New Dream Theater song - The Gift of Music

[thedonal]

Awww. This boy is getting excited.

A friend works for Warner UK and handles RoadRunner, so I may have a promo on the way.

I'm not sure I can wait though...

 

[Volteau]

Y'all who didn't like Count of Tuscany are crazy. It may be cheesy, but it's the BEST kind of cheesy.

It's the Manchego of songs. I agree.

I kinda liked this album. I am scared, though, that they are gonna play the whole thing when I go see 'em in NYC-RCMH on April 23. I mean, it's an ok album, but I sure as hell do not want to go to a concert and see the whole album play out.

 

[technomancer]

It's the Manchego of songs. I agree.

I kinda liked this album. I am scared, though, that they are gonna play the whole thing when I go see 'em in NYC-RCMH on April 23. I mean, it's an ok album, but I sure as hell do not want to go to a concert and see the whole album play out.

Then sell your tickets because that's what they're doing on this tour

Funnily enough I'm considering getting tickets because they're doing the whole album and it is awesome...

 

[Bucks]

It's the Manchego of songs. I agree.

I kinda liked this album. I am scared, though, that they are gonna play the whole thing when I go see 'em in NYC-RCMH on April 23. I mean, it's an ok album, but I sure as hell do not want to go to a concert and see the whole album play out.

DT have been pretty clear that the only thing they will be playing on this tour is this album. I wouldn't even expect an encore, this tour will be the astonishing and that only.

I'll be a Radio City, can't wait.

 

[Volteau]

DT have been pretty clear that the only thing they will be playing on this tour is this album. I wouldn't even expect an encore, this tour will be the astonishing and that only.

I'll be a Radio City, can't wait.

I did not know that. Ah well, I'll fight through it

 

[piggins411]

I wish they'd come to Nashville. I went through like 10-15 years worth of tour dates once and never saw it. I'm not sure they've EVER come here

 

[technomancer]

I can see why some fans aren't digging this as it's more prog and less metal, but IMHO this is absolutely awesome

I did not know that. Ah well, I'll fight through it

 

[HeHasTheJazzHands]

I can see why some fans aren't digging this as it's more prog and less metal, but IMHO this is absolutely awesome

Amen.

 

[InFlames235]

Ya, this is the best thing in a long long long long long time from this band. Can't get enough of it where-as the last two albums I kinda had to force myself to listen more or less

 

[chinnybob]

Digging the album so far, it definitely reminds me more of their earlier material. Also, LaBrie hasn't sounded this good for a looooong time.

 

[Genome]

After my first listen I was very unsure about it - and I still have some issues with it (most likely because opera/musicals are really not my thing) but I've grown to love several parts already. And the better parts of it are absolutely streets ahead of Dream Theater and A Dramatic Turn of Events.

My main gripe is that the songs are too short, and end just as I am getting into them. The main culprit for this is A New Beginning, which has an absolutely amazing solo section and groove, and it inexplicably fades out... frustrating!

 

[Duosphere]

After my first listen I was very unsure about it - and I still have some issues with it (most likely because opera/musicals are really not my thing) but I've grown to love several parts already. And the better parts of it are absolutely streets ahead of Dream Theater and A Dramatic Turn of Events.

My main gripe is that the songs are too short, and end just as I am getting into them. The main culprit for this is A New Beginning, which has an absolutely amazing solo section and groove, and it inexplicably fades out... frustrating!

That's the magic of DT, you(we) never know what to expect, if they kept doing whatever people want, then it won't be their music anymore.Sometimes frustrating.........YES................but so awesome and with tons of personality!

 

[posmaster]

It's got a little 2112 thematically, a little bit of "The Wall" in terms of the orchestration/arrangement/scope, and - stay with me here - Disney musicals.

The melody lines for a lot of the songs would not be out of place among those from Tangled or Frozen... and that's not a bad thing in my book for what they're trying to do.

But some of Petrucci's lyrics are really dire, too much telling and not showing, and way too often on the nose. Mostly forgivable though, but like George Lucas, he needs someone to edit them or reign him back a bit.

 

[TheFightingCPA]

Bought the album yesterday but due to work I was unable to listen. Had some time this morning and heard Act 1 in full. OMFG. I IMMEDIATELY went to go buy tickets to their Mesa concert. I can't believe how amazing this is.

 

[Genome]

That's the magic of DT, you(we) never know what to expect, if they kept doing whatever people want, then it won't be their music anymore.Sometimes frustrating.........YES................but so awesome and with tons of personality!

Well, funnily enough, I felt like they had become a little bit predictable lately. I welcome this kind of effort, and I can feel myself getting into it more with every listen.

 

[Rock4ever]

It's better than I originally gave it credit for.

The issue for me is vocals and keys are way into the forefront on this one, while the guitars, especially the rhythm sections seem pushed way to the back for much of the album.

 

[piggins411]

Finally got a chance to listen. I ....ing love this album. This is the album I've been waiting for from them for the last 6 years or so. Some great leads, and Labrie is fantastic. Really geeking out over here

 

[DragonGuitar]

I love it. It's definitely a 'different' album, a little less heavy and more operatic or orchestral, but it works. It is a very strong album as far as JLB's vocals, the piano is very strong, the story is decent (though its a bit sappy. We want blood!) and the melodies are super catchy. Can't wait to see this live.

 

[JSanta]

Anyone else hearing some Spock's Beard influence with the melodies and texturing? Reminds me a lot of Snow, which was/is a fantastic album.

I have not enjoyed a new DT album this much since SFAM!

 

[Santuzzo]

I have not ordered the CD yet, but I will very soon.

Just one more question to those who had a listen already: are there many heavy songs on it that go more into metal territory?

That is one thing I loved about Train Of Thought, it was a very heavy album!