VOICE COACH REACTS | First Time Reaction to DREAM THEATER... The Dance of Eternity... | 10/10

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  • Опубліковано 10 чер 2021
  • Welcome!
    Today's video is a first time reaction to progressive metal band Dream Theater. This whole video is absolutely nuts... the musicianship is insane. Join me in watching my brain implode as I try and navigate the musical elements of a seriously crazy piece of music.
    You might be wondering, why is a voice coach reacting to a non-vocal piece? Long story short, it was an accident and I have zero regrets.
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  • @jvoxfox
    @jvoxfox  2 роки тому +431

    dang it... it cut my live chat short...
    Thank you so much to those of you who joined me with this one. it was a crazy wild time (both experience and metre-wise). If you have a Dream Theater song-suggestion that does in fact have vocals please make your suggestions below! I am definitely keen to check out more. Such incredible musicians and intriguing, inspiring music!

    • @jonathanmartinezcamacho4174
      @jonathanmartinezcamacho4174 2 роки тому +44

      Illumination theory is a great song with vocals!

    • @timhutchinson8485
      @timhutchinson8485 2 роки тому +6

      “This is the Life” is a good one, or “The Looking Glass”. Not as elaborate as The Dance of Eternity, but more structured and song-like, I suppose?

    • @OctavariumElite
      @OctavariumElite 2 роки тому +49

      some masterpieces :
      Illumination Theory live boston
      Breaking all illusions Live boston
      The count of Tuscany live
      Octavarium Live Score
      The shattered fortress Live Boston
      Trial of tears live
      Examples of high vocal performances
      Another day
      Voices
      Scarred
      Take the time
      Learning to live
      Under a glass moon
      And much more that you will discover :)
      Cheers from Paris

    • @jasondonnellyguitar
      @jasondonnellyguitar 2 роки тому +17

      In The Name Of God is a good one. Tuned to low C Harmonic Minor.

    • @aschleon
      @aschleon 2 роки тому +36

      Well your title says vocal coach so.. I recommending their Under a Glass Moon from Score live concert.
      The range of vocal He had there is admirable, along with the song of course.
      Check it out Julia, waiting for the reaction!

  • @StMidium
    @StMidium 2 роки тому +1091

    Julia: "What time signature is this?"
    Dream Theater: "All of them"

    • @Easy_Skanking
      @Easy_Skanking 2 роки тому +71

      There are 128 time changes in this masterpiece. 😎

    • @JediMindTrick1748
      @JediMindTrick1748 2 роки тому +50

      I remember seeing a UA-cam video where Mike Portnoy, former Dream Theater drummer, holds up flash cards bearing the current time signature as Dance of Eternity plays. It's pretty mind-blowing and worth a search...

    • @jrgilbert
      @jrgilbert 2 роки тому +2

      Great comment. Lol.

    • @wagsbass
      @wagsbass 2 роки тому +1

      LoL

    • @christopherdrummer4464
      @christopherdrummer4464 2 роки тому +3

      @@JediMindTrick1748 haha that video always cracks me up 😅 it is really cool!

  • @MazeMouse
    @MazeMouse 2 роки тому +1267

    Vocal Coach reacts to an Instrumental song. This is gonna be good.

    • @monarch-black
      @monarch-black 2 роки тому +29

      Lol, yeah. I saw the song and was confused. Labrie has some pipes (ok, he does have some time periods where he's kinda rough), so didn't expect an instrumental. I'm only a minute in, so glad to hear it's going to be good.

    • @danjackson1016
      @danjackson1016 2 роки тому +15

      @John Miller I mean hes not at the top of his field like the others but I would hardly call him trash.

    • @kookoo9235
      @kookoo9235 2 роки тому +10

      @@danjackson1016 Hear hear, the dudes lower register and expressiveness down there is something not many can imitate.

    • @untethered_
      @untethered_ 2 роки тому +9

      Labrie is still very good! When i saw them, he was amazing! Age and vocal injuries have restricted him from his super high range.

    • @JiTiAr35
      @JiTiAr35 2 роки тому +2

      It's like she's trolling 😁

  • @kaladin783
    @kaladin783 2 роки тому +385

    Truly one of Labrie’s best performances

    • @roadrunner1277
      @roadrunner1277 Рік тому +34

      This is harsh AF, but I can't stop laughing. :D

    • @honestgoat
      @honestgoat Рік тому +16

      Its LaBrie's best talent. Knowing when to just gtfo the stage and let the boys do they thing.

    • @dezmilad
      @dezmilad Рік тому +2

      🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @e.h.5849
      @e.h.5849 Рік тому +3

      loooool :D Totally!

    • @mikhailjoshua5081
      @mikhailjoshua5081 5 місяців тому

      😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @brianhamby1670
    @brianhamby1670 2 роки тому +97

    The time signature changes 108 times in this song. Incredible band

  • @imagzz4942
    @imagzz4942 2 роки тому +230

    Julia: "What time signature even is this"
    Dream Theater: Y E S

  • @TheCharismaticVoice
    @TheCharismaticVoice 2 роки тому +748

    This thumbnail is GOLD!

    • @RudyBleeker
      @RudyBleeker 2 роки тому +23

      Definitely a beautiful shade of golden red.
      I must admit I'm surprised to see Julia react to this song, not that I'm complaining I'm a huge DT fan and this is certainly one of their better songs, but it has no vocals in it.

    • @Ytsejalvl
      @Ytsejalvl 2 роки тому +28

      what a compliment, from the Queen of thumbnail

    • @paulriddle7818
      @paulriddle7818 2 роки тому +15

      Maybe its time for Julia to do The day the world breaks down Elizabeth?

    • @cheesydominoes2949
      @cheesydominoes2949 2 роки тому +8

      Oh my gosh you should also do some Dream Theater!! You're the main vocal coach I go to for reactions (especially your Devin Townsend stuff lol) and I'd love to see you do some Dream Theater, they're my favorite band at the moment

    • @lathspellinfield
      @lathspellinfield 2 роки тому +2

      Aaah the queen is here too☺️ i advise you to pick your DT wisely as Julia did. 🤣 Recorded vocals or instrumental songs might keep you out of quarrells😁🤘

  • @ntate123
    @ntate123 2 роки тому +172

    "You might be wondering, why is a voice coach reacting to a non-vocal piece? Long story short, it was an accident and I have zero regrets." - I love this so much lol!

  • @edwardhelms
    @edwardhelms 2 роки тому +217

    If you haven't seen it already, look up Mike Portnoy "nightmare of Eternity" where he counts through a section with the time signatures on a chart

    • @shadybrain3424
      @shadybrain3424 Рік тому +8

      theres also a video where a guy beat boxes it with complete time changes that he holds up in notecards while he does it.

    • @jangjangjangjong
      @jangjangjangjong Рік тому +5

      @@shadybrain3424 that video was one of the most entertaining and amazing videos I'd ever seen

    • @Renaud.Gloglo.Blasinski
      @Renaud.Gloglo.Blasinski Рік тому +1

      @@shadybrain3424 Could we have a link of this ?

  • @amaranth3901
    @amaranth3901 2 роки тому +171

    This song lyrics written by John Myung hit you in the heart.

    • @Kylora2112
      @Kylora2112 2 роки тому +11

      Yeah, he only writes a song every few albums, but damn are they deep.

    • @hipnofago2102
      @hipnofago2102 2 роки тому +18

      @@Kylora2112 Stream of Consciousness is the best of him by far.

    • @woodenhoe
      @woodenhoe Рік тому

      Jokes aside he wrote Learning to Live

  • @marcpetak114
    @marcpetak114 2 роки тому +273

    Octavarium has vocals, feels, and everything else.

    • @thatguye7925
      @thatguye7925 2 роки тому +6

      +1 listen to this next

    • @holocaust_2.0
      @holocaust_2.0 2 роки тому +23

      She should probably start with a shorter song like Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence.

    • @henriquesnelldemelo1324
      @henriquesnelldemelo1324 2 роки тому +16

      If she reacts to Octavarium, probably we gonna have a One hour vid

    • @JohnsOnStrings
      @JohnsOnStrings 2 роки тому +5

      "Octavarium" and "Illumination Theory" are both pretty intense vocally while also being insane musically. (But nothing beats Dance of Eternity for Time Signature theatrics... you can find videos of people counting it out... constantly changing.)

    • @alihijazi4451
      @alihijazi4451 2 роки тому +1

      Please do Octavarium!!!

  • @bassmasters123
    @bassmasters123 2 роки тому +112

    The Count of Tuscany by them has vocals in it, highly recommend it

    • @diversedesert5568
      @diversedesert5568 2 роки тому +1

      AGREED

    • @Ratkill9000
      @Ratkill9000 2 роки тому +4

      A Rite of Passage, Nightmare to Remember as well are great songs on that album.

    • @bhanu6751
      @bhanu6751 2 роки тому

      My best from DT

    • @YouWillNeverKnowMan
      @YouWillNeverKnowMan 2 роки тому +1

      Defo!

    • @jedinxf7
      @jedinxf7 9 місяців тому

      most of that album is amazing. it was such a relief when it came out, I was worried it wouldn't be as good as it was.

  • @Flyingace678
    @Flyingace678 2 роки тому +16

    Under a Glass Moon live in Tokyo 1993 is some of Dream Theater's best live stuff you'll hear. Back before poor James Labrie lost his voice. Also, one of the best metal guitar solos you'll ever hear.

  • @XansStuff
    @XansStuff 2 роки тому +113

    Well, "The Dance of Eternity" is just on portion of the Concept album Metropolis Pt II, which you might as well say is one 77 minute long song. So you basically just listened to the bridge.

    • @scorpiusbalthazar4327
      @scorpiusbalthazar4327 2 роки тому +1

      The album has two acts with Home kicking things off for the 2nd one.

  • @RudyBleeker
    @RudyBleeker 2 роки тому +179

    Jordan Rudess, the key player, was admitted to the Juilliard school of music at age 9, so it's no wonder his scales and arpeggios are SO DANG CLEAN ;-)

    • @lanreb920
      @lanreb920 2 роки тому +17

      ...and 40 years later he still practices for hours every darn day God sends on earth...

    • @matthewarms3786
      @matthewarms3786 2 роки тому +16

      @@lanreb920 the truly great ones never stop practicing. While you obviously have to have some inante talent to get to the virtuosic level, the rest is sweat and time. God bless him, Doc Svereinsen is 93 and he still practices at least 45 minutes to an hour every day.

    • @J-Allen19
      @J-Allen19 2 роки тому +14

      Not only did he get in at 9, he was famous enough for it that he was featured in bandaid commercials for doing things that would make your fingers bleed.

    • @johncullen7540
      @johncullen7540 2 роки тому +5

      ....he also has the support of Steinway and Kerzweil. It helps a little with extra 'custom tools' they've provided him.

    • @scorpiusbalthazar4327
      @scorpiusbalthazar4327 2 роки тому +8

      Minus the singer, the rest of the band went to Berklee College of Music with the 2nd drummer being a former teacher at Berklee.

  • @louisd95714
    @louisd95714 2 роки тому +14

    Dream Theater is, without question, the greaterst, most talented prog metal band that ever existed. I am happy that you started listening to them Julia! You are at the beginning of an incredable journey. :)

  • @victorbarros2906
    @victorbarros2906 2 роки тому +23

    The rest of the album is just amazing as well, and all the songs tell one story. Its worth a listen for sure.

  • @ilcineangolodialex5224
    @ilcineangolodialex5224 2 роки тому +121

    They play progressive metal, it's basically a mix between seventies prog rock and heavy metal. It's a sort of musical crossover :)

    • @russbowlus
      @russbowlus 2 роки тому +8

      One of the giants of the genre!

    • @Ktulured55
      @Ktulured55 2 роки тому +1

      They are basically the foundation of the subgenre of metal: Progressive Metal.

    • @lakejizzio7777
      @lakejizzio7777 2 роки тому

      @@Ktulured55 Queensryche *cough*

    • @theaterdreamer
      @theaterdreamer 2 роки тому

      @@lakejizzio7777 Fates Warning cough.

  • @just9669
    @just9669 2 роки тому +32

    They have one song that might suit with your point of view, the title is "octavarium", u will understand the band and their music just by hearing that one

  • @megatryn
    @megatryn 2 роки тому +29

    I listened to so much Dream Theater while attending music high school. I played the whole A Change of Seasons for my 3rd year exams on drums.

    • @Lurch685
      @Lurch685 2 роки тому +1

      I’ve listened to that song so many times that I’ve memorized the drum pattern and I’m not a drummer 😂

  • @FosforitoDuracell
    @FosforitoDuracell 2 роки тому +14

    My first thought when I saw this video was "oh nice, an instrumental reaction!"
    Then I laughed when you were wondering if there was vocals. Loved your blind reactions.
    A band that is in the same genre as DT but has more singing in it is Symphony X, with Accolade pt. 2 and Paradise Lost being two of their best songs.

  • @jxc107
    @jxc107 2 роки тому +81

    This is what happens when every member of the band went to Berklee

    • @jvoxfox
      @jvoxfox  2 роки тому +33

      i believe it... this has in-depth intellectual music study written all over it's many many many meter changes.

    • @silviek5773
      @silviek5773 2 роки тому +2

      😂🤘🏼

    • @mndoci
      @mndoci 2 роки тому +20

      Jordan's Julliard isn't he? Not that it changes anything :)

    • @shannonmitchell8515
      @shannonmitchell8515 2 роки тому +7

      @@mndoci Yep. Accepted at age 9 I believe

    • @4NIC8R-RUN2A69
      @4NIC8R-RUN2A69 2 роки тому +16

      John Petrucci and John Myung went to Berklee. Mike Mangini taught at Berklee before getting the DT gig, and Jordan Rudess went to Juliard.

  • @crabuki1273
    @crabuki1273 2 роки тому +93

    "You might be wondering, why is a voice coach reacting to a non-vocal piece?" - I mean, that's how I prefer Dream Theater at this point after listening to them a LOT for decades, so...

    • @Ytsejalvl
      @Ytsejalvl 2 роки тому +8

      maybe one of the LTE 1 2 or 3 could be another 1st time hearing of Julia

    • @RudyBleeker
      @RudyBleeker 2 роки тому +10

      @Crabuki James certainly has had many issues with his voice for the past decade or so. To be fair to him, he always sounds top notch on studio recordings though, and in recent years his live performances have also improved significantly but it's still a bit hit or miss with him. Honestly though, I would love to hear Julia's take on some of his not-so-great live performances followed by a rant on vocal health.

    • @crabuki1273
      @crabuki1273 2 роки тому +3

      @@RudyBleeker Yeah, he's a talented singer and, at least the one time I've talked to him, extremely nice. It's not that he isn't good - he is. It's that the players around him are absolute monsters of modern music, and he's not, so it just feels vaguely jarring even after listening to them for all these years.

    • @PlugInKali
      @PlugInKali 2 роки тому +5

      Hear, hear! James LaBrie is supernice, but imho his live vocals leave something to be desired. His studio performance is always perfectly fine. No complains there. Now, whether or not one likes his timbre, is a completely different and subjective matter.

    • @crabuki1273
      @crabuki1273 2 роки тому +6

      @@PlugInKali Love his additions to Ayreon, and the Mullmuzzler album was pretty good as well.

  • @RA57727
    @RA57727 2 роки тому +4

    Wow!!! I have never heard of the group but once again you've expanded my musical experience - knowingly or not (smile). This was fantastic and I too enjoyed this. So, thank you. Your reactions are also a fun part of this. Stay well and I'll keep looking and listening to what you have in the future.

  • @Selkirk69
    @Selkirk69 2 роки тому +3

    the young conductor (Eren Basbug) is from the Turkish youth symphony and is friends with Jordan, who is himself a Julliard prodigy from age 9!

  • @davidputterman2719
    @davidputterman2719 2 роки тому +41

    There are 108 different time signature changes in this song. Dream Theater is a Progressive metal band.

    • @krusher74
      @krusher74 2 роки тому +2

      do you mean 108 changes between signatures. because there aren't 108 different ones.

    • @davidputterman2719
      @davidputterman2719 2 роки тому

      @@krusher74 What I meant to say is that there are 108 time signature changes in that song.

    • @Ktulured55
      @Ktulured55 2 роки тому +1

      @david putterman you said it right there first time. I mean they could go back and forth between only 2 different signatures and still change between those 2 108 times. And technically there are an almost limitless number of time signatures that could be created... like no one may play in 11:10 but that does not mean that it does not exist. 😜

  • @ChrisPhoenixMusic
    @ChrisPhoenixMusic 2 роки тому +28

    Your face. Priceless. 😆
    I know their music so well that I wondered why you were doing an instrumental. And then the thought: She doesn't know!!!
    😄💗

  • @EmanueleCorsi
    @EmanueleCorsi 2 роки тому +42

    anyway, as much as I love DT and this song specifically, I think this can be fully appreciated by musicians only. Last concert I've been in Rome I was quite sure everybody in the hall was in a band, and when Dance of Eternity main melody started I was so happy to join everyone singing ("po-po-po-po...") perfectly in time like it was the last summer pop success. Purely love for music...

    • @kaladin783
      @kaladin783 2 роки тому +5

      I think that’s the case for a lot of their music

    • @Sarcasticron
      @Sarcasticron Рік тому

      I like how they make an effort to show you what they're doing, like that split screen shot with 4 musicians simultaneously.

  • @hoopwizardws
    @hoopwizardws 2 роки тому +1

    This was insanely entertaining reaction to watch! It probably helped that I never heard this before either but you were just LOVELY to watch and listen to breakdown at the best of your ability, thank you!

  • @gregorykenfield3134
    @gregorykenfield3134 2 роки тому +75

    Gotta admit I was curious to see how this was going to turn out...really, REALLY glad you were able to appreciate my favorite band of all time, even without having vocals to listen to! As I'm sure someone has already told you, this song is found in the middle of one of the greatest concept albums of ALL TIME, and it serves as a bridge between two excellent songs that actually HAVE vocals.
    If you would like a taste of DT with vocals, but only a small taste, I'd recommend "Wait For Sleep"...it's a very short song, but very beautiful. Dream Theater is progressive metal music, and as such, many of their songs tend to be rather long (to some people). I would personally recommend one of their epic masterpieces, such as "The Count of Tuscany" (my personal favorite), "Octavarium," "Illumination Theory", or "A Change of Seasons." Whatever you choose to listen to next, please know that their musicianship is always at God Level...they are the absolute best at what they do.
    Here's an outside the box thought...perhaps you might do another joint reaction with Chase? I believe he has yet to discover this band, and it would be fun to watch BOTH of your minds get blown simultaneously!
    God bless!!

    • @henrychipperfield8359
      @henrychipperfield8359 2 роки тому +2

      I was just coming down to the comments section to ask Julia to do more DT as I'm a huge fan, and came across this absolute gemstone - I genuinely think you managed to nail everything I wanted to say perfectly. Like EVERYTHING you said I completely agree with (and yes The Count of Tuscany is their best song and no I don't care if people think it's A Change of Seasons or Octavarium) and hope Julia takes this into account because more DT, especially along the lines mentioned above and extra especially with Chase reacting too, would be amazing!!!

    • @gregorykenfield3134
      @gregorykenfield3134 2 роки тому +1

      @@henrychipperfield8359 ...thank you for the compliment!

    • @VinayKumar-ym4ly
      @VinayKumar-ym4ly 2 роки тому +1

      I second whatever you said.

  • @JoanVilarino
    @JoanVilarino 2 роки тому +147

    You could start with "Illumination Theory", or "Breaking All Illusions", both Live at the Boston Opera, or you could react to "The Count of Tuscany"... all of them are master pieces (and there's singing!!). For a longer exposure to this fabulous band... the whole album "Metropolis Pt 2: Scenes From a Memory" is an awesome concept album, or "Octavarium" which, for me, is their best song until today... but anything you choose from them is good material. These guys are one of the few bands remaining where everyone involved is a virtuoso in his specialty...

    • @moonchildah
      @moonchildah 2 роки тому +9

      Yup. What he said. Also want to throw Learning to Live in the mix.

    • @AntonNidhoggr
      @AntonNidhoggr 2 роки тому +2

      True. That 'Scenes from New York' dvd made me love this band!

    • @hunterrr3740
      @hunterrr3740 2 роки тому +4

      100% agree with the breaking all illusions pick. Amazing song and amazing live performance

    • @phred23
      @phred23 2 роки тому +4

      All of the above are great suggestions, though I'd recommend building up to "Octavarium". Octavarium is arguably their best track ever as @Joan Vilariño said, but it's incredibly dense. You could also try "Pull Me Under" if you want their one mass-market hit (it's still a 7-ish minute Dream Theater epic, but it got massive radio and MTV play back when it came out).

    • @kjoyler
      @kjoyler 2 роки тому

      Instrumedledy is a fantastic look at their musicality.

  • @dr.klolbye9789
    @dr.klolbye9789 2 роки тому

    I've loved dream theater for over ten years now and really an awesome reaction, thank you! and thanks for the snarky puppy suggestion, great sound! you also have such a "comforting" speaking voice. subbed! greetings from austria to our namesake! all the best!

  • @peckish_tooth6515
    @peckish_tooth6515 2 роки тому +4

    A critic who reviewed the studio album this came from said the band had packed so much material into it that you could listen to it a hundred times and still find new things every time.

  • @jakebob5101
    @jakebob5101 2 роки тому +60

    Wish more people would take the time and appreciate the music that DT has provided us over a span of 3 decades.

    • @stevenwilliams1805
      @stevenwilliams1805 2 роки тому +4

      Unfortunately they are just too much for a casual listener. I was introduced to Dream Theater by a musician and have found most people who know them, are musicians.

    • @TheNightOwl11683
      @TheNightOwl11683 2 роки тому +4

      @@stevenwilliams1805 And/or math nerds or either Rush or Yes fans

    • @joaop58
      @joaop58 2 роки тому +3

      "take the time", smooth

    • @vincentstephan6558
      @vincentstephan6558 2 роки тому +1

      Well, "2 decades" is more accurate. After Octavarium, they started recycling.

    • @langdalepaul
      @langdalepaul 2 роки тому

      @@stevenwilliams1805 But don’t you think it’s consequently a bit onanistic? It’s like they’re playing primarily for themselves, but secondarily for an elite group of people who are musically switched on enough to “get” their music. It seems to me this is the essence of pretentiousness.

  • @symbiosisai
    @symbiosisai 2 роки тому +57

    You should check out Rush, Dream Theater's main influence and one of the most amazing and versatile bands ever

    • @11mandylion
      @11mandylion 2 роки тому +14

      Based on today's reaction, it has to be YYZ :D

    • @killermonjero
      @killermonjero 2 роки тому +1

      This is also the first time I heard this song, and right there at the end, I thought I heard something that reminded me a lot of a Rush riff.

    • @RA57727
      @RA57727 2 роки тому +1

      Would Julia be able to 'appreciate' Geddy's voice? (Grin)

    • @brianbierlein4747
      @brianbierlein4747 2 роки тому +2

      @@11mandylion nah, La Villa Strangiato. :P

    • @silentbasilisk3080
      @silentbasilisk3080 2 роки тому

      @@killermonjero I know the part you're mentioning, and they've actually called it "the Rush section."

  • @maelysoldenight860
    @maelysoldenight860 2 роки тому +15

    For songs with vocals I highly recommend the songs from the Twelve-Step Suite : The Glass Prison, This Dying Soul, The Root Of All Evil, Repentance and The Shattered Fortress. All five of them are absolute masterpieces !

  • @midnightchrome8768
    @midnightchrome8768 2 роки тому +63

    John Myung is one of the greatest bassists of all time.

  • @RandallMorris222
    @RandallMorris222 2 роки тому +11

    This was also MY first exposure to DT. I knew of them and I had heard James LaBrie's voice in Ayreon, but I had no idea. My Lord! This was extraordinary!

    • @jvoxfox
      @jvoxfox  2 роки тому +8

      crazy good right?

  • @palantir135
    @palantir135 2 роки тому +8

    Epic musicianship from all the members. Great band, especially live.
    They have a singer too

  • @spideydew20
    @spideydew20 2 роки тому

    One of my favorite reactors checking out one of my favorite bands!! I gave it a thumbs up before I even watched it! :) You will never hear a band playing this tight while playing such intricate and difficult rhythms and time signatures. Otherworldly. I strongly encourage you to listen to the entire album, which is one long story concept, even if you don't do a reaction to it. Utterly mind-blowing. Great reaction as always, Julia!
    -Todd

  • @blake86303
    @blake86303 2 роки тому +131

    "Pull me under" is a must for anyone getting into Dream Theater.

    • @themorrigan1312
      @themorrigan1312 2 роки тому +12

      Agreed! It was one of my first pieces, and although it hasn't stuck with me as strongly as Panic Attack, which was my very first DT track, the chorus is still in my head to this day. Not that you'll find me complaining lmao

    • @paulriddle7818
      @paulriddle7818 2 роки тому +6

      @@themorrigan1312 Yes, "Pull me under Pull me under Im not afraid!" THat chorus went through my head when i first saw this.

    • @futurewavecs
      @futurewavecs 2 роки тому +8

      IT is their "One Hit" and she'll probably like it. Yet it is what people usually react to. I'd love to see her do "A Change of Seasons"

    • @jasperg35
      @jasperg35 2 роки тому +5

      @@futurewavecs Me too! As a life long drummer, that is one of my favorite songs to play. So much fun. Portnoy was/is a genius. I'd love to see her reaction to Change of Seasons.

    • @erickva
      @erickva 2 роки тому

      No, that is perhaps the only MTV hit they had. It might have catapulted them, but not worthy of a reaction. Change of Seasons!

  • @syntaxerrormmm
    @syntaxerrormmm 2 роки тому +47

    For DT with vocals, I would chose something from old times, like Metropolis pt 1, Strange Deja Vu or The Spirit Carries On.

    • @syntaxerrormmm
      @syntaxerrormmm 2 роки тому +2

      Oh, also, they covered "Stargazer" from Rainbow (and Ronnie James Dio) - oops, wrong reactor XD @The Charismatic Voice

    • @KyleS.1987
      @KyleS.1987 2 роки тому +8

      "The Spirit Carries On" is a pick I'd very much agree with. James has a gift for expressing warmth and empathy, and as a result he's an exceptional ballad singer.

    • @senditkevin
      @senditkevin 2 роки тому +2

      Or Under a Glass moon from Japan 1993

    • @peterwilliams6289
      @peterwilliams6289 2 роки тому

      Strange deja vu shows more of the singer's range and styles.

    • @antontarantey3500
      @antontarantey3500 2 роки тому +1

      >The Spirit Carries On
      It's a good answer to Pink Floyd's "Eclipse"

  • @matthewgeorge6620
    @matthewgeorge6620 2 роки тому +1

    Such a great reaction video . Nice to see someone who can enjoy this complex peice of music as many people would disregard it. Cheers

  • @todderickson2435
    @todderickson2435 2 роки тому

    Julia! Welcome to one of my favorite bands in the history of EVER!! I thoroughly enjoyed your facial expressions throughout this video, because that is EXACTLY how I felt the first time I experienced these insanely talented musicians. Oh, and congratulations: What the Actual Heck is indeed the correct time signature of this piece! 😁 I encourage you to check out the album that this is from, "Metropolis Part 2: Scenes From a Memory," which is arguably their best album, and which is one long story. Thank you for an utterly delightful video!!
    -Todd

  • @givenspade
    @givenspade 2 роки тому +24

    I already know this is going to be good. I hope you will do more DT.

  • @soini4060
    @soini4060 2 роки тому +14

    Dream Theater - A Change Of Seasons next would be great :)

  • @RobMedellin
    @RobMedellin 2 роки тому +1

    🤣👍 Loved the interaction between caption Julia and video Julia. They sure know how to get along.

  • @seansavage4766
    @seansavage4766 2 роки тому

    Great reaction! Was surprised to see this one, but was happy to see that you 'got' it. I've been buying their albums since 1992, love those guys. I miss Portnoy, but glad they're still around.

  • @gustavogonzalez9621
    @gustavogonzalez9621 2 роки тому +12

    Fun fact: When Mike Portnoy (Original Drummer) left the band, Dream Theatre had to hold auditions with the TOP/BEST drummers in the world to see who could play their songs & also be able to create masterpieces.
    They filmed it all & you can see it on UA-cam.

    • @genegiusti6239
      @genegiusti6239 Рік тому

      And in the end the Boston and Berklee School of Music connection stayed in tact..Mike being from the area, former drummer of Boston based band Extreme and a Percussion teacher at Berklee.

  • @BOOMBiggityBam
    @BOOMBiggityBam 2 роки тому +7

    So DT has been plying this for years and have it perfected. I can't help but wonder what went through the orchestra musicians minds the first time they saw the craziness! Hats off to the conductor who was able to keep up and made the orchestra blend perfectly with DT!

    • @andrewmcgregor2947
      @andrewmcgregor2947 2 роки тому

      Not worse than Stravinski, for example. Still a bit of a challenge, but this sort of thing is easier with sheet music to read.

  • @guidolandinidrums
    @guidolandinidrums 2 роки тому +1

    I truly loved this reaction. I played this song as a drummer live in a drum festival when I was 16 and got lost in ONE LITTLE PART. I thought it was over, but the melodic composition is so strong that I just moved with the melody and everything went just awesome. Felt guilty the first second after finishing, but the second second was all applause and my mind went like "I just play The Dance of the Eternity... live... and I did it well". Coolest week of that year.

  • @iamdodgepodge
    @iamdodgepodge 2 роки тому

    The faces you’re making are probably the same I made when I first heard them in 2000; no UA-cam then obviously 😂
    Enjoyed your analysis and reactions! Thanks for this. Worth a sub!

  • @ChrisB.C.
    @ChrisB.C. 2 роки тому +70

    Already want to suggest your next DT reaction: Illumination Theory, live from the Boston Opera House. One of their best live recorded performance in years.

  • @davidhenriquez4939
    @davidhenriquez4939 2 роки тому +9

    Oh my god, kudos to whoever it is that convinced you to watch this 🥳🥳🥳. Some channels (I think even Chase's) do not react to Dream Theater because I think they can be annoying with copyright, but in my opinion, they are totally worth it!

  • @arpeggioblues5924
    @arpeggioblues5924 2 роки тому

    Amazing.. I am so glad to see so many 'reaction' videos out these days, and so many are discovering Dream Theater for the first time.. I've seen them over 10 times, met them.. listen to more.. So, you know.. THIS song is the most complex song they've done.. when they auditioned Mike Mangini, this is the song he had to prove he could handle in order to join the band..

  • @gaboelexo
    @gaboelexo 2 роки тому +2

    I loved this genuine reaction

  • @papasith7766
    @papasith7766 2 роки тому +27

    You should go back to their beginnings… I highly recommend “Another Day”. It’s a very relaxing and uplifting song. Then “Pull Me Under” is the song that hooked me and made me a fan! As always, I absolutely love your reactions, they are also uplifting 🥰 and educational. I look forward to the next! Have an awesome day! 😁

  • @MeirleanShawk
    @MeirleanShawk 2 роки тому +10

    Dance of Eternity is almost like the intro for the next song on the album. I HIGHLY recommend listening to the whole album from start to finish.

    • @Ktulured55
      @Ktulured55 2 роки тому

      Me too! Technically the album is 1 song, so it should be listened that way and this 'track' is only a piece of the song.

  • @deansilkmusic
    @deansilkmusic 2 роки тому

    I absolutely love watching people react to DT! They are my fav band of all-time, and the first reactions always remind me of the first time I listened to Pull Me Under. Amazing

  • @christophermunozr3124
    @christophermunozr3124 2 роки тому

    Love your work. Greetings from Chile.

  • @irrgamer
    @irrgamer 2 роки тому +7

    Dream Theater was my introduction to prog metal, and what an intro!
    As songs with actual lyrics in it, there are a lot of pearls in there.
    For me, I have soft spots for Panic Attack, Constant Motion and Dark Eternal Night.
    Have fun in this deep interesting crazy rabbit hole Julia, hope to see another DT reaction soon :)

  • @PlugInKali
    @PlugInKali 2 роки тому +15

    Wow! I just mentioned a couple of days ago in her community post that Dream Theater is one of the three metal bands that influenced my metal journey the most and lo and behold she'll be reacting to it for the first time tomorrow!! Btw, I'm really glad you enjoyed it despite being an accident 😉 I happen to be one of those people who is not a huge fan of James LaBrie's vocals (specially live) but he has many fans so I guess you'll have to judge by yourself in the future.

    • @milton1448
      @milton1448 2 роки тому

      The music is so good in spite of LaBrie, IMO

    • @ge2719
      @ge2719 2 роки тому +1

      Just make sure to check out his performances from before his vocal cords got messed up.
      It's impressive that he ever managed to sing again after but his voice is definitely noticeably different live after that.

  • @robertyetter7370
    @robertyetter7370 2 роки тому

    I love first time reaction vids.
    Especially to my fav band ever.
    Absolutely loved your reaction.
    I even appreciate your appreciation of the musicianship.
    For a D.T. vocal song, well omg, there's too many.
    Try the song "Misunderstood" or "The Count of Tuscany"
    Also, you have one of the most soothing voices i have ever heard, It eases the soul.
    Cant wait for your next dream theater vid ✌️💜😁

  • @pavelkulagin2679
    @pavelkulagin2679 2 роки тому +34

    Should we introduce Julia to Ayreon "The Day That the World Breaks Down" or is it too early? ;)

    • @gavinmeriablenow
      @gavinmeriablenow 2 роки тому +5

      Only way to go into prog is all way in. All or nothing

    • @ninakiewiet
      @ninakiewiet 2 роки тому

      The druids from ayreon is great too damian is a great singer saw it live
      He made my cry

    • @Th4n4n10
      @Th4n4n10 2 роки тому +1

      Honestly there are so many excellent choices from Ayreon, I want someone to react to like...the whole album? And not just one album, like almost all of them? That's what I want.

  • @xXxMa99otxXx
    @xXxMa99otxXx 2 роки тому +4

    Dream Theater has been a childhood favorite for years, their music will take you on a crazy journey. My uncle introduced me to them, being able to cover the solos nearly flawlessly on his own guitar and rig, made me even more jealous knowing he'd met the band and even had Petrucci sign his guitar

  • @jumpninja001
    @jumpninja001 2 роки тому +11

    YES! More of this sort of thing! It's a bit long, but Octavarium would be a rad one to have a listen to. Root of all evil is probably a bit more realistic haha

  • @resynthesizer4565
    @resynthesizer4565 4 місяці тому +1

    I've heard DT is a musicians band. Every reaction video I've watched with DT and a music professional has had pretty much the same reaction. Appreciation and awe.

  • @PhrenicDemand
    @PhrenicDemand Рік тому

    I was sad when I looked for another dream theater reaction of yours and it's yet to be done!

  • @lougordon5206
    @lougordon5206 2 роки тому +11

    Thank you Julia! This one made me smile. Dream Theater is the ultimate musician's band. I do hope you continue your journey with them.

  • @hegoso
    @hegoso 2 роки тому +6

    Wooooooooow! Your channel was already unique!!!
    I am dying to listen all that knowledge you have on music!
    This will be a rollercoaster so, buckle up!!!

  • @jimalbruzzess2445
    @jimalbruzzess2445 2 роки тому

    Hi Julia, I'm glad your head exploded in a good way. They are so freakin awesome. More please. Try out some Rush as well, you will like them too. They also do their very own thing and sound like no one else. Cheers!!! 🍻🍻

  • @nickpoynton9353
    @nickpoynton9353 Місяць тому

    I done goofed 😂 you done a brilliant reaction!

  • @JSAcousticJuice
    @JSAcousticJuice 2 роки тому +37

    She hasn't even heard LaBrie yet.
    Listen to constant motion from the systematic chaos album!

    • @clanclash1013
      @clanclash1013 2 роки тому

      Her mind will be blown when she gets some Labrie in that mix!!!

    • @anandafitriananshary3312
      @anandafitriananshary3312 2 роки тому

      or Labrie's performance in Octavarium

    • @kookoo9235
      @kookoo9235 2 роки тому

      @John Miller You're a devoted Labrie hater, this is like 4th comment i see from you in the same vein.

    • @valebliz
      @valebliz 2 роки тому

      @@kookoo9235 well tbh Labrie surely is DT’s weak link. Not that Dominici was any better lmao

  • @TheDivergentDrummer
    @TheDivergentDrummer 2 роки тому +5

    You really should do "A Change of Seasons - The Crimson Sunrise / Innocence / Carpe Diem / The Darkest of Winters / Another World / The Inevitable Summer / The Crimson Sunset · Dream Theater" This is all in one tune, is very long, but you will have no regrets.

  • @schism8286
    @schism8286 2 роки тому

    Knowledgeable, articulate, beautiful. Cheers!

  • @DAA1029
    @DAA1029 2 роки тому

    I was AT this concert in Boston! From the 6th row after the orchestra pit, there were times that the camera boom swung so low that it nearly hit my head! Dream Theater is my favorite band and their songs WITH James LaBrie's vocals will equally amaze you!

  • @georgepierre8450
    @georgepierre8450 2 роки тому +16

    need to do other Dream Theater songs like WITHER or ANOTHER DAY

  • @Whooooooops
    @Whooooooops 2 роки тому +10

    On the backs of angels is a great vocal piece by them

  • @dsanj4745
    @dsanj4745 2 роки тому

    Kudos to you, Julia. Taking on an instrumental piece demonstrates that your ability to analyze isn't limited to vocal performances. Seeing your appreciation and enjoyment of the composition and musicality was a treat. You should DEFINITELY check out the band Rush. I recommend the tune YYZ, but honestly there are plenty of other great pieces to choose from. YYZ is also an instrumental. Regarding vocals, same deal... so many great ones. I recommend starting with Marathon and Manhattan Project.

  • @audunskilbrei8279
    @audunskilbrei8279 2 роки тому

    For some reason it's very satisfying to watch these videos of musicians enjoying the same stuff I enjoy. I don't know anything about music but I've always loved DT. Especially the drummer. It's like he's a part of the melody in their songs instead of just the beat.

  • @belfastmafia
    @belfastmafia 2 роки тому +10

    "this key player, what even is a key signature?" whole of Dream Theater - whats a time signature?

  • @YEIPI1990
    @YEIPI1990 2 роки тому +3

    Hi Julia from satiago, chile...I love yours videos!! Thank you so much!!

  • @chriscross2473
    @chriscross2473 2 роки тому

    I am watching this for the 3rd time now. Like how jawdropped that left you in the end xd

  • @bovineschmovine
    @bovineschmovine 2 роки тому +2

    I really enjoy listening to professional singers like Julia and The Charismatic Voice react to instrumental-only/heavy instrumental songs. Their reactions are like they are hearing guitars/drums for the first time. Their eyes light up and they're always impressed. Plus, as an instrumentalist, it's nice to see their reaction from a Jazz/Opera point of view, as opposed to a Metal vocalists pov.

  • @torris
    @torris 2 роки тому +4

    This is from Metropolis pt. 2, the album in its entirety is played on Live Scenes from New York in 2001. The entire band, including the vocalist (who very much has good and bad days at this point) is on fire. It's a concept album so hard to pick just one thing, but think you'd enjoy it! Change of Seasons, Voices + The Silent Man, and Learning to Live from the same live set are also great choices to react to with vocals.

    • @nathanweiss5174
      @nathanweiss5174 2 роки тому

      Live Scenes from NY is the best of both worlds really. You get the concept album in full and you also get the vocalists (since LaBrie isn't the only one) in a proper live setting. Well worth anyone's time to explore

  • @JRawlings14
    @JRawlings14 2 роки тому +5

    I'd love to see more Dream Theater reactions. They have great vocals too!

  • @armyvet92
    @armyvet92 2 роки тому

    Hi GORGEOUS !!! Welcome to the world of Dream Theater . When you start down this rabbit hole you will never be the same again musically. Their musicianship is second to NONE !!! I have been a DT fan since 1989 and can only tell you to enjoy and welcome to a "One Of A Kind" world

  • @sciwiz57
    @sciwiz57 2 роки тому

    I’ve never enjoyed a reaction to these phenomenal musicians as much as yours- they are unrivaled.

  • @silvanogiangiordano2041
    @silvanogiangiordano2041 2 роки тому +4

    Lyrics by John Myung

  • @YeahResident
    @YeahResident 2 роки тому +11

    I'd recommend "Pull Me Under" or "Panic Attack." "Change of Seasons" is another great one, but it's 23 minutes long.

    • @tonycannon1968
      @tonycannon1968 2 роки тому

      ACoS lyrics written by Mike Portnoy, recalling the day his mum died in a plane crash if I remember correctly?

    • @mertseckin2357
      @mertseckin2357 2 роки тому

      @@tonycannon1968 yes you remember correctly

  • @fernandopena8562
    @fernandopena8562 2 роки тому +2

    First time I watch you:
    I've enjoyed the way you talk about what you're discover, or just use the screen to explain us what's in your mind over that period of time. i.e: When you wrote that your brain couldn't follow what's next was superb.
    You should listen to "Metropolis pt. 2, Scenes from a Memory" from the beginning. It is an excellent album, from that time they started to make Conceptual albums, almost without pauses.
    Despite all the changes the album has, also it has an incredible relaxing effect, so listen it when you lay on your bed and you probably are going to be relaxed and you'll fall asleep. Personally, I had to listen twice because I just felt the beginning to the second or third song, a cut in the middle, and the final effect at the end the first time I listened and then I said to myself "what the...?" I played again to rediscover that album, that time consciously.
    Regards from me, in Chile. Good video.

  • @zawadhussainzayedi03
    @zawadhussainzayedi03 2 роки тому

    I loved it and yes specially I loved your expressions ah

  • @eljuanchosf
    @eljuanchosf 2 роки тому +9

    Voice or no voice, we love you, Julia. You could probably react to pure silence and we'll comment, fave, like, subscribe and share. :)

  • @alejandroverdugo1543
    @alejandroverdugo1543 2 роки тому +5

    This style of rock or metal is called progressive, Drean teather is one of the greatest exponents in this style of music, they mix many styles, sounds etc. They are simply impressive.

  • @amalditapilula
    @amalditapilula 2 роки тому +6

    The Dance of Eternity is overwhelming in so many ways. A true masterpiece

  • @grantwallace1882
    @grantwallace1882 2 роки тому

    Just realized I am wearing my Dream Theater t-shirt while watching this. You have the most amazing musical journey ahead of you, Julia.

  • @dylangonas1765
    @dylangonas1765 2 роки тому +4

    My neck hurts after everytime I listen to pull me under. One of those roll your head off your neck kinda head bangers lol

    • @paulriddle7818
      @paulriddle7818 2 роки тому +2

      Next year that album is 30 years old!........

  • @lathspellinfield
    @lathspellinfield 2 роки тому +4

    Hahahah omg Julia its an on point place to start breaking DT down, which has one of the most controversial vocals of mainstream metal bands😄 cant wait to see this😊🤘

  • @_BLACKSTAR_
    @_BLACKSTAR_ 2 роки тому +2

    Love How Petrucci plays with his eyes closed or not looking at the fretboard like it's just so easy.
    Totally one with the instrument.

    • @fernsehdesign
      @fernsehdesign Рік тому +2

      he might get confused looking at it..

  • @bernardodc9631
    @bernardodc9631 Рік тому

    Loved your reaction! I have seen quite a few, and yours were one of the best. Your musicality is really high as it showed on this first listen. Maybe you could start reacting to more pieces, regardless of vocal analysis :)

    • @bernardodc9631
      @bernardodc9631 Рік тому

      Haven't found more DT songs in your channel! As a fan, I would suggest: take the time (high pitch, great instrumentals), strange dejavu (he sings a male and a female characters), Octavarium (epic in every sense), wither (short one, melodic - you could even compare with instrumental version, and analyse how the vocals add up to the piece)

    • @bernardodc9631
      @bernardodc9631 Рік тому

      Studio versions! Live Labrie can hold it so well