This is my favourite show that you both have done, one of the best instrumentals and for me it doesn't feel that long because there's always something different next, great notes jana
Now THAT's a reaction. Very insightful Jana (i knew this song for a long time) - love LTE. At approximately the same time I got interested in the solo project of John Petrucci: "Suspended Animation" Great album.
I’ve discovered Dream Theater thanks to Tony Levin who had just released that album with Portnoy, Petrucci and Ruddess. I saw Dream Theater in Paris last Saturday, a performance which was captured for an upcoming bluray dvd.
Saw this and thought "Oh, Jana's not going to dig this..." LTE were the first of a slew of instrumental metal fusion combos that came along starting in the late 90's (Attention Deficit, Bozzio Levin Stevens, Explorer's Club, Derek Sherinian's various projects, etc.) Most of these bands were on the Magna Carta label, who were the source of all those prog cover albums from the 90's as well. I recall a great deal of excitement surrounding these projects initially. As for myself, it's great hearing Tony Levin play *anything*, but the nature of these projects means a certain amount of sameness creeps in, and there's only so much metal wankery I can stomach. But if you're already a fan of Dream Theater then this is probably more to your liking.
If you're a pop song lover like Jenna then LTE could rag your head out in about 25 seconds. Big fan of the rhythm section here myself but have to be in a particular mood to handle this over the top prog.
This is my favourite show that you both have done, one of the best instrumentals and for me it doesn't feel that long because there's always something different next, great notes jana
I love LTE! Great Sunday morning pick me up!
Now THAT's a reaction. Very insightful Jana (i knew this song for a long time) - love LTE. At approximately the same time I got interested in the solo project of John Petrucci: "Suspended Animation" Great album.
I’ve discovered Dream Theater thanks to Tony Levin who had just released that album with Portnoy, Petrucci and Ruddess.
I saw Dream Theater in Paris last Saturday, a performance which was captured for an upcoming bluray dvd.
Saw this and thought "Oh, Jana's not going to dig this..." LTE were the first of a slew of instrumental metal fusion combos that came along starting in the late 90's (Attention Deficit, Bozzio Levin Stevens, Explorer's Club, Derek Sherinian's various projects, etc.) Most of these bands were on the Magna Carta label, who were the source of all those prog cover albums from the 90's as well. I recall a great deal of excitement surrounding these projects initially. As for myself, it's great hearing Tony Levin play *anything*, but the nature of these projects means a certain amount of sameness creeps in, and there's only so much metal wankery I can stomach. But if you're already a fan of Dream Theater then this is probably more to your liking.
If you're a pop song lover like Jenna then LTE could rag your head out in about 25 seconds. Big fan of the rhythm section here myself but have to be in a particular mood to handle this over the top prog.
And the title refers to John Petrucci’s wife about to give birth to their child. 😉
Petrucci had to leave the recording sessions at some point.