QuoteHey Everyone,
I know it's been a while since I last posted anything. All is going great in DT land. The new disc. is coming along amazing. I can't wait for everyone to hear the music. We are all so pumped to get this out and play it live. Great to see such a collection of cool people. You're all keeping this place alive and kicking. Take care and I'll pop in from time to time.
Until next time... arggghhh up with the sails.
CJS.
ARRRRRRR... tha Pirate speaks!
"Long time no post."
I love his interactions with the internet. :lol
Beat me to it.
Very cool.
Oh, I posted it in the chat thread but why not here too, this was from about 10 minutes before he posted that update:
(https://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/highaerials36/WHAT.jpg)
Made my freaking day.
This album could possibly be something very special.
Quote from: wolfking on March 22, 2011, 08:42:30 PM
This album could possibly be something very special.
I certainly hope so.
I can't wait to listen to it.
Oh James you tease.
James makes posts like this a lot and to be honest I'm really not a fan of them. It's like..."Ooh, we said we'd talk to the fans more with Mike gone. I guess I'd better whip up a message even though it basically says absolutely nothing."
Don't get me wrong, I love that he's making an effort to interact with the fans, I just wish he'd say something more substantial.
"The new disc is coming along amazing." = substantial
When was the last time a musician said anything but that during recording?
rumborak
^ My sentiments exactly.
I appreciate any acknowledgment from musicians to fans, so I appreciate these kinds of posts lol
Quote from: Global Laziness on March 22, 2011, 09:10:37 PM
James makes posts like this a lot and to be honest I'm really not a fan of them. It's like..."Ooh, we said we'd talk to the fans more with Mike gone. I guess I'd better whip up a message even though it basically says absolutely nothing."
Don't get me wrong, I love that he's making an effort to interact with the fans, I just wish he'd say something more substantial.
Everything is never enough. :neverusethis:
I guess I would rather have the update than nothing.
Joey Jordison has given interviews prior to the last three Slipknot albums saying each time, "You're gonna love it, it's heavy as fuck." Apparently without realizing he said the same exact thing last time.
Quote from: glaurung on March 22, 2011, 09:51:57 PM
Quote from: Global Laziness on March 22, 2011, 09:10:37 PM
James makes posts like this a lot and to be honest I'm really not a fan of them. It's like..."Ooh, we said we'd talk to the fans more with Mike gone. I guess I'd better whip up a message even though it basically says absolutely nothing."
Don't get me wrong, I love that he's making an effort to interact with the fans, I just wish he'd say something more substantial.
Everything is never enough. :neverusethis:
Shut up. :lol
If it wasn't for emoticons, you'd both be enemies by now. :tard
Quote from: Global Laziness on March 22, 2011, 10:02:05 PM
Quote from: glaurung on March 22, 2011, 09:51:57 PM
Quote from: Global Laziness on March 22, 2011, 09:10:37 PM
James makes posts like this a lot and to be honest I'm really not a fan of them. It's like..."Ooh, we said we'd talk to the fans more with Mike gone. I guess I'd better whip up a message even though it basically says absolutely nothing."
Don't get me wrong, I love that he's making an effort to interact with the fans, I just wish he'd say something more substantial.
Everything is never enough. :neverusethis:
Shut up. :lol
It's so true, though! :lol
Quote from: dongringo on March 22, 2011, 09:16:39 PM
"The new disc is coming along amazing." = substantial
Also, speculation:
Does this mean the album is under 80 minutes? That's rather important information.
JLB tweet:
"Hey Everyone. Sorry haven't been here for a while. Were moving forward and it is sick what's going down. Can't wait for u to hear this."
Quote from: Jamesman on March 22, 2011, 10:08:33 PM
If it wasn't for emoticons, you'd both be enemies by now. :tard
That tard face wasn't me being sarcastic. It was an impression of him, because he's a big fat tard face.
Quote from: glaurung on March 22, 2011, 10:15:52 PM
Quote from: Jamesman on March 22, 2011, 10:08:33 PM
If it wasn't for emoticons, you'd both be enemies by now. :tard
That tard face wasn't me being sarcastic. It was an impression of him, because he's a big fat tard face.
WHAT?! >:(
Quote from: Global Laziness on March 22, 2011, 09:10:37 PM
James makes posts like this a lot and to be honest I'm really not a fan of them. It's like..."Ooh, we said we'd talk to the fans more with Mike gone. I guess I'd better whip up a message even though it basically says absolutely nothing."
Don't get me wrong, I love that he's making an effort to interact with the fans, I just wish he'd say something more substantial.
Hey, it's way, way,
waaaaaaaaayyyyyyyy better than Portnoy's decision to announce
Black Clouds & Silver Linings as an album of "The Glass Prison", "Octavarium", "Metropolis, pt. 1", "A Change of Seasons", and "Learning to Live" (I think I got the song titles right). That was probably one of the biggest gatherer-of-false-hopes that's ever been said. And I don't mean that out of disrespect to that album, but to rile people up by saying the album is like their most classic songs is just silly.
Quote from: Aniland on March 22, 2011, 10:36:51 PM
Quote from: Global Laziness on March 22, 2011, 09:10:37 PM
James makes posts like this a lot and to be honest I'm really not a fan of them. It's like..."Ooh, we said we'd talk to the fans more with Mike gone. I guess I'd better whip up a message even though it basically says absolutely nothing."
Don't get me wrong, I love that he's making an effort to interact with the fans, I just wish he'd say something more substantial.
Hey, it's way, way, waaaaaaaaayyyyyyyy better than Portnoy's decision to announce Black Clouds & Silver Linings as an album of "The Glass Prison", "Octavarium", "Metropolis, pt. 1", "A Change of Seasons", and "Learning to Live" (I think I got the song titles right). That was probably one of the biggest gatherer-of-false-hopes that's ever been said. And I don't mean that out of disrespect to that album, but to rile people up by saying the album is like their most classic songs is just silly.
Haha, wow, I'd forgotten all about that...
Me too. Damn, couldn't have been further from the truth. :lol
Anyway I think it's cool that LaBrie is doing some of this fan interaction stuff. Why is it that every time the guy speaks he has to reveal new information about the album?
-J
Quote from: Global Laziness on March 22, 2011, 10:43:51 PM
Quote from: Aniland on March 22, 2011, 10:36:51 PM
Quote from: Global Laziness on March 22, 2011, 09:10:37 PM
James makes posts like this a lot and to be honest I'm really not a fan of them. It's like..."Ooh, we said we'd talk to the fans more with Mike gone. I guess I'd better whip up a message even though it basically says absolutely nothing."
Don't get me wrong, I love that he's making an effort to interact with the fans, I just wish he'd say something more substantial.
Hey, it's way, way, waaaaaaaaayyyyyyyy better than Portnoy's decision to announce Black Clouds & Silver Linings as an album of "The Glass Prison", "Octavarium", "Metropolis, pt. 1", "A Change of Seasons", and "Learning to Live" (I think I got the song titles right). That was probably one of the biggest gatherer-of-false-hopes that's ever been said. And I don't mean that out of disrespect to that album, but to rile people up by saying the album is like their most classic songs is just silly.
Haha, wow, I'd forgotten all about that...
I get that he was linking ACOS to...........actually, he probably linked that to TBOT. Octavarium possibly to TCOT? And clearly TGP to TSF. But I can't find Metrop or Learning to Live at all.
He obviously meant TCoT was like all five of those songs since it's that good.
Quote from: wolfking on March 22, 2011, 08:42:30 PM
This album could possibly be something very special.
With a little luck it'll be especially special.
Metropolis is A Nightmare to Remember.
It's just that relief is expressed in a different way. In Metropolis, the emotion is let out with a virtuostic instrumental section. In ANTR, it's showcased with the sheer emotion of the growl.
It was Pull Me Under, The Glass Prison, Octavarium, Learning To Live and A Change Of Seasons.
Always good to hear that everything's fine. :)
Quote from: Aniland on March 22, 2011, 10:36:51 PM
Quote from: Global Laziness on March 22, 2011, 09:10:37 PM
James makes posts like this a lot and to be honest I'm really not a fan of them. It's like..."Ooh, we said we'd talk to the fans more with Mike gone. I guess I'd better whip up a message even though it basically says absolutely nothing."
Don't get me wrong, I love that he's making an effort to interact with the fans, I just wish he'd say something more substantial.
Hey, it's way, way, waaaaaaaaayyyyyyyy better than Portnoy's decision to announce Black Clouds & Silver Linings as an album of "The Glass Prison", "Octavarium", "Metropolis, pt. 1", "A Change of Seasons", and "Learning to Live" (I think I got the song titles right). That was probably one of the biggest gatherer-of-false-hopes that's ever been said. And I don't mean that out of disrespect to that album, but to rile people up by saying the album is like their most classic songs is just silly.
I totally agree with this. And Black Clouds was great, it just wasn't that.
Actually, I have that South American guy who leaked A Nightmare to Remember and A Rite of Passage on his radio show to thank for that. I was totally expecting a return to the old-school Dream Theater, and then I heard the ANtR leak. It took me two or three spins to listen to it, get used to it, and realize how awesome it was even if it wasn't the "good old days."
Quote from: Adami on March 22, 2011, 11:21:14 PM
Quote from: Global Laziness on March 22, 2011, 10:43:51 PM
Quote from: Aniland on March 22, 2011, 10:36:51 PM
Quote from: Global Laziness on March 22, 2011, 09:10:37 PM
James makes posts like this a lot and to be honest I'm really not a fan of them. It's like..."Ooh, we said we'd talk to the fans more with Mike gone. I guess I'd better whip up a message even though it basically says absolutely nothing."
Don't get me wrong, I love that he's making an effort to interact with the fans, I just wish he'd say something more substantial.
Hey, it's way, way, waaaaaaaaayyyyyyyy better than Portnoy's decision to announce Black Clouds & Silver Linings as an album of "The Glass Prison", "Octavarium", "Metropolis, pt. 1", "A Change of Seasons", and "Learning to Live" (I think I got the song titles right). That was probably one of the biggest gatherer-of-false-hopes that's ever been said. And I don't mean that out of disrespect to that album, but to rile people up by saying the album is like their most classic songs is just silly.
Haha, wow, I'd forgotten all about that...
I get that he was linking ACOS to...........actually, he probably linked that to TBOT. Octavarium possibly to TCOT? And clearly TGP to TSF. But I can't find Metrop or Learning to Live at all.
As was said above it was Pull Me Under not Metropolis and Pull Me Under was definitely linking to A Rite Of Passage, As for Learning To Live I have no idea, but closest to LTL is probably TCOT
i think i can honestly say there arnt any dt albums i dont like they have all exceeded my expectations :hefdaddy bring it on i'm so excited i could shit :yarr
Quote from: Global Laziness on March 22, 2011, 10:31:22 PM
Quote from: glaurung on March 22, 2011, 10:15:52 PM
Quote from: Jamesman on March 22, 2011, 10:08:33 PM
If it wasn't for emoticons, you'd both be enemies by now. :tard
That tard face wasn't me being sarcastic. It was an impression of him, because he's a big fat tard face.
WHAT?! >:(
He said you're a tard. A big faty fatty fat tard :neverusethis::neverusethis::neverusethis::neverusethis::neverusethis::neverusethis::neverusethis::neverusethis::neverusethis::neverusethis::neverusethis::neverusethis::neverusethis::neverusethis::neverusethis::neverusethis::neverusethis::neverusethis::neverusethis::neverusethis::neverusethis:
LTL could be TCot because they both have them epic woooaaahh outros
This new album definitely looks promising. I'm very interested to see what direction the band takes without Mike. I know he was the main reason they were so metal-heavy lately.
JP has said several times that he's all about metal too. The heaviness won't go away, though some of Mike drum tendencies like long sections of double bass might.
JLB's last couple solo discs have been very digestible, hopefully he's been free to bring some of that 4/4 metal sound to this new DT project.
I'll be happiest if they tie one of Jordan's hands behind his back. It would improve the sounds of his solo's IMMENSELY.
Quote from: YtseBitsySpider on March 23, 2011, 11:04:12 AM
I'll be happiest if they tie one of Jordan's hands behind his back. It would improve the sounds of his solo's IMMENSELY.
How about removing one finger from each hand? :D
Or a big Rittalin Milkshake before every show.
Quote from: YtseBitsySpider on March 23, 2011, 11:33:58 AM
Or a big Rittalin Milkshake before every show.
Dude, no way! Then we'd get a big, spacey 35-minute continuum solo.
Quote from: bösk1 on March 23, 2011, 11:58:54 AM
Dude, no way! Then we'd get a big, spacey 35-minute continuum solo.
I see no problem with this as long as the show is made 35 minutes longer to accommodate the interlude of awesomeness.
Quote from: lithium112 on March 23, 2011, 12:09:58 PM
Quote from: bösk1 on March 23, 2011, 11:58:54 AM
Dude, no way! Then we'd get a big, spacey 35-minute continuum solo.
I see no problem with this as long as the show is made 35 minutes longer to accommodate the interlude of awesomeness.
:tup
Quote from: ddtonfire on March 22, 2011, 11:41:00 PM
He obviously meant TCoT was like all five of those songs since it's that good.
Couldn't agree more
Can someone please send me the link to his personal FB page? I'm trying to add him but I can't find him....I'm also dumb too lol
Just look for James LaBrie. He should be one of the first contacts to pop up.
Quote from: DarkLord_Lalinc on March 23, 2011, 04:21:19 PM
Just look for James LaBrie. He should be one of the first contacts to pop up.
There is actually several pages about James. lol. I still can't find his personal FB page.
Edit: Damn, someone beat me to it. :lol Anyway, glad to hear from the guys for a change. I'm going crazy waiting for this album though.
A little update from the pirate over on his site:
Hello my good friends.
We are staying really busy. The songs are absolutely killer and you will be admitting it was worth the wait for the announcement of the new drummer and the music. We are all very pumped.
In the meantime go to this link and get the new Eden's Curse disc. plus all other pertinent info.
https://www.edenscurse.com/trinity/
Take care and I hope you're all doing fine.
My heart goes out to Japan. A spirited recovery.
James.
Quote from: Aniland on March 22, 2011, 10:36:51 PM
Quote from: Global Laziness on March 22, 2011, 09:10:37 PM
James makes posts like this a lot and to be honest I'm really not a fan of them. It's like..."Ooh, we said we'd talk to the fans more with Mike gone. I guess I'd better whip up a message even though it basically says absolutely nothing."
Don't get me wrong, I love that he's making an effort to interact with the fans, I just wish he'd say something more substantial.
Hey, it's way, way, waaaaaaaaayyyyyyyy better than Portnoy's decision to announce Black Clouds & Silver Linings as an album of "The Glass Prison", "Octavarium", "Metropolis, pt. 1", "A Change of Seasons", and "Learning to Live" (I think I got the song titles right). That was probably one of the biggest gatherer-of-false-hopes that's ever been said. And I don't mean that out of disrespect to that album, but to rile people up by saying the album is like their most classic songs is just silly.
Yeah talk about over hyping an album. Here is the exact quote...
Quote
Imagine a DT album with A Change Of Seasons, Octavarium, Learning To Live, Pull Me Under and The Glass Prison....all on one album....
I did imagine an album that great and was definitely let down when I purchased it. The only thing that was close to being accurate was The Glass Prison due to the rehashed nature of TSF.
In any case I'll agree that James isn't saying anything substantial. But at least he isn't comparing it to past work in the way that Mike did.
Great to hear from JLB.....If only he would let slip the new drummers name. :laugh:
another update from DT page on FB
"After spending the day today in the studio with the band, i must report that you guys better be good and ready for when this album comes out, because IT- is gonna blow your mind! I'm really excited about what we are creating!"
don't know who posted it though..
Jordan I think, he posted the same thing on his account.
I like how James profile picture is cropped in a way that makes it look like he's peeking over a wall.
Rudess twitter
QuoteSpent the day in the studio with Dream Theater. This album is going to be extraordinary. There are some parts that will blow your mind!
I'm officially sold on the idea of this upcoming album being one of their greatest musical accomplishments. I don't ever recall the DT guys ever labeling an upcoming release in such a manner. At least from memory, it's been either "we're really excited for the album... can't wait for the fans to hear it etc." or something like "we had a great time recording this album...".
I mean they're not gonna say "We've done better, but this is still pretty good" or "This won't blow your minds but you should still buy it." :P
Although they haven't said exactly this, if I had a nickel for every time a band said their newest album was their best record to date, they'd be fueling up my private jet right now. :P
In other words, this kind of talk is pretty normal for a band currently in the studio and making new music. Good to hear things are going well, but I think it would be best for everyone to keep their expectations in check.
Well i'm excited for the upcoming release for numerous reasons beyond the puffery in these tweets/FB messages. And I have never followed the events of a band so intricately for such an extended period of time, making it even more exciting.
Quote from: KevShmev on March 26, 2011, 07:28:15 AM
Although they haven't said exactly this, if I had a nickel for every time a band said their newest album was their best record to date, they'd be fueling up my private jet right now. :P
In other words, this kind of talk is pretty normal for a band currently in the studio and making new music. Good to hear things are going well, but I think it would be best for everyone to keep their expectations in check.
I think people are mostly just excited about hearing someone
other than Mike say they're excited about the music DT is putting out.
Quote from: Perpetual Change on March 26, 2011, 07:59:17 AM
Quote from: KevShmev on March 26, 2011, 07:28:15 AM
Although they haven't said exactly this, if I had a nickel for every time a band said their newest album was their best record to date, they'd be fueling up my private jet right now. :P
In other words, this kind of talk is pretty normal for a band currently in the studio and making new music. Good to hear things are going well, but I think it would be best for everyone to keep their expectations in check.
I think people are mostly just excited about hearing someone other than Mike say they're excited about the music DT is putting out.
Good point!
Quote from: Perpetual Change on March 26, 2011, 07:59:17 AM
Quote from: KevShmev on March 26, 2011, 07:28:15 AM
Although they haven't said exactly this, if I had a nickel for every time a band said their newest album was their best record to date, they'd be fueling up my private jet right now. :P
In other words, this kind of talk is pretty normal for a band currently in the studio and making new music. Good to hear things are going well, but I think it would be best for everyone to keep their expectations in check.
I think people are mostly just excited about hearing someone other than Mike say they're excited about the music DT is putting out.
This is essentially where I stand. Over the years my musical tastes have changed and I don't listen to DT much anymore but I'm very eager to give this new record a listen because a member leaving will certainly warrant change and I really want to hear what that is.
Quote from: YtseBitsySpider on March 23, 2011, 11:04:12 AM
JLB's last couple solo discs have been very digestible, hopefully he's been free to bring some of that 4/4 metal sound to this new DT project.
I really enjoy JLB's solo records but he cannot write lyrics. They are the most cringe worthy lines I've ever heard, in my opinion he doesn't have the knack for it. He can certainly put together vocal melodies that can really elevate a song but when paying attention to what he is actually saying really detracts from the song.
Quote from: dongringo on March 26, 2011, 06:00:34 PM
Quote from: Perpetual Change on March 26, 2011, 07:59:17 AM
Quote from: KevShmev on March 26, 2011, 07:28:15 AM
Although they haven't said exactly this, if I had a nickel for every time a band said their newest album was their best record to date, they'd be fueling up my private jet right now. :P
In other words, this kind of talk is pretty normal for a band currently in the studio and making new music. Good to hear things are going well, but I think it would be best for everyone to keep their expectations in check.
I think people are mostly just excited about hearing someone other than Mike say they're excited about the music DT is putting out.
Good point!
Indeed, well said.
James has written only one cringe worthy song: Prophets of War.
Quote from: ReaperKK on March 26, 2011, 06:34:17 PM
Quote from: Perpetual Change on March 26, 2011, 07:59:17 AM
I think people are mostly just excited about hearing someone other than Mike say they're excited about the music DT is putting out.
This is essentially where I stand. Over the years my musical tastes have changed and I don't listen to DT much anymore but I'm very eager to give this new record a listen because a member leaving will certainly warrant change and I really want to hear what that is.
Me too. I don't listen to DT much, but I still enjoy some of their stuff from time to time, and I'll always continue to anticipate and check out their new material as long as they're around. I agree that the shake-up, for better or worse, is exciting.
Quote
Quote from: YtseBitsySpider on March 23, 2011, 11:04:12 AM
JLB's last couple solo discs have been very digestible, hopefully he's been free to bring some of that 4/4 metal sound to this new DT project.
I really enjoy JLB's solo records but he cannot write lyrics. They are the most cringe worthy lines I've ever heard, in my opinion he doesn't have the knack for it. He can certainly put together vocal melodies that can really elevate a song but when paying attention to what he is actually saying really detracts from the song.
Prophets of War is the only cringe-worthy song he's written with DT, and some of his others are pretty damn good. While I'm not THAT familiar with the lyrics on his new solo record, there are definitely some bad lines in there.
But based on the last four albums, I have no reason to believe ANYBODY in DT can write a decent lyric anymore. I hope they prove me wrong.
-J
Honestly, I've never understood why some people have such disdain for Prophets of War. Is it one of their absolute best songs? No. But there's nothing wrong with it as far as I'm concerned.
Anyway, in spite of being well aware that bands always hype their new records while they're making them, I am super excited about the new DT record. It needs to hit the stores, like, now, so I can go buy a copy or three.
Quote from: TL on March 26, 2011, 07:32:02 PM
Honestly, I've never understood why some people have such disdain for Prophets of War. Is it one of their absolute best songs? No. But there's nothing wrong with it as far as I'm concerned.
Thank you.
Quote from: Global Laziness on March 26, 2011, 08:07:50 PM
Quote from: TL on March 26, 2011, 07:32:02 PM
Honestly, I've never understood why some people have such disdain for Prophets of War. Is it one of their absolute best songs? No. But there's nothing wrong with it as far as I'm concerned.
Thank you.
+1. Great song. Not up there with their best, but I couldn't imagine SC without it.
Quote from: TL on March 26, 2011, 07:32:02 PM
Honestly, I've never understood why some people have such disdain for Prophets of War.
Oh, well, I can help you with that. It's because it's awful.
Quote from: TL on March 26, 2011, 07:32:02 PM
Honestly, I've never understood why some people have such disdain for Prophets of War. Is it one of their absolute best songs? No. But there's nothing wrong with it as far as I'm concerned.
This. It's pretty catchy, and James absolutely rocks on it. :metal
Yay some love for PoW. I also don't get why its hated on, its a great groovy song that doesn't follow their usual structure and doesn't have a solo.
Well I don't get the hate for PoW musically at all and lyrically I get it but I don't agree with it. I mean it's not THAT bad lyrically too
The lyrics are well thought out, just because its obvious doesn't mean they're bad. One problem I have though is how unenthusiastic MP sounds in his part, it needs more oomph and powah! I wonder what JLB would have done with that part. The song even has their best experiment with vocals.
Quote from: rumborak on March 22, 2011, 09:30:45 PM
When was the last time a musician said anything but that during recording?
rumborak
/thread
I love POW. It was one of the stand outs at the Vegas show in 09. Very powerful live!
Not to mention it's the third best song on Systematic Chaos.
Quote from: Nick on March 27, 2011, 10:53:56 AM
Not to mention it's the third best song on Systematic Chaos.
Agreed.
B.Lee
Quote from: Ben_Jamin on March 27, 2011, 06:33:23 AM
Yay some love for PoW. I also don't get why its hated on, its a great groovy song that doesn't follow their usual structure and doesn't have a solo.
It doesn't? I never noticed that. Going to listen now to check.
Lovers gonna love.
Quote from: Zook on March 27, 2011, 01:12:02 PM
Lovers gonna love.
Now that just sounds so sexual.
Gettin' steamy in here.