Myung and Mangini sound completely in sync on this song, which is awesome. I think this album has the best bass sound out of any DT album yet. Love it.
I still maintain that Awake has the best production of any of their albums, but I love this track and think it's the best on the album. Especially love Myung's bright tone in the middle part of the song.
Look my first album was Metropolis PT. 2 .... NEVER stop to listem them and defend with my teeth them!!! I play that Petrucci is my Thatcher on eletric guitar! he is the top world on eletrics!! Fábio Lima a BR like me, is on Acoustics. And I follow both! 😉 $mart @ss I am, huh x3!!!! Hugs fellow mate!!!
Im not a follower of this band, but JFC, this is good. The intro immediately slapped me into submission. I dont think theres another drummer that could come up with, or play the stuff Mangini is doing here. An absolute mad scientist and genious technician. And the rest of it, well they're great as usual.
The production for this album is just next level looking back at the last decade of Dream Theater records. My love for them has been revitalized with how great the writing has been, too!
I think the production and overall quality of The Astonishing was stellar, with LaBrie as a standout performance. I wish fans weren't so toxic over the album, the we might continue getting the extra creative side of DT.
@@Ahov you mean the extra pussified side of DT 😂😂. That album was their jumping the shark moment much like BTBAM with Coma Ecliptic. 2021 has been a good comeback year for a lot of bands.
Yeah, the official videos for The Alien and for Awaken The Master have that "I tried" feeling by who did it, the video has no concept, it's not synched with the song, it's just a slide with some blueprint 3D models made in a fast way with simulations that are made automatic, it has no work into it. The songs yes, they are "just the next level of production", but the videos were uneccesary. The art cover for the album is great, Invisible Monster official video is good.
New Dream Theater Music video featuring: Screen Savers! All jokes aside, this is the best DT album since Systematic Chaos IMO. I've actually really liked all the Mangini era records, but I feel like they've really figured out the sound with him now and hit their stride. Long live DT!
Mike, that's very true - the relative complexity of the music and orchestration/arrangement means that there's more for our ears and minds to 'feed upon' and respond to on each listen.
The intro was heavy...I mean dense heavy...I mean like blackhole dense...I mean 8 string 90 gauge heavy... Easily one of the 'leading' songs of this album. And I've to deeply commend the production of this album...HOLY MASTER OF FADERS !!! Thank you DT. I'm still smiling...
This by far is my favorite song on the new album! Every part of it is just so Dream Theater! Heavy, melodic, and well assembled! AND THAT MIX!!!!!!! YESSSS FINALLY!
@@kevinmeli Here's my impression of all of Myung's lyrics : Look inside. Reaching out Enter the water Life will reveal. Time will pass. Meh. Everything will be ok in the end probably.
My bestest friend would have loved this album...cant wait to see the show in his honor...ill be bringing my daughter. Her first DT concert was when i was pregnant with her...it will be her first concert..again...in memory of uncle loulou
I feel ya man... My buddy Jason Monson would of really loved this album... DT was one if his favorite bands... He was a great Keyboard player and Jordan Rudess was his idol! Rip Jay!
My wife was pregnant with our daughter when we saw DT in 2007. She'd start kicking the womb whenever Rudess soloed. Now she asks for "Daddy's loud music" whenever we're in the car.
I am always amazed when guys who play blues, AC DC or Chuck Berry complain that DT lack feel and groove. It always makes me smile. Sure they can sound generic at times but as far as musicianship is concerned, ladies and gents this is fkin' next level. This is some of the most complex compositions out there. Just simply amazing.
Music, like all art; is subjective, but I understand your frustration because I share it. In my day to day life I pine to connect with those who share my musical interests, but often find myself disappointed when they are into what I describe as 'basic blues'. Blues undeniably plays a central role in the family tree of rock, metal and jazz; ergo prog as well, but blues in isolation is pretty unsatisfying to my ears. I love the mix and the variety of styles involved with DT. Yes, I realise modern DT is mostly prog-metal, but within that umbrella a lot of fun is to be had.
I was showing the album to my dad last night and towards the end of Transcending Time he said, “Y’know, as they get older I wouldn’t mind if they explored this direction more!” and I replied, “…ready for definitive proof they haven’t aged enough yet?” And then the 8-string intro caused our van to have a hull breach
@@DavidOakesMusic Im sorry but i have to disagree. This track is bald and lacks of soul we felt in previous record. 8 string guitar doesnt help this time cause it's not utilized well. This CD has no theme, lacks of inspiration. That sad cause i consider DT my very best band of all time.
@@DavidOakesMusic Only the immature fans hated The Astonishing. That record had a wide mix of songs, as we've come to expect. DT's heartfelt, expertly-crafted and supremely melodic ballads are just as powerful as any of their heavier compositions.
@@Aldrenas This song completely retains the classic DT sound. How is it not a good utilization then? You can't expect them to suddenly turn into djent.
ADOTE was my fav DT album of all time. This is right up there with it. I don't really listen to much pre 2010 DT anymore, not since the early 2000's. Everything since ADOTE has been great to me on one level or another. I wasn't expecting this though. To say they raised the bar would be an understatement. That jam section on this one is pure Manginsanity.
Fan since 1992. Images and Words by far and still my favorite album. Best show I saw was at Club Rio in Tempe, AZ on the Images And Words tour with Kevin Moore on keys.
The entry piano at 1:38, the guitar lead that follows at 2:04, and the first chorus where the chug riff, Labrie’s voice, and the piano combine are all absolutely amazing! Excellent song! While Distance Over Time might of had a slightly stronger full album effect, some of the individual songs on this, like Awaken the Master, are Dream Theater’s best since ADTOE!
Finding your way On a frozen path where the air is thin The angel of balance keeps you alive A flower unfolds A heartbeat brings new meaning to the universe The angel of balance keeps you strong Discovering what has been all along Spinning through life, lost in the spiral of time Turning the stone, circles of darkness and light Remember hereafter You made it to the top just to find out You're only halfway there All along, missing the point of the journey The will of the soul like a peak so high You look inside to rise, searching out a dream Climbing, reaching further And the voices of the angels bring you closer Spinning through life, lost in the spiral of time Turning the stone, circles of darkness and light Remember hereafter Spinning through life, lost in the spiral of time Turning the stone, circles of darkness and light Spinning through life, we balance the heart and the mind Turning the stone, embracing the truth that we find Remember hereafter The end of a chapter Awaken the master Awaken the master Source: LyricFind Songwriters: John Petrucci / Jordan Rudess
Insane track, probably my favorite. The thing I love the most about it is how in the verses, the mood shifts seamlessly from dark and mysterious to bright and hopeful, I cannot even put my finger into it as I'm not versed in musical theory or anything like that, but does anyone else get what I'm talking about? It's like, the melody is going sort of tense and dark, but it ends up resolving upbeat and bright, man I love that aspect of the song so much, my god!
Petrucci says something like that in the virtual album release party. I think its in the documental that begins at 2:13.14 but cant remember the moment
A lot of that happens in all the album really. Every song progresses seemlessly, every set of verse makes a progression that is noticeable but delicate at the same time. I dont know either how they pull those things off but a lot of care and thought has been poured in this piece of work, and its amazing.
The feeling you are getting starts from a pedal tone being played on the guitar and bass - the repetitive root note tells us where "home" is tonally but not what larger chords are being used. The keys and vocals build different chords and intervals OVER that pedal tone to shift through different feels. They move around b minor, b major, and some other chords to create the feelings you mentioned.
Haven't enjoyed just sitting down and properly listening to an album in ages - until this one. Songs catchy as hell, massive space age production. Quickly becoming one of my favorites of all the DT eras. Tile track gave me a massive energy boost and made me smile. Absurdly epic song.
This entire album reminds me of Yes. And it's a hell of a compliment, for sure! Thank you, DT, it sounds exactly like I would expect from each of you but mixed with new and unforeseen ideas. Wonderful!
@@suisgrand6752 lol.. i know Yes.. they sound nothing at all like DT, with Bruford and White.. what part of the album Fragile is similar to this album?..
Like Distance over Time, the BD disc of this album features animated videos for all tracks :) Yeah, it would be great if the label released them all on TH-cam for everyone who just can't buy the deluxe or the artbook editions of the album
It's mandatory that they at least upload every track as a video. They should've done it already since day 1. I think bands are beginning to realize that comments are important, since TH-cam got rid of them in automatic uploads. Iron Maiden did that, and it's better than having your song uploaded on a random channel like it's happening right now.
this album is sooo consistent I am not able to pick one song as my favorite...each one is amazing,,, but this song has such unique vibe that I cant describe it... just love it.... The angel of balance, keeps you alive! ... keeps you strong.
This album is already a classic among all DT albums for me, its just so MAJESTIC! The Astonishing was not for me, Distance over time much better, but somehow inhomogenous, AVFTTOTW is good as a whole, and in every single detail!
Very important to point: Petrucci was really inspired in this album. Along with DT album he recorded LT3 and his second Terminal Velocity. All this time creating and playing on "side projects" with absolutely sure enhanced JP ideas for this album.
My favourite from the album since day 1, the heavy riff at the start is just gorgeous Myung again making God Tier lyrics I love how it says "you're only halfway there" exactly when you're halfway in the song
WOW ! Absolutely AMAZING!!! As a mastering engineer, I am Blown Away!!! It sounds amazing, the musicians are excellent, they definitely MASTER THEIR ART. And the video clip is breathtaking. It is great to listen to artists who master their ART. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! No I need to see you guys live in Montreal.
If I ever win the lottery this is the track I will be playing as I smash the house up with a bat (taking care to leave smashing up the stereo till last).
Tremeeeendo! Awesome! I think this album is in the top tier of DT albums. It feels different, original, very prog, strong and heavy. Really good video also.. its not common to see a 9 minutes long quality music video. Congrats DT 👏🤘
This song began to deeply remind me of Surrender To Reason... I thought it was a coincidence, but then I figured "Wait, Myung wrote the lyrics for that track as well!" It's cool to think of this one as a sequel.
"You made it to the top, just to find out you're only halfway there - all along missing the point of the journey." This just might be the story of my life. My favorite song on this absolutely brilliant album! THANK YOU DT!
There's a reason DT has been my favorite band since 1992, this song shows why. Really like hearing my boy Mangini out in front a little more. I've been a fan of his since Annihilator and always felt he was held back a little in the first few albums.
This album is wonderful. This song is unbelievably good, and this video is perfect. I am loving the lyrics on the new album and EVERYONE in the band is doing such an amazing job.
James sounds amazing. One good thing about no touring is that he got to rest his voice. Just saw Metallica and that James sounded better than ever also. Hope you're feeling as good as you sound James. See you soon.
Killer song. I haven't listened to a lot of DT in a while. They're still sounding phenomenal. This song reminds me of a lot of things from Awake, especially some of the chord movements.
My thoughts after the interview of Saturday: JP put the producer in front the guitar player, trying to make all the instruments well mixed. If you look at the past, JP spent a lot of time in 20 years studing his sound and eventually it got bigger and thicker (like his byceps) and already in LTE3 I remember Jordan telling when "the guitar player that has a sound wall bigger than my house, asks Can you hear the keyboard parts well...". I'd say that together with the Mix/new DTHQ/Production, the existence of parallel projects made this album have a soul, because JP and JR could switch mindset for this album, as if LTE3 was an escape valve for technicalities. Also the fact that James could mute the others in his studio and listen to his own ideas, made all verses and chorus very catchy this time. Awesome album!
@@michaelglindmyer3336 I agree, Andy Sneap's mix changed the sound for the better the most because they were recording the albums good enough each and every time before (they always had recording engineers with them, the best mics, nice rooms and gear etc.). The mixing can really lift the sound quality more than people think and matters a lot if you want to have a great-sounding final record.
@@huberttorzewski generally a great mix but a better than a great production. I will say I liked DOT’s mix as the drums sounded more real, but this mix really takes the band over the hump of bad drum sounds since MP left.
I've loved dream theater since a young teen. The music always carries my mind away and I find nothing but peace within their songs :) Thank you guys for all your hard work and keeping true to your sound and passion!
Kev, what a great post. I agree - I feel like DT has been one of the very few bands who have made music of the kind that I've really appreciated and enjoyed. It's like life has offered me this enormous feast, but I've only truly enjoyed a few choice meals....
Dream Theater Bring us again into dreams of awesome progressive music with new Album and songs. With advantage of modernization of technology equipment and tool.
I'm sorry to bother about this but I'm studying English and my question is how does "favorite off" works? It couldn't be just said "this is my favorite of the new album" without the "off"? Thank you if you could answer me this
@@Trishkaz I'm not English either but I'll try to answer anyway. It's something I've seen used mainly in this specific context but there's a reason behind it. Since the album is a single piece of art on its own and not just a collection of tracks, "my favorite of the album" would sound slightly wrong. "My favorite off of the album" means "my favorite (taken) off of the album", 'cause you're taking in consideration only one part instead of the whole thing
Hi guys! I am so thankful that I got to work with you guys with Jim Pitulski at Roundtable Entertainment oh so many years ago! Thank you for allowing me to chaperone you in London for the amazing show at Ronnie Scott's in 1995: What an unbelievable experience that was!!!
Finding your way On a frozen path where the air is thin The angel of balance Keeps you alive A flower unfolds A heartbeat brings new meaning to the universe The angel of balance Keeps you strong Discovering what has been all along Spinning through life Lost in the spiral of time Turning the stone Circles of darkness and light Remember hereafter You made it to the top Just to find out You're only halfway there All along missing the point of the journey The will of the soul Like a peak so high You look inside to rise Searching out a dream Climbing, reaching further And the voices of the angels bring you closer Spinning through life Lost in the spiral of time Turning the stone Circles of darkness and light Remember hereafter Spinning through life Lost in the spiral of time Turning the stone Circles of darkness and light Spinning through We balance the heart and the mind Turning the stone Embracing the truth that we find Remember hereafter The end of a chapter Awaken the master Awaken the master
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Myung and Mangini sound completely in sync on this song, which is awesome. I think this album has the best bass sound out of any DT album yet. Love it.
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Yes the bass sounds really good and you can actually hear it in the mix
@@SterlingSimmons22 Bongo powers ftw
I still maintain that Awake has the best production of any of their albums, but I love this track and think it's the best on the album. Especially love Myung's bright tone in the middle part of the song.
Thats the first thing I noticed when Portnoy left, was how in sync Myung and Mangini were. It didnt sound like that before.
Damn, can't believe these guys at their 50s and 60s are still writing and playing these killer tunes. Amazing, DT!
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Yeah, tell it guys from YES;)
Look my first album was Metropolis PT. 2 .... NEVER stop to listem them and defend with my teeth them!!! I play that Petrucci is my Thatcher on eletric guitar! he is the top world on eletrics!! Fábio Lima a BR like me, is on Acoustics. And I follow both! 😉 $mart @ss I am, huh x3!!!! Hugs fellow mate!!!
because they are dream theater
'Cause no one can't
You are the Best, 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏Mangini!!!!!!
Im not a follower of this band, but JFC, this is good. The intro immediately slapped me into submission. I dont think theres another drummer that could come up with, or play the stuff Mangini is doing here. An absolute mad scientist and genious technician. And the rest of it, well they're great as usual.
The production for this album is just next level looking back at the last decade of Dream Theater records. My love for them has been revitalized with how great the writing has been, too!
Andy Sneap. Never fails.
I think the production and overall quality of The Astonishing was stellar, with LaBrie as a standout performance. I wish fans weren't so toxic over the album, the we might continue getting the extra creative side of DT.
@@Ahov you mean the extra pussified side of DT 😂😂. That album was their jumping the shark moment much like BTBAM with Coma Ecliptic. 2021 has been a good comeback year for a lot of bands.
Yeah, the official videos for The Alien and for Awaken The Master have that "I tried" feeling by who did it, the video has no concept, it's not synched with the song, it's just a slide with some blueprint 3D models made in a fast way with simulations that are made automatic, it has no work into it. The songs yes, they are "just the next level of production", but the videos were uneccesary. The art cover for the album is great, Invisible Monster official video is good.
@@gattsruko Eh, I like looking at pretty colors and animations! Especially while intoxicated 😀.
These Windows Media Player screensavers are awesome!
🤣🤣🤣
Bruh.... I could stare at them for hours back in the day
defined our generation
HAHAHAHAHA
This is actually winamp
New Dream Theater Music video featuring: Screen Savers!
All jokes aside, this is the best DT album since Systematic Chaos IMO. I've actually really liked all the Mangini era records, but I feel like they've really figured out the sound with him now and hit their stride. Long live DT!
Finally, some love for Systematic Chaos! It was the first DT album I listened to, and is still my favorite.
@@eternalfaeri1415 mine also
I wouldn't mind this as a screen saver lol
Couldn't agree more. Systematic Chaos is an underrated record.
In the Precense of the Enemies Pt 1&2, and Ministry of Lost Souls are may favorite on that album
Probably the heaviest guitar riff from these guys since Dark Eternal Night. Love it!
At wits end topped the heavy list for me when distance over time came out.
It bears resemblance. xD
I appreciate the fact that you don't hear the same thing over and over in this song, as you do with most music.
Mike, that's very true - the relative complexity of the music and orchestration/arrangement means that there's more for our ears and minds to 'feed upon' and respond to on each listen.
Most "pop" music. Progressive metal is rarely repetitive.
That's Dream Theater and Progressive Rock for ya. The song changes quickly as it progresses, like all of their songs.
Dream Theater has awaken with this 8-strings guitar
Agreed
They already did with At Wit's End, Pale Blue Dot and S2N on the last album, though..
@@Metalton95 no
@@Metalton95 no, it's 7-strings I think.. CMIIW
@@Metalton95 No, that's 7 string, not 8 string
The intro was heavy...I mean dense heavy...I mean like blackhole dense...I mean 8 string 90 gauge heavy... Easily one of the 'leading' songs of this album. And I've to deeply commend the production of this album...HOLY MASTER OF FADERS !!! Thank you DT. I'm still smiling...
The drummer is insane
say what you will....
the 'badassness'' of the video/song ''Lie'' will never be overthrown
Awake is my second favourite DT album after Images.
This by far is my favorite song on the new album! Every part of it is just so Dream Theater! Heavy, melodic, and well assembled! AND THAT MIX!!!!!!! YESSSS FINALLY!
Andy Sneap!
Totally agree. after listening this album i've listened DoT and it is day and night difference especially listening on high volume
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true that. I feel goosebumps listening this song
While the 8 string certainly steals the show, we can’t ignore Myung’s lyrics and melodies… that chorus.
Agreed
@@kevinmeli Here's my impression of all of Myung's lyrics :
Look inside.
Reaching out
Enter the water
Life will reveal.
Time will pass.
Meh. Everything will be ok in the end probably.
Rudess did a killer job too. everything is amazing here.
One of the only songs that has lyrics that make some kind of sense, most of the other songs lyrics are a mess in my opinion
@@DavidOakesMusic well it is a good life motto, his songs really helped me grow up
My bestest friend would have loved this album...cant wait to see the show in his honor...ill be bringing my daughter. Her first DT concert was when i was pregnant with her...it will be her first concert..again...in memory of uncle loulou
Sorry for your loss. Take care.
@@SupermanNew52 thank you
I feel ya man... My buddy Jason Monson would of really loved this album... DT was one if his favorite bands... He was a great Keyboard player and Jordan Rudess was his idol! Rip Jay!
@@bensonkrusz9649 😓 sorry for your loss...very sad indeed
My wife was pregnant with our daughter when we saw DT in 2007. She'd start kicking the womb whenever Rudess soloed. Now she asks for "Daddy's loud music" whenever we're in the car.
My favourite track on the album. Has a slight Dark Eternal Night vibe. Love it.
agreed, but this is 10 times better
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@@martinovittori3585 from Dark Eternal Night?!?!
I am always amazed when guys who play blues, AC DC or Chuck Berry complain that DT lack feel and groove. It always makes me smile. Sure they can sound generic at times but as far as musicianship is concerned, ladies and gents this is fkin' next level. This is some of the most complex compositions out there. Just simply amazing.
Those are the same people who could never appreciate Allan Holdsworth or Ron Jarzombek. They can't compute it.
Music, like all art; is subjective, but I understand your frustration because I share it. In my day to day life I pine to connect with those who share my musical interests, but often find myself disappointed when they are into what I describe as 'basic blues'. Blues undeniably plays a central role in the family tree of rock, metal and jazz; ergo prog as well, but blues in isolation is pretty unsatisfying to my ears. I love the mix and the variety of styles involved with DT. Yes, I realise modern DT is mostly prog-metal, but within that umbrella a lot of fun is to be had.
4:30 drummer brothers. Such a great transition.
I was showing the album to my dad last night and towards the end of Transcending Time he said, “Y’know, as they get older I wouldn’t mind if they explored this direction more!” and I replied, “…ready for definitive proof they haven’t aged enough yet?” And then the 8-string intro caused our van to have a hull breach
They went all ballady on The Astonishing and fans hated it. I doubt theyll try that again for a while.
@@DavidOakesMusic Im sorry but i have to disagree. This track is bald and lacks of soul we felt in previous record. 8 string guitar doesnt help this time cause it's not utilized well. This CD has no theme, lacks of inspiration. That sad cause i consider DT my very best band of all time.
@@DavidOakesMusic Only the immature fans hated The Astonishing. That record had a wide mix of songs, as we've come to expect. DT's heartfelt, expertly-crafted and supremely melodic ballads are just as powerful as any of their heavier compositions.
@@Aldrenas This song completely retains the classic DT sound. How is it not a good utilization then? You can't expect them to suddenly turn into djent.
@@GregJonson I dont feel it. For me this song is artificaly made. Sounds like recorded by AI, not human with feelings.
Boom...
Kaboom!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Big bada boom...
@@Stringboiler digi digi digidi dum dum dum digidi digidi
ADOTE was my fav DT album of all time. This is right up there with it.
I don't really listen to much pre 2010 DT anymore, not since the early 2000's. Everything since ADOTE has been great to me on one level or another.
I wasn't expecting this though. To say they raised the bar would be an understatement.
That jam section on this one is pure Manginsanity.
Don't you mean ADTOE? A Dramatic Turn Of Events?
@@JIF882 - Yeah, dyslexic.
@@JIF882- Dyslexic.
Fan since 1992. Images and Words by far and still my favorite album. Best show I saw was at Club Rio in Tempe, AZ on the Images And Words tour with Kevin Moore on keys.
Nice to hear Jordan Rudess channeling Kevin Moore in terms of some of his sounds and licks- a very nice tribute.
Where abouts in the track in particular? Curious to hear what you think is KM-esque.
@@23-infinitymusic46 me too!
One of the best songs off of this album! Was not expecting this.
Disagree. Sleeping Giant better or Answering the call
@@stan1977k He clearly said "one of".
Hm
Yeah, it's a surprise that the album has a good song.
I agree
The entry piano at 1:38, the guitar lead that follows at 2:04, and the first chorus where the chug riff, Labrie’s voice, and the piano combine are all absolutely amazing! Excellent song! While Distance Over Time might of had a slightly stronger full album effect, some of the individual songs on this, like Awaken the Master, are Dream Theater’s best since ADTOE!
I am the one of the lucky one's to be on a concert A VIEW FROM THE TOP OF THE WORLD!! THANK YOU GOD!!!!!!!!!
@Andrija Alfirevic u Zagrebu?
1:15 this riff is amazing, stunning, spaziale, spettacolare, fantastico, da brividi!
Solo con quel riff Ci potresti fare Una canzone pazzesca
bravo!
yeah i remember having to go to my car and re-listen to how good that was sans distraction. sitting in awe
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Have listened to many of their albums over the years. Glad to see and hear that they’re still going as strong as ever!
Nothing happened
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Finding your way
On a frozen path where the air is thin
The angel of balance keeps you alive
A flower unfolds
A heartbeat brings new meaning to the universe
The angel of balance keeps you strong
Discovering what has been all along
Spinning through life, lost in the spiral of time
Turning the stone, circles of darkness and light
Remember hereafter
You made it to the top just to find out
You're only halfway there
All along, missing the point of the journey
The will of the soul like a peak so high
You look inside to rise, searching out a dream
Climbing, reaching further
And the voices of the angels bring you closer
Spinning through life, lost in the spiral of time
Turning the stone, circles of darkness and light
Remember hereafter
Spinning through life, lost in the spiral of time
Turning the stone, circles of darkness and light
Spinning through life, we balance the heart and the mind
Turning the stone, embracing the truth that we find
Remember hereafter
The end of a chapter
Awaken the master
Awaken the master
Source: LyricFind
Songwriters: John Petrucci / Jordan Rudess
Most sources say Myung wrote this one.
For this album, the real challenge for dream theater fans will be to select which one of all the awesome songs is the best in the album.
Kudos!
Agreed, although I think Awaken The Master and Answering The Call are both very strong contenders.
Insane track, probably my favorite. The thing I love the most about it is how in the verses, the mood shifts seamlessly from dark and mysterious to bright and hopeful, I cannot even put my finger into it as I'm not versed in musical theory or anything like that, but does anyone else get what I'm talking about? It's like, the melody is going sort of tense and dark, but it ends up resolving upbeat and bright, man I love that aspect of the song so much, my god!
Petrucci says something like that in the virtual album release party. I think its in the documental that begins at 2:13.14 but cant remember the moment
A lot of that happens in all the album really. Every song progresses seemlessly, every set of verse makes a progression that is noticeable but delicate at the same time. I dont know either how they pull those things off but a lot of care and thought has been poured in this piece of work, and its amazing.
I get your point. That generally happens quite often with this band. One of the reasons I love them so much 🖤
The feeling you are getting starts from a pedal tone being played on the guitar and bass - the repetitive root note tells us where "home" is tonally but not what larger chords are being used. The keys and vocals build different chords and intervals OVER that pedal tone to shift through different feels. They move around b minor, b major, and some other chords to create the feelings you mentioned.
@@robertg420 That is amazing
Man i love how they go crazy and u dont know how and when to even headbang over that
My Neurons are exploring with Joy! #DreamTheaterForever! YES YES YES! ♪♫♪♥♪♫♪
Haven't enjoyed just sitting down and properly listening to an album in ages - until this one. Songs catchy as hell, massive space age production. Quickly becoming one of my favorites of all the DT eras. Tile track gave me a massive energy boost and made me smile. Absurdly epic song.
Same here, it's great so many twist and turns! 🤘
This entire album reminds me of Yes. And it's a hell of a compliment, for sure! Thank you, DT, it sounds exactly like I would expect from each of you but mixed with new and unforeseen ideas. Wonderful!
really? Yes.. what album?
THE TITLE OF THE SONGS REMIND ME YES TOO
@@meshuggahman3225 its really edgy imo
@@meshuggahman3225 if you don't know about Yes, maybe try the album "fragile". DT made a cover of "heart of the sunrise" from this album.
@@suisgrand6752 lol.. i know Yes.. they sound nothing at all like DT, with Bruford and White.. what part of the album Fragile is similar to this album?..
Please release video of all songs in this album, they get better every time I listen to them. damn.
Like Distance over Time, the BD disc of this album features animated videos for all tracks :)
Yeah, it would be great if the label released them all on TH-cam for everyone who just can't buy the deluxe or the artbook editions of the album
It's mandatory that they at least upload every track as a video. They should've done it already since day 1. I think bands are beginning to realize that comments are important, since TH-cam got rid of them in automatic uploads. Iron Maiden did that, and it's better than having your song uploaded on a random channel like it's happening right now.
this album is sooo consistent I am not able to pick one song as my favorite...each one is amazing,,, but this song has such unique vibe that I cant describe it... just love it.... The angel of balance, keeps you alive! ... keeps you strong.
Myung's lyrics is always amazing
This album is already a classic among all DT albums for me, its just so MAJESTIC! The Astonishing was not for me, Distance over time much better, but somehow inhomogenous, AVFTTOTW is good as a whole, and in every single detail!
Best usage of an 8-string guitar, ever. A great track from a superb record. 🤘
That "You're only halfway there" at the halfway point of the song. I love these guys. XD
6:37~6:59
How can a guitar solo be built upon such a wicked riff and fit so well?
Beautiful. Goosebumps every time.
petrucci's fitness routine + quality beard products = excellent riffage and solos
or something
It's called jazz
@@eaglemaster7wrong. It's called "progressive"
Still heavy, one of the best bands of all time, greetings from Brazil Dream Theater!
曲の構成、ドラム、リズム、パターン。まさに、天才というより、人間の能力の限界をも感じる凄さ…!!!真似しようが、無い!神。
Very important to point: Petrucci was really inspired in this album. Along with DT album he recorded LT3 and his second Terminal Velocity. All this time creating and playing on "side projects" with absolutely sure enhanced JP ideas for this album.
Amazing how his work is so original in these 3 different albums/mindsets.
Thanks to his reunion with Portnoy I guess lmao
THE FORCE IS STRONG WITH THIS SONG! Feeling like I am the one with Dream Theater! 🤘🏻
Neo? 😎😂🤣
Very well said!!🤘
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Absolutely astonishing hihat work by Mike Mangini, love how the channels were panned with each different cymbal
Absolute beast
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥👽
From the “Images and Words” up to now I appreciate this incredible band!
James voice sounds so natural and unstrained in every track on this album. I love it!
best album from mr mangini era!
Because they finally allowed Mike to be himself on this album. He killed it on this album
My favourite from the album since day 1, the heavy riff at the start is just gorgeous
Myung again making God Tier lyrics
I love how it says "you're only halfway there" exactly when you're halfway in the song
Such a great song. The whole album is great. If you don't know Dream Theater.... Take The Time
It’s only a matter of time until they do
that reference....
Your gunna get caught in a web.
Just be careful to be In the presence of enemies, cuz at 6:00 o'clock there is a Sleeping Giant
If you don't you will do Repentance
WOW ! Absolutely AMAZING!!! As a mastering engineer, I am Blown Away!!! It sounds amazing, the musicians are excellent, they definitely MASTER THEIR ART. And the video clip is breathtaking. It is great to listen to artists who master their ART. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! No I need to see you guys live in Montreal.
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If I ever win the lottery this is the track I will be playing as I smash the house up with a bat (taking care to leave smashing up the stereo till last).
Mangini kicks hard, mixing in another level and Petrucci is riding the lightings.
DT and Andy Sneap brought us a great and delicious album!!
Dream Theater is still bringing that sound, even after all of these years
This song is so heavy that even Mangini's drum is 8-strings tuned
Welcome Back Dream Theater .
Tremeeeendo! Awesome! I think this album is in the top tier of DT albums. It feels different, original, very prog, strong and heavy. Really good video also.. its not common to see a 9 minutes long quality music video. Congrats DT 👏🤘
Indonesia jawa timur situbondo 😎🤘
Kediri East Java here...
That drum groove at 2:50! So good! Love the hi hats!
This song began to deeply remind me of Surrender To Reason... I thought it was a coincidence, but then I figured "Wait, Myung wrote the lyrics for that track as well!" It's cool to think of this one as a sequel.
I like how the mix respects Myung's bass and gives space to it. The guitar and keys recedes slightly to the background various times for the bass.
Please Always Created Song like This, That's why World Need Dream Theater.... Special Mr.Mangini is Amazing & Totaly Blend with DT in this song
AWAKEN THE CHUG! Killer 8 string riffs!
petrucci's fitness routine + quality beard products = excellent riffage and solos
or something
@@procerus3654 yes
Really enjoying this album; love John Myung's bass tone especially this time around. Great job guys! Hopefully I will be able to see you live.
"You made it to the top, just to find out you're only halfway there - all along missing the point of the journey." This just might be the story of my life.
My favorite song on this absolutely brilliant album! THANK YOU DT!
You spelled mediocre wrong.
@@MAGAMAN , gtfo here, you horrid troll. Come back with better material.
The best rock band with excellence in all instruments! The most complete band in the world. The best!
This is the best Dream Theater djent song ever)))
7:44 to 7:49. Those progressions are kickin' it right back! What a turnaround! Bravo guys!
The guitar tone! So heavy!!
So muddy you mean
Chocolate cake you mean
big chungus you mean
@@Cestariarts yep 8 string guitars sound like shit imo I still prefer 6 and 7 string guitars running through Marshall JCM800 amps.
Gotta love the little “lost not forgotten” bit before the second verse I guess it is…beautiful…
There's a reason DT has been my favorite band since 1992, this song shows why. Really like hearing my boy Mangini out in front a little more. I've been a fan of his since Annihilator and always felt he was held back a little in the first few albums.
This album is wonderful. This song is unbelievably good, and this video is perfect. I am loving the lyrics on the new album and EVERYONE in the band is doing such an amazing job.
Isobelle, you are right. 🤗🤗🤗
This album is the best of Dream theater in more than a decade now. It really is full of surprises.
Exactly! Still can't decide if it's the best since ADTOE or since Octavarium but it's up there!
@@deepenwadhwa4027
Just curious?
Which album do You think is better ?
I can't think of one ?
I've been listening since 1992 images
A Dramatic Turn of Events is better.
To me, DOT was better, and nothing touches Awake....
@@aarondiaz1433 '92 also. I say DOT
James sounds amazing. One good thing about no touring is that he got to rest his voice. Just saw Metallica and that James sounded better than ever also. Hope you're feeling as good as you sound James. See you soon.
double James
YEAH YEAHHHHHH
@@H982FKL-TG James from America and James from Canada
best riff and song from the album. my personal favorite from the album
That was unbelievably good. The riffs. The rythms. The arrangement. We got the whole DT experience with this one. Absolutely fantastic
The first 2 minutes or so feel like prog metal and jazz. Well done, DT. This is something special!
Petruccies creativity breakthrough in this masterpiece track, he’s endless for sure
Awaken The Master is such a killer name for a song and the song itself lives up to that.
Killer song. I haven't listened to a lot of DT in a while. They're still sounding phenomenal. This song reminds me of a lot of things from Awake, especially some of the chord movements.
And considering they went from 6 to 7 string on that album it makes even more sense
Great composition.
My thoughts after the interview of Saturday: JP put the producer in front the guitar player, trying to make all the instruments well mixed.
If you look at the past, JP spent a lot of time in 20 years studing his sound and eventually it got bigger and thicker (like his byceps) and already in LTE3 I remember Jordan telling when "the guitar player that has a sound wall bigger than my house, asks Can you hear the keyboard parts well...". I'd say that together with the Mix/new DTHQ/Production, the existence of parallel projects made this album have a soul, because JP and JR could switch mindset for this album, as if LTE3 was an escape valve for technicalities. Also the fact that James could mute the others in his studio and listen to his own ideas, made all verses and chorus very catchy this time. Awesome album!
It definitely sounds better.
*Mangini (darn autocorrect)
I think it’s more about Andy sneap’s mix, not JP being the producer.
@@michaelglindmyer3336 I agree, Andy Sneap's mix changed the sound for the better the most because they were recording the albums good enough each and every time before (they always had recording engineers with them, the best mics, nice rooms and gear etc.). The mixing can really lift the sound quality more than people think and matters a lot if you want to have a great-sounding final record.
@@huberttorzewski generally a great mix but a better than a great production. I will say I liked DOT’s mix as the drums sounded more real, but this mix really takes the band over the hump of bad drum sounds since MP left.
These guys are just amazing. It seems no matter how heavy they rock/groove/crush, it's still all so uplifting. Architects of Awesome.
Your life burns faster!
Awaken The Master !
Master!
Jajaja I know this reference
I've loved dream theater since a young teen. The music always carries my mind away and I find nothing but peace within their songs :) Thank you guys for all your hard work and keeping true to your sound and passion!
Kev, what a great post. I agree - I feel like DT has been one of the very few bands who have made music of the kind that I've really appreciated and enjoyed. It's like life has offered me this enormous feast, but I've only truly enjoyed a few choice meals....
Dream Theater Bring us again into dreams of awesome progressive music with new Album and songs. With advantage of modernization of technology equipment and tool.
I wasn't expecting this! Absolutely weclomed since this my favorite off of the new album, an absolute masterpiece
I'm sorry to bother about this but I'm studying English and my question is how does "favorite off" works? It couldn't be just said "this is my favorite of the new album" without the "off"? Thank you if you could answer me this
@@Trishkaz “this is my favorite song off of the new Album” would be the more “correct” way to say it. He just shortened it in the comment above
@@Trishkaz I'm not English either but I'll try to answer anyway.
It's something I've seen used mainly in this specific context but there's a reason behind it.
Since the album is a single piece of art on its own and not just a collection of tracks, "my favorite of the album" would sound slightly wrong.
"My favorite off of the album" means "my favorite (taken) off of the album", 'cause you're taking in consideration only one part instead of the whole thing
@@igornaimoli7321 thank you very much guys I really appreciate the explanation now I know how to use the word!
Massive progressive DT track, top notch visuals !!!
Apa Apaan ini ! Gk expect bakal ada MV nya Gila ! 👍👍
Just saw them live a couple days ago. I've seen them multiple times and that was the best they've ever sounded.
It’s great that they started working deeper into theory then previous recordings. This one is definitely refreshing.
Haven't been as excited for a DT instrumental part since ADTOE, well done bois
this and answering the call are my favorite off this album, some of the best stuff since ADTOE
This is such a complex masterpiece. Everyone is on fire. Hats off!!
lyrics by John Ro Myung
Hi guys! I am so thankful that I got to work with you guys with Jim Pitulski at Roundtable Entertainment oh so many years ago! Thank you for allowing me to chaperone you in London for the amazing show at Ronnie Scott's in 1995: What an unbelievable experience that was!!!
Great memories
Now this is my favourite song of Dream Theater. CHUG CHUG 8 STRING 💙💙💙💙💙💙
Finding your way
On a frozen path where the air is thin
The angel of balance
Keeps you alive
A flower unfolds
A heartbeat brings new meaning to the universe
The angel of balance
Keeps you strong
Discovering what has been all along
Spinning through life
Lost in the spiral of time
Turning the stone
Circles of darkness and light
Remember hereafter
You made it to the top
Just to find out
You're only halfway there
All along missing the point of the journey
The will of the soul
Like a peak so high
You look inside to rise
Searching out a dream
Climbing, reaching further
And the voices of the angels bring you closer
Spinning through life
Lost in the spiral of time
Turning the stone
Circles of darkness and light
Remember hereafter
Spinning through life
Lost in the spiral of time
Turning the stone
Circles of darkness and light
Spinning through
We balance the heart and the mind
Turning the stone
Embracing the truth that we find
Remember hereafter
The end of a chapter
Awaken the master
Awaken the master