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Dream Theater => Dream Theater => Topic started by: Zyzzyva17 on October 03, 2014, 09:43:17 AM
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As bridges go, Dream Theater can be pretty hit or miss. What do you think are the biggest hits? I included the complete list of what I consider to be DT bridges, but I included an "other" option if you think there's one I missed. I allowed up to 5 votes, but feel free to do fewer if you want to single out 2 or 3 favorites.
My votes go to:
Another Day
In the Name of God
These Walls
Wither
Along for the Ride
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In The Sky.
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In The Sky.
You beat me to it.
:((((((
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In The Sky.
I considered that, but didn't put it because it happens twice in the song, and I consider a bridge something that happens only once. Sort of an unfounded opinion, but it's what I used.
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To me, the bridge bridges the gap (hence the name) between verse and chorus. The new idea that happens usually after the 2nd chorus is called the middle 8.
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"Callow and vain" is my favorite "bridge" of all time.
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"Callow and vain" is my favorite "bridge" of all time.
Isn't that a verse?
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To me, the bridge bridges the gap (hence the name) between verse and chorus. The new idea that happens usually after the 2nd chorus is called the middle 8.
Interesting.
I usually considered the bridge as the part of the song which is typically different than the verse or chorus, commonly introduces some new chords (or different chord-order), usually happens after the 2nd chorus, and contains a build-up which goes back into a final chorus (or sometimes goes into a mellow breakdown similar to the song's intro).
The part in-between the verse and chorus, I always thought was the pre-chorus.
I will have to add middle-8 to my musical vocab though...always good to have another identification to things!
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In The Sky.
That was the first thing popped in my head when I looked at the thread title. I laughed way too hard when I entered the thread and actually saw this first response. :lol
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If "Searching Out, Reaching In..." is considered the chorus to Breaking All Illusions, then "Live In The Moment, Breathe in a new Beginning" could be considered a bridge, yeah?
The arrangement of that song is so...not standard.
If it is indeed considered a bridge, and not a pre-chorus, then that is my vote.
Though I'm sure there are a ton of others I am just not thinking of.
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Just realized I forgot about Trial of Tears (5:31).
I'm not going to edit the poll, but I wanted to point that one out.
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Another Day, by far
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Far from Heaven.... :'(
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In The Sky.
You beat me to it.
:((((((
Me too. :lol
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I'm not sure I can really pick a favorite, but what about Beneath the Surface "I would scream just to be heard..."? For me it's probably that, Far From Heaven or Innocence Faded.
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I picked other for Beneath the Surface. The rest I picked from the list. Another Day, Anna Lee, Finally Free, and Blind Faith. Honorable mention to FFH.
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Behind the Veil
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Didn't vote yet and didn't even realize I had five votes. I voted for the three aforementioned plus In the Name of God and The Ministry of Lost Souls.
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What's the distinction, exactly, between a Bridge and a Solo or Instrumental breakdown?
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What's the distinction, exactly, between a Bridge and a Solo or Instrumental breakdown?
Short answer: the presence of vocals.
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What's the distinction, exactly, between a Bridge and a Solo or Instrumental breakdown?
Short answer: the presence of vocals.
Short answer: that.
A bridge is a new lyrical section that typically leads into a solo/break section, depending on the song structure. The shorter DT songs on this list show the clearest examples of a bridge, if you check out the timestamps.
Not sure what my top 5 would be at the moment. So many good ones.
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Wait, seriously? I was always a bit confused about bridges in general, but for some reason, I always thought they had to be instrumental. Huh... I learned something today.
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https://www.stuhrling.com/Mens/Special-Reserve/470.33351.html
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How the hell did you know about that?! :lol
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True fans know about this! I fear you're a "true" fan in the MP sense, king.
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In The Sky.
Asssssholleeeeeee :(
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The Blind Faith bridge is probably my favourite, the others I voted for are Another Day, Finally Free, These Walls and AFTR.