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Dream Theater / Re: The "The Shadow Man Incide...
Last post by durga2112 - Today at 06:13:28 AM
Quote from: hefdaddy42 on Today at 05:48:11 AMI like this song a lot, but I will say that to me, it feels less like one of the real epics (ACOS, 8VM, IT) and more like just a really long song.  Not sure how else to explain it.

I wonder if the lack of named movements is subconsciously affecting the way you perceive the song, putting it more in line with something like "A Nightmare to Remember" or "In the Name of God"? I don't personally agree (the song takes enough twists and turns that it feels like an epic to me), but it's an interesting viewpoint.
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Dream Theater / Re: The "The Shadow Man Incide...
Last post by Northern Lion - Today at 06:10:16 AM
Quote from: hefdaddy42 on Today at 05:48:11 AMI like this song a lot, but I will say that to me, it feels less like one of the real epics (ACOS, 8VM, IT) and more like just a really long song.  Not sure how else to explain it.

But I definitely like it a lot.
I can definitely agree with this.
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Dream Theater / Re: Sincere question about Man...
Last post by hefdaddy42 - Today at 06:09:54 AM
Quote from: javidt on February 18, 2025, 01:43:14 PMhttps://youtu.be/ojJ_rzqsYYA?si=hOnjL-xCAk8YfDGs

In this interview Rudess kind of say that they were waiting to everything be in place to get  Portnoy back.

I think it's completely normal to want to play again with your friend once the drama finished and they reconnected.

By the way, nice words from Rudess to Mangini in the interview
Nice video!
#4
Dream Theater / Re: 2025 Ranking The Epics....
Last post by Lonk - Today at 06:02:55 AM
Quote from: CraftyCaleb2483 on Today at 05:58:44 AMParticularly the ones in GK
That's fair, but given what the song is about, they work to enhance it. Personally, I love that part, that guitar solo is great
#5
Dream Theater / Re: Official Parasomnia album ...
Last post by jayvee3 - Today at 06:01:42 AM
Quote from: wolfking on February 18, 2025, 05:30:37 PMListened to it again after a few days.  It's a nice, pretty damn good album.  I don't have urges to play it, but halfway through Shadow Man, it's kinda breezed by and just been quite easy listening.  Contrary to what I thought previously, I don't think there's that much to unpack here in the songs.  Maybe less depth than a lot of other DT albums?  Not sure.  it's the opposite of A View for me, this one is pretty instant, but time will tell if he has the longevity to keep in the rotation.

Yea, this is kinda where I'm at as well. The songs are good, and I enjoy enough when I listen, but I feel like in pretty short time, I've wrapped my head around it for the most part. My only issue is, I'm now just kinda - "yea it's fine'. And I think that might come down to what you mention in its "depth"...

I felt other albums over the years I was constantly discovering new things for some time and there seemed a larger scope... So I'm a little worried about Parasomnia's  longevity for me personally, but hope it can prove me wrong over time...
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Dream Theater / Re: 2025 Ranking The Epics....
Last post by CraftyCaleb2483 - Today at 05:58:44 AM
Quote from: Lonk on Today at 05:52:53 AMI'm curious, which sound effects?
Particularly the ones in GK
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Dream Theater / Re: 2025 Ranking The Epics....
Last post by Lonk - Today at 05:52:53 AM
Quote from: CraftyCaleb2483 on Today at 05:43:36 AMI only listen to the live at Score version, so count me out of that :biggrin:
Some of the sound effects in the original are too disturbing for me
I'm curious, which sound effects?
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Dream Theater / Re: Official Parasomnia album ...
Last post by Architeuthis - Today at 05:51:14 AM
This album is meant to be played loud, and on a big stereo. I know what JP was talking about when he likened the sound to a chocolate cake T-rex on fire. 🍰🦖🔥

I also like it on headphones. I fell asleep while listening, and had some strange dreams intertwined with the music. I was glad shadow Man didn't show up..  :chill
#9
Dream Theater / Re: The "The Shadow Man Incide...
Last post by hefdaddy42 - Today at 05:48:11 AM
I like this song a lot, but I will say that to me, it feels less like one of the real epics (ACOS, 8VM, IT) and more like just a really long song.  Not sure how else to explain it.

But I definitely like it a lot.
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Dream Theater / Re: 2025 Ranking The Epics....
Last post by CraftyCaleb2483 - Today at 05:43:36 AM
Quote from: Jamesman42 on February 16, 2025, 06:11:39 PMpeople rarely listen to it that way.
I only listen to the live at Score version, so count me out of that :biggrin:
Some of the sound effects in the original are too disturbing for me