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Re: Disappear Appreciation Thread
« Reply #35 on: January 17, 2011, 08:32:48 AM »
A really emotionally powerful song, and the best lyrics JLB has ever written. More songs like these, please.
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Re: Disappear Appreciation Thread
« Reply #36 on: January 17, 2011, 10:53:09 AM »
Simple, beautiful lyrics... the song has great emotion. I wish labrie contributed more lyrics and your average listener could listen and connect with them.

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Re: Disappear Appreciation Thread
« Reply #37 on: January 17, 2011, 11:28:42 AM »
The only really emotional DT-song i'd say,

That is absolutely false.

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Re: Disappear Appreciation Thread
« Reply #38 on: January 17, 2011, 12:38:21 PM »
The only really emotional DT-song i'd say,

That is absolutely false.

What else would you say?
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Re: Disappear Appreciation Thread
« Reply #39 on: January 17, 2011, 12:41:20 PM »
SDV, Vacant, You Not Me.


Good emotional songs there.
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Re: Disappear Appreciation Thread
« Reply #40 on: January 17, 2011, 12:43:16 PM »
TSCO
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Re: Disappear Appreciation Thread
« Reply #41 on: January 17, 2011, 12:45:00 PM »
TSCO

That's not emotionally charged at all, it just has all of the musical cliches of it.
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Re: Disappear Appreciation Thread
« Reply #42 on: January 17, 2011, 12:46:08 PM »
Also, arguably Scarred.
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Re: Disappear Appreciation Thread
« Reply #43 on: January 17, 2011, 12:46:13 PM »
Well I find it to be emotional.
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Re: Disappear Appreciation Thread
« Reply #44 on: January 17, 2011, 01:10:08 PM »
The only really emotional DT-song i'd say,

That is absolutely false.

What else would you say?
Don't give me 'The Best of Times' please.  :P

Oh god no. I'm not particularly fond of the lyrics to TBOT regardless of the circumstances in which they were written.

"Space Dye Vest" is easily the most emotional sonng written under the Dream Theater name. Its simply unmatched in terms of emotional atmosphere and construction.

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Re: Disappear Appreciation Thread
« Reply #45 on: January 17, 2011, 01:18:58 PM »
Well I find it to be emotional.

It's about reincarnation and not being scared of death. It's written from a characters point of view, what's the emotion? It just has cliche melodies/chord changes and solos with lots of high bends.
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Re: Disappear Appreciation Thread
« Reply #46 on: January 17, 2011, 01:31:13 PM »
Don't give me 'The Best of Times' please.  :P
Well, if TBOT ain't emotional, I don't know what is.

Also, how about The Ministry of lost souls?

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Re: Disappear Appreciation Thread
« Reply #47 on: January 17, 2011, 01:33:56 PM »
Don't give me 'The Best of Times' please.  :P
Well, if TBOT ain't emotional, I don't know what is.

Also, how about The Ministry of lost souls?

No to both.
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Re: Disappear Appreciation Thread
« Reply #48 on: January 17, 2011, 02:35:06 PM »
Pretty much every song is emotional in some manner, ya know.  Sadness is not the only emotion, ya know. ;)

For example, "The Count of Tuscany" is very emotional, considering that fear is a very powerful emotion.  

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Re: Disappear Appreciation Thread
« Reply #49 on: January 17, 2011, 02:35:50 PM »
Emotionally charged is different than just singing about an emotion.
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Re: Disappear Appreciation Thread
« Reply #50 on: January 17, 2011, 02:38:30 PM »
That is fine, but considering what "The Best of Times" is about - sadness, one of the most powerful emotions in the world - you can't tell me that that song isn't every emotional.  If you don't connect with it, that is fine, but at its core, it is a very emotional song.  The sadness of the lyrics and subject matter is conveyed well in the music, especially during both the intro and the second half of the song. 

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Re: Disappear Appreciation Thread
« Reply #51 on: January 17, 2011, 02:42:49 PM »
To be honest, I can get behind the argument for TBOT.


TSCO, and TMOLS however, I can not. Being filled with musical cliches isn't enough.
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Re: Disappear Appreciation Thread
« Reply #52 on: January 17, 2011, 04:01:38 PM »
I'm very surprised with the posts saying this is there all time FAVORITE song by DT. Not that there's anything wrong with that, but are you absolutely sure there's no other DT song you like more?

As for my thoughts on the song, I really like it and it definitely earns my appreciation. Amazing lyrics, and as someone mentioned earlier it has that eerie sound that makes it very unique.
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Re: Disappear Appreciation Thread
« Reply #53 on: January 18, 2011, 05:35:10 AM »
It's not really a tough decision for me to put this as my favorite DT-song, because even if i made a top10, nr2 would still be a division under it.
It's like, my music-taste has changed ever since i was 'heavily into DT', but even though i'm not that into 'classic' progressive-music anymore, Disappear is still a song i love, because it's so emotional.

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Re: Disappear Appreciation Thread
« Reply #54 on: January 18, 2011, 06:14:49 AM »
I'm very surprised with the posts saying this is there all time FAVORITE song by DT. Not that there's anything wrong with that, but are you absolutely sure there's no other DT song you like more?
Why would you think they would say something like that and not be sure?
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Re: Disappear Appreciation Thread
« Reply #55 on: January 18, 2011, 08:54:14 AM »
It's my least fave song off the album, but then it is a very good album. Not a bad song by any means.

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Re: Disappear Appreciation Thread
« Reply #56 on: June 09, 2013, 08:40:47 AM »
Is it odd that I like this song more then Six Degrees?

(Also, I didn't see a rule about reviving threads, so sorry if it's not okay...)

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Re: Disappear Appreciation Thread
« Reply #57 on: June 09, 2013, 08:42:36 AM »
Is it odd that I like this song more then Six Degrees?
No, it isn't.

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Re: Disappear Appreciation Thread
« Reply #58 on: June 09, 2013, 09:16:41 AM »
Creeps the shit out of me.

In a GOOD way.
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Re: Disappear Appreciation Thread
« Reply #59 on: June 09, 2013, 09:19:26 AM »
Is it odd that I like this song more then Six Degrees?

(Also, I didn't see a rule about reviving threads, so sorry if it's not okay...)

It's very ok when you have something to add to what has been said, and you do.  :tup

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Re: Disappear Appreciation Thread
« Reply #60 on: June 13, 2013, 09:57:03 AM »
Is it odd that I like this song more then Six Degrees?

(Also, I didn't see a rule about reviving threads, so sorry if it's not okay...)

It's very ok when you have something to add to what has been said, and you do.  :tup

By the way, I very much agree with you!
Okay, I was just making sure, cause some forums I've been on don't allow you to revive old threads.

I love Six Degrees, don't get me wrong, but Disappear is simply amazing.

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Re: Disappear Appreciation Thread
« Reply #61 on: June 13, 2013, 10:10:57 AM »
Good song and I've learned to appreciate it over time, but it is still my least favorite on the album.  That's saying a lot too cause it's on my favorite DT album.
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Re: Disappear Appreciation Thread
« Reply #62 on: June 13, 2013, 10:50:35 AM »
Creeps the shit out of me.

In a GOOD way.

It makes the listener want to cry, which is pretty incredible. It works so well in context of any Dream Theater music (much like most of their "ballads") because the simplicity only works (but works very well) in contrast with the rest. If this song had no context, it might not mean so incredibly much.

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Disappear is one of the great DT songs
« Reply #63 on: September 10, 2014, 10:24:29 AM »
Listened to it for the first time in a while yesterday. The song is almost like a challenge to hold on until the emotion takes over. Really incredible.

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Re: Disappear Appreciation Thread
« Reply #64 on: September 10, 2014, 10:45:35 AM »
I'm actually shocked that I haven't posted in this thread before.

I absolutely adore the guitar and keyboard intro. The tone and composition give a slightly deranged quality to ever present sadness. Of course, this is one of the greatest performances by JLB. Ever!

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Re: Disappear is one of the great DT songs
« Reply #65 on: September 10, 2014, 10:53:20 AM »
Listened to it for the first time in a while yesterday. The song is almost like a challenge to hold on until the emotion takes over. Really incredible.

Let's appreciate this gem!

Appreciate. A lot! This song is incredible. I almost cry when the song reaches  the "Let him come take you home".

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Re: Disappear is one of the great DT songs
« Reply #66 on: September 10, 2014, 11:15:34 AM »
It is fantastic, definitely the unsung hero of 6DOIT.
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Re: Disappear is one of the great DT songs
« Reply #67 on: September 10, 2014, 11:24:35 AM »
I love simple and emotional songs dt does. This one in particular. I love most JLB lyrics so much.

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« Reply #68 on: September 10, 2014, 11:25:09 AM »
It is a masterpiece in that it captures the feeling of being in the deathbed of a loved one. It evokes suc memories for me everytime I hear it.

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Re: Disappear Appreciation Thread
« Reply #69 on: September 10, 2014, 11:26:09 AM »
Probably the saddest DT song, also one of their best.