Dream Theater self titled album discussion - [SPOILER FREE DISCUSSION ONLY]

[snapple]

Everyone said the same thing about ADTOE, and that ended up being miles better than anything post SFAM.

Not true, SDOIT is some of the best artwork for a DT album, SC was good too. With BCSL things just started to go downhill, and with this cover it looks like it's going to keep going downhill.

EDIT: I wish that it was somewhat theater themed seeing how it's self-titled.

I meant musically.

[aprilethereal]

Everyone said the same thing about ADTOE, and that ended up being miles better than anything post SFAM.

Not true, SDOIT is some of the best artwork for a DT album, SC was good too. With BCSL things just started to go downhill, and with this cover it looks like it's going to keep going downhill.

EDIT: I wish that it was somewhat theater themed seeing how it's self-titled.

I meant musically.

Still not true.

[jdprsaga]

EDIT: I wish that it was somewhat theater themed seeing how it's self-titled.

If a shot of the sun coming behind earth where you can see the sunrise (could be a sunset too) line day and night division isn't MAJESTIC enough for the forum, then I give up with the forum.

We do can see the MAJESTY symbol and not reference to the actual name of the band - I guess that's who they feel they really are! -

just my two cents.

[Kotowboy]

Disclaimer: I love the cover art and I'm not really bothered by the cut. But, that being said, imagine:

Something like this ?

[Red_Queen]

Disclaimer: I love the cover art and I'm not really bothered by the cut. But, that being said, imagine:

Something like this ?

Jesus !!! Good work !

[Another_Won]

I do like how the light is behind the logo and the effect it creates.  However, the extra planet and red stuff is too much.  I really like the minimalistic approach.  Just the Majesty logo, which was the original name and on the very first album, and a little bit of perspective with the planet and barley any sun.

[Jinx]

Yeah, also the Majesty logo needs more Brooklyn Bridge

[Whatsername]

Question, since I've seen the phrase thrown around a few times, wtf is a blast beat?

[BlobVanDam]

Question, since I've seen the phrase thrown around a few times, wtf is a blast beat?

It's a type of drum beat that's basically really fast alternating bass drum / snare. The only time DT have ever used one is at 14:44 - 14:58 of A Nightmare to Remember. It's more common in death metal / black metal etc.

[Moor]

Yeah, also the Majesty logo needs more Brooklyn Bridge

[Whatsername]

Question, since I've seen the phrase thrown around a few times, wtf is a blast beat?

It's a type of drum beat that's basically really fast alternating bass drum / snare. The only time DT have ever used one is at 14:44 - 14:58 of A Nightmare to Remember. It's more common in death metal / black metal etc.

*goes to listen to A Nightmare to Remember because she can't remember how that part goes*

[sueño]

Yeah, also the Majesty logo needs more Brooklyn Bridge

And cow bell

[YtseJamittaja]

Yeah, also the Majesty logo needs more Brooklyn Bridge

And cow bell

And Portnoy peeking behind the planet.










Okay, that wasn't funny anymore.

[Whatsername]

Question, since I've seen the phrase thrown around a few times, wtf is a blast beat?

It's a type of drum beat that's basically really fast alternating bass drum / snare. The only time DT have ever used one is at 14:44 - 14:58 of A Nightmare to Remember. It's more common in death metal / black metal etc.

*goes to listen to A Nightmare to Remember because she can't remember how that part goes*

I return after listening to that section, and I have one thing to say.

Fuck that shit.

Just kidding, I'm just personally not a big fan of that, though it's impressive as hell.

[bosk1]

Question, since I've seen the phrase thrown around a few times, wtf is a blast beat?

It's a type of drum beat that's basically really fast alternating bass drum / snare. The only time DT have ever used one is at 14:44 - 14:58 of A Nightmare to Remember. It's more common in death metal / black metal etc.

*goes to listen to A Nightmare to Remember because she can't remember how that part goes*

I return after listening to that section, and I have one thing to say.

Fuck that shit.

Just kidding, I'm just personally not a big fan of that, though it's impressive as hell.

Here's a good explanation, and he plays them slowly so you can get a good feel for what's actually going on:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18oaIznHoOI

Here's a solo where he incorporates a lot of blast beats:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mg2EyWA0Jxc

Hope that helps.

[dparrott]

I like bands that tap into many genres, even if for a small part.  A little blast beat here, a little jazzy part there, a couple of heavy songs...keeps things interesting.  That's why I like Blur so much, they cover such a wide range of genres yet still sound like themselves.

[Big Hath]

I can definitively say that Nef did not use the correct Majesty logo in his highly informative and entertaining artwork.

[Labrie1984]

When are you expecting a single from the new álbum? I'm eager to taste a Little bit of it

[serrano]

Soon

[bosk1]

Official tour name has been released.

For those rooting for "Dream Theatour," sorry. 

[hefdaddy42]

I like bands that tap into many genres, even if for a small part.  A little blast beat here, a little jazzy part there, a couple of heavy songs...keeps things interesting. 

IIRC, the blast beat technique actually started in jazz.

[?]

Some bands I am a fan of have used blast beats, but I think it would be wise for DT to stay away from them (although I bet MM could handle them better than MP did).

Official tour name has been released.

For those rooting for "Dream Theatour," sorry. 

I wasn't rooting for it, despite being the one who came up with the name

[dparrott]

Soon

Ughhh.  Not the "S" word again 

[BlastParadigm]

Hope the "soon" is in normal time, and not Valve time 

[abydos]

Cool titles. Excited.

[bosk1]

IIRC, the blast beat technique actually started in jazz.

That is correct.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blast_beat

[nestcmartin]

I'd say we'll hear the single before the pre-orders start. They have to sell the new material, and considering they've confirmed pre-orders will start this month... I'm calling it: we'll have a single before the end of july.

[MoraWintersoul]

I was really rooting for Dream Theatour, can we all call it like that until they cave in? or at least produce an inside joke.

[lyfeternl]

Anyone else watching the drummer auditions to "scratch the itch" while we wait for snippets, RR studio videos, etc? 

[hefdaddy42]

IIRC, the blast beat technique actually started in jazz.

That is correct.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blast_beat

I wrote wikipedia.

[bosk1]

  I thought you just spoke it into existence on Day 8.

[Elite]

I learned something today, thanks!

[hefdaddy42]

  I thought you just spoke it into existence on Day 8.

Let the plebes have their myths.  It keeps them from becoming too disruptive.

[bosk1]

As long as they don't go around saying you created France or Cleveland, you're all good?

[Zydar]

Sooo, how about that upcoming DT album? Can't wait.