Dream Theater: The Astonishing (now with moment of betrayal!)

[adastra]

SPOILER ALERT:  I had a dream last night;  The first CD of The Astonishing contains 3 songs (8min, 8min , 15min) and the drums sounded amazing!   And guess what..... The first song was On The Backs Of Angels with a different title.

Not really a spoiler when we already know it isn't true 

I hope so

[YtseJamittaja]

-Encore:  You Not Me; You Not Me II (Reprise)

Will that be with the polka breakdown, the dubstep extended guitar solo, the extra verses about how it's not about you or me but about them, or will it be the black metal single edit?

That's alright
I'm okay
If it happens every single day

[Lucien]

SPOILER ALERT:  I had a dream last night;  The first CD of The Astonishing contains 3 songs (8min, 8min , 15min) and the drums sounded amazing!   And guess what..... The first song was On The Backs Of Angels with a different title.

Not really a spoiler when we already know it isn't true 

I hope so

Uh, we already know there are 11 songs on the first CD

[theseoafs]

Are they really going to have a song called Lord Nafaryus? This is TCOT level stuff here.

Well, maybe when being looked at individually.
It makes sense in the context of the album.

And TCOT makes sense in context too. I'm just saying, there is now a DT song called Lord Nafaryus. Let it sink in.

Almost as bad as the bad guys in a cartoon series being called the Decepticons.

[sneakyblueberry]

this album better be astonishing

[BlobVanDam]

Almost as bad as the bad guys in a cartoon series being called the Decepticons.

I would think that it's a little more understandable in a cartoon aimed at little kids to sell toys, than a veteran prog band's latest album concept, but nice dodge.

[theseoafs]

Almost as bad as the bad guys in a cartoon series being called the Decepticons.

I would think that it's a little more understandable in a cartoon aimed at little kids to sell toys, than a veteran prog band's latest album concept, but nice dodge.

Yeah, well, we haven't seen the merchandise lineup for this album cycle yet.  If there isn't a Lord Nafaryus action figgerr I'll be shocked.

[BlobVanDam]

Almost as bad as the bad guys in a cartoon series being called the Decepticons.

I would think that it's a little more understandable in a cartoon aimed at little kids to sell toys, than a veteran prog band's latest album concept, but nice dodge.

Yeah, well, we haven't seen the merchandise lineup for this album cycle yet.  If there isn't a Lord Nafaryus action figgerr I'll be shocked.

Note to self: Get the deluxe box set of The Astonishing.

Although I'm really hanging out for the PC game.

[TheCountOfNYC]

Are they really going to have a song called Lord Nafaryus? This is TCOT level stuff here.

Well, maybe when being looked at individually.
It makes sense in the context of the album.

And TCOT makes sense in context too. I'm just saying, there is now a DT song called Lord Nafaryus. Let it sink in.

Almost as bad as the bad guys in a cartoon series being called the Decepticons.

Hey. Decepticons are awesome.

[ariich]

We'll probably see it soon with the next official update anyway.

Exactly, it's all going to be released eventually.

I deleted a couple of posts in this thread. Given how clearly bosk said not be posting or discussing unauthorised info, how about we stop discussing unauthorised info?

[Zydar]

Nah, we need something for you to do

[|KirK|]

We'll probably see it soon with the next official update anyway.

Exactly, it's all going to be released eventually.

I deleted a couple of posts in this thread. Given how clearly bosk said not be posting or discussing unauthorised info, how about we stop discussing unauthorised info?

Do you think that the lyrics on the album will be like the emails?! You know,  I've bought my ticket for the show in Milan and I'd like to know if I have to bring with me the dictionary...

[ariich]

Nah, we need something for you to do

I'll admit, I haven't banned anyone in a long time.

So go ahead, make my day punks.

[Edergilmour]

I'm thinking those song titles are just parts of a whole musical piece. Like Neal Morse's "?". If so, first act could be a 50 minutes piece of continuous music.

[James.v6]

Lord Nafaryus. I really feel that heavy strong 8 string character theme !!!
 

[Mladen]

I'm thinking those song titles are just parts of a whole musical piece. Like Neal Morse's "?". If so, first act could be a 50 minutes piece of continuous music.

Yeah, I've also got this feeling.

[commanderbob]

Are they really going to have a song called Lord Nafaryus? This is TCOT level stuff here.

Random thought of the day: I'm imagining this song as merely a cover of Metallica's Sanitarium.

Lord Nafaryus, leave me be.
Lord Nafaryus just leave me alone.

[Cyclopssss]

Must say I'm unexpectetly stoked for this one!

[emtee]

Anxious to hear it for sure but a part of me remembers Styx's Kilroy Was Here.

[noxon]

I really really liked kilroy was here... when i was 10.

[RoeDent]

I'm thinking those song titles are just parts of a whole musical piece. Like Neal Morse's "?". If so, first act could be a 50 minutes piece of continuous music.

They are. It's called The Astonishing. And yes, I predict that the music on each disc will be continuous. Like Snow, or like SFAM.

[ledlemos08]

Damn! I need to listen something new... I can't wait anymore! hahahaha

[Moor]

Are they really going to have a song called Lord Nafaryus? This is TCOT level stuff here.

Random thought of the day: I'm imagining this song as merely a cover of Metallica's Sanitarium.

Lord Nafaryus, leave me be.
Lord Nafaryus just leave me alone.

HAHAHAHA awesome !

Or something like:

Lord Nafaryus within, I will fight for you
Lord Nafaryus of sin, now my soul is yours
Lord Nafaryus, my guide, I will die for you
Lord Nafaryus inside�
Lord Nafaryus, amen, I belong to you

Heil! Heil! Heil! Heil!
 Heil! Heil! Heil! Heil!

[Moor]

nefarious /nɪˈfɛːrɪəs/: adjective: (typically of an action or activity) wicked or criminal

[liran95]

Are they really going to have a song called Lord Nafaryus? This is TCOT level stuff here.

Random thought of the day: I'm imagining this song as merely a cover of Metallica's Sanitarium.

Lord Nafaryus, leave me be.
Lord Nafaryus just leave me alone.

HAHAHAHA awesome !

Or something like:

Lord Nafaryus within, I will fight for you
Lord Nafaryus of sin, now my soul is yours
Lord Nafaryus, my guide, I will die for you
Lord Nafaryus inside�
Lord Nafaryus, amen, I belong to you

Heil! Heil! Heil! Heil!
 Heil! Heil! Heil! Heil!

Standing on the back of Lord Nafaryus.

[The Curious Orange]

I can only hope "Lord Nafaryus" is an instrumental...

Also - "The Hovering Sourjon" - what sort of a title is that??

And I can only assume "Three Days" is a cover of the Jane's Addiction song... (That would be so kewl!) 

[Train of Naught]

Nah most likely a tribute to the band with the singer who only writes about his drug problem, Three Days Grace, good fit to DT for sure.

[Progmetty]

I'm putting my money down on at least 4 of these tracks being spoken words section to move the story.

[CDrice]

Nah most likely a tribute to the band with the singer who only writes about his drug problem, Three Days Grace, good fit to DT for sure.

No matter how hard I try
You’re never satisfied
This is not a home
This is what I'm longing for
You always disappear
And I'm feeling you here
Let him take you home
I think I’m better off alone

Home, home,
It`s what I long for
Home, home,
Where I belong

[Train of Naught]

Wow that took me way too long to figure out, I thought you had a very crappy link to the song lyrics..

[ToT-147]

It's weird, being a DT fan, I don't remember if I've ever felt the sensation of getting a lot of new songs at same time.
I was kinda getting used to the "11 - 12" songs format with ADTOE and DT12. And by the time of 6DOIT ( a double album like The Ashtonishing) I wasn't that much into DT. I started to follow them like "move by move" when TOT came out.

So you were getting used to the 6-9 songs format then.. They haven't done an album with 11-tracks-at-least since SFaM..

[Train of Naught]

SDOIT has 13 tracks

[ToT-147]

SDOIT has 13 tracks

Ok, then:

"They haven't done an album with 11-tracks-songs-at-least since SFaM.."

Fixed that by me..

[wolven74]

Are they really going to have a song called Lord Nafaryus? This is TCOT level stuff here.

Possibly Lord Nafaryus is an instrumental... though considering how close to the Overture it is, probably not. Could be a cool track that doesn't have a cheesy chorus.....

[rumborak]

Lord Nafaryus,
your deeds are precarious,
Lord Nafaryus,
you were born an Aquarius. Aquarius, Aquarius!!