16. Peruvian Skies- Falling Into Infinity
Terror by night, Liar by day, Telling her secrets, Won't take them away
In what must have been late 2008 or early 2009, I was sitting at my computer, typing away in an MSN (Rest in Peace) conversation with a gentleman you guys know as Sketchy. I was telling him about how I needed music to get into, and he recommended this band Dream Theater. He gave me two songs. The first was A Change of Seasons, which was impressive, but the second was a track off Falling Into Infinity, by the name of Peruvian Skies and oh! This was a gorgeous first listen, and I can remember what I first loved about the track, the keys. It was all that really struck me first time round, and the second, those keys became a part of a great performance from the band. I think I had it on repeat for two hours that day and it's the song I credit for getting me into Dream Theater.
Over the years, I've noted what I like about it more, and it's just simply that it's a balanced performance from everyone. It's still on my wish list to see this song performed live (This and Home), but hey, may never happen. Be a shame. One thing I love about this (and really the whole of Falling Into Infinity) is how great and balanced it sounds production wise.
15. Learning To Live- Images and Words
Once you're touched you stand alone, To face the bitter fight
Let's get this out of the way. I like the F#. But it's nowhere near my favourite part of the song, rather, the opening 4-5 minutes is. Just some rad rocking out, Moore's best peformance with that keyboard, one of my favourite lyric sets, the only real let down is that bloody drum sound! Who thought it was good?! MP doesn't, and it really affects a great song here in my opinion. But the rest of it just uplifts it, almost to a point where I just don't care. Where I want to sing and dance and rock the hell out to this incredible tune.. But there are 14 songs I'd prefer to listen to, including..
14. New Millennium- Falling Into Infinity
The lies ten feet tall, Have broken my fall,Welcome you all new millennium
And how did you, another anti-industry song, make it onto this album?! Everything that the industry and record label would hate is in this song! Long instrumental opening, long instrumental break, non standard vocal patterns, the heavy tone, a different instrument being used.. Man, oh man. This song is a great tune when you gotta work out, just keeps going and going. From the bass to the keys to the guitar to the drums to the vocals, this song is just balanced perfectly for my liking and it helps it sound so good..