progressive rock like King Crimson, Gabriel-era Genesis, and Captain Beefheart as well as technical metal like Watchtower, Cynic, and Anacrusis. So in addition to liking DT's music, I also feel like I owe them something for this other stuff. :smiley:
Does your copy of PMU cut off at the end?
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snpl pls :lol
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:lol :lol
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I'm MetalManiac666.
I'm new here.
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:laugh: :lol
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Great choice! Genesis is my favourite prog band, especially the PG stuff.
Wait...does that stand for Peter Gabriel or Post-Gabriel?
Very important.
Peter Gabriel era.
Sorry, I should have clarified that.
Nah, I knew you were a Gabriel fan. Just teasing.
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Welcome to DTF, have some bacon... :godisgood:
And 1993, that would make you an addition to our prestigious fogie club, us old guys are growing in numbers, watch out you little snotrags, we're taking over.
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little snotrags :lol
Welcome new people.
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us old guys and gals are growing in numbers, watch out you little snotrags, we're taking over.
Prettied that up for ya, and HELL to the yeah. :metal
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Another noob here.
I'm an historian / policy analyst, and metalhead lifer. I first became a fan of DT when I saw the 'Pull Me Under' video on Muchmusic in 1993 or so, drifted away for years, but am now back in a big way.
In the intervening years, thanks in part to this band, I became interested in old school progressive rock like King Crimson, Gabriel-era Genesis, and Captain Beefheart as well as technical metal like Watchtower, Cynic, and Anacrusis. So in addition to liking DT's music, I also feel like I owe them something for this other stuff. :smiley:
You wouldn't also happen to be a bearded gentleman would you?
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Another noob here.
I'm an historian / policy analyst, and metalhead lifer. I first became a fan of DT when I saw the 'Pull Me Under' video on Muchmusic in 1993 or so, drifted away for years, but am now back in a big way.
In the intervening years, thanks in part to this band, I became interested in old school progressive rock like King Crimson, Gabriel-era Genesis, and Captain Beefheart as well as technical metal like Watchtower, Cynic, and Anacrusis. So in addition to liking DT's music, I also feel like I owe them something for this other stuff. :smiley:
You wouldn't also happen to be a bearded gentleman would you?
:rollin
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Hi, I'm Putri but people usually call me Pujuw. Come from Indonesia
Interested in DT since 2002, I was 8 years old at that time. And I'd like to share everything about DT with you all here
Oh and yeah I'm a female anyway :D
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OMG YAY another goil!!! :caffeine:
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Oh hai there!
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:zydar:
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:rollin
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Welcome. Female population is on the rise here.
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That's because I took my shirt off.
And welcome, have some bacon... :godisgood:
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So, lonestar, have you given her "the tour" already? :eyebrows:
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Welcome! Enjoy your stay here and thanks for making this less of the sausage fest it normally is :P
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So, lonestar, have you given her "the tour" already? :eyebrows:
:rollin
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Thanks all.
The inside jokes are roaring past me, of course, but I do suspect they're old-person jokes. Yup, I'm 31, and I've had a good run, so I'm happy to take all you've got. :tup
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Aw heck, 31, your just getting into the fogey club. I'm 42 myself, got at least a dozen others in their 40's, and obscure is in her fifties.
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Bahaha :lol FUUUUU
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:biggrin:
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hello everyone I am a newb
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Hiya! :tup
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Welcome. Get ready for your bacon.
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we get bacon nice.. well its nice unless you're a vegetarian or vegan
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Bacon is Loney's (lonestar) gift to all n00bs. He's just awesome like that. :biggrin:
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nice >.< i shall await the bacon then....
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hello everyone I am a newb
get the fuck out
nah, I'm JK
stay the fuck in :heart
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Well I guess I have to do it now, welcome to DTF, have some bacon :godisgood:
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we're getting more stars each day... welcome honey...
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Welcome! Enjoy your stay :)
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Welcome to the boards!
Females New people are always welcome.
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Welcome to the boards! Females New people are always welcome.
Everything for the females new people.
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we get bacon nice.. well its nice unless you're a vegetarian or vegan
They get banned. ;D
Welcome. :metal
We're getting more and more ladies here. lonestar, what did you take off now?
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we get bacon nice.. well its nice unless you're a vegetarian or vegan
They get banned. ;D
Actually, we ate them.
Reminds me of the old joke... how can you spot a vegan at a dinner party?
Don't worry, they'll let you know.
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:corn so take this tub of popcorn im guessing their in their somewhere??? :lol thanks for the bacon lonestar :laugh:
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Anytime kid. ;)
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we get bacon nice.. well its nice unless you're a vegetarian or vegan
They get banned. ;D
Reminds me of the old joke... how can you spot a vegan at a dinner party?
Don't worry, they'll let you know.
:lol.
Really, I haven't seen any vegetarians/vegans here. Maybe they don't like prog?
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I think that Faye (nightmare_cinema) is one, isn't she?
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I think that Faye (nightmare_cinema) is one, isn't she?
She's a woman. I guess the mods don't want to endanger the female population.
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Wrong thread. :facepalm:
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I joined DTF about a year ago, mostly lurking and posting pretty much never haha, but I wanna start posting more 'cause you all seem like such a nice bunch of people!
Anyways, a little bit about myself: I'm 17, living in Canada, an aspiring musician/percussionist and a huge gamer. I'm fairly new to DT compared to most of you, I've only been listening since 2005, but they were the first band I ever absolutely loved.
Just thought I'd come and post in this thread to give a bit of a formal "hello" to everyone. So...hi! :biggrin:
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Right on, welcome to DTF, have some bacon :godisgood:
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Hey there! Great to see new faces. :)
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Welcome Deve and enjoy your stay.
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(https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v317/bizarredevotedfan/Randomness/hi.gif)
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Welcome!
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Wahoo! Love having more Canucks! And I don't mean Vancouver hockey fans.
It's aboot time you grab a pop, take off your toque, and have a seat on the couch.
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hiya Deve... mmmm percussion.. good stuff!
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Thanks for the warm welcome everyone! :biggrin:
Wahoo! Love having more Canucks! And I don't mean Vancouver hockey fans.
It's aboot time you grab a pop, take off your toque, and have a seat on the couch.
:lol
I totally forgot that it was a Canadian thing to call it pop!
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Hello all. My name is Diego and I a join the DTF! Yes! come to brazil dream theater! Pleaes you have come not in 7 years! Why you no come to brazil?! I wait for you. Ok
Just kidding guys. My name really is Diego, but I can actually speak English. I've been a DT fan now for some 7 years and I play bass. They're pretty much my favorite band, although my music taste is, I say at the risk of sounding like a douche, quite eclectic. I'm originally from Monterrey, Mexico, but I've lived and studied in some parts of the US (Phoenix and Miami). For the past few gets I've been living in both the US and with my family in Monterrey and in The Monster, as we Mexicans not-so-endearingly refer to our most massive culsterfuck of a metropolis, Mexico City. I'm currently studying international law with a further focus on economy and philosophy. I've been visiting this site for a while now without an account, so I'm mostly familiar. Anyway, just wanted to say hello. Seems like a cool DT community.
YOLO
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YOLO!
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Hi and welcome. I have no authorization to serve you bacon, please be patient.
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YOLO, biatch. Glad to have someone with sw4g here, yo.
No, seriously, enjoy your stay. :tup
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bahahahaha you got me with that first sentence.... :lol
cool intro :tup
I'm an economist as well... so is mister jingle...
welcome.. enjoy!
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Welcome to DTF, have some bacon :godisgood:
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Hola, Diego! :)
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Muchas gracias, everyone. Though I must say that I'm truly disappointed at the service on this site. I had to wait 20 minutes - 20 - to get some bacon. Unbelievable. I'll have a talk with your manager now, please.
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Yup, you'll fit right in.
To make up for the momentary lack of bacon, how about this: :baconWHATTHEHELLISTHAT!:
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How the fuck do you find those weird smiley-thingys?
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The emotes? Whenever I see one, I copy it and paste it into my Google Search. If it is a forum one, then the code for it shows up there, which I then add to my text file of DTF emotes. Easy as pie.
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oh, wow. My knowledge of them stems from memory mostly.
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Yeah, that's what I started with, but I couldn't remember them all, and it's nice to have the list... even though most of them will never be used again.
Still, emotes are SRS BZNSS.
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The emotes? Whenever I see one, I copy it and paste it into my Google Search. If it is a forum one, then the code for it shows up there, which I then add to my text file of DTF emotes. Easy as pie.
Or you could just hit the quote button, and then you'll see the code for it.
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YOLO!
Nice to have another Mexican around here. Don't eat the bacon, it's nasty.
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You're not a Mexican.
At least you don't look like one.
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:godisgood:
Here you go, Diego.
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Yup, you'll fit right in.
To make up for the momentary lack of bacon, how about this: :baconWHATTHEHELLISTHAT!:
Holy crap. That was delicious!
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:godisgood:
Here you go, Diego.
*with fake, heavy, sensual Latin accent* Gracias, mi flor del...eh...desierto de la noche...
(https://www.romanfitnesssystems.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Zoolander-Magnum.png)
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That is actually scary.
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Very. :lol
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Edit: nevermind. :facepalm:
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Welcome! I just want to let you know that you are Diego N°2 :P
Enjoy your stay
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Or the 'other', I had to make concessions too.
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Yeah that works too. If he has issues accepting it I'll send him your way for some counseling :P
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Or the 'other', I had to make concessions too.
Well, in all fairness, you are the 'other' UK-Rich. I'm sure ariich isn't even the most important Rich here.
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Or the 'other', I had to make concessions too.
Well, in all fairness, you are the 'other' UK-Rich. I'm sure ariich isn't even the most important Rich here.
Yeah, well, there's that as well.
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Hey, :tup
I might as well write a short introduction as my first post on DTF!
I started listening to DT in 1999 when "Scenes From A Memory" was released, an older friend of a friend had brought the album to a party at the time and I remember everyone tripping when they heard "Dance of Eternity!" To this day that combo of "Home" followed by "Dance of Eternity" is still one of the best one-two punch combos in metal! We listened to that album most of the summer and it is an album that brings back a lot of good memories for me. Anyway, I lost touch with DT after that summer but rediscovered them when "Train of Thought" came out, loved it! Then another long, very long, period of absence began - and I didn't really get back into them until just a few months ago! Of course I was aware they were still around but I didn't keep track of their releases. So now I have a lot of albums to dig through - and it is basically this excavation of the albums that has led me to sign up because I'm probably more in love with DT now than ever :D Anyways, nice to meet you all and I'm looking forward to talk and discuss some DT with you.
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Welcome to the forum and enjoy your stay :D
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Welcome 6's!! Lonestar will be along shortly with your bacon.... ;D
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Hey there, 6s! :)
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Heyho! Nice to meet you, enjoy your stay. Don't be shy, actively participate in discussions and stuff - too many new members are quickly falling into obscurity.
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Welcome to DTF, have some bacon... :godisgood:
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Hey there, great to see you!
Is your username a reference to the Maiden song Back In The Village?
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hi there 6s... :)
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Thank you all for the warm welcome!
Welcome to DTF, have some bacon... :godisgood:
Yes, please!
Hey there, great to see you!
Is your username a reference to the Maiden song Back In The Village?
Yup, big Maiden fan. Favorite band of all time probably :)
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Maiden rulz. :2metal:
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Ciao! Sono di Roma! I like to bicycle, travel, watch birds, and listen to avant garde metal.
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Hey Valerio, greetings from sunny California. Welcome to DTF, have some bacon... :godisgood:
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Ciao Valerio. Benvenuti a DTF, godersi il vostro soggiorno (I hope that's right)
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Hey Valerio! (https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v317/bizarredevotedfan/Randomness/hi.gif)
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Welcome to the forum. Enjoy your stay :)
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We need more people who won't diss on Jordan Rudess :lol
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Welcome dudes...
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Hi there, Fisi, and welcome to the madness that is DTF! :)
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Hopefully this is not going to be my first and last message here. :p
So far it still is.
Welcome and enjoy the ride.
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Hello everybody.
Please don't call me Poopshoes McGooch. :millahhhh
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Welcome! As your custom title is 'Kill 'Em All', I guess you should too vote in the Metallica Survivor (link in my sig). And yes, that was shameless advertising. But nonetheless, my 'welcome' was sincere :)
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Sure brohan, I'll check it out.
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Welcome. enjoy the ambiance. I'll just sit tight while I await your reception from lonestar. It doesn't get any better than that.
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Welcome to DTF, have some bacon.... :godisgood:
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Aaaahhhh.... that's the stuff.
:drool:
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mmmmm.. colourful one....
Hi welcome....
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Bacon is awesome and stuff, but I can't have too much of it. :(
Just like spicy stuff.
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Hello everybody.
Please don't call me Poopshoes McGooch. :millahhhh
:lol
Welcome.
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Thanks everyone, you are all too nice.
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Hi everybody. I'm looking for a member from Japan. Is there anybody? Wanna ask him/her about getting some DT stuff in Japan. Thanks a bunch. :)
-andri-
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So I have been around for a few months now and I don't recall posting in this thread before. I don't travel out of the General Music forum that often.
I am 35 and live in Texas after spending 11 years in North Carolina. Originally from Alabama. Music has always been a huge part of my life as I grew up singing in church choirs etc, and started playing trumpet and piano fairly young as well. I sang in high school choirs and went to all-state every year and eventually got a vocal scholarship to college where I was part of some amazing musical moments vocally. And I started playing trumpet in church orchestras during this time as well and have played with some pretty awesome instrumentalists doing some very complicated charts over the years. Lots of fun stuff!! Sometime in the latter part of high school and through college I began playing bass in a band that did mostly Christian rock covers (Third Day, DC Talk, Audio Adrenaline, etc) and few originals as well. As with most bands of this nature, we eventually went our separate ways, although I count those times as some of the most fun in my life.
My musical tastes have run pretty wide over the years from jazz to classical to death metal to prog to country to . . . well, you get the idea. I will wait for my turn in the top 50 thread to give you my favorite bands so as not to spoil anything (as if anyone cares).
Thanks for having such a cool place to talk about music and pretty much anything else.
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Welcome to all !
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Big Hath, a big (lol) welcome to you. You're one of my favourite new members, with all your statistics and shit. :tup
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Hello all newlings! :)
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Hello all new people, I'm Elite.
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I will wait for my turn in the top 50 thread to give you my favorite bands so as not to spoil anything (as if anyone cares).
Thanks for having such a cool place to talk about music and pretty much anything else.
First... of course people care.
Second, you're welcome.
Hello all new people, I'm Elite.
The 'other' Rich! :lol
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Welcome all from another noob. I've been here for a couple of months and I just love it, you will too :heart
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Hey Mastodon guy!
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Hi everybody. I'm looking for a member from Japan. Is there anybody? Wanna ask him/her about getting some DT stuff in Japan. Thanks a bunch. :)
-andri-
I'm not immediately aware of anyone who posts here with any real frequency being from Japan but you could probably try posting a new thread in the General Music Discussion to see if anyone who's new or who just doesn't post much may be from there. Also, welcome aboard and I hope I can make you uncomfortable with a long "plutonic" hug one day.
So I have been around for a few months now and I don't recall posting in this thread before. I don't travel out of the General Music forum that often.
*snip*
Thanks for having such a cool place to talk about music and pretty much anything else.
Yeah, try to make it into General Discussion more. You're a cool dude and any fan of Mastodon is a friend of mine.
Hello everybody.
Please don't call me Poopshoes McGooch. :millahhhh
Cool, I'll just call you late for dinner. I will say though that from what little I've seen of you, I'm amused by your goofy posting style.
:floydapproves:
Hello all new people, I'm Elite.
Can I call ya Butterscotch Billy?
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Hello all new people, I'm Elite.
The 'other' Rich! :lol
Yes, that one as well :lol
Hello everybody.
Please don't call me Poopshoes McGooch. :millahhhh
Cool, I'll just call you late for dinner. I will say though that from what little I've seen of you, I'm amused by your goofy posting style.
:floydapproves:
Yeah, this. That post in the Lonely Hearts Club was fantastic.
Hello all new people, I'm Elite.
Can I call ya Butterscotch Billy?
I prefer Vincent. Or just Richard, that always works.
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Vinchard it is!
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Vinchard it is!
:lol that'll do.
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Vinchard it is!
:lol that'll do.
Damn right it will. That bird in your avatar can now transform into a Vulture, a fINCH, and a buzzARD, making it the coolest aviary transformer ever.
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More than meets the eye...
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Hey Mastodon guy!
you know, that is exactly how I found this place. I was looking for new bands and was interested in Mastodon, a google search later and I ended up in the Mastodon thread over in the General Music forum.
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Sweet ;)
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Hello everybody.
Please don't call me Poopshoes McGooch. :millahhhh
Cool, I'll just call you late for dinner. I will say though that from what little I've seen of you, I'm amused by your goofy posting style.
:floydapproves:
Yeah, this. That post in the Lonely Hearts Club was fantastic.
Aw shucks, guys. :blush
You're too kind.
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:)
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I've been here for a few months as well, Welcome Everyone!
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Greets to all. Female, 30. Mostly a lurker in the general music section. Usually check on the Devin Townsend and Neal Morse threads.
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Welcome to DTF rOcken, have some bacon :godisgood:
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Hai there r00cken.. Nice to see a fellow female rocker :metal
inb4 :o :o :o female
;D
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Welcome Rocken. Always nice to have new people on this forum, specially female ;). Enjoy your stay and have fun
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Mucho thanks :)
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Welcome! :hefdaddy
pics! :yarr
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pics! :yarr
:lol
Seriously
https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=33716.0 (https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=33716.0)
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:lol :lol :lol :lol :lol
Do it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Another goil! :biggrin:
(https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v317/bizarredevotedfan/Randomness/yay.gif)
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Hehe, less than ten posts is barely enough for sharing pics. :P
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Well start posting then lady!!!!!
I advise these threads for jacking up the post count quickly....
https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=34182.0 (https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=34182.0)
https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=1461.0 (https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=1461.0)
https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=33075.0 (https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=33075.0)
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Welcome from another girl! They're not as creepy as they look now, honestly :D
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We are creepier than we look :xbones
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Speak for yourself, doll.
Oh wait... :facepalm:
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Oh yeah.. if I was talking bout you.. I'd say the creepiest... respect! :hefdaddy
;D
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Well. I've made it in the world if *I*, the dorkiest of the dorks, am Teh Creepeh-est. Who woulda thunk?
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Gonna finish the song I just queued up and then banish my pissed off self to sleep.
Later, folks.
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Well. I've made it in the world if *I*, the dorkiest of the dorks, am Teh Creepeh-est. Who woulda thunk?
oh hell yess baby! :metal
sweaty dreams :xbones
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I'm going to break this girl-posting-streak just for the hell of it.
There, done.
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NO :p :xbones
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Yes.
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I'm going to break this girl-posting-streak just for the hell of it.
There, done.
C-C-C-C-C-C-C-Combo breaker!
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sweaty dreams :xbones
Well, I had a dream where I was hanging out with Chris Ferguson (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Ferguson) so I'll leave it up to your vivid imagination as to what actually happened.
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:omg: ... my turn.. wish me sweaty dreams tonite! Do want!!!
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Back off biotch, Chris is MINE. :xbones
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in your dreams!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
wait :lol
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Already happened. (https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v317/bizarredevotedfan/Randomness/smoke.gif)
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Well, I figure I should introduce myself. I'm 425 and I'm new (obviously).
Basic background: Before around a year ago I wasn't into music at all. Eventually I allowed a friend to show me some of his music and I became hooked on heavy metal by way of Iron Maiden. Since then, I've been on a whole journey of discovery through the genre of metal which also made me a fan of prog through Rush. Around 6 months ago, the same friend recommended to me this band called Dream Theater, and the album Train of Thought. I quite liked it, but did not fall in love with it. It was enough to put Images and Words on my list, though, and I got that album around 6 weeks ago. That time, I did fall in love with Dream Theater, and I would say that right now they're on about equal footing with Iron Maiden as my favorite band.
Since then I have started buying the rest of Dream Theater's albums in something of chronological order. In addition to Train of Thought and Images and Words, I now have Awake and Scenes From a Memory (I decided to skip Falling Into Infinity for now since it seemed to be among the less popular albums). I've also ordered Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence, but I don't actually have it yet.
So, yeah, that was the short version of my getting into Dream Theater. Just a few quick favorites in case someone oddly cares:
Favorite DT Album: Images and Words, though I've only listened to Scenes From a Memory once so far.
Favorite Non-DT Album: Iron Maiden - either The X Factor or The Final Frontier. I know, odd choice.
Favorite Bands (just listing 5): Iron Maiden, Dream Theater, Rush, Metallica, Megadeth
So, anyway, I always make these intro posts too long, so I'm just going to stop there.
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welcome!
I almost wish I could go back to the time when I could have made statements like these. You're in for quite a ride!
"I've also ordered Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence, but I don't actually have it yet."
"I've only listened to Scenes From a Memory once so far."
Don't let the popularity or lack thereof of FII keep you from exploring it. There is lots of good stuff on that album. It's just that the lows seem to be lower than on the other DT albums, to me at least.
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Falling Into Infinity does not deserve any kind of disdain. There are some low poins there, true, but the highs are some of the highest that DT have ever recorded.
Also, you know, welcome and all that. :lol
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Oh, I'll come back to FII in the future and I'm sure I'll enjoy it. I'm just trying to make plans on a fairly limited music budget to get the stuff that is supposed to be best first, because sometimes I'm impatient like that. I'm certainly not holding it in any disdain, especially given that I haven't heard it yet.
Thanks for the words of welcome!
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Welcome! Immerse in the madness!
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Enjoy your time here. Hopefully the chef has some bacon for you. It's been a while since we had any noobs point themselves out.
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Indeed, and as a welcome ritual, here's a picture of a baby eagle:
(https://lh5.ggpht.com/yMQDZX-W-vqUUNSLOOxigF3gZDFBZTdiqFIHquY8sbirwjFrgCkS__NcLYeyZFTLCgMG8aWZAhpZo8nW6m4HWyI=s900)
Enjoy your stay and listen to more DT and other stuff. These forums and the people can show you lots of awesome music.
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Welcome! :)
I must echo the positive comments about FII.
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You are in for a treat.. and I also like FII.
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Hello, welcome to the madness! :)
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Hello there!
Sort of a newb here... used to post a while ago under the 9:00 name on the original DT.net forums and then kinda moved away from it after it moved over here.
Anyway, been hitting a DT surge in my music listening over the last couple of months and got me thinking of the good ole' times I had on the DT forums, so I'm back! Any other oldies still around? Bosk1? Reapsta? 6er?
-Greg
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Hello, welcome back! I hope you don't fall off the screen like many newbies do after their first ten posts. :tup
Also, bosk is now the admin. :P
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Hi there, lonestar will have bacon for you at some point. But, come to think of it, you can never have enough bacon...
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Welcome!
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Dear all,
I've been reading this forum for years, and - at last - I have decided to grab the 'pen' and see if I can give my contribution to this place.
My name is Marco, I will be 30 this year and live in Florence, Italy. I am a travel agent and an instructor of western martial arts (strange pairing, I know). I also am a singer of some sorts, even though I haven't been part of a band in years (not enough free time, but that's really something that I miss). I have been into the Dream Theater thing since 1999 and - for what I know - I was the first to realize and upload the translation of all texts of DT discography in italian language, including B-sides and alternate song versions. It is a great pleasure for me to be here, and I would like to thank you all for your posts and for your efforts in keeping this place alive and kicking through all these years.
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Another Italian named Marco!
Hi and welcome to the forum :tup (well you're not "new" but welcome to the posting... thing....)
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Welcome to the forums dude, we're glad you could be here!
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Welcome!
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Another Italian named Marco!
Beat me to it, but that's still really cool. :tup
Hi and welcome, Marco!
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Thank you guys.
Well... you can call me Marco #2 since I'm not interested in competition outside... combat :azn: Otherwise you can go for the stray.
I'm taking my time tripping through the board, but I will soon post... somewhere. I'm pretty excited for the new DVD and
the new album as well.
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Dear all,
I've been reading this forum for years, and - at last - I have decided to grab the 'pen' and see if I can give my contribution to this place.
My name is Marco, I will be 30 this year and live in Florence, Italy. I am a travel agent and an instructor of western martial arts (strange pairing, I know). I also am a singer of some sorts, even though I haven't been part of a band in years (not enough free time, but that's really something that I miss). I have been into the Dream Theater thing since 1999 and - for what I know - I was the first to realize and upload the translation of all texts of DT discography in italian language, including B-sides and alternate song versions. It is a great pleasure for me to be here, and I would like to thank you all for your posts and for your efforts in keeping this place alive and kicking through all these years.
Thank you guys.
Well... you can call me Marco #2 since I'm not interested in competition outside... combat :azn: Otherwise you can go for the stray.
I'm taking my time tripping through the board, but I will soon post... somewhere. I'm pretty excited for the new DVD and
the new album as well.
Ciao e benvenuto! Io sono l'altro Marco italiano di cui si parlava per mano del buon Zydar (che sono sicuro imparerai ed apprezzare in men che non si dica!). Fa sempre piacere l'aggiunta di un nuovo membro italiano qui su DTF, ormai dovremmo essere quattro o cinque. Fra poco batteremo la nutrita e agguerrita comunità svedese! :lol
Comunque, complimenti anche per il nickname, davvero bello. Detto ciò, benvenuto ancora una volta e ci si vede in giro ;)
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Don't translate this, Zydar. I'm just badmouthing you for no good reason :zydar:
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Ti ringrazio Marco/Wasteland, e ricambio l'apprezzamento per il tuo nick, che mi è caro per due motivi: una delle poesie più belle della storia dell'umanità e uno dei momenti più emozionanti della discografia DT (a dirla tutta c'è un terzo motivo, sempre legato al primo, questo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxEbFxwed3M)).
Alright, back to English now.
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Hi, I'm new here :-)
My name is Sandra, I'm from Denmark and DT is my all time favorite band!
I'm a huge Prog head rock and metal. I'm trying to form the first PROG association here in Denmark.
Besides Prog, I love classical music, Jazz and a lot of other metal-genres.
"Fun" fact: I don't know any other female DT fans :(
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Welcome to DTF Sandra! And don't be sad for that, I don't physically know any DT fan, of any gender :lol
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Welcome to DTF Sandra! And don't be sad for that, I don't physically know any DT fan, of any gender :lol
Thank you Wasteland! Welcome to the wasteland, where you'll find ashes, nothing but ashes... and know I have to listen to Trial Of Tears ! :D
Haha, okay I'll try not to be sad then, however, I can't understand why other girls don't fell the same about DT as I do ..
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Do they have danish there? I have to pick up some danish for Belle.
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Welcome, Sandra! (and if that's your pic in your avatar, I'm sure you' ll have lots of friends here) :yarr
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Society is slowly evolving in recent times, but many people are still strongly influenced by stereotypes, faithfully sticking to what others think/say they should have to like as a man or as a girl. Anyway... I could say I'm pretty lucky since in my life I've met many girls who were into DT. Last but not least, welcome on board Sandra. I'm quite new here too. Your intention of opening the first Prog association in your country is highly appreciated.
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Hi Angelika and welcome! Nice to have a Dane here.
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Welcome! Here, you've met your first girl DT fan *shakes hand*
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Welcome Sandra! Although this forum has its fair share of people from the Nordic countries (myself included), I don't remember seeing any Danes here before, so it's good that there's someone representing that country as well! :)
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Welcome, Sandra! (and if that's your pic in your avatar, I'm sure you' ll have lots of friends here) :yarr
Thanks! yep it's me :)
Welcome Sandra! Although this forum has its fair share of people from the Nordic countries (myself included), I don't remember seeing any Danes here before, so it's good that there's someone representing that country as well! :)
Thank you! cool! in fact I'm not danish, I'm half polish and half Kuwaitian - but born and raised here in Denmark hehe :D
Welcome! Here, you've met your first girl DT fan *shakes hand*
YESSS! Finally! Awesome, thank you !!
Society is slowly evolving in recent times, but many people are still strongly influenced by stereotypes, faithfully sticking to what others think/say they should have to like as a man or as a girl. Anyway... I could say I'm pretty lucky since in my life I've met many girls who were into DT. Last but not least, welcome on board Sandra. I'm quite new here too. Your intention of opening the first Prog association in your country is highly appreciated.
Thanks! And you're right!
One year a go, I started a Facebook group for the danish prog people. The group started out with 6 members, and now we are more that 150 people! It's a very active group and I can't wait to get together and form the Prog association!
Hi Angelika and welcome! Nice to have a Dane here.
Thank you! :)
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Welcome! Your nickname would probably not be a reference to the Anathema song Angelica, would it?
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Sandra, you've met your second female DT fan *shakes hand* :biggrin:
Oh, and bacon is good too :godisgood:
Some for Marco too :godisgood:
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...crispy nonsense. I like it.
You have to be American, Debra, I heard you're all quite fond of bacon down there.
@Sandra: then I could say you're a child born from ice and fire.
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in fact I'm not danish, I'm half polish and half Kuwaitian - but born and raised here in Denmark hehe :D
Oh, then that explains why you don't look very Danish! :D
Welcome! Your nickname would probably not be a reference to the Anathema song Angelica, would it?
I was thinking about this as well - it's a great song!
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...crispy nonsense. I like it.
You have to be American, Debra, I heard you're all quite fond of bacon down there.
@Sandra: then I could say you're a child born from ice and fire.
A fan of GRRM? :lol
Yup, Bacon here is the forum mascotte!
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...crispy nonsense. I like it.
You have to be American, Debra, I heard you're all quite fond of bacon down there.
Yessir, I am a USA-ian and a Texan to boot. :biggrin:
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...crispy nonsense. I like it.
You have to be American, Debra, I heard you're all quite fond of bacon down there.
@Sandra: then I could say you're a child born from ice and fire.
A fan of GRRM? :lol
You got it.
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Welcome! Your nickname would probably not be a reference to the Anathema song Angelica, would it?
Thanks!
I love Anathema (!!!), however Angelika is my middle name :P and I'm named after some green polish cake cream :| My mom really loved that green Angelika cake cream.....
...crispy nonsense. I like it.
You have to be American, Debra, I heard you're all quite fond of bacon down there.
@Sandra: then I could say you're a child born from ice and fire.
A fan of GRRM? :lol
You got it.
:rollin awesome!
Sandra, you've met your second female DT fan *shakes hand* :biggrin:
Oh, and bacon is good too :godisgood:
Some for Marco too :godisgood:
WUHU!! GREAT!!!! You just made my day! :D
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...crispy nonsense. I like it.
You have to be American, Debra, I heard you're all quite fond of bacon down there.
Yessir, I am a USA-ian and a Texan to boot. :biggrin:
Deb... I forgot you were a Texan, or maybe didn't remember. I r one, 2. But I'm farther north by a couple of hours: DFW area (Dallas/Fort Worth for you foreigners). Met Barto up here at the last DT show, which happened to be my son's first real heavy rock concert (his second overall real concert, after Paul McCartney).
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Hi everyone,
after reading in the forums for some time, I decided to join the party as well.
I became a DT fan years ago when a friend of mine sent me an MP3 of I&W. I then listened to MP3s downloaded from the internet for quite some time (shame on me). In 2011, I finally started building my collection and meanwhile it has grown fairly big - well, nothing compared to Zepp's or Franz's of course. ^^
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WUHU!! GREAT!!!! You just made my day! :D
Much obliged. ;)
Deb... I forgot you were a Texan, or maybe didn't remember. I r one, 2. But I'm farther north by a couple of hours: DFW area (Dallas/Fort Worth for you foreigners). Met Barto up here at the last DT show, which happened to be my son's first real heavy rock concert (his second overall real concert, after Paul McCartney).
Awesome - I forgot you were one too. Are you a DFW native, or were you born elsewhere? I was born in Pasadena (Stinkadena), lived in Houston for 16 years, then moved to the Austin area in 1986. Moved to Austin proper in 1995.
EDIT: Welcome, ProgressiveIce! :)
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What is progressive ice?
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...crispy nonsense. I like it.
You have to be American, Debra, I heard you're all quite fond of bacon down there.
Yessir, I am a USA-ian and a Texan to boot. :biggrin:
Deb... I forgot you were a Texan, or maybe didn't remember. I r one, 2. But I'm farther north by a couple of hours: DFW area (Dallas/Fort Worth for you foreigners). Met Barto up here at the last DT show, which happened to be my son's first real heavy rock concert (his second overall real concert, after Paul McCartney).
I'm over in McKinney.
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:tup
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Welcome, ProgressiveIce. Where are you from?
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McKinney.... Not far from me.
I wasn't born here, but... as they say, I got here as fast as I could. 40 years have to count for something. I consider myself a "naturalized" Texan. But always up here in DFW. Grew up in North Dallas.
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Welcome, ProgressiveIce. Where are you from?
Thanks.
I'm from Switzerland. To this date, I don't know any other DT fans from here and I haven't been to a DT concert (they played here about a year ago, but I wasn't able to go). :sad:
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Hallo ProgressiveIce!
Schön, dass auch einige Deutschsprachige den Weg hierher finden. Ich hoffe, dir gefällts! :tup
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Hallo ProgressiveIce!
Schön, dass auch einige Deutschsprachige den Weg hierher finden. Ich hoffe, dir gefällts! :tup
La tua lingua è così... brutale :\ Vuoi mettere con la cantabilità e la grazia dell'italico idioma? N'est-ce pas, mein freund? :-X
So, ProgressiveIce, from which Switzerland are you from? :)
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Οὔ ἐρισάμενοι ὀρέγομαι, ἀλλὰ ἕτεραι οἴμεθα.
EDIT: Sorry for the derail of the Welcome Thread, folks.
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Welcome, ProgressiveIce. Where are you from?
Thanks.
I'm from Switzerland. To this date, I don't know any other DT fans from here and I haven't been to a DT concert (they played here about a year ago, but I wasn't able to go). :sad:
I spent a few days in Switzerland a couple of years ago. It's just a fantastic place!
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Hello everyone!!
I'm new here, I'm french so I appologise for my english... ;D
My name is Sylvain and I live near Paris.I am a big fan of DT since 1994 and the release of "Awake".
At the time I was listening to some hard rock fm bands like Bon Jovi (yes, at one time they played hard rock, but not anymore... :facepalm:), Whitesnake, Cinderella, Winger, or other bands like Queensryche, Megadeth, Aerosmith or Tesla...I don't really remember how I heard of DT, all I remember is that I was very curious to listen "Awake", after reading all these good reviews and subjects about them in the press.
And of course, when I first listened to Awake I was totally dazzled, and this is how I fell in love with the band.
Now I am 41 years old and and if I don't really listen hard rock anymore, I remain faithful to DT, because once you have tasted their music you can't live without it!! :heart
Today I listen mostly pop or rock bands like Depeche Mode, Simple Minds, Manic Street Preachers, Queen, Texas...And, as a long time fan of Bon Jovi, if I am disgusted by the "candy pop orientation" of the band (thanks a lot Jon... :censored), I remained a big fan of guitarist Richie Sambora, his solo albums are outstanding, as his work on classic rock albums like "New Jersey", "Slippery when wet" or "Keep the faith" of course!! :metal
Movies are my other passion.
To be honest I'm a little worried about how I will be received here, because I'm not an "usual" fan of DT when it comes about my favourites albums of the band...
"Metropolis 2000" is not part of my favourites albums, and I do not like "Black clouds and silver linings"!!
I hope you will forgive me... ;D
"Awake", "Images and words", "6DOIT" and "Train of thought" and "Falling into infinity" remains the albums I listen the most.
I really liked "ADTOE", but I will go to the thread dedicated to the album to talk about it...
See ya soon!! ;)
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Welcome! Don't worry, the prog metal crowd is the majority of the forum but almost all of us have eclectic tastes, and there's loads of people who appreciate pop and rock :)
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Hey sylvinception! Welcome to the forum and enjoy your stay.
Oh, and don't mind the creepers, we're they're not that bad
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Welcome! And as the other said, don't be afraid of having unconventional ideas (and liking IAW, Awake and SDOIT aren't considered as such here), it's always welcome and refreshing to read about them.
See you around :tup
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Bonjour Sylvain! Comment ça va? Malhereusement, je ne parle pas beaucoup de français, so I'll just switch to English here: nice to have you on board and enjoy your stay! This is a really cool place for discovering new music or meeting awesome people. :tup
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Holy shit I forgot to say I'm also a fan of Def Leppard and The Cult!!
How could I forget them ?? :o
I'd be damned!! :loser:
Thanks to all of you guys for your welcome messages!! :tup
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To be honest I'm a little worried about how I will be received here, because I'm not an "usual" fan of DT when it comes about my favourites albums of the band...
No worries, all kinds of opinions are welcome here - that's why this place is called a discussion board. And as wasteland said, I&W, Awake and Six Degrees are all popular albums. Hopefully you'll enjoy your time here! :)
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You don't like Scenes from a Memory?? GTFO man....
Just kidding, welcome, and have some bacon... :godisgood:
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YAY.. new faces!!!! well hello :laugh:
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Bienvenu Sylvain!
This is an open-minded community, so make yourself comfortable =)
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EDIT: Whoops. Wrong thread.
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Sorry I'm late - hi there, sylv!
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Hello everyone, I'm Mister Gold! :metal Been a lurker here for sometime now, and finally got around to joining!
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Hello everyone, I'm Mister Gold! :metal Been a lurker here for sometime now, and finally got around to joining!
yo
:JayOctavarium:
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Welcome dude!
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Welcome dude!
I like the Riku avatar, dude! :metal
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Thanks, definitely my favorite video game series of all time. :metal
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Thanks, definitely my favorite video game series of all time. :metal
Likewise! Been a fan since the first game came out in 2002! Ever play The World Ends With You? FANTASTIC game made by a lot of the same people. :metal
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I haven't played it due to my lack of a DS, but I hear that it's great. I mean, some of the characters even made it into Dream Drop Distance.
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I haven't played it due to my lack of a DS, but I hear that it's great. I mean, some of the characters even made it into Dream Drop Distance.
Yeah, it's amazing. Kingdom Hearts is my favorite video game series, but TWEWY is probably my favorite single video game. Absolutely phenomenal game. :metal
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I might have to look around and borrow a DS then. It's going to be tough to beat Kingdom Hearts 2 though. 8 years later and it's still a game that I find ridiculously fun. :)
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Welcome, crow =]
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Welcome, crow =]
^that, welcome :metal
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Yo dude, welcome!
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Yo, Crow.
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Hello everyone, I'm Mister Gold! :metal Been a lurker here for sometime now, and finally got around to joining!
Hi there - did you snag your handle from Once Upon a Time? If so :tup
Oh, and have some :godisgood:
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Deb, are you usurping on lonestar's rite of passage? If so, shame on you. :P
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No, not officially. :blush
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Hello everyone, I'm Mister Gold! :metal Been a lurker here for sometime now, and finally got around to joining!
Hi there - did you snag your handle from Once Upon a Time? If so :tup
Oh, and have some :godisgood:
Wherever would you get an idea like that, dearie? ;)
BACON. :hefdaddy
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Nice Death reference in your avatar text, Senor El Dorado :tup
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Nice Death reference in your avatar text, Senor El Dorado :tup
Thanks! TSoP is one of my all-time favorite albums, along with the other two albums referenced. Not necessarily a Top Three or whatever, but certainly some albums I hold in VERY high regard. :tup
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Hello everyone!
I have been lurking around here tons and discovered many bands and so I figure I should start posting!
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Welcome!
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Hi there!
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Greetings.
After lurking around for a while and getting a feel for the place, I figured I'd actually start contributing myself. Seems like a lot of forums with a big focus on metal quickly turn into a cesspool of immaturity. Doesn't seem to be the case around here though, which is nice :)
So I'm a guy in my mid thirties. A lifelong metalhead, although as I get older I find my taste in music ever expanding. Firmly rooted in rock music though, which will probably always feel like "home".
And yes, a big fan of Rush as you can probably guess :biggrin:
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Hi and welcome to the forum :)
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im new here..
from beutifull place of
phillipines............ :tup
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Welcome to you both. Have some bacon. Enjoy your stay.
:godisgood:
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Welcome jmplayer and Limelight! :heart
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Hey folks!! ;)
My name is Rocio and I'm from Chile, I'm new here and to be honest I'm also new when it comes to DT... I'm 23 years old and I've been a metalhead since I was 13, when bands like Queen, Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath and many others came to my life, I sold my soul to music since then. Nowadays I'm a big fan of almost every metal subgenre, being my fav bands After Forever, Symphony X, Epica, Ayreon, Megadeth, Lacuna Coil, Tool and Annihilator, among others... Anyway, during this years, I never cared to give DT a real chance till some time ago, when a lovely and big DT fangirl friend of mine kindly showed me her fav songs... I'm starting slowly, as DT music needs to marinate some time to release its full flavor, currently I'm totally blown away by Scenes From A Memory...
I'm a catlover, a vegetarian, a writer, a storyteller, a weirdo, a kind of modern eremit, a singer, a rookie guitar player and an awful drummer. I also write álbum reviews.
Hope to know you all better in the future... Rock on!! :metal
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Rocio, I think I know you from a certain Facebook group, amirite? ;) The other Serbian girl, Milena. I tend not to post a lot in the group because it's major fun and therefore a major time eater :lol but when I do, it's DT-related.
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yeah I know ya Milena!!! Glad to see you here too!!! :D :heart
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This is the best place. You'll see :biggrin:
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Welcome to our weirdo cult Rocio. You will love it here.
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I'll leave it to the chef to present the ceremonial bacon. Otherwise, welcome to a somewhat familiar face.
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Thank you guys ;)
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I'm surprised I didn't post in here earlier.
Hello. I'm Blackavar.
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Hello :mora:
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Hey, I'm fairly new here and just wanted to say hello. I have to admit, i haven't listened to much DT, but what i have listened to has been pretty good. I am a fan of all music, but mostly country and rap.
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Welcome!
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I'm surprised I didn't post in here earlier.
Hello. I'm Blackavar.
Anything related to my favorite book is ok with me. Welcome man.
Hey, I'm fairly new here and just wanted to say hello. I have to admit, i haven't listened to much DT, but what i have listened to has been pretty good. I am a fan of all music, but mostly country and rap.
Welcome bud!!!
And hi Xio :wave:
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Hi long time lurkers, new members...
Hi Xio :jamaritard:
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I'm surprised I didn't post in here earlier.
Hello. I'm Blackavar.
Anything related to my favorite book is ok with me. Welcome man.
My favorite book as well.
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:tup
Hi long time lurkers, new members...
Hi Xio :jamaritard:
:vomitard:
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Hey everyone, I'm new.
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Just wanted to say hello everyone. I was on the Mike Portnoy forum for 10 years. The negativity toward DT became unbearable. I'm happy to be a part of this community.
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Welcome guys!!!!
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Hello, newlings! :)
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Hi new guys, make yourself at home :tup
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Hi new guys, make yourself at home :tup
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Hi new guys, make yourself at home :tup
And by make yourselves at home, we don't mean stripping down to your underwear and watching Fresh Prince reruns while eating Ben and Jerry's. Use a little discretion, k?
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Kinda new here, joined about a week ago :)
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Welcome. Have some bacon.
:godisgood:
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Welcome!!!
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Hi guys!
I've read DTF for a long time, but now I've decided to become part of this fantastic big DT family! :)
About myself:
My name is Francesco, I'm 23 years old, I'm Italian and I go to university! :D
I play Guitar, but in the past I've also played Bass and Saxophone.
The nickname itself explains my musical taste; I like progressive rock bands, such as Genesis, Yes, Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Gentle Giant, King Crimson, Rush, Jethro Trull, Pink Floyd, Living Colour, Area, Premiata Forneria Marconi, Banco Mutuo Soccorso, Liquid Tension Experiment, Transatlantic, etc...
Regarding the progressive metal world I like, of course, Dream Theater, Planet X, Blotted Science, Arch Matheos, On the Virg (Virgil Donati's old band), Spastik Ink.
Oh, and without forgot Fusion bands, like Chick Corea Elektric Band, Weather Reaport, Casiopea, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Tribal Tech, Uzeb, Spyro Gyra, Return To Forever, Steps Ahead, and many others.
I hope I haven't bored you with this huge list of bands! :P
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Welcome Progressive Metal Fusion!!!!
One question though? Are you sure you were not named by Kanye West and Kim Kardashian?! :biggrin:
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Welcome! I like Italian DTFers, the more the merrier :hat
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Ciao Francesco! E benvenuto!
Beh, visto i tuoi interessi direi proprio che le premesse ci sono tutte perché tu ti possa veramente trovare bene in questo forum! Un avvertimento: qui trovarai, se non hai già avuto modo di riscontrarlo, i fan più sfegatati e hardcore dei DT; per cui non ti spaventare se vedi impressionanti operazioni di investigazione a partire da una still di un video o da una semplice foto postata su qualche social da un membro della band! Se non hai idea di cosa sto parlando ti consiglio di leggerti il mastodontico topic di 140 pagine (le ultime 20 soprattutto) sull'album prossimo venturo nella sezione Dream Theater.
Ad ogni modo, chiudo la discussione in italiano altrimenti i moderatori si insospettiscono :D
Benvenuto ancora e ci si vede in giro!
Marco
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SPYRO GYRA
/universe...right?
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Once again, jet lag people!
Welcome Progressive Metal Fusion!
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Welcome PMF! I like your avatar :lol
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Hello!
I'm new here, but I've been reading this forum for a while. Been listening to DT since a little before SFAM came out. I used to read DT.net back in the day a well and I think I made an account there as some point (but only posted a hand full of times).
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Hello! And welcome! I'm mainly posting so I can use these emotes.
:cookie: :opeth:
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Welcome!
And out of curiosity: do you like cookie monster vocals?
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:tup
Hi long time lurkers, new members...
Hi Xio :jamaritard:
:vomitard:
lol just saw this... you two are awesome... :-*
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:tup
Hi long time lurkers, new members...
Hi Xio :jamaritard:
:vomitard:
lol just saw this... you two are awesome... :-*
:RJ:
:footloose:
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Hello!I've been using the website for quite a while now.Great site!Thought it was time to introduce myself.Been officially a DT fan about three years now.Actually I discovered JP first after hearing him at G3,and so you know one thing led to another.Looking forward to posting and whatnot.
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Welcome! :)
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Hi my name is Jonathan and I've been lurking for about a month. Live in Utah, USA. I'm 20 years old. I first got into DT at about age 15 by playing rock band. At that age I was just into mainstream stuff and alternative rock (late bloomer I know). But I loved the song Panic Attack, though I never looked for anything else by them. Then I made a new friend when I was 16 and one day he showed me Metropolis Part 1. My first thought was: "This guy sings too high, I don't like it". But he told me to keep listening to them, they would grow on me. I finally decided to buy I&W just for fun. I still remember the first day they "clicked". By that time I was getting into heavier rock. So I was mowing the lawn and listening to Pull Me Under for the 10th time, when it got to the chorus... BAM!! Huge chills down my spine. Same thing happened with Metropolis. I knew then I was hooked, so I bought 8VM next, then SC, Six Degrees, BC&SL, Awake, TOT, ACOS, SFAM, and ADTOE was the first one I was waiting for (which turned out to be in my top 3), and got into each one of them before buying the next. Truly changed my musical life.
Anyway, eagerly anticipating D12. These are some of the other bands I love: Animals as Leaders (Love em as much as DT, wow these guys are amazing!!), 10 Years, A7X, Mars Volta, Periphery, Chevelle, Tesseract, Scale the Summit, Foo Fighters, Linkin Park, Breaking Benjamin, feel free to recommend me bands!
Also we started an instrumental band with that same friend, influenced somewhat by DT, and others. If you want to check out the album it's up free at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WieU7bTsZE&list=PLtuPCnn1r1pwPkXT7f80Pe4xZy_ZaPC_v
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Welcome! :smiley:
If you love your wallet, don't ask for music recommendations here in DTF :biggrin:.
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mmmm... kinda drunk to read the new posts... but you're welcomed.... just so you know....
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Hey, all. Was a member on MP's board for a while before all of the stuff that went down there. Wanted a new source of music info and came across this board when searching for info about the new album.
Cheers!
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Welcome!
I'll give you an emote, on the house.
:wave:
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Welcome. People with Voices quote as a nickname are always needed.
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Hi, I'm the Dark Lord.
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Hi everyone! Another newb...
I found this forum through Bosk's signature a while back.. and lurked for a long time.
Anyways I'm still a relatively new DT fan, excited about the new album of course. This seems like a great place so hopefully I'll be posting more! :tup
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Welcome! Have fun, but be warned, this place becomes addictive. :D
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Hi everyone! Another newb...
I found this forum through Bosk's signature a while back.. and lurked for a long time.
Anyways I'm still a relatively new DT fan, excited about the new album of course. This seems like a great place so hopefully I'll be posting more! :tup
That's probably the most original way anyone has ever found this place :lol
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Welcome! Have fun, but be warned, this place becomes addictive. :D
To those who don't have a job at least.
:justshootme:
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Even if I still had a job, this place would take priority. :P
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Welcome! Have fun, but be warned, this place becomes addictive. :D
To those who don't have a job at least.
:justshootme:
So the application failed?
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Even if I still had a job, this place would take priority. :P
(https://www.authenticpua.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Youre-weird.jpg)Welcome! Have fun, but be warned, this place becomes addictive. :D
To those who don't have a job at least.
:justshootme:
So the application failed?
No, the suicide was for the sheer amount of time I've been on here, most likely unhealthy. I just sent in an application yesterday lol
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What the actual fuck
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I know, man.
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:thegoggles:
Can't screen cap it right now but I'm at: 104 days, 14 hours and 1 minutes.
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Total Time Spent Online:
48 days, 5 hours and 18 minutes.
Ninja, my account is 11 months younger than yours. And I thought I spent too much time here :eek
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Well, you share a computer, right? I don't, so I never actually log out.
I hope that's why. :|
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Maybe.
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I never log out either, but I turn my computer off every night.
Total Time Spent Online: 68 days, 23 hours and 47 minutes.
ALMOST AT 69 DAYS.
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Hello!
Im new here, but i feel like i know every single one of you.. I´ve been lurking since this forum started, and had a profile going here for a year or so. I never really posted, and ended up forgetting my password. Since then, i´ve changed my e-mail and everything (my old hotmail account is lost somewhere in cyberspace), so i decided to create a new profile and start up again with some posting!
Im a 26 year old Norwegian guy (my English isn´t perfect, so bare with me). I was registered as St_Lucifer on the old DT.net-forum, and was moderately active over there. I hanged around on both DTF and 5/8 for a while, but for the last couple of years this has been the place i´ve been coming to for new DT-related info, and threads about my other favorite bands (Rush, Iron Maiden, Mastodon, Spocks Beard to name a few).
So yeah.. Hi! :coolio
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Hi there, and it's great that you decided to start posting :tup (and extra points for naming yourself after a personal Top 3 Rush song)
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Ok if you know us so well... What is my favourite animal?
:P
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Giraffe!
:neverusethis:
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Did a quick search on your name and found a penguin emoticon. Im guessing..
(https://funnyfilez.funnypart.com/pictures/FunnyPart-com-penguin_expedition.jpg)
?
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Welcome. People with Voices quote as a nickname are always needed.
Still my favorite DT song off my favorite DT album.
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Welcome new peeps, have some bacon... :godisgood:
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Welcome. People with Voices quote as a nickname are always needed.
Still my favorite DT song off my favorite DT album.
You've officially earned my respect.
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Just joined up here, I thought that I was already registered here, turns out that I wasn't. Hello to all!
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Hello, friend.
:welcome:
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It's noob central here now. New albums always bring a rash of fresh blood here. Welcome all. Don't get too offended by the long-time members here too quick. Stick around a while and you'll find we're really offensive. :lol
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It's noob central here now. New albums always bring a rash of fresh blood here. Welcome all. Don't get too offended by the long-time members here too quick. Stick around a while and you'll find we're really offensive. :lol
I didn't have too much of a problem when I first started. :dunno:
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It's noob central here now. New albums always bring a rash of fresh blood here. Welcome all. Don't get too offended by the long-time members here too quick. Stick around a while and you'll find we're really offensive. :lol
I didn't have too much of a problem when I first started. :dunno:
ftfy
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Heya, have been reading you all for a lot of time and decided to step in and introduce myself. I'm Andrea, 28 yo from Rome, Italy and I love Dream Theater (infact my girlfriend is jealous as hell, especially when a release approaches). :biggrin:
Besides that, I'm a lot into sports soccer, basketball and tennis mostly (which means I usually sit on my couch and watching them on TV) ;D
Talking about music, I kinda listen to a lot of genres, my fav are classical, metal and some electronic stuff such as trance, ebm and old hardcore school :metal
For what that concernes DT, my fav album is SFAM and my fav song, well I don't think I have one but both Learning To Live and A Change Of Season are the ones I usually play the most :biggrin:
I'll keep reading and will start to write something randomly :)
Stay Prog! :metal
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Hi. I'm Michael, 16, Helsinki and one of DT's Finnofans. :hat
What a cool emoticon that is, really. The first thing I noticed upon pressing "Reply" was that there were several new emoticons up there, above this text field, which I had never seen before. I obviously had to try the one that looked good. Cutting to the chase, I started playing the guitar seriously only rather recently. I had generated ear-cracking dissonance from my cheap acoustic for quite a while - around a year or two - before realizing that I actually liked playing a lot. I'm currently learning Peruvian Skies and Enter Sandman. My electric still needs some tuning, it needs to be "played in" and then it'll sound dandy.
My guitar is a C. Giant cheap thing. It's basically a Fender copy, but a lot worse in quality (Not like those japanese copies of other models). The amp is a tiny Vox MINI-3, but despite its size the Vox actually sounds pretty good. It's great for practising and can be quite the monster if you crank it up enough. I live in a city block, so I can't really turn it up that much, however.
I've mostly been reading the P&R forums, though also been surfing for news about DT's new album.
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The first thing I noticed upon pressing "Reply" was that there were several new emoticons up there, above this text field, which I had never seen before.
Oh boy, you have no idea how many is "several" around here :xbones
WELCOME ALL NEW PEOPLE
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423. :P
Also, welcome, people.
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Hello. This is probably the 3rd band forum I'm going to partake into. I also take part in band forums like Alter Bridge and Rush. Other than that, I also read a decent amount of hockey news.
I'm going to be very thorough. I don't know too much about DT, but I always hear great things about them through forums and Chris Jericho playing their songs on his radio station and hear the fact that John Petrucci is a top tier, A-Class guitarist. Obviously, it is pretty good stuff and I would love to know more about the band through the various outlets (live concerts, key albums, maybe a documentary) and I believe you guys are probably the right guys to know this stuff.
So yep, I may lurk the forums from time to time, but I always like soaking up information and give good thoughts and read good thoughts, etc.
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Welcome, friend.
:welcome:
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Welcome! This is the right place! Also props for AB and Rush! :tup
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Welcome! If you want to get into DT this is the right place to find all the motivation you may need!
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Welcome, Anguyen92 and tervetuloa Viking of the Sagas! :)
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Damn, it's a newb onslaught, there goes the neighborhood....
Just fucking with ya, welcome folks, have some bacon... :godisgood:
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OKAY SUP. I'm a Dreaded Gentlefella. Or Gentleman of Dread. Lurked here for a while and decided to join/Sketchy is here and I am his long time stalker.
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Aaaaaaaaaaaaaand welcome once mor :biggrin:
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Welcome O Dreaded One!
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Guess I could post here as well.
Hey everyone! I'm a 19-year-old bloke from Finland. Rather surprisingly, I haven't been lurking on here for that long and actually decided to register fairly quickly after discovering the site. Dream Theater has always (well, as long as I've listened music seriously) been one of my most liked bands but lately it's become one of the best for me. The release of the self-titled album really ignited the spark in me, although I don't really dig that particular album all that much.
Besides DT, I enjoy all kinds of progressive metal stuff as well as more straight forward and traditional metal and rock in general. Some of my favourite bands include Dream Theater (duh), Opeth, Wintersun, Stam1na (a Finnish band), Coldplay and Green Day. Music is really a passion of mine and I could literally talk about it all day with someone who shares my interest. Other than music, my life composes mainly of sports (both on the field and on the sofa haha), playing computer games, studying and spending time with my girlfriend. I study computer sciences (information systems) at Jyväskylä University.
Hopefully I'll post loads and get to know many of you guys! :)
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Tervetuloa! :)
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Welcome Riitasointi. Enjoy your stay and have fun. And since Sigz is no longer doing it, here's a picture of a cute cat
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Hello there everyone! I recently stumbled upon this forum, as I was searching the web for bands similar to Dream Theater. I decided to join the forum soon after, but kind of forgot about it for a week or so! :P
I am an 18 year old guy from Copenhagen, Denmark. I have listened to all kinds of rock and metal from a young age, but I am fairly new to the whole progressive metal/rock scene actually. I discovered Rush a few years ago, and have been listening to them quite a lot, and then I discovered Dream Theater about 6 months ago, by listening to an internet metal radio station. I quite liked them at first, but I didn't really look for more of their music, until about 4 months ago when I was in a record store and I saw one of their albums, namely Scenes from a memory. I decided to buy the album and man, was I blown away by that! I have been listening to Dream Theater pretty much every day since I bought that album, and I can safely say that they are my favorite band of all time! I am also going to Dream Theater's concert in Copenhagen next year, so I am really looking forward to that.
Other bands I like include Volbeat, Tenacious D, Rammstein, System of A Down, Led Zeppelin (I'm a sucker for old school rock), Nightwish and Rage Against the Machine... I could go on! Oh and recently I got into Circus Maximus! :metal
Other interests include video games, computers and Geology.
And also, I forgot to add that I am an aspie, so the song "Solitary Shell" describes me well :P Any fellow aspies here?
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Welcome! Not sure if there are any others on the 'spectrum'.
Enjoy your stay!
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Other bands I like include Volbeat, Tenacious D, Rammstein, System of A Down, Led Zeppelin (I'm a sucker for old school rock), Nightwish and Rage Against the Machine... I could go on! Oh and recently I got into Circus Maximus! :metal
You have good taste, young padawan. I like you already.
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Well, my brother is on the autism spectrum, and I'm probably pretty close to it even though I don't have autism (it runs kind of incognito through the family because it's not severe)
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Other bands I like include Volbeat, Tenacious D, Rammstein, System of A Down, Led Zeppelin (I'm a sucker for old school rock), Nightwish and Rage Against the Machine... I could go on! Oh and recently I got into Circus Maximus! :metal
You have good taste, young padawan. I like you already.
Thank you, good sir! :)
Well, my brother is on the autism spectrum, and I'm probably pretty close to it even though I don't have autism (it runs kind of incognito through the family because it's not severe)
Oh yeah, it does often run in the family. My father has a lot of aspie traits too, and I wouldn't be surprised if he did actually have it.
I am a pretty high functioning individual myself; It's mostly that which comes with having aspergers that brings me the real trouble. Anxiety, depression etc.
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Other interests include video games, computers and Geology.
You have good taste, young apprentice. I like you already.
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Holy shit, all those new people!! HI.
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Hey all --
I initially intro'd myself in one of the DT12 threads a few weeks back, but saw this thread and wanted to say hello (again).
Name's Greg, from Washington DC. My favorite bands, outside of DT include: Rush, Sabbath, Maiden, Yes, Grateful Dead, Allmans, Zeppelin...others
Other interests include, NHL hockey, cycling, etc.
Great board!
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Welcome to the forum guys! Enjoy your stay and have some fun while you're at it.
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Hey folks.............been a lurker here for a little while but decided to join up. I think in the past I have felt that the forum is so huge that I wouldn't have a hope of keeping up , so I just checked out the odd thread of interest but I suppose that's no reason not to be a member. When I join a forum I usually like to be a "regular" and really take part but not sure how I'll go time wise but it's obviously a very cool place to "hang" .
I'm in Australia and am a long time DT fan , although my tastes do seem to be quite different to most here and perhaps that also had something to do with me holding back on posting. I saw a couple of posts in the "back to back" albums thread that struck a chord and had quite a bit in common with my views - I thought I'd "take the time" to sign up and agree with him ;D
My first DT album was I&W around the time of its release. I used to listen to the "Metal For Melbourne" show here at the time on 3RRR radio - one of the few dedicated hard rock/metal radio shows - and when they played Pull Me Under for the first time I was thinking something along the lines of HOLYYYYY SHIT!! This band is made for my ears. My musical taste is pretty varied although guitars must be present ::) Anything from Toto/Foreigner to Annihilator/Megadeth.
Off the top of my head I think I might have maybe 5 or 6 albums in my collection of around 2500 where I rated every song 5 stars - the way I tend to rate albums is I'll average my iTunes track ratings , multiply by 20 for a rating out of 100 and then have 5 points of adjustment for how I think the album works as a whole. Of those 5 or 6 "perfect" albums I think there's only two I would rate at 100% and that's Van Halen I and Images and Words. So I think that says a lot about how I rate these guys. I don't think there will ever be another album that combines heaviness, prog , musicianship and catchy songs in the way that Images and Words did and with zero need for the skip button , which I seem to be using more and more these days.
From there though my DT experience has been a bit of a roller coaster ride and a bit love/hate at times. I viewed Awake as inferior to I&W but certainly not a huge disappointment - that was reserved for Falling Into Infinity and most of what followed . Although I have tracks on each album I like I just never felt (after Awake) that they got close to the perfection of Images and Words and it was rather sad and frustrating at times........one of my all time top couple of bands kept disappointing.......until recently :tup :metal
How much Portnoy's exit had to do with it I'll never know but for me ADTOE was a huge return to form with a more song oriented sound that was taken even further on DT12 and to say I have a renewed enthusiasm would be an understatement. The DT I love is BACK! ADTOE was possibly a little too derivative of I&W but hey - I was rapt anyway.
In terms of memorabilia etc.... I do have a bit of a problem- once I start I tend to go crazy and it just gets ridiculous. I have a massive Van Halen memorabilia collection that has cost me a fortune over the years but with DT in some ways there is even more stuff and you could go totally nuts getting every little trinket and collectible , so I have drawn the line and (aside from stuff I bought early on - official bootlegs/demos/videos) I have kept a tight focus on their pinnacle for me and that's Images and Words. So I have I&W shirts , CD, cassette , original vinyl , white Brookvale vinyl and two of the 500 red swirl vinyls. That should do!! I also have the Live Scenes recalled cover which isn't worth much but I still find pretty cool/spooky in terms of the coincidence with the tragic real life events on the day of release.
I've seen a whole heap of posters rate all the albums in order so I might as well too while I'm here - using the rating system I mentioned above and make a note or two here and there. Aside from Live At The Marquee (an early favourite) I'll keep it to studio albums.
1) When Dream And Day Unite: Seems to get a lot of derision and bad press here but I actually rate it much higher than most of DT's mid-life efforts. Ordinary production - yes but in the context of the time , a debut album and how advanced it was at the time I give it a solid 90/100
2) Images and Words: What can I say? 100% :hefdaddy :hefdaddy
Live At The Marquee: Quick mention - great live album and Bombay Vindaloo made it that little bit special 90/100
3) Awake: Not as consistently brilliant and well structured to my ears - still it does justice to a I&W follow up. The mid section of Erotomania remains one of my favourite guitar moments ever as is the outro to Innocence Faded. I'm attemtpting to get back into my guitar playing and an attempt at that is a distant goal :metal Probably a couple of tracks too long and 6.00 does very little for me. A solid 91/100
4) A Change of Seasons : not something I play very often. When I do I enjoy it but there's always something else I'd rather be hearing 83/100
And this is where my ratings might just go off a cliff.........
5) Falling Into Infinity At the time of its release I found this a massive disappointment and likely would've rated it 60% - it was a real WTF! moment the first time I heard this. Like a watered down version of the band I worshipped but I have grown to like it more as the years have passed. Would be a lot better without the first two tracks. 83/100
6) SFAM : I know this album is rated very highly for the most part but again I felt it was missing something. I liked the return to something resembling their classic sound but my impression was that the concept overtook the songs and that it felt like the songs had been written around the lyrics too much - I didn't feel the songs stood on their own as well as say an Operation Mindcrime. Decent enough album and had me really pumped for the next one as I could see a return to form coming. I really only have Fatal Tragedy on any sort of regular rotation 79/100
7) SDOIT: Oh dear!! This was the last straw for me as far as Dream Theater albums being an automatic purchase. I'd been disappointed with the last two but could see light ahead but boy - the first disc of this album was one of my biggest ever disappointments in music. How could my equal favourite band ever produce THIS!! It's stupid I know but I didn't listen to Disc 2 for many years - I was so pissed at how much I couldn't get into disc one that my attitude was "Well if they can't get me to listen to a bunch of shortish songs then I can't put myself through an epic version. My next disappointment was in myself for being such an idiot as years later when I finally played Disc 2 I quite liked it :facepalm: DISC ONE: 60% DISC TWO: 90%
8) Train of Thought: Two tracks I like : As I am and Endless Sacrifice - the rest...........meh! The skip button was on overdrive here. 72/100
9) Octavarium: not an album I listen to much. Nothing rated terrible (as I did on one or two from ToT) but also no top rated tracks either. 72/100
10) Systematic Chaos: Enjoyed the first couple of tracks and a decent enough cover of Creeping Death on track 3 but tailed away badly from there . 72/100
11) Black Clouds........ My expectations were low and looking at the tracks lengths I was anticipating the worst but this album surprised me. The first album since Awake (or the 2nd SDOIT disc) that I felt was really consistent. 88/100
12) A Dramatic Turn of Events: Thank God!!! A return to the brilliant combination of more song based playing but still plenty of progressive elements on display. Sits well in the company of I&W and Awake - THIS is the DT I love. 94/100
13) DT12 This one is still sinking in but I certainly like it. It's got all the elements that I like from them and yet it's different enough from I&W/ADTOE to not sound too familiar. Unlike the majority I've read here I think The Enemy Inside is awesome and helloooooooo Mr Mangini at the start! Least favourite track would likely be Along For The Ride (or Enigma Machine if you count that) but I certainly don't dislike it. All the rest I either liked immediately or are growing on me (Surrender To Reason). I'll give it a tentative 94/100 which could go higher although the production will prevent it from getting too close to 100.
I've recently upgraded what was already a high end stereo system and played DT12 and I&W back to back and it was only then that the muddy production on DT12 became so obvious. That's the real let down for me with this latest instalment.
So there you have it - I know I'm in the minority with my indifference toward SDOIT/SFAM and Octavarium but hey - just being honest. Like I said above it feels so great to be rediscovering my love for this band - it had never gone (how could it - they can never undo Images and Words ) but had been tested severely.
This post has taken ages and I won't make a habit of "mega posting"......................just got all this out the way so it's out there. I'll enjoy reading the discussion here and perhaps making the odd contribution.
Will purchase LALP DVD soon thanks to the helpful reviews on here.
Cheers
Brent
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Welcome Brent!
SDOIT disc 1 as your least favourite album... that's unusual. You like WDADU though, so I can forgive that.
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Welcome Brent, one of the more indepth introductionary posts on here and I think you'll have a great time over here.
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Thanks guys - appreciate it. :tup
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Hello DTF! I'm a 18 years old guy from Finland. The first time I heard about Dream Theater was when my cousin played The Mirror for me from the Awake album. I was instantly sold. The next day I bought that album. This was in 2008 I think.
I'm mostly into progressive rock and metal, some of my favorite bands are (apart from DT) Rush, King Crimson, Pink Floyd, Yes, Peter Gabriel-era Genesis, Opeth and Periphery. I also like music from composers like Frédéric Chopin and Claude Debussy.
I'm a rather introverted person who spends most of his time playing guitar and hitting the gym. I also play in a band and we are finishing our first EP. Hopefully it will be released at the end of this year. :metal
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Hey man, welcome! Your taste in music is awesome!
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I thought I'd take a minute (probably too many) to introduce myself. While I learned about DT mostly in chronological order, I was about 15 years behind the curve.
It was probably 2007/08 (I know after Systematic Chaos) the topic of music came up. I grew up with a lot of 80s hard rock and he mentioned Dream Theater as his favorite band. Sadly (obviously not as all-knowing as I thought I was), I had to plead the fifth. From that day forward, my friend introduced me to Dream Theater -- starting with I&W and, in order, up to Systematic Chaos. He didn't introduce me all at once, but gradually. I was hooked and couldn't believe the great music I was missing out on. For DT, I started getting all of the CDs starting with BCSL, and I went crazy getting as many MP3s under the "progressive metal" genre.
I'm looking forward to hearing the latest news and thoughts on DT, past, present, and future on this forum!
Favorite Prog Metal bands (no particular order) -- DT, Redemption, Seventh Wonder, Vanden Plas, Symphony X
Beyond that I mostly listen to classical music (I like a lot of the early 1900s composers -- Edmund Rubbra as a plug for a fairly unsung one), but like most genres of music.
Not sure if I have a favorite DT album -- though based on how I was introduced and getting into other bands, I probably don't rate I&W and Awake as highly as others. I don't think I've heard a bad album yet. My biggest gripe has been the layers and layers of Rudess/Petrucci, and struggling to hear Myung in the mix (but I think that was better the last two albums).
I am a husband and father of 6 -- so they are getting an earlier intro into DT....let's hope it sticks!
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Again...
Welcome!
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Hello all!
I'm 29 from Ohio, started getting in to DT about a year ago. Can you believe I never listened before?! Anyway they are becoming one of my favorite bands. I enjoy most genres of music except country. Other bands I enjoy include: Andromeda, Devin Townsend, Haken, Pink Floyd, Symphony X, Sigur Rós, Radiohead, Muse, dredg...
I really like any music that invokes an emotional response in myself. I have found a lot of DT to have a strong emotional part, even just in the instrumental parts. Aaaaanyway, just thought I would introduce myself!
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Hello,
I'm 20 and I also started listening to DT just in about one year ago, and i'm falling love with their songs, as I listen to them more.
I'm from Iran, by the way :)
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Welcome guys!
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Hello all!
I'm a guy who is closer to 30 than 20 :'( from New Jersey. I stumbled upon this forum when searching for DT vinyl and cassette releases, I collect vinyl pretty seriously and cassettes casually. I've been lurking here for awhile and decided that I just had to jump into some threads, most notably the controversial opinions :biggrin:. I first got into Dream Theater in 1999 when I first heard Images And Words and I was totally blown away. Shortly thereafter I picked up the(at the time) new album, Scenes From A Memory, and I've been hooked on the band ever since. Other than DT I'm hugely into prog rock(mainly from the 70s) like Kansas, Rush, Genesis, ELP, Styx, King Crimson, Pink Floyd, etc. Metal as well, mainly 80s thrash like Dark Angel, Sepultura, Exodus, and the like and black metal such as Mayhem, Bathory, Ash Borer, and Wolves in The Throne Room.
Other interests include travel, I've been to 22 or 23 countries depending on how you count Palestine; video games, mostly old school NES through N64; and just generally being a nerd.
Hope to be around for awhile and get into arguments :lol
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Hi Everyone
I'm Tom from Perth, Western Australia, 27 years old uni student. I've been following DT since 2000 when I first bought the SFAM cassette. Before that I was listening to Skid Row, Metallica, Iron Maiden, Bon Jovi and just about any rock music that I can get my hands on.
I've been lurking around this forum for a while now, so I'm already familiar with the moderators and admins. (And the rules, of course) Before that, I was also a member of DT.net around the time SDOIT came out. English is not my first language, so I didn't post much back then. Overhere, I will probably only post in threads that doesn't require me to write too much.
I've just quickly revisited threads on MP departure and his attempt to rejoin the band, and also the thread about David Prater :). From those threads, I noticed that the majority of you guys are pretty level headed and tend to be unbiased and rational for the most part. I also enjoy the sense of humor of some of you as well.
I've also discovered new music by lurking around here and DT.net (like Rush, Porcurpine Tree, Opeth, Spiral Architect).
Anyway, it's good to be here and looking forward to some fun times.
Tom
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Welcome guys! :tup
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I'll offer up my introduction and thanks for having me here. I've lurked for quite awhile but recently opened an account after lurking more frequently and after finally buying tickets to get to see DT for the first time on this upcoming tour.
I'm a New Orleans native living elsewhere now but the planets have always aligned to prevent me from getting to see DT live any of the times they've actually played somewhere near me. I'll finally get to see them live in April. I've been a fan of DT since the beginning -- I worked at record stores all through high school and college and still remember being intrigued when their first album showed up at the store. I've been a more rabid DT fan at some times than others, but certainly much more actively into them for the last 10 years or so. Six Degrees is my favorite DT album, hence the lyrics reference at the bottom of my posts.
My earliest music addiction was getting "KISS Alive!" for Christmas in '75 as a mere 7-year-old. I've seen KISS more live through the years than any other band dating back to the 70s and the autopsy of my brain one day will likely show an alarming portion of it occupied by inane KISS trivia. :)
I'm also one of the mods at a Randy Rhoads forum -- https://www.randyrhoads.tk/ (https://www.randyrhoads.tk/). It's still there but not nearly as active as it once was pre-Facebook when we had everyone from Kevin DuBrow, Rudy Sarzo, Bob Daisley, Randy's family members and quite a few of his old students regularly joining the discussions.
Looking forward to spending more time here on the boards!! ;D
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Welcome... always nice to have another fogey.
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Welcome, great to see another Kiss fan!
:cozmo: :gene: :paul: :peter:
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Yes, we sure do love actors with instruments. :P
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As jingle.boy said it's nice to have another 70's/80's (star) child along. There's so many things you said rickhawk80 that apply to me:
- first album was KISS and very young (somewhere around 6 yo)
- seen KISS more than any other band - partly because they're one of the few fave bands of mine that has toured Australia extensively.
- big RR fan
- into DT since around the beginning (early 90's)
- my interest in NEW DT material has waxed and waned but my love for my favourite albums never has.
The big difference is SDOIT which is nowhere near my best DT album and was in fact a big disappointment for me - I'm very much alone in my dislike of Disc One (my least favourite DT disc) but I do really like Disc Two.
Anyway.............welcome.
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Well, since we have a few other KISS fans here I've decided this is a safe place to wave my KISS colors in my signature. :metal
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Hello everybody.
Please allow me to introduce myself, now that i finally managed to sign up. I'm visiting these little forums on a pretty regular basis since Mike's departure, when i found out this place is the best and fastest source for DT-related news. And a fun place to be, too. And then it felt more and more strange to come here and kind of get to know you, but you not me.
The reason I didn't sign up earlier is I just never had the feeling I could add something to the discussion. Every opinion I have about DT is already represented by some others' posts. And this is how the internet works, right? Only talk if you've got something to say.
I'm DT-Fan since I&W, so if you young folk check the calculator-app on your iphones you'll see I'm not twenty anymore. I was into Speed- and Thrash Metal at that time, but also listened to bands like Pink Floyd, Marillion or Fates Warning. And then along came DT which was the perfect mixture of those.
Nowadays I listen to lots of very different, but mostly guitar-driven and somehow 'heavy' music with DT still being my favourite band.
So long, don't expect me to post a lot, I just signed up to reveal myself from anonymity and to enlarge the might and power of DTF! (by having one more member)
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Welcome. Piece of advice though ... stop masturbating in places you could easily be caught.
The more you know. :lol
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You mean, like, in a web?
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Hello everybody.
Please allow me to introduce myself, now that i finally managed to sign up. I'm visiting these little forums on a pretty regular basis since Mike's departure, when i found out this place is the best and fastest source for DT-related news. And a fun place to be, too. And then it felt more and more strange to come here and kind of get to know you, but you not me.
The reason I didn't sign up earlier is I just never had the feeling I could add something to the discussion. Every opinion I have about DT is already represented by some others' posts. And this is how the internet works, right? Only talk if you've got something to say.
I'm DT-Fan since I&W, so if you young folk check the calculator-app on your iphones you'll see I'm not twenty anymore. I was into Speed- and Thrash Metal at that time, but also listened to bands like Pink Floyd, Marillion or Fates Warning. And then along came DT which was the perfect mixture of those.
Nowadays I listen to lots of very different, but mostly guitar-driven and somehow 'heavy' music with DT still being my favourite band.
So long, don't expect me to post a lot, I just signed up to reveal myself from anonymity and to enlarge the might and power of DTF! (by having one more member)
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:welcome:
Thanks!
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Hi, so finally I'm here after months of sign up struggle. I'm a massive Dream Theater fan, others bands i adore are: ELP, King Crimson, YES, Rush, Pink Floyd, Deep Purple, Anathema, Opeth, Queensrÿche, Queen, Porcupine Tree & Ayreon. Dream Theater introduced me to these all bands especially to King Crimson, Rush. :flame:
Yeah so i don't know if anybody knows me here from twitter.......but I'm glad to meet you all here :xbones
cheers "Let the light surround you"
To really feel the joy in life
You must suffer through the pain
When you surrender to the light
You can face the darkest days :tup :tup :tup :tup :tup :tup :tup :tup
BTW that's really annoying: What is the LAST name of Dream Theater's guitarist?What is the FIRST name of Dream Theater's drummer?
:chill :chill :chill :chill :chill
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You can always tell new members by the amount of emotes they use in one post. :lol
Welcome, friend. Good to have you. :)
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You can always tell new members by the amount of emotes they use in one post. :lol
Welcome, friend. Good to have you. :)
hahaha didn't know that, Thank you Ninja ;D
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Hi everyone, let me introduce myself. My name is Gonzalo, 22, from Lima Perú, drummer (noob haha) and a football soccer addict. Admin from "Dream Theater latinoamerica" and a future lawyer.
Glad to be here with you guys, greetings to all :biggrin:
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Welcome. Since our resident chef doesn't appear to be stopping by here too often, allow me.
Have some bacon.
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Good morning! My name is Katey and I'm just a normal Jewish princess born in a half-Anglo-Saxon prince's body. This used to make me pretty resentful until I started making serious changes in my life- stopped using drugs, started going to therapy, started accepting who I am, started realizing that there are some things I can't handle on my own. Now I feel pretty good a lot of the time, but not all the time. I like Daft Punk, Lady Gaga, Ke$ha, Dream Theater, Cascada, The Beatles, Porcupine Tree and lots of other assorted bands. I don't listen to everything, though. That would be difficult.
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That's a pretty wide assortment of music there. Welcome!
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My name is JustJen. I think I may have been to someplace like this before a long long long time ago. Oh, right, this is my tenth anniversary at dtnet type places. Hey there everyone. Hope it's going swell.
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My name is JustJen. I think I may have been to someplace like this before a long long long time ago. Oh, right, this is my tenth anniversary at dtnet type places. Hey there everyone. Hope it's going swell.
Welcome to DTF....JustJen :)
and happy tenth anniversary too
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Hey, Jen. I don't believe we've met, but I am aware of your stature as one of the long-standing DTF members, so good to have you back. :D
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My name is JustJen. I think I may have been to someplace like this before a long long long time ago. Oh, right, this is my tenth anniversary at dtnet type places. Hey there everyone. Hope it's going swell.
Holy mother of god. :panicattack:
So nice to see you Jen. Thought you'd never come back. Hope you stick around a little.
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My name is JustJen. I think I may have been to someplace like this before a long long long time ago. Oh, right, this is my tenth anniversary at dtnet type places. Hey there everyone. Hope it's going swell.
Holy Crap! Hey, we've missed you here!
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So she's the one whose emoticon is :justjen
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So she's the one whose emoticon is :justjen
And :vfs:
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Hi Jen, long time no see!
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My name is JustJen. I think I may have been to someplace like this before a long long long time ago. Oh, right, this is my tenth anniversary at dtnet type places. Hey there everyone. Hope it's going swell.
I definitely remember the name.
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Hey Jen! :hat
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Good morning! My name is Katey and I'm just a normal Jewish princess born in a half-Anglo-Saxon prince's body. This used to make me pretty resentful until I started making serious changes in my life- stopped using drugs, started going to therapy, started accepting who I am, started realizing that there are some things I can't handle on my own. Now I feel pretty good a lot of the time, but not all the time. I like Daft Punk, Lady Gaga, Ke$ha, Dream Theater, Cascada, The Beatles, Porcupine Tree and lots of other assorted bands. I don't listen to everything, though. That would be difficult.
I prefer to call you catterbrains. That would have made a most excellent handle.
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Hi guys, I'm a programmer living in Toronto. I live with my wife and my 5 month old daughter. My hobies are videogames, playing guitar and bass and photography. I am making music as a hobby.
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:welcome:
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Good morning! My name is Katey and I'm just a normal Jewish princess born in a half-Anglo-Saxon prince's body. This used to make me pretty resentful until I started making serious changes in my life- stopped using drugs, started going to therapy, started accepting who I am, started realizing that there are some things I can't handle on my own. Now I feel pretty good a lot of the time, but not all the time. I like Daft Punk, Lady Gaga, Ke$ha, Dream Theater, Cascada, The Beatles, Porcupine Tree and lots of other assorted bands. I don't listen to everything, though. That would be difficult.
I prefer to call you catterbrains. That would have made a most excellent handle.
I might like to change my name to that.
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Hey everyone, my name is Patrick, I'm 41 yrs old... I'm from the Netherlands and I have been a fan for only 2 yrs now.
But notheless... I kinda live and breathe dream Theater now as it's been my favorite all along... I just never took the time to actually
listen to it like I have now. ( Iwas more into the heavier stuff back in the days)
Glad to be here, and I hope I can get to know you guys better and vice versa!
CM
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Hey Patrick - always nice to have another ( fellow ) senior citizen to chat with ;D Welcome.
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Hehe thanks... I think... :lol
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Welcome, Patrick. Nice to have another guy around here old enough to remember cassettes and vinyl from the first time around.... :hat
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Rick, how old are you?
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45. Old enough to say I saw the cool bands live, young enough to still go to concerts and afford decent seats. :lol :tup
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46 in 2 weeks. Old enough to be pissed at my Hemisphere's 8-track and how it split Cygnus X-1 Book II when changing sides. :lol
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46 in 2 weeks. Old enough to be pissed at my Hemisphere's 8-track and how it split Cygnus X-1 Book II when changing sides. :lol
I feel your pain, buddy!! :lol
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Thanks for the warm welcome guys, I feel at home already.
And yeah, I do remember cassettes, vinyl, VHS and even 8 track hehe, these were the best of times...
I could go back to vinyl, but I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to tell the difference :laugh:
CM
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Welcome Patrick ;D
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Hi everyone, I'm Megan. Thought I might as well join the forums. Been a DT fan ever since my ex introduced me to them a couple of years ago (he also got me into metal in the first place), started really getting into them about a year ago... and my current boyfriend and I are huge fans. First few songs I heard were Pull Me Under (obviously), Panic Attack, and I Walk Beside You. Favorite album is Octavarium.
Other stuff... I love science and I'm an environmentalist. Currently a freshman attending college in PA, although I originally hail from DT's homeland, Long Island! ^.^
Aaaaaand that's about it. Looking forward to some fun times on here!
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Hi Megan. It's nice to see another New Yorker here. I'm from Staten Island. Welcome!
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Thanks, Prog Snob! Your name looks familiar... I'm guessing you admin the Facebook page "Prog Snob" as well?
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Welcome, Megan!! :biggrin:
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Thanks, Prog Snob! Your name looks familiar... I'm guessing you admin the Facebook page "Prog Snob" as well?
No. That guy stole my name. ;) I'm a member of the page though.
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So she's the one whose emoticon is :justjen
And :vfs:
And :justjen2:
And :VFS2:
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I've been here for a few months but never properly introduced myself. My name is Carlos, though most people call me Charlie because of my father(we have the same name), I'm from Resistencia, a city at the north of Argentina, though I lived in Buenos Aires the last 6 years until I recently dropped out of my studies(Economy and then History for less than a year), quit my job and moved back to my hometown after my monumental failure in the big city.
I'm 25 years old, play below-average guitar. My musical tastes are more mainstream and less metal and less prog than the average DT fan, as I'm more into U2, Queen, Pink Floyd, Zeppelin, Jamiroquai, Muse, Santana, some classical music, some blues and jazz(not much though), and some local rock bands from the '70,'80s and '90s, the most proggy of those I took my username from. I listen to some metal and some other progressive bands, but I'm not a big fan of any of them. I started listening to DT around 2009, became a fan of Awake and FII immediately, then I&W and SFAM, then I stoped listening for a while until I came back in 2011 and I started to dig the rest of the catalog I was just not ready for at the time, and now I'm trapped for life :biggrin:. Been lurking here for around two months before I finally decided to join in and hope to stay for a long time!
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Welcome Carlos/Charlie!
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Charlie will do :biggrin:, and thanks!
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I've been here for a few months but never properly introduced myself. My name is Carlos, though most people call me Charlie because of my father(we have the same name), I'm from Resistencia, a city at the north of Argentina, though I lived in Buenos Aires the last 6 years until I recently dropped out of my studies(Economy and then History for less than a year), quit my job and moved back to my hometown after my monumental failure in the big city.
I'm 25 years old, play below-average guitar. My musical tastes are more mainstream and less metal and less prog than the average DT fan, as I'm more into U2, Queen, Pink Floyd, Zeppelin, Jamiroquai, Muse, Santana, some classical music, some blues and jazz(not much though), and some local rock bands from the '70,'80s and '90s, the most proggy of those I took my username from. I listen to some metal and some other progressive bands, but I'm not a big fan of any of them. I started listening to DT around 2009, became a fan of Awake and FII immediately, then I&W and SFAM, then I stoped listening for a while until I came back in 2011 and I started to dig the rest of the catalog I was just not ready for at the time, and now I'm trapped for life :biggrin:. Been lurking here for around two months before I finally decided to join in and hope to stay for a long time!
Bienvenido!
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Gracias capo!
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Wow, so many new faces! Welcome everybody!! :metal
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Hello! I am new to this board. I have never been here before. My name is Nathan, lol. I am a fan of the band Dream Theater. I hope to get to know you all as I am unfamiliar with this forum! Ha, have a good day everybody!
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:tup Welcome Nathan ;)
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Yo, I'm Paul (17) from Serbia, I play piano (all the time) and keyboards (in the leisure time).
I play in a band called ''Parnassus'', we are prog metal, only have 3 songs for now, they're not available on the internet yet. We also play covers, currently working on the Metropolis pt 1, almost done, I'll upload that as soon as we finish it. And I'm a chemist, but physics and maths are welcome as well. That's all for now :D
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Welcome Paul! Chopin is epic. It's cool to have another chemist here, I think we have a few but the more scientists, the better! I'm a geologist/geophysicist myself. I play piano too, although I've only been playing since last September.
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Hey guys, my name is Kevin. I 've come over from the MP forum, of which I have been a member for about 9 years or so. I mostly lurk on forum sites, but I do enjoy chiming in here and there. I spend my time living and working in Quincy, Mass near Boston, playing video games (NES-PS3), and listening to music from the 60s-today. I love Dream Theater with a fiery passion, been a fan since 2003, and am a big collector of their collective and individual music. Looking forward to talking with you all!
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Welcome to you too :tup
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Hello everyone, I am also brand new to the forum and a fairly new DT fan. I remember seeing the music video for "Lie" on MTV when I was a teenager. I remember liking the name of the band but I didn't like the fact that the band had keyboards. At that time in my life I thought anything synth was a cop out and only real strings should ever be used (yes, I was naive). Metallica, Alice in Chains and the like, were all that mattered.
Fast forward 18 years and I found myself in a musical slump. Because of my interests as an adult, most of the music I listened to as a teen just didn't satisfy me anymore. I found myself becoming much more interested in classical music where the compositions were complex, beautiful, long and allowed to breath. I wished there was a metal band out there that took this kind of approach to music. So far, the closest I had found was still Metallica, their songs were generally longer than the norm and felt more as compositions rather than mere 3 minute songs. Now, I don't mind 3 minute songs, but having an album full of them was something I just couldn't stand anymore. I know 3 minute songs are "composed" as well, but, well I'm sure you know what I mean. So I started a quest to find other bands that had the same characteristics Metallica had.
I was researching different sub genres of metal music and came across the band Tool. I had bought their second album many years ago but lost interest in it fairly quickly. The article stated Tool belonged to a sub genre called "Progressive" metal. So I then searched to find out what that was on wikipedia. In the article it mentioned Metallica as having elements of this style in their music, and that got me interested. So I started looking up all the progressive bands listed in the article on youtube and, after 18 years, I came across "Lie" again and I instantly loved it. I loved it so much that I couldn't understand why I hadn't given this band a chance when I was a teenager. Then I listened to "On the Backs of Angels" and was blown away. All my spare time over the next week was spent watching as many DT youtube videos as I could. Soon I started buying up their albums, starting with ADToE and working backwards. A few weeks later I was out jogging and listening to FII for the first time. When I first heard the intro to "NM" all the mountains around me started turning into geometric shapes. I was stunned, and I just stood there and cried. To me, it was like a revelation and the rest is history. I found the missing music I needed so much. I just wish it hadn't taken me 18 years to find it.
Well, this was kind of long, but I thought it might help you know where I am coming from. Long live DT.
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Welcome aboard!
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yo i'm the master, originally from new york, living abroad for a while. miss the weather :/
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hey all.
I used to post on the old EZboard... Think I registered in july 2000? anyway, was a moderator and an admin... lost my way... now I'm back. I think. :tup
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Hello Hellholming.
(Jesus that's an H-L-overload)
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Hello Hellholming.
(Jesus that's an H-L-overkill)
FTFY
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hey all.
I used to post on the old EZboard... Think I registered in july 2000? anyway, was a moderator and an admin... lost my way... now I'm back. I think. :tup
Holy crap. Welcome Back Hellholming :D Long time no see.
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hey all.
I used to post on the old EZboard... Think I registered in july 2000? anyway, was a moderator and an admin... lost my way... now I'm back. I think. :tup
Good God, it's been a while. Welcome back.
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Hi all,
My name is Rick and I'm a DTaholic.
I'm new to the forum, though not to DT. I got Images & Words for Christmas in '93 after my Guitar teacher turned me onto them (and encouraged me to play Pull Me Under in my high school rock band. Our drummer nailed it, but the rest of us...um...not so much) I was hooked for 20 years then kind of got unhooked for a while around ToT through BC&SL. I got back into the after reading the had a grammy nomination back in 2011. Downloaded aDToE and fell back in like no time had passed! I've since downloaded every "album" I didn't have and have kept listening since. Have seen them in every state I've lived (5) and drive my wife crazy when I play them "all the time"
Glad to be here
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I was hooked for 20 years then kind of got unhooked for a while around ToT through BC&SL. Downloaded aDToE and fell back in like no time had passed!
I can relate to that. I never got "unhooked" but certainly did in terms of anticipating a new release. ADTOE and DT12 were goodies I'd almost given up on hearing again on a new DT album. I think you mean 10 years though ;)
Welcome.
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Hello, my friends-
I've been on here for a few days now, and have already posted a few things (hope you liked them), but couldn't think of how to introduce myself. Still having trouble putting the words together. Anyway I'm one of the band's older fans. I'll be 52 in less than two months. I honestly don't remember how I first heard of Dream Theater, but I think it was either a radio or magazine article in which it was mentioned that they were a band that was equally influenced by "hard rock" or metal bands, and "progressive" bands as well. I had long been into both. I've always really liked bands like E.L.P., Genesis, Kansas, Moody Blues, Alan Parsons Project, Pink Floyd, Rush and of course-YES! But I was also into What I consider to be the better "hard rock/metal" bands such as AC/DC, Black Sabbath Blue Oyster Cult, Deep Purple, Dio (God rest Ronnie's little soul!) Iron maiden, Judas Priest, Megadeth, Metallica and Queensryche. I could name other bands in both categories, but the list is plenty long enough to give you more than a good idea. I also like instrumental rock such as the Dixie Dregs and Joe Satriani.
I had long thought that there was a fine line between those two (or more) musical genres, and was longing for YEARS for a band that would come along and combine them, or create a "fusion" of sorts. Needless to say when I first heard DT, I was blown away!
I was asking things like "where has this band been all my life?" and "why the [BLEEP!] didn't this happen a long time ago?!"
I have all of there albums (cds) and DVDs, but not much in the way of "bootleg" stuff. I've only seen them in concert four times, but I'm kind of glad, because I think it would get boring and monotonous to hear the same set over and over again. Besides like said, I have all of the DVDS. The first time was a number of firsts. It was at the Celebrity Theater in Phoenix, Jan. 31st, 2001, on the "Metropolis 2000" tour, (I live in Mesa, Az.) and it was the first time they played anywhere in Arizona that was bigger than a bar or a nightclub. Granted the Celebrity isn't MUCH bigger, but still... Anyway it was also the first tour with Jordan Rudess on keyboards. It was also the first time they played SFAM in it's entirety from beginning to end.
The second show was in '02 at the Dodge Theater, also in Phoenix, with King's X and Joe Satriani. That show was the one of the worst concerts I've ever been to, for a myriad of reasons.
The third, Train of Thought tour show again at the celebrity, was one of the best ever. Great variety of songs, at least one from every album at the time, including "A Change of Seasons'' in it's entirety as the encore!
The last one was Easter Sunday of this year at the mesa Arts Center, or Ikeda Theater, if you Prefer (ten years is a long time between shows, and I hadn't been to any other concerts during that time, either!) but it was pretty much worth the wait. I think most of you know what their current show consists of, and I knew what it would be going in. I wasn't disappointed. Good Sound, Good songs, good lighting rig, good everything. Oh, and it was also nice that Mr. Mangini played a solo. Portnoy never did at any of the previous shows that I saw.
In closing, I would like to say that Dream Theater is the ONE band that comes CLOSEST to doing everything that I like, and thank you for you patience.
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A few weeks later I was out jogging and listening to FII for the first time. When I first heard the intro to "NM" all the mountains around me started turning into geometric shapes. I was stunned, and I just stood there and cried. To me, it was like a revelation and the rest is history. I found the missing music I needed so much. I just wish it hadn't taken me 18 years to find it.
Wow, that's really impressive man, glad you finally found DT and this forum. Your ears will be pleased with so much great music and your wallet shrunk. I hope you have a good time here :biggrin:.
And now that I think it, I never presented myself on this forum :blush. So... ehm... hello world?
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A few weeks later I was out jogging and listening to FII for the first time. When I first heard the intro to "NM" all the mountains around me started turning into geometric shapes. I was stunned, and I just stood there and cried. To me, it was like a revelation and the rest is history. I found the missing music I needed so much. I just wish it hadn't taken me 18 years to find it.
Wow, that's really impressive man, glad you finally found DT and this forum. Your ears will be pleased with so much great music and your wallet shrunk. I hope you have a good time here :biggrin:.
And now that I think it, I never presented myself on this forum :blush. So... ehm... hello world?
Well, thank you, but...
I've been listening to the band and accumulated most of their cds and dvds over something like a 20-year period. I've occasionally had to replace a few things, but for the most part didn't have to but too many all at once.
It's only this FORUM that I am very NEW to.
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Hello everyone. I'm new to the forum. I have been lurking for a few months now and a couple of days ago I finally decided to make an account. My name is Joe, I'm 20 years old, and I live in Staten Island, New York. I first heard Dream Theater in 2008 when I played Panic Attack on Rock Band 2 for the first time. I loved the song and decided to get the album it was on. I listened to it all the way through and really liked it, and then the title track happened. 24 minutes later, I had a new favorite band.
Anyway, I hope you guys like what I have to say, and I look forwards to posting here often.
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Welcome!
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Hello everyone. I'm new to the forum. I have been lurking for a few months now and a couple of days ago I finally decided to make an account. My name is Joe, I'm 20 years old, and I live in Staten Island, New York. I first heard Dream Theater in 2008 when I played Panic Attack on Rock Band 2 for the first time. I loved the song and decided to get the album it was on. I listened to it all the way through and really liked it, and then the title track happened. 24 minutes later, I had a new favorite band.
Anyway, I hope you guys like what I have to say, and I look forwards to posting here often.
Well, seeing that you like Octavarium, the chances are rather slim. :neverusethis:
Just kidding. Welcome to the forum, Joe. Don't fade into obscurity after 3 posts like most of the freshly-registered posters.
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Hello everyone. I'm new to the forum. I have been lurking for a few months now and a couple of days ago I finally decided to make an account. My name is Joe, I'm 20 years old, and I live in Staten Island, New York. I first heard Dream Theater in 2008 when I played Panic Attack on Rock Band 2 for the first time. I loved the song and decided to get the album it was on. I listened to it all the way through and really liked it, and then the title track happened. 24 minutes later, I had a new favorite band.
Anyway, I hope you guys like what I have to say, and I look forwards to posting here often.
Staten Island? We dont like you.
Love,
New Jersey
anyway, welcome to the forum!
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It's good to know that there are younger people who still love REAL music, not the crap that's being marketed as such on radio, MTV, etc. They should ALWAYS be welcomed. And octavarium is a DAMN good piece of music!!!
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It's good to know that there are younger people who still love REAL music, not the crap that's being marketed as such on radio, MTV, etc. They should ALWAYS be welcomed. And octavarium is a DAMN good piece of music!!!
Not everything that ends up popular on the radio is awful.
For instance, Random Access Memories...
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Hello DTF!
For some reason, I've kept thinking about joining this forum for nearly a year, but I never really got around to doing it until now. What drew me to Dream Theater initially was my dad showing me 'The Test That Stumped Them All' four years ago when I was 12, which led to me wanting their entire discography. Now, they are one of my favourite bands and, thanks to this site, I am aware of the merits of other bands like maudlin of the Well, Godspeed You! Black Emperor and King Crimson.
I look forward to becoming more involved with this community!
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Welcome!
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Hi and welcome!
(https://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-greet013.gif)
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I'm in time to introduce? :lol
Never knew of the existence of this thread
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Hi all,
I'm lurking around this forum quite a while now and finally was in the mood to register and participate a bit in the future.
I'm from southern Germany and currently pursuing a PhD degree in computer science with focus on data analysis and visual computing. I'm a fairly good amateur musician and playing alone or groups (5 to 30 people) mostly atonal and contemporary music. I think this is the reason why my musical taste is somewhat weir, because it ranges from classical stuff (Rachmaninoff, Grieg, Dvorak) over Jazz (Sonny Rollins, Miles Davis, Dave Brubeck, Cal Tjader, Leroy Vinnegar, Richard Galliano) to Metal and mostly guitar driven music (Nightwish, Kamelot, Opeth, Haken, Flying Colors, Spock's Beard, Panzerballett, Seventh Wonder, The Aristocrats, Stratovarius, Alter Bridge).
I'm a DT fan since 2009, after Amazon suggested me BCSL as a consequence of buying some headphones. I downloaded the album from Amazon, cranked up the volume, and "A Nightmare To Remember" started to play. After the end of TCOT, I immediately ordered their complete discography. Finally, I found a band with some sort of heaviness, a decent singer (James was amazing during the European leg of this year's tour). Also, to be honest, until then I've never heard somebody playing the drums as MP did it. He does not only play the rhythm or supports the others, he actually makes music (as, btw. also MM does). Oh, and not to forget JM and JP, especially the Best of Times and TCOT solo has so much feel and soul, just amazing. I've been to my first DT concert in 2011. The venue, Komplex 457 in Zürich, was really nice, because it was very small which built up some kind of personal feeling. Also, I've seen them performing TCOT, which was (and is) my favorite song (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bJA281m-fo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bJA281m-fo), a video of their performance with good sound).
I'm looking forward to what's next, musical wise and in this great community here ;)
PS: please excuse typos and incorrect wordings, English is not my first language...
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Wilkommen!
You should probably find quite some people here with musical tastes akin to yours, like mine!
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Hi all. I'm new here. Actually, I did respond to a number of current threads and made some new ones before finding this thread.
Been a Dream Theater fan since the early 90's. Over the years my interest in the band faded during the following albums (TOT, SC and BC&SL). They were just far too metal for my taste and all the yelling and grunting from Portnoy was such a turn off. I'm a fan of the beautiful side of DT. I like the more melodic stuff. Love some of there slower stuff as well. Some favorites are: Learning To Live, Breaking All Illusions, Wither, The Silent Man, Far From Heaven, Wait For Sleep, Solitary Shell, Disappear, Misunderstood, Outcry, Surrender To Reason, The Looking Glass, Illumination Theory and Beneath The Surface.
After being away for awhile I purchased ADTOE and DT. Loved both. Love ADTOE more but both are the DT style I really like. I hope they continue in this style and leave the hardcore metal side behind for good. I find the older I like less and less metal. I want to hear a beautifully crafted song. It's okay if it has metal elements but all out metal songs just don't hold my interest any longer and sometimes just seem silly. Personal preference only though.
Anyway, glad I found this site. Seems like a cool DT community.
Here's hoping we get a new DT album in 2015!
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Hey everybody,
I've been a DT fan for 19 years and have lurked this forum as well as the MP forum for a long time. Finally decided to make the leap and start posting. I look forward to taking part in the awesome discussions that happen here!
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No person with such a username could ever be a bad person.
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:lol True. Welcome!
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meow
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Hello Luna =) Welcome to DTF!!! =D
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WTF is the forums DEAL ??!!! The f-ing "Letters image" is 90% unreadable most of the time, except for this post, and just WHY is there 4 verifications ?? 2 are the most needed on OTHER forums (sevenstring.org is a perfect example) 4 is just plain PARANOIA over "bots", just use a regular pic with numbers in the scene somewhere like any non-paranoid does.
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WTF is the forums DEAL ??!!! The f-ing "Letters image" is 90% unreadable most of the time, except for this post, and just WHY is there 4 verifications ?? 2 are the most needed on OTHER forums (sevenstring.org is a perfect example) 4 is just plain PARANOIA over "bots", just use a regular pic with numbers in the scene somewhere like any non-paranoid does.
Wonderful first post. :lol
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WTF is the forums DEAL ??!!! The f-ing "Letters image" is 90% unreadable most of the time, except for this post, and just WHY is there 4 verifications ?? 2 are the most needed on OTHER forums (sevenstring.org is a perfect example) 4 is just plain PARANOIA over "bots", just use a regular pic with numbers in the scene somewhere like any non-paranoid does.
Getting hit by over 400 bots in one day will do thing like that to you.
But thanks for your valuable input.
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WTF is the forums DEAL ??!!! The f-ing "Letters image" is 90% unreadable most of the time, except for this post, and just WHY is there 4 verifications ?? 2 are the most needed on OTHER forums (sevenstring.org is a perfect example) 4 is just plain PARANOIA over "bots", just use a regular pic with numbers in the scene somewhere like any non-paranoid does.
Once you get past a little inconvenience for the first 30 seconds of your time here (seriously I don't even remember the registration process), you see that this is probably one of the best-run forums on the Internet. Rarely does anything actually bad happen here, at least in the year and a half I've been here.
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Welcome, fresh blood.
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Hello there! I'm 24 and I'm from France. I suppose I'm not a true Dream Theater fan because they're not my favourite band and I'm pretty critical of their recent output, but they were one of my first metal bands and I listen to their albums from the '90s pretty often.
I started with Octavarium not long after it was released, and for a time I absolutely loved it and listened to it on repeat. Then I moved on to Awake which quickly became my absolute favourite album ever for a few years. At that time I really worshiped the band, but I knew only a small part of their discography. Then I got into black metal, industrial & experimental stuff so I pretty much shunned the band, but since a few years I've managed to re-appreciate them. My favourite album would be Images & Words, it just instantaneously gets me into another world. I also really like Awake obviously, although I've listened to it to death and now it's weird to listen to it. I also really enjoy Scenes from a Memory and Train of Thought, but I don't like Octavarium anymore, except for the title track. I enjoy Falling into Infinity a bit more than most people I suppose, but that's because I can dig AOR and it makes me feel like it's the holidays. As I've said though, I've been really disappointed in what the band have been releasing since Octavarium... My favourite songs by the band are "Metropolis Pt. 1", "Space-Dye Vest" and "Disappear".
About music in general, my favourite bands are Nine Inch Nails, The Cure and Killing Joke. I mostly listen to alternative rock, post-punk, indie rock, stuff from the '80s and the '90s, with some metal on the side. My favourite metal genre would be black metal and my favourite metal band are Type O Negative. I'm not all that much into prog besides a few prog metal albums and Pink Floyd. Well, I like Opeth and Riverside.
I'm a HUGE RYM & last.fm nerd, I spend my life on these two websites.
https://rateyourmusic.com/~idlewoodarian
https://www.last.fm/user/idlewoodarian/library/music/Dream+Theater
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Greetings and salutations and whatnot. Just turned 48 a few weeks ago. Slowly making my grand entrance back into the wonderful world of epic prog. I've remained saturated in Kansas, Kerry Livgren solo stuff, and also exposing myself to the wonderful material of Flying Colors and Neal Morse. Not to mention playing the daylights out of DT's Pandora channel. Lots of Liquid Tension Experiment, Rush, Joe Satriani, Iron Maiden, and Neal Morse inundating the ear buds.
That's the long and short of it. Looking forward to hearing from you all. Peace, CoP.
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Hi everyone,
I'm a user who was introduced to DT about three years ago by my brother, who found Lost Not Forgotten on Spotify and told me to listen to it. They have since become my all-time favorite band, and I was very relieved to find this community and know that I'm not the only one who likes this band.
My first general impression of this forum was that it was full of crazy prog fans who curse a lot and make one-word posts. So I was a little wary of joining. But I did, and was surprised at how kindly I was welcomed! That first general impression is now long-gone.
I'm very picky about what prog bands I choose to listen to, and so far the main ones I'm really into are:
Dream Theater
Haken
Epica (they sort of count as prog)
Porcupine Tree
Flying Colors
Spock's Beard
To-Mera
Redemption
I only know four people in real life who at least know who Dream Theater is, and surprisingly, they are all teenage girls. (go figure!)
Anyway, I also like to compose my own music, and I'm currently working on my first solo album, so look for that in the next few months!
See you around,
Jack
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Welcome guys!
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Greetings and salutations and whatnot. Just turned 48 a few weeks ago. Slowly making my grand entrance back into the wonderful world of epic prog. I've remained saturated in Kansas, Kerry Livgren solo stuff, and also exposing myself to the wonderful material of Flying Colors and Neal Morse. Not to mention playing the daylights out of DT's Pandora channel. Lots of Liquid Tension Experiment, Rush, Joe Satriani, Iron Maiden, and Neal Morse inundating the ear buds.
That's the long and short of it. Looking forward to hearing from you all. Peace, CoP.
A Maiden loving Fogey is always welcomed here!
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Salutations!
I've been huge Dream Theater fan since I was twelve. It was my gateway to progressive rock and metal and its easily my favorite band ... even though I don't listen to anything after Scenes from a Memory because I've very picky and particular. I don't like metal that is too heavy, and really dislike black/death metal (sorry folks). I love Canterbury scene progressive rock like National Health and anything that has the 70s, 80s and 90s sound. I am also really fond of Post Rock, Jazz, Folk and Classic, but Progressive Rock/Metal is definitely my favorite genre.
A few other prog bands I listen to are Liquid Tension Experiment, Wobbler, and National Health. Yeah, my tastes are really narrow, and I hope browsing around this forum can introduce me to some new bands. :laugh:
My favorite Dream Theater album is Images and Words, followed by Scenes from a Memory. Favorite song is probably Learning to Live.
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Salutations!
I've been huge Dream Theater fan since I was twelve. It was my gateway to progressive rock and metal and its easily my favorite band ... even though I don't listen to anything after Scenes from a Memory because I've very picky and particular.
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My favorite Dream Theater album is Images and Words, followed by Scenes from a Memory. Favorite song is probably Learning to Live.
You should listen to Dream Theater's album A Dramatic Turn of Events, it is a real throwback to their older sound in many ways.
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I did ... but it still didn't quite do it for me. I think I am just really particular. :-\ I hope their next album will make me 'feel' the same way Images and Words did.
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I did ... but it still didn't quite do it for me. I think I am just really particular. :-\ I hope their next album will make me 'feel' the same way Images and Words did.
I think that is the dream of many a DT fan. ;)
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I just joined the forum today.Ive been a massive fan since seeing DT live in Sheffield , England UK on the Scenes from a Memory tour.Im a rock , prog and metal fan and for me DT top the lot in terms of muscianship, expertise and providing awesome cocerts.Long may it happen.Im really looking forward to posting and getting to speak to other fans.Hi everyone!
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Welcome. Enjoy!
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Where am I? I demand to know!
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Hi Guys!
Took only about a week to get approval to join this forum, but i'm so glad it went through!
I haven't been a DT fan for very long (my first experience with them was playing their songs in Rock Band!). But I have really gotten into them the last few weeks, to the point where they have quickly shot up to being one of my top favorite bands.
I have been playing all their albums on Spotify, and I have yet to get sick of any of them. I have been going through a rough time in my life, and this band has helped me through the roughest moments.
My most recent DT purchase was the Deluxe Edition of SC, which has the 5.1 mix (which I play in my car as loud as I can).
I can't wait to get to know everyone here, this seems like a great community!
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Welcome!
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Hi,
Not really newb, I was here for a couple of years back in 06 I thik.
Anyways, hello to everybody, name's Rafael, started playing bass because of that "chinese dude following us" and Claypool, so absolute fan of DT and Primus.
I was introduce to them with ToT thanks to a friend that also lend me Scenes, my mom kinda also introduce me to DT she has a crush on Pretucci and took me to a G3 around that time.
Have been playing bass for years, have taken guitar recently but for stuff like Explosions in the sky and mono, ambient stuff and weird pedal driven things like Tera Melos.
I study psychology and I'm crazy about bootlegs, have a decent DT collection, also a ton of Primus, Explosions in the sky, Godspeed and some more. Was part of the Hub, but it's down :(
I enjoy pineapple and company of dogs.
#over
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Welcome!
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Welcome! What a coincidence that on the first time in years that I check this thread I find a guy who is crazy about bootlegs. :lol
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Welcome!
Thanks, this place is lots of fun
Welcome! What a coincidence that on the first time in years that I check this thread I find a guy who is crazy about bootlegs. :lol
Thanks, haha, yeah, they're amazing, each tour has it's own unique vibe. Specially ToT, they played lots of ACoS
I've got many from the Hub. Some years ago I tried entering some vines but they all got stucked somewhere or didn't happen.
I'm currently flooding dime with Primus' shows, if anyone's interested
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I'm not new to this site, but I've been away for a couple of years, so I thought I'd sort of "re-introduce" myself.
My name is Cedar redaC. I discovered Dream Theater's music about 3-4 years ago, and I discovered this site a few months later. I really came to like the music and the community of this site, so I kept up with both prior to my mission. For the last two years, I've been in Australia on a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. I just got home, and looking back, it was one of the greatest experiences of my entire life. I'd do it again if I could. (I posted this before I left, but if you'd like to know what I've been up to, this is pretty much it. (https://elderhaydenclark.blogspot.com)
I'm studying chemistry with minors in biology and music at Southern Utah University. I plan on going into pharmacy.
Musically, I'm into prog-rock/metal, Jazz, 80's pop, and bits of everything else. I play trumpet and guitar, and I'm involved in a couple of different musical groups in university and with friends.
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Welcome back!
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Not new, but it's been a very long time for me. I don't recognize a lot of faces anymore.
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Hey, whats up everyone?
My name is Yordi, Im 25 y/o and Im from The Netherlands.
I've been a DT fan for about 9 years now, but I've only seen them live once, in 2013.
I play bass, started like most bassists with a 4 string, but John Myung was the one that got me into 6 string basses.
Cheers!
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Welkom Yordi!
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Hello everyone!
My name is Kristina, I'm 24 and from Germany. I've been reading here for quite some time and have now finally decided to register.
My father introduced me to Dream Theater's music about 8 years ago and I have been a fan ever since. In January 2014 I saw them live for the first time in Munich and I was really REALLY impressed and they became my absolute favorite band. :hefdaddy ;) That year I went again to their summer show in Mannheim and even though they played exactly the same set list, it was once again a phenomenal experience. Especially because they played the second half of Awake, their best album to date, in my opinion. And I love how they changed up Space-Dye Vest!
This July I will see them on their special "30th anniversary" tour, I'm looking forward to see what they will come up with for that. :)
Dream Theater also got me into other progressive bands including: Rush, Haken, Porcupine Tree, Threshold, Seventh Wonder, Symphony X ...and so on ;)
I'm looking forward to talk to other DT fans here, as I don't really know anyone except my father who knows/likes them. It's great to see that this place is still so active, as most of the internet forums are dead nowadays because of Facebook.
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Hello there, fellow German! Enjoy your stay.
I actually wanted to see them in July as well but I already had tickets for Night of the Prog and I didn't want to sell them. :\ Oh well, I'm sure it's going to be awesome!
Where in Germany are you from?
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Thank you ;D
But Night of the prog sounds like a great show as well. And I'm sure DT will soon start another world tour, as their new album will be coming out in a few months (hopefully), so you don't have to wait very long to see them. :) Maybe they will even do the Evening With Shows again, that would be awesome!
I live in Munich. Where are you from?
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Other end, pretty much. I live in Dresden.
Going to have a lot of fun riding the bus for eight hours to get to Night of the Prog :P.
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Welcome, fellow German speaker!
I'm actually Dutch but I'm going to study in Göttingen starting October. Not going to Night of the Prog or the DT concert since I'm too busy and won't be living in Göttingen until the end of July probably...
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Welcome Krissi! :)
I'm sure you'll enjoy here!
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Willkommen aboard Krissi! I used to live in Germany. I miss it. And Munich was a lot of fun.
Come to think of it, I guess I'm sorta noob myself... Tja (oh well)
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Welkom/Willkommen Crissie. Bit late, but what the hell....
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:rollin
HI EVERYONE! new here as well :smiley:
a dt fan
a drummer
a guitarist
from philippines :) :) :)
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:rollin
HI EVERYONE! new here as well :smiley:
a dt fan
a drummer
a guitarist
from philippines :) :) :)
Welcome, I'm the effeminate assumed-gay-who-isn't-gay scenester hipster guy who everyone enjoys picking on :D
Question: Do you like Ghibli films? This is what determines if I genuinely like you as a poster or just think you're pretty okay. Also do you like Bright Eyes?
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Princess Mononoke :metal Spirited Away :metal :metal
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Nobody told me this thread existed...
So that means I'm still a newb?
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Finally made the jump from the MP forum due to lack of interest there. I recognize a lot of names and look forward to posting here often!
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Hello! I'm a guy who makes illustrations. My activities are more or less drawing, painting, playing guitar (not as much as I used to), writing music (again not as much as I used to) and walk outside. What an exciting life that I have :lol
And I live in Canada. I won't say where exactly, but we like poutine (or however it's spelled in english).
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Hello everyone! After keeping track of this community for some time, I finally decided to join here to express myself and give my thoughts on some DT stuff, and to share the huge love for this band with other people who have pretty the same taste as I do...
My name is Lucas, I'm 21 y/o, Brazilian and live in São Paulo, Brazil (planning to move soon to Europe, as I'm a EU citizen as well). Discovered DT in 2007 through a streaming service here in Brazil, was listening to Led Zeppelin and the suggested song in the playlist of "same style artists" was the Zep Medley from ACOS. After that, I listened to ACOS, Finally Free and The Spirit Carries On. Since then, I think that there's no way out from this addiction called Dream Theater... :lol
Even though I discovered the band near the release of SC, this is my least favorite album. I'm much more into I&W, Awake and FII (MY HOLY TRINITY) and the Majesty Era stuff than the latest stuff with MP (ToT - BC&SL era).
I study Business Administration but I'm also a musician (I play drums, keyboard and guitar) and work at a music studio.
Sherinian is God.
o/
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Welcome to the madness, all. I hope you'll enjoy your stay. Dont' let Heffdaddy frighten you....
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Finally made the jump from the MP forum due to lack of interest there. I recognize a lot of names and look forward to posting here often!
We don't like Nebraska fans :biggrin:
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Well I didn't know about this thread, but I think it was about time after 2 months..
I'm turning 20 in a few months, so basically most of my musical preferences are based o those of my dad, excuse me if my knowledge is not up to date. :|
I live in The Netherlands.
I'm a pretty recent Dream Theater fan, have known them for a long time, but I've only been a real fan since 2013, and am yet to see them in concert which I'm really looking forward to. ;D
And last but not least, my username is a very uninspired alteration of Train of Thought, if you hadn't noticed.
I've been here for a while now so I already know a lot of you by your names, but I'm looking forward to the rest of my stay!
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Hi,
Thanks for the add! I can't believe I wasn't a member here, since I've been a fan since 1994. Well, I'm here now. Mikael, I live in Porvoo, Finland. I've been to eleven DT shows.
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Hey everyone! My name is Angela Moore, but you can call me Angel if you'd like. I am currently 13, going to 14 and I was introduced to Dream Theater at the age of 12. I live in Los Angeles, California. I owe my life to Dream Theater as I can relate to them alot. Some songs speak of my clearly like. a nightmare to remeber, disappear, etc.
I have listened to all their albums besides WDADU. I can't wait to find a spot in this family here and I wish I could get to know everyone here. It's great to be part of the Dream theater family. Thank you guys!
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:metal WELCOME ! THIS FORUM IS BY FAR THE BEST THEM ON THE INTERNETZ
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I can imagine it being~
So many emoji's :)
:angel:
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Welcome to one and all. And always nice to see a fellow Dutchie... ;)
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*Knocks knocks*
Uh well.... anybody around here? can I get in? :biggrin:
Greetings humans and fellow DT fans, n00b here, although I'm a longtime DT fan (I got into them during the summer of 1999, go figure which was my first new album once I became a fan ;D ), and also a longtime lurker, I didn't really pay attention to usernames and avatars but I browse the forums since several months so I figured I might as well join in :D
Cheers from a 30-something (geez I'm old) from Italy (not Tuscany), if anyone is here from James LaBrie's board, I was Orodaran back there, my new nickname comes from a wonderful Neil Gaiman movie, filmed by the Jim Henson company! see you around the boards! :tup
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Welcome to the board!
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Hi all. Been reading the forum for a few years, decided to sign up for an account. You can find me in the frozen wastes of Canada, and I've been listening to DT for probably the last 10 years or so. I do a podcast called Respectably Loud about responsible adults geeking out on their definitive pieces of pop culture, but I won't be pimping that too much (though if you're interested, I won't turn away listeners).
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I figured I should say a proper hello in here :) Thanks for the nice welcome elsewhere! I tend to lurk more than I post but registered to join in a bit more!
I'm in London, I've been working with DT handling their UK press for the last 8 years or so. I worked for Roadrunner UK for over a decade and have been running my own PR co for the last 3.5 years. Die hard music fan, and started off on a street team handing out flyers for bands I love trying to get more folks into them all! I post on quite a few band forums, usually under this name. Properly excited about the new DT album and have been loving reading everyone's comments as each reveal happens. I did a day of UK press this week and tried not to turn the lunch/dinner breaks into too much of my own inquisition. ;D Also can't wait for the Palladium shows here in Feb. I might work in the industry but am still a music fan first and foremost. :)
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I figured I should say a proper hello in here :) Thanks for the nice welcome elsewhere! I tend to lurk more than I post but registered to join in a bit more!
I'm in London, I've been working with DT handling their UK press for the last 8 years or so. I worked for Roadrunner UK for over a decade and have been running my own PR co for the last 3.5 years. Die hard music fan, and started off on a street team handing out flyers for bands I love trying to get more folks into them all! I post on quite a few band forums, usually under this name. Properly excited about the new DT album and have been loving reading everyone's comments as each reveal happens. I did a day of UK press this week and tried not to turn the lunch/dinner breaks into too much of my own inquisition. ;D Also can't wait for the Palladium shows here in Feb. I might work in the industry but am still a music fan first and foremost. :)
Red Light, Green Light, TNT? ;)
Welcome to the show. My best friend works in the industry and used to have some contacts at Roadrunner here in the US. I heard they got rid of a few people so I think he lost his main contacts but he still gets us into shows and whatnot. We're actually putting something together with another friend of ours. Sort of a like a prog/metal blog but with a few added intrigues. I have some ideas to make it stand out. With his connections, our friends amazing creative and web design skills, and my writing & all around music knowledge, it should be killer.
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HELLOOOOO
My name is Fritz, I am from the wonderful town Dresden in east Germany and I am a 22 year old music/guitar student here at the college of music. I have been a Dream Theater fan since a friend of mine sent me The Root Of All Evil over ICQ, that means it must have been around winter 2005/06. Before that I listened to Metallica a lot, although I have always loved "old" bands. At age 7 I started playing the guitar because I fell in love with Mark Knopflers style of playing. I never quit since then and now I study it, trying to make it my profession. There is really no other thing I am good at except for music. I think :D
After I started listening to DT, I went all the way back to discovering the original Prog bands, such as Genesis, Yes, Crimso, Pink Floyd (them I knew before I knew DT though), UK, Kansas, VdGG, Renaissance, Jethro Tull - all those great bands. I also love Muse, Coldplay, Katie Melua (I would marry that woman if I could, wow), Steven Wilson, Sting, Steely Dan, Rush, Queen, Spock's Beard, Pain Of Salvation, Bruce Springsteen, Peter Gabriel, Neal Morse, Led Zep, Joe Cocker, David Bowie, IQ, Haken and so on and so on. Of course I also listen to Jazz, such as Pat Metheny, John Scofield, Paul Desmond (my fav sax player), Jim Hall, Bill Evans, Miles Davis, the usual quite well known stuff so to say.
But still, Dream Theater and Genesis are my favorite bands of all time, and Mark Knopfler is my favorite one man artist.
I always loved to read your speculations about the new upcoming DT albums, and have always read those for the past years. YES, I also read all your 69 pages of thoughts about THE ASTONISHING for wich btw I can't wait. I was one of the older members of the German DT Forum, but in the end there were like 5-6 active members, so it was closed eventually wich left me lonely and without a forum to post stuff :( So I am now in the German Genesis Forum AND HERE!!!
Let's see, what else.
I also like coffee, Bratwurst and christmas markets, pizza, whisky and beer of course, Tarantino, mulled wine, nice clothes, shoes, Bruce Willis, talking about gear and like guitar picks n stuff. I am dark blonde, 1,80m, straight, a little melancholy when I'm drunk and a very nice guy. That's about the size of it :D
I'm looking forward to discussing with you guys! (also a great way to practice my English)
LATER!
FRITZ
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Welcome. Do you like the movie Avatar?
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Welcome. Do you like the movie Avatar?
Thanks! Honestly, I don't. I mean, the effects and images are great but somehow I just didn't like it. Why do you ask?
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Red Light, Green Light, TNT? ;)
Welcome to the show. My best friend works in the industry and used to have some contacts at Roadrunner here in the US. I heard they got rid of a few people so I think he lost his main contacts but he still gets us into shows and whatnot. We're actually putting something together with another friend of ours. Sort of a like a prog/metal blog but with a few added intrigues. I have some ideas to make it stand out. With his connections, our friends amazing creative and web design skills, and my writing & all around music knowledge, it should be killer.
Well, I reckon a few people might Blow Their Fuse pretty shortly... ahem. :censored :rollin
Your blog sounds cool - best of luck with it!
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Herzlich willkommen! Grüße aus Göttingen :)
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Well, I reckon a few people might Blow Their Fuse pretty shortly... ahem. :censored :rollin
Your blog sounds cool - best of luck with it!
:lol Some do blow their fuse here.
When we eventually get it up and running, I'll probably start a thread here for it.
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Hello!
I am Segue Myles!
I am new here!
Sort of new to Dream Theater (casually liked them for nearly a decade...turned crazy mental over them in the last fortnight!).
Love me! I am awesome! Hehehe
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Welcome. Do you like the movie Avatar?
:lol
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Fritz, hey there! I'm in Dresden too.
Do you study at the HTW or the TU?
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Hey all!
I'm Dave, from the darkest corners of central England. Fan since 1994, after picking up "Awake", not really knowing what to expect, having read rave reviews of it in the Rush fanzine "Spirit Of Rush". I was instantly smitten and have never looked back.
Was a member/semi-regular poster over at Voices UK for a wile there, so if any other Voicees are reading this, yeah, it's me. You had a good run, but I'm like a bad penny.
*Waves*
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Welcome. Do you like the movie Avatar?
:lol
:lolpalm:
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Welcome. Do you like the movie Avatar?
Thanks! Honestly, I don't. I mean, the effects and images are great but somehow I just didn't like it. Why do you ask?
Chino is our resident Avatard. :chino:
It's his favourite movie of all time.
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Hey all!
I'm Dave, from the darkest corners of central England. Fan since 1994, after picking up "Awake", not really knowing what to expect, having read rave reviews of it in the Rush fanzine "Spirit Of Rush". I was instantly smitten and have never looked back.
Was a member/semi-regular poster over at Voices UK for a wile there, so if any other Voicees are reading this, yeah, it's me. You had a good run, but I'm like a bad penny.
*Waves*
I posted on the VoicesUK forum occasionally, but I don't remember your name. You might not remember mine either, so there's that. :justjen
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I posted on the VoicesUK forum occasionally, but I don't remember your name. You might not remember mine either, so there's that. :justjen
Heh, no such luck. I do remember you - or at least, I remember the 'Progsnob' moniker :smiley:
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I posted on the VoicesUK forum occasionally, but I don't remember your name. You might not remember mine either, so there's that. :justjen
Heh, no such luck. I do remember you - or at least, I remember the 'Progsnob' moniker :smiley:
(https://i1272.photobucket.com/albums/y393/Prog_Snob/unnamed_zpsgmzpik7m.jpg)
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I've been a DT fan for many, many years, back to the Charlie Dominici days. I was lucky to see them back in 84 when they were just getting started and have been a fan ever since
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I've been a DT fan for many, many years, back to the Charlie Dominici days. I was lucky to see them back in 84 when they were just getting started and have been a fan ever since
84?
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I've been a DT fan for many, many years, back to the Charlie Dominici days. I was lucky to see them back in 84 when they were just getting started and have been a fan ever since
And welcome! You will enjoy your stay here, I'm sure! You will become part of this family and hopefully, you'll enjoy this ride! Pleasure to met you!
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Fritz, hey there! I'm in Dresden too.
Do you study at the HTW or the TU?
Hey, totally missed your reply. I study at the Hochschule für Musik Carl Maria von Weber!
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Hello guys, this is Carlos from Monterrey, México.
I discovered Dream Theater in 2009. I knew only Pull Me Under and Constant Motion songs (yeah, Rock Band (X360) game), but then I started to take interest and buy Systematic Chaos album. I just loved the drum tracks and I started to follow Mike Portnoy career and then months later, I found out that he was leaving Dream Theater (bad luck hahaha).
Anyway, I own every DT album and now is 6-7 years that I constantly hear their songs.
I also like soccer and videogames, I'm a Software Engineer.
So thanks for allowing me to stay here ;D
:metal :metal :metal
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:welcome:
Enjoy yourself!
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Hello, my fellow Mexican.
Nice having a local homie 'round these parts!
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Hey everyone. My name is Matthew.
I'm from South Korean, hence the Korean name, but currently, I'm residing in the United States.
What can I say about Dream Theater? Well, this band is my most favorite band (why else would I join this forum?)
I'm 17 and I'm a senior. I currently applied to three colleges, Cal State La, Northridge, and Dominguez Hills and am anxiously awaiting their response.
I currently haven't listened to The Astonishing, so that isn't on my list, yet.
My other favorite bands are Symphony X, Ayreon, Opeth, Yes, Fates Warning, among others. I hope this was a good enough introduction.
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Hello everyone! I'm amru from indonesia.
God bless you all.
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Hello all
I have been LONG time lurker here, and an infrequent poster on another well known band forum that shut down today. So I have decided to sign up and join in the fun!
peace,
(and love)
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Hello, guys.
Welcome!
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Hey all,
I have been a long time lurker on this forum, and have been enjoying all the discussion. With the release of the new album I thought it was high time I signed up.
I hadn't even heard of DT up until a couple of years ago. I was into Iron Maiden at the time and was browsing on YouTube for IM covers and stuff, and stumbled across some of the DT videos. I was totally blown away by the sheer musicianship of the band - I couldn't believe they were playing what they were playing live.
So, I got the latest album, which was DT12, and then started working my way through the back catalogue. The way I did it was to buy I&W after DT12, then ADTOE, Awake, etc etc until I met in the middle. I'd play each album solidly for about a month before moving on to the next one.
I play guitar, and was in a wind band when I was younger, so I like the classical side of things too. I think that's what I like most about DT -a perfect melding of musical styles. I've tried playing some of the songs, but once you get past some of the 'simple' intros, it just gets depressing and you want to cut your own fingers off.. :laugh:
I live in Northern Ireland, and we normally don't get many of the bigger bands coming here - we normally have to travel to Dublin or "across the water". So, I'm totally chuffed to be going to London on the 18th to see the guys in the London in the Palladium. I'm even bringing the wife and kids to make a long weekend of it. (This may have been how the whole trip was presented, and approved, with the DT gig only being mentioned afterwards. I'll let you make your own minds up, but safe to say I may have begun the conversation with "You know the way you said you wanted to go and see London...") :lol
Anyway, see yous in the forums!
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:tup
Nice, welcome!
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Hi, everyone! My name is Sebastián, I live in Puerto Madryn (a coastal city in the south of Argentina), and I'm a mathematics teacher - both in highschool and one local University.
I've just joined, but I've lurked for about 3 years. Besides the "Dream Theater" sub-forum, I have enjoyed (and enjoy) the discussions in the "General Music" and "Political and Religious" sections.
I guess there already is a place to talk about my history with the band, so I'll go there now. Anyway, happy to join the forum, and see you around.
Also, sorry if my writing isn't completely accurate - even though I read mostly in english, I don't get to practice writing/speaking that much.
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Welcome, Sebastián! I gotta say that as a native Spanish speaker writing in this forum for many years has helped to develop my written English skills considerably, so you'll definitely feel right at home.
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Hi, everyone! My name is Sebastián, I live in Puerto Madryn (a coastal city in the south of Argentina), and I'm a mathematics teacher - both in highschool and one local University.
I've just joined, but I've lurked for about 3 years. Besides the "Dream Theater" sub-forum, I have enjoyed (and enjoy) the discussions in the "General Music" and "Political and Religious" sections.
I guess there already is a place to talk about my history with the band, so I'll go there now. Anyway, happy to join the forum, and see you around.
Also, sorry if my writing isn't completely accurate - even though I read mostly in english, I don't get to practice writing/speaking that much.
Don't let it worry you. Some of the English speakers here don't know what they're doing either. :biggrin:
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My name is Luoto, and I'm Finnish. :biggrin:
I recall appreciating a few songs off Train of Thought around mid 2000's. I've learned most of their discography since then, but I don't really consider them one of the best bands ever, albeit consistent (my favourite album would be Awake). This looks like a nice community for someone with a varied taste in metal and rock though, so I thought I'd register!
P.S.
Hi, Kotowboy!
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My name is Luoto, and I'm Finnish. :biggrin:
I recall appreciating a few songs off Train of Thought around mid 2000's. I've learned most of their discography since then, but I don't really consider them one of the best bands ever, albeit consistent (my favourite album would be Awake). This looks like a nice community for someone with a varied taste in metal and rock though, so I thought I'd register!
P.S.
Hi, Kotowboy!
Oh hey !!! I just randomly decided to check this thread and someone said hi to me :hug: BFFs Confirmed.
Hei. Toivottavasti voit hyvin.
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Hey everyone !
Alex, 34 y.o. from France
Long time lurker too
I discovered scenes from a memory on release on advice from my guitar dealer, I listened at least 70% of the time DT stuff plus liquid tension and rudess solo albums since.
I play guitar, you guess which kind of songs ;)
DT is a great source of inspiration for me, musicwise but soulwise too, that's just the most beautiful thing a man can hear, and the band members are so humble and nice !
I began guitar in 85, except for classical music as a young boy I only cried only two times : listening to six degrees and the astonishing.
I just wish everyone on earth would be sensible to DT's music as me.
Cheers !
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Hei. Toivottavasti voit hyvin.
I'm quite fine, thanks! We're not complete strangers (https://forums.metallica.com) ;)
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That forum is so bad :lol
I barely use it.
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Hei. Toivottavasti voit hyvin.
I'm quite fine, thanks! We're not complete strangers (https://forums.metallica.com) ;)
Aw man, for one second I thought Kotowboy had a fan. :emo:
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That forum is so bad :lol
I barely use it.
It's no MetBB, but it's alright.
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The new Metbb is not bad. It's as close to the old one as you can get for a free forum. :)
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Aw man, for one second I thought Kotowboy had a fan. :emo:
:rollin :rollin :rollin are you kidding ? my music is shit and I should feel shit.
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...actually I am really popular in Belgium. It's where I get the most plays.
I released a single last Friday and got 104 plays in Belgium in one day . :)
If only they were 104 sales but whatever. :lol
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Welcome, Sebastián! I gotta say that as a native Spanish speaker writing in this forum for many years has helped to develop my written English skills considerably, so you'll definitely feel right at home.
¡Hola, y gracias! ¿De dónde sos?
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Hey there, Gilles from Belgium, 40 year old fanatic of music in various genres (the most important thing in my life). I've been looking around this board for a couple of months now and decided to join.
2007 was my year of conversion. That I was introduced to DT by this one totally stunning album that blew everything I knew about music up to that point to smithereens.
Can you guess the album? ;)
Looking forward to posting once in a while.
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Hey there, Gilles from Belgium, 40 year old fanatic of music in various genres (the most important thing in my life). I've been looking around this board for a couple of months now and decided to join.
2007 was my year of conversion. That I was introduced to DT by this one totally stunning album that blew everything I knew about music up to that point to smithereens.
Can you guess the album? ;)
Looking forward to posting once in a while.
Systematic Chaos?
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Earlier than SC... but that one's actually one of my faves by DT
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Greetings! I am a relative newcomer to the DT universe. I started listing about ten years ago. I can't really pinpoint a favorite album. I love the old stuff and the new stuff with equal vigor. I will see them for my first time live on The Astonishing tour in Chicago! I'm so excited!!!
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Welcome, Teacher.
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Hello everyone!
I've been a fan of Dream Theater for about 10 years now. I blind bought Octavarium based entirely on their reputation for being amazing musicians and it literally changed how I looked at music. I still remember listening to the introduction to These Walls and recognizing the A tuning (I was a huge fan of KoRn) was expecting that they would ride that opening riff for a while and having my jaw drop when it went in a completely unexpected direction. I bought the rest of their albums in the summer and cemented them as my new favourite band (still are) when I heard Blind Faith for the first time (still my favourite song).
I've seen them four times, and met the band twice, once at a meet and greet and the second time at the NAAM show (except Labrie): I got John Myung to show me how to play the intro to As I Am at the Music Man booth (he was just standing there with a rep) and met Jordan by lurking near the Haken (Continuum, not the band) booth on and off over the weekend (Petrucci and Portnoy were at signings).
So uh, yeah. BIG fan. Nice to meet ya'll.
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I've seen them four times, and met the band twice, once at a meet and greet and the second time at the NAAM show (except Labrie): I got John Myung to show me how to play the intro to As I Am at the Music Man booth (he was just standing there with a rep) and met Jordan by lurking near the Haken (Continuum, not the band) booth on and off over the weekend (Petrucci and Portnoy were at signings).
That has to be the coolest thing ever!
Hi! Nice to meet you.
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Nice to meet ya!
Yeah it was pretty awesome, I'm surprised I was able to not fan boy out :lol. I met Devin Townsend the same day and basically acted like a spaz and gave him my business card with my shitty bands myspace on the back (this was after he had "retired" from the public around Ziltoid).
I also forgot that I met Petrucci and Myung at a local guitar store before the last headlining show I saw them play.
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Hi DTF,
I wanted to post in the doggy thread, but I didn't manage to insert the pictures of my two dogs. Those pics are on my hd.
Do I have to upload them somewhere else on the net first ?
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Hi DTF,
I wanted to post in the doggy thread, but I didn't manage to insert the pictures of my two dogs. Those pics are on my hd.
Do I have to upload them somewhere else on the net first ?
Try signing up to an image hosting service like imgur.com, then upload the images there and link to them here when you create a post.
Drop the url of the image between the [ img ] tags in your post.
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Photobucket is what I use, or I also use Facebook if I already have the photo there.
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Okay,cool & thanks.
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and welcome, BTW!
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Okay,cool & thanks.
If you decide to use Facebook, just right click on the picture and click "view image" and copy the URL from the address bar.
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Oh yeah, welcome to your doom.
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My doom ? What have I done ? I guess it's too late now.
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Hi again, I posted on here a few years ago but stopped out of laziness I guess. I still lurk and read a lot of the posts in various threads. Sort of an introvert I suppose. Anyway, a recent job promotion has me traveling the US and to a lesser extent the globe on occasion. I guess I figured posting here would allow me to possibly meet people out and about. Still technically in training but hopefully I'll be doing these visits by myself by the end of the year. Currently reside in good old Fall River, MA but I work in Johnston, RI. I'm going to try and do my best to post more often and try to engage with everyone here. Thanks
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Hi again, I posted on here a few years ago but stopped out of laziness I guess. I still lurk and read a lot of the posts in various threads. Sort of an introvert I suppose. Anyway, a recent job promotion has me traveling the US and to a lesser extent the globe on occasion. I guess I figured posting here would allow me to possibly meet people out and about. Still technically in training but hopefully I'll be doing these visits by myself by the end of the year. Currently reside in good old Fall River, MA but I work in Johnston, RI. I'm going to try and do my best to post more often and try to engage with everyone here. Thanks
I know Fall River well. Drove through there a few weeks ago. From the same neck of the woods. Grew up in Mattapoisett, but went to Stang and had friends from Fall River.
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Hi again, I posted on here a few years ago but stopped out of laziness I guess. I still lurk and read a lot of the posts in various threads. Sort of an introvert I suppose. Anyway, a recent job promotion has me traveling the US and to a lesser extent the globe on occasion. I guess I figured posting here would allow me to possibly meet people out and about. Still technically in training but hopefully I'll be doing these visits by myself by the end of the year. Currently reside in good old Fall River, MA but I work in Johnston, RI. I'm going to try and do my best to post more often and try to engage with everyone here. Thanks
I know Fall River well. Drove through there a few weeks ago. From the same neck of the woods. Grew up in Mattapoisett, but went to Stang and had friends from Fall River.
That's cool. Grew up in Fall River till the age of 10 then moved to Swansea and eventually moved back to Fall River a few years ago. I remember playing Stang back in high school when I played hockey. They destroyed us everytime :lol
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Hi again, I posted on here a few years ago but stopped out of laziness I guess. I still lurk and read a lot of the posts in various threads. Sort of an introvert I suppose. Anyway, a recent job promotion has me traveling the US and to a lesser extent the globe on occasion. I guess I figured posting here would allow me to possibly meet people out and about. Still technically in training but hopefully I'll be doing these visits by myself by the end of the year. Currently reside in good old Fall River, MA but I work in Johnston, RI. I'm going to try and do my best to post more often and try to engage with everyone here. Thanks
I know Fall River well. Drove through there a few weeks ago. From the same neck of the woods. Grew up in Mattapoisett, but went to Stang and had friends from Fall River.
That's cool. Grew up in Fall River till the age of 10 then moved to Swansea and eventually moved back to Fall River a few years ago. I remember playing Stang back in high school when I played hockey. They destroyed us everytime :lol
I went to Stang before we had hockey. I was Class of '86.
My father taught there, and we tried a couple of times to get a team. We even went so far as getting ice time in New Bedford and played amongst ourselves. There were some pretty good players too.
The idea that my father pitched was to the school was that Connolly had hockey but no football, and Stang had football but no hockey. Since both were Fall River Diocese, the idea was to combine the schools for those two sports. We thought it made perfect sense.
Anyway, I'd like to think that all of our (his) work helped in eventually getting a team. I actually grew up playing youth hockey with the guy that was their first coach.
My Swansea story is that in the 80's we used to go to the Swansea Mall for concert tickets. Seemed no one ever went there. Dartmouth was closer, but you could get to Swansea around 5:00 AM and be first in line.
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Greetings!
Another new guy here. Not really sure what to put. I'm from Scotland, big DT fan. Have been since Six Degrees. I'm also a big Doom and Drone Metal fan. Just ask if you want to know stuff, I guess!
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Greetings!
Another new guy here. Not really sure what to put. I'm from Scotland, big DT fan. Have been since Six Degrees. I'm also a big Doom and Drone Metal fan. Just ask if you want to know stuff, I guess!
Welcome, good sir! Have you ever been to see DT in concert in Scotland? If so, which venue(s)?
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Hi, worshippers of the Dark Master!
I was looking for a place to discuss about DT, and obviously, this forum was one of the first ones that I found.
My native language is Portuguese, 'cause I'm from Brazil. Please forgive any mistakes that I may make.
Now, it's time to discuss about Kevin Moore...or Count of Tuscany.
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Is that who I think it is in your avatar?
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Is that who I think it is in your avatar?
Lindsey Stirling?
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I thought so. She's amazing.
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Ok bear with me. I don't do this personal thing. It is just not m and I am not good at it. But recently I have felt comfortable here.For reasons I keep a lot inside, has nothing to do with I do not want to share, just can not, job hazard lets say. kills me and try to let you guys/gals know me.
Ok the fun stuff, I lurked here since 2006, posted a bit under NJDTFAN. Life went its way. I have twin boys age 9, and am divorced since 2014, 49 years old. Been a DT fan since the Majesty days,,,,,,,,,,,,,yeah I am old, lets say long Island/jersey club old. I am I fun loving nothing offends me dude,. Spend my time mostly in my job that takes me all over the States and mostly overseas. I can be around a while then away for awhile for work. In between work I am in the process of living in Jersey and just purchased in Florida where my sons and ex wife live.. Sold my house in Jerseyin 2015 but dealing with some stuff with my mother as my father passed last year and in the process of lets say moving her on from a house she no longer needs.
Other than that .................that's the Trooper aka Marc
That said,
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I'll post a recap since there's a fair split of old members and new ones here who won't know me. I'm Jen, been around since 2004 pretty steadily until a few years ago. I'm still constantly on the internet and closer/older friends and family members know where to find me usually. I'm 43, married, have three kids. The older two are boys, ages 20 and 22 - both have birthdays in June though. Growing up quick! My daughter is 13. She's into music and wants to make a career of it. She just got Student of the Quarter in music class, and her music teacher said it's clear to him that she's passionate about it and will go a long way with this. She's started drum lessons this school year and will begin private lessons soon. We should be ordering her first drum kit this week. She's super excited and so am I. :)
We had a diabetic rat terrier named Daisy who lived to be over 14 years old despite needing two insulin shots a day for her last many years. She died a couple of years ago. :( Now we have three cats that we adopted from a local shelter where my daughter and I volunteer. Two are sisters from the same litter, the third we adopted several months later. Then she promptly got extremely ill and we had to spend a lot of money to fix her up but she's good now. Some sort of infection stemming from when she got fixed at the shelter.
I'm a long-time DT fan, and even bigger Steven Wilson fan(atic). ok that's about it for now. :lol
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I'll post a recap since there's a fair split of old members and new ones here who won't know me. I'm Jen, been around since 2004 pretty steadily until a few years ago. I'm still constantly on the internet and closer/older friends and family members know where to find me usually. I'm 43, married, have three kids. The older two are boys, ages 20 and 22 - both have birthdays in June though. Growing up quick! My daughter is 13. She's into music and wants to make a career of it. She just got Student of the Quarter in music class, and her music teacher said it's clear to him that she's passionate about it and will go a long way with this. She's started drum lessons this school year and will begin private lessons soon. We should be ordering her first drum kit this week. She's super excited and so am I. :)
We had a diabetic rat terrier named Daisy who lived to be over 14 years old despite needing two insulin shots a day for her last many years. She died a couple of years ago. :( Now we have three cats that we adopted from a local shelter where my daughter and I volunteer. Two are sisters from the same litter, the third we adopted several months later. Then she promptly got extremely ill and we had to spend a lot of money to fix her up but she's good now. Some sort of infection stemming from when she got fixed at the shelter.
I'm a long-time DT fan, and even bigger Steven Wilson fan(atic). ok that's about it for now. :lol
:tup
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Feels weird to see the two of you in the "newb" / "introduce yourself" thread. :lol
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LOL. Thought it was my time to do so ;)
But my beard is much longer LOl
If in Joisey or near Orlando Chad, I go between them. add me too ur list honey :rollin
Partake in a beverage or 2
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Feels weird to see the two of you in the "newb" / "introduce yourself" thread. :lol
Feels weird seeing you use bosk's old sig. :p
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I'm surprised I didn't post in here earlier.
Hello. I'm Blackavar.
It's been three years. Didn't realize my online handle was Blackavar everywhere but here back then.
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Feels weird to see the two of you in the "newb" / "introduce yourself" thread. :lol
Feels weird seeing you use bosk's old sig. :p
I'm still using the Ron/Don theme too!
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:rollin
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Hey guys, new to the forum but not new to DT.
Greetings from Chile!
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I have no idea if I introduced myself.
I'm a native american, yes we exist. From the Hopi/Sandia tribe.
I figured you all get to know me...I play bass, sit around d at home....walk, crawl, run.
I enjoy many styles of music, and just love talking to people getting out.
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Hello!
I was on DTF years ago so I decided to start fresh and make a new account. I'm 21 and from the East Coast of the US, I love Devin Townsend, and I do art (i drew my gross avatar). You can call me Bee :D
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Love the song Christeen by Devin. Welcome back
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Hi Christeen. Your avater looks sick. Good to have you here.
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Thanks so much! It's really good to be back! Kind of weird recognizing so many people and knowing they have no idea who I am just I guess I'll get used to that haha
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I've been around almost forever. If you have ever been here, you've seen me at some point.
That's kind of sad, actually.
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Yeah I know you haha, you're one of the first people I talked to (as you are the second time around!). I don't think that's sad
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Sweet.
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I thought I introduced myself here. Oops.
Been a Dream Theater fan for I think 12 or 13 years. Glad to finally be on the boards here. I turn 26 next month, I'm male, and play piano and guitar. I like video games and metal concerts. Nice to meet you all. :)
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Welcome!
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Welcome, thoroughly curious and intriguing name.
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Welcome, thoroughly curious and intriguing name.
I like Mega Man Legends (although I only played it as Mega Man 64) :biggrin:
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I only played it on regular Nintendo and SNES. I miss those games.
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Hello. I have been a Dream Theater fan since I was 15 years old thanks to some friends I am extremely lucky to have.
And if my name rings a bell, yes, this is my actual name. My dad and mom loves to play games and they grew up with Final Fantasy and my dad's last name is Farron so they wanted to name me after my namesake, Serah Farron, Lightning's younger sister.
Anyways, I love to play video games and watch anime and listen to Dream Theater and I really love writing and reading. I always have a book around with me in case I get bored...
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Welcome, Serah! So, what are you reading these days?
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Thank you!
Currently, I have my hands "A Game of Thrones." A really solid book.
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Brilliant books. I've read them all twice already. He's one of my Top 5 writers.
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I dont read nearly as much as I should or want to. I need to fix that.
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I'm going to attempt to tackle Clarissa. It has the distinction of being the longest book written in the English language, coming it at just under one million words.
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I'm going to attempt to tackle Clarissa. It has the distinction of being the longest book written in the English language, coming it at just under one million words.
Wow, I hope the book really explains it all.
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Welcome, thoroughly curious and intriguing name.
I like Mega Man Legends (although I only played it as Mega Man 64) :biggrin:
I prefer Mega Man Legends 2 ;)
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Hi! I'm Klaus from Austria, born in 1971, a DT fan since around 1995.
I play piano and keyboards for a living. My maybe most interesting outfit for you might be www.thedoors.at (page is in German and English) but I also play jazz and accompany various singers and stuff. Those who are capable of German can see everything I do at www.bergmaier.at
It's great to be here, thanks for letting me join and have a nice weekend!
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Hi! I'm Klaus from Austria, born in 1971, a DT fan since around 1995.
I play piano and keyboards for a living. My maybe most interesting outfit for you might be www.thedoors.at (page is in German and English) but I also play jazz and accompany various singers and stuff. Those who are capable of German can see everything I do at www.bergmaier.at
It's great to be here, thanks for letting me join and have a nice weekend!
Hey there Klaus! Welcome! You will enjoy this site very much. This place is filled with interesting and really amiable individuals. Enjoy!
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Hello. So glad to see you, my friends!
My name Bram, I'm from Indonesia.
I'm 21 years old male. Loving DT since 2010. I play bass and drum. But i'm not too talented.
Before I start, I want to ask. Is there any literature about SDOIT that you know? Some kinds of journal, thesis, or something scientific that research SDOIT's lyric. I need that thing. I'm going to write an undergraduate thesis about SDOIT lyric.
Thanks!
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Hi Bram, welcome to the forum(s). I'm not aware of any thesis or written description of 6 Degrees, other then the official biography, 'Lifting Shadows' written by mr. Rich(ard) Wilson. It comes in a variety of hardcover editions and paperback.
I'll add a link here:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lifting-Shadows-Authorized-Biography-Theater/dp/1906615586 (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lifting-Shadows-Authorized-Biography-Theater/dp/1906615586)
and the website is here:
https://liftingshadows.com/ (https://liftingshadows.com/)
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Hi Bram, welcome to the forum(s). I'm not aware of any thesis or written description of 6 Degrees, other then the official biography, 'Lifting Shadows' written by mr. Rich(ard) Wilson. It comes in a variety of hardcover editions and paperback.
I'll add a link here:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lifting-Shadows-Authorized-Biography-Theater/dp/1906615586 (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lifting-Shadows-Authorized-Biography-Theater/dp/1906615586)
and the website is here:
https://liftingshadows.com/ (https://liftingshadows.com/)
Hi, thanks a lot. It helps me
I hope it's easy to find that book in Indonesia. I've never found that book before
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You can't order it online?
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Of course I can. But i think it would be easier if i buy it in Indonesia
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Hi everyone. Nice to be here. I spent a lot of time lurking here back when MP was leaving DT, so it's nice to see there are a lot of familiar names still around.
Going to see DT in a few days and could not be more excited!
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So, is this her latest incursion or is this legitimately someone new?
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So, is this her latest incursion or is this legitimately someone new?
Me?
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mmhmm
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Hmm. Unless you're remembering my participation in the MP departure hysteria, which I doubt as I rarely posted, it's not me you're thinking of. I stopped coming to DTF while I was still at uni, which was (far too many) years ago.
Am I really reeking of troll? :-\
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Hmm. Unless you're remembering my participation in the MP departure hysteria, which I doubt as I rarely posted, it's not me you're thinking of. I stopped coming to DTF while I was still at uni, which was (far too many) years ago.
Am I really reeking of troll? :-\
Nah, I can tell you've bathed.
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Nah, I can tell you've bathed.
That's what a girl likes to hear. :lol
What made you think I was a troll?
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Don't listen to Prog Snob! Damn New Yorker. :lol
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As a Jersey boy, I agree to blame the New Yorker :biggrin:
Welcome, or welcome back!
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Don't listen to Prog Snob! Damn New Yorker. :lol
I will undo all that you have made good and then eat Twizzlers.
As a Jersey boy, I agree to blame the New Yorker :biggrin:
Welcome, or welcome back!
And you! Stop sending your industrial plant smell our way.
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Nah, I can tell you've bathed.
That's what a girl likes to hear. :lol
What made you think I was a troll?
Wait.
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I will quote you and misspell everything! :lol
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But that's what you normally do. :biggrin:
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But every word?
:lol
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Wait.
Are New Yorkers always this oblique? ;)
let me in on the joke or I'm siding with the Jersey boy
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As a Jersey boy, I agree to blame the New Yorker :biggrin:
Welcome, or welcome back!
Thanks! ;D
Though I did not expect the Spanish (or NY) inquisition on arrival. :yeahright
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Wait.
Are New Yorkers always this oblique? ;)
let me in on the joke or I'm siding with the Jersey boy
I flat out said you might be someone else. Does that sound oblique to you? ;)
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I flat out said you might be someone else. Does that sound oblique to you? ;)
And I asked you why, and you said "wait"...
Tbh I was wondering why I came onto a previously friendly forum and someone jumped down my throat accusing me of being (presumably) a PBP, on the "welcome" thread no less. Can I have the actual welcome package now please? :angry:
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Loop... There's a former well known female poster here who has a history of jumping in and out of the forum - sometimes to share or create her own personal drama. I think that's what Prog Snob was referencing.
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Loop... There's a former well known female poster here who has a history of jumping in and out of the forum - sometimes to share or create her own personal drama. I think that's what Prog Snob was referencing.
Hey, yeah I thought it would be something like that. I'm drama-free, promise. Most exciting thing I've done all day is check out the DT set list for the European leg (although in fairness that's pretty exciting as I'm seeing them in a few days).
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Hello people!
I'm not actually a newb, just a lurker that hasn't logged in since my college days half a decade ago! :lol
Figured I'd log in, maybe it'd encourage me to post some. :metal (man i love that metal emoji)
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So how bout that Donald trump guy? Jk ;D
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Well, maybe not so new but LOST forum member ;) Hello again everyone, if anyone remembers me - good, if not - You will :P Cheers, my Freinds ;) :yarr
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It looks like this thread hasn't been active for a while, but I thought I would give it a try.
Hi there! I am a first semester college student in the American Midwest. I'm studying chemistry, but I also play violin in my school's orchestra. When I am not studying or practicing, I like to take long walks while listening to music. I haven't been a DT fan for long (only since July/August), but they are now an important fixture of my daily soundtrack. I'm a little nervous about making my first post, but it is very exciting to be here.
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So glad to see you my friend.
Anyway, now that that has been taken care of, where in the mid-west are you?
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I am in Kansas.
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Welcome and no need to be nervous, a friendly bunch here
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So glad to see you my friend.
Anyway, now that that has been taken care of, where in the mid-west are you?
And this is why I love you
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Maybe too friendly here :lol
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I am in Kansas.
Oh cool. Where abouts? I grew up in St. Louis and have driven through Kansas a few times. Not a fun drive.
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It looks like this thread hasn't been active for a while, but I thought I would give it a try.
Hi there! I am a first semester college student in the American Midwest. I'm studying chemistry, but I also play violin in my school's orchestra. When I am not studying or practicing, I like to take long walks while listening to music. I haven't been a DT fan for long (only since July/August), but they are now an important fixture of my daily soundtrack. I'm a little nervous about making my first post, but it is very exciting to be here.
Welcome! :tup
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I second the welcome!
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Welcome, hello_victoria! :)
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So glad to see you my friend.
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I think we already scared her away
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I think we already scared her away
Apparently! And apparently I missed Adami already making the moves on her. :eyebrows.
:lol
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I think we already scared her away
Apparently! And apparently I missed Adami already making the moves on her. :eyebrows.
:lol
She just decided to stay in Oz.
Also, having already dated someone I met on DTF, I am not going anywhere near that ever again.
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Hi Folks
My name is Steve and I am a Dream Theater fan from the UK, thank you for accepting me into the DT Community
Carpe Diem
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Welcome. Have some bacon :godisgood:
Dear lord I need help if I can remember that emote code off the top of my head. :lol
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Welcome. Have some bacon :godisgood:
Dear lord I need help if I can remember that emote code off the top of my head. :lol
Eh, I couldn't either...
Welcome dude.
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Hi Folks
My name is Steve and I am a Dream Theater fan from the UK, thank you for accepting me into the DT Community
Carpe Diem
Welcome, Steve! :biggrin:
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Hello everyone! I'm a Dream Theater fan from the Chicago-area. I grew up with Once in a LiveTime and Train of Thought playing regularly in my house, but I didn't become a full-on Dream Theater fan until November 2013, when I heard Dance of Eternity for the first time. I'm happy to be here!
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Hello there! Welcome to DTF. We're a friendly bunch.
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Hey everyone! Sorry so late with this… My name is Steve, I’m almost 52 and I live in Forney, TX, a little suburb of Dallas. I’m an analyst for a huge power company headquartered in Irving, TX. Yeah the commute is a beat down!
Anyway, here’s my Dream Theater story. I was a drummer in high school (snare drum), and actually played on a drumline in Jr. College. Back in ’93 ‘ish I was hanging out with some other drummers from high school and my friend turned me on to Images and Words. I was blown away. I got back home and tried finding a copy in my local music shop to no avail. As the story goes, I got married, had a couple of kids, moved to Dallas, lost track of the friends and completely forgot about this band. Before you get any ideas, I’m pretty sure public lynching is illegal!
Fast forward 23 years. Wife is history, kids are grown and I’m starting to enjoy my chapter 2. I was in a local music store desperately searching for some new music and there it was, “Falling Into Infinity”. Without hesitation I snagged it up for $5.99 and went on my way. I was instantly hooked (again). I honestly had no idea this band was still around and the incredible discography they had amassed. Three years later I have every disk, every live video and was fortunate enough to catch them last year at the Music Factory in Irving. I can’t wait for DOT and barring some crazy event I will be at The Bomb Factory 4/29! If you guys are planning a meet and greet let me know…
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Nice and welcome, I was also at that Music Factory show last year :metal :metal
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Hello I’m Josh, Originally from Venezuela but recently moved to South Florida. I’ve been a big fan of DT for about 20 years. Dream Theater played 3 times in Venezuela I went to all 3 and I’m super excited that they are coming to Orlando in a couple of months. Hope to meet and see some of you there :metal
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Hi everyone! Glad to be here, I've been a fan of DT since 96-97.. I remember Derek was on the keys when they first came in my country...so yeah that's a long time back..anyway glad to be here and share our passion for the band! :coolio
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Welcome folks :yarr
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Hey, I'm Sarah! I'm an artist, a singer, a nanny (aspiring to be Mary PoppinsxMs. Frizzle), and a returning poster. I haven't posted since I graduated high school about 6 years ago! :lol Hope it's ok to reintroduce myself. I've lurked some and I still recognize a lot of you, it's good to be back!
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:panicattack:
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:panicattack:
DUDE HI!!!! Holy shit!!
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Hey Sarah, it's been a while. How's life treating you?
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Hey Sarah, it's been a while. How's life treating you?
Honestly, things are going pretty well! My life has been disrupted some due to medical issues over the past few years, but I love my job and the people in my life and I'm optimistic about recovery :) How are you?
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Been a little bit of an eternity, Sarah. Hi.
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Been a little bit of an eternity, Sarah. Hi.
Ikr?? I've thought about returning so much recently that I finally just did it. Missed this sort of community. How are you??
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Hey Sarah, it's been a while. How's life treating you?
Honestly, things are going pretty well! My life has been disrupted some due to medical issues over the past few years, but I love my job and the people in my life and I'm optimistic about recovery :) How are you?
Oh, I'm sorry to hear about the medical issues, I hope it's better now though.
I am fine, thanks. Working hard, as usual. Life's pretty good overall.
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Doing alright, all things considered. A shit-ton has changed in six years, that's for damn sure.
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:tup
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Welcome.... back :yarr
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As the chef used to say ... have some bacon.
:godisgood:
Damn! I'm impressed I remembered that emote on the first try! :fistpump:
I need a life. :lol
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Not quite a newbie but haven’t posted for three years... saw someone mention DTF on Facebook earlier (I have so many friends that I forgot I made here!) and figured I’d come back and see what’s what. A lot has changed in three years for me, glad to see the forum is still doing well!
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Not quite a newbie but haven’t posted for three years... saw someone mention DTF on Facebook earlier (I have so many friends that I forgot I made here!) and figured I’d come back and see what’s what. A lot has changed in three years for me, glad to see the forum is still doing well!
FAYE!!!
:panicattack:
I was so thrilled to here of your impending ... delivery. :biggrin: A lot sure has changed.
So, given lonestar's sig, is he the father? :lol
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Not quite a newbie but haven’t posted for three years... saw someone mention DTF on Facebook earlier (I have so many friends that I forgot I made here!) and figured I’d come back and see what’s what. A lot has changed in three years for me, glad to see the forum is still doing well!
FAYE!!!
:panicattack:
I was so thrilled to here of your impending ... delivery. :biggrin: A lot sure has changed.
So, given lonestar's sig, is he the father? :lol
Thanks! 😍 found out we’re having a boy! Already playing him music through my good over-ear headphones 😂 can’t wait to experience parenthood!
Haha I haven’t seen his sig, I’ll check it out, he’s been awesome to discuss pregnancy cravings with 😂 think I’ve overdone it sending him pictures of dhal! What’s new with you?
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Welcome back and congrats on the pregnancy :yarr
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Don't play him any Steven Wilson!! :rollin
New with me ... I still have to read you Prog-music / sausage-fest paper. The proposal and dissertation is still sitting in my home google drive folder. :blush
Jingle.kids turn 19 next week. I moved 3 months ago. Had a mid-life retirement back in '17. Those are the biggies I guess.
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Don't play him any Steven Wilson!! :rollin
New with me ... I still have to read you Prog-music / sausage-fest paper. The proposal and dissertation is still sitting in my home google drive folder. :blush
Jingle.kids turn 19 next week. I moved 3 months ago. Had a mid-life retirement back in '17. Those are the biggies I guess.
Thanks cramx3!
Oh he’s getting a tonne of SW purely through me singing in the car, he got most of Hand Cannot Erase yesterday 😂 but direct to bump so far I started him off with a Satie Gymnopedie as it’s calm and soothing and peaceful, a piece by Gleb Kolyadin called Eidolon for similar reasons, and then yesterday the famous variation from Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a theme of Paganini. Need to build a Spotify playlist for him really as it’s quite tricky finding stuff I love that isn’t too heavy or angry, but I’m keen to find stuff with strong simple percussion. Maybe Blood on the Tightrope by Lunatic Soul. My own mother played me music via her bump during her pregnancy with me and it’s really nice to be doing the same for him!
Haha so many people have that paper, I haven’t even read it for years I think I’d cringe! It seems so basic now looking back!
Congrats on the move, I just moved a few weeks back myself. What prompted it?
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Welcome back!
I'm not entirely sure but it could've been my Facebook comment about the Protest the Hero t-shirt guy. :biggrin:
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I should really spin the Gleb Kolyadin album more, I liked it a lot, but I've got to check out the new iamthemorning first, which I should probably do right now, yeah.
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Congrats on the move, I just moved a few weeks back myself. What prompted it?
When jingle.kids graduated high school, we knew we had nothing keeping us in the city that we grew up in. Long story short, but the city was turning to shits - increase in crime; terrible healthcare facility; inadequate infrastructure to support the growth; absolutely atrocious drivers were the big things. Jingle.daughter got t-boned by someone who completely blew a stop sign, and HE LIVES ON THE CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION! Literally, he pulled out of his driveway, and just ran the stop sign directly in front of his own house. After that, no word of a lie, I must've seen 3-4 other people blow right thru stop signs/lights in the next two months. That was last July, and sealed the deal for us to get the hell out.
Now we have a nice bungalow with a pool, and over an acre of property in a community with a population of about 35,000 (instead of 700,000+).
Serenity now.
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Hi guys, a new member here! I'm a Finnish high school student and a recently addicted Dream Theater fanboy. I just started listening to DT earlier this year but still managed to catch them on their Distance Over Time summer festival tour. I'll be seeing them again when the tour hits Europe in January.
My favorite DT albums are Train of Thought, Images & Words, and Scenes From a Memory. My favorite songs include Endless Sacrifice, Panic Attack, In the Name of God, Metropolis pt.1 and The Glass Prison. I'm not a prog expert so I'm probably not the most typical Dream Theater fan, and I think that shows in some of my preferences. ;D. Some of my other favorite bands are Iron Maiden, Metallica, Megadeth, Judas Priest, Sabaton and Avenged Sevenfold.
I'm looking forward to interesting discussions on this forum!
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Welcome and don't worry about not being a prog head, you'll fit in if you enjoy those bands and maybe you will branch out when you're done with discovering DT, I know I did.
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Thanks!
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Welcome. Have some bacon. :godisgood:
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There's this American band - :kiss: - that's pretty good. You'll hear a little bit about them if you hang around.
:)
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Sadly I'm not really a Kiss fan.
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Welcome
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Greetings from NC. Just joined the group, but have been listening to DT since 87. Was lucky enough to break away from the grind and see them 2 weeks ago in Asheville, NC. It was good hearing Scenes from a Memory Live again. Cheers :metal :metal :metal
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EIGHTY seven? Wow! Welcome, bro!
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Does that make you the oldest fan? Welcome
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It just might...most of us fogeys go back to '92 when PMU came out on the radio, can't think of users who are from the Majesty days.
Welcome bud!!!
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Hi all! I'm from Long Island, NY and have been listening to DT since Images and Words was released. My other favorite bands include Rush (I've been a fan since 2112 was released, yes I'm that old! 59), Porcupine Tree/Steven Wilson, Riverside, and Haken. This looks like a great community and I'm looking forward to learning more about the band and the people here!
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Hi all! I'm from Long Island, NY and have been listening to DT since Images and Words was released. My other favorite bands include Rush (I've been a fan since 2112 was released, yes I'm that old! 59), Porcupine Tree/Steven Wilson, Riverside, and Haken. This looks like a great community and I'm looking forward to learning more about the band and the people here!
Welcome. Have some bacon.
:godisgood:
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Hi all! I'm from Long Island, NY and have been listening to DT since Images and Words was released. My other favorite bands include Rush (I've been a fan since 2112 was released, yes I'm that old! 59), Porcupine Tree/Steven Wilson, Riverside, and Haken. This looks like a great community and I'm looking forward to learning more about the band and the people here!
Welcome. Have some bacon.
:godisgood:
Mmmm. Bacon. The frying of bacon even sounds like applause!
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Welcome to DTF, fogey!
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Hi everyone,
I've been lurking here on and off since maybe 2010/2011 or so (I know it was after BC&SL came out but before ADTOE) but never joined up or posted anything until now, mainly just cause of shyness and generally being quiet anyway. With everything being in lockdown where I am (UK) I've been spending way more time on here, and I've also recently gotten back into Dream Theater in a big way, so I thought it was high time I registered here and tried to be a little bit sociable for once! :)
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Welcome. Slices of bacon for every new member.
:godisgood:
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Welcome. Slices of bacon for every new member.
:godisgood:
Thanks! :godisgood: though I can't belp but thin,k one of these days a really strict vegan's gonna sign up and all this free bacon is going to backfire... ;D
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Welcome. Slices of bacon for every new member.
:godisgood:
Thanks! :godisgood: though I can't belp but thin,k one of these days a really strict vegan's gonna sign up and all this free bacon is going to backfire... ;D
**whispers to new guy......never ever say negative things about bacon. Even things aren’t negative but might be misconstrued. Bosk and the others are listening. They are always listening.
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Welcome. Slices of bacon for every new member.
:godisgood:
Thanks! :godisgood: though I can't belp but thin,k one of these days a really strict vegan's gonna sign up and all this free bacon is going to backfire... ;D
**whispers to new guy......never ever say negative things about bacon. Even things aren’t negative but might be misconstrued. Bosk and the others are listening. They are always listening.
:alwayswatchingyou:
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I'm not sure if can count as a newb. I joined basically at the inception of this forum and posted occasionally for a bit, as is evident by my post count. I don't know the later history of this place, but I'm guessing there was some kind of database reset in '09 or so, so I suppose my old posts are probably lost. So this is more of a reintroduction, which for a lot of people will just be a normal introduction. I recognize a handful of people from the old days though and "the other forum" (I don't know how contentious that old history is still at this point).
I don't like the format of a lot of online places for music discussion, Reddit, Facebook, Youtube comments and the like, so I'm trying to establish a bit of a presence at some of the places left with some activity that are more pertinent to my interests. This sort of message board structure is so much more apropos.
I got into Joe Satriani completely serendipitously in '99, and his fan e-mail discussion "forum" at one point did a poll, and Dream Theater was either the first or second other favorite band there (I think Steve Vai was the other one). So I had to check them out, which in those days meant Napster for the impatient, and I managed to download DT's covers of Tori Amos' "Winter" and Metallica's "Damage Inc." (with Barney Greenaway of Napalm Death). Representative sample of their music, eh? Eventually I found "Overture 1928" and "Strange Deja Vu" from SFAM, loved them, soon after purchased a physical copy of the album, and I was off to the races.
DT was my favorite band for chunks of the early-mid 00s, but to be honest I kind of lost interest in them and overly technical guitar-oriented music by the end of the 00s for the most part and had sort of moved on to other things. I've also never been crazy about JLB's voice (though I recognize his talent). Fortunately, I've eventually come back around to this sort of music more again as part of a balanced musical diet, and I liked their last album more than any of them in quite some time (possibly since TOT or 8VM?, I'd have to think about it more).
Anyway, these days my main music consumption is metal (melodic death, progressive, gothic, death, power, doom, thrash in particular), electronic music, jazz, and bits here and there of almost everything else, progressive rock too. I'm a multi-instrumentalist (guitar, keyboards, drums, bass, saxophone, mandolin), and have floated around in various local amateur bands.
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I don't remember your handle from pre-'09, but welcome (back). Have some bacon.
:godisgood:
You'll fit in just fine around here. A lot of DTF'rs have expanded beyond DT and prog-metal in general.
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Welcome (back), I like your reasoning to be more active here too. Social media is not a fun place to discuss about music or really most things IMO other than sharing your own personal content with friends.
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Welcome (back), I like your reasoning to be more active here too. Social media is not a fun place to discuss about music or really most things IMO other than sharing your own personal content with friends.
I've honestly never done the twitterz, redditz, or any other kind of 'community'. DTF is not too big to get lost in the shuffle, but not too small to be a barren wasteland, and not so myopic that there isn't some form of discussion going on that's interesting.
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I'm not sure if can count as a newb. I joined basically at the inception of this forum and posted occasionally for a bit, as is evident by my post count. I don't know the later history of this place, but I'm guessing there was some kind of database reset in '09 or so, so I suppose my old posts are probably lost. So this is more of a reintroduction, which for a lot of people will just be a normal introduction. I recognize a handful of people from the old days though and "the other forum" (I don't know how contentious that old history is still at this point).
I don't like the format of a lot of online places for music discussion, Reddit, Facebook, Youtube comments and the like, so I'm trying to establish a bit of a presence at some of the places left with some activity that are more pertinent to my interests. This sort of message board structure is so much more apropos.
I got into Joe Satriani completely serendipitously in '99, and his fan e-mail discussion "forum" at one point did a poll, and Dream Theater was either the first or second other favorite band there (I think Steve Vai was the other one). So I had to check them out, which in those days meant Napster for the impatient, and I managed to download DT's covers of Tori Amos' "Winter" and Metallica's "Damage Inc." (with Barney Greenaway of Napalm Death). Representative sample of their music, eh? Eventually I found "Overture 1928" and "Strange Deja Vu" from SFAM, loved them, soon after purchased a physical copy of the album, and I was off to the races.
DT was my favorite band for chunks of the early-mid 00s, but to be honest I kind of lost interest in them and overly technical guitar-oriented music by the end of the 00s for the most part and had sort of moved on to other things. I've also never been crazy about JLB's voice (though I recognize his talent). Fortunately, I've eventually come back around to this sort of music more again as part of a balanced musical diet, and I liked their last album more than any of them in quite some time (possibly since TOT or 8VM?, I'd have to think about it more).
Anyway, these days my main music consumption is metal (melodic death, progressive, gothic, death, power, doom, thrash in particular), electronic music, jazz, and bits here and there of almost everything else, progressive rock too. I'm a multi-instrumentalist (guitar, keyboards, drums, bass, saxophone, mandolin), and have floated around in various local amateur bands.
I remember you.
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I'm not sure if can count as a newb. I joined basically at the inception of this forum and posted occasionally for a bit, as is evident by my post count. I don't know the later history of this place, but I'm guessing there was some kind of database reset in '09 or so, so I suppose my old posts are probably lost. So this is more of a reintroduction, which for a lot of people will just be a normal introduction. I recognize a handful of people from the old days though and "the other forum" (I don't know how contentious that old history is still at this point).
I don't like the format of a lot of online places for music discussion, Reddit, Facebook, Youtube comments and the like, so I'm trying to establish a bit of a presence at some of the places left with some activity that are more pertinent to my interests. This sort of message board structure is so much more apropos.
I got into Joe Satriani completely serendipitously in '99, and his fan e-mail discussion "forum" at one point did a poll, and Dream Theater was either the first or second other favorite band there (I think Steve Vai was the other one). So I had to check them out, which in those days meant Napster for the impatient, and I managed to download DT's covers of Tori Amos' "Winter" and Metallica's "Damage Inc." (with Barney Greenaway of Napalm Death). Representative sample of their music, eh? Eventually I found "Overture 1928" and "Strange Deja Vu" from SFAM, loved them, soon after purchased a physical copy of the album, and I was off to the races.
DT was my favorite band for chunks of the early-mid 00s, but to be honest I kind of lost interest in them and overly technical guitar-oriented music by the end of the 00s for the most part and had sort of moved on to other things. I've also never been crazy about JLB's voice (though I recognize his talent). Fortunately, I've eventually come back around to this sort of music more again as part of a balanced musical diet, and I liked their last album more than any of them in quite some time (possibly since TOT or 8VM?, I'd have to think about it more).
Anyway, these days my main music consumption is metal (melodic death, progressive, gothic, death, power, doom, thrash in particular), electronic music, jazz, and bits here and there of almost everything else, progressive rock too. I'm a multi-instrumentalist (guitar, keyboards, drums, bass, saxophone, mandolin), and have floated around in various local amateur bands.
I remember you.
Love letters in the sand? Through all the sleepless nights?
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I'm not sure if can count as a newb. I joined basically at the inception of this forum and posted occasionally for a bit, as is evident by my post count. I don't know the later history of this place, but I'm guessing there was some kind of database reset in '09 or so, so I suppose my old posts are probably lost. So this is more of a reintroduction, which for a lot of people will just be a normal introduction. I recognize a handful of people from the old days though and "the other forum" (I don't know how contentious that old history is still at this point).
I don't like the format of a lot of online places for music discussion, Reddit, Facebook, Youtube comments and the like, so I'm trying to establish a bit of a presence at some of the places left with some activity that are more pertinent to my interests. This sort of message board structure is so much more apropos.
I got into Joe Satriani completely serendipitously in '99, and his fan e-mail discussion "forum" at one point did a poll, and Dream Theater was either the first or second other favorite band there (I think Steve Vai was the other one). So I had to check them out, which in those days meant Napster for the impatient, and I managed to download DT's covers of Tori Amos' "Winter" and Metallica's "Damage Inc." (with Barney Greenaway of Napalm Death). Representative sample of their music, eh? Eventually I found "Overture 1928" and "Strange Deja Vu" from SFAM, loved them, soon after purchased a physical copy of the album, and I was off to the races.
DT was my favorite band for chunks of the early-mid 00s, but to be honest I kind of lost interest in them and overly technical guitar-oriented music by the end of the 00s for the most part and had sort of moved on to other things. I've also never been crazy about JLB's voice (though I recognize his talent). Fortunately, I've eventually come back around to this sort of music more again as part of a balanced musical diet, and I liked their last album more than any of them in quite some time (possibly since TOT or 8VM?, I'd have to think about it more).
Anyway, these days my main music consumption is metal (melodic death, progressive, gothic, death, power, doom, thrash in particular), electronic music, jazz, and bits here and there of almost everything else, progressive rock too. I'm a multi-instrumentalist (guitar, keyboards, drums, bass, saxophone, mandolin), and have floated around in various local amateur bands.
I remember you.
Love letters in the sand? Through all the sleepless nights?
Through the sleepless nights, through every endless day, motherfucker.
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I'm not sure if can count as a newb. I joined basically at the inception of this forum and posted occasionally for a bit, as is evident by my post count. I don't know the later history of this place, but I'm guessing there was some kind of database reset in '09 or so, so I suppose my old posts are probably lost. So this is more of a reintroduction, which for a lot of people will just be a normal introduction. I recognize a handful of people from the old days though and "the other forum" (I don't know how contentious that old history is still at this point).
I don't like the format of a lot of online places for music discussion, Reddit, Facebook, Youtube comments and the like, so I'm trying to establish a bit of a presence at some of the places left with some activity that are more pertinent to my interests. This sort of message board structure is so much more apropos.
I got into Joe Satriani completely serendipitously in '99, and his fan e-mail discussion "forum" at one point did a poll, and Dream Theater was either the first or second other favorite band there (I think Steve Vai was the other one). So I had to check them out, which in those days meant Napster for the impatient, and I managed to download DT's covers of Tori Amos' "Winter" and Metallica's "Damage Inc." (with Barney Greenaway of Napalm Death). Representative sample of their music, eh? Eventually I found "Overture 1928" and "Strange Deja Vu" from SFAM, loved them, soon after purchased a physical copy of the album, and I was off to the races.
DT was my favorite band for chunks of the early-mid 00s, but to be honest I kind of lost interest in them and overly technical guitar-oriented music by the end of the 00s for the most part and had sort of moved on to other things. I've also never been crazy about JLB's voice (though I recognize his talent). Fortunately, I've eventually come back around to this sort of music more again as part of a balanced musical diet, and I liked their last album more than any of them in quite some time (possibly since TOT or 8VM?, I'd have to think about it more).
Anyway, these days my main music consumption is metal (melodic death, progressive, gothic, death, power, doom, thrash in particular), electronic music, jazz, and bits here and there of almost everything else, progressive rock too. I'm a multi-instrumentalist (guitar, keyboards, drums, bass, saxophone, mandolin), and have floated around in various local amateur bands.
I remember you.
Love letters in the sand? Through all the sleepless nights?
Through the sleepless nights, through every endless day, motherfucker.
I love you :tup
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:heart
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I remember you.
Yep, you're one of the ones I recognize. i was hoping the pandemic would bring more people back out of the woodwork. I never really left the online space, per se, but forums have been more on the backburner in the past decade and when I have been around I've spent more time at gear forums. Lots of interesting people online kind of got lost to the ether in the past decade or two to "real life" taking over, disinterest, many forums becoming ghost towns, etc. Not enough newer people to replace them, even in the past year+.
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I remember you.
Yep, you're one of the ones I recognize. i was hoping the pandemic would bring more people back out of the woodwork. I never really left the online space, per se, but forums have been more on the backburner in the past decade and when I have been around I've spent more time at gear forums. Lots of interesting people online kind of got lost to the ether in the past decade or two to "real life" taking over, disinterest, many forums becoming ghost towns, etc. Not enough newer people to replace them, even in the past year+.
I know what you mean. I used to belong to multiple forums, but this is the only one I still frequent.
Life.
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I'm not new but I want bacon.
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Hi Friends!
Long time reading, first time writing on this forum. I've been a DT fan since ToT came out - hard to believe that's almost 20 years ago :eek - looking forward having cool discussions!
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Welcome to the Real World, um, I mean DTF!
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Oh hey Friend!
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Hi everyone,
been following DTF for quite some time, but finally decided to create an account. Nice to meet you all. I used to be on the MPforums under the same user name back in the days.
I'm from Berlin, Germany and have been a DT fan since the Octavarium era. I'm looking forward to contributing to these forums!
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Greetings!
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Welcome!
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About damned time you signed up!!!
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You know what they say about wizards and them never being late...
Thanks for the welcoming words everyone!
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You know what they say about wizards and them never being late...
No, what do they say?
Welcome to DTF!
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You know what they say about wizards and them never being late...
No, what do they say?
You probably really don't know, do you?
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You know what they say about wizards and them never being late...
No, what do they say?
You probably really don't know, do you?
It's Tim dude...he's a black hole where pop culture references go to die.
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Fuck, I don't know either. :(
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:lol
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That doesn't help.
Is that a TV show?
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That doesn't help.
Is that a TV show?
That's Gandalf and Frodo from The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Jesus Christ.
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Thanks, Jesus!
Cool, never seen it.
Which one is which? ;D
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Frodo is on the left, and Gandalf is on the right.
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Frodo is on the left, and Gandalf is on the right.
That's Ernie and Bert, fool.
Geez, some people are so dumb. ::)
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Hello folks!
I guess I am still new enough to do this. Only been around for a week or so.
My name is Steve Visser. I am 32 and am from the Fraser Valley area outside of Vancouver. Lived here my whole life and plan on moving away after I am done my BA. I am going to UFV for English and theatre. After that I will either get my education degree, my tesl and travel, or make a shot at grad school. I am mostly interested in the Victorian and American Modernist periods of literature.
I am a musician. I was going to study music as a drummer, but I got tendinitis in my early 20s. I got into literature at this point as the creative aspect interested me the most. Now I am more into the theory of writing. I can't play the drums anymore but I love playing the guitar. Just picked up a Godin radium a few months ago and loving it!
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Hey Steve, have enjoyed your posts. Welcome to DTF. I'm Tim from Boston, 20 years older.
Sorry about 2011. ;D
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Welcome! Assuming you meant Vancouver BC, I am a couple hours south of you, and 13 years north of you.
What did Ernie say when his friend asked him if he wanted some ice cream?
"Sherbert."
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Hi wizard, and welcome :laugh:
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Hello DT Forum! My name is Mike and I live in Austin, Texas. I did a brief intro in my first post, but here's the official one.
I work as a software developer, so naturally I'm a nerd who loves Rush! I always gravitated towards classic hard rock and metal (Sabbath/Purple/Priest/Maiden), but recently I've been wading into more progressive waters.
I always appreciated Dream Theater's talent from afar and did see them live in 2002 (co-headlining with Joe Satriani). I never quite "got" them enough to start collecting their music though until this year.
When I heard they'd be coming to my favorite venue in Austin in December (pre postponement), I got tickets immediately when they went on sale. Deciding I should become more familiar with the catalog, I purchased Live At Luna Park, which turned out to be a great entry point. That inspired me to pick up the 10 disc collection (I&M through ADTOE) from Amazon and it has been amazing going through all that music. Since then, I've also gotten AVFTTOTW, Change Of Seasons and a couple other live releases. Over the past few months, DT has been my most listened to band by far. I finally "got" it!
Happy to find this cool site with great discussions about the band!
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Happy to have you. Here's some bacon
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Feel honored. Chad doesn't just give out bacon to anyone.
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Welcome!
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Let's do some talking about music then! Welcome!
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Hello DT Forum! My name is Mike and I live in Austin, Texas. I did a brief intro in my first post, but here's the official one.
Welcome!
The TACs are going to Austin this winter!
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Hey DTF.
I'm a mid-30's guy from Canada who loves metal.
I checked out lots of music forums and decided to sign up here. It's active and looks to have a nice 50/50 split between music discussion and everthing else: basically how my life is divied up. I write & play music.
Plus I figure people who are into a techy/prog band like DT probably know what they're talking about slightly more than the average joe when it comes to music overall.
Fav DT albums: Images and Words (a top-10 all time for me), Awake, Train of Thought.
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Welcome! Have some bacon
:godisgood:
Fellow Canucklehead here.
Music discussion forums are a dying breed for sure, but this is a great community. Many of us have been here for 10+ years. Stick around.
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Welcome! Have some bacon
:godisgood:
Fellow Canucklehead here.
Music discussion forums are a dying breed for sure, but this is a great community. Many of us have been here for 10+ years. Stick around.
Thanks jingle.boy. I appreciate the welcome bacon!
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Hello!
I made an account here about a month ago after I finally got to see Dream Theater live for the first time, although I'm just now making my first post. I realized around that gig that DT are really truly one of my all time favorite bands, and I figured it would be great to learn and discuss more about them from other big fans, so that's why I'm here! So I guess I'll be off to the regular forums now, nice introducing myself!
:)
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Welcome to DTF! Don't be afraid to jump right in!
Where did you see DT, and have you been a fan for long?
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Welcome to DTF! Don't be afraid to jump right in!
Where did you see DT, and have you been a fan for long?
Thanks!
I saw them in DC, at the Warner Theater. I managed to get a seat that couldn't have been more than 10 feet away from JP, which had me very excited! Less than exciting was the sound was all muddy in that particular location, so I had a hard time hearing what I was seeing right in front of me, but it was still fantastic.
I first heard about DT I think reading online about bands similar to my other favorites back in 2012/2013 or so. I wound up hearing ADTOE and I&W not too long after that, which blew my mind at the time. I'm wouldn't say I immediately became a massive fan, it was more of a gradual, slightly up and down, realization that I would always come back to this band and this beautiful music unlike anything else out there and still so deeply moving. I had a big leap back towards fandom in 2017 or so when I rediscovered Octavarium (the song) and it inspired me to get another album to try from them, which wound up being Awake, which wound up becoming my favorite!
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Welcome Spider! Glad you enjoyed the show this tour
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I love that, in 2022, this forum is still gaining new members.
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Welcome Spider! Glad you enjoyed the show this tour
Thank you, me too!
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Hi there,
I have been a member for about two months but didn't notice this section until recently. My real name is, unfortunately, not Animal but Jan and I am from Czechia. (Animal is a nickname I got when working in an Alaskan cannery back when I was a college student).
I am a freelance translator/editor and also an (amateur and not very active) musician - good but not great guitar player, semi-competent singer and just slightly-better-than-incompetent pianist. As such I always naturally gravitated toward prog and, in spite of being told by adults that metal was a horrible, unlistenable kind of music, I also came to like Metallica or Maiden at high school. When I learned about the existence of DT (I think it was back in 2004), it just seemed like a perfect combo of what I liked. And after hearing Scenes and Awake, I became a fan.
I had been reading on this forum for quite a long time before I became a member. I had never spent much time discussing stuff over Internet but always found some value in reading various discussions and this forum turned out to by my favorite - to the point that I decided to break from my habit of just reading and join.
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Welcome. Have some introductory bacon.
:godisgood:
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Welcome. Have some introductory bacon.
:godisgood:
Thanks. Appreciated. Haven't had bacon in months.
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Welcome, from another Metallica/Maiden/DT fan
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Fairly long-time fan. 20-odd years now.
Lurking here for years
My first album was FII which I thought was great. Followed by I&W, SFAM, and Awake.
Every new release since, and many of the LNF series.
Lazy though. Never joined the fan club. Never seen them live-opportunity always seems to elude me.
Big Zappa fan. Also Devin, and a lot of metal, Warrior Soul, Suicidal, Vai, Satch etcRecently got into the whole Steven Wilson thing. Loads of Jazz, modernist classical, punk, even some country
It’s great to read some good discussions on here. Currently enjoying the Metallica deep dive.
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How did you get introduced to FII? What were you listening to at that time?
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At the time, I was listening to a lot of Vai and Satch-completely guitar-obsessed. A mate told me about Petrucci (oh wow! Right?j and I just went to HMV and bought what they had. It just happened to be FII.
First impressions: I loved New Millennium straight off. I thought it had the essence of Tom Sawyer, but with better vocals! I really liked Petrucci’s playing. I was hooked.
I thought Trial of Tears was sublime, and really rated Sherinian’s sound. I still do.
Hollow Years and Anna Lee, and Just Let Me Breathe were duds though.
From there: I&W. What a great album. Glass Moon, that solo!
SFAM. Mostly great. Not big on the ballads and circus patch.
Awake. I’ve always struggled with this one. I found aspects of it pretty tedious. My least favourite of the first five. Scarred is great though.
First disc of 6D. Awesome. TGD is top 5.
And so on…
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First post here after years of reading the forum, and previously I was a reader of the MP.com forum and the orignal forum (DT.net).
I'm from France, 45, fan of metal since 1992 and I've been introduced to DT and Queensrÿche on the same day, 1994 August 28, with Mindcrime and Live At The Marquee. It changed my life forever :).
For a few years, this forum was a source of prime information about Queensrÿche (thanks to Samsara, and I've bought a copy of his book about QR), but for the last 9 months, on a daily basis I followed the countdowns (Maiden, Rush, QR, FW, PT and Metallica), it was a lot of fun to read the comments and a lot of info about these bands discography (I knew and liked Rush, now I love them). So thanks a lot KevShmev :) If I don't post anymore, at least I've thanked some people who immensely deserve it.
On a musical side, I play bass guitar, on the Myung Yamaha signature model (the red one with the infinity sign) since 2003.
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First post here after years of reading the forum, and previously I was a reader of the MP.com forum and the orignal forum (DT.net).
I'm from France, 45, fan of metal since 1992 and I've been introduced to DT and Queensrÿche on the same day, 1994 August 28, with Mindcrime and Live At The Marquee. It changed my life forever :).
For a few years, this forum was a source of prime information about Queensrÿche (thanks to Samsara, and I've bought a copy of his book about QR), but for the last 9 months, on a daily basis I followed the countdowns (Maiden, Rush, QR, FW, PT and Metallica), it was a lot of fun to read the comments and a lot of info about these bands discography (I knew and liked Rush, now I love them). So thanks a lot KevShmev :) If I don't post anymore, at least I've thanked some people who immensely deserve it.
On a musical side, I play bass guitar, on the Myung Yamaha signature model (the red one with the infinity sign) since 2003.
Welcome!
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Cool story. Welcome Ced156
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Hello!
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Welcome!
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Hey, everyone. I've been lurking here a bit since the Black Clouds days and in earnest since 2011-2012. Never registered until very recently.
One of my best friends got me into Dream Theater. He was obsessed with the band from 2000 on. I remember him showing me the Six Degrees and Train of Thought CDs after he purchased them, I enjoyed looking at the artwork, but I couldn't really get into the music. During the Summer of 2005 he invited me and our other best friend to attend the Gigantour show in Atlanta. I went into the show knowing just "Pull Me Under." DT's performance was entertaining and I ended up enjoying a couple of songs aside from PMU.
A couple of months later I purchased Live at the Budokan. That led to me purchasing Scenes From a Memory a few weeks later. I was then hooked and became a fan of DT. They are my second favorite behind Pearl Jam and just in front of Classic Van Halen. The three of us still attend DT shows together when possible.
I'll admit that I don't like everything they've done, but with so many albums and songs, that is to be expected. Scenes remains my favorite album, followed by Images and Words and Train of Thought. I'm very much looking forward to whatever is to come :)
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Welcome!
Have some complementary bacon :godisgood:
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welcome :metal
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Welcome Lightningbolt! Interesting to see Classic VH rated so high right behind DT. Nice!!
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Welcome dude, to this glorious community. Just a heads up, this little corner of the internet has exposed me to more quality music than anywhere else, by like 50 times!
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Welcome dude, to this glorious community. Just a heads up, this little corner of the internet has exposed me to more quality music than anywhere else, but like 50 times!
And that's just King Gizzard!
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Welcome dude, to this glorious community. Just a heads up, this little corner of the internet has exposed me to more quality music than anywhere else, but like 50 times!
And that's just King Gizzard!
I hope this means you're a convert! But for the love of all that is holy, let my recommend you some better songs.
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twospamluke. :lol
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Welcome Lightningbolt! Interesting to see Classic VH rated so high right behind DT. Nice!!
Van Halen was my first ever favorite band. They slid down a bit in large part due to inactivity and such. I still listen to VH all of the time though.
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twospamluke. :lol
Welcome to the forum!
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Welcome dude, to this glorious community. Just a heads up, this little corner of the internet has exposed me to more quality music than anywhere else, but like 50 times!
And that's just King Gizzard!
I hope this means you're a convert! But for the love of all that is holy, let my recommend you some better songs.
One of my most important rules in life is to never deprive anyone of hope - it might be all they have.
Also, it shouldn't be hard to recommend better songs!
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Welcome Lightningbolt! Interesting to see Classic VH rated so high right behind DT. Nice!!
Van Halen was my first ever favorite band. They slid down a bit in large part due to inactivity and such. I still listen to VH all of the time though.
Welcome mate. interesting seeing PJ up there as your fav too. I'm a big fan, that first five album run is as good as any band has put out.
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Welcome Lightningbolt! Interesting to see Classic VH rated so high right behind DT. Nice!!
Van Halen was my first ever favorite band. They slid down a bit in large part due to inactivity and such. I still listen to VH all of the time though.
Welcome mate. interesting seeing PJ up there as your fav too. I'm a big fan, that first five album run is as good as any band has put out.
Hell yeah. My favorite PJ albums are currently Yield and No Code, but the first 5 are pretty much neck and neck. I enjoy a lot of songs released after Yield, but there was definitely a drop off in consistent album quality beginning with Binaural. The # of clunker tracks increased significantly.
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Welcome Lightningbolt! Interesting to see Classic VH rated so high right behind DT. Nice!!
Van Halen was my first ever favorite band. They slid down a bit in large part due to inactivity and such. I still listen to VH all of the time though.
Welcome mate. interesting seeing PJ up there as your fav too. I'm a big fan, that first five album run is as good as any band has put out.
Hell yeah. My favorite PJ albums are currently Yield and No Code, but the first 5 are pretty much neck and neck. I enjoy a lot of songs released after Yield, but there was definitely a drop off in consistent album quality beginning with Binaural. The # of clunker tracks increased significantly.
No Code is my fav mate. What a unique, diverse, incredible album.
The drop off is obvious but personally I think Riot Act is almost up there too. That's a great, underrated album.
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Kade, Riot Act is my least favourite but the 3 album run after that starting with the self titled is an excellent run.
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I've been known to enjoy PJ. MmmmMMMMmmm...good cracker!
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Welcome Lightningbolt! Interesting to see Classic VH rated so high right behind DT. Nice!!
Van Halen was my first ever favorite band. They slid down a bit in large part due to inactivity and such. I still listen to VH all of the time though.
Welcome mate. interesting seeing PJ up there as your fav too. I'm a big fan, that first five album run is as good as any band has put out.
Hell yeah. My favorite PJ albums are currently Yield and No Code, but the first 5 are pretty much neck and neck. I enjoy a lot of songs released after Yield, but there was definitely a drop off in consistent album quality beginning with Binaural. The # of clunker tracks increased significantly.
No Code is my fav mate. What a unique, diverse, incredible album.
The drop off is obvious but personally I think Riot Act is almost up there too. That's a great, underrated album.
I almost mentioned the fact that I enjoy Riot Act almost as much as the first 5. Maybe as much on the right day, but I think it is generally a notch below. It was the first album released after I became a fan in 2000 and my first PJ show was during the Riot Act tour (Raleigh 2003). So, that may have something to do with it. But, I still listen to it regularly. I wish they played "All or None" more often.
The B sides and miscellaneous album, Lost Dogs, is also sweet. I don't like everything on there, but there is plenty of gold.
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I'll admit that I don't like everything they've done, but with so many albums and songs, that is to be expected.
If you liked EVERYTHING they had done, I would be suspicious.
Welcome aboard!
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3 days after the fall most of my body is healing but not the chest. It's killing me. No swelling or bruises but an intense pain when moving in certain directions.
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3 days after the fall most of my body is healing but not the chest. It's killing me. No swelling or bruises but an intense pain when moving in certain directions.
Wrong thread?
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Oops! Yup, I didn't look. Hi new DTF. I'm kingsplatland.
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Oops! Yup, I didn't look. Hi new DTF. I'm kingsplatland.
:lol
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3 days after the fall most of my body is healing but not the chest. It's killing me. No swelling or bruises but an intense pain when moving in certain directions.
Shit, I missed all this. How did you fall. Sounds like a broken rib or rib cartlidge issue maybe?
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3 days after the fall most of my body is healing but not the chest. It's killing me. No swelling or bruises but an intense pain when moving in certain directions.
Shit, I missed all this. How did you fall. Sounds like a broken rib or rib cartlidge issue maybe?
Tripped up but a tree root. Fell down a slight hill. No bruising or swelling but a real sharp pain that takes my breath away.
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3 days after the fall most of my body is healing but not the chest. It's killing me. No swelling or bruises but an intense pain when moving in certain directions.
Shit, I missed all this. How did you fall. Sounds like a broken rib or rib cartlidge issue maybe?
Tripped up but a tree root. Fell down a slight hill. No bruising or swelling but a real sharp pain that takes my breath away.
Shit mate, that sucks. Definitely sounds rib related. I've popped rib cartlidge before and it hurts to fucking move and breathe in and out.
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3 days after the fall most of my body is healing but not the chest. It's killing me. No swelling or bruises but an intense pain when moving in certain directions.
Shit, I missed all this. How did you fall. Sounds like a broken rib or rib cartlidge issue maybe?
Tripped up but a tree root. Fell down a slight hill. No bruising or swelling but a real sharp pain that takes my breath away.
Shit mate, that sucks. Definitely sounds rib related. I've popped rib cartlidge before and it hurts to fucking move and breathe in and out.
It's high in the chest but man, coughing is brutal.
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3 days after the fall most of my body is healing but not the chest. It's killing me. No swelling or bruises but an intense pain when moving in certain directions.
Shit, I missed all this. How did you fall. Sounds like a broken rib or rib cartlidge issue maybe?
Tripped up but a tree root. Fell down a slight hill. No bruising or swelling but a real sharp pain that takes my breath away.
Shit mate, that sucks. Definitely sounds rib related. I've popped rib cartlidge before and it hurts to fucking move and breathe in and out.
It's high in the chest but man, coughing is brutal.
So don't cough!
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I try not to!
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WRONG THREAD
MOTHERFUCKERS
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WRONG THREAD
MOTHERFUCKERS
Hey there mate, welcome to our forum!! :metal
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:lol
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WRONG THREAD
MOTHERFUCKERS
Hey there mate, welcome to our forum!! :metal
I AM A GUY
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WRONG THREAD
MOTHERFUCKERS
Hey there mate, welcome to our forum!! :metal
I AM A GUY
You're a fucking stupid bitch.
God Bless Janet1234
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Welcome Lightningbolt! Interesting to see Classic VH rated so high right behind DT. Nice!!
Van Halen was my first ever favorite band. They slid down a bit in large part due to inactivity and such. I still listen to VH all of the time though.
Welcome mate. interesting seeing PJ up there as your fav too. I'm a big fan, that first five album run is as good as any band has put out.
Hell yeah. My favorite PJ albums are currently Yield and No Code, but the first 5 are pretty much neck and neck. I enjoy a lot of songs released after Yield, but there was definitely a drop off in consistent album quality beginning with Binaural. The # of clunker tracks increased significantly.
No Code is my fav mate. What a unique, diverse, incredible album.
The drop off is obvious but personally I think Riot Act is almost up there too. That's a great, underrated album.
I almost mentioned the fact that I enjoy Riot Act almost as much as the first 5. Maybe as much on the right day, but I think it is generally a notch below. It was the first album released after I became a fan in 2000 and my first PJ show was during the Riot Act tour (Raleigh 2003). So, that may have something to do with it. But, I still listen to it regularly. I wish they played "All or None" more often.
The B sides and miscellaneous album, Lost Dogs, is also sweet. I don't like everything on there, but there is plenty of gold.
welcome to the forums!!
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Oops, didn't see this. Swear I looked. Anyway,
Hey fellow fans.
Used to frequent one of the original DT forums. 2001 or so. I believe Itchy was mod, and I don't remember many names save for standbuilder. Honestly, I don't remember much from those dark times. Oddly enough, my original username was still available. So, here I am.
Excited to see what happens in the next chapter of DT. Honestly, and not to start anything, I drifted away after Dark Clouds & Silver Linings. I've listened to some of the newer stuff, but it never really clicked with me the way the first 4 or 5 albums did.
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Oops, didn't see this. Swear I looked. Anyway,
Hey fellow fans.
Used to frequent one of the original DT forums. 2001 or so. I believe Itchy was mod, and I don't remember many names save for standbuilder. Honestly, I don't remember much from those dark times. Oddly enough, my original username was still available. So, here I am.
Excited to see what happens in the next chapter of DT. Honestly, and not to start anything, I drifted away after Dark Clouds & Silver Linings. I've listened to some of the newer stuff, but it never really clicked with me the way the first 4 or 5 albums did.
welcome to the forums!