skydivingninja's Top 50 Dream Theater Songs! (Starts at Page 9)

[KevShmev]

11. "Scene Seven: I. The Dance of Eternity" - Metropolis Pt. II: Scenes From A Memory

Let's just say that I don't quite agree with this one.

The rest of the list is a mixed bag for me. Personally, I'd rate TTT much higher, BF's ranking is OK, I guess. Props to you for having Surrounded as a top 15 song. Endless Sacrifice probably won't make it into my top 50, and TDOE... see above.

That is pretty much how I see it, too, although I am not quite sure what you meant about "Blind Faith" (which would make my top 25).  But like I said, I agree with the rest of what you said.

However, while I agree that "Endless Sacrifice" isn't that great, I don't think it is as overrated or mediocre as many seem to nowadays. 

[AwakeFromOctavarium]

This is getting controversial. Dance of Eternity is in my top 20, and Surrounded is in my top 10. So for those I can understand. But Endless Sacrifice? And Take the Fucking Time in 15?

That is very, very disturbing. Take the Time < Endless Sacrifice?

I'll be looking forward to the top 5 of this controversial list.

[tri.ad]

11. "Scene Seven: I. The Dance of Eternity" - Metropolis Pt. II: Scenes From A Memory

Let's just say that I don't quite agree with this one.

The rest of the list is a mixed bag for me. Personally, I'd rate TTT much higher, BF's ranking is OK, I guess. Props to you for having Surrounded as a top 15 song. Endless Sacrifice probably won't make it into my top 50, and TDOE... see above.

That is pretty much how I see it, too, although I am not quite sure what you meant about "Blind Faith" (which would make my top 25).  But like I said, I agree with the rest of what you said.

Blind Faith is in my top 10, and ranking it 12th is OK in my opinion, nothing more, nothing less. I didn't want to go too much into detail about this song, since it is a pretty controversial song on here in terms of liking or disliking it.

[antigoon]

Awesome to see some Surrounded love.

[Marvellous G]

Hmm, as people have said, the controversy starts here. I agree with the Blind Faith and Surrounded placement wholeheartedly, but I'll happily trade my experience of seeing TDOE live for any other DT song you've seen.  Luckily in the same show I got Take The Time, which is in my top 5.  Interesting list though, I look forward to the top 10.

[Quadrochosis]

Before I post the beginning of my Top 10 (Which I will do later, sorry not enough time to type it out right now) I want to post some songs that barely missed the top 50, and what would have been 56-51 had I made the list six songs longer.

56. "Light Fuse and Get Away" - When Dream & Day Unite

55. "Lie" - Awake

54. "Honor Thy Father" - Train of Thought

53. "Peruvian Skies" - Falling Into Infinity

52. "Hell's Kitchen" - Falling Into Infinity

51. "The Great Debate" - Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence

[Marvellous G]

Before I post the beginning of my Top 10 (Which I will do later, sorry not enough time to type it out right now) I want to post some songs that barely missed the top 50, and what would have been 56-51 had I made the list six songs longer.

56. "Light Fuse and Get Away" - When Dream & Day Unite

55. "Lie" - Awake

54. "Honor Thy Father" - Train of Thought

53. "Peruvian Skies" - Falling Into Infinity

52. "Hell's Kitchen" - Falling Into Infinity

51. "The Great Debate" - Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence

You should have put SDV just to spite PLM.  But noooo! I love TGD, it would probably be in my top 20 but then I'm a Tool fanboy so I guess that's why.

[AwakeFromOctavarium]

... Lie is not in top 10? NOOOOOOOOOO.

[hefdaddy42]

Your rankings are your rankings, but it hurts my soul that you have "Hell's Kitchen" that low.

[Mladen]

It would rank TGD and Peruvian skies MUCH higher, but the rest seems fine.  Can't wait for the top 10.

[glaurung]

... Lie is not in top 10? NOOOOOOOOOO.

It wouldn't make my top 50.

[Quadrochosis]

... Lie is not in top 10? NOOOOOOOOOO.

It wouldn't make my top 50.

Yea, it's not very good. Petrucci has some good guitar parts towards the end but other than that it's mostly forgettable.

[Dark Master Of Sin]

Your rankings are your rankings, but it hurts my soul that you have "Hell's Kitchen" that low.

god this...

[Quadrochosis]

Your rankings are your rankings, but it hurts my soul that you have "Hell's Kitchen" that low.

It's a great tune, but I feel that it's too short. They could have done so much with it, but it ends too early.

[CrimsonE]

Well now I'm disappointed.  Peruvian Skies doesn't make the list?  I'd easily have it in my top 10, as it builds about as well as any other DT song with the possible exception of Endless Sacrifice.  And Great Debate was simply an amazing exercise in sounding like Tool, and would probably be in the mid 20's or so. 

[Gadough]

... Lie is not in top 10? NOOOOOOOOOO.

It wouldn't make my top 50.

Same here. I'm baffled that they chose that song for a video.

[GuineaPig]

Your rankings are your rankings, but it hurts my soul that you have "Hell's Kitchen" that low.

It's a great tune, but I feel that it's too short. They could have done so much with it, but it ends too early.

But it's 4 minutes of pure orgasm.  To stretch it out would be to defile its perfection.

[KevShmev]

Your rankings are your rankings, but it hurts my soul that you have "Hell's Kitchen" that low.

It's a great tune, but I feel that it's too short. They could have done so much with it, but it ends too early.

But it's 4 minutes of pure orgasm.  To stretch it out would be to defile its perfection.

Absolutely.  "Hell's Kitchen" is perfect as is.

[KevShmev]

Honestly, I don't think "Space Dye Vest" is gonna make it.  Quad is a big prog guy, meaning he loves the prog epics a lot, and I see 12 big omissions right now (nine epics plus SDV plus two major winners that aren't that long from SFAM), and two of those are gonna lose out, and I think "Space Dye Vest" will be one of 'em.

[hefdaddy42]

Your rankings are your rankings, but it hurts my soul that you have "Hell's Kitchen" that low.

It's a great tune, but I feel that it's too short. They could have done so much with it, but it ends too early.

*gasps*

[Quadrochosis]

Here's the first 3 of the big 10. Time to finally rid the speculation about...



10. "Space-Dye Vest" - Awake

Yes, it made it onto the list. And yes, it falls at number 10. As I've said in the past, I am a massive fan of bands throwing us curve balls that come from no where, and this song is probably the best example of a band doing that across any genre. The use of drone-ish guitars, the minimalistic piano melody, the samples, the emotion, the build, everything about this song is perfect. When the song comes to a head it is just pure musical bliss. There is nothing about this song that isn't downright amazing.

9. "Scene Eight: The Spirit Carries On" - Metropolis Pt. II: Scenes From A Memory

One of the best and most emotional songs that Dream Theater has done. JP has one of the best solos of all time on this song. The lyrics are also something that I can immediately relate to, what with the spiritual connotation. The version on Score has an impeccable introduction, and the gospel parts on the album version really add to the overall feel of the piece. For a long time this was my favorite DT song but it has since fallen back a little, albeit still in the top ten.

8. "In The Name of God" - Train of Thought

Ahh, ITNoG. The best that ToT has to offer. This song always gave me the chills but a few months ago I was listening to this song with headphones and I realized that towards the end you can hear the chanting of "My Eyes Have Seen the Coming of the Glory of the Lord" and I was literally paralyzed with spinal chills. It was one of the most eerie, yet amazing musical moments that I have had the honor of having. In my opinion, the entirety of ToT builds up to this song, and DT really delivered well.

[Mebert78]

It's great to see SDV is the top 10.  I know it's a song that people either love or hate, but I've personally always felt a strong connection to the tune.  Good job, Quad!  Can't wait to see the rest.

[j]

Good list Quad, even though I vehemently disagree with a lot of it, I've enjoyed following it and I find your opinions on the songs somehow intriguing.

I do share your love for WDADU and Afterlife, which I also think is its best song.

-J

[Quadrochosis]

I do share your love for WDADU and Afterlife, which I also think is its best song.

Awesome

[PlaysLikeMyung]

It's great to see SDV is the top 10.  I know it's a song that people either love or hate, but I've personally always felt a strong connection to the tune.  Good job, Quad!  Can't wait to see the rest.

Hell yes

[Dark Master Of Sin]

My girlfriend watched Score with me yesterday, and The Spirit Carries On stood out to her the most! It's such an emotionally epic song!



(On a side note, she also really loved Octavarium )

[KevShmev]

Ah, so "Space Dye Vest" DID make the top 10!!  Nice!

[TAC]

Ah, so "Space Dye Vest" DID make the top 10!!  Nice!

AS IT SHOULD!

[PlaysLikeMyung]

Ah, so "Space Dye Vest" DID make the top 10!!  Nice!

AS IT SHOULD!

You may hate Genesis but you almost totally made up for it with this statement

[Quadrochosis]

Ah, so "Space Dye Vest" DID make the top 10!!  Nice!

Anyways, 7 and 6 will be up later today, probably after 9PM at some point.

[Quadrochosis]

7. "The Count of Tuscany" - Black Clouds & Silver Linings

I didn't know what to do with myself the first time I heard this song. The part from the slow psychedelic guitar driven part to the ending is probably the best finale to an epic that any band has ever written for a song ever. Everything about this song is amazing, from the somber beginnings to the "I, I don't wanna diee!" choruses, to the intrumental parts to the ending. DT really outdid themselves on this song and I was honestly not really expecting anything they'd write lately to ever make it this high.

6. "Metropolis Pt. I: The Miracle and the Sleeper" - Images and Words

The fan favorite. Even though I've never seen this song live myself, I've seen or heard live versions enough times to know that the song sounds really awesome live. This song features some of the coolest riffs that the band ever wrote and features some of LaBrie's best singing. This track always gives me a good pickup whenever I need it.



So, now that we are halfway through the top 10, anyone want to make predictions for my Top 5?

[KevShmev]

Since you are asking for predictions, I will list the seven other glaring omissions (6-10 were five of the 12 I referred to yesterday):

"Learning to Live"
"Voices"
"Scarred"
"Fatal Tragedy"
"Finally Free"
"Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence"
"Octavarium"

Hard to believe two of those can be left off.  Not that I think "6DOIT" is nearly as good as the rest of those, but many do.  Will be interesting to see what didn't make it.

[skydivingninja]

Of those that Kev listed, I'm going to guess that Scarred and 6DoiT aren't going to be a part of this list, which is crazy when we're talking about 6DoiT.

[KevShmev]

Heh, I cheated and looked back at the Scarred vs. TDEN thread, and Quad said he preferred TDEN by miles, so it looks like "Scarred" is gonna not make it here.  Bah.  



I think "Fatal Tragedy" will be the other one left off, as I just don't see him leaving 6DOIT's title cut off, and the other three should be no-brainers.  Well, I don't think "Octavarium" is a no-brainer for the top 5; maybe for the top 20, but no way it doesn't make the top 50 altogether.

[Nic35]

In no order :
SDOIT
Octavarium
Learning to Live
Beyond This Life
Voices

What do I win ?