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Dream Theater => Dream Theater => Topic started by: Mebert78 on November 21, 2017, 11:16:21 AM
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There guys are really funny! I've watched their Megadeth and Metallica videos. Just noticed that they posted a Dream Theater video today...
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuW0a0JAeOI
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Some of it was pretty funny. :lol
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:lol I first saw these guys with their Pantera video. They're funny.
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"What else can we throw in this bitch" LOL
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I thought their observations were pretty solid. MP1 is heavy on the wankery. Shame they didn't go with LtL.
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What amused me most was watching them bob their heads to the beat, and then slowly losing it when they'd extend or shorten a bar a little bit, and then by the middle stopped altogether. Happens every. single. time. someone first listens to a DT song :lol
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I like Weaboo better. He doesn't stop the song 800 times to comment.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WudOODD9ACk&t=12s
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What amused me most was watching them bob their heads to the beat, and then slowly losing it when they'd extend or shorten a bar a little bit, and then by the middle stopped altogether. Happens every. single. time. someone first listens to a DT song :lol
Yeah, that was funny. Loved these guys. It's very interesting to see peoples reaction to DT. Nice to see that they said DT are very good musicians and very technical. Certainly, it's difficult for someone to get the musicality of the song on the first listen. I'm going to watch their other reviews now . . .
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There guys are really funny! I've watched their Megadeth and Metallica videos. Just noticed that they posted a Dream Theater video today...
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuW0a0JAeOI
I saw their Raining Blood one. It was funny.
I like Weaboo better. He doesn't stop the song 800 times to comment.
Saw him do TDOE. Funny stuff.
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I like Weaboo better. He doesn't stop the song 800 times to comment.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WudOODD9ACk&t=12s
I like his videos for that reason alone.
These guys I can't watch because they pause the video, everytime they comment.
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"Is this from the 1980's? Sounds like something from Bloodsport with Jean Claude Van Damme" :lol
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They did 46&2 by Tool. Their minds were BLOWN! I love watching it. They give everything a really fair chance.
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I haven't seen the video yet, but these guys are very cool. Watching them talk about Master of Puppets or Holy Wars was like hearing the song for the first time all over again. It's great that these guys are open-minded enough to try different genres, especially something as tricky as Metropolis. However, that's not really a good DT entry level song. I'd have recommended Pull Me Under or As I Am, which are more straight-forward songs with less wankery. Even something like Endless Sacrifice or Sacrificed Songs, both of which build quite nicely before exploding in the the instrumental parts. But Metropolis is truly hard to get a grasp on, especially upon a first listen.
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In my early stages of DT love I was immediately in awe with Metropolis. The absolutely mindblowing verses and vocal lines and delivery were enough to hook me up and not put me off during the instrumental section, which is still very melodic and never drifts off the mood of the song, I think I could hum along my way through it all, something I can't definitively say for recent solo sections.
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The Lost in Vegas channel is great. Discovered it recently when they released their Holy Wars reaction, and I've been cheerleading for Metropolis review since. Glad they gave it a listen.
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Love how these guys are so opened minded. They could easily have torn this apart.
Funny how they chuckle at the keyboard sound. I was waiting for their reaction to when James starts to sing, but nothing.
My favorite is the Warpigs video. They really appreciate that one. Goes to show how early Sabbath were pioneers and deserve all the praise they get.
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11:55 - where's the saxophone at? Where's Kenny G with the saxophone? :lol
That's a different song, but it's right there on the album. Although it's not Kenny G. I believe the guy who plays it is Jay Beckenstein? From Spyro Gyra?
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I believe the guy who plays it is Jay Beckenstein? From Spyro Gyra?
Correct. Give this man a prize.
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I believe the guy who plays it is Jay Beckenstein? From Spyro Gyra?
Correct. Give this man a prize.
I believe he is referencing James' silly recollection from Images & Words: Live in Tokyo
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Do you any of you know of reaction videos of Metalheads breaking down Hip/Hip songs like these two are doing for Metal? I'm quite curious, based on my experience that Metalheads are more prone to brush off any other genre of music.
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I would be more interested in something like "Marvel fans breaking down DCU films" videos. ;)
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Dammit, now I will forever wonder what Metropolis would sound like with Caribbean bongos.
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That was actually a really good watch.
Do you any of you know of reaction videos of Metalheads breaking down Hip/Hip songs like these two are doing for Metal? I'm quite curious, based on my experience that Metalheads are more prone to brush off any other genre of music.
Good question. That would be interesting to see.
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I believe the guy who plays it is Jay Beckenstein? From Spyro Gyra?
Correct. Give this man a prize.
I believe he is referencing James' silly recollection from Images & Words: Live in Tokyo
https://youtu.be/woxbCUpws44?t=5m12s
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That was very funny. I liked how insightful they were as well. I was afraid it would be just a bunch of silly reactions but it was very fair and open.
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My favorite is the Warpigs video. They really appreciate that one. Goes to show how early Sabbath were pioneers and deserve all the praise they get.
Yeah, I loved that video.
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I explored a little bit of their page, they react to various genres, including country and R&B.
Their Gojira video is awesome! They really enjoy great drumming
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I had just found about these guys a few weeks before this thread was posted! Small world. I don't think Metropolis was really the best song for them to react to, as it's a tough pill to swallow, but the video was great. That battle of the bands comment was spot on :lol
My favorite reaction video so far is the Meshuggah - Bleed one. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sk4OWImpxv4) It's hilarious how much it catches them off guard when the song starts.
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I had just found about these guys a few weeks before this thread was posted! Small world. I don't think Metropolis was really the best song for them to react to, as it's a tough pill to swallow, but the video was great. That battle of the bands comment was spot on :lol
My favorite reaction video so far is the Meshuggah - Bleed one. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sk4OWImpxv4) It's hilarious how much it catches them off guard when the song starts.
This one is great. "You got a make a decision, but either way it's a fuckes up decision." Hmm...Like a Catch 22.
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they just made a Reaction video to AS I AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCP9W3LjKCs
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Their reaction to the opening of As I Am is hilarious when they rant at the fans for Metropolis Pt. 1 being the recommended 1st DT song. They then said they enjoyed the opening to AIA more than all of Metropolis.
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Just watched. This is the song (or PMU) they should have started with in the first place. Now I think they should do PMU, Peruvian Skies, Panic Attack, Lie, 6:00, Breaking All Illusions, Enemy Inside.
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Those guys are cool! I'm glad they liked AIA and they are pretty insightful for it being their first listen. They are probably pretty accurate about Metropolis 1 from the viewpoint of the average listener. It's alot to take in if your not used to progressive metal.
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Those guys are cool! I'm glad they liked AIA and they are pretty insightful for it being their first listen. They are probably pretty accurate about Metropolis 1 from the viewpoint of the average listener. It's alot to take in if your not used to progressive metal.
Yes, totally agree with everything you said. The guys are really genuine. And Metropolis Pt1 for a non-DT listener is way too much to digest.
B.Lee
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Their 2112 is great!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fWInuaG8MEU
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I want them to try Glass Prison. Having a great groove is a requirement to get anywhere and Glass Prison might be a risk, it does have great riff and groove that showcases a more progressive song.
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I would think TROAE would be a safer bet for those guys this early in the game, even though TGP has some incredible stuff throughout.. It's just so long, it might give them indigestion.
Behind the Veil would be a good modern track to listen to that packs a punch.
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Cool video, and it totally makes sense that a casual fan would enjoy AIA more.
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I would think TROAE would be a safer bet for those guys this early in the game, even though TGP has some incredible stuff throughout.. It's just so long, it might give them indigestion.
Behind the Veil would be a good modern track to listen to that packs a punch.
I agree with the Root Of All Evil. As for as longer songs I actually feel like Bridges in the Sky might be a good choice. While it's 11 minutes, it has a faily standard song structure, cool riffs and an instrumental/solo section that's not too long. I feel like they could really enjoy it.
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I say now its time to hit him hard with The Spirit Carries On.
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I wonder if hip-hop fans would care about DT fans’ reactions to a hip-hop song?
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I wonder if hip-hop fans would care about DT fans’ reactions to a hip-hop song?
Probably not because DT fans tend to likely be more open minded musically.
I enjoy lots of Hip-Hop, except the mumble rap/mainstream stuff (although some of if is ok). So yeah, it wouldn't have the same effect.
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Probably not because DT fans tend to likely be more open minded musically.
They usually are, until DT dare to change musical direction. *wink*
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A few days ago they did As I am
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCP9W3LjKCs
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They REALLY like Metallica and Megadeth. :lol
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I definitely prefer Weaboo to anyone else who does reaction videos. First of all, he's one of the first on youtube to start doing music reaction videos. He's been at it for 3 years while so many others have jumped on the bandwagon over the last year or two. Secondly he listens to alot more classic 70s prog (Genesis, Yes, Pink Floyd, Rush, Kansas etc) than others that tend stick to more mainstream artists. Also, he has a great sense of humor which really shines in every one of his videos. His reactions to guitar/keyboard/band solos are pretty funny as he sometimes leans back in his chair and clutches his chest like he's about to have a heart attack or something. :) Great to see the pure joy/wonderment etched on his face whenever he hears part of a song that blows him away. Almost like you're listening one of your favorite songs again for the first time but through him.
Weaboo listened to Awake for the first time back in August and he absolutely loved it. You can check out a playlist of the stream here (https://"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iM4NFJt6m6s&list=PLuW4VGO75kzf2QrzNr7nwvUVGxKgAWvr8").
On a final note, Weaboo got a nice facebook message from Dennis DeYoung (formerly of Styx) not too long ago after Dennis watched his reaction video for "Come Sail Away":
This is priceless. Weaboo my friend (sorry couldn’t find your actual name), you brought a moment of joy into my life by your reaction to my song. When I wrote it in 1977 I never imagined it would touch people 41 years later in the way it just touched you. You were tuned in on my wavelength to every musical section as they unfolded as intended (I almost sounded hippyish there). The joy of discovery on your face and in your comments reminds me of the privilege I have had as a musician. Rock on my friend.
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I haven't gotten a chance yet to go in and subscribe and post. But I have now listened to a bunch of their reaction videos (I typically cue them up and let them continue on autoplay during my ride home), and have a pretty good feel for what they like and what doesn't work for them. I am surprised that they haven't really gotten into any symphonic metal yet. I can see that subgenre being hit-and-miss for them. But based on what they seem to like, I think they could possibly REALLY enjoy some Epica. I have been meaning to log on and suggest this particular live version of Consign To Oblivion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkqyyUTCMUQ I think they would go nuts over it.
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I like these guys a lot. They're fun, respectful and very spot on in their first impression analysis of a song. I totally get that they thought Metro Pt. 1 was all over the place because it actually is. :lol Although, I love Metro, there really are too many transitions thrown in too fast and it's a lot to take in. It doesn't surprise me that they liked As I Am more because of its accessibility and being a very well constructed heavy metal song.
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I like these guys a lot. They're fun, respectful and very spot on in their first impression analysis of a song. I totally get that they thought Metro Pt. 1 was all over the place because it actually is. :lol Although, I love Metro, there really are too many transitions thrown in too fast and it's a lot to take in. It doesn't surprise me that they liked As I Am more because of its accessibility and being a very well constructed heavy metal song.
I posted a thread recognizing their channel in the GMD section of the forum.
Based on their tastes and things they have said in other videos for different bands, I think they would like Constant Motion a lot. I think George would love the drum grooves in particular.
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:tup I'm looking forward to checking out a lot more of these guy's reactions to songs. Really liked the Metallica - One reaction. :rollin
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KctUoXpZsLY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KctUoXpZsLY)
Dream Theater's team reached out to them to review Fall Into The Light? That's great! Bosk, did you have a hand in this?
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yeah very cool they reached out and the guys are coming around now.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KctUoXpZsLY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KctUoXpZsLY)
Dream Theater's team reached out to them to review Fall Into The Light? That's great! Bosk, did you have a hand in this?
Great feedback from them and cool move from DTs folks. Would love to see them react to The Glass Prison.
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Yeah, that really is great promotion! Cool that they did this! Props to DT promotion
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I was just about to post that video when I saw this thread.
Great reaction! Those guys are really cool. They did get MM’s name wrong though, which was pretty funny. :D
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I haven't gotten a chance yet to go in and subscribe and post. But I have now listened to a bunch of their reaction videos (I typically cue them up and let them continue on autoplay during my ride home), and have a pretty good feel for what they like and what doesn't work for them. I am surprised that they haven't really gotten into any symphonic metal yet. I can see that subgenre being hit-and-miss for them. But based on what they seem to like, I think they could possibly REALLY enjoy some Epica. I have been meaning to log on and suggest this particular live version of Consign To Oblivion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkqyyUTCMUQ I think they would go nuts over it.
It may not be these guys, but there are a crap-ton of reaction vids to Nightwish on the YT and most people are blown away. Lately, I've gotten into watching the various reactions to Jinjer, especially the studio version of the song Pisces.
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I don't get why people submit requests for umpteen different songs by one band. Like, they've had three DT songs now, they get it. Of course DT has a lot of other songs they could check out, but if the show is about expanding horizons, listening to new stuff etc, there's no point in coming back to the same artists again and again.
Have they done Rammstein yet? A live version of Links 2 3 4 or something of the more groovy stuff would be cool.
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I don't get why people submit requests for umpteen different songs by one band. Like, they've had three DT songs now, they get it. Of course DT has a lot of other songs they could check out, but if the show is about expanding horizons, listening to new stuff etc, there's no point in coming back to the same artists again and again.
Have they done Rammstein yet? A live version of Links 2 3 4 or something of the more groovy stuff would be cool.
They are only going to do reactions to the majority of what their subscribers request. That's how it's designed to work.
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I think the band reaching out to them to do their current single could be the more lucrative route for these guys. I'm sure it was made to be worth their while, and I could see the band/label/whoever wanting them to get something on the platform with Mangini on it as well.
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I think the band reaching out to them to do their current single could be the more lucrative route for these guys. I'm sure it was made to be worth their while, and I could see the band/label/whoever wanting them to get something on the platform with Mangini on it as well.
Plus, Dream Theater's team 'Tweeted' out the link to their YouTube Channel and the Lost in Vegas guys said a nice 'thank you' to them for that. A globally recognized band with a rabid fan base acknowledging your YouTube channel doesn't hurt them either.
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I think the band reaching out to them to do their current single could be the more lucrative route for these guys. I'm sure it was made to be worth their while, and I could see the band/label/whoever wanting them to get something on the platform with Mangini on it as well.
Plus, Dream Theater's team 'Tweeted' out the link to their YouTube Channel and the Lost in Vegas guys said a nice 'thank you' to them for that. A globally recognized band with a rabid fan base acknowledging your YouTube channel doesn't hurt them either.
Even if no money was exchanged, this is awesome for these guys from a business perspective. I know there's the old joke, often made by photographers or drawers/painters, "I can't eat exposure", but in cases like this, I think it'd be totally worth it to do it for free. .
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I think they've had a bunch of artists do this, reach out to them directly to react to stuff. I know when Alter Bridge was releasing their latest concert DVD they sent the Lost in Vegas guys a video of one of the songs from the show to react to. It's good all around. Promotes the channel and the artist and their new work.
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I think they've had a bunch of artists do this, reach out to them directly to react to stuff. I know when Alter Bridge was releasing their latest concert DVD they sent the Lost in Vegas guys a video of one of the songs from the show to react to. It's good all around. Promotes the channel and the artist and their new work.
The LiV guys admit in the DT video that a number of artists have reached out for reaction vids, although some have subsequently withheld permission when the reactions were not altogether positive.
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The ‘Lost in Vegas’ guys just Tweeted that they’ll be at the DT concert in LA tomorrow.....I’m hoping to hear their opinion on a live concert. Would be neat to hear.
Wonder if DT reached out to them and invited them?
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The ‘Lost in Vegas’ guys just Tweeted that they’ll be at the DT concert in LA tomorrow.....I’m hoping to hear their opinion on a live concert. Would be neat to hear.
Wonder if DT reached out to them and invited them?
That's really cool! I just hope JLB has a good night and that they can handle him singing something like Pull Me Under, because he's going to sound way different and hopefully that doesn't taint the rest of the song for them, since I don't think they've heard PMU.
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Along a similar vein, there's a vocal coach who does reactions to all different kinds of music and somebody got her to do UAGM from Live in Tokyo '93
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L42Wwpt1SQ4
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The ‘Lost in Vegas’ guys just Tweeted that they’ll be at the DT concert in LA tomorrow.....I’m hoping to hear their opinion on a live concert. Would be neat to hear.
Wonder if DT reached out to them and invited them?
That's really cool! I just hope JLB has a good night and that they can handle him singing something like Pull Me Under, because he's going to sound way different and hopefully that doesn't taint the rest of the song for them, since I don't think they've heard PMU.
I've caught a video of their first concert of the tour on YouTube. LaBrie sounds the best he's been in years. I think he'll be fine haha
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The ‘Lost in Vegas’ guys just Tweeted that they’ll be at the DT concert in LA tomorrow.....I’m hoping to hear their opinion on a live concert. Would be neat to hear.
Wonder if DT reached out to them and invited them?
That's really cool! I just hope JLB has a good night and that they can handle him singing something like Pull Me Under, because he's going to sound way different and hopefully that doesn't taint the rest of the song for them, since I don't think they've heard PMU.
I've caught a video of their first concert of the tour on YouTube. LaBrie sounds the best he's been in years. I think he'll be fine haha
Yeah. From what I heard JLB sounds incredible right now.
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Oh yeah, JLB was very good last night. Thought, I do question how his voice will hold up on the 3rd show, three nights in a row.
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The ‘Lost in Vegas’ guys just Tweeted that they’ll be at the DT concert in LA tomorrow.....I’m hoping to hear their opinion on a live concert. Would be neat to hear.
Wonder if DT reached out to them and invited them?
That's really cool! I just hope JLB has a good night and that they can handle him singing something like Pull Me Under, because he's going to sound way different and hopefully that doesn't taint the rest of the song for them, since I don't think they've heard PMU.
Okay I think I'm avoiding the DT subforum altogether until June so I can't see any spoilers for the setlist...
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Along a similar vein, there's a vocal coach who does reactions to all different kinds of music and somebody got her to do UAGM from Live in Tokyo '93
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L42Wwpt1SQ4
Yeah, I like her reactions in general. She is overly positive about EVERYTHING, but she has some good insights into the vocal mechanics side of things. But for that side of it, while Beth's are entertaining, I find RVA's and VoiceHacks' reactions to be MUCH more educational and insightful, especially the latter.
I was actually kind of surprised Beth had such glowing comments about that particular performance by James because he isn't particularly on for that one. There was an awful lot of cracking, straining, and other less than good habits on display.
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Lost In Vegas just tweeted today that they will be at the DT show LA tonight.
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Lost In Vegas just tweeted today that they will be at the DT show LA tonight.
I hope they film their reactions to the entire concert. :)
Obviously they wont, but I'd love to see the recap.
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Did they post any reactions anywhere? Did anyone see them?
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Pull Me Under in the Prog Metal tournament (vs an Opeth song)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tfal5MtMHy0
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Pull Me Under in the Prog Metal tournament (vs an Opeth song)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tfal5MtMHy0
Their insight and opinion(s) on PMU would fit perfectly into the debate of 'why' it's been chosen as the encore song. They sum it up pretty friggin' good.
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I agree. I would've also liked to hear their thoughts on the show itself, and how they thought the live version of Pull Me Under compared with the studio version. At one point one of them (I forget if it was George or Ryan) say that they sounded just like the record, and having heard PMU live myself on the IW&B tour, I thought James butchered it (I think they should really put most of those old songs away, though), so that comment made my ears perk up.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tfal5MtMHy0
They just posted a mini review of the night they went.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tfal5MtMHy0
They just posted a mini review of the night they went.
:facepalm: :lol Thank you! I forgot they actually talked about that... d'oh.
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Pull Me Under in the Prog Metal tournament (vs an Opeth song)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tfal5MtMHy0
Their insight and opinion(s) on PMU would fit perfectly into the debate of 'why' it's been chosen as the encore song. They sum it up pretty friggin' good.
Yes they do. But we need something to complain about. :)
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What bugs me as a DT fan is that PMU was 'selected' by users who are their paetrons as the song to represent DT in this 'prog rock tournament' they are doing. going against OPETH 'Blackwater Park'. That wouldn't be the song I'd have represent DT at all to showcase their talent. It'd have been The Glass Prison, Illumination Theory, Octavarium....In the Name of God.....so many to choose from that better represents them in that type fo format.
And...as a side note.....I still don't get the fuss over OPETH. Much like HAKEN doesn't click with a lot of DT fans on this board.....OPETH is a complete miss for me.