Dream Theater is the American Rush. Incredible musicianship across the board and proggy as all hell. Their songs are all masterpieces because they are supreme masters of all they touch.
There is an amazing, yet very sad story behind this song. Mike Portnoy (the drummer) had a lesson one day in one of his classes, and the instructor taught everyone about seizing the day ("carpe diem"). He suggested that everyone give their parents a big hug/kiss, and tell them how much they mean to them when they got home that day, because anything could happen at any time. Mike's mom was leaving on a plane that night, and he made her importance known before she left. The plane crashed and she died. This song is about this whole concept of appreciating and seizing each day. If anyone wants to read Mike's tweet where he details this story, check it out here: dreamtheater.club/questions/question/what-is-a-change-of-seasons-about/
@@giacomocolturato2920 Yeah it did, Mike mentions "that evening" in his post. Crazy stuff. If you want to read his post about it, here it is: dreamtheater.club/questions/question/what-is-a-change-of-seasons-about/
I bet you know my uncle Greg Walker. Major distributor of progressive music. Thanks for doing Dream Theater. I’ve tried to get Greg into them for years, but he love Portnoy the drummer from Dream Theater because he played with Spocks Beard and Neal Morse for so many years. Anyway, cheers!
This was a band that gave me mixed emotions, I either LOVE what they put out OR I hated it, there is no in between with me when it comes to Dream Theater, either they nail it or don't imo. "Pull Me Under" I will say IS a KILLER SONG!
Funny that you mentiin "Jazz" at one point in the song. In DT's earlier days, especially with initial keyboarder Kevin Moore, there were often parts where the guitar and bass were playing _ostinato_ lines on the lower strings, and they keyboard would overlay them with jazzy extended chord-progressions. Sometimes there'd be a clean or chorused guitar arpeggiating on top. Sadly, those days are gone, it's mostly _unisono_ riffing now, between the guitar and keys. The reason I love early DT a lot more than recent DT (even though current the keyboarder is arguably much better, technically) is because they were _tastier_ with all those souped-up jazz harmonies. Keys were used for texture and soundscapes, not for "noodling".
Oh man you need to do a full album reaction of their best concept album Metropolis 2: Scenes From a Memory. The whole album tells a cool story that involves hypnosis, past lives, murder, and redemption. It is the first album of theirs to feature their current keys wizard Jordan Rudess. Rudess went to Juliard for classical composition at age 9. That should tell you how monstrous he is, and his hero is Keith Emerson. You might also want to check out the instrumental band Liquid Tension Experiment, which features 3 members of Dream Theater, and the AMAZING Tony Levin on bass/stick. I would do their epic "When the Water Breaks."
Hey Dean, I’m glad your finally giving Dream Theater a go as I think they have a lot to offer . I found your channel searching Rush guitar lessons and have enjoyed them greatly( although that upside down thing throws me off haha)then red discovered you threw Band Maid videos. I searched your channel and correct if I’m wrong but I didn’t see any from Spock’s Beard or Neil Morse side project Trans Atlantic. Being the prog guy I assume you know of them but if not an introduction is a must. If you don’t know of them then I suggest you try out the album Snow or maybe V by Spock’s beard. I believe this would be-right up your ally
Yeah. It was originally recorded on an Ibanez 7-string acoustic guitar. But ever since about...'99 or '00, Petrucci has been using his piezo pickups on his 7-string Music Man to play it.
I do, and if i make any comments i put them on the screen during the song as captions. But I turn the volume off for the video because it interrupts the music. Lots of reactors do things differently but that's how i do it.
Love dream theatre but feel that this track wanders rather with abrupt changes that speak of some of the parts being mashed rather than woven together. Love every individual bit of it but would have liked a bit more overall structure and more managed connections between the sections. Their musicianship and the quality of the sections are unchallengeable but compared to classic prog like yes or Genesis it is a bit disconnected. A smorgasbord of a piece rather than a casserole.
One of the coolest experiences I've ever had was hearing this entire song live in concert...
I agree
This is really a gem of a prog rock song!
I always get goose bumps during the "chill of November" section.
Dream Theater is the American Rush. Incredible musicianship across the board and proggy as all hell. Their songs are all masterpieces because they are supreme masters of all they touch.
Dream Theater is one of my favourite bands, I’ve seen them live three times and every show is just a musical journey
Carpe Diem indeed! I've seen them perform it live a few times and it was always a highlight of the show.
There is an amazing, yet very sad story behind this song. Mike Portnoy (the drummer) had a lesson one day in one of his classes, and the instructor taught everyone about seizing the day ("carpe diem"). He suggested that everyone give their parents a big hug/kiss, and tell them how much they mean to them when they got home that day, because anything could happen at any time. Mike's mom was leaving on a plane that night, and he made her importance known before she left. The plane crashed and she died. This song is about this whole concept of appreciating and seizing each day. If anyone wants to read Mike's tweet where he details this story, check it out here: dreamtheater.club/questions/question/what-is-a-change-of-seasons-about/
Thanks, this is a significant story to this song.
@@deanwolfechannel No prob!
Did the plane crash the same day Mike received the "advice"?
@@giacomocolturato2920 Yeah it did, Mike mentions "that evening" in his post. Crazy stuff. If you want to read his post about it, here it is:
dreamtheater.club/questions/question/what-is-a-change-of-seasons-about/
@@CompleteProducer84 thank you very much :)
I bet you know my uncle Greg Walker. Major distributor of progressive music. Thanks for doing Dream Theater. I’ve tried to get Greg into them for years, but he love Portnoy the drummer from Dream Theater because he played with Spocks Beard and Neal Morse for so many years. Anyway, cheers!
Its so awesome that you have mike Oldfield's ommadawn on your wall. He is my favourite musician ever
He was my first musician hero when I was a very young kid
great reaction, DT is life!
14:30 might be my favorite vocal piece ever.
This is definitely my favorite section in the whole song. Very emotional
This was a band that gave me mixed emotions, I either LOVE what they put out OR I hated it, there is no in between with me when it comes to Dream Theater, either they nail it or don't imo. "Pull Me Under" I will say IS a KILLER SONG!
💯 Great album, Learning to Live has one of the best album outros i think I've ever heard
@@Pulsed101 It's one of my favourites as well
By the way, the drummer Mike Portnoy wrote the lyrics in this song, it's about his mother who died in a plane crash.
oh that's a tragedy
Dream Theater will keep blowing your mind over and over again. I recommend everything from them. Try Metropolis Part 1 next.
Yeah, Dream Theater is one of those bands where I find myself trying to Count the time signatures on my fingers.
I love the hammond organ part. Little touch from JR but its work.
It's actually a standard tuned 7 string, so BEADGbe.
Funny that you mentiin "Jazz" at one point in the song. In DT's earlier days, especially with initial keyboarder Kevin Moore, there were often parts where the guitar and bass were playing _ostinato_ lines on the lower strings, and they keyboard would overlay them with jazzy extended chord-progressions. Sometimes there'd be a clean or chorused guitar arpeggiating on top.
Sadly, those days are gone, it's mostly _unisono_ riffing now, between the guitar and keys. The reason I love early DT a lot more than recent DT (even though current the keyboarder is arguably much better, technically) is because they were _tastier_ with all those souped-up jazz harmonies. Keys were used for texture and soundscapes, not for "noodling".
You NEED to check out "Surrounded" by them. It's much shorter but it's probably their best song.
The live version of Surrounded on the Chaos in Motion tour is amazing with a little Pink Floyd tribute.
🤦♂️
A prog suggestion -" Fates Warning - A pleasant shade of grey " is one of the best prog metal concept albums you need to listen all at once.
If you want another crazy 20+ epic ..
Dreamscape -- "End of Light" ..
Theocracy -- "Mirror of Souls"
The MASTERS!🙏🏻🤟🏻
Subbed on my second account. Love this band so much.
Well I'm getting into them now
Top 5 song by them easily.
This was A demo from 1985
Hey Dean you should see the live version on this in 2000! Happy Xmas, stay safe!
Thanks, Merry Christmas
Oh man you need to do a full album reaction of their best concept album Metropolis 2: Scenes From a Memory. The whole album tells a cool story that involves hypnosis, past lives, murder, and redemption. It is the first album of theirs to feature their current keys wizard Jordan Rudess. Rudess went to Juliard for classical composition at age 9. That should tell you how monstrous he is, and his hero is Keith Emerson. You might also want to check out the instrumental band Liquid Tension Experiment, which features 3 members of Dream Theater, and the AMAZING Tony Levin on bass/stick. I would do their epic "When the Water Breaks."
not 3rd ? :)as DT ?
Didnt know about Juliard...
That's quite a meal, hahaha...well put.
Hey Dean, I’m glad your finally giving Dream Theater a go as I think they have a lot to offer . I found your channel searching Rush guitar lessons and have enjoyed them greatly( although that upside down thing throws me off haha)then red discovered you threw Band Maid videos. I searched your channel and correct if I’m wrong but I didn’t see any from Spock’s Beard or Neil Morse side project Trans Atlantic. Being the prog guy I assume you know of them but if not an introduction is a must.
If you don’t know of them then I suggest you try out the album Snow or maybe V by Spock’s beard. I believe this would be-right up your ally
No that's all new stuff to me, though I've heard of them of course, and will be getting to the music for sure.
@@deanwolfechannel 👍🤡
in fact its 5 songs with no breaks.
I think this song has their original keyboardist Kevin Moore. Hey I love District 97! Can't wait for that video
No, this is Derek Sherenian on the keys. Though the song hasnprobably been written when Kev was still in the band.
Love Derek's new album
It was written when they didn’t have a vocalist so Kevin Moore times. Eventually they recorded it after James Labrie was hired for the vocals.
@@sebulban there's a recording of this song with both LaBrie and Moore sharing vocals
Try Illumination Theory by them.
Not Drop B tuning, a 7-string guitar (with a low B)
Yeah. It was originally recorded on an Ibanez 7-string acoustic guitar. But ever since about...'99 or '00, Petrucci has been using his piezo pickups on his 7-string Music Man to play it.
Love the thumbnail.
Thanks man
Is there a reason you don't use the recorded voice from the portable recorder when the song is playing?
I do, and if i make any comments i put them on the screen during the song as captions. But I turn the volume off for the video because it interrupts the music. Lots of reactors do things differently but that's how i do it.
New video! Oh yeah
Every day my friend (with some exceptions)
My love
7:20 hhahaaaaa
time signature overload LOL
Hell yeah! 🖤
Love dream theatre but feel that this track wanders rather with abrupt changes that speak of some of the parts being mashed rather than woven together. Love every individual bit of it but would have liked a bit more overall structure and more managed connections between the sections. Their musicianship and the quality of the sections are unchallengeable but compared to classic prog like yes or Genesis it is a bit disconnected. A smorgasbord of a piece rather than a casserole.
Good food for thought, thanks
@@deanwolfechannel haha, yeah! probably thinking of lunch.......
Too bad this song is ruined by the vocals. Love DT. Never been a fan of Labrie
I think Labrie has his quirks and def not my fav, but I thought he sounds amazing here..imagine anyone else trying this...couldn't.
@@captainmorgan1978 I have never been a fan of his tone. When he sings high, he tends to shout and doesn’t annunciate very well.
@@rdh1130 fair enough 😊
I liked it. Compared to most modern singing considered good on all the corporate TV talent shows, I'm downright in heaven
@@deanwolfechannel damn right you are!