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There's alot of parts on the album that sound like pure Disney to me ESPECIALLY Begin Again. obviously not exact but alot of the faythe stuff reminds me of Menken.Dream Theater....What I Hear
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I don't like it. At all. I am a huge DT fan and have seen them numerous times. I was looking forward to this tour, but I won't be going to watch them perform this album. I just couldn't get into it. Of course the musicianship is incredible. I also feel the this is James' best album of vocals. He was brilliant. However after listening to the album 3 times, I can't remember ONE single track that stands out that made me hum or sing a chorus to or catchy riff. For me, the tracks are too short and they never got into songs. I guess it's just a rock opera that HAS to be listened to over the entire act. To me, they focused way too much on the story and characters than the music. I assume now that this tour will be more of a visual play and DT just happens to be standing there playing background tracks. That's just not my thing. So for me, The Astonishing was a big let down and I will pass on it. I also didn't like BCaSL. I would rank this one right down near the bottom with it. I will just listen to Score for a while to restore my FAYTHE....see what I did there?
Brother, Can You Hear Me? has become one of my favourite JLB efforts, ever. He's really acing in that song. "I sing the song of freedom, my courage knows no bounds.Brother, now I stand on solid ground.Brother, I will never let you down.Never LET YOUUUUU DOOOOOOOOOWN!"So many shivers down my spine. So fucking great.
Bands usually bring songs to a proper end when playing live, even if the studio version fades out.
Quote from: pantsofeternity on February 01, 2016, 02:12:55 PMAlso, two or three songs contain in-song NOMAC sounds, yes? It feels like they're present in that abrupt transition in "Savior in the Square," and one Act II song I can't think of at the moment... also, whooshing noises in the overture I assumed were NOMACs. Anyone able to back me up on this?I believe the song in Act II you are looking for is "The Path That Divides".
Also, two or three songs contain in-song NOMAC sounds, yes? It feels like they're present in that abrupt transition in "Savior in the Square," and one Act II song I can't think of at the moment... also, whooshing noises in the overture I assumed were NOMACs. Anyone able to back me up on this?
Regarding the "my music player" line--which I also find grating and takes me out of the story...
Quote from: pringkaarwanda on February 01, 2016, 02:23:13 PMAs you know I've been dying waiting for a true second video in The Astonishing web page, I make my own video then, hahahaWell, it is not really my own video, but I just realize the video from The Gift of Music in Dream Theater official youtube (the one they use for TGoM release for the first time) is matching with Descent of NOMACS.So I just put and sync the audio of Descent of NOMACS with that video, and it absolutely great & cool !!!I am a little bit sure, this video will be used as an opening video before their start playing live in their upcoming concert.You can watch it heredeletedBlocked in my country because of copyrights.B.Lee
As you know I've been dying waiting for a true second video in The Astonishing web page, I make my own video then, hahahaWell, it is not really my own video, but I just realize the video from The Gift of Music in Dream Theater official youtube (the one they use for TGoM release for the first time) is matching with Descent of NOMACS.So I just put and sync the audio of Descent of NOMACS with that video, and it absolutely great & cool !!!I am a little bit sure, this video will be used as an opening video before their start playing live in their upcoming concert.You can watch it heredeleted
Quote from: The Presence of Frenemies on February 01, 2016, 02:20:34 PMRegarding the "my music player" line--which I also find grating and takes me out of the story...This is my favorite moment of the album. Made me tear up on first listen. Just reaches right into that part of my memory when I was a new kid at school in 7th grade (brutal year to be the new kid) and the only friend I had was my music player.This is not to say you're wrong... I have plenty of thoughts on where JP & co. might have used a second pair of eyes when lyric-writing over the past several albums... but just, one's trash lyric is another's treasure.
I just re upload it here https://vimeo.com/153834854
I wouldn't want somebody with 18 kids to mow my damn lawn, based on a longstanding bias I have against crazy fucks.
Quote from: The Astonished on February 01, 2016, 02:33:27 PMQuote from: pantsofeternity on February 01, 2016, 02:12:55 PMAlso, two or three songs contain in-song NOMAC sounds, yes? It feels like they're present in that abrupt transition in "Savior in the Square," and one Act II song I can't think of at the moment... also, whooshing noises in the overture I assumed were NOMACs. Anyone able to back me up on this?I believe the song in Act II you are looking for is "The Path That Divides".Thanks, that's the one! For reference, the timestamps where I'm noticing NOMACs:Dystopian Overture: 1:12Savior in the Square: 3:25Path That Divides: 0:36Anyone able to figure out what the choir is singing in those stabs around 3:20 of "Savior in the Square"?
Quote from: rab7 on February 01, 2016, 01:09:24 PMQuote from: Moor on February 01, 2016, 12:13:06 PMHas anyone been able to figure out what is that choir singing in the final seconds of Three Days, right after the tango section?All I could make out was "Judgment Day is coming...."I believe it's "Judgment Day is coming and you've only got three days... just three days!"
Quote from: Moor on February 01, 2016, 12:13:06 PMHas anyone been able to figure out what is that choir singing in the final seconds of Three Days, right after the tango section?All I could make out was "Judgment Day is coming...."
Has anyone been able to figure out what is that choir singing in the final seconds of Three Days, right after the tango section?
Quote from: pringkaarwanda on February 01, 2016, 03:08:43 PMI just re upload it here https://vimeo.com/153834854 Pringka this is better than anything we officially got so far, certinly better than the trailer they gave us, great work dude
I'm going to make my dream fan-edit of the Astonishing, It'll be interesting, I'll get back when I'm done
Our New World is one of my least favorite songs on the record, kinda surprises me to see people rank it so highly. I love the guitars, sure, but the chorus is boring and they say "world" more times in it than Asian Kung-Fu Generation
Ariich is a freak, or somehow has more hours in the day than everyone else.
I be am boner inducing.
Quote from: Hanz Gruber on February 01, 2016, 11:12:47 AMQuote from: Train of Naught on February 01, 2016, 06:11:27 AMThere's only a couple of albums that I'm as excited about as this one, 2015 was an amazing year for music, but this album keeps growing on me on every listen, I know I'm kinda getting ahead of myself but I can very easily see this album being top half DT material, might even crack the top 3.Like I predicted though, the 'standout' tracks of the first few listen won't be as shockingly good as they were on first listen compared to the other songs, songs like Three Days and Lord Nafaryus, I still love Three Days very much though.Don;t want to derail but what came out in 2015? I feel like I missed out.Here you can find some of DTF's faves: https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=44941.0Highlights in the end for me were The Dear Hunter - Act IV, Native Construct - Quiet World and Periphery - Juggernaut.Back on-topic: Just came back from a local music store and I got the salesman to check out The Astonishing with my convincing words
Quote from: Train of Naught on February 01, 2016, 06:11:27 AMThere's only a couple of albums that I'm as excited about as this one, 2015 was an amazing year for music, but this album keeps growing on me on every listen, I know I'm kinda getting ahead of myself but I can very easily see this album being top half DT material, might even crack the top 3.Like I predicted though, the 'standout' tracks of the first few listen won't be as shockingly good as they were on first listen compared to the other songs, songs like Three Days and Lord Nafaryus, I still love Three Days very much though.Don;t want to derail but what came out in 2015? I feel like I missed out.
There's only a couple of albums that I'm as excited about as this one, 2015 was an amazing year for music, but this album keeps growing on me on every listen, I know I'm kinda getting ahead of myself but I can very easily see this album being top half DT material, might even crack the top 3.Like I predicted though, the 'standout' tracks of the first few listen won't be as shockingly good as they were on first listen compared to the other songs, songs like Three Days and Lord Nafaryus, I still love Three Days very much though.
Quote from: Progmetty on February 01, 2016, 03:43:12 PMQuote from: pringkaarwanda on February 01, 2016, 03:08:43 PMI just re upload it here https://vimeo.com/153834854 Pringka this is better than anything we officially got so far, certinly better than the trailer they gave us, great work dude Thankyou man But I still hope second video from astonishing website page is a great animation video, I always hope it will be Dystopian Overture Video Clip
Quote from: Train of Naught on February 01, 2016, 11:56:07 AMQuote from: Hanz Gruber on February 01, 2016, 11:12:47 AMQuote from: Train of Naught on February 01, 2016, 06:11:27 AMThere's only a couple of albums that I'm as excited about as this one, 2015 was an amazing year for music, but this album keeps growing on me on every listen, I know I'm kinda getting ahead of myself but I can very easily see this album being top half DT material, might even crack the top 3.Like I predicted though, the 'standout' tracks of the first few listen won't be as shockingly good as they were on first listen compared to the other songs, songs like Three Days and Lord Nafaryus, I still love Three Days very much though.Don;t want to derail but what came out in 2015? I feel like I missed out.Here you can find some of DTF's faves: https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=44941.0Highlights in the end for me were The Dear Hunter - Act IV, Native Construct - Quiet World and Periphery - Juggernaut.Back on-topic: Just came back from a local music store and I got the salesman to check out The Astonishing with my convincing words Thanks. Will have to check some of those out. The only ones that I remembered off the top of my head were Iron Maiden, Def Leppard, and Faith No More.With the Dream Theater and Megadeth releases this early in the year....I think this year will be even better.
You will find out what it is
But Kotow is right .
Quote from: pringkaarwanda on February 01, 2016, 04:18:52 PMQuote from: Progmetty on February 01, 2016, 03:43:12 PMQuote from: pringkaarwanda on February 01, 2016, 03:08:43 PMI just re upload it here https://vimeo.com/153834854 Pringka this is better than anything we officially got so far, certinly better than the trailer they gave us, great work dude Thankyou man But I still hope second video from astonishing website page is a great animation video, I always hope it will be Dystopian Overture Video Clip You will find out what it is soon...
Quote from: Mosh on January 30, 2016, 05:56:43 PMI can't even imagine how dragged out a 3 Act version would be. It would have allowed space for more music to balance the narrative and cater to traditional Dream Theater fans, not talking about myself.
I can't even imagine how dragged out a 3 Act version would be.
I am seeing very little chatter about Dystopian Overture, probably them doing another overture isn't as chatter-worthy as much of what they did elsewhere on this record, but the middle section where the orchestra plays one of the main themes followed by the full band coming back in with the choir singing is freaking AWESOME.
MAN FUCK YOU KUJA.
The Darklord is amazing
Quote from: KevShmev on February 01, 2016, 06:14:22 PMI am seeing very little chatter about Dystopian Overture, probably them doing another overture isn't as chatter-worthy as much of what they did elsewhere on this record, but the middle section where the orchestra plays one of the main themes followed by the full band coming back in with the choir singing is freaking AWESOME. that's because most of the chatter is being done by machines.
Quote from: KevShmev on February 01, 2016, 06:14:22 PMI am seeing very little chatter about Dystopian Overture, probably them doing another overture isn't as chatter-worthy as much of what they did elsewhere on this record, but the middle section where the orchestra plays one of the main themes followed by the full band coming back in with the choir singing is freaking AWESOME. I think it's their best overture. My favorite part is definitely the last section with Jordan's synth lead and the choir, but the whole thing is great.
Quote from: bosk1 on February 01, 2016, 05:10:03 PMQuote from: pringkaarwanda on February 01, 2016, 04:18:52 PMQuote from: Progmetty on February 01, 2016, 03:43:12 PMQuote from: pringkaarwanda on February 01, 2016, 03:08:43 PMI just re upload it here https://vimeo.com/153834854 Pringka this is better than anything we officially got so far, certinly better than the trailer they gave us, great work dude Thankyou man But I still hope second video from astonishing website page is a great animation video, I always hope it will be Dystopian Overture Video Clip You will find out what it is soon...Do you know something we don't Bosky?
I can't go that far - it's hard to top Overture 1928 - but it's pretty great.
Lonestar, speaking wise.
Listen to Lonestar and trust him.
Quote from: bosk1 on February 01, 2016, 05:10:03 PMYou will find out what it is Fingers crossed Petrucci was lying about there being no behind the scenes and it's 2 hours and 10 minutes of studio footage