DREAM THEATER - OCTAVARIUM! FIRST TIME REACTION. OLD PROG HEAD REACTING TO MODERN PROG.

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  • @Beefnhammer
    @Beefnhammer Рік тому +43

    DT has never been shy about showing their influences, but this song in particular is one big homage to the old school prog groups of the 70's. This whole album is amazing.

  • @larsnait
    @larsnait Рік тому +63

    Do you need another epic song from DT?
    1. The Count of Tuscany
    2. A Change of Seasons
    3. In The Name of God
    Or maybe do you want epic album? There you go
    Metropolis pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory - it's a concept album. Should be heard in its entirety from beginning to end :)

    • @almarhulsegge1859
      @almarhulsegge1859 Рік тому +7

      1 and 2, absolutely, but definitely NOT In The Name of God… Illumination Theory instead.

    • @ManWithoutThePants
      @ManWithoutThePants Рік тому +2

      @@almarhulsegge1859 In my opinion In The Name of God is also decent song. Illumination Theory I don't remember that well since I haven't listened it many times as I haven't listened with DTs newer stuff. Not that it's bad, but I just haven't got to listen them enough. Too much music to listen, too little time :). I have listened all their newer albums few times, but it has been a while and I don't know the newer albums like a back of my hand like I know the older ones.

    • @paolodea666
      @paolodea666 Рік тому +4

      "Illumination Theory" simply destroys "In the Name of God"

    • @Djcimofficial
      @Djcimofficial Рік тому +2

      In the name of god live with that outro is absolutely amazing!!

    • @neox79
      @neox79 Рік тому +2

      @@almarhulsegge1859 seconded.... and it must be the live version with the Boston Symphony.

  • @DrDani
    @DrDani Рік тому +3

    Stream of Consciousness!!!!

  • @robertsupers1150
    @robertsupers1150 Рік тому +27

    Other DT musts...
    A Change of Seasons
    Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence (be prepared, it's a long one. Keep the bottle handy. Gonna need refills)
    Metropolis Part 2 in its entirety.
    Btw, all the noises you hear at the end are the way the album begins. There's a series of albums where the next album begins with the same sounds/notes that the previous album ends with. It starts with Metropolis Part 2 and ends with Octovarium.

  • @GenghisClaus
    @GenghisClaus 9 місяців тому +4

    In my opinion, this is Dream Theater's best song (which is saying a LOT), one of the greatest songs of all time, and has the greatest guitar solo of all time (the razor's edge solo at the end).

  • @Wazoodust
    @Wazoodust Рік тому +7

    I'll throw Hell's Kitchen/ Lines in the Sand in the mix too. I just think that whole album gets unjustly overlooked. Not their finest, but still far above average. The Count of Tuscany gets a nod too!

  • @TheBlackQueen
    @TheBlackQueen Рік тому +11

    This song is littered with many classic Prog Rock references!
    -The opening of the ambient synth section was directly referencing Pink Floyd's Shine On You Crazy Diamond
    -The flute section was likely an homage to bands like Kansas, Genesis, Jethro Tull, and Camel
    -The piano ballad has elements of Paul McCartney's Live And Let Die and Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody thrown in
    -The Moog Synth solo was straight Keith Emerson praise, as was the following 5/4 Hammond section
    -Said Hammond section has one of the most clever lyrical homages to many classic bands and artists (I outlined in another comment)
    -The shreddy parts are equal parts Rush and original Dream Theater textures (even a bit of Jingle Bells for good measure)
    -The slow building section up to the TRAPPED INSIDE THIS OCTAVARIUM!" section are actually references to the previous 7 songs on the album....I'll tell you why in a second.
    -The ending of the song is quite clearly an explicit homage to Pink Floyd's Welcome To The Machine
    This album was the second of three Dream Theater concept albums. Whereas Metropolis Pt. 2 was more a traditional Rock Opera like The Wall, Octavarium is more conceptual in it's music and intention. An Octave represents the 8 notes of a major scale (really 7), and DT decided to use this fact as the theme for the album. Each track on the album is written primarily in a different key:
    1: The Root Of All Evil (F)
    2: The Answer Lies Within (G)
    3: These Walls (A)
    4: I Walk Beside You (B flat)
    5: Panic Attack (C)
    6: Never Enough (D)
    7: Sacrificed Sons (E)
    8: Octavarium (F)
    How they called back to these songs in the slow building section (Part IV: Intervals) is quite amazing! Not only did they write the lyrics to reference the songs themselves, but they included snippets of the songs in the backgrounds of each line they were in reference to! Listen back to that section and you'll hear them very quietly in the mix.
    Root, our deadly sins feel his mortal wrath, remove all obstacles from our path,
    Second, asking questions, search for clues, the answer's been right in front of you
    Third, try to break through, long to connect, fall on deaf ears and failed muted breath
    Fourth, loyalty, trust, faith and desire, carries love through each darkest fire
    Fifth, tortured Insanity, a smothering hell, try to escape but no avail
    Sixth, the calls of admirers who claim they adore, drain all your lifeblood while begging for more
    Seventh, innocent victims of merciless crimes fall prey to some madmen's impulsive designs
    Octave, step after step, we try controlling our fate, when we finally start living it's become too late

    • @stevevacek5155
      @stevevacek5155 Рік тому +1

      A lot of people miss the reference in pt 3 to the movie Awakenings

    • @nexuslang
      @nexuslang 9 місяців тому +1

      @@stevevacek5155 so true - it's so obvious! The first time I heard this song I immediately saw the image of Robert de Niro waking up with Robin Williams at his side.

  • @alanalanis2257
    @alanalanis2257 Рік тому +3

    I call this kitchen sink prog because they just throw in everything!!🤣🤣

  • @JayTor2112
    @JayTor2112 Рік тому +14

    They were definitely paying homage to Floyd in this one, as well as other older prog groups. There's a wikipedia page about this song and all of the Easter eggs they put into it, kind of mind blowing that they can think of things like that in the process of writing this kind of music. These guys are also masters at cover songs, and have covered many classic prog songs, mostly live.
    More of their "epics" to check out, some have already been mentioned:
    The Count of Tuscany, A Change of Seasons, In the Presence of Enemies (parts 1 & 2), Wait for Sleep/Learning to Live, Illumination Theory, Trial of Tears, A Nightmare to Remember, Bridges in the Sky, Breaking All Illusions
    just to name a few

  • @ianmitnick8245
    @ianmitnick8245 Рік тому +4

    Hi my name is ian - I would suggest "A Change of Seasons" by Dream Theater, and also "Illumination Theory", and "Outcry", and "Bridges In The Sky" by Dream Theater and I also suggest the prog rock very talented band called HAKEN - Haken has songs like "Messiah Complex" and "The Architect", and "Falling Back to Earth", and a great song called "Veil" - and as far as Dream Theater also "Breaking All Illusions" is a great song - and as well a prog rock band called Thank You Scientist is very talented with their songs like "Blood On The Radio" and "Feed Your Horses" and so many more.

  • @GenghisClaus
    @GenghisClaus 9 місяців тому +2

    DREAM THEATEEEEEERRRRRR

  • @OctavariumElite
    @OctavariumElite Рік тому +17

    The live versions of their epic tracks are absolutely mind blowing.
    I would recommend Illumination Theory, breaking all illusions, the count of tuscany …

  • @1eyejackffs934
    @1eyejackffs934 Місяць тому

    I would suggest the best of times for the next Dream Theater reaction. It is just as epic and a very beautiful and personal song.

  • @onelovitHD
    @onelovitHD 11 днів тому

    Every human loves that shit.
    Makes us all similar at the end of the day ..

  • @gabriellacsarsen7814
    @gabriellacsarsen7814 Рік тому +3

    "Another change? I love it!"😄😄😄 If you love changes you're at the right place🤣 🤘

  • @BoardGameBill
    @BoardGameBill Рік тому +9

    Great reaction, and a great song, but my all time favorite epic from DT is still A Change of Seasons. I definitely recommend that you check that one out!

    • @shawnhegarty4998
      @shawnhegarty4998 Рік тому

      Agreed. Definitely check out 'A Change of Seasons' (another long piece, though). Also by Dream Theater 'The Count of Tuscany' & ' Metropolis Part 1' similar in style to Octavarium

  • @otacon04psn
    @otacon04psn Рік тому +2

    Six degrees of inner turbolence (full song) next, I think you're going to love it

  • @Zitronenparty
    @Zitronenparty Рік тому +5

    That Razor's Edge Solo always gives me chills and how well Portnoy accompanies it... just epic!
    Would love to see you doing more Opeth too :)
    Try "Faith in Others", "Burdern", "Ghost of Perdition", "Harlequin Forest" or "Deliverance" next!

  • @maxx.mazzeo
    @maxx.mazzeo 10 місяців тому +2

    All Metropolis Part Il Album, id insane

  • @qmiller9
    @qmiller9 Рік тому +1

    The guitarist, John Petrucci is a huge Bourbon fan. And he even has his own. You might want to check that out as a new Dream Theater fan.

  • @emanuelericossa3643
    @emanuelericossa3643 Рік тому +6

    I think you should check out "Crystallized" by Haken (strong Gentle Giant vibes in some parts of it)

    • @nikelodeon6852
      @nikelodeon6852 Рік тому +3

      Visions or celestial elixir are better

    • @jllamb88
      @jllamb88 Рік тому +3

      The Architect

    • @sidecardog5244
      @sidecardog5244 Рік тому +2

      Love early Haken. Celestial Elixer is wonderful. But shouldn’t every intro into Haken be Cockroach King?

    • @MDMagneticDragon
      @MDMagneticDragon Рік тому +1

      Yes! Haken is next level stuff for sure, I just discovered them this year. Any of the tracks mentioned here would be a great choice for a first encounter; The Architect is especially tasty.

  • @KibitoSaika
    @KibitoSaika Рік тому +1

    Lost not forgotten
    View from the top of the world
    U'll be blown away 😍😍😍😍
    Love ur reactions ✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻

  • @Alfonso9814
    @Alfonso9814 18 днів тому

    On the original cover it is the 8 ball that gives the first impulse.

  • @orphydianmusic9529
    @orphydianmusic9529 Рік тому +2

    "Home" next pls!

  • @fatjonseatingadventures5429

    This was a nod of the cap to the bands that influenced them, tons of great bands Beatles, floyd etc.

  • @scorpiusbalthazar4327
    @scorpiusbalthazar4327 2 місяці тому

    Something I guarantee no one else mentioned is that during the 17 minute part in this video where the lyrics directly reference their inspirations, the mentions go in both ways. An example is that a part of the lyrics that I'm trying to get to mentioning is this, "nightmare cinema". That's their "evil twin" version of Dream Theater.

  • @joakimskurk
    @joakimskurk Рік тому +2

    Mmm, this song age like a fine wine!
    Here are some great long songs I'd
    recommend:
    Dream Theater - The Count of Tuscany
    Haken - Crystallized
    Wobbler - From Silence to Somewhere
    Beardfish - Note
    Spock's Beard - The Light
    Frost* - Milliontown
    Kaipa - In the Wake of Evolution

  • @NatJulianBelza
    @NatJulianBelza Рік тому +2

    I felt you right there man when you walked out. haha. Awesome reaction.
    For another epic from Dream Theater, you could try reacting to:
    "The Count of Tuscany" (2009)
    "Illumination Theory" (2013)

  • @garrethikes
    @garrethikes Рік тому +1

    haha @15:00 "this is great!" and then the best section kicks in. amazing

  • @rodrigogallegos8525
    @rodrigogallegos8525 11 місяців тому

    This is my favotire song of life.

  • @CompleteProducer84
    @CompleteProducer84 Рік тому +1

    Immediate Like and Sub! My favorite song of all time. Dream Theater is the only band who I have never stopped listneing to or gotten tired of after nearly 25 years. (I would love to see you react to The Count of Tuscany, Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence, Home (or just the entire Scenes from a Memory album), Breaking All Illusions...so many more!

  • @Flibble79
    @Flibble79 Рік тому +7

    Loving your vids so far! If you were interested in a few suggestions for other epic prog tunes, from the last few years, I have a few suggestions:
    1) "Graves" by Caligula's Horse (2017) - reminds me quite a bit of Octavarium: an epic track, gentle but expansive and building to a big ending
    2) "Blood on the Radio" by Thank You Scientist (2014) - Jazzy and funky prog
    3) "The Spark of the Archon" by Native Construct (2017) - clever and varied prog
    4) "Falling Back to Earth" by Haken (2014) - Another clever song with varied styles

    • @andrewsitek190
      @andrewsitek190 Рік тому +1

      Came to request Graves, Haken and TYS as well. So many new prog bands to get into. I don't even consider DT "new" since they've been around since the 80s.

  • @sandyferati3044
    @sandyferati3044 Рік тому

    Illumination Theory, another great one!

  • @Psyggie
    @Psyggie Рік тому +2

    Top 3 songs of all time to me! This song is actually a story about the culmination of their entire career and musical direction up to that point. Insanely clever lyrics. The second to last verse describes what each song on the entire album is about, one line for each song.

  • @alanalanis2257
    @alanalanis2257 Рік тому +1

    These guys are every prog rock band in one and more.

  • @countoftuscany6753
    @countoftuscany6753 Рік тому +1

    I suggest Illumination Theory. Another epic song.

  • @cunjoz
    @cunjoz Рік тому +2

    One of my favorite songs. Thank you for your reaction!

  • @alanalanis2257
    @alanalanis2257 Рік тому +2

    At 19:30 Petrucci and Rudess go off on their signature unison madness!!

  • @ManiacTobi
    @ManiacTobi Рік тому

    Now we‘re talking!!

  • @Devdor
    @Devdor Рік тому +1

    Forgot to mention A Change of Seasons which is a must

  • @johansjoberg8388
    @johansjoberg8388 Рік тому +1

    Try maybe A Change of Seasons (24min) or Six Degrees of Inner Turbulance (43min). Two other great epic songs by Dream Theater!! 👍

  • @Devdor
    @Devdor Рік тому +1

    Nightmare to remember, The Count of Tuscany, The Glass Prison, Hells Kitchen/Lines in the sand (two songs that go together) Illumination Theory (another epic) Trail of Tears there’s way to many to jot listen to that are so good from Dream Theater Panic Attack also good what to many lol

  • @MusicalJackknife
    @MusicalJackknife Рік тому +2

    Two of my favorites that Don't get suggested nearly enough are "The Best of Times" and "A Nightmare to Remember," both off the same album as the Count of Tuscany which for some reason tends to overshadow them (not my favorite). In keeping with the album's theme, they are both long, epic stories inspired by real moments in the band members' lives, told masterfully, and the solo at the end of The Best of Times is possibly my favorite Petrucci moment ever.

    • @Lurch685
      @Lurch685 Рік тому +1

      A Nightmare to Remember is DT touching doom metal and it is so delicious.

    • @dudee499
      @dudee499 4 місяці тому +1

      Why hasnt he reacted to The Best Of Times yet?

  • @brianvernon249
    @brianvernon249 9 місяців тому

    This is one of those songs I search for peoples reactions. Supper’s ready folks! Check out mastodon, except their last album. They got stuck in their Octavarium because they lost their producer and apparently song editor.

    • @ophreacts214
      @ophreacts214  8 місяців тому

      Yep. Incredible. Best on my channel thus far. Thanks for stopping by.

  • @zura_21
    @zura_21 Рік тому +1

    Next, another epic level. The Neal Morse Band - The Great Medley (Encore), The Neal Morse Band - Beyond the Years 🙏

  • @Virtuoso80
    @Virtuoso80 Рік тому

    Just started watching, but I'm anticipating you realizing this 'modern prog' song has tons of classic prog sounds and references in it. That's intentional, as the lyrics and theme are about time and influence and things running full circle back again.

    • @ophreacts214
      @ophreacts214  Рік тому

      Yes! I'm now aware this is an homage to the classics. Thanks for stopping by!

  • @alanalanis2257
    @alanalanis2257 Рік тому

    Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence next!! ... The whole 42 minutes!! This is probably the most legendary prog metal epic of all time.

  • @Capitaomac1
    @Capitaomac1 Рік тому +4

    Dream Theater used to be my favorite band in the 90's. Then i met Pain of Salvation and Opeth...

    • @theuniversewithin74
      @theuniversewithin74 Рік тому +2

      Opeth. My favourite band of all. I love DT, but Opeth is in a league of their own.

    • @Capitaomac1
      @Capitaomac1 Рік тому

      @@theuniversewithin74 indeed. So is Pain of Salvation. Those two are always fighting for my preference. Not for every soul, though...

    • @theuniversewithin74
      @theuniversewithin74 Рік тому

      @@Capitaomac1 I'll check out POS. Not the shit, but the band 😋

    • @Capitaomac1
      @Capitaomac1 Рік тому +1

      @@theuniversewithin74 😂 okay. Try The Perfect Element pt1 or Remedy Lane to start. All albums are very different, but those two are everyone's favorites, it seems.

    • @theuniversewithin74
      @theuniversewithin74 Рік тому

      @@Capitaomac1 I tried to listen to a few songs and it wasn't my style. Maybe some other albums to recommend?

  • @roimerlopez1275
    @roimerlopez1275 Рік тому

    Amazing reaction my friend!!....You are the right person to make a reaction video and give us your opinion about this incredible singer...In 2017, the music world was shocked by the bursting onto the scene of a 22-year-old singer named Dimash Kudaibergen, who performed on the famous Chinese competition show for professional singers called “The Singer”... It was just it was necessary for this young man to make his first appearance, making a cover of one of the most difficult songs in the world, a famous French composition called "S.O.S. D'un Terrien En Détresse", to be considered from that moment on as the best singer in the entire planet....No one in the musical field had ever seen a human being, being able to reach vocal ranges above 7 octaves and several semitones, that is, all 88 keys of a digital piano, which reaches a little more than 7 octaves and as if that weren't enough, sing the more than 12 languages...Since then all kinds of experts (Vocal coachs, singers, musicians, analysts, singing teachers, youtubers, reactors, etc.) have dedicated themselves to reviewing their presentations to try to understand how someone can sing this way...The incredible thing is that that presentation in China was in 2017 but what Dimash has done in these 5 years is to further improve his wide vocal range, which is currently practically above of the 8 octaves... The Covid pandemic stopped his concerts worldwide, all with tickets sold in just seconds, via the internet, but at the same time it ended up catapulting him to the top of popularity worldwide...Anyway, since I think you are one of those reactors who have not yet met this impressive singer, here is the link of that presentation in China in 2017, with the song S.O.S. and I would like you to mention my name as the person who recommended him to you...You have to be prepared because your channel will explode with an avalanche of views, comments and new subscribers....I leave you one more recent video than the others, so it does not have the same number of views as the previous ones, which have millions of views, but it is a more complete video, with an intro, subtitles in several languages and with the improved quality of audio and sound....ua-cam.com/video/bDX3FhmyNac/v-deo.html

  • @NaanProphet
    @NaanProphet Рік тому +3

    If you want epic DT with flowing sections that all come together in the end, Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence. If you want something like this that's a bit more cohesive as one longer song and not all over the place with a good message, A Change of Seasons. I'm not a fan of the lyrics at all, but musically The Count of Tuscany is one of their greats as well. Special mentions to Breaking All Illusions, Trial of Tears, all of Scenes From A Memory. They have an entire group of songs dedicated to getting sober through the AA program spread across multiple albums. They've done a lot of cool shit.

  • @nick6285
    @nick6285 Рік тому +1

    Loved your reaction! Amazing band, and my personal favorite song from them. I would like to recommend some great DT tunes. From their first album, Light Fuse And Get Away. Though I would recommend the live version with James on vocals. And just a few more, A Change Of Seasons, Six Degrees Of Inner Turbulence, This Dying Soul, The Count Of Tuscany, and In The Presence Of Enemies (Parts 1 and 2)

  • @L-05T
    @L-05T Рік тому

    whole Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence CD2 is a must to listen!
    Live Score is more recommended 👍

  • @matthewdrews
    @matthewdrews Рік тому

    It's funny you mention all the other bands, because this song is literally about their influences and their place in the music world - based on so many of the influences you mentioned. Enjoy exploring more Dream Theater!

  • @sebastianbarrientos8532
    @sebastianbarrientos8532 Рік тому +2

    Songs that definitely should be checked out if you liked Octavarium: "Visions" and "Crystallised" by Haken

  • @portalboy3187
    @portalboy3187 Рік тому

    the full metropolis pt2 album is really cool

  • @stanflahaut1893
    @stanflahaut1893 Рік тому

    I love this homage to all of their influencers.

  • @GeoffreyGodshall
    @GeoffreyGodshall Рік тому

    Great react. vid! The lyrical, musical and all the analysis done by different pro musicians on YT etc. is terrific. Some really geek out. I really do like the live version with the orchestra accompaniment best. Seeing them play this tune is as good, if not better than, just the studio version.
    Best wishes.

  • @amirpeyman3109
    @amirpeyman3109 Рік тому +2

    There are so many good songs people already put in the comments, so all those aside I want to suggest an edgy song by them that I dont see people recommending
    on their 2007 album, SYSTEMATIC CHAOS, there is an epic song, IN THE PRESENCE OF ENEMIES, it is split into 2 parts, one at the beginning of the album, and the other at the end, I definitely suggest you give it a shot, It is heavy, it is diverse, it is unique and the story! boy the story is really good!
    but if you are not into edgy DT, as people recomended one of the best prog epics ever is A CHANGE OF SEASONS!
    -----------------------------------------
    As for your channel, I love it! I personally think that you have the right to pause, you have something to say and the song is going on, so pause, give your thoughts and resume! simple! but dont you ever dar pause in mid of a solo!!!! :)))) I really like your journey, old prog into modern prog, and I have already recomended you to my friends :)

  • @zfgdun
    @zfgdun Рік тому

    Dude... I'd love to see either a stream or a reaction to a full album "The Astonishing". I've been a Dream Theater fan from "Images and Words". Met them, seen them 3 times and even went to a drum clinic with Mike Portnoy years ago. You would love the full album "The Astonishing"

  • @TMscorpion1000
    @TMscorpion1000 Рік тому

    HAHAH you preparing for a hard transition at 10:06 only for it to be a mellow one and then you immediately enjoying the gentler groove is fucking hilarious 😂can never be sure with DT!

  • @garybeaudette4208
    @garybeaudette4208 Рік тому

    Great videos, I have been following prog from the early 70's and onwards. Dream Theatre got me excited about music again when I first listened to Images and Words when it came out. That same excitement happened when I discovered the band Haken, if you like this give them a listen!!!

  • @MrRhay900
    @MrRhay900 Рік тому +1

    If you've not listened to much prog beyond the 70's then you've a hell of a lot of catching up to do! Enjoy the ride as there really is some fantastic stuff out there....Also worth noting that DT is considered prog metal.

  • @mikenastasi8927
    @mikenastasi8927 Рік тому

    They've recorded live performing in their entirety Dark Side Of The Moon by Pink Floyd, Machine Head by Deep Purple, The Number Of The Beast by Iron Maiden and Master Of Puppets by Metallica.

  • @alanalanis2257
    @alanalanis2257 Рік тому +1

    In the Presence of Enemies Parts 1 and 2 by Dream Theater will also cause you to have an out of body experience.

    • @Lurch685
      @Lurch685 Рік тому

      Yessss. I love the UA-camrs who splice them together into one video for continuous listening. One of the band’s best works, put together, in my opinion.

  • @ManiacTobi
    @ManiacTobi Рік тому

    100% agree. One of the best songs ever made. Besides Ghost of Perdition 😊

  • @theHalta
    @theHalta Рік тому +2

    Man you have to do Anubis Gate - A Dream within a Dream, such a masterpiece!
    As for another DT Epic, you should check out Illumination Theory (live at boston opera house)

    • @NaanProphet
      @NaanProphet Рік тому +1

      Wow, I am a huge fan of that Anubis Gate song and no one gives it any love. It's expertly crafted. Definitely should be paired with Never Like This though!

  • @GenghisClaus
    @GenghisClaus 9 місяців тому

    Not to brag, but I've probably listened to this song in its entirety over 500 times.

  • @Pareidolon
    @Pareidolon Рік тому

    Really loved watching this reaction and seeing you discover newer prog as the channel grows! This song is what kickstarted my love of music. If you want something really new, we just released a 10 minute song earlier this year (inspired by Rush and Pink Floyd) featuring the drummer of Leprous that might interest you and we'd be honoured to hear your thoughts! Don't usually like to self-promote in comments but I didn't see an email to contact you at listed anywhere.
    Either way, love your content and looking forward to watching you explore more of my favourite bands!
    -Lachlan, bassist/composer

  • @michaelharrison8920
    @michaelharrison8920 Рік тому

    This is one of dream theatres best every track brilliant check out black clouds and silver lining next and train 🚂 of thought 💭 please.The track octavarium is bloody brilliant.love this band got all there alb🎉even the brilliant astonishing which I also love 💕 hope you like it too cheers 🥂 ❤

  • @aryasurya2332
    @aryasurya2332 Рік тому +5

    You should check entire album of “Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory” from Dream Theater 😁.
    It is a concept album and the best progressive metal album of all time 💥

    • @ManWithoutThePants
      @ManWithoutThePants Рік тому +2

      I feel that that would require couple listens to get more out of it. If you focus on the story it's harder to focus all that's happening in the music and vice versa.

  • @sidecardog5244
    @sidecardog5244 Рік тому

    This is a great DT tune, a perfect blend of Prog and metal. Recommend a little Moon Safari song: The Ghosts of Flowers Past. Very Genesisy with a Scandinavian vibe.

  • @phabi0
    @phabi0 11 місяців тому

    Try "A Trial of Tears"!

  • @ngurahbaglug9939
    @ngurahbaglug9939 Рік тому

    epic..

  • @astro2691
    @astro2691 Рік тому

    I saw you do a few air-drum fills that suggest you already know this song.
    If you're gonna call it a first time reaction, make sure you don't get too carried away lol.

    • @ophreacts214
      @ophreacts214  Рік тому +1

      Lol, absolutely not. I'm just going along with it anticipating the pattern based on what's come before. I have never heard ANY of the songs I react to. Thanks for stopping by.

    • @astro2691
      @astro2691 Рік тому

      @@ophreacts214
      There is fill in the second chorus of "medicate" that they don't play in the first chorus and you air drummed it perfectly. Must have just been a fluke 😉

  • @sky173
    @sky173 5 місяців тому

    You really have to do the 40+ minute masterpiece called 'Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence'. It's a mind-blowing ride. It's even better than this.

  • @SebaProgre
    @SebaProgre Рік тому

    I suggest listening to:
    Kaleidoscope by Transatlantic
    The Door by Neal Morse
    Infinite Fire by Flying Colors
    Flow by Spocks Beard
    They are all Neal Morse bands and projects that will definitely remind you of classi prog with a twist of modern prog

  • @Azlatoth
    @Azlatoth Рік тому

    Please take a listen to the count of Tuscany

  • @sandyferati3044
    @sandyferati3044 Рік тому

    No better song ever..than Octavarium!

  • @TheBlackQueen
    @TheBlackQueen Рік тому

    "Isn't this where we came in?"
    Sailing on the seven seize the day tripper diem's ready
    Jack the ripper Owens Wilson Phillips and my supper's ready
    Lucy in the sky with diamond Dave's not here I come to save the
    Day for nightmare cinema show me the way to get back home again
    "Isn't This Where We Came In?" - Fixed lyric from Pink Floyd's Outside The Wall and In the Flesh?
    "Sailing The Seas Of Cheese" - Album by Primus
    "Seven Seas Of Rhye" - Song by Queen
    "Seize The Day" - Lyric from Dream Theater's A Change Of Seasons
    "Day Tripper" - Song by The Beatles
    "Carpe Diem" - Daily salary for musicians on the road/section in A Change Of Seasons
    "Jack The Ripper" - English serial killer & rapist
    "The Ripper" - Song by Judas Priest
    "Tim 'Ripper' Owens" - Singer for Judas Priest (from 1996 to 2004)
    "Owen Wilson" - American Actor
    "Wilson Phillips" - American Vocal Group
    "Supper's Ready" - Song by Genesis
    "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds" - Song by The Beatles
    "Diamond Dave" - Nickname for Van Halen frontman David Lee Roth
    "Dave's Not Here" - Line from Comedy Duo Cheech And Chong's bit Dave
    "Here I Come To Save The Day" - Catchphrase from cartoon superhero Mighty Mouse
    "Day For Night" - Song by Spock's Beard
    "Nightmare Cinema" - Inside joke amongst Dream Theater (Alter-ego type concept)
    "Cinema Show" - Song by Genesis
    "Show Me The Way" - Song by Peter Frampton
    "Get Back" - Song by The Beatles
    "Home Again" - Lyric from Pink Floyd's Time
    Flying off the handle with careful with
    That axe Eugene gene the dance machine
    Messiah light my fire gabba gabba
    Hey hey my my generation's home again
    "Flying Off The Handle" - Song by Peter Blegvad
    "Handle With Care" - Song by The Traveling Wilburys
    "Careful With That Axe, Eugene" - Song by Pink Floyd
    "Gene Gene The Dance Machine" - Stage name of Eugene Sidney Patton from The Gong Show
    "Machine Messiah" - Song by Yes
    "The Messiah is A Great Light" - Jewish moral from Isaiah 9:1-7
    "Light My Fire" - Song by The Doors
    "Gabba Gabba Hey" - Chant from The Ramones' Pinhead
    "Hey Hey My My" - Song by Neil Young
    "My Generation" - Song by The Who
    "Home Again" - Return to the lyric from Pink Floyd's Time
    Another reference later in the song; "A Perfect Sphere", likely a reference to a lyric in the Rush song Cygnus X-1, Book II: Hemispheres, as well as the band A Perfect Circle.

  • @Glassborg
    @Glassborg Рік тому

    For my recommandation: A lot of people seem to miss this one in their top how ever many, but sincierly please check out Ministry of Lost Souls. The live version is even better. I got the link here for you beneath the comment. It's one of their less proggy songs, but still very much worth while. It's the most complete ballad I've ever heard. And still my favorite DT song today. I agree with all the other comments in this section as there is an almost infinate number of great songs by DT. But I really recommand this one, because it's missed by so many people, but is such a great song. It deserves to be their among their best songs. ua-cam.com/video/yWF4YRD0X0Q/v-deo.html

  • @coolofborg754
    @coolofborg754 Рік тому

    damn I'm late

  • @MaikKellerhals
    @MaikKellerhals Рік тому +2

    There's really not much similar to that. This is my favourite prog song ever, it's perfect in my opinion. The album is ok, their newer work, well, ok. But this is the ultimate prog anthem to me ;)

  • @joeloedeman5160
    @joeloedeman5160 Рік тому

    Look up the lyrics or the Wikipedia page for this song. You didn't have much reaction to the section in the middle where they built in references to the old songs they loved.

    • @ophreacts214
      @ophreacts214  Рік тому +2

      Understand. My listening style for new material though is always to dive into the music hard first, and then the lyrics later. Although I did catch a reference to Supper's Ready I believe in here!

  • @adan1272
    @adan1272 6 місяців тому

    The live version is way better IMO

  • @abdellatifdalil674
    @abdellatifdalil674 Рік тому

    Nice reaction to a nicer song. but brother, this is not your first listen. you know the song very well

  • @6lillium
    @6lillium Рік тому +1

    I think everyone appreciates DT. But they are a little bit of a love em, or hate em band. Like so many other prog bands 🤣.
    Personally, they've never been a thing for me. The talent is unquestionable , but I've never been able to connect with them emotionally ¯⁠\⁠_⁠(⁠ツ⁠)⁠_⁠/⁠¯ .They have some epic pieces, but I've never made it through a full album yet. Different strokes my man . That's what makes the world go round. that and coffee. And bourbon....oh yeah ,and money......

    • @Heatwave9000
      @Heatwave9000 Рік тому

      Prog is listened to for technicality.

    • @3ggyt0ast
      @3ggyt0ast Рік тому

      @@Heatwave9000 that's one reason, sure :)

    • @6lillium
      @6lillium Рік тому

      There are plenty of bands that can do both. Some even say it about DT. They just don't connect with ME.

    • @acoolduckinabanana7274
      @acoolduckinabanana7274 Рік тому

      @@Heatwave9000 if that’s all you think prog is then boy do you have the wrong idea

  • @superpingo4566
    @superpingo4566 Рік тому

    non ce n è per nessuno.....