I think this song is one of the best from Dream Theater's Mike Mangini era. I think it could even be considered one of the standout tracks among DT's whole songs. It feels like Mangini left us with his best work before departing from DT. The melody and beat are quite catchy, and the riffs and sound appeal significantly to metal fans without being overly complex. Farewell, Mike Mangini; my utmost respect.
The rides been awesome. Saw them live with my guitar player back way back in PA late 90s or early 2000s it's been awhile for sure. Still in my theatre Dreaming 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Mangini's work hit me hard. I experiences some crazy memories and moments with his work. He inspired me to reach levels on the drums I hadn't previously reached. In early 2010 I had quit an amazingly talented band. In 2011 they asked me to come back. When I did we started on a journey that saw us heading in a more prog direction. It was over by summer of 2012, sadly. More recently, the band I'm in now I've been able to start bringing that element back. I'm really going to miss Mangini.
@@dankred5606 Mangini runs circles around Portnoy, and that's very hard for me to admit, dumb dumb. No "noob" here, been a fan for WELL over 30 years like around when Day and Dream was released, but I am sure you will try to out due me with "I have been a fan since they were Majesty" B.S.
Hard to believe it was 30 years ago I first heard the opening chords of "Pull Me Under" and fell in love with this band. That they can still deliver us songs like this is amazing :)
With MP rejoined, i expect groovy and fill-ish DT song, and take a break from MM rich technicalities. But as the new single come out, i feel that they lost both technicality and groove. Even the drum sound and tone is similar with its predecessor. Idk, man. It's just 1 song from an entire album.
Exactly. These fans are always saying that one is better than the other and it doesn't matter in the end. They are amazing in their one way. Some prefer Portnoy and some prefer Mangini. Some say one is faster and more technical and the other is groovier... I disagree... Mangini has feel and amazing grooves too, he is on another level as a drummer but Portnoy has amazing tools too and the all time connection with the bands members. They are both amazing. Hope they can bring us amazing music in the future for us to listen.
@@franprodigyPortnoy and the rest of the band should learn a lot of Mangini's era, and not repeating himself/themselves playing the classic fills and live in the fantasy that: "It's like no time has past, we are just where we left back un 2010"... Marketing bullshit in my opinion. For example, in Night Terror I hear the same fill repeated like 4 or 5 times. It's not a bad song, I enjoyed very much seeing it live, but not the most impresive thing I've listened from them. Answering the Call and other Mangini songs have some really gold stuff that DT hadn't done before, as well as boring AF songs too. They are not perfect, they are humans
@@bassimprovjams3772: You stole my thought about "The Astonishing" LIVE release. I hope it gets released under the 'Lost Not Forgotten Archives' banner some lovely day. I'm most certain they must have recorded at least ONE show out of many on that tour. Criminally underrated album by DT in my honest opinion!
@@BreakingAllIllusions Somewhere I read that they have recorded an Astonishing DVD, but the record broke, got lost or something like that. It's a pity :(
@@bikekante: Wow, this is really shocking and sad if true. I never read anything like that in all these years though. Could you please share the source of this information? Thanks 👍🏼
Please get James to write all the lyrics on the next album. The alien, answering the call, at wits end, viper king, out of reach were all outstanding lyrics wise for them
Can't believe I'm saying this, but I'm gonna miss Mangini. I still remembered when he joined DT everyone was criticizing him, including me. But over the years, he proved that he belongs there and push DT to another kind of sound. Salute 🫡
As a guitar player Just listen to John's guitar tone, specially when he palm mutes. Dream Theater probably one of the few bands ever that connects past, present and future with their music. Highly talented and rated.
LYRICS: White walls glisten Empires, crimson Aching within Raging fire Sovereign, asphyxiate No conscience, A solemn state Misguide, indoctrinate Accepted long held views When will there be a day when all of us Trust in love and peace? Burns bright for us When will the long-held truth be cast aside? Embrace our fellow man, no longer vilified Radiant we'll shine Heart and soul, one mind Illuminating all Answering the call Decisions by which to act Programmed, no turning back Call upon a switch turned on An ultimate price to pay Weeping mother too late to cry Hold the truth, can't ignore the lie Time to look it in the eye When will there be a day when all of us Trust and know in love and peace When will the long held truth be cast aside Embrace our fellow man, no longer vilified Radiant, we'll shine Heart and soul, one mind Illuminating all Answering the call Fight or flight, both threatening Hidden thoughts are deafening Your guilt feeding the flame Tearful knowing it's a lie Desired might just past you by Rituals, your funeral pyre Scars you can't erase If you choose to face There is beauty in us all Walk the higher ground There you will be found The writing's on the wall Will you wager your life? Radiant, we'll shine Heart and soul, one mind Walk the higher ground There you will be found Illuminating all Answering the call Answering the call (Song credited to Petrucci and Rudess, John probably wrote the lyrics)
Been a drummer and DT fan for over 25 years. This is by FAR my favorite song during the Mangini era. I can't wait to see how MP plays this going forward!
This is what Prog is about: Amazing music, incredible stories and inspiring messages, created and played by outstanding artists! One of their best! We need more people spreading the message of “Trust in love and peace” and “Embrace our fellow man - no longer vilified!” Bravo!
Listening to this amazing band since 2012, when I was introduced to the Prog Metal world. Since then they're probably the band I've listened more in my whole life! CHEERS FROM BRAZIL!!! WE LOVE YOU COME TO SANTA CATARINA❤🇧🇷
Answering the Call, Awaken the Master and A view from the Top of the World, my 3 favs of this album.... Can't wait to see them live playing these songs... I've seen them live 9 times already and can't wait to see them again.
Lyrics on point, relating to the situation in Europe, US, UK and nearly everywhere else as well. Time for hate and fear to take a backseat. Well done DT
So long as we are talking about the current conditions being shoved down our throats. That will never be accepted. Don’t read too much into it tool! They are Libertarians. Nuff said.
12 years ago, the first time I heard On the Backs of Angels was my encounter with Dream Theater. I can feel that vibes in this song. Their music never gets old, but rather wears a newness that never changes!
Same here. Most people start knowing DT song is either spirit carries on or pull me under. But I first know DT song is On the Backs of Angels. Pure progressive metal
What a great gateways t9 the band! It's my favorite album of theirs, but I seem to have a preference for the "Mangini era" material and his version of the previous material. My first exposure was Pull Me Under, which was awesome being a 15 year old kid in 1992! I often wish they had started with Mangini...
The first encounter of mine was in the presence of enemies. I remember listening to it over and over again for hours and days, i was literally blown away
Love you guys!!! I've been with you ALL ALONG!!! So intense, accurate and forward moving. You have such an amazing TALENT 💯% I'M getting older,& still HERE!!! GET em guys!!! ✝️👊🤠👍🇺🇸💯%
This was the video that was playing in the background live, I remember it from your concert in Naples at January this year. Can't wait to see you guys another time in Italy
Got the alert and was watching 22 seconds later. Only 4 views when I clicked play, now over 800. Amazing video for an amazing song by an amazing band! Love it!
Amo esta canción y todas las del último álbum, pero esperaba mas del video ver a todo el equipo tacando, quizás con las imágenes entrelazadas. Bueno igual se agradece cualquier lanzamiento de DT!
Best track in the album deserved its own video, though it was kinda weird as usual, lol. I've already said this but this is the song that most brings me back to the 6 Degrees era. Absolute beautiful feeling.
I was suspicious of it being a woke message; and am proven right by this video “No justice no peace” nonsense, like they support Buy Large Mansions, Woke Theater
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I think this song is one of the best from Dream Theater's Mike Mangini era. I think it could even be considered one of the standout tracks among DT's whole songs. It feels like Mangini left us with his best work before departing from DT. The melody and beat are quite catchy, and the riffs and sound appeal significantly to metal fans without being overly complex. Farewell, Mike Mangini; my utmost respect.
15 albums later and they can still deliver songs of this calibre. We're fortunate to accompany them on their journey
it's a shit of a song victor. they are just trying to make some money before retiring
yes i like this travel!
Real passion in person
The rides been awesome. Saw them live with my guitar player back way back in PA late 90s or early 2000s it's been awhile for sure. Still in my theatre Dreaming 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Definitely my favorite DT song of all time from my favorite DT album. Glad I got to hear this song when I saw them for the first time in 2023.
My favorite track on this album, an unforgettable chorus
I struggle to pick a favourite from the album, I love all of the tracks!
that's funny I forgot it 😆
It is my favorite track from both their two last albums...!!!
@@thieryleo314We are laughing at your stupidity, not your sarcasm.
Mangini's work hit me hard. I experiences some crazy memories and moments with his work.
He inspired me to reach levels on the drums I hadn't previously reached.
In early 2010 I had quit an amazingly talented band. In 2011 they asked me to come back. When I did we started on a journey that saw us heading in a more prog direction. It was over by summer of 2012, sadly.
More recently, the band I'm in now I've been able to start bringing that element back.
I'm really going to miss Mangini.
danlc95...me too...he was/is fantastic
@@dplzkc6713- Thank you!
Daddy is back noob.
@@dankred5606 Mangini runs circles around Portnoy, and that's very hard for me to admit, dumb dumb. No "noob" here, been a fan for WELL over 30 years like around when Day and Dream was released, but I am sure you will try to out due me with "I have been a fan since they were Majesty" B.S.
@@trendmassacre8423 You are just stupid, without criteria, evaluation, knowledge
Hard to believe it was 30 years ago I first heard the opening chords of "Pull Me Under" and fell in love with this band. That they can still deliver us songs like this is amazing :)
Not many bands have a start like that
Same here!! I finally saw them live in Mesa Az last year. Sooo great!!!!
23 years old I went to that song it blows me away there vary talented holy shit
Same here too. I was into Death Metal and didn't hear them until the 90s. A friend introduced me to them and was blown away.
@@dorianmode69 Yeah!! This and Ride the Lightning are the few examples
Great job. Namasteh.
Come here after the "Night Terror". This song shows that Mangini push all above their comfort zone. This is dope!
Yep. DT is done unfortunately.
@@ilyakonradwdym
With MP rejoined, i expect groovy and fill-ish DT song, and take a break from MM rich technicalities. But as the new single come out, i feel that they lost both technicality and groove. Even the drum sound and tone is similar with its predecessor. Idk, man. It's just 1 song from an entire album.
@@Draven.G I didn't expect them to exceed what they did with MM, but now I feel like they won't even do anything new.
At last someone who noticed.....
Big sonic resemblence to On The Backs of Angels with that staccato keyboard sound! I love it ❤
Dream Theatre have been blessed with 2 of the finest drummers around…both simply magnificent….
Exactly. These fans are always saying that one is better than the other and it doesn't matter in the end. They are amazing in their one way. Some prefer Portnoy and some prefer Mangini. Some say one is faster and more technical and the other is groovier... I disagree... Mangini has feel and amazing grooves too, he is on another level as a drummer but Portnoy has amazing tools too and the all time connection with the bands members. They are both amazing. Hope they can bring us amazing music in the future for us to listen.
@@franprodigyPortnoy and the rest of the band should learn a lot of Mangini's era, and not repeating himself/themselves playing the classic fills and live in the fantasy that: "It's like no time has past, we are just where we left back un 2010"... Marketing bullshit in my opinion. For example, in Night Terror I hear the same fill repeated like 4 or 5 times. It's not a bad song, I enjoyed very much seeing it live, but not the most impresive thing I've listened from them. Answering the Call and other Mangini songs have some really gold stuff that DT hadn't done before, as well as boring AF songs too. They are not perfect, they are humans
This song is like
Pull me Under
On the back of Angels
So catchy
*Breaking all illusion
@@Fitraburnoutcry
Pull me under? really, it doesn't even hold a candle to pull me under.
For me this song plays like "Octavarium" album period...
we need a new DVD playing these songs live!!!
Yass!!! We never got “The Astonishing” live DVD either! I I was there for that one, we need a DVD of it for real!
@@bassimprovjams3772: You stole my thought about "The Astonishing" LIVE release. I hope it gets released under the 'Lost Not Forgotten Archives' banner some lovely day. I'm most certain they must have recorded at least ONE show out of many on that tour. Criminally underrated album by DT in my honest opinion!
@@BreakingAllIllusions Somewhere I read that they have recorded an Astonishing DVD, but the record broke, got lost or something like that. It's a pity :(
@@bikekante: Wow, this is really shocking and sad if true. I never read anything like that in all these years though. Could you please share the source of this information? Thanks 👍🏼
Yep. Especially for those of us who will probably not get the chance to see them live again, like Australia.
SALAM DARI SABAH MALAYSIA FANS TEGAR NO 1 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
I only recently focused on this album. What a gem this song is!!!!
Please get James to write all the lyrics on the next album. The alien, answering the call, at wits end, viper king, out of reach were all outstanding lyrics wise for them
Can't believe I'm saying this, but I'm gonna miss Mangini. I still remembered when he joined DT everyone was criticizing him, including me. But over the years, he proved that he belongs there and push DT to another kind of sound. Salute 🫡
One of the best songs on the album, classic DT feel!
Dream Theater finally sounds like Dream Theater.
The best song on the album for my taste.
I like the song... but classic DT feel?! Not even close.
How would you describe it?
@@diogobfonseca
Wish DT would do more official videos of songs of them playing it either on studio or stage.
Unthetered Angel is still my favorite DT "music video"
So true!
I think the same... one of the wonder things of this band is watch them playing
The random Petrucci cooking in the middle is just great
Precisely! I just said the same thkng
Yes, not a fan of these "videos". They just hire somebody to make a montage of clips that has nothing to do with the band.
I love Dream Theater! You are Aliens 👏🎶🔥👽❤️
As a guitar player Just listen to John's guitar tone, specially when he palm mutes. Dream Theater probably one of the few bands ever that connects past, present and future with their music. Highly talented and rated.
one of the rated bands of all time
@@coma39 top 5 bands of all time. Maybe top 3.
God himself.
@@whoisjuliano to you...
All their songs sound the same nowadays.
Dream theater per sempre!!!
I love MANGINI❤
Always and forever.
Yeah!!!! I mean i love Mike, but Mike is so much better
LYRICS:
White walls glisten
Empires, crimson
Aching within
Raging fire
Sovereign, asphyxiate
No conscience, A solemn state
Misguide, indoctrinate
Accepted long held views
When will there be a day when all of us
Trust in love and peace? Burns bright for us
When will the long-held truth be cast aside?
Embrace our fellow man, no longer vilified
Radiant we'll shine
Heart and soul, one mind
Illuminating all
Answering the call
Decisions by which to act
Programmed, no turning back
Call upon a switch turned on
An ultimate price to pay
Weeping mother too late to cry
Hold the truth, can't ignore the lie
Time to look it in the eye
When will there be a day when all of us
Trust and know in love and peace
When will the long held truth be cast aside
Embrace our fellow man, no longer vilified
Radiant, we'll shine
Heart and soul, one mind
Illuminating all
Answering the call
Fight or flight, both threatening
Hidden thoughts are deafening
Your guilt feeding the flame
Tearful knowing it's a lie
Desired might just past you by
Rituals, your funeral pyre
Scars you can't erase
If you choose to face
There is beauty in us all
Walk the higher ground
There you will be found
The writing's on the wall
Will you wager your life?
Radiant, we'll shine
Heart and soul, one mind
Walk the higher ground
There you will be found
Illuminating all
Answering the call
Answering the call
(Song credited to Petrucci and Rudess, John probably wrote the lyrics)
terima kasih
thank you brother!!!!
Thx bruh
I love this album
Thanks!
this album is pure joy
Very Beautiful. Luigi.Cremona. Italy 😊😊😊
Here I was just chilling before work and then my face melted off!
Been a drummer and DT fan for over 25 years. This is by FAR my favorite song during the Mangini era. I can't wait to see how MP plays this going forward!
I guess he can play it as this is not the most technical MM work on DT. Maybe the enemy inside is a good benchmark
@@gestalt7756 awaken the master
We'll see you in July!!!
when it comes to listening to DT, I'm always answering the call! 🤘
And i can't suppress that radiant shine within me
This is why Dream Theater is the GOAT 🐐
Was…
RADIANT WE'LL SHINE
HEART AND SOUL ONE MIND
this part is so good
love this too!!!!
Fabulous sound quality music. Thank you. Good time for you
This is what Prog is about: Amazing music, incredible stories and inspiring messages, created and played by outstanding artists! One of their best!
We need more people spreading the message of “Trust in love and peace” and “Embrace our fellow man - no longer vilified!”
Bravo!
Listening to this amazing band since 2012, when I was introduced to the Prog Metal world. Since then they're probably the band I've listened more in my whole life! CHEERS FROM BRAZIL!!! WE LOVE YOU COME TO SANTA CATARINA❤🇧🇷
Answering the Call, Awaken the Master and A view from the Top of the World, my 3 favs of this album.... Can't wait to see them live playing these songs... I've seen them live 9 times already and can't wait to see them again.
"Remember hereafter
The end of a chapter
Awaken the master"
DAMN 💕💕😊😊🤩🤩
Alien is pretty amazing too
I guess they havent played Answering the call live? At least they didn't on the tour...
ok I checked. They have played it live but not on the AVFTTOTW tour, weird
sleeping giant?
Thanks for the video 👍
Incredible song! With love from UA 💛💙
Without a doubt, one of the most powerful Dream Theater songs
Radiant you' ll SHINE ❤❤❤❤❤❤ FOR ETERNITY ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
Answering the call ✨🙏🏼✨ Gift Divine ✨💗🎶😇🙏🏼💗🎶✨
Listen to this everyday!!!
Wow 😍
Lyrics on point, relating to the situation in Europe, US, UK and nearly everywhere else as well. Time for hate and fear to take a backseat. Well done DT
So long as we are talking about the current conditions being shoved down our throats. That will never be accepted. Don’t read too much into it tool! They are Libertarians. Nuff said.
Wow...... the melody of the voice drives me crazy!!!!!!
Hi DT, Brazillllll
12 years ago, the first time I heard On the Backs of Angels was my encounter with Dream Theater. I can feel that vibes in this song.
Their music never gets old, but rather wears a newness that never changes!
Backs of Angels is already 12 years old? Geez i'm getting old.
Same here. Most people start knowing DT song is either spirit carries on or pull me under. But I first know DT song is On the Backs of Angels. Pure progressive metal
The first album with Mr Mangini on drums
What a great gateways t9 the band!
It's my favorite album of theirs, but I seem to have a preference for the "Mangini era" material and his version of the previous material.
My first exposure was Pull Me Under, which was awesome being a 15 year old kid in 1992! I often wish they had started with Mangini...
The first encounter of mine was in the presence of enemies. I remember listening to it over and over again for hours and days, i was literally blown away
❤one of my favorite Band.
DT make me to up level mediate of universe 7 sky sign lol..i love you all mybest mentors..God JC bless you and ur familly forever..Amin❤
DT is my soul!
Yeah let's gooo
SO MUCH ROCK
Dream theater show Brasil melhor banda do mundo🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Getting some "Schism" vibes from that opening riff. Great song, or should I say, another great song. DT is the greatest collection of performers.
One of my favorites from Mangini Era.. amazing song
7:11 i love this part during live. It gave me braingasm and always blew my head off
was on the swedish playing on annexet in stockholm this track was awesome and actually first time I heard it.
dream theater is just one of a kind
Tenho sorte de estar numa geração que ainda tenho a honra de acompanhar as composições destes mestres ❤️🔥
Love you guys!!! I've been with you ALL ALONG!!!
So intense, accurate and forward moving.
You have such an amazing TALENT 💯%
I'M getting older,& still HERE!!!
GET em guys!!! ✝️👊🤠👍🇺🇸💯%
A band that NEVER misses the mark!
The Astonishing would like a word with you.
A Band that never misses the Mikes
@@randyhenderson6166i loved The Astonishing 🤷
Probably my favorite song from the new album.
New “old” album hahah
the alien as well
@@arthurfroes Yeah, a year and a half might be a bit much for "new". "Latest" is probably the right word.
@@thelategrategateor "newest"
Super zespół dream teather byłem dwa razy na ich koncertach 👍👍👍👍👍
Masterpiece From Mangini 👑
That opening riff is so epic!! Similar to “the enemy inside,” i love the heavy, 7 string chugs Petrucci writes. Such a good album!!
Boom! 💪🏻😎🎸🔥
The song I like the most of the album! It should be an instant classic !!
I love the unison!
Loved their last album! And this song is fantastic. Come to Brazil pls!
Train of thought meets Scenes from a memory. Love it ❤❤❤
EPIC SONG - Perfect Sonic Production - Love the Melodys / Vocal Harmonies , and The PETRUCCI / RUDESS Solo is Stellar ….. 10/10
Who's going to Dreamsonic ? I'll be in the Atlanta show can't wait
This was the video that was playing in the background live, I remember it from your concert in Naples at January this year. Can't wait to see you guys another time in Italy
Amazing
This is great
Unexpectedly
Got the alert and was watching 22 seconds later. Only 4 views when I clicked play, now over 800.
Amazing video for an amazing song by an amazing band! Love it!
Heck...YES!
Amo esta canción y todas las del último álbum, pero esperaba mas del video ver a todo el equipo tacando, quizás con las imágenes entrelazadas. Bueno igual se agradece cualquier lanzamiento de DT!
It's truly a wonderful composition that most likely will be never existed anymore by DT after MM's era.
Hell yeah man! Finally something straight forward and in your face,relatevly simple and catching...Whe need old DT back!
Sensacional 🤘🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷
Legend ❤
This is totally astonishing masterpiece. In a really good way.
Glad you clarified. Astonishing can mean many things
Best track in the album deserved its own video, though it was kinda weird as usual, lol. I've already said this but this is the song that most brings me back to the 6 Degrees era. Absolute beautiful feeling.
Hell yes! U was thinking the same thing. That one small vignette in the end of 6 deg.
Yeah, great song but dumb video
Great song 🤘
Desde 1996 acompanho o Dream Theater, e eles sempre serão uma referência de som: Potente, técnico e melódico.
Somos 2! Acompanho desde essa data e até este momento é a melhor!!
Wow, that was Amazing! Great song and Video. Most relevant! Took my heart for a ride and loved every second!
Excellent track. The lyrics says it all of current world concerns. God bless us all.
I was suspicious of it being a woke message; and am proven right by this video “No justice no peace” nonsense, like they support Buy Large Mansions, Woke Theater
Gives me goosebumps everytime I hear that intro. So music into my ears. Also the best track of the album.
Imagine any of the other Mangini DT albums with this production, it sounds sooooo fucking good!
Sweet surprise❤!
A mixagem desse álbum ficou muito top, talvez a melhor da discografia do DT 👏👏👏
For sure!! It should have been like this since day one! Especially Myung!!!
A do Awake é foda tbm
Amazing music and clip video sir.
This track is underrated ❤️❤️❤️
DT and the mixing and mastering engineers did an incredible job. 👍🏻💪🏻👏🏻🙏🏻👍🏻💪🏻👏🏻🙏🏻
I love seeing this band, Petrucci live, & this is rock music at its very best.
Love you guys..
Copenhagen 🇩🇰 supports
Can't wait to see DT Live again in July!!! 🎉🎉
Dream Theater forever. Amazing.