skydivingninja's Top 50 Dream Theater Songs! (Starts at Page 9)

[Quadrochosis]

Hello all, it's been a while since my last Top 50 list, and I decided that what better a time than to start one for DT? I made this list in about 20 minutes and it is just meant for fun, don't take things too seriously. All of their albums are well represented here in my opinion.

I'll try to do about 5 a day until I get to the top 10, at which point I will slow down.

Note: My list may be controversial.

Here we go..


50. "A Mind Beside Itself III. The Silent Man" - Awake

Pretty good song on Awake, I really like their acoustic songs a lot, I feel that they should try to do some more in the future. It has a weird video, featuring an old man () and other than that there isn't really much more to say.

49. "Scene Two: I. Overture 1928" - Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes From A Memory

One of the coolest overtures in music ever, I absolutely adore this song. JP has a ton of awesome riffs, and it also happens to be the first that we here of Jordan. Great tune and a wonderful way to start off Scenes.

48. "These Walls" - Octavarium

Pretty good tune off Octavarium. Probably would have been on of the singles if they had made any for this album. I really like the message in the song and I can truly relate to it. One of my favorites off of 8VM.

47. "New Millennium" - Falling Into Infinity

Cool song that features Myung on the Chapman Stick. It's one of my favorite opening tracks on a DT album and the song reminds me a lot of Genesis for some reason.

46. "The Shattered Fortress: X. Restraint / XI. Receive / XII. Responsible" - Black Clouds & Silver Linings

I must admit, I'm not a huge fan of the AA Suite. It is still a pretty awesome song, however, and I really enjoy listening to it within the context of Black Clouds, although I think the ending goes on a bit too much.


More to come tomorrow!

[Darkes7]

Whoa, I'll definitely be following. I already see things I'd disagree with, but never mind. Really curious to see what's higher up.

[skydivingninja]

Holy shit I've had a top 50 DT list at the ready for a couple of weeks now...you beat me to it you bastard!  Well, I'll be following with great interest, even though you've already committed massive fail with such low placement of "These Walls," "New Millenium," "Overture 1928," and "The Shattered Fortress."

[BRGM]

What's These walls about then?

[skydivingninja]

Trouble communicating with others.  One of the reasons its one of my favorite DT songs.

[Basekick]

46. "The Shattered Fortress: X. Restraint / XI. Receive / XII. Responsible" - Black Clouds and Silver Linings

I must admit, I'm not a huge fan of the AA Suite. It is still a pretty awesome song, however, and I really enjoy listening to it within the context of Black Clouds, although I think the ending goes on a bit too much.

The ending goes on a bit too much?!  Surely you don't mean the solo or "I AM RESPONSIBLE!" sections, because that solo and following chorus are in my top 10 DT moments.

(And yes, I'll stop calling you Shirley...)

[Quadrochosis]

No, I literally mean the end.

[Basekick]

No, I literally mean the end.

*wipes brow* had me worried for a moment there.

[Quadrochosis]

You can't tell me that the never ending LaBrie "WoaaaAAH, WOOOAAAH WOOOAAH ... (insert 50 more woahs) ... wwoaah!" aren't incredibly annoying at best.

[Zook]

The whoahs last like 10 seconds. What the fuck are you talking about?

[Mladen]

These are some good choices, although I think only Overture 1928 would make my top 50. Maybe New millennium, but I'm not sure... Good job so far. 

[Zantera]

This will be interesting, following it. 

[petrucci07]

Will follow.

[Silver Tears]

Whoa, I'll definitely be following. I already see things I'd disagree with, but never mind. Really curious to see what's higher up.

Same 

[Quadrochosis]

The whoahs last like 10 seconds. What the fuck are you talking about?

I was obviously exaggerating, but I still think they're annoying as hell. Maybe if they sounded less awkward I'd be alright with them.

[Quadrochosis]

OK here's today's update:

45. "The Mirror" - Awake

People will hang me for this, but here it is. Like I said, I'm not a terribly huge fan of the AA suite, and while this one isn't part of it, it still has the same feel for me. I'm more of a prog guy than a metal guy also, so the real headbanging tunes don't do as much for as some of their more proggy tracks. My favorite part of this song is the Space-Dye Vest theme in it.

44. "Hollow Years" - Falling Into Infinity

Great tune, I wish they had played it at the show I was at this past year, but it's all good. Great track and I love the extended bits that Petrucci does when they play this live.

43. "A Fortune In Lies" - When Dream and Day Unite

I'm a really big fan of WDADU, so get used to seeing some more of it on my list. This song is really awesome, and one of the first DT songs I heard. I actually prefer Charlie's singing to LaBrie's (on WDADRU). I know that puts me in a super-minority here, but what are you gonna do.

42. "Another Day" - Images & Words

This is the song that actually got me into Dream Theater. I was so stunned when I first heard it 5 or 6 years ago and I knew that DT would be the band for me. It's moved down to 42 now, because I have grown to love a ton of other DT songs, but this one will always have a special place in my heart.

41. "The Best of Times" - Black Clouds & Silver Linings

Another beautiful DT song. I really enjoy the lyrics here, and while I know that many people here don't like the song, I really enjoy it. I can't wait until MP is comfortable to play this live because I'm sure it would be killer live.

[Birch Boy]

Will be stalking this thread. 

[moffatt]

Interesting list so far, will be following 

[glaurung]

You didn't even mention to guitar solo in The Best of Times! It's one of my favorite solos.

[MetalManiac666]

This will be interesting, following it. 

[Gadough]

You didn't even mention to guitar solo in The Best of Times! It's one of my favorite solos.

Was gonna say that. The Best of Times solo can bring tears to my eyes if I let it. Actually, it's probably my second favorite Petrucci solo behind only 2:10-4:10 from In the Presence of Enemies Part 1.

[skydivingninja]

Well, at least you mentioned "The Best of Times."  Too bad its not as high as it should be    Its one of my favorite DT songs, I can't wait to hear it live also.  I totally agree on "The Mirror" too, I'm not too into it, but the SDV theme part is godly.

[Silver Tears]

I always forget what a great song Another Day is. I guess it's 'cos all the other songs on that album are so amazing.

Good choices so far 

[KevShmev]

I'm a really big fan of WDADU, so get used to seeing some more of it on my list. 

 

*prays "Light Fuse and Get Away" makes the list*

 

Good picks thus far, too!

[Quadrochosis]

Here's today's update:

40. "Only A Matter of Time" - When Dream & Day Unite

Not much to say about this song other than the fact that it rocks. Some cool vocals, I love the way Dominici delivers the title line.

39. "Scene Five: Through Her Eyes" - Metropolis Pt. II: Scenes From A Memory

One of DT's most beautiful songs. I always get teary when I hear this song. I like the alternate take on the song as well, I think both are pretty awesome. LaBrie has some cool vocals here, and there's some really nice emotional guitar playing.

38. "Sacrificed Sons" - Octavarium

I like the use of samples in this tune. It's one of 8VM's two epics and although it's the lesser one, it still holds its own. I saw this live at PN09 and loved it.

37. "The Dark Eternal Night" - Systematic Chaos

One of the best songs on SC. Jordan's improvised Continuum solo at the end of the song is awesome, as is his ragtime-ish solo thing in the middle of the song. The lyrics are kind of meh, but the intrumentals are sick, and it features the sludgiest DT riff ever! (cookie for reference)

36. "Scene Two: II. Strange Deja Vu" - Metropolis Pt. II: Scenes From A Memory

I really like the chorus here, and I love the way that the Overture transitions right into this song. It's got some awesome guitar palying during the verses and other than that, just all around awesome.

[Gadough]

36. "Scene Two: II. Strange Deja Vu" - Metropolis Pt. II: Scenes From A Memory

I really like the chorus here, and I love the way that the Overture transitions right into this song. It's got some awesome guitar palying during the verses and other than that, just all around awesome.

I personally love the last few lines "But I don't mind/I hope to find the truth." I love the way Labrie sings that.

[skydivingninja]

You just gained immense respect for me for mentioning "Only a Matter of Time" and "Through Her Eyes"...and then lose it all with "The Dark Eternal Night." 

[Quadrochosis]

You just gained immense respect for me for mentioning "Only a Matter of Time" and "Through Her Eyes"...and then lose it all with "The Dark Eternal Night." 

Are you saying that it should be higher, or not even on the list?

[KevShmev]

skydivingninja usually has really good taste, so I am sure he thinks it shouldn't be on the list.

Love seeing "Only a Matter of Time" make it, and "Strange Deja Vu" is a given.  Good to see "Through Her Eyes" as well.

[Quadrochosis]

skydivingninja usually has really good taste, so I am sure he thinks it shouldn't be on the list.

Like I said, I really like the instrumentals, but the lyrics are meh. I also really don't care for the vocal deliveries all that much.

[orcus116]

TDEN shouldn't be near the top of anything except a Worst Of list. It's musically atrocious.

[Plasmastrike]

 

[sonatafanica]

This list is getting more and more interesting as it goes on.

[AwakeFromOctavarium]

Mirror, Another Day, and Overture seem too far from the spots they deserve, but oh well.

Dark Eternal Night and Through Her Eyes deserve the spots though.

[Mladen]

Wow, most of these so far wouldn't make my top 50. It makes following the thread more interesting, though...