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Wim Kruithof

Quote from: MetropolisWatches on July 19, 2024, 04:27:47 PMand the vibe established on some of the best Falling Into Infinity tracks (New Millennium...[/b].

How on earth can one intertwine 'some of the best' with 'New Millennium', I wonder.

Max Kuehnau

So would I (in fact it's no secret that I don't listen to any of their MP era albums), but, as diverse as their discography is (to me that's a good thing), it's bound to happen that people will love FII (and indeed New Milennium or any other DT album that might be divisive to some) I don't understand why some people choose what they choose to listen to, but then again *they* might not understand why I only listen to MM era DT ever since he came on. No shame in any of this IMHO.
All my natural instincts are begging me to stop
But somehow I carry on, heading for the top
A physical absurdity, a tremendous mental game
Helping me understand exactly who I am

TAC

Quote from: Max Kuehnau on July 21, 2024, 01:30:25 PMSo would I (in fact it's no secret that I don't listen to any of their MP era albums), but, as diverse as their discography is (to me that's a good thing), it's bound to happen that people will love FII (and indeed New Milennium or any other DT album that might be divisive to some) I don't understand why some people choose what they choose to listen to, but then again *they* might not understand why I only listen to MM era DT ever since he came on. No shame in any of this IMHO.


How come?
Quote from: wkiml on June 08, 2012, 09:06:35 AMwould have thought the same thing but seeing the OP was TAC i immediately thought Maiden or DT related
Quote from: Stadler on February 08, 2025, 12:49:43 PMI wouldn't argue this.

Max Kuehnau

the more I progressed on my instrument, I began to notice any flaws in any kind of music (DT too), so why should I listen to something I don't enjoy? (in a nutshell), amongst other things (but as I said, I'd never judge anyone for liking anything MP does, I just don't (anymore))
All my natural instincts are begging me to stop
But somehow I carry on, heading for the top
A physical absurdity, a tremendous mental game
Helping me understand exactly who I am

brakkum

Quote from: Max Kuehnau on July 21, 2024, 02:10:00 PMthe more I progressed on my instrument, I began to notice any flaws in any kind of music (DT too), so why should I listen to something I don't enjoy? (in a nutshell), amongst other things (but as I said, I'd never judge anyone for liking anything MP does, I just don't (anymore))

huh?

Max Kuehnau

imprecise notes (they appear with DT too, especially when listening closely, which I always do with anything). No precision, no music, that's it. (very basically)
All my natural instincts are begging me to stop
But somehow I carry on, heading for the top
A physical absurdity, a tremendous mental game
Helping me understand exactly who I am

WilliamMunny

Quote from: Max Kuehnau on July 21, 2024, 02:19:19 PMimprecise notes (they appear with DT too, especially when listening closely, which I always do with anything). No precision, no music, that's it. (very basically)

Entitled to your opinion, but when I think of DT, 'precision' is literally one of the first words comes to mind.

Jamesman42

Quote from: Max Kuehnau on July 21, 2024, 02:10:00 PMthe more I progressed on my instrument, I began to notice any flaws in any kind of music (DT too), so why should I listen to something I don't enjoy? (in a nutshell), amongst other things (but as I said, I'd never judge anyone for liking anything MP does, I just don't (anymore))
:lol :lol :lol


What is the flawless and exalted music you listen to??
\o\ lol /o/

Progmaniac1988

#3228
All are entitled to their own opinions. With me I am more attracted to what makes me "feel" and MP's playing personally does that for me. Mangini may be more precise, but I never got the same feels. I do see if someone listens to music more for what sounds more "perfect and on the exact clock" would definitely be more attracted to MM. That's just not how I listen to music personally. Nothing wrong if that's how some do. I think both drummers are brilliant in completely different ways. I just have my preference, as we all do. We can just agree to disagree in our preferences I suppose.

Trav

Quote from: Max Kuehnau on July 21, 2024, 02:19:19 PMimprecise notes (they appear with DT too, especially when listening closely, which I always do with anything). No precision, no music, that's it. (very basically)

Well, you do call yourself an "emotionless brainiac".

Glasser

High expectation moments for me have always had great results. Scenes From A Memory, the comeback album delivered big and A Dramatic Turn Of Events, MM's first album was also very solid. So I expect the MP return album to surpass expectations.

brakkum


Progmaniac1988

Quote from: brakkum on July 21, 2024, 07:10:27 PMMan, waiting is the pits

No Joke... no DT album wait in the past has felt this long lol. I thought ADTOE felt like forever. This definitely has it beat now lol

nobloodyname

#3233
Quote from: Trav86 on July 21, 2024, 05:40:50 PMWell, you do call yourself an "emotionless brainiac".

Well, Max has previously explained he's on the autistic spectrum. Once I knew that, it became easier to understand his often unique and always fascinating perspective on Dream Theater's music.

CraftyCaleb2483

Quote from: WilliamMunny on July 21, 2024, 03:14:09 PMEntitled to your opinion, but when I think of DT, 'precision' is literally one of the first words comes to mind.
You got that right
Quote from: twosuitsluke on October 14, 2024, 02:27:06 PMCaleb also has way better taste
Quote from: Evermind on March 30, 2025, 10:35:41 AMI'm gonna send 1) stuff that's too heavy 2) stuff that's too proggy 3) singers that sound like Freddie Mercury. Hope that sounds good.

crystalstars17

#3235
Quote from: Caleb on July 22, 2024, 12:56:32 AMYou got that right

I'm definitely in the camp that thinks MM is the more precise drummer.*

*Editing to say that this is purely from a listener/preference perspective, I do not play drums or know anything about drum technique.
The impossible is never out of reach

emtee

It's been a really enjoyable last few months digging back into DT's discography. Can't wait for the new one.


TheBarstoolWarrior

Quote from: crystalstars17 on July 22, 2024, 04:02:53 AMI'm definitely in the camp that thinks MM is the more precise drummer.*

*Editing to say that this is purely from a listener/preference perspective, I do not play drums or know anything about drum technique.


Don't worry. It is about as solid a fact you can find in the subjective world of music. I don't play drums either but it is clear.
Disclaimer: All opinions stated are my own unless otherwise specified. I do not personally know any present or former members of DT. From time to time where the context is or should be obvious, I may decline to explicitly label my words as opinion. I cannot predict the future.

Max Kuehnau

Quote from: Trav86 on July 21, 2024, 05:40:50 PMWell, you do call yourself an "emotionless brainiac".
I do (because both aspects are accurate descriptions of me in a way I think), but that was nothing I came up with, but rather that stemmed from what some people I worked with meant to be an insult towards me. I never did consider this to be an insult, and so I ran with it. Yes I do have a sense of humour. (which might surprise some people)
All my natural instincts are begging me to stop
But somehow I carry on, heading for the top
A physical absurdity, a tremendous mental game
Helping me understand exactly who I am

Max Kuehnau

Quote from: Jamesman42 on July 21, 2024, 04:32:24 PM:lol :lol :lol


What is the flawless and exalted music you listen to??
Kraftwerk, Sade, Toto (including any artist they worked for, because I know it won't sound naff), Steve Vai, Frank Zappa, MM era DT, 1970s jazz fusion and jazz fusion in general (in no order,I like to think my taste is broad, but you'll notice that most people usually would notice that most music I enjoy requires precision), and of course including any album my drumming heroes appear on (yes, I pick albums I listen to based on who plays on it)
All my natural instincts are begging me to stop
But somehow I carry on, heading for the top
A physical absurdity, a tremendous mental game
Helping me understand exactly who I am

Max Kuehnau

#3240
Quote from: nobloodyname on July 21, 2024, 10:24:11 PMWell, Max has previously explained he's on the autistic spectrum. Once I knew that, it became easier to understand his often unique and always fascinating perspective on Dream Theater's music.
You are one of the very few to describe my perspectives in this way, seriously. If anything, the most common of reactions I get is misunderstanding and being called a loonie. (or worse, never here and not that I'd mind, but it happened more often than one might think) Or, another one of the classics (as it were): "You're not a "true" musician, you're an athlete" (or a computer programmer, you get the idea) I just brush it off and switch on my click and keep going :D
All my natural instincts are begging me to stop
But somehow I carry on, heading for the top
A physical absurdity, a tremendous mental game
Helping me understand exactly who I am

Progmaniac1988

I may not agree with your opinion Max, but I definitely respect it. We all should listen to music we enjoy. Whatever that entails. So if what you perceive as perfect precision is what makes you happy brother that's all that really matters. Definitely helped understanding your point of view hearing your explanation. I haven't been here long enough to know a lot of members more personal stuff, but I'm starting to catch on lol. As I've gotten older my needing to argue over differences in taste have slowed lol

Max Kuehnau

Quote from: Progmaniac1988 on July 21, 2024, 07:41:09 PMNo Joke... no DT album wait in the past has felt this long lol. I thought ADTOE felt like forever. This definitely has it beat now lol
waiting for The Astonishing (and including the some of the earlier albums when I first became a fan, especially Met2) was up there for me too :D
All my natural instincts are begging me to stop
But somehow I carry on, heading for the top
A physical absurdity, a tremendous mental game
Helping me understand exactly who I am

Max Kuehnau

Quote from: Progmaniac1988 on July 22, 2024, 01:15:19 PMI may not agree with your opinion Max, but I definitely respect it. We all should listen to music we enjoy. Whatever that entails. So if what you perceive as perfect precision is what makes you happy brother that's all that really matters. Definitely helped understanding your point of view hearing your explanation. I haven't been here long enough to know a lot of members more personal stuff, but I'm starting to catch on lol. As I've gotten older my needing to argue over differences in taste have slowed lol
yeah I can see that. All I can say is that I mostly focus on how to play well (for myself that is) and if anyone here likes what I have to say, then that's nice too. And I'm well aware that the way I approach music is far from common, but it's what works well for me. (I might have stopped playing had I approached it the way most people do, no thanks :D )
All my natural instincts are begging me to stop
But somehow I carry on, heading for the top
A physical absurdity, a tremendous mental game
Helping me understand exactly who I am

Max Kuehnau

Quote from: TheBarstoolWarrior on July 22, 2024, 05:26:04 AMDon't worry. It is about as solid a fact you can find in the subjective world of music. I don't play drums either but it is clear.
yeah she's able to notice it
All my natural instincts are begging me to stop
But somehow I carry on, heading for the top
A physical absurdity, a tremendous mental game
Helping me understand exactly who I am

Wim Kruithof

Quote from: Max Kuehnau on July 22, 2024, 01:20:33 PMAnd I'm well aware that the way I approach music is far from common, but it's what works well for me.

I'm in 'the strange camp' also. I only listen to Dream Theater 99% of the times and they're all that matters to me musically. One can call that odd also.

I've lived 35 years without knowing their existence, but once I came in (2017) they soked up all my musical interest. Nothing else matters anymore, not even Metallica. But - although I've never been diagnosed - I know deep inside I am somewhere in the Autism spectrum also.

Wim Kruithof

Bottom-line Max, I really am glad you decided to stay. I know you thought of leaving the Dream Theater-forum train but it is all these different colours that makes the painting beautiful. And you bring a unique colour to the palet.

Max Kuehnau

Quote from: Wim Kruithof on July 22, 2024, 01:39:13 PMI'm in 'the strange camp' also. I only listen to Dream Theater 99% of the times and they're all that matters to me musically. One can call that odd also.

I've lived 35 years without knowing their existence, but once I came in (2017) they soked up all my musical interest. Nothing else matters anymore, not even Metallica. But - although I've never been diagnosed - I know deep inside I am somewhere in the Autism spectrum also.
nice pun action concerning Metallica :D And it's no secret that DT's music attracts all the weirdos (which is nice)
All my natural instincts are begging me to stop
But somehow I carry on, heading for the top
A physical absurdity, a tremendous mental game
Helping me understand exactly who I am

Trav

Max, hopefully you don't think my comment earlier was meant to be an insult. It wasn't. And while I obviously have a different view of music than you do, as long you find joy, that's what matters. I know my musical tastes don't match up with most here!

Max Kuehnau

All my natural instincts are begging me to stop
But somehow I carry on, heading for the top
A physical absurdity, a tremendous mental game
Helping me understand exactly who I am

Progmaniac1988

Quote from: Max Kuehnau on July 22, 2024, 01:18:07 PMwaiting for The Astonishing (and including the some of the earlier albums when I first became a fan, especially Met2) was up there for me too :D

Astonishing I will agree felt like an oddly long wait! I went from homelessness to being married to my best friend and getting a condo between DT12 and the astonishing 😂

Progmaniac1988

Well I'm glad all us weirdos are here. Nice to have like minded people seeing how special DT are, btw Max you mentioned liking fusion. I was recently listening to Mahavishnu's "apocalypse" for the first time in years, and I forgot the insanity of that album!

Max Kuehnau

brilliant. Check out Enigmatic Ocean by Jean Luc Ponty (who also appears on Apocalypse), which is that album times 10.
All my natural instincts are begging me to stop
But somehow I carry on, heading for the top
A physical absurdity, a tremendous mental game
Helping me understand exactly who I am

Progmaniac1988

Quote from: Max Kuehnau on July 22, 2024, 02:48:32 PMbrilliant. Check out Enigmatic Ocean by Jean Luc Ponty (who also appears on Apocalypse), which is that album times 10.

Will do man, Jean Luc Ponty is fantastic, I never heard that album. I'll give it a listen on the drive to work tomorrow. Thanks for the recommendation.

BlackInk

Quote from: Adami on July 20, 2024, 09:42:59 AMThe high scream things from James I can remember are one of the verses in the background on In The Name of God, and the choruses to Build Me Up, Break Me Down. Both cool, but I didn't find them necessary.

Man that verse in In the Name of God is such a badass part. One of the more intense moments of their discography and it's achieved completely without going ballistic on speed.