On a scale of 1-10, how sad is Disappear?

[DarkLord_Lalinc]

6. Sad, but seriously, how sad can really fast arpegios be?

They can be pretty sad if their used in a certain musical context, like that one of this song.

[DarkEternalNight]

7. I'm not good at giving something a 1-10 but it's definitely sad.

[ReaPsTA]

(For instance, don't forget the recent example where MP showed how he provided the primary guitar riff in ARoP)

What? Really?

[orcus116]

4

I never really connected with this song on an emotional level. There is some nice music but nothing that really effects me.

[ZBomber]

The only DT song that made me cry. I gave it a 10. I try not to listen to it too often, but it has some of my favorite lyrics of any song I have ever heard.

[Tuneman]

once you get to the chorus it turns from sad to beautiful.  It really should be played more.  I think when only looking at the quality of the songwriting, this song is up near the top of the list for DT

[Ben_Jamin]

It's one of those songs that put you in a trance. the spoken lyric part at the end is great with it's rhythm and has more of an impact than the lead

[hefdaddy42]

Correction: MP is the leader. He may not write as much of the music as JP and JR, but he leads the band.

(For instance, don't forget the recent example where MP showed how he provided the primary guitar riff in ARoP)

And when was this?

[Darkes7]

Its really depressing, I remember once being on a bus and listening to it while looking in the window. Its one of the songs that remind you how powerful DT can be!
I rated 9, because if i rated 10 that would mean i cried or commited suicide...what didnīt actually happen.

Songs like Disappear work exactly the other way around for me, they help in a longer term instead of making me feel depressed.

[dedSurroun]

It has the potential of being a good "sad" song. Possibly a 5 of 10.

However, the sad circus/clown keyboard that pops up every now and then absolutely ruins it, totally and irreparably.

So, I gave it a 1.

[Arcaeus]

I love the song, but, meh, 4.

[setrataeso]

I said 7. Its certainly among DT's most emotional songs, but I have no real emotional connection to it.

[Ben_Jamin]

Only here is where i hear people call the keyboard part clown music.

[Quadrochosis]

Only here is where i hear people call the keyboard part clown music.

[Darkes7]

Only here is where i hear people call the keyboard part clown music.

Same, I'm wondering if I've been listening to the same version of Disappear.

[hefdaddy42]

It has the potential of being a good "sad" song. Possibly a 5 of 10.

However, the sad circus/clown keyboard that pops up every now and then absolutely ruins it, totally and irreparably.

So, I gave it a 1.

I have no idea what you're talking about.

[ZBomber]

It has the potential of being a good "sad" song. Possibly a 5 of 10.

However, the sad circus/clown keyboard that pops up every now and then absolutely ruins it, totally and irreparably.

So, I gave it a 1.

I have no idea what you're talking about.

I know what he is talking about, but I disagree completely. I always felt it made the song more eerie sounding. Which is a good thing.

[orcus116]

It has the potential of being a good "sad" song. Possibly a 5 of 10.

However, the sad circus/clown keyboard that pops up every now and then absolutely ruins it, totally and irreparably.

So, I gave it a 1.

I have no idea what you're talking about.

I know what he is talking about, but I disagree completely. I always felt it made the song more eerie sounding. Which is a good thing.

Same. There's nothing wrong with the phase/delay patch sound. It'd be cool to see JR use it inn the future.

[dedSurroun]

It has the potential of being a good "sad" song. Possibly a 5 of 10.

However, the sad circus/clown keyboard that pops up every now and then absolutely ruins it, totally and irreparably.

So, I gave it a 1.

I have no idea what you're talking about.

It's in the "A day like today..." part.

And the intro and outro only reinforces it.

[pogoowner]

It has the potential of being a good "sad" song. Possibly a 5 of 10.

However, the sad circus/clown keyboard that pops up every now and then absolutely ruins it, totally and irreparably.

So, I gave it a 1.

I have no idea what you're talking about.

I know what he is talking about, but I disagree completely. I always felt it made the song more eerie sounding. Which is a good thing.

Same. There's nothing wrong with the phase/delay patch sound. It'd be cool to see JR use it inn the future.

I don't really care for it, but I wouldn't call it circus/clown keyboards.

[antigoon]

I don't know if I'd call it circus keyboards, but I agree that it's distracting

[emindead]

A broken carousel tune doesn't ruin this song at all. It makes it sadder.

[TheVoxyn]

Pretty sad compared to most of DT's work.

[Nick]

Pretty sad compared to most of DT's work.

My thoughts exactly.

I really enjoy where the song picks up, but otherwise I'm not a huge fan. Still, it's very sad and perhaps has my favorite lyrics of any Dream Theater song.

[TheVoxyn]

Pretty sad compared to most of DT's work.

My thoughts exactly.

I really enjoy where the song picks up, but otherwise I'm not a huge fan. Still, it's very sad and perhaps has my favorite lyrics of any Dream Theater song.

I meant pretty sad on an emotional level, I really like the song . It's just that it's not very sad when compared to a lot of other music I know.


Maybe you interpreted it right. I don't know, I should get to bed .

[black_biff_stadler]

I've been listening to Seventh Wonder's concept album Mercy Falls a good bit lately and it may be the saddest stuff I've ever heard. Lots of dialog about the ongoing tribulations of a comatose dude and it's rife with plot twists. Fantastic album and a great introduction to this band for me. Definitely for anyone who likes Vanden Plas, Symphony X, or anyone who almost liked Vanden Plas but found it too cheesy.

[skydivingninja]

9.  Its a really sad song and really great, even though there are sadder songs out there.  One of my favorite slow DT songs.

[cygnusx1jg]

Well, let's see--when your Mom dies a slow 2 year death of cancer and every time you hear this song you think of your Dad saying the words of this song to Mom on her deathbed and tears come streaming out of your eyes.....


Yep, I'd say it's sad.

[DarkLord_Lalinc]

I think JLB really outdid himself in this song. In terms of both lyrics and performance. The Budokan version is terrific.

[Setlist Scotty]

Correction: MP is the leader. He may not write as much of the music as JP and JR, but he leads the band.

(For instance, don't forget the recent example where MP showed how he provided the primary guitar riff in ARoP)

And when was this?

Apologies - I thought MP had posted this on his forum, and when I couldn't find it, I sorted thru old private e-mails and found what I'm referring to. While I'm not at liberty to share the MP3 he e-mailed, I can confirm it is him singing into his phone (he left himself a voice mail) of the main guitar riff from ARoP.

[KevShmev]

I, for one, would like to thank you for not sharing an MP3 that features Portnoy singing.

[hefdaddy42]

Correction: MP is the leader. He may not write as much of the music as JP and JR, but he leads the band.

(For instance, don't forget the recent example where MP showed how he provided the primary guitar riff in ARoP)

And when was this?

Apologies - I thought MP had posted this on his forum, and when I couldn't find it, I sorted thru old private e-mails and found what I'm referring to. While I'm not at liberty to share the MP3 he e-mailed, I can confirm it is him singing into his phone (he left himself a voice mail) of the main guitar riff from ARoP.

Oh, wow.

[Adami]

I heard his vocal sections on ANTR were written in a similar way, though they involved a toilet instead of a phone.

[hefdaddy42]

I heard his vocal sections on ANTR were written in a similar way, though they involved a toilet instead of a phone.

[dedSurroun]

I don't know if I'd call it circus keyboards, but I agree that it's distracting

Yeah, well, that or broken carousel that was mentioned above.

For me, it just totally ruins it. But to each his own...