Dream Theatre

[Magica Dragon]

My copy of Systematic Chaos has just arrived glad I pre-ordered it now. Going to start listening.........

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[Magica Dragon]

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I like it very much, my favorite songs are In the presence of enemies pt1 and 2 and Constant Motion.

it's a great album, but not Dream theater's best I think. I also like it better then Awake. But it's very different from Images And Words and scenes from a memory, I can't really say which one is the best.

And what do you think of Repentence? I don't mind a ballad, but I must say that song is kinda boring. But it's the only song that is boring.
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[Magica Dragon]

Rather than boring I'd say it kind of drifts over you after a while bevause it isn't too active. I quite like it though but would probably have to say it's the weakest on the album. One thing I didn't like was the pairing of Constant Motion and The Drak Eternal Night. They're a little too similar.

[Breathless]

Well, I agree with you about Repentance, when I really listen to the song, I can enjoy it a bit. But I do think that IX Restitution (those talking voices) is too long.
And you're right about Constant Motion and The Drak Eternal Night, the haviest songs of the album.
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Breathless, willing to learn
Breathless, the circle still turns
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[Magica Dragon]

Tickets for Wembley in November!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Anyone else going?

[Breathless]

[Magica Dragon]

Hope you have a great time. It's a shame it isn't an "evening with...." tour. Just a two hour set I think. I hope that one of the shows with I&W in its entirety is released on YTSE Jam records next year if they don't release an official DVD.

[Magica Dragon]

"Lifting Shadows" will soon available to order in a deluxe "Images And Words" special edition that includes a free CD of Dream Theater music. This limited edition comprises two hardback books that are held together in a slipcase.

The first of these books is entitled "Images" and is crammed with colour photos of the band, previously unseen/unused album artwork, letters, press releases and a host of other memorabilia. "Images" is printed on luxury 130gsm art paper, measures 234 x 197mm and has around 192 pages.

The second book, "Words", contains the definitive biography of Dream Theater. It is printed on 80gsm paper, measures 234 x 153mm and has around 384 pages. The book features all new interviews with the band and a host of others who have played their part in the rise of one of prog-metals finest bands. The book's foreword has been written by Mike Portnoy. The book cover is to be designed by legendary rock artist, Hugh Syme.

CD Tracklisting:

ANOTHER WON (1985)
(Original Instrumental Berklee Demo)
Taken from the Ytsejam Records CD "The Majesty Demos 1985-1986"

TWO FAR (1986)
(1986 Majesty Demo)
Taken from the Ytsejam Records CD "The Majesty Demos 1985-1986"

STATUS SEEKER (1988)
(Radio Remix)
Previously only available as a Mechanic Records Radio Promo CD
Remixed by Terry Brown

DON'T LOOK PAST ME (1990)
(Vocalist Audition Demo)
Taken from the 1999 Dream Theater Fan Club CD "Cleaning Out The Closet"
Music originally recorded in Feb 1990
James LaBrie vocal tracks added in Oct 1999
Mixed by Doug Oberkircher

UNDER A GLASS MOON (1993)
(Live At The Marquee Outtake)
Previously Unreleased
Recorded at the Marquee - London, England - April 23rd 1993
Mixed by Doug Oberkircher

CAUGHT IN A WEB (1995)
(Live on BBC Radio One)
Previously Unreleased
Recorded Live on Bruce Dickinson's BBC Radio One Show - January 30th 1995

YOU OR ME (1996)
(1996 Demo)
Taken from the Ytsejam Records CD "Falling Into Infinity Demos 1996-1997"

BURNING MY SOUL (1998)
(Once In A LIVEtime Outtake)
Previously only available on the "Five Years In A LIVEtime DVD"
Recorded at Le Bataclan - Paris, France - June 25th 1998
Live Mix by Kevin Shirley

THROUGH HER EYES (1999)
(Original "Long Titanic" Arrangement)
Previously only available on the end credits of "Metropolis 2000 - Scenes From New York"

YOUR MAJESTY (2002)
(Live in Paris)
Previously Unreleased
Recorded at Mutualite - Paris, France - October 23rd 2002

METROPOLIS (2004)
(Live in Los Angeles)
Special Guests: Charlie Dominici and Derek Sherinian
Taken from the Ytsejam Records CD "When Dream And Day Reunite"
Recorded at The Pantages Theater - Los Angeles, CA - March 6th 2004

However, in order for the book to be published before Christmas, we need to hit a certain level of pre-orders. Currently this is around the 2000 copies mark. Indeed anything significantly less than this, and the project may well need to be adapted due to the high costs involved in producing a book of this type. Rather than ask people to part with their money at this stage, you can now register your interest in pre-ordering the book by entering your name and e-mail address. The benefit of this is that you will be the first to know when the ordering process begins (hopefully in two to three weeks time) and will be able to guarantee yourself a copy. We will e-mail you as soon as this ordering process is available. We hope that we will be able to have the books in our warehouse and ready for shipping before Christmas.

It is imperative therefore that you register as soon as possible if you want to buy the book, as if the number of people registering is far less than the 2000 mark, the project may be in doubt. Obviously please only register once, as we will be basing the print run on the number of registrations. However well intentioned, if we get a load of dud registrations, we will just be left with a huge bill and a load of books that will get pulped. But please feel to register twice if you plan to buy a couple of books!

Register at www.dreamtheaterbook.com

[Gjermundsen]

^ Sounds great
I got all the DT albums.The new one is really good.The Presence Of Enemies Pt 2 rules!
The Dvd is also very interesting,and even the Dio parody in it is funny.

[panayiotis1984]

After 20 years of recording , Dream Theater will release their first "best of" collection under the very interesting title "Greatest Hit & 19 Other Pretty Cool Songs"!!

The collection will be released at the 18th of March, by Rhino Records and will contain 2 cd.


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[Magica Dragon]

There were rumours a while back about a best of. It's about time, I mean they could easily fill four discs with the amount they've done. Plus it might boost their popularity since it'll be a lot more accessable presumably. And I love the title

[Brollachan]

My take on Dream Theater's newest studio album: at the beginning I was disappointed: fantastic musicanship, but the real Dream is somewhere in another galaxy I suppose: I said to myself: it takes time. But I've been bitterly disappointed ever since. This album is just not what I expected:

Octavarium is the first album where there are signs that the guys just missed the point.

And Systematic Chaos? Well, this album has no direction, it just floats, but doesn't take you anywhere it is supposed to.

This Muse oriented flirting... Come on, give me a break. Can you imagine Led Zepp playing like Rainbow back in the 70's?

Also: Portnoy may be a brilliant drummer, but an amazing vocalist HE IS NOT. Too much Portnoy, simple as that. I know he's the owner of this particular theater, but again: his influence on the rest of the guys is not the best solution as far as I am concerned.

One other note: LaBrie is not getting ever younger. He is good, but I think he's lost some of his vocal stamina over the past 2-3 years.

Only 2 stars out of 5.

[panayiotis1984]

A digital EP will be released on March 31 by Dream Theater.

Track list:

01. Forsaken (edit)
02. Forsaken (live)
03. Constant Motion (live)

The new video clip of the "Forsaken" :
www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7oH6Ku27Us
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