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How would you describe DT in 2 songs?
« on: June 19, 2010, 08:30:26 PM »
Well, I was in the car with my stepfather, and Train of Thought happened to be in the player (naturally it was on track four ... the stepfather-hate-song). We let the album play, and he posed an interest for the band. He asked me to put together a disk of 2 tracks that best describes what I like about DT. Keep in mind that since he has already heard TOT, I  want him to experience the kind of less-metal side of DT. Song Length doesn't matter.

I'm conflicted. I am leaning towards Blind Faith, To Live Forever, ACOS, UAGM, and similar bits, but I can't seem to narrow it down to two. Can I have some of your opinions? (And don't feel lmited to my song choices.)
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Re: How would you describe DT in 2 songs?
« Reply #1 on: June 19, 2010, 08:57:45 PM »
Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence and Learning To Live.
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Re: How would you describe DT in 2 songs?
« Reply #2 on: June 19, 2010, 09:04:42 PM »
Quote from: Quadrochosis on June 19, 2010, 08:57:45 PM
Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence and Learning To Live.
This seems pretty good to me. Though it doesn't really represent the heavy side of DT that well.
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Re: How would you describe DT in 2 songs?
« Reply #3 on: June 19, 2010, 09:06:12 PM »
MetropolisstrangelyenoughI'mactuallydoinitrite
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Re: How would you describe DT in 2 songs?
« Reply #4 on: June 19, 2010, 09:23:14 PM »
Quote from: zxlkho on June 19, 2010, 09:04:42 PM
Quote from: Quadrochosis on June 19, 2010, 08:57:45 PM
Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence and Learning To Live.
This seems pretty good to me. Though it doesn't really represent the heavy side of DT that well.

Why would you want to show off their worst side?
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Re: How would you describe DT in 2 songs?
« Reply #5 on: June 19, 2010, 09:24:19 PM »
 :tup

yeah and remember, his first song was honor thy father, so he's been there ...
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Re: How would you describe DT in 2 songs?
« Reply #6 on: June 19, 2010, 09:42:51 PM »
"Six Degrees Of Inner Turbulence" and "A Change Of Seasons"... or swap out either one of those two for "Octavarium"... your pick!

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Re: How would you describe DT in 2 songs?
« Reply #7 on: June 19, 2010, 09:45:34 PM »
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Re: How would you describe DT in 2 songs?
« Reply #8 on: June 19, 2010, 09:51:19 PM »
Quote from: The Letter M on June 19, 2010, 09:42:51 PM
"Six Degrees Of Inner Turbulence" and "A Change Of Seasons"... or swap out either one of those two for "Octavarium"... your pick!

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This. But A Change of Seasons should stay.
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Re: How would you describe DT in 2 songs?
« Reply #9 on: June 19, 2010, 09:53:01 PM »
Metropolis Pt.1 is a no-brainer. For the other one...The Root of All Evil, maybe? Or Fatal Tragedy? Too many good options.
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Re: How would you describe DT in 2 songs?
« Reply #10 on: June 19, 2010, 10:07:22 PM »
take the time
a nightmare to remember


never seen that combo before
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Re: How would you describe DT in 2 songs?
« Reply #11 on: June 19, 2010, 10:19:44 PM »
"A Mind Beside Itself"

"Take The Time"
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Re: How would you describe DT in 2 songs?
« Reply #12 on: June 19, 2010, 10:25:47 PM »
In the Presence of Enemies Part 1
In the Presence of Enemies Part 2

Because it has some great parts and some not so great parts.
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Re: How would you describe DT in 2 songs?
« Reply #13 on: June 19, 2010, 10:28:33 PM »
Some great opinions in here. I haven't come to any solid conclusion yet, but i'm finding the input very useful. Thanks guys.
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Re: How would you describe DT in 2 songs?
« Reply #14 on: June 19, 2010, 10:29:27 PM »
Metropolis and Octivarium
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Re: How would you describe DT in 2 songs?
« Reply #15 on: June 19, 2010, 11:01:27 PM »
The Glass Prison and Surrounded.
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Re: How would you describe DT in 2 songs?
« Reply #16 on: June 19, 2010, 11:26:29 PM »
A while ago, there was a "survivor poll" kinda thing and the two songs that went to the final as the best DT song were Octavarium and ACOS, so i think those two songs would be a great choice.
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Re: How would you describe DT in 2 songs?
« Reply #17 on: June 20, 2010, 04:29:02 AM »
Through Her Eyes, Home. No better option.
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Re: How would you describe DT in 2 songs?
« Reply #18 on: June 20, 2010, 05:04:04 AM »
Learning to live for early Dream Theater.

A Nightmare to remember for later Dream Theater.
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Re: How would you describe DT in 2 songs?
« Reply #19 on: June 20, 2010, 05:47:56 AM »
Metropolis and The Spirit Carries On.
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Re: How would you describe DT in 2 songs?
« Reply #20 on: June 20, 2010, 06:51:32 AM »
Eve and A Nightmare To Remember.
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Re: How would you describe DT in 2 songs?
« Reply #21 on: June 20, 2010, 07:15:00 AM »
Octavarium and A Nightmare To Remember.

One very melodic song and one "ass & balls" song
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Re: How would you describe DT in 2 songs?
« Reply #22 on: June 20, 2010, 08:19:20 AM »
Light Fuse & Get Away and Status Seeker :neverusethis:
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Re: How would you describe DT in 2 songs?
« Reply #23 on: June 20, 2010, 08:34:27 AM »
Quote from: glaurung on June 19, 2010, 10:29:27 PM
Metropolis and Octavarium
I was about to post this!

This would be the way to go..
..and I'd put them in that order.
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Re: How would you describe DT in 2 songs?
« Reply #24 on: June 20, 2010, 09:28:23 AM »
Metropolis and any big epic.
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Re: How would you describe DT in 2 songs?
« Reply #25 on: June 20, 2010, 09:36:37 AM »
Metropolis wins
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Re: How would you describe DT in 2 songs?
« Reply #26 on: June 20, 2010, 09:36:51 AM »
Octavarium
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Re: How would you describe DT in 2 songs?
« Reply #27 on: June 20, 2010, 04:26:19 PM »
Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence and either Metropolis or A Change of Seasons.
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Re: How would you describe DT in 2 songs?
« Reply #28 on: June 20, 2010, 04:27:47 PM »
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Metropolis and The Spirit Carries On.
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Re: How would you describe DT in 2 songs?
« Reply #29 on: June 20, 2010, 06:47:25 PM »
Quote from: Rafael Guerra on June 19, 2010, 11:26:29 PM
A while ago, there was a "survivor poll" kinda thing and the two songs that went to the final as the best DT song were Octavarium and ACOS, so i think those two songs would be a great choice.

I think giving someone who's new to DT two of their signature epics would be somewhat of an overload. One epic is fine, but the second song should be significantly shorter if you're looking to win someone over.
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Re: How would you describe DT in 2 songs?
« Reply #30 on: June 20, 2010, 07:04:58 PM »
Quote from: Gadough on June 20, 2010, 06:47:25 PM
Quote from: Rafael Guerra on June 19, 2010, 11:26:29 PM
A while ago, there was a "survivor poll" kinda thing and the two songs that went to the final as the best DT song were Octavarium and ACOS, so i think those two songs would be a great choice.

I think giving someone who's new to DT two of their signature epics would be somewhat of an overload. One epic is fine, but the second song should be significantly shorter if you're looking to win someone over.
Exactly. Unless it's someone who's a fan of long songs in general, I think there's no point giving anything really long, not to say two really long songs. That's why my choice was Home and Through Her Eyes, both represent two very contrasting sides of DT, but somehow work together and represent both the "shorter side" and the "epic side".
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Re: How would you describe DT in 2 songs?
« Reply #31 on: June 20, 2010, 08:09:36 PM »
A Change of Seasons and Octavarium.
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Re: How would you describe DT in 2 songs?
« Reply #32 on: June 20, 2010, 08:32:17 PM »
To emphasize what I like about DT, I'd give him Metropolis and Octavarium.  Basically Disc 3 of Score.
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Re: How would you describe DT in 2 songs?
« Reply #33 on: June 20, 2010, 09:45:28 PM »
Quote from: Darkes7 on June 20, 2010, 04:29:02 AM
Through Her Eyes, Home. No better option.

Although I nearly hate Through Her Eyes I'd say my main reason to not use it is because if someone got into DT for liking that song alone they'd be disappointed that maybe seven of their songs sound anything like it whatsoever. But I still think you're cool anyway brah  :tup
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Re: How would you describe DT in 2 songs?
« Reply #34 on: June 21, 2010, 12:34:49 AM »
short: Surrounded, About to Crash
mid: Metropolis, Learning to Live
long: ACOS, 8VM

any two songs listed, but both shouldn't be from the same category
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