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Started by emtee, April 14, 2011, 10:37:22 AM

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Would The Count Of Tuscany Be In Your Top 10 DT Songs?

Yes
94 (61%)
No
60 (39%)

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jonny108

#35
April 15, 2011, 04:49:39 AM
Quote from: bösk1 on April 14, 2011, 08:26:14 PM
My biggest problem with it is that the volume swell section is too long and sucks away all the momentum of the song. 

I love that section.  I think the simplicity of it brings out it's beauty and fits with story incredibly well. :)

Raoul Sanchez

#36
April 15, 2011, 05:17:03 AM
Quote from: jonny108 on April 15, 2011, 04:49:39 AM
Quote from: bösk1 on April 14, 2011, 08:26:14 PM
My biggest problem with it is that the volume swell section is too long and sucks away all the momentum of the song. 

I love that section.  I think the simplicity of it brings out it's beauty and fits with story incredibly well. :)

Same, it's probably my favorite part. The way it builds into the next section is perfect.

Tomislav95

#37
April 15, 2011, 06:33:34 AM
Best song of BC&SL and maybe best after Octavarium album

darkshot

#38
April 15, 2011, 07:52:59 AM
Quote from: Jirpo on April 15, 2011, 03:34:07 AM
I imagined a green sunny park.

Interesting I've always imagined a marsh or swamp, which is kind of more depressing and doesn't really fit with the silver linings bit.  I wonder if they are going to play off of the final sounds of BCSL for their next album, maybe starting off with the bird sounds.

Mladen

#39
April 15, 2011, 09:29:46 AM
No

Maybe top 20...

ShadowWalker

#40
April 15, 2011, 10:21:44 AM
Not a single post SFAM track would make my top 10, and the only one that would have any shot at the top 20 would be SoC...

ricky

#41
April 15, 2011, 11:35:23 AM
um.

what does that have to do with tcot?

changing_seasons

#42
April 15, 2011, 11:44:57 AM
The Count of Tuscany is my top 1 Dream Theater song.

utopiarun

#43
April 15, 2011, 12:34:18 PM
This my first post so please be gentle!

I said no, it's really good but not a top 10. My reasons: the volume swell thing is way too long IMO. And I am not a lyrics guy but these are really cheesy.

ricky

#44
April 15, 2011, 12:49:19 PM
Quote from: utopiarun on April 15, 2011, 12:34:18 PM
This my first post so please be gentle!

I said no, it's really good but not a top 10. My reasons: the volume swell thing is way too long IMO. And I am not a lyrics guy but these are really cheesy.

welcome to DTF!

i agree that the the lyrics, at times, can be somewhat cheesy, but what i've found out is that looking at the song as a whole is essential. how the lyrics, music, solos, everything - fits together, and in that respect, it is an awesome song. Everything seems to fall into place.

LieLowTheWantedMan

#45
April 15, 2011, 02:17:12 PM
Not top 10, but close. It's probably my favourite DT song riff-wise.

orcus116

#46
April 15, 2011, 02:18:03 PM
Not even remotely close to top 10.

Gadough

#47
April 15, 2011, 02:44:42 PM
It would have made my Top 10 if they had cut out the atmospheric noodling about 12-13 minutes in.

ricky

#48
April 15, 2011, 02:48:06 PM
Quote from: Gadough on April 15, 2011, 02:44:42 PM
It would have made my Top 10 if they had cut out the atmospheric noodling about 12-13 minutes in.

gadough, you my homie, but i got to call you out on this one.

i luv rudess and his cosmic orgasm atmosphere greatness.

Ħ

#49
April 15, 2011, 02:54:20 PM
I think so.  When BCSL came out, it was easily in the top 3, but now I think it would be around 8-10.  I agree that it's the best on the album, but if ANTR had ended after the Beautiful Agony section, that would have won.

darkshade

#50
April 15, 2011, 03:33:50 PM
Musically, it's a near-perfect song. The vocals in the chorus are hit or miss for me, but I dont mind them. I voted yes, but TCOT usually alternates between 10, 11 and 12th place. I think ANTR is a hair better

energythief

#51
April 15, 2011, 07:18:29 PM
Quote from: orcus116 on April 15, 2011, 02:18:03 PM
Not even remotely close to top 10.

I am liking the way you think. This song stinks!

Jirpo

#52
April 16, 2011, 04:39:09 AM
Quote from: darkshot on April 15, 2011, 07:52:59 AM
Quote from: Jirpo on April 15, 2011, 03:34:07 AM
I imagined a green sunny park.

Interesting I've always imagined a marsh or swamp, which is kind of more depressing and doesn't really fit with the silver linings bit.  I wonder if they are going to play off of the final sounds of BCSL for their next album, maybe starting off with the bird sounds.
Interesting, its cool that we all imagine different things.

Quarter_Cask

#53
April 16, 2011, 04:47:32 AM
top 20 - instrumental version

italianoman

#54
April 16, 2011, 03:27:53 PM
HA, I feel like a tool because the volume swell section is one of my favorite parts on the entire album along with the second section in ANTR. Maybe I'm just an ambient/down tempo weirdo. I did initially laugh at the lyrics, of course, but it's almost like I no longer hear the words anymore...just the vocal melody. Definitely around sixth or seventh on my top bajillion.

adameastment

#55
April 16, 2011, 05:59:38 PM
Quote from: emtee on April 14, 2011, 10:37:22 AM
My daughter texted me today from college..."dad I'm totally addicted to the Count Of Tuscany" which I find TOTALLY
COOL! So anyways it prompted me to pull the album out and man oh man I really LOVE this song. I think it's among
the best of modern era DT. As of this point in time it does belong in my top 10 DT songs. Just amazing!
Me and your daughter have something in common.. :P

TheOutlawXanadu

#56
April 16, 2011, 08:38:43 PM
The beginning of the song is legitimately amazing. The rest of the song is amazing in a Tommy Wiseau's The Room kind of way.

Not in my top ten, but then again, I am the original unseasoned fan...

Ħ

#57
April 16, 2011, 09:56:32 PM
Quote from: energythief on April 15, 2011, 07:18:29 PM
Quote from: orcus116 on April 15, 2011, 02:18:03 PM
Not even remotely close to top 10.

I am liking the way you think. This song stinks!
wha?

hefdaddy42

#58
April 17, 2011, 02:49:07 AM
Quote from: italianoman on April 16, 2011, 03:27:53 PM
HA, I feel like a tool because the volume swell section is one of my favorite parts on the entire album along with the second section in ANTR.
Don't feel like a tool.  That's a cool section.  If some other people don't like it, that's OK.  I'm sure you dislike parts of other songs that they adore (as do I).  That's what makes the world go round.
Quote from: BlobVanDam on December 11, 2014, 08:19:46 PMHef is right on all things. Except for when I disagree with him. In which case he's probably still right.

Aramatheis

#59
April 17, 2011, 05:43:32 AM
Quote from: Implode on April 14, 2011, 12:44:42 PM
Last I ranked, it was number 3.
Same. TCOT, ACOS and 8V are always my top 3 (although I'm not sure how they would rank against each other)

Frosthawk

#60
April 17, 2011, 09:25:51 AM
I'm also a first time poster so hi guys!

I would say TCoT doesn't quite make it into my top 10, but it's very close. Like a lot of others I absolutely love the last 5 minutes or so, and the first 3, both of which I say are among the best musical passages DT's composed since SDoIT imo.

Ħ

#61
April 17, 2011, 12:33:41 PM
Quote from: Frosthawk on April 17, 2011, 09:25:51 AM
I'm also a first time poster so hi guys!

I would say TCoT doesn't quite make it into my top 10, but it's very close. Like a lot of others I absolutely love the last 5 minutes or so, and the first 3, both of which I say are among the best musical passages DT's composed since SDoIT imo.


Welcome!

And I totally agree with you on all accounts.

Jamesman42

#62
April 17, 2011, 03:09:59 PM
Top 5 song for me. It is just so good that I cannot describe it.

Regarding the swell section, I think it is fantastic. There is great atmosphere thanks to Rudess.
\o\ lol /o/

xShammas

#63
April 17, 2011, 03:40:10 PM
Definitely a top 10 song for me. Being the best on the album, and better than some of the other "album bests".

Aramatheis

#64
April 17, 2011, 03:48:01 PM Last Edit: April 17, 2011, 08:28:25 PM by Aramatheis
Quote from: changing_seasons on April 15, 2011, 11:44:57 AM
The Count of Tuscany is my top 1 Dream Theater song.
I like you already.

Quote from: Jamesman on April 17, 2011, 03:09:59 PM
Top 5 song for me. It is just so good that I cannot describe it.

Regarding the swell section, I think it is fantastic. There is great atmosphere thanks to Rudess.
James, my man...  So far I think you're the only veteran DTF member to actually have it in their top 5. You've just earned +all my respect.

Quote from: ricky on April 15, 2011, 12:49:19 PM
i agree that the the lyrics, at times, can be somewhat cheesy, but what i've found out is that looking at the song as a whole is essential.
Hit that one right on the nose Ricky! I hate it when people diss this song because of the lyrics

Heretic

#65
April 17, 2011, 07:22:54 PM
It's definitely in my top ten... probably one of my most listened to DT songs, despite the length.

Nick

#66
April 17, 2011, 07:51:42 PM
The Count of Tuscany is a top 5 song for me, amazing song.

Jamesman42

#67
April 17, 2011, 08:11:36 PM
Quote from: Nick on April 17, 2011, 07:51:42 PM
The Count of Tuscany is a top 5 song for me, amazing song.

o/
\o\ lol /o/

Aramatheis

#68
April 17, 2011, 08:28:59 PM
Quote from: Nick on April 17, 2011, 07:51:42 PM
The Count of Tuscany is a top 5 song for me, amazing song.
You too? Nice!

ricky

#69
April 17, 2011, 08:33:06 PM
Quote from: Jamesman on April 17, 2011, 08:11:36 PM
Quote from: Nick on April 17, 2011, 07:51:42 PM
The Count of Tuscany is a top 5 song for me, amazing song.

o/

o/?
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