Lost Not Forgotten Appreciation thread!

[darkshade]

Great song, but I can't help think about Symphony X during the chorus. However, the guitar solo is probably my favorite part of the first half of the album.

It's a long time since SX had that much melody in a song.

well it reminds me of V: New Mythology Suite era, or earlier.

[jcmistat]

Was ranked at 6 or 7 after my first listen now its at 4 or 5. I originally thought the instrumental parts were a little too long but now I have no problem with it. Love the intro and the eastern tone of the song.

[The Letter M]

Anyone remember my Mash-Up DT names thread?

"The Ministry Of Lost Not Forgotten Souls"

It'd be epic, but it still wouldn't top "Learning To Live Forever"

Great song, and the opening is just epic. Perfect vibe and sound for the song/lyrics.

-Marc.

[SnakeEyes]

nothin g fictional about Shamen!

To a Christian, it's pretty fictional.  But, that's for another thread. 

[Paul]

I don't know if this has been mentioned elsewhere, but the first few bars of the piano intro (and when the guitar kicks and repeats the same theme) is slightly reminiscent of Princess Leia's theme from the original Star Wars movie.

[MasterShakezula]

I really enjoyed this song!

Star Wars reference, lyrics about history/fantasy, power metal type stuff, and most of all, the UNISON, are all reasons why it's awesome!

[m0hawk]

I don't know if this has been mentioned elsewhere, but the first few bars of the piano intro (and when the guitar kicks and repeats the same theme) is slightly reminiscent of Princess Leia's theme from the original Star Wars movie.

Good point! Has JR ever admitted to being a Star Wars fan?

4:51 - 5:21  of LNF is

[BlobVanDam]

I don't know if this has been mentioned elsewhere, but the first few bars of the piano intro (and when the guitar kicks and repeats the same theme) is slightly reminiscent of Princess Leia's theme from the original Star Wars movie.

Good point! Has JR ever admitted to being a Star Wars fan?

4:51 - 5:21  of LNF is

JP has played a Star Wars tune in a solo section before. I want to say it was before Trial of Tears on Once in a Livetime, but I'm not going to listen to it just to find out.
So if there's any intentional SW reference in there, it would most likely be JP.

[m0hawk]

Yeah, it's pretty cool that JP loves movie scores. It gives DT a much grander sound.

[juice]

One of the best songs on the album! Top 3 at least! 

[hefdaddy42]

Anyone remember my Mash-Up DT names thread?

"The Ministry Of Lost Not Forgotten Souls"

It'd be epic, but it still wouldn't top "Learning To Live Forever"

Great song, and the opening is just epic. Perfect vibe and sound for the song/lyrics.

-Marc.

I remember that thread.  Cool stuff.

[Aquila Chrysaetos]

Although I still think the instrumental section in the beginning is way over the top, the rest of the song keeps getting more awesome.
The chorus sounds like warriors trampling their opposers.

[dvargas]

A. It shouldve opened the album.

B. Everytime I listen to the unison going into the main heavy verse riff I cant help but hear a crowd going crazy.

Awesome song.

[jdprsaga]

the unison!!!! just outstanding. what i like the most from that unison is John myung bass line... freaking killer!!!! i got crazy just listening to that bass line

[i am fabio]

Effing love this song guys...Dat tickle section is killer...and the piano intro....

[Ben_Jamin]

John Myung slays in this song.

[Snow_Dog]

Love the double kick in this.

[Dcrupi]

Obsessed with this song.  The verse/chorus action KILLS, especially the first time around.  Just brutal...one of my favorites on the album for sure.

[Kurai]

I don't know why everyone always says "unison". It's not a unison. At all lol. There are two licks harmonized, but that's it. It has nothing unisony.

And lol if anyone's interested, I learnt what the guitar plays and uploaded the GP file (GP6, with png screenshots for people who don't have it) to megaupload.
So, if anyone's interested: https://www.megaupload.com/?d=EPFF5WHY

[Cranky]

I don't know why everyone always says "unison". It's not a unison. At all lol. There are two licks harmonized, but that's it. It has nothing unisony.

And lol if anyone's interested, I learnt what the guitar plays and uploaded the GP file (GP6, with png screenshots for people who don't have it) to megaupload.
So, if anyone's interested: https://www.megaupload.com/?d=EPFF5WHY

Ohhh, so that's how you play it.. Thanks mate, I'm gonna be doodling around with this for a bit. 

[TheCor]

Pretty much everything about this song just slams, easily my favorite from the ADTOE.  I better hear it live Oct. 2nd in Chicago!

[Jamariquay]

I don't know if this has been mentioned elsewhere, but the first few bars of the piano intro (and when the guitar kicks and repeats the same theme) is slightly reminiscent of Princess Leia's theme from the original Star Wars movie.

Good point! Has JR ever admitted to being a Star Wars fan?

4:51 - 5:21  of LNF is

JP has played a Star Wars tune in a solo section before. I want to say it was before Trial of Tears on Once in a Livetime, but I'm not going to listen to it just to find out.
So if there's any intentional SW reference in there, it would most likely be JP.

It was Voices.

Lost Not Forgotten is a decent song.

[1neeto]

It is definitely one of those songs that takes a few listens before you really like it. Call me weird but if I could live without the chorus.

[obscure]

love at first sight.... and still growing on me...

[The Silent Cody]

LNF was my least favourite song after first listen. That wiggly-diddly section was odd chorus was too powerish, instrumental section was a mess, I liked only first verse and part after first chorus. BUT NOW!!!!
It's definitly my top 3!!! I love instrumental past, it's one of the best from ADTOE, love the chorus, love the beginning...love LNF!!!

[lanemeyer]

LNF was my first #1 song on the album... until about the 3-4th listen and it got replaced, but it's still a great song with a lot of parts that make it work for me:

   - James' vocals overall are great. Gritty without being too metalish (something his voice just isn't
     suited for).
   - The second verse is beautiful! Love how it's more narrative in terms of lyrics and James' voice is
     clean for it.
   - JP's solo!  I missed solos like this from JP.
   - JR's solo is also excellent!
   - And finally... that ending chorus is HUGE! MM's ride and the "entended" section give this song a
     great finale... very satisfying.

[The Silent Cody]

Totally agree lonemeyer!! Second verse has that second part which is so awesome. JP is playing open strings which are so beautiful and fitted so well. Also I love the ending of JP main solo in instrumental part. And Jordan solo reminds me of I%W so much.

[FretMuppet]

The drumming during the tickle section needs more appreciation! 

[jdprsaga]

I don't know why everyone always says "unison". It's not a unison. At all lol. There are two licks harmonized, but that's it. It has nothing unisony.

cause it's easy to call it that way, everyone knows what you a referencing to. I still don't get the tickles name so i'll stick with unison.

[The Silent Cody]

The bass and drumming during the tickle section needs more appreciation! 

corrected

[Cranky]

For my version of Lost Not Forgotten, I cut out the intro, the tickle section, the first verse, left the chorus, took out the breakdown, the second verse, the bridge, left the chorus, took out the entire instrumental section, left the chorus, and took out the outro...

So, in the end, I was left with 3 choruses, so I cut two of them out, and was left with 1 chorus, and that is the current version that I listen to. 

[ishak540m]

For my version of Lost Not Forgotten, I cut out the intro, the tickle section, the first verse, left the chorus, took out the breakdown, the second verse, the bridge, left the chorus, took out the entire instrumental section, left the chorus, and took out the outro...

So, in the end, I was left with 3 choruses, so I cut two of them out, and was left with 1 chorus, and that is the current version that I listen to. 

WTF?   

[energythief]

For my version of Lost Not Forgotten, I cut out the intro, the tickle section, the first verse, left the chorus, took out the breakdown, the second verse, the bridge, left the chorus, took out the entire instrumental section, left the chorus, and took out the outro...

So, in the end, I was left with 3 choruses, so I cut two of them out, and was left with 1 chorus, and that is the current version that I listen to. 

Um... mind sharing it? I'd love to hear what the hell you did.

[Adami]

The hell is the tickle section?

[Cranky]

For my version of Lost Not Forgotten, I cut out the intro, the tickle section, the first verse, left the chorus, took out the breakdown, the second verse, the bridge, left the chorus, took out the entire instrumental section, left the chorus, and took out the outro...

So, in the end, I was left with 3 choruses, so I cut two of them out, and was left with 1 chorus, and that is the current version that I listen to. 

Um... mind sharing it? I'd love to hear what the hell you did.

I was just kidding, man!
That would mean that the version I have is only like 30 seconds long.

Actually, I did edit the song a little bit, cut out some parts that stopped me from enjoying the song a bit,

I shortened the "tickle" section, and took out a little bit from the instrumental section, and I enjoy it a lot more.