Author Topic: Derek Sherinian Thread: Where's the new DS or Planet X album??? (Read 19229 times)

darkshade · « **Reply #35 on:** August 27, 2011, 01:30:14 PM »

Until a mod can merge the other thread with this one, Derek's new album is available to stream

https://www.mascotlabelgroup.com/ds_player.html

darkshade · « **Reply #36 on:** August 27, 2011, 01:33:30 PM »

Quote from: JediKnight1969 on August 27, 2011, 12:34:12 PM

Favourite Derek Sherinian works:

DT: FII & ACoS
Solo: Planet X
Planet X: Universe
BCC: Black country

What I like about FII, is that even though it's Dream Theater, I can hear the Planet X sound during certain moments on the album, and being familiar with Planet X and most of Derek's solo albums, it's cool to notice those things. My appreciation for FII went up a lot after being familiar with PX and DS solo for a while.

JediKnight1969 · « **Reply #37 on:** August 27, 2011, 01:46:31 PM »

Quote from: darkshade on August 27, 2011, 01:33:30 PM

Quote from: JediKnight1969 on August 27, 2011, 12:34:12 PM
Favourite Derek Sherinian works:

DT: FII & ACoS
Solo: Planet X
Planet X: Universe
BCC: Black country

What I like about FII, is that even though it's Dream Theater, I can hear the Planet X sound during certain moments on the album, and being familiar with Planet X and most of Derek's solo albums, it's cool to notice those things. My appreciation for FII went up a lot after being familiar with PX and DS solo for a while.

But FII is from 1997 and Planet X's debut album is from 2000...

wilgod3p · « **Reply #38 on:** August 27, 2011, 02:49:42 PM »

Quote from: JediKnight1969 on August 27, 2011, 10:12:33 AM

Album cover: https://billyidol.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/COVER-009.jpg

wow it is a fantastic artwork

farsight · « **Reply #39 on:** August 27, 2011, 02:51:32 PM »

Cool stuff, thanks for posting. And wow, lukather, steve stevens, tony mcalpine and also that put joe bonamassa in my radar. The album has some real tasty licks in it.

darkshade · « **Reply #40 on:** August 27, 2011, 03:53:53 PM »

Quote from: JediKnight1969 on August 27, 2011, 01:46:31 PM

Quote from: darkshade on August 27, 2011, 01:33:30 PM
Quote from: JediKnight1969 on August 27, 2011, 12:34:12 PM
Favourite Derek Sherinian works:

DT: FII & ACoS
Solo: Planet X
Planet X: Universe
BCC: Black country

What I like about FII, is that even though it's Dream Theater, I can hear the Planet X sound during certain moments on the album, and being familiar with Planet X and most of Derek's solo albums, it's cool to notice those things. My appreciation for FII went up a lot after being familiar with PX and DS solo for a while.

But FII is from 1997 and Planet X's debut album is from 2000...

Yes, but I hear that Sherinian sound, it's very distinct. He uses a lot of similar keyboard textures on his solo albums and Planet X albums, as he did on FII.

darkshade · « **Reply #41 on:** August 27, 2011, 03:55:19 PM »

I didn't listen to the whole thing, only the first 2 tracks and the title track. But based on the first 2 songs, it seems the jazz influence has been brought back on this new one.

JediKnight1969 · « **Reply #42 on:** August 27, 2011, 04:32:51 PM »

Quote from: darkshade on August 27, 2011, 03:53:53 PM

Quote from: JediKnight1969 on August 27, 2011, 01:46:31 PM
Quote from: darkshade on August 27, 2011, 01:33:30 PM
Quote from: JediKnight1969 on August 27, 2011, 12:34:12 PM
Favourite Derek Sherinian works:

DT: FII & ACoS
Solo: Planet X
Planet X: Universe
BCC: Black country

What I like about FII, is that even though it's Dream Theater, I can hear the Planet X sound during certain moments on the album, and being familiar with Planet X and most of Derek's solo albums, it's cool to notice those things. My appreciation for FII went up a lot after being familiar with PX and DS solo for a while.

But FII is from 1997 and Planet X's debut album is from 2000...

Yes, but I hear that Sherinian sound, it's very distinct. He uses a lot of similar keyboard textures on his solo albums and Planet X albums, as he did on FII.

Oh, I get it: then it's not "Planet X's sound" but "Derek Sherinian's sound"... OF COURSE IT IS!

darkshade · « **Reply #43 on:** August 27, 2011, 05:11:41 PM »

Quote from: JediKnight1969 on August 27, 2011, 04:32:51 PM

Quote from: darkshade on August 27, 2011, 03:53:53 PM
Quote from: JediKnight1969 on August 27, 2011, 01:46:31 PM
Quote from: darkshade on August 27, 2011, 01:33:30 PM
Quote from: JediKnight1969 on August 27, 2011, 12:34:12 PM
Favourite Derek Sherinian works:

DT: FII & ACoS
Solo: Planet X
Planet X: Universe
BCC: Black country

What I like about FII, is that even though it's Dream Theater, I can hear the Planet X sound during certain moments on the album, and being familiar with Planet X and most of Derek's solo albums, it's cool to notice those things. My appreciation for FII went up a lot after being familiar with PX and DS solo for a while.

But FII is from 1997 and Planet X's debut album is from 2000...

Yes, but I hear that Sherinian sound, it's very distinct. He uses a lot of similar keyboard textures on his solo albums and Planet X albums, as he did on FII.

Oh, I get it: then it's not "Planet X's sound" but "Derek Sherinian's sound"... OF COURSE IT IS!

Well yea, I thought you understood that. Planet X and much of Derek's solo stuff has that type of sound, mostly because of his keyboard patches. It's that dark, outer space, futuristic sound.

JediKnight1969 · « **Reply #44 on:** August 27, 2011, 05:13:26 PM »

Quote from: darkshade on August 27, 2011, 05:11:41 PM

Quote from: JediKnight1969 on August 27, 2011, 04:32:51 PM
Quote from: darkshade on August 27, 2011, 03:53:53 PM
Quote from: JediKnight1969 on August 27, 2011, 01:46:31 PM
Quote from: darkshade on August 27, 2011, 01:33:30 PM
Quote from: JediKnight1969 on August 27, 2011, 12:34:12 PM
Favourite Derek Sherinian works:

DT: FII & ACoS
Solo: Planet X
Planet X: Universe
BCC: Black country

What I like about FII, is that even though it's Dream Theater, I can hear the Planet X sound during certain moments on the album, and being familiar with Planet X and most of Derek's solo albums, it's cool to notice those things. My appreciation for FII went up a lot after being familiar with PX and DS solo for a while.

But FII is from 1997 and Planet X's debut album is from 2000...

Yes, but I hear that Sherinian sound, it's very distinct. He uses a lot of similar keyboard textures on his solo albums and Planet X albums, as he did on FII.

Oh, I get it: then it's not "Planet X's sound" but "Derek Sherinian's sound"... OF COURSE IT IS!

Well yea, I thought you understood that. Planet X and much of Derek's solo stuff has that type of sound, mostly because of his keyboard patches. It's that dark, outer space, futuristic sound.

Yeah. Love that sound. Derek rules!

darkshade · « **Reply #45 on:** August 27, 2011, 05:16:29 PM »

He's the man. My favorite DT-related solo act/side project besides LTE

JediKnight1969 · « **Reply #46 on:** August 27, 2011, 05:18:46 PM »

I like his works even more that LTE.

He's so unfairly underrated...

darkshade · « **Reply #47 on:** August 27, 2011, 05:26:21 PM »

I consider LTE basically and extension of DT, as it pretty much is.

dongringo · « **Reply #48 on:** August 27, 2011, 09:14:00 PM »

Streaming now and digging it. On track 4 now...sweet, sweet sounds.

pain of occupation · « **Reply #49 on:** August 27, 2011, 09:34:18 PM »

i've run through it one and a half times thus far. while im still expecting an overwhelming september, my initial reaction to oceana was one of unsatisfaction. hopefully i come around.

TimmyHiggy · « **Reply #50 on:** August 27, 2011, 10:10:08 PM »

Seriously, he named an album after the worst club I have ever been to?

JediKnight1969 · « **Reply #51 on:** August 28, 2011, 09:31:03 AM »

Quote from: TimmyHiggy on August 27, 2011, 10:10:08 PM

Seriously, he named an album after the worst club I have ever been to?

I don't think so...

Pols Voice · « **Reply #52 on:** August 28, 2011, 11:29:57 AM »

I listened to the whole thing. Not earth-shattering or anything, but not bad. That album cover is stellar!

hefdaddy42 · « **Reply #53 on:** August 28, 2011, 11:33:05 AM »

Listening now. So far, so good.

Metal · « **Reply #54 on:** August 28, 2011, 11:45:12 AM »

Real good stuff here. Thanks for the link, definitely enhancing my day off!

Metal · « **Reply #55 on:** August 28, 2011, 11:45:54 AM »

(My bad for the double post)

dongringo · « **Reply #56 on:** August 28, 2011, 11:46:42 AM »

I listened to all the songs last night twice and there are really only two songs I really liked. The rest just wasn't my thing.

JediKnight1969 · « **Reply #57 on:** August 28, 2011, 12:06:15 PM »

First track from first solo album "Planet X": Apocalypse 1470 BC

Live (bad quality): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KCE4vWh2qE&feature=related

Studio: *snip*

Nick · « **Reply #58 on:** August 28, 2011, 01:21:59 PM »

Quote from: JediKnight1969 on August 28, 2011, 12:06:15 PM

First track from first solo album "Planet X": Apocalypse 1470 BC

Live (bad quality): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KCE4vWh2qE&feature=related

Studio: *snip*

I highly suggest you read the rules of the forum.

JediKnight1969 · « **Reply #59 on:** August 28, 2011, 01:53:14 PM »

Quote from: Nick on August 28, 2011, 01:21:59 PM

Quote from: JediKnight1969 on August 28, 2011, 12:06:15 PM
First track from first solo album "Planet X": Apocalypse 1470 BC

Live (bad quality): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KCE4vWh2qE&feature=related

Studio: *snip*

I highly suggest you read the rules of the forum.

You are right. I am sorry.

Psy · « **Reply #60 on:** August 28, 2011, 02:06:17 PM »

* Psy froths at the mouth

I loves me all of DS's solo albums.

jsem · « **Reply #61 on:** September 09, 2011, 06:51:38 AM »

WOAH. This album is amazing.

This is def in the top 3 this year.

YtseBitsySpider · « **Reply #62 on:** September 09, 2011, 08:15:44 AM »

just got last night
love all Derek's stuff...own most of it....

pain of occupation · « **Reply #63 on:** September 09, 2011, 09:47:21 AM »

after my initial disappointment, i came around. rather quickly, in fact. 1 1/2 spins = $:-\$ 2 1/2 spins =

after the 6 spins in the past 60 or so hours, i'm now over 10 spins total and finding this album a lot of fun. maybe not gonna like it quite as much as past efforts, but derek set my expectations very high over the course of his solo/planet x career.

now if only i would come around on new opeth (6 spins and still waiting to be

'd)

adastra · « **Reply #64 on:** July 03, 2013, 02:14:26 AM »

I've never really liked Instrumental music and I hate LTE

But I decided to get Derek Sherínian's Oceana and WOW

!!!!!
This is awesome! I've never really heard of this guitarist , Steve Stevens, but He surely does amazing job at the track Oceana.
I'd love to hear Soundscapes like this in the upcoming DT album.

Derek is just awesome!

Maybe I should try more Instrumental music!

Kwyjibo · « **Reply #65 on:** July 03, 2013, 02:30:41 AM »

Quote from: adastra on July 03, 2013, 02:14:26 AM

I've never really heard of this guitarist , Steve Stevens, but He surely does amazing job at the track Oceana.

You either are very young or you slept through the 80s.

Steve Stevens is mostly known for his work with Billy Idol or for his contributions to Michael Jackson's Dirty Diana.

adastra · « **Reply #66 on:** July 03, 2013, 02:53:58 AM »

Quote from: Kwyjibo on July 03, 2013, 02:30:41 AM

Quote from: adastra on July 03, 2013, 02:14:26 AM
I've never really heard of this guitarist , Steve Stevens, but He surely does amazing job at the track Oceana.

You either are very young or you slept through the 80s. Steve Stevens is mostly known for his work with Billy Idol or for his contributions to Michael Jackson's Dirty Diana.

Im 26 yrs old

But yeah, Never heard of him before. I googled pictures of him and thought that "Can guy who looks like this play this good?!!?"

Kwyjibo · « **Reply #67 on:** July 03, 2013, 04:06:52 AM »

Why, isn't he cute?

those were the 80s

Apart from his work for Billy Idol I would recommend Black Light Syndrome (Bozzio, Levin, Stevens) a more jam orientated instrumental prog album.

darkshade · « **Reply #68 on:** July 03, 2013, 07:51:09 AM »

Am I the only one who finds Oceana one of Derek's most consistently great albums?

I put it up there with the last two Planet X albums. Every track is fun and energetic. It's like Derek time jumped to 1976, grabbed a little bit stylistically from Jeff Beck and Jan Hammer Group, then came back to 2011 and recorded the album. Plus no Zakk Wylde or Yngwie (I feel they are the weakest links in DS solo stuff).

Lowdz · « **Reply #69 on:** July 03, 2013, 08:19:57 AM »

Steve Stevens is a great guitarist. Flamenco a Go Go is another album worth checking out.. And his last album, Memory Crash is great too.

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Author Topic: Derek Sherinian Thread: Where's the new DS or Planet X album??? (Read 19229 times)