DTF Official Newb Welcome Thread v. 2.0 (Introduce yourself here!)

[Bolsters]

WTF is the forums DEAL ??!!! The f-ing "Letters image" is 90% unreadable most of the time, except for this post, and just WHY is there 4 verifications ?? 2 are the most needed on OTHER forums (sevenstring.org is a perfect example) 4 is just plain PARANOIA over "bots", just use a regular pic with numbers in the scene somewhere like any non-paranoid does.

Wonderful first post.

[hefdaddy42]

WTF is the forums DEAL ??!!! The f-ing "Letters image" is 90% unreadable most of the time, except for this post, and just WHY is there 4 verifications ?? 2 are the most needed on OTHER forums (sevenstring.org is a perfect example) 4 is just plain PARANOIA over "bots", just use a regular pic with numbers in the scene somewhere like any non-paranoid does.

Getting hit by over 400 bots in one day will do thing like that to you.

But thanks for your valuable input.

[Lucien]

WTF is the forums DEAL ??!!! The f-ing "Letters image" is 90% unreadable most of the time, except for this post, and just WHY is there 4 verifications ?? 2 are the most needed on OTHER forums (sevenstring.org is a perfect example) 4 is just plain PARANOIA over "bots", just use a regular pic with numbers in the scene somewhere like any non-paranoid does.

Once you get past a little inconvenience for the first 30 seconds of your time here (seriously I don't even remember the registration process), you see that this is probably one of the best-run forums on the Internet. Rarely does anything actually bad happen here, at least in the year and a half I've been here.

[Prog Snob]

Welcome, fresh blood.

[idlewoodarian]

Hello there! I'm 24 and I'm from France. I suppose I'm not a true Dream Theater fan because they're not my favourite band and I'm pretty critical of their recent output, but they were one of my first metal bands and I listen to their albums from the '90s pretty often.

I started with Octavarium not long after it was released, and for a time I absolutely loved it and listened to it on repeat. Then I moved on to Awake which quickly became my absolute favourite album ever for a few years. At that time I really worshiped the band, but I knew only a small part of their discography. Then I got into black metal, industrial & experimental stuff so I pretty much shunned the band, but since a few years I've managed to re-appreciate them. My favourite album would be Images & Words, it just instantaneously gets me into another world. I also really like Awake obviously, although I've listened to it to death and now it's weird to listen to it. I also really enjoy Scenes from a Memory and Train of Thought, but I don't like Octavarium anymore, except for the title track. I enjoy Falling into Infinity a bit more than most people I suppose, but that's because I can dig AOR and it makes me feel like it's the holidays. As I've said though, I've been really disappointed in what the band have been releasing since Octavarium... My favourite songs by the band are "Metropolis Pt. 1", "Space-Dye Vest" and "Disappear".

About music in general, my favourite bands are Nine Inch Nails, The Cure and Killing Joke. I mostly listen to alternative rock, post-punk, indie rock, stuff from the '80s and the '90s, with some metal on the side. My favourite metal genre would be black metal and my favourite metal band are Type O Negative. I'm not all that much into prog besides a few prog metal albums and Pink Floyd. Well, I like Opeth and Riverside.

I'm a HUGE RYM & last.fm nerd, I spend my life on these two websites.
https://rateyourmusic.com/~idlewoodarian
https://www.last.fm/user/idlewoodarian/library/music/Dream+Theater

[Counselor of Prog]

Greetings and salutations and whatnot.  Just turned 48 a few weeks ago.  Slowly making my grand entrance back into the wonderful world of epic prog.  I've remained saturated in Kansas, Kerry Livgren solo stuff, and also exposing myself to the wonderful material of Flying Colors and Neal Morse.  Not to mention playing the daylights out of DT's Pandora channel.  Lots of Liquid Tension Experiment, Rush, Joe Satriani, Iron Maiden, and Neal Morse inundating the ear buds. 

That's the long and short of it.  Looking forward to hearing from you all.  Peace, CoP.

[The Cat Of Tuscany]

Hi everyone,

I'm a user who was introduced to DT about three years ago by my brother, who found Lost Not Forgotten on Spotify and told me to listen to it. They have since become my all-time favorite band, and I was very relieved to find this community and know that I'm not the only one who likes this band.
My first general impression of this forum was that it was full of crazy prog fans who curse a lot and make one-word posts. So I was a little wary of joining. But I did, and was surprised at how kindly I was welcomed! That first general impression is now long-gone.
I'm very picky about what prog bands I choose to listen to, and so far the main ones I'm really into are:
Dream Theater
Haken
Epica (they sort of count as prog)
Porcupine Tree
Flying Colors
Spock's Beard
To-Mera
Redemption

I only know four people in real life who at least know who Dream Theater is, and surprisingly, they are all teenage girls. (go figure!)

Anyway, I also like to compose my own music, and I'm currently working on my first solo album, so look for that in the next few months!

See you around,
Jack

[Prog Snob]

Welcome guys!

[TAC]

Greetings and salutations and whatnot.  Just turned 48 a few weeks ago.  Slowly making my grand entrance back into the wonderful world of epic prog.  I've remained saturated in Kansas, Kerry Livgren solo stuff, and also exposing myself to the wonderful material of Flying Colors and Neal Morse.  Not to mention playing the daylights out of DT's Pandora channel.  Lots of Liquid Tension Experiment, Rush, Joe Satriani, Iron Maiden, and Neal Morse inundating the ear buds. 

That's the long and short of it.  Looking forward to hearing from you all.  Peace, CoP.

A Maiden loving Fogey is always welcomed here!

[seltaire]

Salutations!

I've been huge Dream Theater fan since I was twelve. It was my gateway to progressive rock and metal and its easily my favorite band ... even though I don't listen to anything after Scenes from a Memory because I've very picky and particular. I don't like metal that is too heavy, and really dislike black/death metal (sorry folks). I love Canterbury scene progressive rock like National Health and anything that has the 70s, 80s and 90s sound. I am also really fond of Post Rock, Jazz, Folk and Classic, but Progressive Rock/Metal is definitely my favorite genre.

A few other prog bands I listen to are Liquid Tension Experiment, Wobbler, and National Health. Yeah, my tastes are really narrow, and I hope browsing around this forum can introduce me to some new bands. 

My favorite Dream Theater album is Images and Words, followed by Scenes from a Memory. Favorite song is probably Learning to Live.

[hefdaddy42]

Salutations!

I've been huge Dream Theater fan since I was twelve. It was my gateway to progressive rock and metal and its easily my favorite band ... even though I don't listen to anything after Scenes from a Memory because I've very picky and particular.

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My favorite Dream Theater album is Images and Words, followed by Scenes from a Memory. Favorite song is probably Learning to Live.

You should listen to Dream Theater's album A Dramatic Turn of Events, it is a real throwback to their older sound in many ways.

[seltaire]

I did ... but it still didn't quite do it for me. I think I am just really particular.  I hope their next album will make me 'feel' the same way Images and Words did.

[Prog Snob]

I did ... but it still didn't quite do it for me. I think I am just really particular.  I hope their next album will make me 'feel' the same way Images and Words did.

I think that is the dream of many a DT fan.   

[progster]

I just joined the forum today.Ive been a massive fan since seeing DT  live in Sheffield , England UK  on the Scenes from a Memory  tour.Im a rock , prog and metal fan and for me DT top the lot in terms of muscianship, expertise and providing awesome cocerts.Long may it happen.Im really looking forward to posting and getting to speak to other fans.Hi everyone!

[Podaar]

Welcome. Enjoy!

[alcofribas]

Where am I? I demand to know!

[Illethal]

Hi Guys!

Took only about a week to get approval to join this forum, but i'm so glad it went through!

I haven't been a DT fan for very long (my first experience with them was playing their songs in Rock Band!). But I have really gotten into them the last few weeks, to the point where they have quickly shot up to being one of my top favorite bands.

I have been playing all their albums on Spotify, and I have yet to get sick of any of them. I have been going through a rough time in my life, and this band has helped me through the roughest moments.

My most recent DT purchase was the Deluxe Edition of SC, which has the 5.1 mix (which I play in my car as loud as I can).

I can't wait to get to know everyone here, this seems like a great community!

[bl5150]

Welcome!

[de_fromage]

Hi,

Not really newb, I was here for a couple of years back in 06 I thik.

Anyways, hello to everybody, name's Rafael, started playing bass because of that "chinese dude following us" and Claypool, so absolute fan of DT and Primus.

I was introduce to them with ToT thanks to a friend that also lend me Scenes, my mom kinda also introduce me to DT she has a crush on Pretucci and took me to a G3 around that time.

Have been playing bass for years, have taken guitar recently but for stuff like Explosions in the sky and mono, ambient stuff and weird pedal driven things like Tera Melos.

I study psychology and I'm crazy about bootlegs, have a decent DT collection, also a ton of Primus, Explosions in the sky, Godspeed and some more. Was part of the Hub, but it's down

I enjoy pineapple and company of dogs.

#over

[Onno]

Welcome!

[wasteland]

Welcome! What a coincidence that on the first time in years that I check this thread I find a guy who is crazy about bootlegs. 

[de_fromage]

Welcome!

Thanks, this place is lots of fun

Welcome! What a coincidence that on the first time in years that I check this thread I find a guy who is crazy about bootlegs. 

Thanks, haha, yeah, they're amazing, each tour has it's own unique vibe. Specially ToT, they played lots of ACoS
I've got many from the Hub. Some years ago I tried entering some vines but they all got stucked somewhere or didn't happen.

I'm currently flooding dime with Primus' shows, if anyone's interested

[Cedar redaC]

I'm not new to this site, but I've been away for a couple of years, so I thought I'd sort of "re-introduce" myself.

My name is Cedar redaC. I discovered Dream Theater's music about 3-4 years ago, and I discovered this site a few months later. I really came to like the music and the community of this site, so I kept up with both prior to my mission. For the last two years, I've been in Australia on a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. I just got home, and looking back, it was one of the greatest experiences of my entire life. I'd do it again if I could. (I posted this before I left, but if you'd like to know what I've been up to, this is pretty much it.

I'm studying chemistry with minors in biology and music at Southern Utah University. I plan on going into pharmacy.

Musically, I'm into prog-rock/metal, Jazz, 80's pop, and bits of everything else. I play trumpet and guitar, and I'm involved in a couple of different musical groups in university and with friends.

[Onno]

Welcome back!

[Telefragged]

Not new, but it's been a very long time for me.  I don't recognize a lot of faces anymore.

[Archonian]

Hey, whats up everyone?

My name is Yordi, Im 25 y/o and Im from The Netherlands.
I've been a DT fan for about 9 years now, but I've only seen them live once, in 2013.

I play bass, started like most bassists with a 4 string, but John Myung was the one that got me into 6 string basses.

Cheers!

[Onno]

Welkom Yordi!

[Krissi91]

Hello everyone!

My name is Kristina, I'm 24 and from Germany. I've been reading here for quite some time and have now finally decided to register.
My father introduced me to Dream Theater's music about 8 years ago and I have been a fan ever since. In January 2014 I saw them live for the first time in Munich and I was really REALLY impressed and they became my absolute favorite band. That year I went again to their summer show in Mannheim and even though they played exactly the same set list, it was once again a phenomenal experience. Especially because they played the second half of Awake, their best album to date, in my opinion. And I love how they changed up Space-Dye Vest!
This July I will see them on their special "30th anniversary" tour, I'm looking forward to see what they will come up with for that.
Dream Theater also got me into other progressive bands including: Rush, Haken, Porcupine Tree, Threshold, Seventh Wonder, Symphony X ...and so on

I'm looking forward to talk to other DT fans here, as I don't really know anyone except my father who knows/likes them. It's great to see that this place is still so active, as most of the internet forums are dead nowadays because of Facebook.

[Scorpion]

Hello there, fellow German! Enjoy your stay.

I actually wanted to see them in July as well but I already had tickets for Night of the Prog and I didn't want to sell them. Oh well, I'm sure it's going to be awesome!

Where in Germany are you from?

[Krissi91]

Thank you

But Night of the prog sounds like a great show as well. And I'm sure DT will soon start another world tour, as their new album will be coming out in a few months (hopefully), so you don't have to wait very long to see them. Maybe they will even do the Evening With Shows again, that would be awesome!

I live in Munich. Where are you from?

[Scorpion]

Other end, pretty much. I live in Dresden.

Going to have a lot of fun riding the bus for eight hours to get to Night of the Prog .

[Onno]

Welcome, fellow German speaker!

I'm actually Dutch but I'm going to study in Göttingen starting October. Not going to Night of the Prog or the DT concert since I'm too busy and won't be living in Göttingen until the end of July probably...

[wasteland]

Welcome Krissi! 

I'm sure you'll enjoy here!

[comment]

Willkommen aboard Krissi!  I used to live in Germany.  I miss it.  And Munich was a lot of fun.


Come to think of it, I guess I'm sorta noob myself...  Tja (oh well)

[Cyclopssss]

Welkom/Willkommen Crissie. Bit late, but what the hell....