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Well, it's difficult to phrase, but... when I listen to them, I can tell that they are skilled musicians, but the music sounds like...they are trying too hard.
I don't know, it's not BAD music, but it's not too great either.
I don't know, it's not BAD music, but it's not too great either.
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i have to say i had always heard of them but had not listened to any of there music and then 5 days ago saw your post in the fav bands thread and decided to check them out and earlier today went and bought there octavirium album ( i think i spelled that right might not have if so forgive me ). and i already have the song lyrics for " these walls " memorized. anyway for the fact of introducing me to a kick ass band will give + rep.
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Dante1214 wrote...
Well, it's difficult to phrase, but... when I listen to them, I can tell that they are skilled musicians, but the music sounds like...they are trying too hard. I don't know, it's not BAD music, but it's not too great either.
Well, to each his own, I personally think they're amazing, but they aren't everybody's thing.
I especially like them because of the technicality that goes into their songs.
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Dream Theater is one of my favorite bands. Here is what I said in another thread.
But what really makes this band shine is that they simply don't do the standard. They deviate pretty far from it. They play in weird time signatures (5/8, anyone?), aren't mainstream, and incorporate a lot of different genres into their songs. Their declared band genre is "progressive rock", which isn't a very common one. Their level of expertise with their instruments is very high.
Their drummer, Mike Portnoy, is the youngest drummer inducted into the modern metal drummers' hall of fame, or something along those lines.
I'd have to recommend the song "These Walls" to get you started on them. Then, to hear their instrumental expertise, listen to "Panic Attack". These Walls is lyrically driven while Panic Attack is musically driven. Both are IMO amazing songs.
I'm with you all the way, though I put a different spin on why I like them. Most bands basically write a bunch of really similar songs, from form, harmony, everything. Dream Theatre really manipulates so many different aspects of music and does it well. They evolve the forms of their pieces and albums with meaning, they utilize rhythm and time in creative ways, they go outside the usual harmony of popular music. They have intelligent lyrics. Most groups are lucky if they can do one of those things well. Some can't do any well.
"Metropolis Part 2: Scenes from a Memory" is their best album.
Even if you don't particularly like their music, they can all play their instruments extremely well, and have an incredible ability to manipulate many of the different aspects of music. They don't just release album after album of the same stuff, nor do they simply rely on amusing lyrics to cover up for mediocre music.
A band like ACDC might have a rockin' sound, but all of their music is pretty much the same. There's nothing wrong with this if one enjoys the sound, but it gets repetitive to me. I guess this is the flip side of "trying too hard" as Shaggy puts it. I enjoy music that has a lot of variety and can make me think. Instead of everything being in three part song form, why is the structure the way it is? Instead of being based on a single riff, how are the themes used?
WhiteLion wrote...
beeza wrote...
I'd have to say Dream Theater is my favorite band. All the members attended Berkeley, so they're far from stupid, which is cool. Their songs have lyrics that convey a lot of meaning, and the vocalist has a wide range, which is always welcome.But what really makes this band shine is that they simply don't do the standard. They deviate pretty far from it. They play in weird time signatures (5/8, anyone?), aren't mainstream, and incorporate a lot of different genres into their songs. Their declared band genre is "progressive rock", which isn't a very common one. Their level of expertise with their instruments is very high.
Their drummer, Mike Portnoy, is the youngest drummer inducted into the modern metal drummers' hall of fame, or something along those lines.
I'd have to recommend the song "These Walls" to get you started on them. Then, to hear their instrumental expertise, listen to "Panic Attack". These Walls is lyrically driven while Panic Attack is musically driven. Both are IMO amazing songs.
I'm with you all the way, though I put a different spin on why I like them. Most bands basically write a bunch of really similar songs, from form, harmony, everything. Dream Theatre really manipulates so many different aspects of music and does it well. They evolve the forms of their pieces and albums with meaning, they utilize rhythm and time in creative ways, they go outside the usual harmony of popular music. They have intelligent lyrics. Most groups are lucky if they can do one of those things well. Some can't do any well.
"Metropolis Part 2: Scenes from a Memory" is their best album.
Even if you don't particularly like their music, they can all play their instruments extremely well, and have an incredible ability to manipulate many of the different aspects of music. They don't just release album after album of the same stuff, nor do they simply rely on amusing lyrics to cover up for mediocre music.
A band like ACDC might have a rockin' sound, but all of their music is pretty much the same. There's nothing wrong with this if one enjoys the sound, but it gets repetitive to me. I guess this is the flip side of "trying too hard" as Shaggy puts it. I enjoy music that has a lot of variety and can make me think. Instead of everything being in three part song form, why is the structure the way it is? Instead of being based on a single riff, how are the themes used?
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Woo Dream Theater! I'm just going to say that they're awesome. For current progressive metal bands I'd say they're the best at what they do. As for 'trying to hard' that's pretty much how most progressive metal bands sound, it's just how the genre appropriated itself. I personaly am not a fan of the vocals so much, but I do understand that James laBrie is quite well known for what he does. If you get a chance, watch the 'Live at Budokan' or 'Score' DVD's. They're pretty intense to watch if you never actually get a chance to see them live. Also, one of their live staples called 'Instrumedley' is especially interesting to watch.
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WhiteLion wrote...
A band like ACDC might have a rockin' sound, but all of their music is pretty much the same. There's nothing wrong with this if one enjoys the sound, but it gets repetitive to me. I guess this is the flip side of "trying too hard" as Shaggy puts it. I enjoy music that has a lot of variety and can make me think. Instead of everything being in three part song form, why is the structure the way it is? Instead of being based on a single riff, how are the themes used?Am I being quoted?
Hmm, Dream Theater. I've listened to them a few times, and I'm not quite sure what I think of them. I can't think they're bad, since I've listened to them on several different occasions, but I really don't remember what my opinion is of them. I do know that I have the band written down on a piece of paper with other music. That's something I often do; when I hear something I like, it'll write it down and check it out later. So, I must have really liked one of their songs.
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Nikon
FAKKU Old Guard
I think they are probably the most talented group of artists out there right now. I really enjoy their music and listen to every album they have all the time. I got into them when I went to see the Octavarium tour, as I'd never really heard them before, and I was hooked shortly thereafter. I'm looking forward to their next tour :)
And the new album comes out soon!
And the new album comes out soon!
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Panic Attack and Constant Motion are fantastic songs from Dream Theater. I haven't explored the rest of their music just yet, but I really dig their sound. Long and epic songs.
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Nikon
FAKKU Old Guard
Octavarium and Metropolis are both fantastic songs and well worth the time to listen to. I'm also a fan of Under a Glass Moon and Honor Thy Father.
