Author Topic: Ħ's top 22 Dream Theater songs -------#1 REVEALED! (Read 10591 times)

BlobVanDam · « **Reply #70 on:** February 18, 2013, 09:12:34 PM »

Well I didn't quite get my #4 guess right, but I was at least on the same album. I maintain that my choices for top 3 will be correct though.

? · « **Reply #71 on:** February 19, 2013, 01:17:03 AM »

New Millennium? Ugh...

iamtheeviltwin · « **Reply #72 on:** February 19, 2013, 08:30:57 AM »

New Millennium is decent music ruined by horrible lyrics. One of my bottom DT songs. That said, this is an Interesting list so far.

Ħ · « **Reply #73 on:** February 19, 2013, 11:46:11 AM »

3. "Six Degrees Of Inner Turbulence"
Expected/10. Whatever - it deserves the spot. SDOIT contains Dream Theater's strongest melodies, themes, and development. Other than the overture, I regard every movement as essentially perfect. Yes, even the two metal tracks. SDOIT's greatest strength, though, lies in its balance. You have just enough of everything. You have your heavy and hard, light and soft in digestible doses. That's probably why this 42-minute-long behemoth can keep you from falling into boredom.

My favorite movement is "About To Crash".

And this would be Pillar number four.

Unlegit · « **Reply #74 on:** February 19, 2013, 12:07:48 PM »

Love Six Degrees. I'm guessing your number 2 is going to be Scarred and number 1 will be A Change of Seasons.

BlobVanDam · « **Reply #75 on:** February 19, 2013, 08:41:48 PM »

Great writeup. I always consider SDOIT the "melodic epic". Despite being their longest song by quite a margin, it's not a prog wankfest, or padded (aside from that final fade-out

). It's actually very concise, melodic, and composed. So many excellent solos and leads from JR and JP.
I'd rank it either #2 or #1, so I approve of your ranking.

Lucidity · « **Reply #76 on:** February 19, 2013, 08:46:34 PM »

As much as I adore every individual movement, I completely reject the notion that SDOIT should be counted as one song. EVERY MOVEMENT IS ITS OWN SONG. In my opinion. It's more of a concept album (if we set aside Disc 1 and count SDOIT itself as an album, which I think is a valid move).

hefdaddy42 · « **Reply #77 on:** February 19, 2013, 09:09:07 PM »

I've never thought of it that way before.

Ħ · « **Reply #78 on:** February 19, 2013, 09:41:02 PM »

Quote from: Lucidity on February 19, 2013, 08:46:34 PM

As much as I adore every individual movement, I completely reject the notion that SDOIT should be counted as one song. EVERY MOVEMENT IS ITS OWN SONG. In my opinion. It's more of a concept album (if we set aside Disc 1 and count SDOIT itself as an album, which I think is a valid move).

Your wrong.

theseoafs · « **Reply #79 on:** February 19, 2013, 11:03:03 PM »

Quote from: Lucidity on February 19, 2013, 08:46:34 PM

As much as I adore every individual movement, I completely reject the notion that SDOIT should be counted as one song. EVERY MOVEMENT IS ITS OWN SONG. In my opinion. It's more of a concept album (if we set aside Disc 1 and count SDOIT itself as an album, which I think is a valid move).

It's more like three concept albums (if you split disc 1 into two equal halves, which I think is a valid move).

hefdaddy42 · « **Reply #80 on:** February 20, 2013, 04:38:43 AM »

Quote from: theseoafs on February 19, 2013, 11:03:03 PM

Quote from: Lucidity on February 19, 2013, 08:46:34 PM
As much as I adore every individual movement, I completely reject the notion that SDOIT should be counted as one song. EVERY MOVEMENT IS ITS OWN SONG. In my opinion. It's more of a concept album (if we set aside Disc 1 and count SDOIT itself as an album, which I think is a valid move).

It's more like three concept albums (if you split disc 1 into two equal halves, which I think is a valid move).

Prog Snob · « **Reply #81 on:** February 20, 2013, 05:15:31 AM »

Quote from: hefdaddy42 on February 20, 2013, 04:38:43 AM

Quote from: theseoafs on February 19, 2013, 11:03:03 PM
Quote from: Lucidity on February 19, 2013, 08:46:34 PM
As much as I adore every individual movement, I completely reject the notion that SDOIT should be counted as one song. EVERY MOVEMENT IS ITS OWN SONG. In my opinion. It's more of a concept album (if we set aside Disc 1 and count SDOIT itself as an album, which I think is a valid move).

It's more like three concept albums (if you split disc 1 into two equal halves, which I think is a valid move).

Oh hell, make it four concepts.

Lucidity · « **Reply #82 on:** February 21, 2013, 01:03:24 PM »

Quote from: Ħ on February 19, 2013, 09:41:02 PM

Quote from: Lucidity on February 19, 2013, 08:46:34 PM
As much as I adore every individual movement, I completely reject the notion that SDOIT should be counted as one song. EVERY MOVEMENT IS ITS OWN SONG. In my opinion. It's more of a concept album (if we set aside Disc 1 and count SDOIT itself as an album, which I think is a valid move).
Your wrong.

My wrong?

Ħ · « **Reply #83 on:** February 21, 2013, 01:17:51 PM »

Yes, you.

bosk1 · « **Reply #84 on:** February 21, 2013, 01:23:00 PM »

Quote from: Lucidity on February 19, 2013, 08:46:34 PM

As much as I adore every individual movement, I completely reject the notion that SDOIT should be counted as one song. EVERY MOVEMENT IS ITS OWN SONG. In my opinion. It's more of a concept album (if we set aside Disc 1 and count SDOIT itself as an album, which I think is a valid move).

Yeah, it's one song. Deal with it. But don't derail this thread by going off topic.

Anyhow, back to the top 3. Man, Six Degrees is such a good choice. Glad to see it up near where it deserves to be. But the problem is, I am now having major anxiety attacks about the rest of the top 3. There have been some excellent selections in this thread. But it seems like every time you get on a roll, Hayden, you pick a song out of the blue that is so ludicrous to be in a "top [ANYTHING]" thread that I find myself trying to rip out handfuls of my own hair while shouting at my monitor, "YOU'RE DOING DREAM THEATER WRONG!!!" I swear on my mother's grave, Hayden, if you pull a stunt like putting Space Dye Vest or Prophets Of War in your top 2, so help me I will drive out to your school and throttle you. And I realize the popular saying is, "I will throttle you in your sleep." It wasn't an accident that I left off the last part. Because you will deserve to be awake and fully conscious.

Ħ · « **Reply #85 on:** February 21, 2013, 01:58:37 PM »

Well, you don't know where I live, so...

2. "The Glass Prison"
My very first Dream Theater song. Can you even imagine another song packed with just as much energy? I can't. It's like frikkin Power Rangers.

TGP starts and ends with intentional, confident forcefulness. It's got gnarly 7-string guitar riffs, blazing solos, and terrific drumming. The whole band works a a single unit, a tank, to mow you down. Even LaBrie pulls off a thrilling performance in a vocal style that normally doesn't work for him.

Put on some headphones, crank up the volume, and load TGP up. Sit there for the whole fifteen minutes, and tell me you didn't just hear one of the most amazing songs of all time.

theseoafs · « **Reply #86 on:** February 21, 2013, 02:22:41 PM »

A fantastic choice.

bosk1 · « **Reply #87 on:** February 21, 2013, 02:42:36 PM »

I'm okay with this.

wasteland · « **Reply #88 on:** February 21, 2013, 02:44:22 PM »

Oh, here it is, once again... Patience, Marco, patience

Ħ · « **Reply #89 on:** February 21, 2013, 06:11:01 PM »

Quote from: wasteland on February 21, 2013, 02:44:22 PM

Oh, here it is, once again... Patience, Marco, patience

wut?

Nekov · « **Reply #90 on:** February 21, 2013, 07:18:08 PM »

I wouldn't put it that high but it sure is a good song

BlobVanDam · « **Reply #91 on:** February 21, 2013, 07:51:36 PM »

SDOIT, then TGP? You are one after my heart, Mr H. Don't go breaking my heart with a crud choice at #1!

I'd rank both of those one spot higher, so I approve greatly!

Ħ · « **Reply #92 on:** February 21, 2013, 08:24:04 PM »

1. "Scarred"

lol jk

Nekov · « **Reply #93 on:** February 21, 2013, 08:43:08 PM »

BlobVanDam · « **Reply #94 on:** February 21, 2013, 08:46:34 PM »

I'd be laughing if that joke didn't leave me.......

scarred.

wasteland · « **Reply #95 on:** February 22, 2013, 01:09:02 AM »

Quote from: Ħ on February 21, 2013, 06:11:01 PM

Quote from: wasteland on February 21, 2013, 02:44:22 PM
Oh, here it is, once again... Patience, Marco, patience
wut?

Don't worry, I just don't like the song

? · « **Reply #96 on:** February 22, 2013, 01:32:07 AM »

I bet your actual #1 isn't as good as Scarred!

BlobVanDam · « **Reply #97 on:** February 22, 2013, 01:35:05 AM »

Quote from: ? on February 22, 2013, 01:32:07 AM

I bet your actual #1 isn't as good as Scarred!

Nope, it will undoubtedly be much better.

wasteland · « **Reply #98 on:** February 22, 2013, 01:36:05 AM »

Quote from: ? on February 22, 2013, 01:32:07 AM

I bet your actual #1 isn't as good as Scarred!

Even if he were to chose randomly the odds wouldn't be in his favour

wolfking · « **Reply #99 on:** February 22, 2013, 05:31:22 AM »

Scarred being at the number one spot would not be a joke IMO.

bosk1 · « **Reply #100 on:** February 22, 2013, 09:47:25 AM »

Quote from: wolfking on February 22, 2013, 05:31:22 AM

Scarred being at the number one spot would not be a joke IMO.

Ħ · « **Reply #101 on:** February 22, 2013, 10:27:33 AM »

brb horrible chorus

brb thin tinny keyboard patches
brb boring outro

MoraWintersoul · « **Reply #102 on:** February 22, 2013, 10:31:08 AM »

wasteland · « **Reply #103 on:** February 22, 2013, 10:54:09 AM »

Quote from: Ħ on February 22, 2013, 10:27:33 AM

brb horrible chorus
brb thin tinny keyboard patches
brb boring outro

FLAMES ON THE SIDE OF MY FACE

Prog Snob · « **Reply #104 on:** February 22, 2013, 10:59:00 AM »

Quote from: wasteland on February 22, 2013, 10:54:09 AM

Quote from: Ħ on February 22, 2013, 10:27:33 AM
brb horrible chorus
brb thin tinny keyboard patches
brb boring outro

FLAMES ON THE SIDE OF MY FACE

heaving...

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Author Topic: Ħ's top 22 Dream Theater songs -------#1 REVEALED! (Read 10591 times)