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Offline Ryzee

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Lines in the Sand is the best song by Dream Theater
« on: November 11, 2014, 10:16:07 PM »
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Re: Lines in the Sand is the best song by Dream Theater
« Reply #1 on: November 11, 2014, 10:30:34 PM »
Nah, there are twelve songs better than it.
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« Reply #2 on: November 11, 2014, 11:12:12 PM »
It's number 3 in my rankings.
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Re: Lines in the Sand is the best song by Dream Theater
« Reply #3 on: November 11, 2014, 11:16:59 PM »
LITS>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>TOT

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« Reply #4 on: November 11, 2014, 11:53:51 PM »
Possibly my least favorite of their 10+ min songs.   The chorus just never worked for me...at all.   
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Re: Lines in the Sand is the best song by Dream Theater
« Reply #5 on: November 12, 2014, 12:47:51 AM »
Fun song. Wish they'd bring it back live. And JP's solo.  :hefdaddy
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Re: Lines in the Sand is the best song by Dream Theater
« Reply #6 on: November 12, 2014, 06:28:55 AM »
I put it at my #6 or #7 DT track.
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Re: Lines in the Sand is the best song by Dream Theater
« Reply #7 on: November 12, 2014, 06:40:12 AM »
Not my favorite DT track, but its definitely top 15 material.  Great tune, I love the dynamics of the song throughout. Derek's keys sound fantastic, MP gives one of his best performances and JP's solo is one for the ages. Not to mention the tasty production. Great, great stuff!
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Re: Lines in the Sand is the best song by Dream Theater
« Reply #8 on: November 12, 2014, 06:43:12 AM »
LITS and Blind Faith are tied as my favorite DT song.
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Re: Lines in the Sand is the best song by Dream Theater
« Reply #9 on: November 12, 2014, 07:12:26 AM »
I'm confused...

Somewhere  between  :yeahright  :justjen  :facepalm:  and   :rollin :( :loser:
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Re: Lines in the Sand is the best song by Dream Theater
« Reply #10 on: November 12, 2014, 07:25:14 AM »
The chorus and the backing vocals seem weird and out of place (for some reason, I always get an image in my mind that John Myung is singing them and I can't help cracking up), but the rest of the song is prime and pretty much unique in the DT catalog. Amazing performance by Derek!
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Re: Lines in the Sand is the best song by Dream Theater
« Reply #11 on: November 12, 2014, 07:32:13 AM »
Quote from: Sycsa on November 12, 2014, 07:25:14 AM
The chorus and the backing vocals seem weird and out of place (for some reason, I always get an image in my mind that John Myung is singing them and I can't help cracking up), but the rest of the song is prime and pretty much unique in the DT catalog. Amazing performance by Derek!

Actually, I always picture Derek singing those vocals for some reason, haha.
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Re: Lines in the Sand is the best song by Dream Theater
« Reply #12 on: November 12, 2014, 07:33:32 AM »
I don't have it as the best, but it is definitely Top 10.  :tup
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Re: Lines in the Sand is the best song by Dream Theater
« Reply #13 on: November 12, 2014, 07:35:14 AM »
Quote from: hefdaddy42 on November 12, 2014, 07:33:32 AM
I don't have it as the best, but it is definitely Top 10.  :tup

Probably that. Such a fantastic and unique DT song, and definitely a top DT song for me, but not quite my #1.
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Re: Lines in the Sand is the best song by Dream Theater
« Reply #14 on: November 12, 2014, 08:04:56 AM »
Fantastic song, and I've just happened to start really appreciating it as of late. I've always liked it, but these days I love it.
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Re: Lines in the Sand is the best song by Dream Theater
« Reply #15 on: November 12, 2014, 09:02:17 AM »
Great song, but not DT's best.
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Re: Lines in the Sand is the best song by Dream Theater
« Reply #16 on: November 12, 2014, 09:16:36 AM »
Not even in my top 50 :D
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Re: Lines in the Sand is the best song by Dream Theater
« Reply #17 on: November 12, 2014, 09:18:27 AM »
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Re: Lines in the Sand is the best song by Dream Theater
« Reply #18 on: November 12, 2014, 09:24:29 AM »
Nope, not even close :P
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Re: Lines in the Sand is the best song by Dream Theater
« Reply #19 on: November 12, 2014, 05:11:15 PM »
Top 10 for sure.

I must admit, it is the backing vocals that held the song back from growing on me initially. Not that I mind the style, or anything about them, dudes a good singer actually. But it's just to me, he's got a lead singer's voice. And it sounds like there's a bit of a clash when he harmonizes with James. They've both got such unique tonal qualities to their voices that they stand out well on their own, but don't necessarily blend well together. Dunno if I'm the only one that feels this way, but that's the best way I can describe how I feel about the chorus. It's still badass though.
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Re: Lines in the Sand is the best song by Dream Theater
« Reply #20 on: November 12, 2014, 05:13:40 PM »
Quote from: adamack on November 11, 2014, 11:16:59 PM
LITS>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>TOT

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Yep.

My favorite from FII and in my top 20. Maybe not their best song though...
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Re: Lines in the Sand is the best song by Dream Theater
« Reply #21 on: November 12, 2014, 08:35:50 PM »
Quote from: adamack on November 11, 2014, 11:16:59 PM
LITS>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>TOT

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Definitely. I think TOT is a bit overrated to be completely honest. It's a great song but not one of their standout epics, not really one I go back to much. There are at least a few songs on FII alone that I prefer to it.

Great JP solo though.
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Re: Lines in the Sand is the best song by Dream Theater
« Reply #22 on: November 12, 2014, 09:03:17 PM »
Great song. Not my favorite, but probably in my top 20 at the very least. And LITS > TOT
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Re: Lines in the Sand is the best song by Dream Theater
« Reply #23 on: November 12, 2014, 09:12:01 PM »
Nah.
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Re: Lines in the Sand is the best song by Dream Theater
« Reply #24 on: November 13, 2014, 12:09:42 AM »
Quote from: jammindude on November 11, 2014, 11:53:51 PM
Possibly my least favorite of their 10+ min songs.   The chorus just never worked for me...at all.

This X100.  LitS is incredibly overrated imo.  The "Swept away with the tide" part sounds so un-DT to me, and completely out of place.  It disrupts the flow of the song.
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Re: Lines in the Sand is the best song by Dream Theater
« Reply #25 on: November 13, 2014, 06:59:07 AM »
My favorite JP lyrics.
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Re: Lines in the Sand is the best song by Dream Theater
« Reply #26 on: November 13, 2014, 09:59:08 AM »
Quote from: Mosh on November 12, 2014, 12:47:51 AM
Fun song.

This ^, this song and JLB always make move my head, specially on the verses.
I hope at least one of those 2 to make it into a future setlist
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Re: Lines in the Sand is the best song by Dream Theater
« Reply #27 on: November 13, 2014, 11:18:01 AM »
No it isn't.
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Re: Lines in the Sand is the best song by Dream Theater
« Reply #28 on: November 13, 2014, 11:19:55 AM »
There are so many awesome things going on in this song. It is a shame they are brought down by a too-long key intro, and the most unnecessarily annoying backing vocals.
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Re: Lines in the Sand is the best song by Dream Theater
« Reply #29 on: November 13, 2014, 11:30:26 AM »
Definitely a great DT song (best on FII), but not their absolute best.
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Re: Lines in the Sand is the best song by Dream Theater
« Reply #30 on: November 13, 2014, 12:01:27 PM »
I wouldn't call it the best on FII either.  ToT already has that spot.   :biggrin:
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Re: Lines in the Sand is the best song by Dream Theater
« Reply #31 on: November 13, 2014, 01:28:37 PM »
Quote from: Dublagent66 on November 13, 2014, 12:01:27 PM
I wouldn't call it the best on FII either.  Hollow Years already has that spot.   :biggrin:

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Re: Lines in the Sand is the best song by Dream Theater
« Reply #32 on: November 13, 2014, 01:35:40 PM »
Quote from: TheGreatPretender on November 13, 2014, 01:28:37 PM
Quote from: Dublagent66 on November 13, 2014, 12:01:27 PM
I wouldn't call it the best on FII either.  Hollow Years already has that spot.   :biggrin:

Yeees....  :hat

Couldn't agree more with that!  :tup
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Re: Lines in the Sand is the best song by Dream Theater
« Reply #33 on: November 13, 2014, 06:06:08 PM »
I don't rate it as my favorite, but you are probably right.
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Re: Lines in the Sand is the best song by Dream Theater
« Reply #34 on: November 13, 2014, 06:39:29 PM »
Lines In The Sand is in my top 3 Dream Theater songs along with Octavarium.

Probably Six Degrees Third.
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