I played Rush Natural Science audio off TH-cam during a break in a recording session, and our singer said That band is definitely influenced by Dream Theater
No one is Going to take Rush`s crown, I was merely saying that in my opinion they were the nearest of the modern bands to play in the same genre and attempt similar levels of complexity albeit with five band members. There lies Rush`s genius, to make that music with just three people. I`ve seen both bands live many times and they are both amazing. I don't believe in rating music, its not a sport. If something makes you happy then its good.
@@marty8370 delusional rush fan. You're crazy if you think that. They've surpassed Rush in terms of musicality and this is coming from a huge Rush fan myself.
Gods of instruments... they are the best... Dream theater is not for everyone .. Progressive is a special kind.. but every “musicians” love and respect them.. thanx for the reaction 🤘🏽
Most of this album, "Images and Words" is gold. "Another Day" could have been a radio hit (but somehow wasn't), "Surrounded" has one of the best build ups and releases in all of music, and "Metropolis" is so good it got a whole album as its sequel. "Leaning to Live" is also great. Again, just... the whole album is gold. And the rest of their catalogue has gems like "Hollow years," "The Glass Prison," "Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence" (It's 40 minutes long; you probably don't want to do that monster here), "Home," "The Count of Tuscany," "Change of Seasons," "Mirror/Lie," and about half of the rest of their discography. So much great stuff.
I've been listening to this band since Images and Words got released. I taught myself to type by typing Wait for Sleep repeatedly.. and Surrounded is one of my all time favorites.. Many tears were shed to that song in my life.
Dream Theater in Tokyo changed my life! This whole VHS Tape is sick! Lol. I bet you’d be in awe of you saw Petrucci’s beard now! Listen to Dance of Eternity! So many great songs with different flavors!
Since i heard it many MOONS ago, it immediately became one of my top 3 in no specific order: Randy Rhodes "Over the mountain" John Petrucci "Under a glass moon" Yngwie Malmsteen I'll see the light tonight
Oh man oh man oh man oh man we're back to Dream Theater I'M SO EXCITED I know DT is not really your thing and I will never expect you to legitimately bump them in the car like I do, but it's still great to see you give them the time of day. Also, my request would be: Beyond This Life (Live at Budokan)
@@LiquidSpartan117 You are right, but in music, speed and technique isn't everything. Both are great in their own way. But the "new" version of DT has no soul. It's all technique and speed. Doesn't reach my heart anymore. Nevertheless I respect all 4 players you mentioned for what they are capable of doing.
@@RogerLaLoutre Jordan did have hair in his first couple of years with the band. Check out anything from the Metropolis 2000 Scenes from New York DVD to see his long rocker hair.
Dude, you gotta do "Take the Time". So many awesome twists and turns in that song. Also, it has a sample of "Christmas Rappin" by Kurtis Blow (yes, really).
I love your reaction to this epic song ! It transcends reason how amazing in every way this piece of music was orchestrated. These are all highly trained musicians at their absolute best. It's beautiful to see people from different cultures enjoying music from the souls of others to theirs !
Amazing! My brother was a huge Dream Theater fan and I was taken to many of their concerts. They are incredible live and Mike Portnoy is godly on drums. My brother passed away and this made my day, brought so many memories back. He would have loved your reaction. Thanks man
I've probably watched around 20 to 30 of your videos so far, and I really love the fact that you just LOVE music all around. It doesn't matter what genre it is, you simply and purely love music. It's an absolutely wonderful thing and I appreciate you being so open to anything the vast universe of music can offer. All the best to you, sir!
Saw them in Glasgow same year, 1993, been a fan since 1989...love your reaction. Pretty much as everyone at the gig. Christ! They're even better live!!!
I was 18 when I saw this tour. It was at a club with maybe 200 people which was its max but you would swear there was thousands by the crowds response. Such an amazing band live. Still got my t-shirt & photos..might have to dig them out now to reminisce.
This vhs is what molded me into the drummer I am today. Watched religiously. Watch the entire thing it’s awesome. Mike has a drummer solo on it and it’s awesome!
There is so much Dream Theater you can listen to. If you can find live versions of whatever gets suggested, its one thing to hear the music, but its another to see them do it live.
When I saw how much you enjoyed Yes, I was going to suggest Dream Theater! Then I found this and was so happy! I’m not normally one for bands like Rush or Yes (they overwhelm me) but Dream Theater is one I always liked. Thanks for checking them out! Their album Awake is my favorite, so if you’re ever wanting to do more of them I’d look into that! “Erotomania” is an instrumental masterpiece. By the way, love this channel and the way you spread positivity.
I was 13 and didnt even know of Dream Theater when this came out...I didn't get on board until 2002. Never looked back since! DT is my favorite band of all time.
I had the pleasure of playing with dream theater in 2000. I played with a band called Jacobs dream. We opened for Dream Theater and symphony X then Queensryche end of the show
Wow you found an old gem! I had this on VHS when it came out. Met them when they played with King's X at the Stone in San Francisco. Thanks for reacting!
Seeing these guys live really makes you appreciate what they actually do. They had big screens focused on the players and you could see the magic happen. The chemistry between Rudess on the keys and Petrucci on the strings... it was unbelievable. My friends and I kept looking at each other in disbelief. We witnessed greatness.
Dream Theater has been my favorite band since the very moment I first heard them in 1992, and they probably always will be. Got to see them live a few years ago, and they have only improved with age! Thanks for the video!
I think my favorite thing about watching your reacts is you have a genuine love for music and whether you'd listen to this stuff on your own time or not, you still seem to appreciate and love it. Thank you for being a positive force in the world.
Maybe it's a bit too early, but you have to get around to Dream Theater's "A Change Of Seasons" - all 23 minutes of it. Legitimate use of the word "epic".
This, all of this! We have a rule in my friends group, that when we are going on a road trip, we all get to pick songs, in a roundabout fashion, one at a time. When its my turn I usually break out the Dream Theater. On occasion, or a rather long trip, I will break out "A Change of Seasons." I have only had one complaint in 15 Years, and it was that a buddy of mine never got his turn. LOL.
This is another amazing rabbit Hole you have found. Dream Theater, to me, is the evolution of what Rush gave us. Their training, musicality and outright theatrics are nothing short of astounding... 17 live shows and they have yet to disappoint!
SO GLAD you finally got back to my favorite band!! Bear in mind that this performance was only two studio albums into a very long career that continues to this day. Dream Theater is the greatest band of all time in my opinion, and their music literally changed my life and altered how I look at or approach music as a musician. PLEASE do more!!
If you want to listen some more, check Ytse Jam, Pull me under, Take the time, Metropolis pt 1, The mirror, Lines in the sand, As I am, Panic Attack, and when you are ready check the behemoths that are A change of seasons, Six Degrees of inner turbulence, Octavarium and In the Presence of enemies, which are tracks where the band truly shines. And last but not least check the Concept album Scenes from a Memory (one of the best concept albums in history) and the songs known collectively as the 12 step suite (The glass prison, This dying soul, The root of all evil, Repentance and The shattered fortress, in that order) sorry for the long answer ;p
@@jasonallen5318 Home is my favorite song of theirs and I just don't see it other than the instrumental opening, but once James comes in nah. In The Great Debate I feel like James is even mimicking some of MJK's cadence. "LIFE to SAVE LIFE"
Great reaction, Broseidon! I got introduced to DT in highschool and they've been a profound influence ever since. I even put in Petrucci's pickups in my Ibanez RG7420. The D-Sonic 7 and Air Norton still sound incredible even now!
I need pop my dvd in the player and watch this concert again! I have seen them live once. Sadly without the keyboard player in this video. But Derek Sherinian (sp?) was great live as well.
Jamal! Thank you!! Did you know they are Berkley trained musicians? I have followed them since they started in Long Island and have been to at least 100 club shows and every tour. They are my ❤️ band. Please do “silent man” to hear amazing lyrics and James voice. “Untethered angel” off their newest album for the latest sound and of course where they got noticed on the scene with “pull me under”. There is just so much to appreciate musically now that you have found them. PLEASE MORE! 🤗
I saw them last October, 5th row center, and one thing you will discover about DT is they sound as good live as their studio releases. Like you said "it's not fair" to have it all. But sometimes it doesn't pay to play fair. Which allows the universe to bring musical genius like DT to the masses
I have been seeing them since they did small clubs opening for Winger in 1988 before the aquired James LaBrie. They still blow my mind. Love every second of it.
I got to see Dream Theater once back in 1995 I think on their Awake Tour, in a 500 person occupancy club. Awesome show. I was deaf for a week, but still awesome.
Greg Kihn is a classic for sure. How about Aldo Nova life is just a fantasy. Bu the best 80s track that everyone forgets is Autograph turn up the radio.
Awww yeah! This is the song that got me into Dream Theater many years ago. I had bought a drum set (so I could play Metallica covers all day) and it came with an instructional VHS tape. Portnoy was one of the three guys on there and I knew he was the best one. He played a riff from this song so I immediately grabbed the album and became obsessed.
A local club back in the 90's used to play Images and Words between bands. It was awesome with the amps turned up to 10. That is still one of my favorite albums. I like the sound and it brings back a lot of memories with friends before everyone got busy and married.....
Dream Theater is an American progressive metal band formed in 1985 under the name Majesty by John Petrucci [Guitar] , John Myung [Bass] and Mike Portnoy [Drums] while they attended Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts. ✌🤘
JP is probably the greatest guitar player ever. The leads are incredible and his riffs are insane too. Not to mention the countless shredders who have taken his master classes sparking a generation of influence.
Yes!!! my favorite band!!!! I would just love to see you hearing the 20+ minute epics they have to offer. I promise OCTAVARIUM and A CHANGE OF SEASONS will be well worth experiences.
Welcome to Dream Theater. They are not always the easiest band to get into, especially upon first glance, but they are well worth the effort. Here are some songs that I have come to love from them: Learning to Live Home Pull Me Under In the Name of God On the Backs of Angels Metropolis Part 1 Peruvian Skies As I Am And if you really want to get into epic DT, Octavarium, Count of Tuscany and Change of Seasons are worth checking out, although each of those songs are at least 20 minutes long.
You did indeed react to them live a few months ago, you did "Instrumedley" from the Live at Budokan gig. The whole concert was EPIC, right from the starting bass riff of "As I Am", followed by This Dying Soul" (you reacted to the studio version and your face was melted off) and "Beyond This Life", and ending in the ballad "Hollow Years", which contains arguably the best guitar solo ever by John Petrucci. The rest of the concert was amazing, but I always go back to those first four songs as the perfect way to start a concert...
Thanks for the musical education. I am 60 years old and kind of stick to the old stuff so I don't get out musically speaking so it's nice to be able to find stuff I've never heard.
try Pull Me Under (studio version) you will not be disappointed. Dream Theater has been at it for over 30 years and still going strong. The musicianship is off the chart great.
YES YES YES!!! One of my favorite DT songs. Welcome to the greatest band ever! Deep rabbit hole. I’ve loved this band for 30 years. Our wedding song was from this album and that band remained the soundtrack of our lives. Mike Portnoy is my favorite drummer of all time. Check out the entire Album Metropolis Scenes From A Memory. Listen to it in its entirety. I promise it’s a roller coaster ride that will have your emotions all over the place. It’s a masterpiece 😎🤘🏼
John petrucci you slay me with your music 🎶 and so much guitar 🎸 and bass drums for the people and dream theater land every were now Tokyo Paris London New York city ✨ 🎶 ❤
My first VHS tape (second was operation Livecrime from Queensryche) i bought when i was a teenager. Unfortunately i cannot find it (thanks Mom for throwing all the "unecessary" stuff when i went to Uni) but i memorized every single minute of that live and i am very glad for the Internet that i can still relive these happy memories.
John Petrucci's guitar tone when he used Ibanez was unreal
Também acho!!!!!
That is modern classical music IMO
Ibanez is my favorite guitar🔥
I think hes tone from awake till train is his best. Dunno if its ibanez
Ur makin me regret buying the majesty stop
Great reaction. Dream Theater are from the same planet as Rush. They are not human lol
Richard Towell ha ha. So true!
I played Rush Natural Science audio off TH-cam during a break in a recording session, and our singer said That band is definitely influenced by Dream Theater
Is that a joke. Dream Theater are knowhere near Rush. Never will be
No one is Going to take Rush`s crown, I was merely saying that in my opinion they were the nearest of the modern bands to play in the same genre and attempt similar levels of complexity albeit with five band members. There lies Rush`s genius, to make that music with just three people. I`ve seen both bands live many times and they are both amazing. I don't believe in rating music, its not a sport. If something makes you happy then its good.
@@marty8370 delusional rush fan. You're crazy if you think that. They've surpassed Rush in terms of musicality and this is coming from a huge Rush fan myself.
Dream Theater is what happens when all your friends play baseball and ride bikes and you practice your instrument....
And yes, The Spirit Carries on, live is a MUSTTT
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Gods of instruments... they are the best... Dream theater is not for everyone .. Progressive is a special kind.. but every “musicians” love and respect them.. thanx for the reaction 🤘🏽
🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
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John Petrucci's solo is still one of the best I've ever heard. Let the face melting begin.
Yes that solo just melts me everytime.
"They about to melt it..." Yep--and they are still melting it. SO many great albums. I've seen them live 20+ times and the melt it every time!
Most of this album, "Images and Words" is gold. "Another Day" could have been a radio hit (but somehow wasn't), "Surrounded" has one of the best build ups and releases in all of music, and "Metropolis" is so good it got a whole album as its sequel. "Leaning to Live" is also great. Again, just... the whole album is gold.
And the rest of their catalogue has gems like "Hollow years," "The Glass Prison," "Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence" (It's 40 minutes long; you probably don't want to do that monster here), "Home," "The Count of Tuscany," "Change of Seasons," "Mirror/Lie," and about half of the rest of their discography. So much great stuff.
The Mirror is one of their heaviest songs ever, especially for the era
I've been listening to this band since Images and Words got released. I taught myself to type by typing Wait for Sleep repeatedly.. and Surrounded is one of my all time favorites.. Many tears were shed to that song in my life.
I mean hollow years isnt really a gem, but there is no such thing as a dt "gem" because every song is.
Dream Theater in Tokyo changed my life! This whole VHS Tape is sick! Lol. I bet you’d be in awe of you saw Petrucci’s beard now! Listen to Dance of Eternity! So many great songs with different flavors!
yeah it's like each band member took turns leading the band down a musical path
Dance of Eternity is wonderful too. But he already did a reaction to some live "instrumedley" mostly based on Dance of Eternity.
Under a Glass Moon actually made the top 100 guitar solos of all time in Guitar World magazine.
It deserves to be in that ranking! For me, it's one of the most memorable of John's solos over the years.
"Top 100 guitar solos of all time" should contain more petrucci's solos
Since i heard it many MOONS ago, it immediately became one of my top 3 in no specific order:
Randy Rhodes
"Over the mountain"
John Petrucci
"Under a glass moon"
Yngwie Malmsteen
I'll see the light tonight
I would add Michael Romeo's solo from "Dawn Of A Million Souls" in there as well.
Oh man oh man oh man oh man we're back to Dream Theater I'M SO EXCITED
I know DT is not really your thing and I will never expect you to legitimately bump them in the car like I do, but it's still great to see you give them the time of day.
Also, my request would be: Beyond This Life (Live at Budokan)
This was Mike Portnoy the original drummer and Kevin Moore the original keyboardist.
Jordan kicks his ass tho.
The Mikes are pretty much equally savage.
@@LiquidSpartan117 In technicality yes. But songwriting-wise, you'll have an argument.
@@LiquidSpartan117 You are right, but in music, speed and technique isn't everything. Both are great in their own way. But the "new" version of DT has no soul. It's all technique and speed. Doesn't reach my heart anymore. Nevertheless I respect all 4 players you mentioned for what they are capable of doing.
@@LiquidSpartan117 Thanks for clarifying. For one moment I thought Jordan Rudess actually had hair at some point in Dream Theater.
@@RogerLaLoutre Jordan did have hair in his first couple of years with the band. Check out anything from the Metropolis 2000 Scenes from New York DVD to see his long rocker hair.
I saw this same tour in Tempe Arizona maybe 250 people there. so much talent. So awesome;I’ve thanks for taking me back jamel. Brotha!!!
i've seen DT a couple times in Tempe.. Great band..
Dude, you gotta do "Take the Time". So many awesome twists and turns in that song. Also, it has a sample of "Christmas Rappin" by Kurtis Blow (yes, really).
I love that song, very underrated.
Yes.. especially when they played that song live in tokyo.. petrucci did a monster guitar solo.. damn
"What is the drummer, a damn octopus?" Bruh, youre so close to the memes without knowing lmao
I love your reaction to this epic song ! It transcends reason how amazing in every way this piece of music was orchestrated. These are all highly trained musicians at their absolute best. It's beautiful to see people from different cultures enjoying music from the souls of others to theirs !
From the album Awake in 1994, Erotomania, its an instrumental masterpiece
Their all instruments is my love.. Steam of Consciousness, Overtures so on
Amazing! My brother was a huge Dream Theater fan and I was taken to many of their concerts. They are incredible live and Mike Portnoy is godly on drums. My brother passed away and this made my day, brought so many memories back. He would have loved your reaction. Thanks man
I've probably watched around 20 to 30 of your videos so far, and I really love the fact that you just LOVE music all around. It doesn't matter what genre it is, you simply and purely love music. It's an absolutely wonderful thing and I appreciate you being so open to anything the vast universe of music can offer. All the best to you, sir!
The one word that comes to me about this band... PRECISION!!!
Not one note or beat wrong or out of place. Thanks Brother J. That was tons o' fun!☮&❤
My favorite reaction of all time. This solo in this song is my favorite of all time! Thanks for the reaction!
Saw them in Glasgow same year, 1993, been a fan since 1989...love your reaction. Pretty much as everyone at the gig. Christ! They're even better live!!!
OH SHI-- my man has discovered Dream Theater
Try "Metropolis pt. 1" or "Learning to live"
Владислав Плужник Jordan R for the win!
Great song!
Yes! please!
Such a good album.
Definitely two greats for DT fans but not for the casual fan IMO. Gotta do some stuff that is accessible for sure.
Ok now check out Metropolis Pt. 1 by them! That was the intro song in this video, and it has a couple of the wildest guitar solos you’ll ever hear
And some of them were guitar and keys in unison and harmony. That's when the song gets really insane.
Love the reaction and love that you’re looking into one of the greatest bands and musicians to ever exist
Great reaction, great band, song and album! Love the t-shirt your wearing too!!!
I was 18 when I saw this tour. It was at a club with maybe 200 people which was its max but you would swear there was thousands by the crowds response. Such an amazing band live. Still got my t-shirt & photos..might have to dig them out now to reminisce.
This vhs is what molded me into the drummer I am today. Watched religiously. Watch the entire thing it’s awesome. Mike has a drummer solo on it and it’s awesome!
There is so much Dream Theater you can listen to. If you can find live versions of whatever gets suggested, its one thing to hear the music, but its another to see them do it live.
Jamel I am stoked that you feel my favorite band Dream Theater!🤘🏽😎🤘🏽 Thank you for another great reaction!
I saw them twice during this tour, both times were great shows.
When I saw how much you enjoyed Yes, I was going to suggest Dream Theater! Then I found this and was so happy! I’m not normally one for bands like Rush or Yes (they overwhelm me) but Dream Theater is one I always liked. Thanks for checking them out! Their album Awake is my favorite, so if you’re ever wanting to do more of them I’d look into that! “Erotomania” is an instrumental masterpiece. By the way, love this channel and the way you spread positivity.
Cool! One of their best songs from my favourite DT album. That keyboard intro says it all!
Dream Theater? CLICK!!!
"just to see all these instruments ...just being violated" literally made me lol. Great vid as always, thanks!
I was 13 and didnt even know of Dream Theater when this came out...I didn't get on board until 2002. Never looked back since! DT is my favorite band of all time.
I had the pleasure of playing with dream theater in 2000. I played with a band called Jacobs dream. We opened for Dream Theater and symphony X then Queensryche end of the show
Great reaction! I’ve never even listened to them before. I’ll be checking out more Dream Theater.
Wow you found an old gem! I had this on VHS when it came out. Met them when they played with King's X at the Stone in San Francisco. Thanks for reacting!
Seeing these guys live really makes you appreciate what they actually do. They had big screens focused on the players and you could see the magic happen. The chemistry between Rudess on the keys and Petrucci on the strings... it was unbelievable. My friends and I kept looking at each other in disbelief. We witnessed greatness.
"Images and Words" was an incredible album! Any song on there would be worth reacting too.
Dream Theater has been my favorite band since the very moment I first heard them in 1992, and they probably always will be. Got to see them live a few years ago, and they have only improved with age! Thanks for the video!
I think my favorite thing about watching your reacts is you have a genuine love for music and whether you'd listen to this stuff on your own time or not, you still seem to appreciate and love it. Thank you for being a positive force in the world.
Maybe it's a bit too early, but you have to get around to Dream Theater's "A Change Of Seasons" - all 23 minutes of it. Legitimate use of the word "epic".
This, all of this!
We have a rule in my friends group, that when we are going on a road trip, we all get to pick songs, in a roundabout fashion, one at a time. When its my turn I usually break out the Dream Theater. On occasion, or a rather long trip, I will break out "A Change of Seasons." I have only had one complaint in 15 Years, and it was that a buddy of mine never got his turn. LOL.
@@Musicxdjx91 I am having it played at my funeral - my last act as an utter bastard will be to have everyone stand for 23:06.
Change Of Seasons is an epic jam!
Too early
@@Musicxdjx91 yup.
This is another amazing rabbit Hole you have found. Dream Theater, to me, is the evolution of what Rush gave us. Their training, musicality and outright theatrics are nothing short of astounding... 17 live shows and they have yet to disappoint!
Dream Theatre is simply awesome stuff bro ☝️
Dude, I love getting blazed and listening to music with you!
SO GLAD you finally got back to my favorite band!! Bear in mind that this performance was only two studio albums into a very long career that continues to this day. Dream Theater is the greatest band of all time in my opinion, and their music literally changed my life and altered how I look at or approach music as a musician. PLEASE do more!!
I had never heard of this band. Then again, I just heard Tool for the first time a year ago.
If you want to listen some more, check Ytse Jam, Pull me under, Take the time, Metropolis pt 1, The mirror, Lines in the sand, As I am, Panic Attack, and when you are ready check the behemoths that are A change of seasons, Six Degrees of inner turbulence, Octavarium and In the Presence of enemies, which are tracks where the band truly shines. And last but not least check the Concept album Scenes from a Memory (one of the best concept albums in history) and the songs known collectively as the 12 step suite (The glass prison, This dying soul, The root of all evil, Repentance and The shattered fortress, in that order) sorry for the long answer ;p
They have a song inspired by Tool called New Millennium, check it out. *JP himself said this
@@dirklives1168 I always thought The Great Debate was the most Tool thing they've ever done.
@@paravarium Nope, the most Tool inspired song is Home.
@@jasonallen5318 Home is my favorite song of theirs and I just don't see it other than the instrumental opening, but once James comes in nah. In The Great Debate I feel like James is even mimicking some of MJK's cadence.
"LIFE to SAVE LIFE"
Great reaction, Broseidon! I got introduced to DT in highschool and they've been a profound influence ever since. I even put in Petrucci's pickups in my Ibanez RG7420. The D-Sonic 7 and Air Norton still sound incredible even now!
I went to my first DT concert last year. It was insane but surreal. I loved every moment.
I need pop my dvd in the player and watch this concert again! I have seen them live once. Sadly without the keyboard player in this video. But Derek Sherinian (sp?) was great live as well.
Pause after the song......GOLDEN.
Jamal! Thank you!! Did you know they are Berkley trained musicians? I have followed them since they started in Long Island and have been to at least 100 club shows and every tour. They are my ❤️ band. Please do “silent man” to hear amazing lyrics and James voice. “Untethered angel” off their newest album for the latest sound and of course where they got noticed on the scene with “pull me under”. There is just so much to appreciate musically now that you have found them. PLEASE MORE! 🤗
i was introduced to dream theater at ozzfest 03. a buddy said when they come on to play. listen to em. you will like em. ive so enjoyed them since.
I saw them last October, 5th row center, and one thing you will discover about DT is they sound as good live as their studio releases. Like you said "it's not fair" to have it all. But sometimes it doesn't pay to play fair. Which allows the universe to bring musical genius like DT to the masses
I have been seeing them since they did small clubs opening for Winger in 1988 before the aquired James LaBrie. They still blow my mind. Love every second of it.
You are awesome, man. Every video is a spot of fun in my day. Thanks, man.
Hey man. Discovered your channel during the Pandemic. It’s helping to get me through. My two year old son now asks to watch you by name!!
I got to see Dream Theater once back in 1995 I think on their Awake Tour, in a 500 person occupancy club. Awesome show. I was deaf for a week, but still awesome.
I had forgotten how insanely good this live track was. JP is absolutely on fire here.
Dream Theater is always awesome. I've loved them for a long time.
Great pick and great reaction video. Dream Theater has so much more to offer. Might I suggest "Honor Thy Father?"
Greg Kihn-Breakup Song and Manfred Mann's Earth Band- Blinded by the Light
Greg Kihn is a classic for sure. How about Aldo Nova life is just a fantasy. Bu the best 80s track that everyone forgets is Autograph turn up the radio.
Tbh anything off Nightingales and Bombers is fire
My band opened for Kihn.... nice guy
My band opened for Kihn.... nice guy
Holy double bass drum. Imagine that live. The sound would go straight through your body.
Awww yeah! This is the song that got me into Dream Theater many years ago. I had bought a drum set (so I could play Metallica covers all day) and it came with an instructional VHS tape. Portnoy was one of the three guys on there and I knew he was the best one. He played a riff from this song so I immediately grabbed the album and became obsessed.
Great job. This has always been a favorite from Dream Theater. Mike Portnoy is the extension of Niel Peart
A local club back in the 90's used to play Images and Words between bands. It was awesome with the amps turned up to 10. That is still one of my favorite albums. I like the sound and it brings back a lot of memories with friends before everyone got busy and married.....
If you play bass, John Myung is "the Asian guy who is better than you"
Dream Theater is an American progressive metal band formed in 1985 under the name Majesty by John Petrucci [Guitar] , John Myung [Bass] and Mike Portnoy [Drums] while they attended Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts. ✌🤘
You're right Jamal! Images&Words it's all about waving hair and "dididi-di-di-didididi" and that's why we love it.
JP is probably the greatest guitar player ever. The leads are incredible and his riffs are insane too. Not to mention the countless shredders who have taken his master classes sparking a generation of influence.
Top 5 bands of all time for me. This album is their best IMO. SO glad you found them!
loved it, tnx. my fave dream theater era...
Ah, one of my all-time favorite bands. Progressive metal at its finest! rofl You're right, these guys just aren't fair.
they are so young in this video....also kevin moore at the keyboards! epic...
*pant pant* ... need to catch my breath ... O.o - DAMN ... that synchopated stuff made my heart miss a beat - or two LMAO!!! Great stuff ;-)
Insane timing!! Thanks for sharing!!
Another Gem that never reached the masses was Rodriguez "Sugar Man" unbelievable talent never fully recognised.
Yes!!! my favorite band!!!! I would just love to see you hearing the 20+ minute epics they have to offer. I promise OCTAVARIUM and A CHANGE OF SEASONS will be well worth experiences.
Welcome to Dream Theater. They are not always the easiest band to get into, especially upon first glance, but they are well worth the effort. Here are some songs that I have come to love from them:
Learning to Live
Home
Pull Me Under
In the Name of God
On the Backs of Angels
Metropolis Part 1
Peruvian Skies
As I Am
And if you really want to get into epic DT, Octavarium, Count of Tuscany and Change of Seasons are worth checking out, although each of those songs are at least 20 minutes long.
You did indeed react to them live a few months ago, you did "Instrumedley" from the Live at Budokan gig. The whole concert was EPIC, right from the starting bass riff of "As I Am", followed by This Dying Soul" (you reacted to the studio version and your face was melted off) and "Beyond This Life", and ending in the ballad "Hollow Years", which contains arguably the best guitar solo ever by John Petrucci. The rest of the concert was amazing, but I always go back to those first four songs as the perfect way to start a concert...
Love your reactions, part of my daytime routine now :-)
What a great DT song!! Please keep the DT songs coming!!
I saw them live on this tour. It's absolutely insane how good they are/were live.
Pull Me Under, all time favorite of dream theater
Pull Me Under is the song that made this band popular.
Early ninites I saw them in concert, and heard them. Heard them a lot. Loudest show I have ever been to, but incredible time.
Live 'Scenes from a memory' is where it's at.
Thanks for the musical education. I am 60 years old and kind of stick to the old stuff so I don't get out musically speaking so it's nice to be able to find stuff I've never heard.
try Pull Me Under (studio version) you will not be disappointed. Dream Theater has been at it for over 30 years and still going strong. The musicianship is off the chart great.
The drummer is relentless 💖
YES YES YES!!! One of my favorite DT songs. Welcome to the greatest band ever! Deep rabbit hole. I’ve loved this band for 30 years. Our wedding song was from this album and that band remained the soundtrack of our lives. Mike Portnoy is my favorite drummer of all time. Check out the entire Album Metropolis Scenes From A Memory. Listen to it in its entirety. I promise it’s a roller coaster ride that will have your emotions all over the place. It’s a masterpiece 😎🤘🏼
Dream Theater is the best!
John petrucci you slay me with your music 🎶 and so much guitar 🎸 and bass drums for the people and dream theater land every were now Tokyo Paris London New York city ✨ 🎶 ❤
My first VHS tape (second was operation Livecrime from Queensryche) i bought when i was a teenager. Unfortunately i cannot find it (thanks Mom for throwing all the "unecessary" stuff when i went to Uni) but i memorized every single minute of that live and i am very glad for the Internet that i can still relive these happy memories.
What you are watching my friend is a group of beast musicians put together.
The funniest reaction ever. Thanks man you made my day
I love dream theater I would give anything to see them live
Rush fan here. Dream Theater got me the first time I head them. Do Take the Time and Metropolis studio versions.
King Crimson, "Elephant Talk", live on "Fridays" tv show, 1981