Author Topic: Ravenskill (Read 11994 times)

pcs90 · « **Reply #35 on:** February 02, 2016, 11:52:12 AM »

Quote from: Evermind on February 02, 2016, 11:34:29 AM

I do think he was surely moved by Gabriel's song, but I think Gabriel judged it mostly by Nafaryus actions during the song or something like that, maybe by how mesmerized he was during he was playing, his facial expressions, anything. The gloomy vibe at the beginning of Three Days makes me think that no matter how good the song was, Nafaryus is pretty much pissed off at Gabriel for that Faythe thing and resorts to a full-sneering mode just to insult and hurt him.

Based on what we know I think it's also safe to say that Nafaryus probably wouldn't want to show that he was moved, as it may be a sign of weakness or that he can be manipulated by it. Since he already knows that there's talk of rebellion, he probably doesn't want to show his softer side, he wants to create fear to hopefully end the whole thing.

KevShmev · « **Reply #36 on:** February 02, 2016, 05:19:20 PM »

To echo what others have said, that dreamy-sounding intro is so freaking awesome. The piano lead is marvelous, and that effect they used on JLB's voice was absolutely perfect.

faizoff · « **Reply #37 on:** February 03, 2016, 11:40:16 AM »

Quote from: RuRoRul on February 02, 2016, 10:22:23 AM

"You dare to stand / before my eyes..." Great section.

A good song, took me a few listens to get to know and remember it well because it goes through quite a few different parts. Probably has the most story of any song on the album.

This part when the choir kicks in at 3:05 ish gives me goose bumps every single time. I don't have a favorite song on this album yet but this song might end up there.

kirksnosehair · « **Reply #38 on:** February 03, 2016, 11:43:49 AM »

This one's up there for me too. Killer song.

thosava · « **Reply #39 on:** February 03, 2016, 01:09:29 PM »

This was the song that captured me the least on my first listens. I still don't feel like i "get it", but it's slowly growing on me. I thought the conversation with faythe and the townsperson sounded weird the first times. It's very atmospheric though. I feel like i can easily picture the scene unfolding in my mind.

Edit: i'm listening to it again, and the dramatic part when Faythe meets with Arhys is very good

shadow1psc · « **Reply #40 on:** February 04, 2016, 08:03:45 AM »

Quote from: thosava on February 03, 2016, 01:09:29 PM

This was the song that captured me the least on my first listens. I still don't feel like i "get it", but it's slowly growing on me. I thought the conversation with faythe and the townsperson sounded weird the first times. It's very atmospheric though. I feel like i can easily picture the scene unfolding in my mind.

Edit: i'm listening to it again, and the dramatic part when Faythe meets with Arhys is very good

I feel like it perfectly captures the mood and the scene. A naive young girl bumbling around a strange town, far away from where she was raised (in more ways than one), until she finally finds Ahrys, only to have the situation escalate. I originally imagined this as, Gabriel heard the commotion being caused and steps into view, where the two are immediately entranced (like in Savior in the Square). I know now that it's a bit different, but that was the imagery I originally got, and it's so strong. Amazing writing.

V_R11 · « **Reply #41 on:** February 06, 2016, 06:03:16 AM »

Amazing song. I didn't really like this one at first, but it grew on me and now it's one of my favorites

"Hopeful and innocent, sensing no danger, he sees humanity behind the strangers eyes" and "You dare to stand before my eyes, you're one of them, why would I trust you?" are my favorite parts

JLB is so amazing on this album it makes me want to cry

EraVulgaris · « **Reply #42 on:** February 06, 2016, 06:13:14 AM »

I like the piano intro a lot, it's a really pretty melody. Wish I could find some guitar tabs for it.

Dreamer · « **Reply #43 on:** February 06, 2016, 09:51:39 AM »

Quote from: EraVulgaris on February 06, 2016, 06:13:14 AM

I like the piano intro a lot, it's a really pretty melody. Wish I could find some guitar tabs for it.

A beautiful intro indeed.

ASacrificedSon · « **Reply #44 on:** February 06, 2016, 09:54:35 AM »

This song earns a big fat yes.
Thought it wouldn't click for me, but indeed, it is a nice little song!

mc7 · « **Reply #45 on:** February 06, 2016, 11:53:58 AM »

This song consistently threatens A New Beginning for the number one spot. In fact, thinking about it, it might just claim it!!
One of the things I love about this song and many others on this album (Three Days / The X Aspect, to name but two) is how unpredictable it is. With shorter songs on this album DT tried to cram as many ideas and tonal shifts into them as possible but it all works and blends perfectly and this one is a
6-minute masterclass!!

James Sucellus · « **Reply #46 on:** February 06, 2016, 12:26:31 PM »

'I remember your father was moved by my song
I know when he sees we're united, then he'll understand
We will walk this road together
We will face this hand in hand
With music and love on our side
We can't lose this fight

Tomorrow our dream comes alive
Comes alive'

****ing chills.

MrBoom_shack-a-lack · « **Reply #47 on:** February 06, 2016, 12:31:34 PM »

^^Love the guitar/bass line during that part, so simple yet so tasty.

James Sucellus · « **Reply #48 on:** February 06, 2016, 12:34:43 PM »

It's my favourite part of the entire album. The lyrics aren't even that good, but the whole part feels so epic and powerful. The album is choc full of brief moments like this that got a huge emotional pop from me second time round.

fadetoblackdude7 · « **Reply #49 on:** February 08, 2016, 12:07:14 PM »

Such a powerful track, might be tied with A Better Life for my fav. Can't wait to see this one live!

Dream Team · « **Reply #50 on:** February 08, 2016, 06:07:17 PM »

Quote from: mc7 on February 06, 2016, 11:53:58 AM

This song consistently threatens A New Beginning for the number one spot. In fact, thinking about it, it might just claim it!!
One of the things I love about this song and many others on this album (Three Days / The X Aspect, to name but two) is how unpredictable it is. With shorter songs on this album DT tried to cram as many ideas and tonal shifts into them as possible but it all works and blends perfectly and this one is a
6-minute masterclass!!

That last paragraph is absolutely one of the greatest things about this album.

KevShmev · « **Reply #51 on:** February 08, 2016, 08:04:49 PM »

Listened to this on the way home from work earlier when it was snowing, but that sideways snow thanks to the wind, and it absolutely amazed me. It's like this song was written to be listened to in such conditions.

JRuless · « **Reply #52 on:** February 12, 2016, 02:32:11 PM »

Just today after many listens I had to repeat the "hopefull and innocent' part...just so powerfull after a nice build up...great song!

Voices · « **Reply #53 on:** February 15, 2016, 07:35:42 AM »

I'm in love with this song. Can't stop listening.

MirrorMask · « **Reply #54 on:** February 15, 2016, 11:57:02 AM »

This is song that is growing very slowly but steady on me. It's not that I disliked it at first, I always liked it, I just wasn't really understanding why people were insanely crazy about it.

The beginning is very ethereal, it reminds me in mood of The Queen of the City of Ice by Shadow Gallery, and when it gets going there are many great parts, such as Arhys facing her at the militia camp.

KevShmev · « **Reply #55 on:** February 16, 2016, 09:17:42 PM »

Still in awe of how great this song is.

"Why would I trust you?" - JLB's delivery and the effect on his voice for that particular line is unbelievably swell.

SystematicThought · « **Reply #56 on:** March 04, 2016, 10:49:26 AM »

My favorite part, and I wish it went on longer, is the part after "When she sheds her disguise." It's such a beautiful little piece, especially the keys

DarkLord_Lalinc · « **Reply #57 on:** March 04, 2016, 11:03:11 AM »

This is probably my favorite song from the record. It's pure magic.

SchecterShredder · « **Reply #58 on:** March 11, 2016, 08:40:01 AM »

It's top 3 on the album for me. Once the the full band kicks in at the 2 minute mark, this song really takes off!

link2tau · « **Reply #59 on:** March 11, 2016, 11:46:36 AM »

I loved the vast majority of the album, but Ravenskill immediately stood out to me as my favorite. The intro/townsperson exchange is beautiful, and the riff is probably my favorite on the album. Currently sits in top 5 DT songs in general for me.

DarkLord_Lalinc · « **Reply #60 on:** March 11, 2016, 11:51:58 AM »

The townsperson ended up being one of the faves.

Giggle giggle.

Mladen · « **Reply #61 on:** March 11, 2016, 12:12:43 PM »

This song keeps growing on me. I love the "I'm looking for your father" part, it's very original melodically and structurally. Not to mention the riff that follows, it is very ADTOE to my ears.

TAC · « **Reply #62 on:** March 11, 2016, 01:35:06 PM »

Quote from: link2tau on March 11, 2016, 11:46:36 AM

I loved the vast majority of the album, but Ravenskill immediately stood out to me as my favorite. The intro/townsperson exchange is beautiful, and the riff is probably my favorite on the album. Currently sits in top 5 DT songs in general for me.

Wow!

SchecterShredder · « **Reply #63 on:** March 11, 2016, 02:26:56 PM »

Quote from: TAC on March 11, 2016, 01:35:06 PM

Quote from: link2tau on March 11, 2016, 11:46:36 AM
I loved the vast majority of the album, but Ravenskill immediately stood out to me as my favorite. The intro/townsperson exchange is beautiful, and the riff is probably my favorite on the album. Currently sits in top 5 DT songs in general for me.

Wow!

My sentiments exactly. I don't think any TA track makes my top 10, let alone top 5.

link2tau · « **Reply #64 on:** March 11, 2016, 02:47:15 PM »

Quote from: SchecterShredder on March 11, 2016, 02:26:56 PM

Quote from: TAC on March 11, 2016, 01:35:06 PM
Quote from: link2tau on March 11, 2016, 11:46:36 AM
I loved the vast majority of the album, but Ravenskill immediately stood out to me as my favorite. The intro/townsperson exchange is beautiful, and the riff is probably my favorite on the album. Currently sits in top 5 DT songs in general for me.

Wow!

My sentiments exactly. I don't think any TA track makes my top 10, let alone top 5.

I don't know what it is about Ravenskill. I just like it that much. No other TA song would be near my top 10, except perhaps Heaven's Cove. But Ravenskill is currently up there beneath BAL, TCOT, and SDOIT. Seeing that typed out makes me realize how weird it is, but hey what can you do?

TAC · « **Reply #65 on:** March 11, 2016, 03:33:07 PM »

Totally cool!

Kotowboy · « **Reply #66 on:** March 13, 2016, 01:13:57 PM »

I really like the staccato section after the melodic intro.

gm5k · « **Reply #67 on:** March 15, 2016, 08:41:37 PM »

Would anyone be interested in a video kinda showing how to play this song on a 6 string? Learned it recently by tuning down half a step and then playing in "drop" c#. Works out really well for the most part.

Definitely a top 3 favorite on the album for me.

MirrorMask · « **Reply #68 on:** March 20, 2016, 04:07:33 AM »

One minor detail about the beginning...

"Please excuse me, sir can you help me, where can I find this man?"

The live video shows Faythe showing a picture to the man... where did Faythe get a photo of Arhys? (Remember, she's looking for Arhys, not Gabriel - she knows nobody would give up his refuge, so he wants to talk to his brother instead)

Did she use some surveillance snapshot of a Nomac? downloaded it from Aryhs' future Facebook page? Every citizen is scheduled in the Empire archives and there are photos of everyone? Ravenskill seems a very medieval-ish kind of village and technology seems scarce there, so I doubt there were digital cameras, but even so, where do you think Faythe exactly got Arhys' picture?

erwinrafael · « **Reply #69 on:** March 20, 2016, 04:48:47 AM »

From the NOMACS, who take pics even in concert venues.

News: Video of online chat between fans and members of Dream Theater: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sx8cLlXnHpA&feature=youtu.be (*no chickens were harmed during the filming of this chat)

Author Topic: Ravenskill (Read 11994 times)