DREAM THEATER Breaking All Illusions Reaction!!

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  • @BillWood2791
    @BillWood2791 5 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    When your guitar player and bass player are both Berklee graduates, your keyboard player is a graduate of Juliard, and your drummer is a former master class professor from Berklee, you know you've got a deadly lineup.
    Now take a deep dive and do illumination Theory from the same show

    • @IkmelAAA
      @IkmelAAA 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Remember when their drummer was inducted into the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame at age 37? Those were the golden years.

  • @andrewbrorherton6898
    @andrewbrorherton6898 5 ปีที่แล้ว +181

    I think you guys are finally realizing how much of a bad ass John Petrucci is now.

    • @dimitriid
      @dimitriid 5 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      Even all Atheists here must accept Petrucci as the one true God of guitar.

    • @revylokesh1783
      @revylokesh1783 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      @@dimitriid there's certainly more tangible proof of *Petrucci's* existance, so you have a point.

    • @sopwithsnoopy8779
      @sopwithsnoopy8779 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If I could play like one guitarist, I'd rather pick Michael Romeo than John Petrucci.
      Not that one could go wrong if one played like Petrucci.

    • @alexfcp07
      @alexfcp07 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@sopwithsnoopy8779 romeo is good to but i prefer petrucci

    • @tornoutlaw
      @tornoutlaw 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@alexfcp07 I'd take the skill of either guy without complaining ^^

  • @kratos9293
    @kratos9293 5 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    Dream theater -the glass prison.
    Porcupine tree - arriving somewhere but not here.
    Opeth -hessian peel.

    • @kellenschneider1387
      @kellenschneider1387 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Yes, we need some Porcupine Tree on here! Anesthetize live version!

    • @wellingtonaraujo9824
      @wellingtonaraujo9824 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@kellenschneider1387 I agree. Anesthetize is better than Arriving Somewhere.

    • @dimitriid
      @dimitriid 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Anesthetize might be the one completely prog metal song that Vince could possibly have *NO* issues at all with whatsoever: all of the "good" stuff he likes and none of the more "meandering" qualities everything there has a clear purpose and just works, yet it's still very long, intricate, etc.
      EDIT: also the live version is possibly even better than even the recording.

    • @Kipex
      @Kipex 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@wellingtonaraujo9824 Well... well.. I DISAGREE! :D Honestly though, both are amazing and both have amazing live versions as well.

    • @javierramos9795
      @javierramos9795 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      If they decide to listen the The Glass Prison make sure to listen in this order; 1. TGP, 2. This Dying Soul, 3. The Root of all Evil, 4. Repentance and 5. The Shattered Fortress, otherwise the lyrics won’t make sense.

  • @jamesgoldman6942
    @jamesgoldman6942 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    An ABSOLUTE MASTERPIECE!! One of the GREATEST songs ever written & performed!!! Thank you so much for playing and commenting on this unbelievable track.

  • @graefe827
    @graefe827 5 ปีที่แล้ว +116

    Best DT song in the Mangini era by far, maybe even top 5 overall for me.

    • @amgere2195
      @amgere2195 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree with all you said here

    • @Metalton95
      @Metalton95 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This one, At Wit's End, Outcry, Pale Blue Dot and S2N are all GREAT songs!

    • @genesisalves5474
      @genesisalves5474 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh Mangini wasn't in the band yet when they recorded this album, John Petrucci is the one who made the drums

    • @murgo2564
      @murgo2564 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@genesisalves5474 i never knew that

    • @reactions4u438
      @reactions4u438 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@genesisalves5474 well not really, he made very basic drum tracks, then mangini came in and did his thing

  • @philippopescu7563
    @philippopescu7563 5 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    John Petrucci ( guitar ) and John Myung ( bass ) are childhood friends and they decided to go to university together where they found Mike Portnoy ( ex-drummer ) and they decided to start a band. James La’Brie ( vocals ) came in the band during their second album , Images and words (1991) and the keyboardist, Jordan Rudess , who studied at Juliard, cane in the band in 1999 when they made Metropolis pt.2, their best album imo. Mike Mangini (current drummer) joined the grup in 2010 when Portnoy left the band (the audition has been recorded and is available on TH-cam under the “Spirit caries on” series name).

    • @mvunit3
      @mvunit3 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Myung, he's not on Gass :p ;D But he pushes bass like pedal to the metal :).

    • @sopwithsnoopy8779
      @sopwithsnoopy8779 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Their first keyboard player, Kevin Moore, also was from the school where Petrucci & Myung went to growing up.
      Must be something in the water on Long Island, NY, since Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, & bassist Randy Coven also grew up on LI (different town than Dream Theater, but all 3 grew up in the same neighborhood).

    • @CavemanJesus4Life
      @CavemanJesus4Life 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      John Petrucci and Kevin Moore were Childhood friends, they met Mike Portnoy & John Myung at Berklee College.

    • @masterlionheart
      @masterlionheart 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Should be mentioned that at the time of joining Mangini was a percussion professor at Berklee School of Music, the same school Petrucci, Myung, and Portnoy went to when they formed the band.

  • @jasonallen5318
    @jasonallen5318 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    "This band is like the Avengers, everybody comes together" LOL!

  • @CompleteProducer84
    @CompleteProducer84 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    FINALLY someone reacted to this! My fav DT song in the Mangini era, and one of my favs overall. JP's solo = instant chills even after hundreds of listens.

  • @josueblackmetal1202
    @josueblackmetal1202 5 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Dream theater - Spirit carries on

    • @Khorney
      @Khorney 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Live verson from score DVD pls :)

    • @ricklaurencem.regonda8507
      @ricklaurencem.regonda8507 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      yes please!

    • @hcpiano
      @hcpiano 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Live Scenes from New York is the best

  • @alexmackzie
    @alexmackzie 5 ปีที่แล้ว +112

    Imagine saying Petrucci plays with no feel... You might not like his fast solos, but saying he has no feel is just wrong. Also, Seeing him play them live is insane.

    • @_Lizz_
      @_Lizz_ 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Anyone saying he has no feel hasn't listened to his solo on best of times.

    • @alexmackzie
      @alexmackzie 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@_Lizz_ For sure my favourite solo of all time

    • @jlsagely6892
      @jlsagely6892 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      All the feel of a car mechanic.

    • @tarkus1056
      @tarkus1056 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@_Lizz_ Or The Spirit Carries On, Octavarium, Another Day, Under A Glass Moon (feel doesn't mean slow), etc.

    • @FanaticDrummer
      @FanaticDrummer 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just watch him do the solo intro to “The spirit carries on” live from the 2005 dvd. Incredible feel and WAY better than the album version.

  • @TimothyDaigle
    @TimothyDaigle 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    YES KEEP THE DREAM THEATER GOING!!!!

  • @DanLokar
    @DanLokar 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I swear, I cry everytime I hear that ending. "Karma starts the signal...." boom, I'm gone. It's so beautiful.

  • @funkster007
    @funkster007 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Vin, the fact you appreciate the musicianship is enough. Most people don't have the patience for a lot of prog rock or metal because of those marathon instrumental segments in the songs. Especially when it starts to stray from the verses and chorus. I for one am a long time fan of it, but I also see your point where too much can be too much. I agree though, seeing the song performed live gives you a broader perspective, and usually a better experience.

  • @GJBedrin
    @GJBedrin 5 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    Please do an album listen of Metropolis Pt 2 from Dream Theater. It is their masterpiece!

    • @michaelfreeman4218
      @michaelfreeman4218 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That one will do Vin's head in

    • @michaelfreeman4218
      @michaelfreeman4218 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oops...was thinking of Pt 1

    • @chester51161
      @chester51161 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I think thats the perfect album for vin. There's not really "Crazy" instrumentals all the time and whenever there is it has a clear theme and is easily connected with the song it's in, like the solos in Home. They stick with a kind of middle eastern vibe throughout the whole song even through the instrumental parts. I dont think he would like the dance of eternity though for obvious reasons but everything else i think he would enjoy.

    • @michaelfreeman4218
      @michaelfreeman4218 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@chester51161 I agree. Home is a standout and I think they'll like the spiritual Spirit Carries On.

    • @tsho6131
      @tsho6131 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      They would totally get engrossed in unraveling the story too. It’s some of the best writing and James executes it all so well. And yeah...the musicality is insane.

  • @sonicplys64
    @sonicplys64 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is the greatest Dream Theater song they ever made. I've listened to this track a billion times and I still haven't gotten sick of it.

  • @IntenseGas
    @IntenseGas 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Dream Theater - Under a Glass Moon (LIVE score)
    Feels like I've been asking for about a year now y'all!

  • @ThatVaiGuy
    @ThatVaiGuy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Man, I was at that show. It was such an incredible night! I've seen them live a lot, but this night will forever be one of my most memorable.

  • @thanussongprasart2568
    @thanussongprasart2568 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've watched a lot of dream theatre react, and you guys did a great job here, a genuine review/react with a lot of thoughts into it, which dream theatre songs are deserved. (with no pause in the middle of the song)

  • @TheRubeoHagrid
    @TheRubeoHagrid 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    This song is marvelous. Everyone complains about DT losing their essence after Portnoy left the band. Well, this proves the contraire
    Also, react to Heading For Tomorrow, by Gamma Ray!!! (with Kai Hansen on vocals)

    • @gareginasatryan6761
      @gareginasatryan6761 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      This album has all solid songs.

    • @scorpiusbalthazar4327
      @scorpiusbalthazar4327 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well technically this album was written when Portnoy was still in the band. That's why Mangini contributed nothing to the album because it was already written.

    • @mirkecWii
      @mirkecWii 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@scorpiusbalthazar4327 thats not entirely true, portnoy had nothing to do with this album. Mangini came in to programmed drum tracks BUT he learned them and recorded them and added his own feel and fills

    • @scorpiusbalthazar4327
      @scorpiusbalthazar4327 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mirkecWii I didn't say he contributed to the album. I said he was in the band when the album was written

    • @SwedeSpeeder
      @SwedeSpeeder 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Allow me to comment on this.
      Mike Portnoy - 0 Grammy noms.
      Mike Mangini - 3 and a win. All of those came with Dream Theater. Portnoy got zero.
      I love Portnoy, but the facts are the facts.

  • @elBanananas
    @elBanananas 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    John Petrucci (guitar), Mike Portnoy (drums and no longer in the band since 2010) and John Myung (bass) went in to Berklee College of Music and founded Majesty in 1985 (later changed to Dream Theater). Juilliard is the music school that Jordan Rudess (keyboards, joined Dream Theater 1999) went to when he was only 11. The drummer here is Mike Mangini and joined Dream Theater in 2010. Pretty much all of these musicians are gods among them.
    The Ministry of Lost Souls live Chaos in Motion and Beyond This Life (with improvised section in the middle) live at Budokan to absolutely blow your mind! By Dream Theater ofc

  • @AMGU2B
    @AMGU2B 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dream Theater are like the Avengers of metal. Nice analogy!
    This song is arguably their best since Octavarium, and definitiely their best Mangini-era song. A true modern classic.

  • @fabianechevarria
    @fabianechevarria 5 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    Dream Theater- The Count Of Tuscany official audio

    • @davguev
      @davguev 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, studio version, not live.

    • @ProgTheater
      @ProgTheater 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      but the live version at high voltage UK 2011
      is cool

    • @einbertalstein9611
      @einbertalstein9611 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes please!!!!

    • @aoflex
      @aoflex 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Live, high voltage version.

  • @matthewtucker1699
    @matthewtucker1699 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    count of tuscany is a good one, very melodic but also has some of that metal "feel" you were talking about

  • @rcaneformula424
    @rcaneformula424 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hey Vin and Sori, just wanted to say God bless you guys and stay strong in the faith. Dream Theater is my favorite band of all time and watching you guys react to one of their greatest masterpieces is truly God's work. Thank you so much. All honor and glory belongs to the Lord of lords and King of kings Jesus Christ for the glory of our heavenly Father.

  • @cjbrown7745
    @cjbrown7745 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    "Illumination Theory" is also a good song too, especially the live version from the Breaking the Fourth Wall DVD set. It's the same concert from this song but it also includes a live choir and orchestra from the Berklee College of Music in Boston, the same college some of the band members attended.

  • @killswitchlee123
    @killswitchlee123 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I’ve seen Dream Theater live 6 times. The last time I saw them I took my ex (my daughter’s mum) when we were still together (we’re still friends), it was the Images, Words & Beyond tour 2017. John Petrucci played the guitar intro to this song, I’m rocking out, my ex taps me on the shoulder... “didn’t we conceive our daughter to this?”.

  • @infinite7501
    @infinite7501 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    From what I understand about this song it's about having an awakening to the truth about religious ideas written into the mind as a child. Coming to the understanding of the truth is like a supernova going off in the mind exposing a new truth. Drawn to the curses left behind refers to the doctrine that was deeply wired into the mind. It takes a long time to keep those beliefs from coming back in certain situations like when someone you love gets hurt you're first response is to pray to God to save them even though it's not part of your belief system anymore. Keep walking the emerald rode on the journey to the truth. Stay on the path and new and wonderful things will open up to you.

  • @dirtpile
    @dirtpile 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Seeing these guys live is a mind-blowing experience and I get to do it again in March ... 4th row!
    Portnoy(drums), Petrucci (guitar)and Myung (bass) went to Berklee in Boston NYC together. LaBrie (singer) was added later and is Canadian. Rudess (keys) joined in the late 90's. Mangini joined in 2010 after Portnoy left - he was a professor at Berklee at the time.

  • @tsho6131
    @tsho6131 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’ve heard this song a thousand times and while watching you guys react, I honestly forgot it was live until James spoke to the audience. I was like “Oh, yeah...damn.”

  • @richletram539
    @richletram539 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    The core members met at Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA. The following is off of Berklee's website...
    In 1985, Dream Theater began as Majesty after longtime bandmates Petrucci and Myung arrived at Berklee in search of a drummer who was into progressive rock and metal. They heard Portnoy in a practice room and soon began jamming together. The trio would become the core of one of rock's most virtuosic and heavy bands. After leaving Berklee, the group added a vocalist and keyboard player and changed its name to Dream Theater. Current vocalist LaBrie is the band's third singer and the best fit. His agile voice snarls on the metal tune "The Dark Eternal Night" and then soars sweet and high on the power ballad "The Ministry of Lost Souls" (both from Systematic Chaos). The fleet-fingered Rudess, who joined in 1999 and replaced Berklee alumnus Derek Sherinian '84, is the band's third keyboard player

  • @TimothyDaigle
    @TimothyDaigle 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I was at that show in the 4th row! So awesome!

  • @danarchy4all930
    @danarchy4all930 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Can we get some liquid tension experiment up in here.
    Acid Rain- Live in LA

  • @jrick0001
    @jrick0001 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Dream Theater - The Count of Tuscany. One of their best masterpieces!

    • @aoflex
      @aoflex 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Live.

  • @diegocoria1837
    @diegocoria1837 5 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Octavarium live 👌
    Nice react

    •  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      "Score" live

    • @I_stole_a_bike
      @I_stole_a_bike 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Fuck no. Studio version

  • @Koray.K
    @Koray.K 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have seen Dream Theater live 3 times. Yes Dream Theater does complicated songs, sometimes very technical, sometimes truly soulful but in conclusion; I can not tell you how unbelieveable to see that magic happens right in front of your eyes.

  • @christopherblue2004
    @christopherblue2004 5 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    react to Anesthetize live by Porcupine tree

    • @theflabbygentleman9292
      @theflabbygentleman9292 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      yes

    • @thedarkness97
      @thedarkness97 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, the live version from Tilburg!

    • @sopwithsnoopy8779
      @sopwithsnoopy8779 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Anything live by Porcupine Tree, really. Vin seeing them live, he will finally 'get' them too.

    • @riddhimanmedhi99
      @riddhimanmedhi99 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Porcupine Tree badly needed here. Arriving or Anasthesize would both make brilliant reactions. Brilliant musicianship along with conceptual lyrics.

  • @JayTor2112
    @JayTor2112 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    The four original members (minus a vocalist) all met at Berkelee College of music and formed the band, originally called "Majesty". Two of them are still in the band (the guitarist and bass player).

  • @ayeewtasko2601
    @ayeewtasko2601 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Opeth - Demon of the Fall!!

    • @lo9l223
      @lo9l223 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      They did it

    • @ayeewtasko2601
      @ayeewtasko2601 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lo9l223 No they haven't.

  • @medievilbo25
    @medievilbo25 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dream theater - the count of tuscany. long song, but you wont be disappointed

  • @FarawayMusicTracks
    @FarawayMusicTracks 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Dream theater - Octavarium live!

  • @Buffalodan66
    @Buffalodan66 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dream Theater - Hollow Years, LIVE at Budokan. The guitar solo will have you tears!

  • @joelioes
    @joelioes 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm surprised there's only a handful of Breaking All Illusions reaction videos on TH-cam... We gotta tell all of these "Reactor" on TH-cam about Breaking All Illusions (either album version or live version)
    It's a great song.. As a DIE-HARD Dream Theater fan since 2000, my top 5 would be (in order)
    5. The Best of Times
    4. The Ministry of Lost Souls
    3. The Glass Prison
    2. Breaking All Illusions
    1. Learning to Live
    Cheers DT fans around the world!!
    From NYC!

  • @janzojanzo9059
    @janzojanzo9059 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The play with time measures (as pointed out by @The Daily Doug):
    With the sun in place....
    7, 6, 5, 4, 3

  • @desiccant
    @desiccant 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Novembers Doom - Autumn Reflection
    6 full months and over 370 times.

    • @mvunit3
      @mvunit3 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think they will like it. VERY sad song, it will pull at their heartstrings, especially when Anneke's voice comes in.

    • @desiccant
      @desiccant 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mvunit3 that's What Could Have Been, another great one.

    • @mvunit3
      @mvunit3 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@desiccant Oh that's right, sorry about that - oops :p.

  • @RC_TCB
    @RC_TCB 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dream Theater is what you get when your band forms at a prestigious music school. So happy they chose to play metal.

  • @Kipex
    @Kipex 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Vin makes a great point on seeing them live first. Some of the more intricate songs overwhelmed me when I first tried Dream Theater and I quickly moved on to other music. Then in 2005 or so I randomly bought their Budokan live DVD because my friend wouldn't shut up about them. After watching that DVD, Dream Theater redefined my musical interests in a way that only Metallica did before that. 13 years later DT is still my favorite band and now I understand how ignorant I was before when I thought their music lacked soul. I can easily say they evoke far more feelings in me than any other band. The climax of this song as the lyrics end nearly brings me to tears. Just have to be willing to go on a journey, at least in the case of their longer epics.
    PS: Great lyrical analysis. You just made the song even better for someone who already thinks of it as a masterpiece. Fun fact, both this and Fall Into The Light have lyrics written by the bassist John Myung, which is rare for DT. Love his lyrical concepts though!

  • @jeffwombold9167
    @jeffwombold9167 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You are watching the Pinnacle of musicians. Period. I am an avid musician, and these guys are the king of kings in music. (Not just my opinion either)...

  • @bradsteed6833
    @bradsteed6833 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    You wanted to see DT live...
    Jordan went to Juilliard.
    John and John went to Berklee
    Mangini taught at Berklee.
    Vin, they have a biography written by Rich Wilson.

  • @ivanylucrecia2209
    @ivanylucrecia2209 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Honor thy father
    Home
    A Change of seasons
    Space dye vest

  • @johnmiett6032
    @johnmiett6032 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When you can make your instruments sing it's like having no interlude at all.

  • @fabiochristoforo
    @fabiochristoforo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    They studied together at Berklee College of Music (Petrucci, Myung and Portnoy)

  • @coreykatz5060
    @coreykatz5060 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    If any of the villagers are seeing this ask Vin and Sori to react to Texas Flood by Stevie Ray Vaughn. I understand it's not metal but he is an amazing artist

  • @wjadragon6782
    @wjadragon6782 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Prog Metal: Think of it like Pink Floyd meets Yes with an edge but when you are new or casually listening it is hard to figure out and can be very jarring. Turn down the lights, put on the headphones, relax, pick an instrument and just follow it along through the song. Before long you will be like "why is the dude singing??, lets get to that interlude!!"

  • @riddhimanmedhi99
    @riddhimanmedhi99 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Dream Theatre is the best band I have watched live. Like Vin said, having all virtuosos in each instrument absolutely killing their instruments for 3 hours straight is just unparalleled. Relentless. After I watched them live, I realised their name better. They take you in a dream in a theatrical fashion. Just like a movie or theatre score is not always the most enjoyable as an audio album (especially if you have NEVER watched the movie or theatre), this is similar. The live 'act' is critical to appreciating what they are trying to convey. Dream Theater's (like Rush's) true genius and sound can only be fully experienced and understood from watching them live (or their live videos).

  • @mtaffer
    @mtaffer 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I may get blasted for this, but I've always thought it. In music we really don't reward the most talented people. If you think about football and the best athletes, they get the recognition they deserve. I would argue that prog musicians are at the top of the musical game, but are only considered niche and really don't get the praise they deserve for mastering their instruments. In fact, the more simplistic radio artists are the ones getting all the accolades. It's backwards to me.

    • @AndrewClark5
      @AndrewClark5 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      taffer I think there are a lot of talented musicians outside of prog (just look at Chester Bennington, he’s always been looked at as one of the best vocalists in the world), but prog tends to be the genre that by its very nature REQUIRES talent to be successful in, so we see a much higher ratio of talent to non-talent in it.

    • @gabmano4877
      @gabmano4877 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think you're on point.

    • @scottcampbell7033
      @scottcampbell7033 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The old saying holds true here... The rock musician plays three chords in front of three thousand people and the jazz musician plays three thousand chords in front of three people. Dream theater is a nice combination.

  • @DavidMyers31
    @DavidMyers31 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Under a Glass Moon is (dare I say) a criminally underrated song. It's so damn good, and I rarely ever see anyone mention it. This song is so worthy of a reaction video, and I'd also like to see you two try to decipher the lyrics in this song.

  • @jimbuechler9546
    @jimbuechler9546 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    John Petrucci, John Myung (bass) and the former drummer Mike Portnoy met a Berklee College of Music in Boston and started Dream Theater there. Mike Mangini was a professor of percussion at Berklee (I think). Jordan Rudess (keyboards) grew up being a classically trained pianist. All have quite a pedigree being professionally trained but they all loved rock and metal and brought they're talents to that genre. 😎

  • @jacekiser5876
    @jacekiser5876 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    As a raging DT fan, I enjoyed the hell out of this reaction; like watching kids' eyes light up when they open a Christmas present. Excellent analysis too!

  • @jlopez47
    @jlopez47 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Berkeley School of Music is where the Guitarist and the original Drummer met. All of the members are formerly trained. Their current drummer was a music professor at Berkeley.

  • @briansanders6247
    @briansanders6247 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nothing like see people's reactions to seeing Dream Theater perform live......smile, jaw-dropping, and wonder......love it!!!!......Such masters of their individual crafts.....they make it look so easy and effortless.

  • @yahirave
    @yahirave 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    PLs pls pls next "The ministry of lost souls" is incredible song for the masters Dream Theater.

  • @juanmanuelgarcia4780
    @juanmanuelgarcia4780 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    To answer your question, Mike Portnoy (original drummer), John Petrucci (Guitarrist) and John Myung (bassist) met at Berkley in the first semester when they were like 18 and started it from there.. then dropped college at the second semester to fully work on DT..

  • @nornog
    @nornog 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Iron Maiden Revelations, 22 Acadia Avenue or Sea of Madness. Perhaps Remember Tomorrow or Killer's from the early years.

  • @RÅNÇIÐ
    @RÅNÇIР5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    machine head - halo (full version)

  • @raydolinger1980
    @raydolinger1980 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dude that guitar sound and playing is beyond awesome....... Petrucci !!! aaauuuggghhh

  • @phillipwatkins9270
    @phillipwatkins9270 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    do dream theater pull me under

  • @KingXanadu
    @KingXanadu 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the dream Theater reactions! More please !
    Glass Prison
    Shattered Fortress

  • @killerdude35
    @killerdude35 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    The reason why I think Peteucci is the top guitarist today is his versatility. He possesses a (very) rare gift among guitarists in that he can shred as good as anyone, but he also can play simple, tasteful licks, he can play soulfully with emotion, and he can riff like a beast. Hes the complete package.

  • @robertsimmons3336
    @robertsimmons3336 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am soooo glad you have found Dream Theater!! My favorite band! Going to see them in April!

  • @ElfoThi
    @ElfoThi 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You guys need to reacto to Dream Theater: The Count Of Tuscany. The studio, not the live.

  • @NatJSBelza
    @NatJSBelza 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Teary eyed. :') I love the unusual reaction along with the great insights.
    Please try "Illumination Theory" by Dream Theater, LIVE version. They played it with orchestra.

  • @JeffBumgardner
    @JeffBumgardner 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You need to react to Dream Theater's "The Count of Tuscany", most epic intro ever

  • @marcmetz5597
    @marcmetz5597 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Wow, I've never seen a reaction to this song..and I loved it! Yeah, I think live reactions for Dream Theater are the way to go :) (I just recommend you NOT do the Wacken live performances). Budokan, "Breaking the Fourth Wall" and "Score" performances are a good way to go.

  • @kafilrecherche1855
    @kafilrecherche1855 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Didn't expect that you'd pick this song. It is one of my favorite DT songs. If you want some more of their mind boggling live performances, please check out The Dance of Eternity or The Spirit Carries On.
    Btw, A Change of Seasons and The Count of Tuscany are great songs too. Though studio versions bother you, you'll like them.

  • @Coloszian
    @Coloszian 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    See, I'm the opposite, I LOVE those musical interludes. It's what makes DT so incredible.

  • @coreykatz5060
    @coreykatz5060 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    They all met at the Berklee College Of Music in Massachusetts

  • @theparadiddlydoo2771
    @theparadiddlydoo2771 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    VinAnd Sori* Can you guys make a video for 'Stream of Consciousness live @ Budokan' by Dream Theater?
    You've gotta watch the live video as well, not just the song! It's so damn good! :) BTW the live recording of it was with their original drummer. So don't get too shocked if if he looks different lmfao

  • @RandyOLeary
    @RandyOLeary 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really appreciate that you guys took the time to break down the lyrical content, as you envisioned it. I wondered why the video length was so much longer than the song until I watched further. Music, as great as it is, to me is only half of the book (the music being the binding, covers and pages, which are needed for any book but are empty and waiting for the listener to fill in the words as they feel) and the lyrics are obvious. As one closes the final page to any book, now it's up to the reader [listener] to take away from the endeavor what is or is not meaningful to themselves. The fact that you both took the time to tell me what you took from the song speaks volumes (pun intended) about your intent when you began the song, and that will make me come back, again. Thanks for listening (and, actually hearing) my favorite band of all time.

  • @johnmiett6032
    @johnmiett6032 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Greatest musicians of all time. Period.

  • @SwedeSpeeder
    @SwedeSpeeder 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    No one writes more beautiful guitar solos than John Petrucci.
    No one.

  • @ProgTheater
    @ProgTheater 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    dream theater - take the time live in japan, they were very young!

  • @sicboi80
    @sicboi80 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Every time I hear Dream Theater, I am instantly reminded of why they are one of Between the Buried and Me's biggest influences. Absolute legends.

  • @-LOST-eb5xz
    @-LOST-eb5xz 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Vin & Sori, the next concert you should see live is Dream Theater! They never disappoint!

  • @MichaelHolmgaard
    @MichaelHolmgaard 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The Piper Never Dies - Edguy

  • @Orphaned03
    @Orphaned03 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Porcupine Tree - Anesthetize Live in Tilburg
    Porcupine Tree - Arriving Somewhere But Not Here
    Dream Theater - A Change Of Seasons Live in New York
    Dream Theater - Learning To Live
    Opeth - Deliverence
    Opeth - Blackwater Park
    Steven Wilson - Routine
    Steven Wilson - Ancestral
    Steven Wilson - The Raven That Refused To Sing
    Storm Corrosion - Drag Ropes
    React to any (or all) of these and your mind will be blown.

  • @MrTech226
    @MrTech226 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Vin, John Petrucci had a side project called Liquid Tension Experiment with Mike Portnoy, original drummer from Dream Theater. Same keyboardist from DT plays the keys with Bassist plays Bass instrument called Chapman Stick.

  • @Liferevisited1
    @Liferevisited1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Crimson glory - painted skies !!! Best voice in metal genre

  • @melvinandrade2682
    @melvinandrade2682 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Anthrax - In the End, In My World, Indians, Inside Out and What Doesn't Die

  • @-R.Gray-
    @-R.Gray- 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    When people that play musical instruments listen to music they aren't bored by it, but see it being played in their mind's eye. If they're good enough they can figure out for example what position on the guitar neck something is being played so they can try it themselves later ( I'm not that good ). So, rather than concentrate on lyrics full of metaphors which can be studied later, for the first listen they will be gauging how good the musicianship is, and waiting for the guitar solo, which is like going on an adventure determined by which notes are chosen, and how well they are played.

  • @realscience948
    @realscience948 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great song, performed to perfection by one of the most skilled bands of all time!
    Progressive rock requires a very special type of listener! Most are creative, intelligent, and open to suggestion! Those people who can’t relate to the music are usually close minded, opinionated, uninformed, and short on intelligence!!

  • @jonybordoloi1719
    @jonybordoloi1719 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    A Change of Seasons (Metropolis 2000 Live), watching it live is another experience.

  • @benitkis6166
    @benitkis6166 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Those moments at around 7 minutes are homages to other bands, namely Jethro Tull and Yes (I think). They did put them together a bit better in the studio. version

  • @IntenseGas
    @IntenseGas 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm glad to see y'all doing more DT recently. Especially live! They're just as good live as in studio. (vocals can be off occasionally, but mostly on point) They're truly masters of their craft. Not all of their songs are overly Proggy. The album, "Train of Thought" is one of their heaviest metal albums they have put out.

  • @blainecollins2980
    @blainecollins2980 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Animals as leaders - the brain dance
    Its instrumental but its probably the most beautiful song you've heard in a while if not ever

  • @DonHaka
    @DonHaka 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Do Dream Theater - Lines in The Sand

    • @Vukf1
      @Vukf1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      yes, another epic solo and really good song

  • @jadehand1
    @jadehand1 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    In Dream Theater's first album, in the credits, they gave thanks to Marillion. So I recommend them again,
    Marillion : Neverland (Live) (2004 Marbles on the road)
    Prog, but not metal. A truly gifted Guitarist, Steve Rothery.

  • @theaterofsouls
    @theaterofsouls 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ruddess (keyboard) went to Julliard
    Petrucci (guitars) Myung (bass) went to Berklee with ex-drummer Portnoy
    Mangini (drums) taught in Berklee...

  • @phillipevans9414
    @phillipevans9414 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    100% with you Vin, I usually don't vibe with Dream Theater, but enjoyed seeing it live (surprisingly). Thanks you guys!

  • @thetrooper1691
    @thetrooper1691 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Please react to Dream Theater - Sacrificed Sons LIVE Score concert
    That performance is great, they played it with full orchestra, and the result was simply epic

  • @billybob728
    @billybob728 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    the guitar player, the bassist and the old drummer went to Berklee school of music together in the 80s