Author Topic: Shadow Ninja's Super Incredibly Awesome Top 50 EXTRAVAGANZA!!!!1!!! v. #1 (Read 21247 times)

Shadow Ninja 2.0 · « **Reply #140 on:** October 30, 2013, 07:59:37 AM »

8. Surrounded - Images And Words

This is one of DT's only cheerful songs. Though, based on the quality of this song, they really should do it more often. I'm really struggling to find things to say about this one. It's just a great upbeat song. I love the guitar line that JP plays right after James sings, "And from an ivory tower hears her call", just fantastic. I like the way they way the instrumentation in the second verse is different from the first verse. which isn't something unique for DT, but it sounds really good here so I thought I'd mention it.

Crow · « **Reply #141 on:** October 30, 2013, 08:40:45 AM »

All things considered, Surrounded is probably LaBrie's absolute best performance, at least on any studio album. Awesome song though I doubt it would get quite that high for me xD

425 · « **Reply #142 on:** October 31, 2013, 04:36:28 AM »

Yesyesyes! Another song that definitely belongs in the top ten! Gorgeous song. Light to dark dark to light light to dark dark to light.

Shadow Ninja 2.0 · « **Reply #143 on:** October 31, 2013, 09:02:05 AM »

7. In The Presence Of Enemies - Systematic Chaos

Now, lots of folks rank these separately, and that's all well and good, but as I only listen to them as one song, that's how I shall rank them. This song has some of LaBrie's vocals ever, from his his soft delivery of Heretic to the blazing metal of Slaughter Of The Damned. And come on, who doesn't sing along to, "FEAR! THERE IS NO EVIL TO FEAR NOW, FOR I KNOW YOU ARE WITH ME!". The way that section takes Psalms 23 in distorts it as if from Satan's perspective is, to me, very cool. I'm not sure if that was in the Priest novel or not, but it's great. Speaking of lyrics, I really like them here. The story they tell I find quite compelling. Now, some people don't like that this is something of a "typical" DT track. I can see where they're coming from, but I really like it, and to be honest, DT's never really done anything else quite like it.

Let's take a moment to talk about The Reckoning, the part most people dislike. Well, it's definitely the weakest part of the song. But considering how strong the song is, that's really not saying much. It's not one of DT's best Instrumental sections, but it's pretty good and has some really great sections. Anyways, I love this song.

Zydar · « **Reply #144 on:** October 31, 2013, 09:03:16 AM »

Surrounded is a Top 3 DT song for me

Ruba · « **Reply #145 on:** October 31, 2013, 11:04:05 AM »

Haa, I love ITPOE. And The Reckoning, it's one of their best instrumental sections IMO.

jakepriest · « **Reply #146 on:** October 31, 2013, 11:10:50 AM »

Surrounded and ITPOE are both great. I'm not much of a lyrics person so I don't care what it's about as long as it sounds epic. And ITPOE definitely is

Crow · « **Reply #147 on:** October 31, 2013, 11:41:55 AM »

ItPoE has some great parts to it but as a whole the song doesn't do much for me though I liked it more when I was first getting in to the band.

425 · « **Reply #148 on:** October 31, 2013, 01:12:09 PM »

Another fantastic choice for the top 10!

Onno · « **Reply #149 on:** October 31, 2013, 03:29:01 PM »

Both Surrounded and ITPOE are super epic, I like ITPOE more.

Shadow Ninja 2.0 · « **Reply #150 on:** November 01, 2013, 10:07:04 AM »

6. Take The Time - Images And Words

Yes, this is higher than Metropolis. Deal with it. This is a really fun song. The chorus is great, as is the lead up to it. "I think it's for a CHAAYYEEEYAAAAAAAAANGE!!!!". LaBrie pretty much dominates on this song. Another amazing thing about this song is how many changes it has, without ever losing it's flow or feeling out of place. JP and KM's solo is nothing short of amazing. Plus the guitar part around 7:10. I don't know enough about guitar to know the technical term for that, but it sounds amazing.

Crow · « **Reply #151 on:** November 01, 2013, 11:00:17 AM »

YES. Take The Time is one of the most fun songs ever. I don't know how I used to hate it. I love it now. Don't know if I'd put it higher than Metropolis but it'd certainly be one of my top songs.

jakepriest · « **Reply #152 on:** November 01, 2013, 11:20:45 AM »

Take the Time wouldn't make my top 50. The song just hasn't clicked with me.

425 · « **Reply #153 on:** November 01, 2013, 01:10:16 PM »

Yet another top ten choice with which I absolutely cannot argue!

Tom Bombadil · « **Reply #154 on:** November 01, 2013, 01:10:39 PM »

love Surrounded and Take the Time. Great picks.

Shadow Ninja 2.0 · « **Reply #155 on:** November 01, 2013, 02:06:55 PM »

Just to recap:

6. Take The Time
7. In The Presence Of Enemies
8. Surrounded
9. Breaking All Illusions
10. Beneath The Surface
11. 6:00
12. Metropolis
13. Through Her Eyes
14. Lie
15. The Killing Hand
16. Beyond This Life
17. Pull Me Under
18. A Nightmare To Remember
19. Panic Attack
20. Home
21. Disappear
22. The Silent Man
23. The Best Of Times
24. Endless Sacrifice
25. Innocence Faded
26. Wither
27. The Ministry Of Lost Souls
28. Voices
29. The Spirit Carries On
30. Wait For Sleep
31. Learning To Live
32. The Great Debate
33. The Glass Prison
34. Caught In A Web
35. Prophets Of War
36. As I Am
37. Light Fuse And Get Away
38. Repentance
39. This Dying Soul
40. These Walls
41. One Last Time
42. Far From Heaven
43. The Dance Of Eternity
44. Lost Not Forgotten
45. A Rite Of Passage
46. Peruvian Skies
47. Sacrificed Sons
48. Outcry
49. Strange Deja Vu
50. This Is The Life

I will now entertain guesses for the Top 5.

Viking of the Sagas · « **Reply #156 on:** November 01, 2013, 02:13:17 PM »

I'm thinking Scarred, Trial of Tears or something from 2005-2009

Crow · « **Reply #157 on:** November 01, 2013, 02:19:57 PM »

Octavarium, A Change of Seasons, Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence, In the Presence of Enemies, Illumination Theory

:V

in all seriousness. umm. Scarred, Trial of Tears, Lines in the Sand, Octavarium, Bridges in the Sky

*random*

Shadow Ninja 2.0 · « **Reply #158 on:** November 01, 2013, 02:26:09 PM »

In The Presence Enemies is number 7, and I don't have any from DT12. You may be on to something with the others, though.

Or not, who knows.

Viking of the Sagas · « **Reply #159 on:** November 01, 2013, 02:29:00 PM »

A Change of Seasons is definitely going into top 5...

SDOIT might be there in its entirety as well.

Octavarium definitely as well.

Crow · « **Reply #160 on:** November 01, 2013, 02:45:01 PM »

if his top 5 is all epics this list would be boring as hell, lol.
and wow okay sure itpoe is already not an option, right. that first list was a joke :V
the second list is my real guesses.

Nearmyth · « **Reply #161 on:** November 01, 2013, 08:58:44 PM »

I'm gonna guess that A Change of Seasons, Octavarium, and Bridges in the Sky or maybe Scarred will be in there.

Scorpion · « **Reply #162 on:** November 01, 2013, 10:02:02 PM »

If Trial of Tears isn't there, we can't be friends any longer. Sorry brah, that's life.

? · « **Reply #163 on:** November 02, 2013, 02:49:46 AM »

I rank TTT above Metropolis as well

Onno · « **Reply #164 on:** November 02, 2013, 05:29:18 AM »

Take The Time is amazing

Shadow Ninja 2.0 · « **Reply #165 on:** November 02, 2013, 11:23:13 AM »

5. The Count Of Tuscany - Black Clouds And Silver Linings

Well, what can I say about this one? The intro is magnificent, and the way it builds into the droning riff in the verses is incredible. One of the problems people have with this song is the lyrics. Well, they don't really bother me. I find them pretty well suited to the music, and they tell an interesting story that shows that DT don't take themselves too seriously. The slow, ebow section is amazing, and is one of my favorite parts. This is an example of Dream Theater firing on every level, and succeeding almost completely. I will say that the tough-guy voice on the pre chorus annoys me somewhat, but that's really the only complaint I have for this song.

Crow · « **Reply #166 on:** November 02, 2013, 11:45:06 AM »

The entire metal section kills what is otherwise a pretty good song for me, but that 6 minutes or so of the song I can't stand drag it down. The ambient section is nice but it kind of kills the flow of the song too, makes it disjointed. The good parts are really good though, at the very least, but this wouldn't be nearly this high for me.

Tom Bombadil · « **Reply #167 on:** November 02, 2013, 12:11:02 PM »

Glad to see such an incredible song so high on your list.

425 · « **Reply #168 on:** November 02, 2013, 03:04:50 PM »

Another great choice! I actually think this song is one of the best ever in use of the tough-guy voice, but I'm sure my opinion is in the minority on that one.

Shadow Ninja 2.0 · « **Reply #169 on:** November 02, 2013, 03:11:00 PM »

I like the emphasis he adds to the "I!" parts of the chorus, but other than that I don't really care for it.

Onno · « **Reply #170 on:** November 03, 2013, 08:26:33 AM »

TCoT is #7 in my top 50, so

Shadow Ninja 2.0 · « **Reply #171 on:** November 04, 2013, 07:21:26 AM »

4. Space-Dye Vest - Awake

Well, you knew it to be here somewhere. This is one of DT's most unique songs, probably because it was not written by DT, just Kevin Moore. This song captures an atmosphere that no other DT has. It's really hard to explain what's so great about this song. This song really shows how great DT can be when they're holding back. It is also a testament to Moore's ability to create atmosphere. I really enjoy the lyrics, although not really because of what they're about. I liked them before I heard what he had actually wrote them about, and to be honest, that hasn't really changed my perspective on the song. Anyway, I know this is way too high for some, and probably now high enough for others, but this is what it is.

Tom Bombadil · « **Reply #172 on:** November 04, 2013, 07:36:56 AM »

Another excellent choice

Bolsters · « **Reply #173 on:** November 04, 2013, 07:42:08 AM »

Quote from: Tom Bombadil on November 04, 2013, 07:36:56 AM

Another excellent choice

? · « **Reply #174 on:** November 04, 2013, 07:54:23 AM »

My #1

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