Author Topic: Disappear Appreciation Thread (Read 13985 times)

TheVoxyn · « **on:** January 12, 2011, 10:59:52 AM »

I hardly ever check this section, but I was bored and read some threads. I saw in the 'Most favourite of least favourite' thread that a lot of people chose Disappear as worst song from Six Degrees and some people also ranked it pretty low. This suprised me a bit, as it's an awesome song.

Pretty much the only song by DT that I still listen to on regular basis and the only song in DT's catologue that is pretty emotional (for me at least).

*appreciates*

oh8wrx · « **Reply #1 on:** January 12, 2011, 11:06:41 AM »

Absolutely love this song. The lyrics are really powerful and the music itself has this eerie yet sorrowful feel to it. It has a more personal meaning to me too, so that's probably why I appreciate it so much. It takes me back to a time when I wanted to "disappear", as cliche or lame as that sounds. $:-\$

ZBomber · « **Reply #2 on:** January 12, 2011, 11:11:06 AM »

Easily one of my top 5 DT songs. I hardly listen to it though because it actually makes me too sad. I like to save it for special occasions.

John94 · « **Reply #3 on:** January 12, 2011, 11:12:27 AM »

I appreciate Disappear, its awesome on L@B, would have been even better with the Octavarium Orchestra.

I am wondering however, how long is it going to be before there is an appreciation thread for every song.

Dream Team · « **Reply #4 on:** January 12, 2011, 11:14:22 AM »

If every song on an album is awesome, then even a great track will be ranked last. Somebody has to be last.

Adami · « **Reply #5 on:** January 12, 2011, 11:18:40 AM »

Easily my favorite ex poster. I will continue to miss him.

Oh the song. Its ok. The arps ruin it a bit for me.

The Letter M · « **Reply #6 on:** January 12, 2011, 11:21:51 AM »

Love this song. It's probably the only Dream Theater song that has ever emotionally moved me to tears, a feat that has yet to be repeated since then.

I also love the fact that, of the two times it was ever played live, both have been released! Can't say that about any other Dream Theater song (every live version of a song being released by the band, that is).

-Marc.

atmyne · « **Reply #7 on:** January 12, 2011, 11:26:34 AM »

One of my all time favorite DT songs.

orcus116 · « **Reply #8 on:** January 12, 2011, 11:29:50 AM »

Pretty cool song. I got to see it debuted live.

Mladen · « **Reply #9 on:** January 12, 2011, 11:38:00 AM »

Quote from: atmyne on January 12, 2011, 11:26:34 AM

One of my all time favorite DT songs.

Mine too. It's just perfect.

italianoman · « **Reply #10 on:** January 12, 2011, 11:39:21 AM »

Top 5 all time for me as well...it's incredibly beautiful and I've always loved the strange intro and outro (strangely reminded me of Max Payne; perhaps I played the game and heard SDOIT around the same time).

Lowdz · « **Reply #11 on:** January 12, 2011, 12:41:36 PM »

I always enjoyed this song but found that the Budokan version really hit me. Don't know why but there is more emotion in the live version for me.

Implode · « **Reply #12 on:** January 12, 2011, 12:45:29 PM »

The mood this song sets up is amazing.

TheMadgician · « **Reply #13 on:** January 12, 2011, 02:19:58 PM »

I Bought Six Degrees right after my grandfather passed. I bought a lot of music then, I guess it was part of the grieving process for me. I'd borrowed it from a friend and listened to it several times before this, I never really payed much attention to Disappear.

But then I heard it again that day. I believe it was actually the day he passed. And the lyrics were so similar to what happened. Particularly the last stanza/verse. I still have trouble listening to it without getting all choked up. We had to put my dog just a few days ago under similar circumstances and Disappear hits me all the harder now.

Amazing song.

simba · « **Reply #14 on:** January 12, 2011, 02:30:51 PM »

there are very few songs these days when musicians/bands tap into something completely beautiful and unique. and although this song can be likened to bands like radiohead (maybe), its dream theaters best song and the one i beleive the "music gods" where with them.

APPRECIATE!!!!

juice · « **Reply #15 on:** January 12, 2011, 03:12:22 PM »

Awesome song, one of my favorites.

snowdog · « **Reply #16 on:** January 12, 2011, 03:28:57 PM »

Easily the best song on SDOIT.

jonny108 · « **Reply #17 on:** January 12, 2011, 04:28:49 PM »

Beautiful song, love it....

.....JLB need to write more lyrics like this and music needs to be created as unique as this.

The Dark Eternal Knight · « **Reply #18 on:** January 12, 2011, 05:02:26 PM »

Honestly, I love the studio version, but the live version is just terrible. Sure, its the same song and arrangement, but playing it faster just kills the mood for me. I can't listen to it.

Does anyone know why they played it faster live? Time reasons?

TAC · « **Reply #19 on:** January 12, 2011, 05:32:25 PM »

Quote from: The Letter M on January 12, 2011, 11:21:51 AM

I also love the fact that, of the two times it was ever played live, both have been released!

Where was the NY version released? I have the boot of the show, but I don't remember it actually being released anywhere.

The Letter M · « **Reply #20 on:** January 12, 2011, 05:40:46 PM »

Quote from: TAC on January 12, 2011, 05:32:25 PM

Quote from: The Letter M on January 12, 2011, 11:21:51 AM
I also love the fact that, of the two times it was ever played live, both have been released!

Where was the NY version released? I have the boot of the show, but I don't remember it actually being released anywhere.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Sort_of_Homecoming_(album)

-Marc.

ZirconBlue · « **Reply #21 on:** January 12, 2011, 05:42:38 PM »

I have this whole mini-movie that plays in my head when I listen to this song. There are flashback scenes in a park during summer of James walking with a woman, then "current day" images that are James walking alone in the same park during Autumn, interspersed with scenes of them with the woman in a hospital bed.

TAC · « **Reply #22 on:** January 12, 2011, 05:57:21 PM »

Quote from: The Letter M on January 12, 2011, 05:40:46 PM

Quote from: TAC on January 12, 2011, 05:32:25 PM
Quote from: The Letter M on January 12, 2011, 11:21:51 AM
I also love the fact that, of the two times it was ever played live, both have been released!

Where was the NY version released? I have the boot of the show, but I don't remember it actually being released anywhere.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Sort_of_Homecoming_(album)

-Marc.

Thanks Marc, you know after I posted, I thought it might be that.

LieLowTheWantedMan · « **Reply #23 on:** January 12, 2011, 06:38:01 PM »

Superb song. Probably their most emotional song, too. *appreciates*

Gorille85 · « **Reply #24 on:** January 12, 2011, 08:09:55 PM »

DT's best song whitout a doubt!

kirbywelch92 · « **Reply #25 on:** January 12, 2011, 08:15:47 PM »

I always listen to Disappear before listening to Six Degrees, the combination is nothing short of spectacular and has some of DT's best melodies IMO.

inoku · « **Reply #26 on:** January 13, 2011, 02:13:28 AM »

appreciates..
Definitely one of James' most amazing vocal performance

Dream Team · « **Reply #27 on:** January 13, 2011, 10:11:46 AM »

Quote from: The Dark Eternal Knight on January 12, 2011, 05:02:26 PM

Honestly, I love the studio version, but the live version is just terrible. Sure, its the same song and arrangement, but playing it faster just kills the mood for me. I can't listen to it.

Does anyone know why they played it faster live? Time reasons?

According to MP, Jordan set the tempo.

unklejman · « **Reply #28 on:** January 13, 2011, 11:24:54 AM »

I enjoy this song quite a bit. Clearly not the worst on the album as that would be The Great Debate. Not the best either as that is Blind Faith.

MetropolisxPt1 · « **Reply #29 on:** January 16, 2011, 10:47:30 AM »

contrary to what most people say about the live version i prefer it.

Ben_Jamin · « **Reply #30 on:** January 16, 2011, 12:20:39 PM »

It really does kill the mood of the song. Its one of those songs were tempo matters.

El Barto · « **Reply #31 on:** January 16, 2011, 03:44:25 PM »

Funny, I listened to 6 Degrees driving home yesterday, which I rarely do, and thoroughly enjoyed Disappear. Enough that I listened to it twice. Good tune.

Jamesman42 · « **Reply #32 on:** January 16, 2011, 04:35:24 PM »

Great song. Also great to play on the acoustic.

LCArenas · « **Reply #33 on:** January 16, 2011, 05:42:14 PM »

My favorite part of it it's the: "So I'm moving on, I'll never forget as you laid there and watched me..." segment. What an amazing, great, sentimental song.

Zantera · « **Reply #34 on:** January 17, 2011, 08:23:26 AM »

The only really emotional DT-song i'd say, and the only DT-song i still listen to every now and then.
Hands down my favorite song by the band, and i don't think they will ever top it.

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Author Topic: Disappear Appreciation Thread (Read 13985 times)