Author Topic: Dream Theater: The Astonishing (now with moment of betrayal!) (Read 1200804 times)

ErHaO · « **Reply #1785 on:** November 27, 2015, 05:05:42 AM »

I hope that I will get the album at least a few weeks prior to the show, as DT albums often require time to sink in for me. I'm expecting release during Januari. And maybe a full/partial stream? They did that with DT12 right? I recall something like that.

DreamerTV · « **Reply #1786 on:** November 27, 2015, 05:21:49 AM »

And this is Gabriel

thosava · « **Reply #1787 on:** November 27, 2015, 05:22:44 AM »

New character, Gabriel of the Ravenskill rebel militia!

Edit: ninja'd

BlobVanDam · « **Reply #1788 on:** November 27, 2015, 05:24:25 AM »

Sexy.

I don't really have any interest in some character names and pictures though, without much background information. Ok, someone named Gabriel is going to be mentioned on the lyrics.

Train of Naught · « **Reply #1789 on:** November 27, 2015, 05:25:03 AM »

Not the followup you'd expect after "Nafaryus" and "Arhys", but me likes.

The Curious Orange · « **Reply #1790 on:** November 27, 2015, 05:31:33 AM »

Quote from: Kotowboy on November 26, 2015, 10:28:45 AM

There's no volume louder than 12.

13?

RoeDent · « **Reply #1791 on:** November 27, 2015, 05:32:24 AM »

Should be Gabryel really.

I think we're going to have a few story-related updates (characters and maps) rather than album info (confirmed release date, artwork, single) for the next little while.

BlobVanDam · « **Reply #1792 on:** November 27, 2015, 05:33:47 AM »

The longer they hold off on an official reveal of the cover, the more terrified I become.

Zydar · « **Reply #1793 on:** November 27, 2015, 05:39:05 AM »

Quote from: BlobVanDam on November 27, 2015, 05:33:47 AM

The longer they hold off on an official reveal of the cover, the more terrified I become.

You haven't been contacted to do some cool animations? Or maybe you're not allowed to tell

BlobVanDam · « **Reply #1794 on:** November 27, 2015, 05:41:45 AM »

Quote from: Zydar on November 27, 2015, 05:39:05 AM

Quote from: BlobVanDam on November 27, 2015, 05:33:47 AM
The longer they hold off on an official reveal of the cover, the more terrified I become.

You haven't been contacted to do some cool animations? Or maybe you're not allowed to tell

I don't have any useful information at this point either way.

Zydar · « **Reply #1795 on:** November 27, 2015, 05:46:23 AM »

Quote from: BlobVanDam on November 27, 2015, 05:41:45 AM

Quote from: Zydar on November 27, 2015, 05:39:05 AM
Quote from: BlobVanDam on November 27, 2015, 05:33:47 AM
The longer they hold off on an official reveal of the cover, the more terrified I become.

You haven't been contacted to do some cool animations? Or maybe you're not allowed to tell

I don't have any useful information at this point either way.

Roger that.

TH1RT3EN · « **Reply #1796 on:** November 27, 2015, 05:57:13 AM »

Quote from: ErHaO on November 27, 2015, 05:05:42 AM

I hope that I will get the album at least a few weeks prior to the show, as DT albums often require time to sink in for me. I'm expecting release during January. And maybe a full/partial stream? They did that with DT12 right? I recall something like that.

They did stream the album the week prior to the release date.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #1797 on:** November 27, 2015, 06:01:37 AM »

Quote from: Zydar on November 27, 2015, 05:46:23 AM

Quote from: BlobVanDam on November 27, 2015, 05:41:45 AM
Quote from: Zydar on November 27, 2015, 05:39:05 AM
Quote from: BlobVanDam on November 27, 2015, 05:33:47 AM
The longer they hold off on an official reveal of the cover, the more terrified I become.

You haven't been contacted to do some cool animations? Or maybe you're not allowed to tell

I don't have any useful information at this point either way.

Roger that.

Over

Under

Dunn

Zydar · « **Reply #1798 on:** November 27, 2015, 06:03:00 AM »

We have clearance, Clarence.

RMGadelha · « **Reply #1799 on:** November 27, 2015, 06:04:26 AM »

Quote from: Frankgate on November 27, 2015, 03:59:50 AM

Amazon's release dates sometimes differ from the "actual ones"
I wouldn't consider January 29 as a fact.

It could actually be released before that. Wouldn't that be amazing?

King Postwhore · « **Reply #1800 on:** November 27, 2015, 06:04:52 AM »

What can you make out of this Zydar?

noxon · « **Reply #1801 on:** November 27, 2015, 06:20:23 AM »

So far, nothing I didn't already know

Zydar · « **Reply #1802 on:** November 27, 2015, 06:23:01 AM »

miracle (n.)
.....from mirari "to wonder at, marvel, be astonished," .......

In the email from Arhys, it says-
"By means almost indescribable, we have biohacked the receivers implanted into the flesh so many generations ago, jamming the cacophonous lull of the NOMACS for however much longer our primitive tech will abide."

Lull means to put to sleep, as in sleeper.

The sleepers are awoken by the miracle, ie. The Astonishing?

Lucien · « **Reply #1803 on:** November 27, 2015, 06:27:30 AM »

lucasembarbosa · « **Reply #1804 on:** November 27, 2015, 06:41:14 AM »

SuperTaco · « **Reply #1805 on:** November 27, 2015, 07:03:13 AM »

There goes my theory of all the Rebels being on the right half of the portraits. The only way to make up for that is... make another theory!

I predict Gabriel will be responsible for at least one huge decision in this story. Perhaps there will be a moment where he considers joining the Empire... Maybe he'll betray Arhys and kill him. Maybe he's the character that has the most influence on Arhys.

Or maybe I'm completely wrong again.

noxon · « **Reply #1806 on:** November 27, 2015, 07:11:52 AM »

I predict that Gabriel is Arhys brother, being that its the only other character we've thus far have heard of in the emails. Which would make Gabriel the chosen one.

porcacultor · « **Reply #1807 on:** November 27, 2015, 07:12:51 AM »

Gabriel may at least be true to the angelic nature of his name... Or, as the angel was, a messenger of sorts. I wouldn't initially bet on him being the chosen one (I'd put my chips on "faythe" so far), but it could be a curve ball. Maybe he's the bringer of "good news"... which could be the "siren's call" or not.

EDIT: On second thought, Gabriel was revealed on Black Friday. Maybe he's the cheapo who sells Ravenskill out to the empire?

noxon · « **Reply #1808 on:** November 27, 2015, 07:16:17 AM »

Faythe sounds like a feminine name. And the chosen one has already been revealed to be Arhys' brother.

porcacultor · « **Reply #1809 on:** November 27, 2015, 07:21:34 AM »

That is true. He seems younger and more "innocent" than Arhys too, somehow.

I wonder if the "sorrowful song" is a recurring motif during the album. It seems like it took so little time to make this album for it to seem so complex! I'm glad it seems pretty long at least, because all of this is throwing my expectations way up high.

lucasembarbosa · « **Reply #1810 on:** November 27, 2015, 07:22:00 AM »

Quote from: noxon on November 27, 2015, 07:16:17 AM

Faythe sounds like a feminine name. And the chosen one has already been revealed to be Arhys' brother.

Faythe is Gabriel's crush
Gabriel gets in trouble
Faythe sacrifices herself to save him
She dies, but saves the humanity

The Ministry of Lost Souls Pt. 2 CONFIRMED!

ErHaO · « **Reply #1811 on:** November 27, 2015, 07:50:25 AM »

Quote from: TH1RT3EN on November 27, 2015, 05:57:13 AM

Quote from: ErHaO on November 27, 2015, 05:05:42 AM
I hope that I will get the album at least a few weeks prior to the show, as DT albums often require time to sink in for me. I'm expecting release during January. And maybe a full/partial stream? They did that with DT12 right? I recall something like that.

They did stream the album the week prior to the release date.

Ah, thanks. Then I hope they will do something similar now ! Or maybe just stream the first disc in advance and leave the second one as a cliffhanger for full release

From marketing perspective that would keep the "new album soon!" hype spread out longer as well.

RoeDent · « **Reply #1812 on:** November 27, 2015, 08:05:11 AM »

Quote from: noxon on November 27, 2015, 07:16:17 AM

Faythe sounds like a feminine name. And the chosen one has already been revealed to be Arhys' brother.

They might not necessarily be blood brothers. Might just be brothers in the sense they share the same ideals, dreams etc.

chego_voice · « **Reply #1813 on:** November 27, 2015, 08:10:34 AM »

Finally! I had finished reading the 52 pages! This is so exiting! Hello to everyone... greetings from Venezuela!

RMGadelha · « **Reply #1814 on:** November 27, 2015, 08:19:51 AM »

Quote from: chego_voice on November 27, 2015, 08:10:34 AM

Finally! I had finished reading the 52 pages! This is so exiting! Hello to everyone... greetings from Venezuela!

Man, that takes some real patience to read 52 pages, congrats! Welcome and greetings from your neighbour, Brazil!

alexofsweden · « **Reply #1815 on:** November 27, 2015, 08:22:03 AM »

Is this the new Game of Thrones album?

noxon · « **Reply #1816 on:** November 27, 2015, 08:24:06 AM »

"but this Chosen One is, in fact, my blood, and my brother."

r3d86 · « **Reply #1817 on:** November 27, 2015, 08:37:28 AM »

Faythe grew with Gabriel and Arhys but one day she finds out that she is the daughter of Nafaryus and she's got to be the princess of GNEA, but she's in love with Gabriel so she has to decide between GNEA or stay with Gabriel joining the Rebel movement. Maybe she dies in battle or she sacrifices herself to save the world.

That's my humble prediction.

r3d86 · « **Reply #1818 on:** November 27, 2015, 08:39:42 AM »

Beyond prediction, I want to see a new character! And of course listen to some of the CD!

chego_voice · « **Reply #1819 on:** November 27, 2015, 08:45:04 AM »

Quote from: RMGadelha on November 27, 2015, 08:19:51 AM

Quote from: chego_voice on November 27, 2015, 08:10:34 AM
Finally! I had finished reading the 52 pages! This is so exiting! Hello to everyone... greetings from Venezuela!

Man, that takes some real patience to read 52 pages, congrats! Welcome and greetings from your neighbour, Brazil!

Thanks bro!

This album for me, represents what SFAM was after the "FII years", they HAVE to make it GREAT!

I personally have a great feeling about The Astonishing.

#RavenskillRebelMilitia

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Author Topic: Dream Theater: The Astonishing (now with moment of betrayal!) (Read 1200804 times)