Dream Theater

Dream Theater

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Majes Ma jesty ty Dem Demos os

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1.1 Tra Track ck lis listi ting ng . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Ytsejam Ytse jam Records re-rele re-release ase track listing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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1.2 Pe Perso rsonne nnell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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1.3 Ref Refere erence ncess . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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When Drea Dream m and and Day Uni Unite te

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2.11 Hi 2. Hist stor oryy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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2.2 15th anni anniver versary sary perf performan ormance ce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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2.3 Crit Critica icall rece recepti ption on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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2.6 Ref Refere erence ncess . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Image Ima gess and Word ordss

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3.11 Hi 3. Hist stor oryy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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3.2 Rec Recept eptio ionn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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3.3 Ac Acco colad lades es . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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3.66 Ch 3. Char arts ts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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3.7 Cert Certific ificati ations ons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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3.8 Ref Refere erence ncess . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Awake Aw ake (Dre (Dream am Thea Theater ter album album))

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4.1 Bac Backg kgrou round nd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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4.2 Rec Record ording ing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Depar De partur turee of Moo Moore re . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Mixi Mi xing ng . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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4.33 So 4. Song ngss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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“A Mind Beside Itself”trilogy: Erotomani Erotomania, a, Voices, and The Silent Man . . . . . . . . .

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4.3. 4. 3.33

Lie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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4.3. 4. 3.44

Thee Mi Th Mirr rror or . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Lifting Lif ting Shad Shadows ows Off a Dre Dream am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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4.3. 4. 3.66

Scar Sc arre redd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Space-Dy Spac e-Dyee Ve Vest st . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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4.44 Ar 4. Artw twor orkk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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4.5 Rel Release ease and prom promotio otionn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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4.66 Tou 4. ouri ring ng . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 4.7 Rec Recept eptio ionn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 4.8 Tra Track ck lis listi ting ng . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 4.9 Chart posi positio tions ns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 4.10 Certific Certifications ations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 4.11 Personn Personnel el . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 4.12 Ref Reference erencess . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 5

A Chan Change ge of Sea Season sonss

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5.1 Tra Track ck lis listi ting ng . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 5.22 Cr 5. Cred edit itss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 5.3 Chart perf performan ormance ce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 5.4 Ref Refere erence ncess . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 6

Falli Fa lling ng in into to Infi Infini nity ty

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6.1 Bac Backg kgrou round nd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 6.2 Com Compos posit itio ionn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 6.33 Re 6. Rele leas asee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 6.4 Tra Track ck lis listi ting ng . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 6.5 Pe Perso rsonne nnell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 6.6 Chart perf performan ormance ce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 6.7 Ref Refere erence ncess . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 7

Metropol Metr opolis is Pt. Pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory Memory

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7.11 Hi 7. Hist stor oryy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 7.22 Sy 7. Syno nops psis is . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 7.3 Infl Influen uence cess . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 7.4 Rec Recept eptio ionn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 7.5 Tra Track ck lis listi ting ng . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 7.6 Chart perf performan ormance ce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 7.7 Pe Perso rsonne nnell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 7.8 Ref Refere erence ncess . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 7.9 Ex Exte terna rnall li links nks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 8

Six Degr Degrees ees of Inner Inner Turb Turbule ulence nce

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8.11 Co 8. Conc ncep eptt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 8.22 So 8. Song ngss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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8.3 Influences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 8.4 Track listing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 8.4.1

Disc one . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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Disc two . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

8.5 Chart performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 8.6 Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 8.7 References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 8.8 External links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 9

Train of Thought (Dream Theater album)

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9.1 Writing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 9.2 Songs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 9.3 Track listing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 9.4 Chart performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 9.5 Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 9.5.1

Additional personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

9.6 References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 9.7 External links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 10 Octavarium (album)

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10.1 Background . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 10.2 Concept . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 10.2.1 Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 10.2.2 Artwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 10.3 Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 10.3.1 Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 10.4 Touring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 10.5 Track listing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 10.6 Chart positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 10.7 Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 10.8 References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 11 Systematic Chaos

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11.1 Background . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 11.2 Songs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 11.2.1 In the Presence of Enemies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 11.2.2 Forsaken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 11.2.3 Constant Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 11.2.4 The Dark Eternal Night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 11.2.5 Repentance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 11.2.6 Prophets of War . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 11.2.7 The Ministry of Lost Souls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

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11.3 Release and promotion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 11.4 Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 11.5 Track listing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 11.5.1 Special edition bonus DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 11.6 Chart positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 11.7 Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 11.8 References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 11.9 Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 12 Black Clouds & Silver Linings

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12.1 History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 12.1.1 Lyrical themes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 12.2 Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 12.3 Track listing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 12.3.1 Special edition tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 12.3.2 Deluxe collector's edition box set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 12.4 Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 12.5 Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 12.6 References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 13 A Dramatic Turn of Events

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13.1 Background . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 13.1.1 Search for a new drummer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 13.1.2 Writing and recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 13.2 Composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 13.3 Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 13.4 Critical reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 13.4.1 Supporting tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 13.5 Track listing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 13.6 Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 14 Dream Theater (album)

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14.1 Background . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 14.2 Composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 14.3 Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 14.4 Critical reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 14.4.1 Supporting tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 14.5 Track listing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 14.6 Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 14.7 Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 14.8 References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 15 The Astonishing

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15.1 Background . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 15.2 Synopsis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 15.2.1 Act 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 15.2.2 Act 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 15.3 Composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 15.4 Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 15.5 Critical reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 15.5.1 Supporting tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 15.6 Track listing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 15.7 Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 15.8 Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 15.9 References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 15.10External links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 15.11Text and image sources, contributors, and licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 15.11.1 Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 15.11.2 Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 15.11.3 Content license . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Chapter 1

Majesty Demos The Majesty Demos are

the first recorded attempts of Kevin Moore – keyboards on tracks 18-23 progressive band Dream Theater, under their original John Myung – bass name, Majesty. The original 1986 tape contained six tracks which were recorded on Mike Portnoy's analog John Petrucci – guitars 4-track recorder, and another 4-track recorder obtained from friends at Berklee College of Music. All the band Mike Portnoy – drums; keyboards on track 6 members were about 19 years old at the time of the recording. Only 1,000 copies were recorded on cassette tape and distributed to fans and rock and metal maga- 1.3 References zines. Portnoy gave one copy to Jim Matheos of Fates Warning, a move that was instrumental in the band's [1] Allmusic review break into the progressive rock scene. The line-up on the initial recording was keyboardist Kevin Moore, bassist [2] Inside Sleeve of Dream Theater - Official Bootleg - The Majesty Demos 1985-1986 - Ytse Jam Records John Myung, guitarist John Petrucci, and drummer Mike Portnoy. Chris Collins, the band's singer at the time, had been introduced to the band after a friend heard a demo of him singing a note-for-note version of Queensrÿche's “Queen of the Reich ”. •

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Seventeen tracks were released by Ytse Jam Records under the title The Berklee Demos and were recorded earlier by Portnoy, Petrucci and Myung at Berklee Music College. These tracks are instrumental. Tracks 11-17 (seven guitar miniatures, recorded by Petrucci and Portnoy late one night to demonstrate double-tracking the guitar). The songs on The Berklee Demos does not include keyboards, except for the cover of Rush's“YYZ”on which Portnoy plays keyboards. These recordings include versions of “Another Won,” “Two Far,”and“Your Majesty”which would alllater appear on The Majesty Demos, thoughoriginally they were instrumentals without keyboards. It is for this reason that these three songs actually appear twice on the Ytse Jam Records re-release, as the CD is a combination of the Berklee Demos and the Majesty Demos. * [2]

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Track listing Ytsejam Records re-release track listing

Personnel

Chris Collins – vocals on tracks 18-23 1

Chapter 2

When Dream and Day Unite When Dream and Day Unite is the debut studio album

resulting in a small club tour for the album only in the New York area. They also produced two singles,“Status Seeker”and“Afterlife”, whose remixes whose remixes and and single edits for radio were done by Terry by Terry Brown of Brown of Rush Rush production production * * fame. [1] [2] [2] Due Due to tensions within the band and creative differences, Dominici was fired from the band and they were without a lead singer until late 1990. * [3]

by American progressive metal/ metal/progressive rock band Dream Theater, Theater, released on March 6, 1989 through Mechanic/MCA chanic/MCA Reco Records rds.. Thealb The album um is compo composed sed mainl mainlyy of material that originally surfaced during the band's early years as Majesty, and is the only Dream Theater album to feature Charlie feature Charlie Dominic Dominicii on vocals, as James as James LaBrie replaced replaced Dominici as the lead vocalist on subsequent subsequent albums.

anniversary ary performa performance nce Although this album does not have a title track, the quote 2.2 15th annivers “when dream and day unite”appears in the album's closing track “Only a Matter of Time”. On the 15th anniversary of the album, the band performed formed it in its entirety in Los Angeles. Angeles. Furthermore, Furthermore, during two additional songs in the encore, special guests Dominici and Derek and Derek Sherinian (both Sherinian (both now former Dream 2.1 2.1 History tory Theater members) performed along with the rest of the band; however, however, original original keyboardist Kevin keyboardist Kevin Moore did The band originally formed in 1985 by founding mem- not appear. The entire performance performance was recorded recorded live bers John bers John Myung (bass), Myung (bass), Mike Portnoy Portnoy (drums), and and later released on CD and DVD under the title When John Petrucci (guitar) Petrucci (guitar) under the name Majesty, which Dream and Day Reunite through Portnoy's Portnoy's independent independent was inspired by Portnoy's commentary on the ending of label YtseJam Records. Records. The album also featured featured a live "Bastille Day" Day" by Rush by Rush.. After After the band band found found a keykey- version of “Metropolis ̶Part I”, which was originally boardist in schoolmate Kevin schoolmate Kevin Moore, Moore, the band hosted au- from rom the the band's band's199 19922 album album Imag Images es and Words ,andaperditions and settled on Chris on Chris Collins as Collins as the lead vocalist. formance of a B-side from Awake called “To Live ForThe band, still titled Majesty, Majesty, recorded The Majesty De- ever”, both originally written shortly after the release of between 1985 and 1986, but shortly after was forced When Dream And Day Unite, and played live on the tour mos between * * to change their name after another band threatened le- for the album. [4] [5] gal action. While touring around New York, Collins left left the band, and the band went through many lead singers before settling with experienced vocalist Charlie Do- 2.3 Criti Critical cal recept receptio ion n minici.. Unable minici Unable to come up with a replacement name for for their band, Portnoy's father suggested the name Dream When Dream and Day Unite did not receive much attenTheater, which was the name of a nearby movie the- tion upon release, but due to the commercial success of ater. ater. They They adopted adopted the name, and eventu eventuall allyy signed signed Images and Words , the album would later receive crititheir first recording contract to Mechanic/ Mechanic/MCA MCA.. The al- cal reviews reviews and criticism from from many resources. Robert bum was then recorded during the summer of 1988 at Taylor of AllMusic of AllMusic remarked remarked an obvious Queensrÿche obvious Queensrÿche Kajem/Victory Studios in Gladwyne, Pennsylvania, no- influence in the band's “progressive metal”music and table for the recording of Operati Operation: on: Mind Mindcrim crimee by defined Petrucci and Portnoy “competent musicians”, Queensryche.. Queensryche whose “individual styles were not yet refined"; he critiWith the relatively warm reception of their original demos, the band expected their debut album to be received with much fanfare and buzz, but the album went largely unnoticed by the music scene, and eventually eventually led to Mechanic/MCA cutting their contract ties with the band,

cized the “subpar singing, too many metal clichés, and poor product production ion”, but adde addedd that that the the albu album m has has“enough interesting playing to make it a worthwhile listen for fans of this this genre genre..”* [6] Canadian journalist journalist Marti Martinn Po Popoff poff re“ viewed positively the album which contained startingly 2

2.6. REFERE REFERENCES NCES

progress progressiv ivee yetver yet veryy heavy heavy and explosi explosive ve prog prog metal metal”,but criticized the “clattery, clattery, thin production of Terry of Terry Date" Date" and the sound of keyboards keyboards and drums.* [7] This is Dream Theater's first and only album not to chart on the Billboard 200. 200.* [8]

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Trac Track k list listin ing g

All music composed by Dream Theater, except where noted.

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Charlie Dominici – Dominici – lead lead vocals

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Kevin Moore – Moore – keyboard keyboard

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John Myung – Myung – bass bass

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Mike Portnoy – Portnoy – drums drums

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Dream Theatre - producers - producers

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Ref Referen erence cess

[1] Status Seeker (CD single sleeve). Dream Theatre. Theatre. New New York: Mechanic Records. 1989. CD 45-17783. [2] Afterlife (CD single sleeve). Dream Theatre. Theatre. New York: Mechanic Records. 1989. CD 45-17784. [3] “Dream Theater - When Dream and Day Unite review” . Mike Portnoy.com. Retrieved 2017-01-25. [4] “Dream Theater Tourography: When Dream and Tour Unite 10/14/1989 Bay Shore, Long Island, NY, USA”. Mike Portnoy.com. Retrieved 2016-02-28. [5] “Dream Theater Tourography: When Dream and Tour Unite 11/14/1989 New York City, NY, USA”. Mi Mike ke Portnoy.com. Portnoy.com. Retrieved 2016-02-28. [6] Taylor, Taylor, Robert. “Dream Theater - When Dream and Day Unite review”. AllMusic . All Media Network. Network. Retrieved 2017-01-25.

3 [7] Popoff, Popoff, Marti Martinn (1 Novembe Novemberr 2005). The The Collector's Collector's Guide Guide to Heavy Metal: Volume 2: The Eighties . Burlington, Ontario,, Canada tario Canada:: Collector's Guide Publishing. Publishing. p. 102. ISBN 978-1894959315. 978-1894959315. [8] “Artist Chart History - Dream Theater > Albums”. Media. Retrieved 2016-06Billboard . Nielsen Business Media. 23.

Chapter 3

Images and Words Images and Words is the second studio album by Ameri-

ing“Fatez Warning”in the credits credits of Images and Words .

can progress progressive ivemetal metal//rock band Dream Theater Theater,, release releasedd Images and Words was was played in its entirety on several on July 7, 1992 through ATCO through ATCO Records. Records. It is is the the first first occasions during the European leg of the 2007 “Chaos Dream Dream Theater Theater release release to featur featuree Jame Jamess LaBri LaBriee on vocals. vocals. in Motion Motion”tour, tour, in celebr celebrati ation on of its 15thanni 15th anniver versary. sary.* [3] The album maintains its position as the band's most com- On July 7, 2012, at a concert in Austin, in Austin, Texas, Texas, the songs mercially successful studio album to date, and the song “Pull Me Under,”“Another Day,”and “Metropolis” "Pull Me Under" Under" has the distinction of being the only were were perf performed ormed as an enco encore re to cele celebra brate te the the album' album'ss 20th 20th top 10 hit (radio or otherwise) the band has had to date. anniversary. Additionally,“Surrounded”was performed performed This This parti particu cular lar song song has also also had more more rece recent nt succe success ss as it during the main set. has appeared in the 2008 video game Guitar Hero World In 2013, the album was reissued on vinyl on vinyl as as a limited ediTour . * tion 180 gr. double LP. [4]

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History tory 3.2 3.2

After Charlie After Charlie Dominici's Dominici's departure from Dream Theater, the band auditioned nearly 200 people across the nation before James before James LaBrie, LaBrie, then of the Canadian glam Canadian glam metal band Winter band Winter Rose, Rose, sent the band an audition audition tape. After a short jam session, he was named Dream Theater's new lead singer, and remained so ever since.

Rece Recept ptiion

The album album has recei received ved mainly mainly positi positive ve revie reviews ws from from music critics since its release. The German magazine Rock elected Images and Words Album of the the Mont Monthh and Hard elected Words Album lauded Dream Theater, using “the old 70's term 'Supergroup'"; according to the reviewer, they set “standards and still perfect them, although they hardly appear to do so”and, and, even even cons consid ideri ering ng themany influen influence cess in their their music, the “versatility, the linking of different grooves and melody elements within each songs”shows how Dream Theater are“style-transcending style-transcending like no other other band.”* [8] In another contemporary review, Select gave gave the album a lowe lowerr rating rating,, ref referrin erringg to the the album album as“elaborate, elaborate, layered layered prog-metal”and state statedd that that“if thiswasa thiswasa book book,, it'd t'd befor befor * the coffee-t coffee-tabl able, e, glossy glossy but not essentia essential.l.”[9] PhilCarte Phil Carterr of AllMusic was was taken taken by the the band band memb members ers'“ ' impressive ability on their respective instruments ”and by LaBrie's vocal range, writing also that the album is an “excellent lent mix of progress progressiv ivee metal metal styling stylingss with with heartf heartfelt eltvoc vocals als * and thought-prov thought-provoking oking lyrics lyrics”. [5] Met Metal al St Storm ormreviewer reviewer calls Images and Words “a masterpiece masterpiece and also an historical album”, because it “brought brought something totally new new to thescene, thescene, this this famous amous progr progres essi sive veme metalsound talsound that that * would would become become Dream Dream Theate Theater's r's signat signature ure”. [7] Canadian journalist Martin journalist Martin Popoff in Popoff in his Collector's Guide to Heavy Metal praised the band's musicianship and “the tricky arrangements ”, but was not thrilled by the album, which he found“a bit too self-aware and calculated to be in the true spirit of progressive rock.”* [6]

With LaBrie on board, the band was signed to a sevenalbum contract by ATCO by ATCO Records, Records, and shortly after began recording their new album in late 1991. The lead single, "Pull "Pull Me Under", Under", gained the band considerable commercial success with its airplay on MTV on MTV and and radio, garnering them a top 10 hit on Billboard ' ' s Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. Tracks chart. When the album was released, it sold at a steady pace, helped by an extensive world tour. Dream Theater originally intended to release a double album, but this was rejected by ATCO, causing several songs to be omitted from from the album. One of these songs, "A Change of Seasons, Seasons,”would later be re-recorded by the band and released on an EP of the same name in 1995.* [2] The song "Take "Take the Time" Time" includes samples from Kurtis from Kurtis Blow's Blow 's “Christmas Rappin'" (“Hold it now”), Frank ), Frank Zappa's Zappa 's "Dancin' "Dancin' Fool" Fool" (“Wait a minute”), and Public and Public Enemy's Enemy 's“Powe Powerr to the the Peop People le”, “ ( Come Come on”). In 1991, 1991, James LaBrie had LaBrie had appeared as a guest vocalist on Fates on Fates Warning's Warning 's 1991 album Parallels , for which which the band band were were credited as“Dream Theatre”in the“special thanks”of the album's credits. Dream Theater responded responded by thank4

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Images and Words was a moderate commercial hit, reaching number 61 on the US Billboard 200 chart.* [10] It is

also Dream Theater's only album to be certified gold by the RIAA,* [11] and remains their best-selling album to date, selling more than six hundred thousand copies.* [12]

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Accolades

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Steve Regina – assistant engineer

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Ted Jensen – masteringat Sterling Sound, New York

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On April 9, 2013, Images and Words won Loudwire' s fan- 3.7 voted March Metal Madness award for best metal album of all time.* [13] The song “Under a Glass Moon”was awarded the 98th best guitar solo by About.com expert.* [14] In October 2011, Images and Words was ranked number 7 on Guitar World magazine's top ten list of guitar albums of 1992.* [15] In 2015, the album was ranked first on the website Prog Report's list of the top 50 progressive rock albums of 1990-2015. Four other Dream Theater albums made the list: Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory (third), Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence (14th), Awake (18th), and Train of Thought (38th).* [16]

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Larry Freemantle - art direction

Charts Certifications References

[1] Images and Words, Dreamtheater.net [2] Portnoy, Mike. “A Change of Seasons in Images and Words”. About Mike - FAQ . Mike Portnoy.com. Retrieved 30 September 2013. [3] “Dream Theatre News Archive 2007: Dream Theater kick off 2007/2008 World Tour with I&W anniversary performance ”. Dream Theatre Official Website. 4 June 2007. Archived from the original on 1 March 2008. Retrieved 2017-01-26. [4] Images and Words (LP Sleeve). Dream Theater. Merrick, New York: Enjoy The Ride Records. 2013. ETR-021.

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Track listing

All music composed by Dream Theater, except “Wait for Sleep”by Kevin Moore.

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Personnel

Dream Theater •

James LaBrie – lead vocals

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John Petrucci – guitar, background vocals

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Kevin Moore – keyboard

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John Myung – bass

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[6] Popoff, Martin (August 1, 2007). The Collector's Guide to Heavy Metal: Volume 3: The Nineties . Burlington, Ontario, Canada: Collector's Guide Publishing. p. 128. ISBN 978-1-894959-62-9. [7] “Dream Theater - Images and Words”. Metal Storm. 9 January 2004. Retrieved 2017-01-26. [8] Breusch, Matthias (1992). “Review Album des Monats: Dream Theater - Images and Words”. Rock Hard (in German). No. 63. Retrieved 2017-01-26. [9] Blellcock, Marilla (September 1992).“Reviews”. Select . p. 89.

[10] “Dream Theater Awards”. AllMusic . AllMediaNetwork. Archived from the original on 14 January 2016. Retrieved Mike Portnoy – drums, percussion, background vo2017-01-26. cals on “Pull Me Under”

Additional musicians •

[5] Carter, Phil. “Dream Theater - Images and Words review”. AllMusic . All Media Network. Retrieved 201701-26.

[11] “RIAA Searchable Database: search for Dream Theater” . Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 2017-01-26.

Jay Beckenstein – soprano saxophone on “Another [12] “Gigantour: Sales Update”. Blabbermouth.net. 4 August Day” 2005. Retrieved 2017-01-26.

Production •

David Prater – producer, mixing,

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Doug Oberkircher – engineer, mixing

[13] Hartmann, Graham (9 April 2013). “Dream Theater's 'Images and Words' Wins March Metal Madness 2013 ”. Loudwire . Retrieved 2017-01-26. [14] Cross, Dan. “100 Greatest Guitar Solos”. About.com. Retrieved 2017-01-26.

6 [15] Grassi, Tony. “Photo Gallery: The Top 10 Guitar Albums of 1992”. GuitarWorld.com. Retrieved October 24, 2011. [16] “Top 50 Prog Albums 1990-2015”. The Prog Report.com. 7 July 2015. Retrieved 3 August 2015. [17] “Album – Dream Theater, Images andWords”. Charts.de (in German). Media Control Charts. Retrieved 26 January 2017.

CHAPTER 3. IMAGES AND WORDS

Chapter 4

Awake (Dream Theater album) Awake is the third studio album by American progressive

Man”. metal/rock band Dream Theater, released on October 4, 1994 through East West Records. It was the last Dream Theater album to feature keyboardist Kevin Moore, who announced his decision to leave the band during the 4.1 Background recording of the album. After a month-long break, Dream Theater started workMuch of the material for Awake was written in writing ing on their third studio album in February 1994. The sessions between February and April 1994, during which band's two-month writing sessions were located at Prince Dream Theater were under pressure from their record Studios, New York City. The lack of a leader within the label to produce an album as successful as Images and band increased tensions in what were already tense sesWords (1992) with a single similar to "Pull Me Under". sions. Keyboardist Kevin Moore noted at the time that The label wanted the band to produce a more metal“there are arguments that last forever because there's nooriented album, hoping it would be easier to market. body to come in and draw the line ”.* [2]“When it came John Purdell and Duane Baron produced, engineered and to the music, you had [guitarist] John Petrucci and I playmixed the album. The album's cover, designed by the ing the roles we still kind of play, and Kevin was also a band, features numerous references to the album's lyrics. forceful element,”drummer MikePortnoy said.“In those Dream Theater auditioned for keyboardists to replace days, [bassist] John Myung was a little bit more out of his Moore for the upcoming world tour and eventually hired shell, so the bass was a bit more predominant in the band. Derek Sherinian. He had just two weeks to learn two The fighting never came to blows, but there was a lot of hours of complex music before the tour started. Sherinian bickering over every single element, like the fine details initially took up the position on a trial basis and was asked of what the third note on the sixty-fourth bar should be. ” to become a full member during the tour. After the first * [3] leg of the tour, vocalist James LaBrie suffered a vioThe success of Dream Theater's previous album, Images lent case of food poisoning, severely damaging his vocal and Words , particularly the single “Pull Me Under”, cords. His singing became unpredictable, leading LaBrie put pressure on the band to produce a similarly successto become depressed for much of the tour. His voice only ful follow-up album.“Somebody once said that you have started recovering on the tour for Six Degrees of Inner your whole life to prepare for your first album and have Turbulence in 2002. The Great Hanshin earthquake hit about two months to prepare the follow-up, and that was while the band was touring in Japan. very much the situation we faced in early 1994, ”PortReleased at the height of the popularity of grunge mu- noy noted.* [2] The popularity of alternative metal and sic, Awake initially received mixed reviews; more recent groove metal meant that the band's record label, East reviews regard the album as one of the band's finest. West, were keen for the band to create a heavier, darker The album peaked at 32 on the US Billboard 200, the album.* [3] Awake saw Petrucci use a seven-string guitar highest position a Dream Theater album would reach on for the first time, establishing a more riff-based writing that chart until 2007's Systematic Chaos , which peaked at style. “This style would further cement the fusion of 19.* [1]“Lie”,“Caught in a Web”and“TheSilent Man” metal and progressive music, which is what Dream Thewere released as singles but failed to be as successful as ater are known for,”Petrucci said. “I think it paved the “Pull Me Under”had been. The band's record label con- way for many of ourstrongest andheaviest later songs like sideredthealbum a commercial failure, which would lead 'A Change of Seasons', 'The Glass Prison' and 'The Dark to the band being pressured to write more radio-friendly Eternal Night'.”* [4] Vocalist James LaBrie described his songs on their subsequent studio album. vocals on Awake as “more varied and a lot more aggres* There is no title track on the album, but the lyric awake sive” [5] than on Images and Words to the extent that may think the band had a new singer for the alappears in the songs“Innocence Faded”and“The Silent people * bum. [5] 7

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Recording

The recording sessions for the album began in May 1994 at One On One Studios in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, with overdub work done at Devonshire Studios in Los Angeles.* [6]* [7] John Purdell and Duane Baron, whose credits included Ozzy Osbourne's No More Tears (1991), were hiredto produce thealbum.* [6] Theband̶who had a difficult relationship with David Prater, the producer on Images and Words ̶enjoyed working with Purdell and Baron. “I think everyone felt we were able to express ourselves a lot more genuinely,”Petrucci said. “The experience from the road, learning more about our sound and what we like and don't like enabled us to be more prepared. The producers were totally into capturing that and being patient with us. So everybody walked away being completely satisfied with their performances and their sounds.”* [7] 4.2.1

Departure of Moore

ried, Portnoy and Petrucci had girlfriends and Myung, according to Portnoy, “was kind of in his own world” .* [12] Portnoy speculated that any resentment or jealousy Moore felt because of this may have influenced his decision. After leaving Dream Theater, Moore continued to release music, musically far-removed from his work with the band.* [12] 4.2.2

Mixing

Awake was

mixed at Unique Studios, New York City. When mixing, Purdell and Baron were initially joined by the remaining members of the band. “We were all in the studio when it firststarted and itwas just unfair to the producers,”vocalist James LaBrie said.“Obviously each guy was focusing on hisinstrument, so it was like 'Wait, I want me up more!' So they were trying to please everyone and you just can't do that.”* [13] The band had to be banned from the mixing sessions to allow Purdell and Baron to mix the album to a high enough standard. * [7] “The one great thing, though - even though we were out of the studio - was that they were aware of what we wanted and didn't want,”LaBrie said. “When David Prater mixed Images and Words it was really unfortunate because he forgot to bring some sections out and he really didn't understand what we wanted from the final music. When Duane and John went in, they knew everything that needed tobethereandhowwewantedittoberepresented.”* [13]

Towards the end of the recording sessions, Kevin Moore announced to his bandmates that he was leaving the band.* [8] Petrucci, who was childhood friends with the keyboardist, found the news particularly hard to take.* [9]* [10] Myung noted that the announcement “didn't come out of the blue”.* [11] LaBrie noticed changes in Moore at the end of the Images and Words tour. “He seemed to be more distant and wrapped up in himself... It wasn't that he was rude or unpleasant with anyone,”he said. “But when Mike, John Petrucci and 4.3 Songs John Myung were in the rehearsal studio putting together the music for Awake, he wasn't there as he had been in 4.3.1 6:00 the past. And when he was there, the guys told me he'd be sitting reading a magazine when they were trying to The album's opening track,“6:00”, features lyrics writwork out riffs.”* [11] “After the record was recorded ten by Moore, hinting at the growing distance between in Los Angeles, he returned to New York, sold his be- him and the rest of the band. Petrucci wrote the lyrics of longings, packed everything into his station wagon and “Innocence Faded”, inspired by his deteriorating friendsaid 'I'm moving away from Long Island,'" Dream The- ship with Moore.“The way I wrote lyrics a lot of the time ater's co-manager Jim Pitulski recalled. “So I asked him is that I'll take an initial spark of an idea... But then I'll where he was moving to, and he said, 'I'll let you know kind of generalize and add in other situations,”Petrucci when I get there.' He really had no idea what he was do- said.“So I couldn't say it was solely about that, but it was ing and he just started driving across the country. I kind definitely inspired by that. There was a feeling of it not of admired that.”* [10] being the same way it had been, and the realization that Moore stated that he decided to leave because his ap- things were not always going to remain the same. ”* [14] proach to writing music had changed. He had become more interested in writing and recording his own material.* [8] Myung said that Moore left the band out of 4.3.2 A Mind Beside Itself trilogy: Ero“peace of mind and what he wanted to do musically that tomania, Voices, and The Silent Man * he couldn't do in the band ”. [11] The band's business manager, Rob Shore, suggested that the idea of pro- “Erotomania ”, “Voices”and “The Silent Man”form longed touring was a contributing factor in Moore's de- a three-part suite titled "A Mind Beside Itself". Portnoy cision.* [12] Describing Moore as “a very private per- stated that the instrumental “Erotomania ”was written son”,* [12] Portnoy thought that he might have left be- “off the cuff”* [14] as“a bit of a joke and parody”.* [14] cause “the whole machine of the music business just Petrucci penned the lyrics to “Voices”, dealing with the wasn't his cup of tea”.* [12] When Moore announced his subject of mental illness. He researched schizophrenia decision to leave, he was single, while LaBrie was mar- and similar disorders and used religious terms “to make “

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things more vivid”.* [15] “When I was writing it, I saw “Rock the Casbah”, while present on the working demo, these terms and medical things that were just brilliant, ” were removed entirely for the final release. he said. “Like there was a guy who felt that his skin was inside out. I read that and was like 'Oh my God! That's unbelievable; I've got to write about that.'"* [15] 4.3.7 Space-Dye Vest Petrucci wrote the music and lyrics to the acoustic “The Silent Man”. LaBrie described the lyrics as dealing with Main article: Space-Dye Vest “communication breakdown, for instance between a father and a son. We feel that we have to play certain roles “Space-Dye Vest”was written by Moore, who brought when around one of our parents, and we never really get the piece into the studio as a completed song. to know the real person. I'm lucky that I behave with my own father like I would a friend. We can joke around and go for a beer.”* [14] 4.4 Artwork 4.3.3

Lie

“Lie”, the lead single from Awake, demonstrates the

heavier, darker style of the album. The song is a live staple of the band. 4.3.4

The Mirror

Larry Freemantle, who had designed the cover of Images and Words , provided the artwork for Awake. As with Images and Words , the band instructed Freemantle to include several lyrical references in the cover, such as a clock showing the time 6:00, a mirror and a spider in the middle of a web. “The band were very definite about what they wanted, and where they wanted it,”Freemantle said.“The mirror was to be buried in the sand with a factory in the background, so it was just a case of putting it together.”* [20] Access Images, the company Freemantle had used for Images and Words , had broken up, meaning that he had to put the cover together using stock images himself. “It was done really quickly and I always felt frustrated with that sleeve as I lost too much time on it,” Freemantle said. “I was always up against deadlines on certain things and it got away from me.”* [20]

Portnoy wrote the lyrics to “The Mirror”, describing his battle with alcoholism. He would return to the subject on later Dream Theater albums with his Twelve-step Suite.* [16] “Lie”was originally part of “The Mirror” , but LaBrie thought it was strong enough to be a song in itself. “I remember one of the first tapes [the band] sent me to start jamming with up in Canada was 'The Mirror',” LaBrie said. “We used to jam instrumentally to it on the last tour and then we built it into a song, with the lyrics and melodies but also within the song was 'Lie'. I heard 4.5 Release and promotion this groove and I was going 'Oh my God, that's a song in itself!' So I called up the guys and said 'Man, I really Awake was released on October 4, 1994 through East feel strong about this song. Can't we take that groove and West Records.* [3]* [17] LaBrie consideredthe album's title to be“the perfect word to describe the album's lyrics. build a song?'"* [17] What we're basically talking about is the awareness of your existence - becoming closer and more in touch with yourself and ultimately discovering what works best for 4.3.5 Lifting Shadows Off a Dream you as an individual as you try to get through life. ”* [20] “Lifting Shadows Off a Dream”began as a poem and two Portnoy dedicated the album to his biggest inspiration, * chords brought to the band by Myung.“We worked on it, Frank Zappa, who died in 1993. [21] racked our brains, recorded the jam and by the end of the The album sold 36,160 copies the first week it was renight we were like 'Ahh fuck it. This sucks,'" Petrucci released.* [22] "Lie", the album's lead single, was released called. “We came by the next day, listened to the record- in late September. The accompanying music video feaing and thought it could be really cool. All of a sudden it tured the band, then a four-piece, playing the track at varevolved into this song. ”* [18] ious locations in New York City, including the Brooklyn Bridge, Tribeca and a tunnel in Manhattan (which had to be temporarily closed in order to complete the shoot). It 4.3.6 Scarred was hoped that “Lie”would be as successful as “Pull Me Under”had been, but the single failed to make an imThe lyrics to “Scarred”were initially inspired by a pact on the charts.* [17] “Caught in a Web”and “The mishearing of the lyrics to The Clash's "Rock the Cas- Silent Man”were the album's second and third singles bah".* [19] The song eventually took on a darker tone respectively. Portnoy was keen to direct the music video as the tempo changed and guitarist John Petrucci began for “The Silent Man”, but East West only offered him writing lyrics about depression. The lines inspired by a co-directing credit with Pamela Birkhead. On the day

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of the shoot, Portnoy became violently ill, and when not without Moore and were out of practise from not having needed to perform rested in his tour bus bunk.* [23] played live for some time.* [27] Rudess eventually joined Dream Theater as a full band member in 1999.* [28]

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Touring

Derek Sherinian was hired to play keyboards on the Waking Up the World tour in October 1994, but was not made a full member of the band until February 1995.

With Moore no longer a member of Dream Theater, the band needed to find a replacement keyboardist for the forthcoming world tour in support of Awake. Before the tour started, the band had a headlining concert on September 9, 1994 at the Foundations Forumin Burbank, California. The album was to be unveiled in a live setting for the first time.* [24] Jordan Rudess' audition impressed the band, with Portnoy claiming that it had “blown his mind”* [25] and that Rudess was the “best keyboard player we'd ever seen”.* [25] Rudess accepted the band's offer to perform with them at the Burbank show, but decided against joining the band for the entire tour. At the same time, he had received an offer to perform with the Dixie Dregs for shorter runs of shows and had a job with Kurzweil. Rudess also had a young family and was unsure if Dream Theater “was just going to be a flash in the pan”.* [26]“I decided I would be better off going with the Dregs, continuing with Kurzweil and being around for my family as much as possible,”Rudess said.* [26] The show was not a success: the band were nervous of playing

The band held another round of auditions and were impressed with Derek Sherinian. Sherinian, who studied at Berklee College of Music the year before Petrucci, Portnoy and Myung did, had previously played with Alice Cooper and Kiss and enjoyed similar music to the other members of Dream Theater.* [29] He was offered the position on a trial basis at the beginning of October 1994, giving him just two weeks to learn two hours of highly complex music.* [30] “It's one thing going in to play for an artist with hit songs that you've heard since you were a kid, and the songs are ingrained in your mind, ”Sherinian said.“It was another thing altogether going in with music you've never heard before that is totally off the charts as far as technical prowess... But it is amazing what one will do to ascend... when I was in New York at the rehearsals, I would play the songs at night over and over on a loop so that I would be subliminally programmed and it would ingrain it in my head.”* [31] Sherinian was officially asked to join the band as a full member in February 1995.* [32] The US leg of the Waking Up The World tour began on October 20, 1994 andfinished on December 9.* [31] Over Christmas, LaBrie went on holiday to Cuba with his wife, where he had violent food poisoning.* [33] Upon his return home he consultedan ears, nose and throatspecialist, who told LaBrie that he had ruptured his vocal cords, advising him not to sing for six months to a year. “I was in total shock and devastated,”LaBrie said.“OntheUSleg I had been so psyched and couldn't wait to blow everyone away around the rest of the world. We weren't in a position for me to take a six-month break so I had to keep touring.”* [34] LaBrie was able to continue performing, but his voice became unpredictable. “It was absolutely miserable, and it was an extremely dark and depressing period for me,”he recalled. “Literally every fucking night on the European leg, I wouldn't know if my voice would be there or if it would cooperate... I didn't feel that my voice really started to come back until maybe the Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence tour in 2002. That's when I started to feel my range and strength coming back.”* [35] The Great Hanshin earthquakestruck Japan while Dream Theater were touring there. * [36] Although none of the band was injured, they seriously considered calling off the tour, but only ended up canceling one show. The band held a minute's silence at every show in Japan in memory of those who had died.* [37] During the soundchecks for the Japanese shows, the band rehearsed a series of cover songs. These were performed at a special coversonly show in Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, London. The show, performed to an invitation-only audience of three hundred, featured guest musicians such as Barney Greenway, Steve Hogarth, Steve Rothery and Steve Howe.* [38] A selection of covers and medleys performed by Dream Theater at this show were released on A Change of Seasons .* [39]

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and “Space-Dye Vest”as the best tracks.* [40] Metal Storm praised “6:00”and the “A Mind Beside Itself” suite.* [50] Awake peaked at 32 on the Billboard 200, remaining in the charts for six weeks. This would remain the In a 1995 Guitar World interview, Chuck Schuldiner band's highest-charting release in the US until System- praised Awake and the band Dream Theater in general, atic Chaos in 2007, was eventually topped by 2009's claiming that“their music is very complex, but they defiBlack Clouds & Silver Linings , which peaked at No. nitely havehooks, which is crucial to makingmusic listen6.* [1] The album peaked in the top 20 in four coun- able”, citing them as an influence on the more progressive tries.* [44]* [45]* [46]* [47] Derek Oliver, Dream The- nature of his band Death's later material as opposed to ater's label representative, considered the album to be a the stagnant death metal scene at the time.* [52] In 2005, commercial failure. This led to the band once again work- Awake was ranked number 390 in Rock Hard magazine's ing with David Prater on A Change of Seasons and to the book of The 500 Greatest Rock & Metal Albums of All record label putting increasing pressure on the band to Time.* [53] In July 2014, the album was ranked number 1 make songs on their next studio album, Falling into Infin- in Guitar World magazine's list of “Superunknown: 50 Iconic Albums That Defined 1994 ”.* [54] ity, more commercial and radio-friendly.* [48]* [49] In spite of the plentiful redeeming features on Awake, press reviews were generally subdued. It must of course be rememberedthat it was released just as the shoegazing, miserable purveyors of thefad known asgrunge were taking hold. The British press in particular seemed dazzled by the work of Kurt Cobain and his cohorts, and anything that wasn't based around three chords or packed with lyrics championing depression as a lifestyle choice was in for a hard ride. “ ”

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Certifications

–Rich Wilson, Lifting Shadows * [20] Upon release, Awake received mixed reviews. Q wrote 4.11 Personnel that “fans of Marillion may well love this, and even the sceptical listener can enjoy the crunching, radio-friendly 4.12 References chorusesof 'Scarred' and'Caught in a Web'.”* [42] Guitar World ranked the album as one of the top ten releases of the year, stating that “this shred party left me punch [1] “Dream Theater Album & Song Chart History”. Billboard . Nielsen Business Media. Archived from the drunk and, for once in my life, fully Awake.”* [41] original on 4 August 2010. Retrieved 2010-08-05. Metal Hammer dismissed Awake as “musical masturbation":* [20] “Progressive rock is basically a very adoles- [2] Wilson 2009, pp. 145 cent notion of what 'grown up' music might sound like - more notes, longer solos and, best/worst of all, convo- [3] Wilson 2009, pp. 146 luted concepts... Their propensity for pomposity extends [4] Wilson 2009, pp. 147 to the ballad 'Silent Man', which would probably like to be Queensrÿche's 'Silent Lucidity' but in fact sounds like [5] Wilson 2009, pp. 159–60 Stryper on a particularly pious day”.* [20] The album has [6] Wilson 2009, pp. 148 since sold nearly 400,000 copies. More recent reviews have been more favorable. Reviewers praised the album's production, noting the album is darker and heavier than previous Dream Theater releases.* [50]* [51]* [40] The musicianship of the band has been praised. Phil Carter of AllMusic highlighted Petrucci and Portnoy's performances;* [40] Metal Storm praised LaBrie and Portnoy;* [50] Murat Batmaz of Sea of Tranquility praised all the performances, but singled out Moore's contribution as “immense”and complimented him on “a lucid layer of atmosphere around [the album] built by none other than Kevin Moore.”* [51] Carter ranked "Lie", “Scarred”, “Caught in a Web”

[7] Wilson 2009, pp. 149 [8] Wilson 2009, pp. 150 [9] Wilson 2009, pp. 16 [10] Wilson 2009, pp. 151 [11] Wilson 2009, pp. 152 [12] Wilson 2009, pp. 153 [13] Wilson 2009, pp. 149–50 [14] Wilson 2009, pp. 160

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[15] Wilson 2009, pp. 161

[48] Wilson 2009, pp. 178

[16] Wilson 2009, pp. 371

[49] Wilson 2009, pp. 188

[17] Wilson 2009, pp. 159

[50] “Dream Theater - Awake review ”. Metal Storm. 200501-21. Retrieved 2010-08-05.

[18] Wilson 2009, pp. 160–1 [19] http://www.darklyrics.com/lyrics/dreamtheater/awake. html#10

[52] “At Death's Door-Profile”. Emptywords.org. 2001-0526. Retrieved 2012-01-15.

[20] Wilson 2009, pp. 162 [21] Awake (Media notes). Records. 1994. [22] Awake sales

[51] Batmaz, Murat (2005-05-08). “Review: “Dream Theater: Awake"". Sea of Tranquility. Retrieved2010-03-06.

Dream Theater.

East West [53] [...], Rock Hard(Hrsg.). [Red.: Michael Rensen. Mitarb.: Götz Kühnemund] (2005). Best of Rock & Metal die 500 stärksten Scheiben aller Zeiten . Königswinter: Heel. p. 53. ISBN 3-89880-517-4.

[23] Wilson 2009, pp. 172–3 [24] Wilson 2009, pp. 155–6 [25] Wilson 2009, pp. 157

[54] “Superunknown: 50 Iconic Albums That Defined 1994” . GuitarWorld.com. July 14, 2014. Retrieved July 14, 2014.

[26] Wilson 2009, pp. 158

[55] “Discografie Dream Theater”(in Dutch). dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved 2010-08-05.

[27] Wilson 2009, pp. 158–9

[56] “Chart Log UK”. Zobbel. Retrieved 2010-08-05.

[28] Wilson 2009, pp. 230

[57] “Charts & awards - Billboard singles ”. Allmusic . Retrieved 2010-08-05.

[29] Wilson 2009, pp. 163–4 [30] Wilson 2009, pp. 165 [31] Wilson 2009, pp. 166

[58] “Japanese album certifications – Dream Theater – Awake” (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan.

[32] Wilson 2009, pp. 173 •

[33] Wilson 2009, pp. 166–7 [34] Wilson 2009, pp. 167 [35] Wilson 2009, pp. 174 [36] Wilson 2009, pp. 168 [37] Wilson 2009, pp. 169 [38] Wilson 2009, pp. 170 [39] Wilson 2009, pp. 186 [40] Carter, Phil. "((( Awake > Overview )))". AllMusic . Retrieved 2010-08-05. [41] Wilson 2009, pp. 163 [42] Wilson 2009, pp. 162–3 [43] Breusch, Matthias. “Rock Hard review”. issue 89 (in German). Retrieved 24 May 2013. [44] “Dream Theater > Longplay-Chartverfolgung”. Musicline.de (in German). PhonoNet. Retrieved 2010-08-05. [45] “Oricon Ranking: Dream Theater - Octavarium”. Oricon Style (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved 2010-08-05. [46] “Discography Dream Theater”. swedishcharts.com. Retrieved 2010-08-05. [47] “Discography Dream Theater”. swisscharts.com. Retrieved 2010-08-05.

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Lifting Shadows: The Authorized Biography of Dream Theater (Classic ed.).

London: Essential Works. ISBN 978-1-906615-024.

Chapter 5

A Change of Seasons For the 1980 film of the same name, see A Change of Seasons (film). For the Hall & Oates album, see Change of Season

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A Change of Seasons is

an EP by progressive metal band Dream Theater, first released on September 19, 1995 through East West Records. It comprises the 23- 5.4 References minute title track and a collection of bonus live covers performed at a fan club concert at Ronnie Scott's Jazz [1] Carter, Phil. “A Change of Seasons - Dream Theater”. AllMusic . Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 2013-11-25. Club in London, England. The title track, which was recorded at BearTracks Studios in New York, includes audio samples from the 1989 film Dead Poets Society and quotes from the 1648 Robert Herrick poem, To the Virgins, to Make Much of Time.* [2] “A Change of Seasons”was originally slated to be re-

leased on the 1992 album Images and Words but was instead re-recorded and released as an EP. * [3] The lyrics, written by the band's then-drummer Mike Portnoy, were not inspired by the movie but rather the death of his mother.* [4] A Change of Seasons was also the first Dream Theater release featuring Derek Sherinian on keyboards.

[2] http://www.luminarium.org/sevenlit/herrick/tovirgins. htm [3] Portnoy, Mike. “A change of Seasons in Images and Words”. About Mike - FAQ . Mikeportnoy.com. Retrieved 30 September 2013. External link in |publisher= (help) [4] Portnoy, Mike. “Did the movie Dead Poet's Society influence the song A Change of Seasons?". About Mike FAQ . Mikeportnoy.com. Retrieved 30 September 2013. External link in |publisher= (help) [5] YouTube.com

Excerpts from the title track were used by NBC in a segment on downhill skiing during the 2002 Winter Olympics.* [5]

[6] Portnoy, Mike. “Dream Theater - A Change of Seasons EP”. About Mike - FAQ . Mikeportnoy.com. Retrieved 9 February 2012. External link in |publisher= (help)

Although the record is labeled as an EP, at 57:30, it is much longer than a standard EP, or, indeed, many LPs, including Dream Theater's first two albums. According to Portnoy, “It was important for us and the label for it not to be perceived as the latest studio record. That's why we tagged it an EP.”* [6]

[7] “A Change of Seasons - Dream Theater | Awards”. AllMusic . Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 2013-11-25.

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Chapter 6

Falling into Infinity Falling Into Infinity is thefourth studio album by Ameri-

can progressivemetal/rock band Dream Theater, released on September 23, 1997 through EastWest Records. It is the band's first and only studio album to feature keyboardist Derek Sherinian following the departure of Kevin Moore in 1994. Falling Into Infinity was produced by Kevin Shirley.

Due to the band's reluctance to follow record label's demands for a more radio-friendly album, the album's writing and pre-production phases were stressful periods for the band, and at onepoint almostledthem to retire. It was recorded in June 1997 at The Power Station (now Avatar Studios) in Manhattan, New York.

the album; most notably, he took the middle section out of“Burning My Soul”and turned it into what would become “Hell's Kitchen”.* [9] Shirley also recommended that the band work with Desmond Child to re-write“You OrMe”, resulting in Petrucci beingflown down to Florida to work on the song with Child. Following the sessions, the song became “You Not Me”.* [10]

Actual recording for the album began on June 2 at The Power Station (now Avatar Studios) in Manhattan, New York City.* [11] In contrast to the difficult writing and pre-production stages, the band considered the recording sessions trouble free and enjoyable. The album, titled Falling Into Infinity, was completed on July 30.* [12] Originally, Petrucci and Portnoy wanted to call it Stream of Consciousness , but the rest of the band rejected the name because they felt it was too pompous (although the 6.1 Background phrase “Stream of Consciousness”is found in the song “Lines in the Sand”). Its eventual title was proposed by * its cover art was designed by Storm Following a brief tour in support of the A Change of Petrucci, [13] and * Thorgerson. [14] Seasons EP, Dream Theater entered Dream Factory Studios in East Rutherford, New Jersey in early 1996 to begin writing material for a new album.* [1] It was their first time writing with keyboardist Derek Sherinian, who 6.2 replaced Kevin Moore in 1994.* [2] Around this time, Elektra Records was exerting pressure on the band to write concise, radio-friendly songs.* [1] Consequently, creative conflicts arose, with John Petrucci accepting the label's plea for change and Mike Portnoy fighting against it.* [3] For over a year, Dream Theater wrote songs without being given permission to record them, and at one point became so frustrated that they considered retirement.* [4] In March 1997, the band were finally given the go-ahead to record the new album with Kevin Shirley producing.* [5] By May, the band had enough material for a double album, but was told to keep it to one disc for budget reasons.* [6] As a result, certain songs were not included on the final cut of the album, including “Raise the Knife”, “Where are You Now”, “Cover My Eyes”, “Speak to Me”, “The Way It Used to Be”, and “Metropolis Pt. 2”, the latter of which was later expanded into its own album,* [7] with the rest being included on the 1999 fan club CD “Cleaning Out the Closet”.* [8] Shirley made significant alterations to some of what was left on

Composition

Falling into Infinity is Dream Theater's only studio album to feature keyboardist Derek Sherinian ( pictured in 2012). Falling Into Infinity is

the first Dream Theater album to feature multiple songs with lyrics by Mike Portnoy. Portnoy and the rest of the band were forced to write more lyrics following the departure of Kevin Moore.* [15] All

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of Portnoy's lyrics were inspired by his frustration with 6.4 Track listing Elektra Records: “New Millennium”and“Just Let Me Breathe”are aimed at the music industry and label, and All music composed by Dream Theater. “Burning My Soul”targets A&R man Derek Oliver.* [16] John Petrucci wrote six lyrics for the album, including those for “Peruvian Skies”, which deal with the subject 6.5 Personnel of child abuse. James LaBrie and John Myung each contributed one lyric, and one song, “Hell's Kitchen”, is an instrumental. As is the case with most Dream Theater Dream Theater: albums, the songs were given working titles during pro James LaBrie – lead vocals and backing vocals, duction; for example,“Lines in the Sand”and“Burning arrangement My Soul”were originally called“Cat's Tail”and“Car* nival of Clams”, respectively. [17] John Petrucci – guitar, background vocals, arrangeIn the official Dream Theater biography Lifting Shadows , ment author Rich Wilson described Falling Into Infinity' s mu Derek Sherinian – keyboards, backing vocals, arsical style as having an “accessible nature”.* [18] In his rangement review of the album for AllMusic, Jeremy Ulrey noted of the album: “Like many other progressive bands playing John Myung – bass, Chapman Stick on tracks 1 and difficult music, Dream Theater inevitably chose to trim 8, arrangement down both their bombastic production and intricate songwriting for a more laid-back approach, both liveandin the Mike Portnoy – drums, percussion, backing vocals, studio.”* [19] Its writing was inspired by a multitude of harmony vocals on track 1, arrangement artists including Elton John.* [20] •

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Release

Falling Into Infinity was

released on September 23, America, the album debuted at number 52 on the Billboard 200.* [21] In a three out of five star review for AllMusic, Jeremy Ulrey called it “the band's weakest effort since their debut. ”* [19] Rich Wilson has described it as “one of the patchier albums in the band's catalogue. ”* [12] 1997.* [12] In

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According to Lifting Shadows , Falling Into Infinity was considered a commercial failure, failing to break any 6.6 Chart performance new ground for Dream Theater or increase their sales despite its more commercial direction.* [18] As a result of the creative and personal tensions experienced dur- 6.7 References ing the album's production phase, it has been described as the band's “most difficult album”,* [22] and even- [1] Wilson, Rich (2007). Lifting Shadows: The Authorized Biography of Dream Theater . Essential Works Limited. tually led to their demanding to be free from record la* p. 186. ISBN 978-0-9545493-7-4. bel interference for all future albums. [23] Mike Portnoy has mentioned that if Elektra Records, Kevin Shirley, [2] “Bio”. Derek Sherinian Official Website. Archived and Desmond Child were not involved in the making of from the original on 18 September 2012. Retrieved 22 the album, he would have made a “completely different July 2012. record”.* [24] In 2007, the band released a demo version of the album reflecting Portnoy's original song arrange- [3] Wilson, Rich (2007). Lifting Shadows: The Authorized Biography of Dream Theater . Essential Works Limited. ments and track listing, including a live rehearsal of the p. 188. ISBN 978-0-9545493-7-4. * * original “Metropolis Pt. 2”. [25] [26] In contrast to Portnoy's comments, John Petrucci has spoken fondly of the album, and in a 2014 interview stated, “Maybe I could set the records straight: I think thatʼs a really big misunderstanding. The label didnʼt have an influence on the album. We wrote the kind of album we wanted to write.”* [27]

[4] RhinoEntertainment. “Dream Theater - 20th Anniversary Documentary (Video)". YouTube. Retrieved 23 July 2012. Timestamp 30:35. [5] Wilson, Rich (2007). Lifting Shadows: The Authorized Biography of Dream Theater . Essential Works Limited. p. 193. ISBN 978-0-9545493-7-4.

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[6] Wilson, Rich (2007). Lifting Shadows: The Authorized [24] Portnoy, Mike.“Would Mike say that Falling Into Infinity a blatant attempt at radio success?". Mike Portnoy Official Biography of Dream Theater . Essential Works Limited. p. 195. ISBN 978-0-9545493-7-4. Website. Retrieved 22 July 2012. [7] Portnoy, Mike.“How did DreamTheater figureout which [25] “Dream Theater - Falling Into Infinity Demos ( 2007 )". Mike Portnoy Official Website. Retrieved 22 July 2012. songs to include and which ones to leave off of Falling Into Infinity?". Mike Portnoy Official Website. Retrieved 15 [26] Portnoy, Mike. “What would Mike have done differently July 2012. with Falling Into Infinity if he would have had full control?". Mike Portnoy Official Website. Retrieved 22 July [8] Portnoy, Mike. “What are the contents of the 1999 Fan 2012. Club CD, and how many were pressed”. Mike Portnoy Official Website. Retrieved 6 October 2014. [27] “JOHN PETRUCCI INTERVIEW - “THE LABEL DIDN'T HAVE AN INFLUENCE ON THE 'FALLING [9] Wilson, Rich (2007). Lifting Shadows: The Authorized INTO INFINITY' ALBUM"". RockBook. Retrieved 27 Biography of Dream Theater . Essential Works Limited. July 2015. p. 196. ISBN 978-0-9545493-7-4. [10] Portnoy, Mike.“How did Desmond Child get involved in [28] “Chart Log UK”. Archived from the original on 19 October 2015. Retrieved 21 July 2012. co-writing You Not Me?". Mike Portnoy Official Website. Retrieved 20 July 2012. [11] Wilson, Rich (2007). Lifting Shadows: The Authorized Biography of Dream Theater . Essential Works Limited. p. 201. ISBN 978-0-9545493-7-4. [12] Wilson, Rich (2007). Lifting Shadows: The Authorized Biography of Dream Theater . Essential Works Limited. p. 202. ISBN 978-0-9545493-7-4. [13] Portnoy, Mike. “How did the album title for Falling Into Infinity come about?". Mike Portnoy Official Website. Retrieved 21 July 2012. [14] Falling into Infinity Liner Notes . EastWest Records. 1997. [15] Wilson, Rich (2007). Lifting Shadows: The Authorized Biography of Dream Theater . Essential Works Limited. p. 189. ISBN 978-0-9545493-7-4. [16] Wilson, Rich (2007). Lifting Shadows: The Authorized Biography of Dream Theater . Essential Works Limited. p. 203. ISBN 978-0-9545493-7-4. [17] Portnoy, Mike. “What were the working title for songs on Falling Into Infinity?". Mike Portnoy Official Website. Retrieved 22 July 2012. [18] Wilson, Rich (2007). Lifting Shadows: The Authorized Biography of Dream Theater . Essential Works Limited. p. 205. ISBN 978-0-9545493-7-4. [19] Ulrey, Jeremy. “Falling into Infinity - Dream Theater”. AllMusic . Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 2013-11-22. [20] Portnoy, Mike. “Was Anna Lee inspired/influenced by Elton John's music?". Mike Portnoy Official Website. Retrieved 22 July 2012. [21] “Billboard Artists: Dream Theater”. Billboard. Retrieved 27 July 2015. [22] Wilson, Rich (2007). Lifting Shadows: The Authorized Biography of Dream Theater . Essential Works Limited. p. 208. ISBN 978-0-9545493-7-4. [23] RhinoEntertainment. “Dream Theater - 20th Anniversary Documentary (Video)". YouTube. Retrieved 22 July 2012. Timestamp 33:30.

Chapter 7

Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory For the Chris Burden kinetic sculpture, see Metropolis After participating with keyboardist Jordan Rudess in II (sculpture). Liquid Tension Experiment, a supergroup composed of various members of famousprogressiverock bands, Mike Portnoy and John Petrucci found themselves writing muMetropolis Pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory is the fifth studio album and first concept album by American sic and working together with Rudess quite easily. They progressive metal/progressive rock band Dream Theater, convinced the rest of the band to offer Rudess the poreleased on October 26, 1999 through Elektra Records. sition of full-time keyboardist for the band's upcoming It was recorded at BearTracks Studios in New York City, album. He accepted, and current keyboardist Derek where the band had previously recorded their second stu- Sherinian was fired from the band via a conference call dio album Images and Words (1992)andthe EP A Change between the four members in New York and him in Los Angeles (Portnoy and Petrucci have stated that while it of Seasons (1995). was an uncomfortable and unattractive situation, they The album is the sequel to "Metropolis ̶Part I: “The didn't want to ask Derek to flyout from L.A. to New York Miracle and the Sleeper ”", a song previously featured only to be fired).* [10] on the band's 1992 album Images and Words . It was also the first album to feature Jordan Rudess on keyboards, After his departure, the band went back to BearTracks and the last for which John Myung wrote lyrics until A Studios in Suffern, New York to record their new album, previously the site of recording for Images and Words (a Dramatic Turn of Events (2011). photograph of Beartracks is featured on the album's back In late July 2012, Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory cover, meant to represent the house in the album). Afwas voted as the number one all-time progressive rock ter the commercial failure of Falling Into Infinity, their albuminapollconductedby Rolling Stone, beatingRush's record label gave the band free rein over their new al2112 and Close to the Edge by Yes, after posting a link to bum's direction, which led the band to finally finish the the poll on their website. * [9] story. The final version of the story became a concept album, dealing with the story of a man named Nicholas and the discovery of his past life, which involves love, murder and infidelity as Victoria Page, and as such was heav7.1 History ily inspired by the 1991 film Dead Again ,* [11]* [12]* [13] more so than the original “Metropolis ̶Part I”. Fans had previously requested the band to make the sequel to the first part of the song “Metropolis ̶Part I” Following the album's release, the band embarked on an from Images and Words , but they had not yet been able, extensive world tour, and at a show in New York City the nor had they originally intended one to be made. With band actually hired actors to perform the narrative elethe sessions for Falling Into Infinity (1997), the band ments of the album whilst they played. The performance recorded a 21-minute instrumental demo of “Metropo- was recorded and was released in 2001 as the Metropolis lis Pt. 2”(which was later released by Mike Portnoy 2000 Live DVD. In 2011 the album was released on LP via his Ytsejam Records site along with the other Falling for the first time to celebrate Record Store Day. Into Infinity demos), but this did not make it onto that album. The demo, which included several musical citations from“Metropolis ̶Part I”and featured many motifs that would later appear on Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes 7.2 Synopsis from a Memory (most notably the majority of “Overture 1928”and “Strange Deja Vu”and parts of "The Dance Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory opens to of Eternity" and“One Last Time”), was however signif- Nicholas, a troubled man going through past life regresicantly different from the finished album version in most sion therapy. In a hypnotic trance induced by his hyppart. notherapist, he begins to see a girl named Victoria and a 17

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life that feels strangely familiar, despite the fact that he has never been here. (“Regression”) He learns that she was murdered, and that he was Victoria in a past life. (“Strange Deja Vu”) He begins to believe that Victoria is haunting him to reveal the truth about her murder. (“Through My Words”) Nicholas is able to recall that Victoria began distancing herself from her lover Julian because of his drinking and gambling addictions; she sought comfort in Julian's brother Edward and began an affair with him. Nicholas assumes that Julian murdered the two of them out of jealousy, a story backed up by a newspaper article covering the events, which cites a witness' testimony. However, Nicholas begins to doubt this series of events, and converses with an older man who was more familiar with the case. He realizes that he will never be able to get on with his own life until he solves her murder. (“Fatal Tragedy"; “Beyond This Life”) The second act begins by describing Julian's addictions to cocaine and gambling, which drives Victoria away from him. (“Home”) Edward feels guilty about deceiving his brother, but decides that his love for Victoria is greater than his guilt, and he seduces her when she is vulnerable following her breakup. (“The Dance of Eternity ”) After visiting Edward's old house, Nicholas believes he has solved the mystery: Julian had tried to beg Victoria for forgiveness, and when rebuffed, killed both her and Edward, and positioned himself as the witness in the newspaper article. “ ( OneLast Time”) Nicolas comes to terms with what has happened, and bids farewell to Victoria. The hypnotherapist ends the session at this point, despite pleas from Victoria's memories. (“The Spirit Carries On”) The narrative then cuts to Edward's perspective, revealing that he wished his romance with Victoria was more than a simple affair. As Victoria begins to reconcile with Julian again, Edward confronts the two of them, murders them, then stages the scene and assumes the role of the witness for the newspaper column. The flashback includes Edward telling Victoria to “open [her] eyes” before killing her, echoing the same choice of words the hypnotherapist used to wake Nicholas from his hypnotic trance. (“Finally Free”) In the present, Nicholas arrives home, followed by the Hypnotherapist. Nicholas is startled by another request to “open [his] eyes”, before the album cuts to (and concludes on) phonographic static. The band confirmed on the Scenes from New York live DVD that the hypnotherapist is Edward's reincarnation, and has killed Nicholas to complete the cycle yet again. The static that closes this album continues at the beginning of the first song, “The Glass Prison”, on their next album, Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence .

of Scenes From a Memory”video, some of the influences for Metropolis Pt.2 are the following concept albums: the Who's Tommy, Genesis's The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway, Roger Waters' Amused To Death , Radiohead's OK Computer , the Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band , Marillion's Misplaced Childhood and Pink Floyd's The Wall and The Final Cut . These albums are shown on a table Mike calls “Inspiration Corner”. * [16]

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The album received critical acclaim, reaching #73 on the Billboard 200 albums chart, #2 on the Billboard Top Internet Albums, #6 on the FinnishAlbums Chart and#8on the German Albums Chart.* [18] The album was ranked number 95 on the October 2006 issue of Guitar World magazine's list of The greatest 100 guitar albums of all time.* [19] It is ranked as the 15th Greatest Concept Album (as of March, 2003) by Classic Rock Magazine.* [20] The German Rock Hard magazine voted it Album of the Month, giving a perfect score,* [17] and eventually ranked it number 410 in their book The 500 Greatest Rock & Metal Albums of All Time in 2005.* [21] In 2012, the readers of RollingStone.com voted the album into the #1 position of their “Your Favorite Prog Rock Albums of All Time”poll.* [22] In 2015, The Prog Report ranked it #3 in the Top 50 Modern Prog Album 1990-2015. * [23] Images and Words was ranked #1 on the same list.

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Theresa Thomason – additional vocals (tracks 7, 11), additional background vocals (track 11) Mary Canty, Shelia Slappy, Mary Smith, Jeanette Smith, Clarence Burke Jr., Carol Cyrus, Dale Scott – additional background vocals (track 11) Terry Brown – voice of the Hypnotherapist (uncredited) David Bottrill – voice of Edward (uncredited)

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[5] Stephen Thomas Erlewine. “Metropolis, Pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory - Dream Theater - Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards - AllMusic ”. AllMusic . Retrieved 19 December 2014. [6] http://www.popmatters.com/post/ 154150-the-10-best-progressive-rock-albums-of-the-2000s/ [7] Chris Karadimitris and Panos Papazoglou.“The absolute guide to progressive metal”. noisefull . Retrieved 3 March 2015. [8] Jordan Blum. “Miraculous Metropolis: A Reflection on Dream Theater's 'Scenes from a Memory'". popmatters . Retrieved 3 March 2015. [9] “1. Dream Theater - 'Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes From a Memory'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 19 December 2014. [10] “Mike Portnoy Faq's: Dream Theater- Members (Past and Present)". Retrieved 12 August 2013. [11] “Dream Theater Discography”. Dt.spatang.com. Retrieved 19 December 2014. [12] “Dream Theater - Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes From A Memory review”. Metalstorm.net. Retrieved 19 December 2014.

Rory Romano – mixing engineering assistance [13] “Review”. Metalstorm.net. Retrieved 19 December 2014. (tracks 2–8, 11) Harris. “Dream Theater - Biography - AllMusic” David Bottrill – mixing engineering (tracks 1, 9, 10, [14] Craig . AllMusic . Retrieved 19 December 2014. 12)

Shinobu Mitsuoka – mixing engineer assistance (tracks 1, 9, 10, 12) George Marino – mastering engineering Eugene Nastasi – mastering engineering assistance Lili Picou – art direction and design

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[15] Stephen Thomas Erlewine. “Metropolis, Pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory - Dream Theater - Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards - AllMusic ”. AllMusic . Retrieved 19 December 2014. [16] “Dream Theater - Making of Scenes From A Memory ” . YouTube. Retrieved 19 December 2014. [17] Rensen, Michael. “Rock Hard review”. issue 150. Retrieved 22 May 2013. [18] [19] “Guitar World's (Readers Choice) Greatest 100 Guitar Albums Of All Time”. CHUD.com Community. 13 August 2006. Retrieved 19 December 2014. [20] “Rocklist.net...Steve Parker...Classic Rock Lists...”. Rocklistmusic.co.uk. Retrieved 19 December 2014.

[1] Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. “Metropolis, Pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory - Dream Theater ”. AllMusic . Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 2013-11-21.

[21] [...], Rock Hard(Hrsg.). [Red.: Michael Rensen. Mitarb.: Götz Kühnemund] (2005). Best of Rock & Metal die 500 stärksten Scheiben aller Zeiten. Königswinter: Heel. ISBN 3-89880-517-4.

[2] http://www.popmatters.com/review/ 159842-rush-clockwork-angels/

[22] “1. Dream Theater - 'Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes From a Memory'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 19 December 2014.

[3] http://www.allmusic.com/album/ live-metropolis-pt-2-mw0000010763

[23] http://progreport.com/top-50-prog-albums-1990-2015/

[4] Craig Harris. “Dream Theater - Biography - AllMusic” . AllMusic . Retrieved 19 December 2014.

[24] “Metropolis, Pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory - Dream Theater | Awards”. AllMusic . Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 2013-11-21.

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External links

Very detailed analysis of SFAM music and lyrics by Fabien Labonde

Chapter 8

Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence This article is about the album. For the title track, see Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence (song).

of the twelve steps of the AA program by Bill W. for rehabilitation of alcoholics. Furthermore, it begins with the pink noise that ended “Finally Free”on Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory .

Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence is the sixth full-length

studio album by progressive metal band Dream Theater, released as a double-disc album on January 29, 2002 through Elektra Records. Excludingthe A Change of Seasons EP, it is the first Dream Theater album to feature a title track.

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The recording is a type of concept album wherein the five songs which comprise the first disc explore different themes of lifetime struggle, such as alcoholism, loss of faith, self-isolation, sanctity of life and death. The sixth song̶a 42-minute track occupying the second disc, separatedinto eight parts̶explores the stories of six individuals suffering from various mental illnesses. Particularly represented are bipolar and post-traumatic stress disorder, schizophrenia, post-partum depression, autism and dissociative personality disorder. Furthermore, the title of the album may also allude to the fact that each song on the album could be seen as a different form of inner turbulence, with the six tracks making another reference to the six degrees, along with the apparent reference to the six degrees of separation. The musical styles of each section of the title track are direct reflections of the band's large variety of influences. Classical, folk, jazz and metal styles are present within the track.

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song dealing with the topic of stem-cell research. It wasoriginallytitled“Conflictat Ground Zero”based on the lyrics in the chorus but was changed at the last minute due to the 9/11 terrorist attack on New York City.* [6] Producers John Petrucci and MikePortnoy were actually in a Manhattan studio conducting final mixes of the album on the day in question and made the change when all of the news reports started to refer to the site as “Ground Zero.” •

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The first track of the album, "The Glass Prison", is the beginning of the Twelve-step Suite, dealing with Mike Portnoy's story of rehabilitation from alcoholism, continued in tracks on subsequent albums(“This Dying Soul”on Train of Thought “ , The Root of All Evil”on Octavarium ,“Repentance ”on Systematic Chaos and “The Shattered Fortress”on Black Clouds & Silver Linings ). “The Glass Prison” is composed of three parts, mirroring the first three 21

In the song“Misunderstood ”, John Petrucci wrote and played the guitar solo, and then reversed it. He then learned how to play this reversed version, and after recording it, reversed it once more. This resulted in a solo like the original but with a unique twist to the way the notes sounded.* [5] His use of such a technique was predated by George Harrison, on the Beatles song "I'm Only Sleeping".

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the band hadpreviously been denied when recording 8.7 Falling into Infinity for former label EastWest.

References

[1] Taylor, Robert (2011).“Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence

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The last chord of“Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence” - Dream Theater | AllMusic”. allmusic.com. Retrieved 3 is used to open“As I Am”on the next album Train August 2011. of Thought , continuing a chain which ended with [2] Browne, David (2011).“SixDegrees of Inner Turbulence Octavarium . Review | Music Reviews and News | EW.com ”. ew.com. Retrieved 3 August 2011.

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Influences

Influences for the album's writing and recording, according to the authors, include Metallica's Master of Pup pets , Radiohead's OK Computer (and also a Radiohead bootleg Portnoy brought in), Pantera's Vulgar Display of Power and the song "Mouth for War",* [7] Megadeth's Rust in Peace ,* [7] U2's Achtung Baby, Tool's Ænima, Nine Inch Nails' The Downward Spiral , Soundgarden's Superunknown, Alice in Chains' Dirt , Kevin Gilbert's Thud , King's X's Faith Hope Love and Galactic Cowboys' Space in Your Face , Béla Bartók, Rage Against the Machine's The Battle of Los Angeles , and Maria Tipo's Chopin Nocturnes .* [8]

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Track listing

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[3] Worley, Gail (2011). “Dream Theater: Six Degrees Of Inner Turbulence : Music Reviews : Rolling Stone”. web.archive.org. Archived from the original on March 3, 2009. Retrieved 3 August 2011. [4] Walker, Rhett (2011). “411mania.com: Music - Dream Theater – Six Degrees Of Inner Turbulence Review”. 411mania.com. Retrieved 3 August 2011. [5] The Official John Petrucci Web Site [6] "FAQ". mikeportnoy.com. Retrieved 2012-05-24. [7] What was Dream Theater thinking about when they wrote the music to The Glass Prison? [8] What did Dream Theater use for inspiration during the writing and recording of Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence? [9] “Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence - Dream Theater | Awards ”. AllMusic . Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 201311-20.

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External links

The Making of Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence Part I on YouTube The Making of Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence Part II on YouTube The Making of Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence Part III on YouTube

Chapter 9

Train of Thought (Dream Theater album) Train of Thought is

the seventh studio album by progressive band Dream Theater, released on November 11, 2003 through Elektra Records. Inspired by the audience response to Dream Theater's heavier songs while on tour,* [4] in the “Chaos in Progress”documentary, Portnoy says that they wanted Train of Thought to be a “balls to the wall”album with heavier, darker riffing, exposing them to a number of new metal fans. The album was written in three weeks.* [5] It was engineered by Doug Oberkircher and mixed by Kevin Shirley.* [6] Most of the album was played in concert for the Live at Budokan DVD. All songs from it have been played live to date.

later continued with “The Root of All Evil”on Octavarium , "Repentance" on Systematic Chaos , and concluded with "The Shattered Fortress" on Black Clouds & Silver Linings . These songs share some of the lyrics and melodies. For example, this song features a riff from “The Glass Prison” , which is heard at the start of this song's step “Release”. “Honor Thy Father”was written about Mike Port-

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noy's stepfather. When asked about what inspired him to write that song, he stated in an IRC: “I'm not very good at writing love songs, so I decided to write a hate song!"* [7] Some of the samples in the instrumental break “Honor Thy Father”are taken from Paul Thomas Anderson's film Magnolia, in the scene when Jason Robards' character is talking to Philip Seymour Hoffman's character about his regrets in life. There are also parts taken from the film At Close Range in which a scene of Sean Penn and Christopher Walken's characters can be heard arguing. Other voice samples heard during the bridge were taken from the movies Ordinary People , The Royal Tenenbaums , and Oz .* [8]

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As mentioned in videos of the recording/writing sessions, which were filmed by Mike Portnoy, the band “cooped themselves in a rehearsal studio”in New York, and wrote the full album from March 10 through April 3, in a record time of three weeks, after which they began recording, starting with the drum tracks and ending with the vocals.

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Some lyrics of “As I Am”were inspired by Dream Theater's 2003 summer tour with Queensrÿche, described by Mike Portnoy as an “irksome series of shows.”According to Portnoy, Queensrÿche guitarist Mike Stone tried giving John Petrucci tips on playing guitar, leading Petrucci to write the lyrics: “Don't tell me what's in, tell me how to write ”.

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The lyrics to “Vacant”were inspired by James LaBrie's daughter, who fell into a short coma after suffering a sudden, unexplained seizure three days before her seventh birthday.* [9]

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Between 5:51 and 6:07 of the song“In the Name of God”, there was a hidden composition buried beneath the far louder sounds of the song itself which lay undiscovered for over a year and a half. The band did not tell anyone that a hidden “nugget”(as it became known amongst Dream Theater fans) was present in the song, and only when Mike Portnoy mentioned it in his Mike Portnoy: Live at Budokan Drum-Cam DVD over a year later did someone find it. The Mike Portnoy message board was rife with fans scouring the song looking for what it might be,

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until a fan going by the pseudonymous name “Dar- 9.6 References rylRevok”mentioned that from 5:51 to 6:07 there appeared to be morse code audible, which Nick Bo- [1] Jurek, Thom (2011).“Train of Thought - Dream Theater govich (user handle “Bogie”) isolated and discov| AllMusic”. allmusic.com. Retrieved 3 August 2011. ered that when translated to English, the phrase“eat my ass and balls”(a Mike Portnoy catchphrase) was [2] Patrizio, Andy(2011).“Train of Thought - Music Review at IGN”. music.ign.com. Retrieved 3 August 2011. the result.* [10] •

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From 12:56 onwards of “In the Name of God”, the American Civil War hymn "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" can be heard in the right channel. Jordan Rudess played the final note in the album (heard at 14:06 of“In the Name of God”) with his nose as shown in the “Making Train of Thought " documentary. Mike Portnoy approved the take while he was filming.

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Track listing

[3] Dreilinger, Ian (2011).“Review of DreamTheater - Train of Thought | Metal Review”. metalreview.com. Retrieved 3 August 2011. [4] As discussed by John Petrucci in the 20th Anniversary Documentary “The Score So Far”, found on the Score DVD [5] “The writing of Train of Thought”. Video.google.com. Retrieved 2011-09-28. [6] For immediate release: Dream Theater - Train Of Thought at the Wayback Machine (archived October 14, 2007) [7] Archived August 27, 2007, at the Wayback Machine.

All music composed by John Petrucci, John Myung, Jordan Rudess and Mike Portnoy except where noted.

[8] Dream Theater - Honor Thy Father - Movie Samples on YouTube

The Korean special edition included songs from the Live Scenes from New York live collection.

[9] “LaBrie's Songs' MeaningS ***James' Responds******". Jameslabrie.com. Retrieved 201109-28.

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Chapter 10

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closed.* [1] After writing the concept album Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory, the double album Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence and the metal-focused Train of Thought , the band decided to create“a classic Dream Theater album” .* [1] Keyboardist Jordan Rudess described it as “really going back to creating a real band effort, as well as drawing upon all our various stylistic influences. ”* [1] On Octavarium, the band wanted to make the music less complex, featuring songs which Rudess regards as “quicker to appreciate”,* [1] although noted that the twenty-fourminute "Octavarium" was not as accessible.* [1] Guitarist John Petrucci noted that they wanted to focus on writing strong songs.* [9] To achieve this, the band stripped the sound down to piano, guitar and vocals when writing, focusing on the melodies and song structures.

the eighth studio album by American progressive metal/rock band Dream Theater. Released on June 7, 2005, it was the band's final release with Atlantic Records. Recorded between September 2004 and February 2005, the album holds the distinction of being the last album ever recorded at The Hit Factory in New York City. With Octavarium, the band decided to create “a classic Dream Theater album”,* [1] drawing upon their various stylistic influences while trying to make the music less complex. The album takes as its cre- Drummer Mike Portnoy dismissed claims that Octavarative concept the musical octave. ium was an attempt to write a more commercial album, Octavarium peaked in the top five in the Finnish, * [2] Ital- stating that the band simply "[has] that side to [them]. We ian,* [3] and Swedish charts,* [4] and in the top ten in the love bands like U2 or Coldplay, as well as liking shorter Dutch,* [5] Japanese,* [6] and Norwegian charts.* [7] Crit- songs as well.”* [9] Portnoy noted that, after writing Six ical reception of the album was generally positive; the di- Degrees of Inner Turbulence and Train of Thought , they versity of the music was praised, although critics found had not written an album of shorter songs for some time. some of the songwriting to be inconsistent. Dream The- He said that the band had found writing longer songs easater promoted the album on a year-long world tour, with ier than writing shorter ones, and that the band was not the majority of concerts lasting almost three hours and trying to write a radio hit as“the label wouldn't have done featuring a different setlist each night. The tour finished crap with it anyway.”* [9] at Radio City Music Hall accompanied by an orchestra; The band had previously written an orchestral-style piece this performance was recorded and released as a live al- in the form of“Overture”on Six Degrees of Inner Turbubum and concert video entitled Score. They co-headlined lence, but recorded it using keyboards. The tracks “The the 2005 North American Gigantour with Megadeth. Answer Lies Within”, “Sacrificed Sons”and “Oc-

10.1

Background

tavarium”marked the first time Dream Theater worked with an orchestra, conducted by Jamshied Sharifi (who studied at Berklee College of Music at the same time as Portnoy, Petrucci and bassist John Myung). The orchestra was selected based on their sight reading ability, allowing all their parts to be recorded in a maximum of two takes, even though they had never seen or played the music before.* [10]

After completing a North American tour supporting one of their main influences, Yes, in summer 2004, Dream Theater took a two-month break.* [8] The band reconvened at The Hit Factory in New York City in November 2004 to begin work on their eighth studio album. The Hit Sharifi would later go on to conduct the Octavarium OrFactory, a studio in which artists such as Michael Jack- chestra on Dream Theater's Score album. son, Madonna, Stevie Wonder, U2 and John Lennon had recorded, was earmarked for closure. Dream Theater was the last band to record there before it was permanently 25

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Concept

fans. He found it discouraging that, even though he spent “countless nights”* [12] writing special setlists and the When starting to work on what would become Octavar- band spent days rehearsing, some fans would still comium, Portnoy noted that it would be their eighth studio plain that they went to a show and did not hear "Pull Me and makes me crazy somealbum and that they had recently released their fifth live Under". “It's discouraging * album, Live at Budokan . This sequence mirrored the times,”he said. [12] octave on a musical keyboard: each octave contains eight “Sacrificed Sons”, at just over ten minutes long, is the naturals and five accidentals. Portnoy suggested that they second-longest song on the album. Its lyrics, written by use that concept for the entire album. * [11] When writ- vocalist James LaBrie, deal with the September 11 ating, the band delegated each song a different key. Sound tacks.* [12] Rudess noted that the band enjoyed writing effects were placed between songs to connect them: for about more serious topics instead of love songs. When example, "The Root of All Evil", written in F, and the working on the lyrics, LaBrie said that there was “a lot following track, “The Answer Lies Within”, written in of discussion”* [13] about the song's wording and how G, were connected by a sound effect in the key of F#. direct it should be. * [13] The album's lyrics and song titles featured references to The title track "Octavarium" is the longest track on the this concept. Portnoy cited the titles “The Root of all album, at 24:00. Petrucci stated that the band wanted to Evil”(referring to the musical term "root") and “Oc- write an epic song that thematically developed and would tavarium”(“the octave of the octave ”) as two examples use an orchestra. The band was heavily influenced by the of this.* [11] progressive rock sound of Genesis, Yes and Pink Floyd.

Octavarium begins “The Root of All Evil ”with the final note of the band's previous album, Train of Thought with “In the Name of God”. Train of Thought started “As I Am”with the last note from Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence with the title track, which in turn started with the noise that ended Scenes from a Memory at the end of

The instrumentalintroduction, heavily influenced by Pink Floyd's "Shine On You Crazy Diamond", was performed by Rudess using a lap steel guitar and Continuum. Additionally, there are many references to other progressive rock songs in the lyrics.* [14]

“Finally Free”. Portnoy was inspired to do this thanks

to the Van Halen album Women and Children First ; the outro of the album's final song ended with a new riff being played which faded out.* [11] Portnoy recalled that he expected Van Halen's next album to start with that ending riff, but was disappointed when it did not. He later realized he had “dug a hole where we're expected to do it every time”.* [11] He solved this problem on Octavarium, where the final track ends with the beginning of the first one. This made the album a cycle in itself, allowing the band to have a clean start with their next album. * [11] At 04:52–5:17, there is a lyrical and musical reference to the chorus of“This Dying Soul”from Train of Thought .

10.2.2

Portnoy wrote the lyrics to“Never Enough”as a response to fans who Portnoy perceived to complain about every thing that Dream Theater did. Portnoy stated that while he appreciated the devotion of Dream Theater's fans, he was frustrated because he was “constantly tearing [himself] away from [his] family”* [12] to give more to the

response to the album being leaked.* [16] Portnoy stated that "[he] chose to do this mainly [emphasis removed] to build anticipation for the big 'official' unveiling next week”, although noted that “the repeated requests to refrain from spoilers and links for the new album against the band's wishes were frustrating”.* [17]

Artwork

Hugh Syme provided the artwork for Octavarium . The idea of depicting a giant Newton's cradle was born out of discussions between Syme and Portnoy. The two talked about how “for everything you do in music you create either a cluster or triad", according to Syme. “And then it became evident that for every action there is an opposite reaction. So I thought we could do something based on the Newton's cradle.”* [15] There are numerous references to the numbers five and eight throughout the artwork, alluding to the album's concept. For example, the Newton's cradle has eight suspended balls, and there are five birds on the cover. The album booklet features an octagonal maze, spider and octopus, among other refer10.2.1 Content ences. The landscape on the cover is made up of a sky “The Root of All Evil”is the third part of Portnoy's and grass* from Indiana, and a background from the Lake Twelve-step Suite, a set of songs from various Dream District. [15] Theater albums which describe his journey through Alcoholics Anonymous. The song contains parts six and seven of the suite: “Ready”and“Remove”.* [12]“The 10.3 Release Answer Lies Within”and “I Walk Beside You”are the two shortest tracks on the album. Rudess regards them as A week beforethe scheduled release of Octavarium , Portradio-friendly songs which still maintain Dream Theater's noy shut down the official Dream Theater and Mike Portstyle.* [1] noy forums. Blabbermouth.net reported that this was in

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released on June 7, 2005. It was their final album with Atlantic Records, ending a contract which had lasted fourteen years. Although in recent years the band had been allowed creative freedom, they were dissatisfied by the lack of promotion the label offered them.* [18] Portnoy released a DVD entitled Drumavarium in 2005, containing footage of his drum performance from the Octavarium recording sessions.* [19] Rudess released a solo piano version of“The Answer Lies Within” on his 2009 album Notes on a Dream .* [20] “Panic Attack”is featured as a playable song in Rock Band 2 , where it is listed as the hardest song for both bass and drums.* [21] 10.3.1

leap into 2005 - has invaded [the band's] pledge of allegiance to theatrical heavy rock... What's changed is Dream Theater's commitment to carrying on their reputation as underground progressive rock's classicists, and it seems well-timed.”* [22] Critics noted a strong Muse influence on some tracks, on some cases generating negative reviews.* [24]* [28]

10.4

Touring

Reception

Octavarium reached the top five in the Finnish, * [2] Ital-

ian,* [3] and Swedish charts,* [4] as well as the top ten in the Dutch,* [5] Japanese,* [6] and Norwegian charts.* [7] Critical reception of the album was generally positive. Writing for Blistering, Justin Donnelly praised the album as“diverse, melodic and hard hitting allat the same time” ,* [24] ranking it as one of Dream Theater's best releases. He particularly praised the title track, considering it to be Dream Theater after a concert in Paris during the first European “another Dream Theater classic”.* [24] Billboard conleg of their tour (2005). From left to right: Mike Portnoy , John sidered the results of the band's attempt to write shorter Petrucci , James LaBrie , John Myung and Jordan Rudess songs and use warmer instrumental textures to be“excellent”,* [23] particularly praising “The Root of All Evil” Dream Theater began the Octavarium Tour in support , “These Walls”and “I Walk Beside You”.* [23] of Octavarium in Europe on June 10, 2005, beginning Harley Carlson of MetalReview.com regarded Octavar- at the Sweden Rock Festival in Sölvesborg. The band ium as “successfully [showcasing] the band's ability to co-headlined the Gigantour with Megadeth across North craft emotive music,”* [27] although noted that it is“un- America from July 21 to September 3.* [29] The Monquestionably Dream Theater, yetthere is something miss- treal concert was recorded and released as a live album ing.”* [27] Vik Bansal of musicOMH praised “Never and concert video on August 22, 2006 and September 5, Enough”, “Panic Attack”and “Sacrificed Sons”, but 2006 respectively, titled Gigantour .* [30]* [31] The main dismissed “The Root of All Evil ”as “Dream Theater Octavarium world tour began in September in Finland, by the numbers”.* [28] He criticized “Octavarium”as and saw the band continue with their “An Evening With “bloated”,* [28] although noted that fans of the band's A Dream Theater”concert format. This meant the band Change of Seasons would enjoy it. He said that “there's would play for almost three hours, with a different setlist enough on the remainder of Octavarium to keep the rest each evening. Many of the shows would center around a of us interested and the prog rock haters whining dismis- tour of the band's history to that point, featuring a song sively”.* [28] Writing for Exclaim!, Greg Pratt praised (or part of a longer song) for each album before wrapping the album's artwork and production, but said that“thereʼ up the regular set with several from Octavarium Coms nothing that blows any minds here, or even gives a mild bined with interviews, rehearsals during soundcheck and bend; hell, a good chunk of this disc feels like basic radio meet-and-greet sessions with fans, the bandbecame physrock from the local old-guy bar band ”.* [25] He noted ically and mentally drained. * [29] that although there were some longer songs on the album, Dream Theater performed two shows on consecutive “this just feels like 76 minutes of overdramatic rock, too nights both in Amsterdam and London. On the secheavy on the light and weak, and not enough time spent ond night in both cities, the band covered the entirety on just showing off”.* [25] of Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon album.* [29] Donnelly considered Octavarium to be “somewhere between Images and Words , Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence and Train of Thought ".* [24] Carlson stated that the album “draws closest comparison to Falling into Infinity and Metropolis II: Scenes from a Memory , but with far less complexity and edge.”* [27] Tammy La Gorce of AllMusic noted that “a post-hardcore edge - call it a

Theresa Thomason, who had previously performed on Scenes From a Memory, was flown in to perform vocals on "The Great Gig in the Sky".* [32] The London performance was released as a live album and concert video in 2006 by Portnoy's YtseJam Records.* [33]* [34] The band covered all of Deep Purple's Made in Japan at concerts in Tokyo and Osaka; a recording of which

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was also released as a live album by YtseJam Records in [16] “DREAMTHEATER Shut Down Official Message Board Due To New Album Leak”. Blabbermouth.net . 2005-052007.* [33]* [35]* [36] 31. Retrieved 2010-07-09.

To celebrate the band's twentieth anniversary, the final concert on the tour was performed at Radio City Mu- [17] “MIKE PORTNOY Clarifies Reasons For Shutting Down DREAM THEATER Message Board”. sic Hall in New York on April 1, 2006. For the secBlabbermouth.net . 2005-06-04. Retrieved 2010-07-09. ond half of the concert, the band was accompanied by a thirty-piece orchestra conducted by Jamshied Sharifi. [18] Wilson 2009, pp. 316–7 The concert was filmed and released as a live album and concert video named Score on August 29, 2006 by Rhino [19] “DREAM THEATER Drummer's 'Drumavarium' Available For Pre-Order”. Blabbermouth.net . 2005-08-02. Records.* [35]* [37] Retrieved 2010-07-09.

10.5

Track listing

[20] Wilson 2009, pp. 447

All music composed by Dream Theater.

[21] Goldstein, Maarten (2008-07-14). “Full Rock Band 2 Tracklist Revealed, RB1 Songs Included Separately, 500 Songs by Year's End”. Shacknews . Retrieved 2008-0714.

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Chart positions

[22] La Gorce, Tammy. “Octavarium”. AllMusic . Retrieved 2010-07-10.

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Personnel

[23] “Dream Theater - Octavarium”. Billboard . 11June2005. p. 50. Retrieved 2010-08-26

Additional personnel

[24] Donnelly,Justin.“Review: Dream Theater - Octavarium” . Blistering. Retrieved 2010-07-10.

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[25] Pratt, Greg (August 2005). “Dream Theater - Octavarium”. Exclaim!. Retrieved 2010-08-26.

References

[1] Wilson 2009, pp. 307

[26] Donnelly, Justin. “Dream Theater - Octavarium review” . The Metal Forge. Retrieved 2011-05-13.

[2] “Discography Dream Theater” (in Finnish). Finnish [27] Carlson, Harley. “Review of Dream Theater - Octavarcharts. Retrieved 2010-07-09. ium”. MetalReview.com. Retrieved 2010-07-10. [3] “Dream Theater - Octavarium”. Italian charts. Retrieved [28] Bansal, Vik. “Dream Theater - Octavarium (Atlantic)". 2010-07-10. musicOMH . Retrieved 2010-08-26. [4] “Discography Dream Theater” (in Swedish). Swedish [29] Wilson 2009, pp. 317–8 charts. Retrieved 2010-07-10. [5] “Discography Dream Theater”(in Dutch). Dutch charts. [30] “DREAM THEATER Drummer: GIGANTOUR Concert In Montreal To Be Taped For Upcoming CD/DVD” Retrieved 2010-07-10. . Blabbermouth.net . 2005-08-18. Retrieved 2010-07-09. [6] “Oricon Ranking: Dream Theater - Octavarium” (in [31] “MEGADETH: GIGANTOUR 2006 Opening-Night Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved 2016-09-14. Setlist Revealed”. Blabbermouth.net . 2006-09-07. Re[7] “Discography Dream Theater”(in Norwegian). Norwetrieved 2010-08-26. gian charts. Retrieved 2010-07-10. [32] Wilson 2009, pp. 319 [8] Wilson 2009, pp. 304–6 [33] “Cover Series”. YtseJam Records . Retrieved 2010-07[9] Wilson 2009, pp. 308 09. [10] Wilson 2009, pp. 310–1 [11] Wilson 2009, pp. 313–4 [12] Wilson 2009, pp. 311–2

[34] “The latest titles from Ytsejam Records”. Dream Theater - The Official Site. 2006-04-23. Retrieved 2010-08-26. [35] Wilson 2009, pp. 321

[13] “DREAM THEATER Keyboardist: 'We Want [36] “New Ytsejam Records titles now available to order!". Dream Theater - The Official Site . 2007-09-09. Retrieved To Maintain The Integrity Of Who We've Been'". 2010-08-26. Blabbermouth.net . 2005-08-13. Retrieved 2010-07-09. [14] Wilson 2009, pp. 312–3 [15] Wilson 2009, pp. 315–6

[37] “Dream Theater's new live CD and DVD “SCORE"". Dream Theater - The Official Site . 2006-06-10. Retrieved 2010-08-26.

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[38] “DREAM THEATER: 'Octavarium' First-Week Chart Positions Revealed”. Blabbermouth.net . 2005-06-19. Retrieved 2010-07-09. [39] “OLIS - Official Retail Sales Chart” (in Polish). OLIS. 2005-06-20. Retrieved 2010-07-10. [40] “Dream Theater Album & Song Chart History”. Billboard . Retrieved 2010-07-11. •

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Lifting Shadows: The Authorized Biography of Dream Theater (Classic ed.).

London: Essential Works. ISBN 978-1-906615-024.

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Chapter 11

Systematic Chaos multaneously wrote and recorded Systematic Chaos .* [9] Mike Portnoy and John Petrucci co-produced the album; Portnoy said that the band hires an engineer and a mixer to act as an “objective outside ear”, but the members ultimately “call their own shots”.* [10] Previous Dream Theater albums shared planned themes throughout, such as Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory (1999) as a concept album or Train of Thought (2003) as a heavy, “balls to the wall”album.* [11] Though Portnoy had some preconceived ideas for Systematic Chaos , he decided not to tell the rest of the band; leaving them to start with a “completely open palate”.* [11] However, Portnoy did want to retain a “cutting, aggressive, modern”mood The album peaked in the top twenty in eight countries' throughout,* “It had to have balls, ”he added, “it had to sales charts; in addition, the album peaked at the nine- be cool”. [12] teenth position on the Billboard 200, makingitthehighest The album was titled Systematic Chaos after Portnoy and peaking Dream Theater album in the United States * [2] Petrucci picked phrases from song lyrics that they felt until the release of Black Clouds & Silver Linings (2009), would be a fitting title, * [13] in similar fashion to prewhich debuted at the sixth position. * [3] Critical recep- vious albums like Images and Words (1992) or Awake tion of the album was generally positive; Jon Eardley (1994).* [14] The pair selected the word“chaos”, which from MetalReview.com called the band, “arguably the appears in “The Dark Eternal Night”.* [13] Petrucci most consistent band throughout the entire progressive and Portnoy were also attracted to the phrase “Random rock/metal industry”.* [4] thoughts of neat disorder”which appears in "Constant * Dream Theater promoted the album on their Chaos in Motion". Inspired by the “duality”of the phrase, [14] opposites of the word “chaos”were discussed, resulting Motion world tour, whichlasteda year andspanned thirty* five countries. The album was released in regular and in the word “systematic”. [13] Portnoy said that in ad”is also a“fitting special edition formats; the special edition included a 5.1 dition to the album,“systematic chaos * surround sound mix of the album, in addition to a ninety- description of the band in general”. [15] Systematic Chaos is

the ninth studio album by American progressive metal/rock band Dream Theater. Released on June 4, 2007 in the United Kingdom and June 5, 2007 in the United States, Systematic Chaos was the band's first release through Roadrunner Records, which was sold to their previous label Atlantic Records, through which the band had released their previous studio album Octavarium (2005). The album was recorded from September 2006 to February 2007 at Avatar Studios in New York City, after the band's first break from summer touring in ten years. The lyrics of the album were written by John Petrucci, James LaBrie, and Mike Portnoy about fictional, political, and personal topics, respectively. * [1]

minute “making of”documentary about the album.

11.2 11.1

Background

Songs

John Petrucci wrote the lyrics for five of the eight songs on the album,* [16] telling a fictional story through each After recording their twentieth anniversary concert, one.* [17] Score, on April 1, 2006, Dream Theater rested for its first summer in ten years.* [5] The band would reconvene at Avatar Studios, in New York City, in Septem- 11.2.1 In the Presence of Enemies ber 2006.* [6] Mike Portnoy stated that the relationship between band members was “the best it's ever been ” The first piece recorded, the twenty-five-minute epic “In .* [7] The band hired Paul Northfield, who had previ- the Presence of Enemies,”was described by Petrucci as ously worked with bands that had inspired Dream The- the “epitome of a Dream Theater creation”.* [18] He ater, including Rush and Queensrÿche, to engineer the went on to describethe composition as“very progressive, album.* [8] As with previous albums, Dream Theater si- very long"; also noting that it set a good tone for writing 30

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and recording the rest of the album.* [18] Their longest recording since "Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence", itwas split into two parts, due to it having a good open and close for the album at the same time. According to Portnoy, the band felt it was too long to open the album, but did not want to close the album with a long song, as they had with the twenty-four-minute title track of their last album Octavarium (2005).* [19] The songs are normally played together in their entirety in live shows. During recording, the work was titled, “The Pumpkin King,”* [20] and in the album's booklet, the song is given a subtitle, “The Heretic and the Dark Master.” Thestory of“In the Presence of Enemies”was inspired by a Korean manhwa named Priest , as Petrucci explains that not being a manga fan, precisely, "[...] I like it though. This one, I just stumbled upon and I really liked the content. It inspired me to take a different approach lyrically. You have to keep things interesting for yourself when writing new material so I just took this and ran with it. [...] Those types of lyrics are fun to write, you know? The dark subject matter, the dark master stuff. It's another way of writing, a fresh one to me. ”* [21] He also summarizes the lyrics: “It's a story about somebody who loses himself and end struggles with the darkness, symbolized by the Dark Master. And the story ends up really being the darkness within and goes through the different phases where he has to fight demons and things like that.* [22]

Drums. Its working title was“Korma Chameleon”, and was the second piece written.* [31] Mike Portnoy said that since it was one of the more aggressive, more driving songs on the album, that the lyrics were very mucha metaphor for his Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. With everything he does for Dream Theater as well as his life in general, that his “wheels are always in constant motion”, and that he's always juggling many different projects or responsibilities for the band at the same time. So the lyrics are a representation for whats going on in his head on any given day.* [32] Thesong was also accompanied by a music video,thefirst the band had produced in over a decade.* [33] The video clip premiered on July 13, 2007 and was released as a free download, in two different formats, also for a limited time.* [34] The band had not produced a music video since “Hollow Years”from Falling into Infinity (1997), citing lack of interest and lack of rotation on music channels for the latter. The video received considerable airplay on MTV2's Headbangers Ball and was voted as the second best music video of 2007 by the same; * [35] it is arguably Dream Theater's most popular video since "Pull Me Under" in 1992.

11.2.4 11.2.2

Forsaken

Petrucci said“Forsaken”is a story told through a“short song structure”.* [23] The song tells of a person who is visited at night by a vampiress. While the man thinks he is being taken away and being shown “wonderful things” , he doesn't realize that the whole time he is getting his blood sucked, and is eventually taken, in the end, by the vampiress.* [24] An animated music video of“Forsaken” , produced by Gonzo and directed by Yasufumi Soejima, was released on January 26, 2008.* [25]* [26] The band allowed Soejima artistic freedom with the design of the video,* [27] which was set in a science fiction future instead of the present day. * [25] During the production of the album, the working title for this song was “Jet Lag” , and it was the sixth song to be written.* [28] 11.2.3

The Dark Eternal Night

Constant Motion

“Constant Motion”was released as the first single from

the album on April 27, 2007. It was first made available as a free download the same day by Roadrunner Records; it could be found at Roadrunner Records' Dream Theater sub-website for a limited time.* [29] This song was also made available to download for the music video game Rock Band .* [30] The song is considered as one of the hardest songs available for the game on both Guitar and

Petrucci wrote the lyrics to “The Dark Eternal Night” about a pharaoh who has returned after dormancy as a monster to haunt a town.* [36] The lyrics are heavily influenced by the short story Nyarlathotep by American horror fiction writer H.P. Lovecraft, even borrowing a lot of specific phrases from this story. The song contains an improvised continuum solo, performed by Rudess while the drum tracks were being recorded; the band members liked the solo enough to keep in the final recording. * [37] In the October 2010 issue of Total Guitar Magazine, its readers voted the main riff of “The Dark Eternal Night” as the fourth greatest riff of the decade. During the making of the song, the title was,“N.A.D.S.”“ ( North American Dream Squad”) and it was the fifth song to be written.* [38] The sprawling, progressive midsection was not featured in the song's original edit, but is based around a riff that Rudess came up with in the control room, when listening to the original, moreconservative instrumentalsection.“I was debating whether or not I should even bring it up, but then I got brave and said 'You know, I've got this weird idea.'"* [39] The Dark Eternal Night was the second of two songs released to the general public in advance of the album's release, with an in-studio video being released to YouTube in May 2007.

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Repentance

Portnoy wrote "Repentance" as the fourth part of his Twelve-step Suite,* [40] a collection of songs from various Dream Theater albums which revolve around his journey through Alcoholics Anonymous. The song discusses steps eight and nine of the process, which deal with making a list of people whom one has wronged and, if possible, making direct amends with them.* [41] Portnoy, who as of 2007 had been sober for 7½ years,* [42] invited friends and fellow musicians Mikael Åkerfeldt, Jon Anderson, David Ellefson, Daniel Gildenlöw, Steve Hogarth, Chris Jericho, Neal Morse, Joe Satriani, Corey Taylor, Steve Vai, and Steven Wilson to record spoken apologies, regrets, and sorrows of their own,* [43] which were featured throughout the song.* [44] Portnoy dedicated“Repentance ”,“to Bill W. and all of his friends”. Duringrecording, the titleof thetrack was,“Fisheye”and it was the seventh and final song to be written.* [45] This saga is concluded in the band's tenth studio album Black Clouds & Silver Linings with “The Shattered Fortress”. 11.2.6

Prophets of War

“Prophets of War”was written by James LaBrie, who

based the lyrics loosely on Joseph C. Wilson's book The Politics of Truth .* [46] The lyrics talk about possible ulterior motives behind the Iraq War, while remaining“middle of the road”.* [46] The title is a play on words, where the“prophets”of the war, could also be gaining a “profit”from the War.* [46] During the recording of the song, Portnoy suggested fans could voice certain lyrical chants.* [47]* [48] In response to a message posted on the band's website* [49] four hundred fans gathered outside the recording studio to record the chanting,* [48] however only sixty could fit into the studio. The title of the track during recording was, “Carpet Babies”and it was the third song to be written.* [50]

with Warner Music Group, Dream Theater became disappointed at the lack of coverage they gave the band. "[...] Our previous label basically relied on our fanbase to do everything. [They would] put the money up for the record and put the CD in the shops,”said Portnoy.* [52] On February 8, 2007, Dream Theater reached an agreement with Roadrunner Records to release their new album.* [53] Systematic Chaos had nearly been written and recorded at the time of the signing. * [52] Ironically, Warner purchased Roadrunner Records a week after the band signed with them.* [33] According to LaBrie, Roadrunner followed through on all of its promises to the band concerning the promotion of the album.* [54] Portnoy spent a month directing and editing a documentary titled Chaos in Progress: The Making of Systematic Chaos , which was released on the two disc special edition of the album.* [55] The bonus disc of the special edition also included 5.1 surround sound mix of the entirealbum. Dream Theater supported the album by touring on the Chaos in Motion Tour from June 3, 2007 to June 4, 2008. The world tour comprised 115 shows throughout thirtyfive countries.* [56] Multiple concerts were filmed for the band's fifth DVD, titled Chaos in Motion 2007–2008 . The compilation of concerts was released on September 30, 2008.* [57]

11.4

Reception

Critical reception for Systematic Chaos was generally positive. Writing for MetalReview.com, Jon Eardley called the album,“another solid outing”.* [4] He complimented Petrucci for “Constant Motion”, writing that it contains “some of the best riffs Petrucci has brought to the table”.* [4] In addition, he called the latter part of “The Dark Eternal Night ”“the most brutal part in any song to date”.* [4] Reviewing for Metal Invader, Nikos Patelis called the album, “energetic, sharp – edged, full of beautiful melodies and heavy riffs, long epic compositions”.* [67] He called Dream Theater's instrumentalists 11.2.7 The Ministry of Lost Souls “four masters of music that use their instruments as if “James At14:57,“The Ministryof Lost Souls”is the album's sec- they were their limbs”, in addition to stating, * ond longest track. Throughout the song's lyrics, Petrucci LaBrie sounds more mature than ever ”. [67] In conclutells of a person who dies in the process of saving a sion, Patelis called Systematic Chaos ,“an excellent album many times to be listened in order to be diwoman from drowning. However, the woman who is that needs * saved is filled with “regret and sorrow”until she is able gested”. [67] Greg Prato, of AllMusic, wrote "[...] 'Forto re-unite with her rescuer. The title for the track during saken' proves wrong those who say that Dream Theater is recording was, “Schindler's Lisp”and it was the fourth all about instrumental gymnastics and not songwriting” . He also compared riffs in “The Dark Eternal Night” song to be written.* [51] to the band Pantera. Overall, he states "[...] the quintet sticks to the prog metal game plan that they've followed since their inception”.* [59] Reviewer Chad Bowar of 11.3 Release and promotion About.com, wrote that “In the Presence of Enemies Part I”is “an effective way to set the tone for the rest of Both the regular and special editions of Systematic Chaos the songs”.* [58] Overall, Bowar gave the album four out were released on June 4, 2007 in the UK and June 5, of five stars, calling it, “one of the best Dream Theater 2007 in the US. Over their seven album relationship releases in quite a while ”.* [58]

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The album peaked in the top twenty-five in the United Kingdom and Australia, where the band had never previously charted.* [68]* [69] In the United States, the album peaked at the nineteenth position on the Billboard 200, making it the highest peaking Dream Theater album in the United States at the time of its release. * [2] Overall, Systematic Chaos peaked in the top twenty for album sales in eight countries. In the US, the album sold 35,689 copies the first week it was released. * [70] In 2014, readers of Rhythm magazine voted Systematic Chaos the second greatest drumming album in the history of progressive rock.* [71]

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References

Complete album in 5.1 surround sound Chaos in Progress : the making of Systematic Chaos

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[1] Mike Portnoy (2007-10-31). Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater) - Interview '07, Part 1 . Event occurs at 2:48. Retrieved 2008-07-06.

Chart positions

[2] "Systematic Chaos –DreamTheater”. Billboard.com. Retrieved 2009-10-13.

Personnel

[3] "Black Clouds & Silver Linings – Dream Theater”. Billboard.com. Retrieved 2009-07-01.

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[4] Jon Eardley (2007-06-05). “Systematic Chaos”. MetalReview.com. Archived from the original on June 23, 2008. Retrieved 2008-07-04. [5] Mike Portnoy, Chaos in Progress . Event occurs at 3:58. [6] Mike Portnoy, Chaos in Progress . Event occurs at 4:17. [7] Mike Portnoy. Mike Portnoy Interview (Dream Theater) - Part 2. TheCrookedStep.com. Event occurs at 0:23. Retrieved 2008-06-30. [8] Mike Portnoy, Chaos in Progress . Event occurs at 4:24. [9] Mike Portnoy, Chaos in Progress . Event occurs at 4:45. [10] Mike Portnoy. Mike Portnoy Interview (Dream Theater) Part 2. Event occurs at 1:38. Retrieved 2008-06-30. [11] Mike Portnoy, Chaos in Progress . Event occurs at 6:34. [12] Mike Portnoy, Chaos in Progress . Event occurs at 20:57. [13] John Petrucci, Chaos in Progress . Event occurs at 37:08. [14] Mike Portnoy (2007-10-31). Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater) - Interview '07, Part 1 . Event occurs at 2:05. Retrieved 2008-07-06. [15] Mike Portnoy, Chaos in Progress . Event occurs at 38:02. [16] Systematic Chaos (Media notes). Roadrunner. 2007.

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[18] John Petrucci, Chaos in Progress . Event occurs at 6:05.

[42] Mike Portnoy. Mike Portnoy Interview (Dream Theater) - Part 1. TheCrookedStep.com. Event occurs at 3:05. Retrieved 2008-06-30.

[19] Mike Portnoy, The Mirror . Event occurs at 4:07.

[43] John Petrucci, Chaos in Progress . Event occurs at 49:30.

[20] Mike Portnoy, The Mirror . Event occurs at 5:05.

[44]“Repentance”. Systematic Chaos (Media notes). Dream Theater. Roadrunner Records. 2007. p. 10.

[21] Bort (2007-10-05). “Interview with John Petrucci”. FiveEight.com. Retrieved 2010-09-18. [45] Chaos in Progress . Event occurs at 44:17.

[22] John Petrucci, Chaos in Progress . Event occurs at 1:18:00. [46] James LaBrie (2007-06-25). The Mirror Interviews James LaBrie. TheMirror.de. Event occurs at 4:34. Retrieved [23] John Petrucci, Chaos in Progress . Event occurs at 9:40. 2008-07-02. [24] John Petrucci, Chaos in Progress . Event occurs at 11:56.

[47] James Labrie, Chaos in Progress . Event occurs at 66:26.

[25] “Gonzo Animates Dream Theater's 'Forsaken' Music [48] James LaBrie (2007-06-10). James LaBrie Interview Part Video”. Anime News Network. 2008-01-26. Retrieved 1. Roadrunner Records. Event occurs at 2:15. Retrieved 2008-07-01. 2008-07-01. [26] "'Forsaken' video premiere on Saturday, January 26th”. [49] “Live near NYC? Want to be on the new DT?". 2007 DreamTheater.net. 2008-01-25. Retrieved 2008-07-01. Archives . DreamTheater.net. 2007-01-24. Retrieved 2008-07-06. [27] “New Anime Video for Dream Theater's 'Forsaken'". Anime News Network. 2008-01-25. Retrieved 2008-07- [50] Chaos in Progress . Event occurs at 55:09. 01. [51] Chaos in Progress . Event occurs at 1:08:05. [28] John Petrucci, Chaos in Progress . Event occurs at 10:42 [52] Mike Portnoy (2007-06-11). Mike Portnoy Italian Inter̶46. view. Roadrunner Records Italy. Event occurs at 4:03. [29] "'Constant Motion' MP3 Giveaway at Roadrunner Retrieved 2008-07-01. Records” (Press release). DreamTheater.net. 2007-04[53] “When Dream Theater & Roadrunner Records Unite!". 27. Retrieved 2007-04-27. Roadrunner. Retrieved 2009-10-13. [30] "'Constant Motion' available for Rock Band download!" (Press release). DreamTheater.net. 2008-08-09. Re- [54] JamesLaBrie (2007-06-10). James LaBrie Interview, Part 1. Roadrunner Records. Event occurs at 4:18. Retrieved trieved 2008-09-18. 2008-07-01. [31] John Petrucci, Chaos in Progress . Event occurs at 22:18 [55] Mike Portnoy, The Mirror . Event occurs at 7:47. ̶27. [32] Mike Portnoy, Chaos in Progress . Event occurs at 23:55 [56] “A Must Have for Dream Theater Fans!". Roadrunner Records. 2008-07-10. Retrieved 2008-07-10. ̶24:20. [33] “Dream Theater Causing 'Chaos' with New Album ”. [57] “Dream Theater Chaos In Progress 2007/2008 Live DVD Sets to be Released in September”. Blabbermouth.net . Billboard.com. Retrieved 2009-10-13. Roadrunner Records. 2008-07-10. Retrieved 2008-0710. [34] "'Constant Motion' Video Premiere - Download it now!" (Press release). DreamTheater.net. 2007-07-13. Re[58] Bowar, Chad. “Dream Theater - Systematic Chaos ". trieved 2007-07-13. About.com. Retrieved 2007-06-07. [35] “Dream Theater's 'Forsaken' Nominated for Headbanger's Ball Best of 2008!" (Press release). DreamThe- [59] Prato, Gregg. “Review: Systematic Chaos - Dream Theater”. Allmusic. Retrieved 2007-06-06. ater.net. 2008-10-20. Retrieved 2009-05-20. [36] John Petrucci, Chaos in Progress . Event occurs at 30:57. [37] Chaos in Progress . Event occurs at 43:00. [38] Chaos in Progress . Event occurs at 29:53.

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Notes

James LaBrie, John Myung, John Petrucci, Mike Portnoy, Jordan Rudess (2007). Chaos in Progress: The Making of Systematic Chaos (Documentary). Avatar Studios: The All Blacks. Retrieved 200806-30. Mike Portnoy (2007-05-04). The Mirror Interviews Mike Portnoy. TheMirror.de. Retrieved 2008-0702.

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Chapter 12

Black Clouds & Silver Linings Black Clouds & Silver Linings is

the tenth studio album by American progressive metal/rock band Dream Theater, released on June 23, 2009 through Roadrunner Records.* [2]* [3] It is the band's last album to feature drummer and founding member Mike Portnoy before his departure on September 8, 2010.* [4] The album was recorded between October 2008 and March 2009 at Avatar Studios in New York City. It was produced by John Petrucci and Portnoy, and was engineered and mixed by Paul Northfield.

12.1

In addition to the album version of the song, the single contained an alternate version featuring only a piano and vocals, a demo version with John Petrucci on vocals, anda demo version of“The Best of Times”with Mike Portnoy on vocals. There was also a video to follow it which was released on November 18, 2009.

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History

Reception

Dream Theater began to work on the album in October 2008.* [3] Mike Portnoy described Black Clouds & Silver Linings as, “a Dream Theater album with 'A Change of Seasons', 'Octavarium', 'Learning to Live', 'Pull Me Under' and 'The Glass Prison' all on one album.”* [5] Jordan Rudess said at a NAMM Show that Spectrasonics virtual instruments were used on the album.* [6]

Initial critical response to Black Clouds & Silver Linings was generally favorable. At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, the album has received an average score of 68, based on five reviews.* [19] Rich Wilson, author of Lifting Shadows, previewed the album for Metal Hammer , calling the album “Dream Theaterʼs finest and most balanced album in a decade.”* [20] Eduardo Rivadavia of Allmusic gave the album four out of five stars 12.1.1 Lyrical themes writing, "Black Clouds & Silver Linings is still an archetypal Dream Theater album; one that's unlikely to broaden The album's lyrics were written by John Petrucci and their audience all that much, but is conversely guaranteed Mike Portnoy, and all except one concern personal ex- to thrill their hardcore converts with its renewed devotion periences about disturbing or difficult moments of their to the most exigent and stimulating facets of the band's lives. Though most songs were written by Petrucci, “A chosen musical domain.”* [9] Similarly David Buchanan Nightmare to Remember”was based on a childhood car of Consequence of Sound , an onlinemusic magazine, said: incident; “The Count of Tuscany”was about an actual “that this release will not necessarily bring in new fans but encounter he had in Tuscany; and "Wither" was about the will also not disappoint the current flock, and this is very process of songwriting for him.* [7]“The Best of Times” true. There are no improvements, but no sheer letdowns, was written by Mike Portnoy about his father, who died either.”He gave the album four and a half stars out of ʻs from cancer. “I just wanted to write something that was five.* [21] The album was named as one of Classic Rock * a tribute to our life together,”said Portnoy, who played 10 essential progressive rock albums of the decade. [22] the song for his father prior to his death.* [8] “The Shat- The album debuted at #6 on the Billboard 200 selling tered Fortress”is the final part of Portnoy's Twelve-step 40,285 copies.* [23] It was the first time in the band's Suite, reprising and concluding themes and motifs from history that they had cracked the Top 10 on that chart, the suite that began on 2002's Six Degrees of Inner Turbu- and is currently the band's highest single week sales of lence album. The remaining song, “A Rite of Passage” an album. The album also debuted at #1 on Billboard , concerns Freemasonry; a video of the edited single was Top Internet Albums, and #2 on Billboard Top Rock Alreleased on May 8, 2009. bums.* [24] The album also marked the first time that the "Wither" was released as a single on September 15, 2009. band hit the number one spot in Finland. 36

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Track listing

37 [6] “Episode Nine: Jordan Rudess Demo”. Omnisphere. Retrieved 2009-03-13.

All music written by John Petrucci, Mike Portnoy, John Myung and Jordan Rudess except where noted.

[7] “Dream Theater: Portnoy interview”. The Metal Circus. 2009-05-16. Retrieved 2009-05-16.

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[8] Gill, James (May 2, 2009). “Dream Theater's Mike Portnoy Pens Tribute To Late Father”. Metal Hammer . Archived from the original on June 29, 2011. Retrieved May 2, 2009.

Special edition tracks

The 3-disc Special Edition included a bonus disc of six cover songs, entitled “Uncovered 2008/2009”. These [9] Rivadavid, Eduardo. Black Clouds & Silver Linings alltracks were originally released separately, one per week, music.com. Retrieved on 2011-05-05. in the weeks leading up to the album's release.“To Tame a Land”had been previously released on the 2008 Iron [10] Gehlke, David. link 2009-06-19. Retrieved on 2011-0513. Maiden tribute album Maiden Heaven .

Also included in the three disc special edition are in- [11] Donnelly, Justin. link 2009-06-19. Retrieved on 201105-13. strumental tracks of the songs, without overdubs or so* los. [25] 12.3.2

Deluxe collector's edition box set

A deluxe collectorsʼ-edition boxed set of the album was also released. Packaged in a silver foil embossed black velvet box the set includes the 3 Special Edition CDs, a 180-Gram Double LP, a DVD with isolated audio tracks for each instrument, a lithograph of the album cover, with only 100 being signed by Hugh Syme, and a mouse pad. Those who pre-ordered were able to download a newly recorded cover song each week beginning on May 19, 2009 until the album's release. 100 box sets contained a “silver ticket”entitling the purchaser and one guest to a meet-and-greet with the band.* [26] This version was also a Limited Edition release, only 14,000 were made. * [27]

[12] terrybezer. Dream Theater Album Review: ʻBlack Clouds And Silver Linings ʼTrack-By-Track metalhammer.co.uk. 2009-04-24. Retrieved on 2011-05-05.

[13] Ray, John. link Archived July 14, 2011, at the Wayback Machine. 2009-06-19. Retrieved on 2011-05-13. [14] Demonic Tutor. link 2009-06-19. Retrieved on 2011-0513. [15] Conaton, Chris. Dream Theater: Black Clouds and Silver Linings popmatters.com. 2009-07-17. Retrieved on 2011-05-05. [16] Jones, Tim (August 2009). “Superb 10th studio set from the prog-metal kings”. Record Collector . No. 365. p. 80. ISSN 0261-250X. [17] Spencer, Trey. Dream Theater Black Clouds and Silver Linings 2009-06-19. Retrieved on 2011-05-05.

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Personnel

[18] Lealos, Shawn. link 2009-06-19. Retrieved on 2011-0601.

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Charts

[19] “Dream Theater:Black Clouds & Silver Linings (2009): Reviews”. Metacritic . CNET Networks, Inc. Retrieved July 22, 2009.

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References

[20] Rich Wilson (2009-04-24). “Dream Theater Album Review: 'Black Clouds And SilverLinings' Track-By-Track” . Metal Hammer . Retrieved 2009-04-26.

[1] Wither by Dream Theater amazon.com. Retrieved on 2009-09-15. [21] Buchanan, David (July 21, 2009). “Album Review: Dream Theater - Black Clouds & Silver Linings”. Con[2] “Dream Theater: New Album Title, Track Listing, sequence of Sound . Retrieved January 4, 2010. Artwork Revealed”. Blabbermouth.net . Roadrunner Records. March 12, 2009. Retrieved March 13, 2009. [22] Classic Rock , February 2010, Issue 141. http://newmusicexcess.wordpress.com/2010/02/27/ [3] “DREAM THEATER - BLACK CLOUDS & SILVER classic-rock-10-essential-00s-prog-albums/ LININGS - Coming June 23rd!". MikePortnoy.com. 2009-03-13. Retrieved 2009-03-13. [23] “DT cracks the US Top 10!!!!". Mike Portnoy. Retrieved 2009-07-01. [4] Mike Portnoy Quits Dream Theater Archived September 12, 2010, at the Wayback Machine. blabbermouth.net. [24] Billboard Top Rock Albums billboard.com. 2009-07. 2010-09-08. Retrieved on 2010-09-09. Retrieved on 2009-07-22.

[5] “The Drums Are Done!!!!". Mikeportnoy.com. 2008- [25] “Episode Three”. Jordan Rudess Interview. DTNor11-27. Retrieved 2009-01-02. way.com. 2009-04-07. Retrieved 2009-04-09.

38 [26] “Dream Theater - Black Clouds & Silver Linings Producers Edition Box Set”. Roadrunner Records. Retrieved 2009-05-05. [27] “Dream Theater - Mike Portnoy explains the deluxe edition”. Dream Theater The Official Site. Retrieved 201107-10. [28] Austrian Charts. http://austriancharts.at/showitem. asp?interpret=Dream+Theater&titel=Black+Clouds+ %26+Silver+Linings&cat=a. Published & Retrieved on Unknown Date. [29] “Dream Theater - Black Clouds & Silver Linings”. ultratop.be. Retrieved 2011-09-08. [30] Albums: Canadian Top 100 Archived 2011-10-21 at WebCite jam.canoe.ca 2009-07-02. Retrieved on 200907-02. [31] Steffen Hung. “Dream Theater - Black Clouds & Silver Linings”. danishcharts.com. Retrieved 2011-09-08. [32] GFK Dutch Album Top 100 dutchcharts.nl. 2009-06-27. Retrieved on 2009-07-01. [33] European Top 100 Albums billboard.com. 2009-07. Retrieved on 2010-03-28 [34] “Suomen virallinen lista”. Pop.yle.fi. 2010-08-05. Retrieved 2011-09-08. [35] Le classement album nouveautés disqueenfrance.com. 2009-06-28. Retrieved on 2009-07-23. (French) [36] Die offiziellen Albumcharts Ermittelt von media control GfK International GmbH 2009-07-03. Retrieved on 2009-07-07 [37] MAHASZ charts mahasz.hu 2009-07-01. Retrieved on 2009-07-01. [38] Official FIMI Charts fimi.it 2009-06-28. Retrieved on 2009-07-01. [39] ブラック・クラウズ・アンド・シルヴァー・ライニングズドリーム・シアター (in Japanese). oricon ME inc. Retrieved 2016-09-14. [40] Norway Albums Top 40 achart.us. 2009-06-30. Retrieved on 2009-07-01. [41] Oficjalna lista sprzedaży olis.onyx.pl 2009-07-03. Retrieved on 2009-07-04. [42] Top nacional: Rodrigo Leão rouba liderança a Amália Hoje, Michael Jackson em terceiro achart.us. 2009-0705. Retrieved on 2009-07-01. [43] Steffen Hung. “Dream Theater - Black Clouds & Silver Linings”. spanishcharts.com. Retrieved 2011-09-08. [44] Swiss Albums Top 100 achart.us. 2009-07-05. Retrieved on 2009-07-01. [45] Top 40 Albums : 29.06.2009 bbc.co.uk. 2009-06-29. Retrieved on 2009-07-01.

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Chapter 13

A Dramatic Turn of Events A Dramatic Turn of Events is

the eleventh studio album by American progressive metal band Dream Theater, released worldwide on September 12, 2011 and in the United States on September 13 through Roadrunner Records. It is the band's first recording to feature drummer Mike Mangini following the departure of founding member Mike Portnoy in September 2010. The album was written, recorded, mixed, and mastered between January and June 2011 at Cove City Sound Studios in Long Island, New York. It was produced by John Petrucci and mixed by Andy Wallace. Two singles, "On the Backs of Angels" and “Build Me Up, Break Me Down”, were released in promotion of the album.

MusicRadar, John Petrucci revealed that originally, Portnoy did not want to leave the band; he only wanted to take a five-year break. Only after the rest of the band rejected his proposal did Portnoy decide to quit.* [2] Petrucci has called Portnoy's departure one of the hardest things Dream Theater have had to face, and speaking of when he first heard the news, Jordan Rudess recounted, “You know, just to give you an idea of how deep this was to lose him, how difficult it was... after we got off the phone with him... I literally sat on the steps of my studio and cried. This is a guy who's a friend of mine, who we all love and admire. We didn't want to see it come crashing down.”* [2]

For A Dramatic Turn of Events , Dream Theater underwent a self-proclaimed musical change, reevaluating and restructuring themselves. The album has drawn stylistic comparisons to two of the band's past albums, Images and Words (1992) and Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory (1999). Many songs on the album were written with a specific purpose in mind as Petrucci, one of the album's primary composers, felt a sense of responsibility to fans following Portnoy's departure. The album's title was derived from its recurring lyrical themes of dramatic changes in history that have affected people's lives, including contemporary uprisings such as the Libyan Civil War. A commercial success, A Dramatic Turn of Events moved 36,000 units in the United States in its debut week, charting at number eight on the US Billboard 200. The album received mixed reviews from critics, but nonetheless earned Dream Theater their first-ever Grammy nomination (for “On the Backs of Angels”). From July 2011 until September 2012, the band supported the album on the A Dramatic Turn of Events Tour.

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Background

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Search for a new drummer

On September 8, 2010, Mike Portnoy announced that he would be leaving Dream Theater, citing better relationships in other projects, burnout, and his desire for a break as reasons.* [1] Elaborating on the situation for

Mike Mangini (pictured in 2004) was selected as Dream Theater's new drummer following a rigorous audition process.

A little more than a month after Portnoy's departure, Dream Theater began auditioning for a new drummer in New York City. The drummers invited to audition were Mike Mangini, Derek Roddy, Thomas Lang, Virgil Donati, Marco Minnemann, Aquiles Priester, and Peter Wildoer.* [3] In April 2011, the band announced that Mangini was the drummer selected via a three part YouTube documentary series called The Spirit Carries On.* [4] Shortly after Mangini joined Dream Theater, Portnoy emailed the band asking to rejoin, but his attempt was rebuffed.* [5] Reflecting on his arrival to the band, Mangini told Noisecreep,“As I see it, as I look back, I really think what happened was that this band kind of started over. They were in a new place as they looked for a drummer,

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and I when got the news, after the shock wore off, I knew what I wanted to do – which was just basically come in and try to support where they wanted to go. They had a vision, they had great ideas, and I just wanted to help them achieve those things. ”* [6] 13.1.2

Writing and recording

On January 3, 2011, Dream Theater entered Cove City Sound Studios to begin working on a new album.* [7] Although John Petrucci brought in demos, riffs, and songs from home, the album was mostly written in the studio.* [8] Writing was completed on March 2 and done without Mike Mangini. The band made demos for all the songs with drums already programmed, then sent them to Mangini who learned the parts and“added his own stuff.” * [2]* [9] Reflecting on the writing process for Rock Your Life, Jordan Rudess explained that the band's approach was more open to his keyboards than in the past, and that after Mike Portnoy's departure, he and Petrucci“became, like, free.”* [10] James LaBrie and John Myung each contributed more to the writing than they had in recent years.* [11] On April 14, LaBrie began tracking vocals and the album's mixing and mastering by Andy Wallace were finished by June 28.* [12]* [13]* [14] LaBrie recorded all the album's vocals in Canada with Richard Chycki. Originally, LaBrie planned to only record the album's first two songs away from New York City, but after flying there to finish the remainder of the vocals, decided to go back to Canada because “it just didn't feel right. ”* [11]

13.2

Composition

Roadrunner Germany, John Petrucci mentioned that the album “tells a story... not literally but emotionally ”and likened the experience to a “roller coaster ride.”In that same interview, James LaBrie emphasized that the album was melodically driven.* [17] In his review of A Dramatic Turn of Events , Rich Wilson – author of the official Dream Theater biography Lifting Shadows – described the album's material as veering toward progressiverock and being“spiritually reminiscent” of past albums like Images and Words (1992) and Scenes from a Memory (1999).* [18] In a poston his forum, Mike Portnoy took these comparisons a step further, suggesting that the new songs were “desperate attempts to re-write the past”.* [19] In composing A Dramatic Turn of Events , Petrucci admitted to feeling a sense of responsibility to fans following Portnoy's departure. He also explained that the majority of the songs on the album were written to prove to people that everything was grounded and intact with the band.* [20] Opener “On the Backs of Angels ”was designed to reflect Dream Theater's signature sound,* [21] the heavy “Build Me Up, Break Me Down”was written far into the making of the album to serve as a contrast to its progressive elements,* [22] “Outcry”was intended to be the anthem of the album,* [23] and“Breaking All Illusions”was used as an epic piece that would not bind the band to conventional songwriting arrangements.* [24] The final song written for the album was the ballad“Beneath the Surface”, which is also the album's closing track. Petrucci wrote the song himself, demoed and recorded it, and then presented it to the band, who were open to including it on the album.* [25] Amidst speculation that A Dramatic Turn of Events' title was a vague reference to Portnoy's departure, Petrucci stressed that it is in no way a reference to anyone; rather, the title references the album's recurring themes of dramatic changes in history that have affected peoples' lives.* [15] All of the album's lyrics were written by Petrucci except for “Far from Heaven”, written by LaBrie, and “Breaking All Illusions”, co-written with John Myung.* [14]

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Release

A Dramatic Turn of Events' title, track listing, and United

States releasedate were revealed on June 8, 2011.* [26] Its cover art, designed by longtime collaborator Hugh Syme, was revealed several days later. * [27] On June 29, “On A Dramatic Turn of Events' title was inspired by contemporary the Backs of Angels”was released as the album's first single.* [28] Leading up to the release of the album, Dream uprisings, including the Libyan Civil War .* [15] Theater teased various one-minute long snippets of new Jordan Rudess has said that, for A Dramatic Turn songs, including “Breaking All Illusions”,* [29] “Beof Events , the band underwent a musical change, re- neath the Surface”,* [30] and“This Is the Life”.* [31] On evaluating and restructuring “who we are and what we September 14, a music video for “On the Backs of Ando.”* [16] Speaking in an interview for Der Spiegel and gels”was released.* [32] On January 26, 2012, the band

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premiered a lyric video for their upcoming single,“Build 13.4.1 Supporting tour Me Up, Break Me Down”, on Loudwire.* [33] Main article: A Dramatic Turn of Events Tour A Dramatic Turn of Events was released worldwide on September 12, 2011 and in the United States on September 13,* [34] debuting at number one in some countries and attaining the eighth position on the US Billboard 200,* [35] Dream Theater's second top ten debut position on that chart after their previous album, 2009's Black Clouds & Silver Linings , which debuted at No. 6.* [36] Alongside the standard edition of the album, a special edition and deluxe collector's edition were also made available for purchase.* [37] The special edition featured different packaging and a bonus DVD containing The Spirit Carries On documentary, while the deluxe collector's edition featured, among other bonus items, instrumental versions of all songs.* [38]

Dream Theater began their tour in support of A Dramatic Turn of Events on July 4, 2011 in Rome, Italy.* [13]* [47] The second leg of the tour took place in North America, where the band headlined with Trivium.* [48] After a short break to conclude 2011, the band returned to Europe with Periphery,* [49] then to North America with Crimson Projekct before heading to South America for the final leg of the tour. * [50] On August 19 and 20, they filmed two shows at Luna Park in Buenos Aires, Argentina for a live Blu-ray release.* [51]* [52]

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Track listing

All titles, writing credits, and song lengths taken from the A Dramatic Turn of Events liner notes. All lyrics written by John Petrucci except where noted. * [14]

13.4

Critical reception 13.6

A Dramatic Turn of Events has received mixed reviews.

Personnel

from the A DramaticTurn of Events liner At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of All creditstaken * 100 to reviews from mainstream publications, the album notes. [14] holds an average score of 55, based on six reviews.* [39] Rich Wilson called it “fresh and frankly stunning"; however, he warned that the album was not immediately gratifying and that it required several listens to fully appreciate.* [18] Critics were generally complimentary of Mike Mangini's performance, with Drumhead elaborating, "[he] demonstrates the physical prowess and agility of a racehorse, stretching to play at the top of his talents and reining himself in to allow his bandmates to do the same.”* [44] In a negative review for Popmatters, Chris Conaton expressed disappointment in the album's predictability, noting, “At this point itʼs pretty clear that the band is comfortably ensconced in their lifestyle and content to just keep doing things the way they have been for years. ” * [42] In a lukewarm review for AllMusic, Thom Jurek observed,“there is something here for virtually every fan --ordetractor--tograbholdof.”* [40] Sputnikmusic criticized Mangini's drum parts, describing them as“bland” , as well as the decision to include three ballads, but ultimately gave the album an overall positive review. * [43] A Dramatic Turn of Events has

received several accolades. In their year-end wrap up for 2011, Burrn! awarded the album with their Best Album, Best Front Cover, Best Guitarist, and Best Keyboardist honors. * [45] At the 2012 Grammy Awards, “On the Backs of Angels”was nominated for Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance, representing the Dream Theater's first-ever Grammy nomination.* [46]

Chapter 14

Dream Theater (album) Dream Theater is the twelfth studio album by American

progressive metal band Dream Theater, released through Roadrunner Records on September 23, 2013 in Europe and a day later in the United States. The album was written, recorded, mixed, and mastered between January and May 2013 at Cove City Sound Studios in Long Island, New York, the same studio as the band's previous album, A Dramatic Turn of Events (2011). The band made Dream Theater a self-titled album to emphasize that they were moving forward in their career and to make it a reference point for fans. The album's songs are shorter on average than most Dream Theater songs, with the exception of the 20-minute closer “Illumination Theory”. Strings for the album were arranged by Eren Başbuğ, a Berklee College of Music student.

during writing and Mangini recorded his own interpretations of them later.* [8] Commenting on Mangini's work, Petrucci said, “When people hear the drumming on this album, theyʼre gonna be pretty freaked out ... I feel like now heʼs just Mike Mangini unleashed. It's all him. It's all his creativity, all his decisions and ideas - and man, the guy's an animal.”* [9] During the studio sessions, every band member's instrument was miked and captured as they were writing so that they could simulate ahead of time exactly how the music would sound when it was eventually recorded. * [10] Recording concluded in May,* [11] and mixing was performed by Richard Chycki, who was hired based on Dream Theater's past experiences with him and his history with Rush.* [12]

Dream Theater moved 34,000 units in the United States

in its debutweek, chartingat number seven andbecoming the band's second highest charting album behind 2009's Black Clouds & Silver Linings . For its lead single, “The Enemy Inside”, the band received their second consecutive Grammy nomination in the Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance category. In early 2014, Dream Theater toured Europe and America in support of the album and recorded their performance at the Boston Opera House for a live release.

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Composition

In calling the album Dream Theater , the band tried to define who they were and emphasize that they were moving forward.* [10] Reflecting on the decision for Guitar World , Petrucci said, “We wanted to make this album a reference point for [fans] as far as what Dream Theater is all about. That was the goal and the mission, and it set the tone for the entire project.”* [13] In an article for Grantland, Steven Hyden noted the album's stylistic similarities to Rush, writing,“There aresongs on Dream The14.1 Background ater thatare just straight-up Rush imitations, mostnotably 'The Looking Glass,' which crossbreeds 'Limelight' with Preliminary writing for Dream Theater's twelfth album 'Freewill' while leaving out Neil Peartʼs misanthropic commenced on the A Dramatic Turn of Events Tour in individualism.”* [14] April 2012.* [2] During soundchecks, the bandwould jam The songs on Dream Theater are shorter and more comand record their ideas, and guitarist John Petrucci would pact on average than on other Dream Theater albums, a try out independently composed material.* [3] They did conscious decision made by the band during writing that not enter the recording studio until January 2013,* [4] re- Petrucci later admitted was a challenge for them. * [16] turning to Cove City Sound Studios in Glen Cove, New Two songs on the album made use of a string ensemYork, where they recorded A Dramatic Turn of Events ble conducted by Berklee College of Music student Eren (2011).* [5] The first song the band wrote was “Surren- Başbuğ,* [17] including the 20-minute closer “Illuminader to Reason”,* [6] which bassist John Myung credited tion Theory”, which keyboardist Jordan Rudess called with setting the pace for the remainder of writing.* [7] the band's opportunity to go “crazy”after writing so From the start, drummer Mike Mangini was included in many concise songs.* [18] Split into five sections, the the creative process,* [5] unlike for A Dramatic Turn of track goes throughmanystyle and time signature changes, Events , where Petrucci programmed the main drum parts with Loudwire observing, “Jam-packed with a head42

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veterans heal from the effects of combat.* [31] In February 2014, the album's second and final music video was released, this time for “The Looking Glass”.* [32]

14.4

Critical reception

Dream Theater has received positive reviews. AllMusic

felt that it was one of the band's best albums, concluding, “it holds inside it everything a fan could want, yet also expands the reach of American prog metal.”* [1] Many critics were particularly complimentary of“Illumination Theory”, which Revolver described as“stunningly ambitious”.* [34] Grantland's Steven Hyden, whose introducThe Berklee College of Music ( pictured in 2010). The band and

tion to the band was through the self-titled album, wrote, “I drank this cocktail, and Iʼm glad. Dream Theater is a blast.”* [14] For “The Enemy Inside”, Dream Theater spinning mix of quiet interludes, face melting jams and, received their second consecutiveGrammy nomination in courtesy of bassist Myung and Mangini, forests full of the Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance category.* [37] rhythmic majesty, this suite plays like a mini album in Critics reacted favorably to Dream Theater's attempt at itself.”* [19] writing more concise songs. In their review, Loudwire Dream Theater features two instrumentals,“False Awak- commented, “The band also seems to be expanding ening Suite”and “Enigma Machine”, the former of their appeal beyond the faithful with some punchy, stylish which was written specifically to open the band's live and tuneful songs that seduce immediately. Good thing, shows.* [20] They were the first instrumentals the band too. Because the more people that can hear an album had written for a studio album since “Stream of Con- like this, the more faithful there will be. ”* [19] RTÉ.ie sciousness”on 2003's Train of Thought .* [13] Many of had a similar reaction, writing, “Sure, the did-theythe album's lyrics were based on real events; for example, really-just-play-that? double takes arrive by the half“The Enemy Inside”, which deals with post-traumatic minute on their latest magnum opus (self-titled for extra stress disorder (PTSD), was written in response to the definitiveness), but chances are you will come away from Boston Marathon bombings,* [21] and“Behind the Veil” Dream Theater singing a chorus rather than throwing air guitar/bass/drums/keyboards/violin/conductor's baton references the Elizabeth Smart kidnapping.* [22] shapes.”* [35] the self-titled album have many connections to the school.* [15]

Some critics noted that the album was too similar to previous Dream Theater albums. PopMatters felt that the 14.3 Release band was no longer offering anything new, observing, “For quite awhile, the sky was the limit for Dream TheIn June 2013, Dream Theater announced that their up- ater; now that theyʼve ascended, however, the creative air coming studio album would be self-titled and released in is running thin.”* [33] Sputnikmusic also wrote that the September.* [23] The album's first single, “The Enemy album sounded familiar, but ultimately gave it an overall Inside”, was made available for streaming by USA Today positive review, saying that it did“a bit better than recent on August 5.* [24] Its second single,“Along for the Ride” efforts in the band's formulaic approach to anti-formulaic , was made available for streaming one month later.* [25] music.”* [36] The album was premiered by Rolling Stone on September 16 via a free online stream.* [26] It was officially released one week later on September 23. * [5] In its debut week, 14.4.1 Supporting tour it sold over 34,000 copies in the United States to land at number seven on the Billboard 200 chart,* [27] making In promotion of the album, Dream Theater toured Euit the band's third consecutive top ten debut and second rope and North America in early 2014.* [38] The tour's highest charting album ever behind 2009's Black Clouds setlist featured both old and new material, including nine & Silver Linings , which debuted at number six.* [28] It songs off of Awake and Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes from remained on the charts until November 9. * [29] As of a Memory, which were celebrating anniversaries.* [39] January 2016, the album has sold 87,000 copies in the On March 25, the band performed at the Boston Opera US.* [30] House with the Berklee Concert Choir and BerkleeWorld During the album's release week, the band released a mu- Strings in an event that was dubbed their “homecomsic video for “The Enemy Inside”, which drove aware- ing”.* [15] The concert was recorded and eventually reness for Save a Warrior, a foundation dedicated to helping leased on September 30 as part of the Breaking the Fourth

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collection.* [40] It debuted at number one on 14.7 various music video charts, and the band donated part of the proceeds to the Dream Theater Scholarship Fund at 14.8 Berklee.* [41]

Charts

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[1] Jurek, Thom (2013). “Dream Theater, Review by Thom Jurek”. Allmusic. Retrieved 24 September 2013.

Track listing

All titles and song lengths taken from the Dream Theater liner notes. All lyrics written by John Petrucci except where noted and all music written by Dream Theater except where noted.* [42]

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Personnel

All credits taken from the Dream notes.* [42]

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Chapter 15

The Astonishing The Astonishing is the thirteenth studio album by Amer-

ican progressive metal band Dream Theater, released on January 29, 2016 through Roadrunner Records. It is the band's second concept album, with a story conceived by guitarist John Petrucci and music written by Petrucci and keyboardist Jordan Rudess. Composer David Campbell assisted with orchestrating the album's strings and choirs. The album was recorded throughout 2015 at Cove City Sound Studios in Long Island, New York, with the exception of vocals, which were recorded in Canada. Mixing and sound engineering were performed by the band's longtime collaborator, Richard Chycki, with Petrucci producing. The Astonishing is set in a dystopian future United States

and follows the Ravenskill Rebel Militia in their efforts to defy the Great Northern Empire of the Americas using the magical power of music. It was inspired by contemporary fantasy and science fiction franchises such as Game of Thrones and Star Wars , as well as Petrucci's ob- John Petrucci wrote The Astonishing's story, co-wrote the alservations on the ubiquity of technological automation in bum's music, and served as its producer. modern-day society. In their effort to match the album's narrative, Dream Theater wrote songs in a wide variety of styles ranging from mellow ballads to their more con- when I presented this and even just said the title, he was ventional progressive metal sound. 100 percent on board. The involvement of everybody at Leading up to The Astonishing' s release, the band mar- Roadrunner has been absolutely unbelievable, so supportketed the album with its own website, fan mailing lists, ive. It kind of ignited the secret nerd in all of us that loves and trailer. It debuted in the top ten of nine different this sort of stuff, because it's fun, it's different.”* [1] From countries and became the first Dream Theater album to its conception, Petrucci envisioned the story as eventually reach number one on the US Billboard Rock Chart. It being re-worked into a film, play, or video game.* [2] has received generally favorable reviews from music crit- Petrucci and keyboardist Jordan Rudess wrote the alics and the band toured to support the album through July bum's music independently from the rest of Dream The2016, subsequently adding another leg from October - ater by getting together everyday, going over ideas in the December 2016. morning, and then working through the music during the

15.1

Background

In mid-2013, guitarist John Petrucci began writing a story for a concept album, presenting it to the rest of Dream Theater about a year later. The band and the record label were receptive to the idea, with Petrucci recalling, “Everybody had the 'go for it' mentality. And from the very first meeting that we had with Dave Rath at Roadrunner,

day and night.* [3] Upon finishing their initial drafts, they presented them to the rest of the band, who worked on writing parts for their own instruments. In an interview with Artisan News, drummer Mike Mangini reflected, “The biggest challenge for me was interpreting the initial music that was given to me, because there were no drums. So [I was like], 'All right, I need to listen to this, really, as a whole piece to understand where I should kind of let loose or I should lay back a lot.' All that. Just to see it as a whole, 'cause I don't wanna play blindly or try to fit too much where it doesn't belong.”* [4]

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48 As Petrucci and Rudess felt that the album needed real string lines and choirs, as well as other organic sounds, they enlisted the help of veteran composer David Campbell to assist with aspects of the orchestration and handle the logistics of recording all of the necessary musicians.* [5] Reflecting on the process for Keyboard , Rudess explained,“Our initial thought was, letʼsdoitallonrock instruments andlet David arrange it, butthat wasnʼ t really thinking ahead in terms of who we are. When we go into the studio, we tend to work on things until they ʼre pretty polished. So we got intowhat we called pre-orchestrating. Iʼd use any sound at my disposal to place strings where we wanted to hear strings, choir where we wanted choir, and so forth̶but without getting overly specific about a certain patch or instrument library being the one, because we knew it was all going to be replaced with real players.” * [6] Once the album's arrangements were complete, they wereperformedandrecordedinstudiosaroundtheworld, with Campbell conducting and leading the sessions from Los Angeles.* [7] Dream Theater began recording the album's bass, drums, guitars, and keyboards in January 2015 at Cove City Sound Studios in Long Island, New York, where they also recorded their two previous albums, A Dramatic Turn of Events (2011) and Dream Theater (2013).* [8] Longtime collaborator Richard Chycki, who Petrucci described as “a sixth member of the band”, was again brought in as the album's sound engineer,* [9] while Petrucci served as producer.* [10] In July, they took a break from the studio to play some shows in Europe,* [11] but did some writing while on the road. * [12] In August, James LaBrie began recording vocals in Canada with Chycki.* [9]* [13] Singing as multiple characters, he took it upon himself to create unique interpretations of each one, with Petrucci offering him sporadic advice and feedback.* [1] Recording completed in late September,* [14] with mixing beginning the next month and mastering concluding in midDecember.* [15]* [16]

CHAPTER 15. THE ASTONISHING

The Astonishing is set in a futuristic society where music is created by Noise Machines (NOMACS) instead of humans.

ability to make music andsing“ ( TheGiftof Music”). He hasan older brother, Commander Arhys of the Ravenskill Rebel Militia, who has a son, Xander, with his deceased wife, Evangeline (“A Better Life”).

Nafaryus hears a rumor about Gabriel being the savior of the people. He and his family travel to Ravenskill to see him for themselves “ ( Lord Nafaryus”). In the Ravenskill town square, Gabriel is performing for the people when the royal family shows up. He continues playing at the emperor's request (“A Savior in the Square”), nearly bringing them all to tears “ ( When Your Time Has Come” ). As he plays, Faythe remembers how she found a music player when she was a child and kept it a secret all her life, and as she and Gabriel stare at each other and fall in love (“Act of Faythe”). Nafaryus, though briefly moved by Gabriel's song, sees him as a threat to his rule and gives the people of the town three days to deliver their savior to 15.2 Synopsis him or he will destroy the town (“Three Days”). Arhys hides his brother and refuses to give him up ( “Brother, The following is based on The Astonishing' s official syn- Can You Hear Me?"). opsis, published by Dream Theater upon the album's re- Back at the Emperor's palace, Faythe decides that she lease.* [17] must see Gabriel again. Disguising herself, she begins to travel back to Ravenskill. Arabelle, knowing about her daughter's intentions, instructs Daryus to follow and pro15.2.1 Act 1 tect her. Daryus feels he has always been overlooked by his father in favor of his sister, so he travels to the town In 2285, the northeastern region of the United States with his own intentions (“A Life Left Behind”). Faythe has turned into a dystopia ruled by the oppressive Great arrives in the town and finds Xander, who trusts her and Northern Empire of the Americas. The only resem- leads her to his father Arhys. Faythe convinces Arhys blance to entertainment that exists is the electronic noise that she can help, so he brings her to Gabriel's hideout. of the Noise Machines (NOMACS). The empire is ruled Gabriel and Faythe embrace, and she tells him that she by Emperor Nafaryus, Empress Arabelle, Crown Prince believes she can convince her father to give up his hunt Daryus, and Princess Faythe. In a distant village called for Gabriel (“Ravenskill”). Gabriel tells her that if he Ravenskill, a man named Gabriel possesses the natural could just meet with the Emperor, he could inspire him

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to restore peace to the land using his gift of music “ ( Cho- by Rolling Stone,* [1] it has been compared to The Who's Tommy (1969), Rush's 2112 (1976), Pink Floyd's The sen”). and Queensrÿche's Operation: Mindcrime Meanwhile, Daryus finds Arhys' home and takes Xander Wall (1979), * being used captive. Daryus promiseshe will guarantee the safety and (1988). [18] 2112 also revolves around music * wealth of Xander in return for Arhys bringing Gabriel to to achieve freedom in a futuristic setting. [19] The alhim. Daryus does this hoping that it will gain him re- bum's story was inspired by Petrucci's love of fantasy and spect from his father (“A Tempting Offer”). Arhys is science fiction franchises such as Game of Thrones , Lord forced to agree to the deal, remembering a promise he of the Rings , and Star Wars , as well as his observations made to Evangeline to protect their son ( “The X As- on the role of technology in modern-day society. In an pect”). Faythe travels back to her father's palace and interview with Billboard , he explained, “I was thinking learns that her music player once belonged to her father. of all of the things now that people used to do that they After a while, Nafaryus bows to the pleas of his daughter donʼt do anymore because theyʼre automated or done by “ ( A New Beginning”) and agrees to meet with Gabriel at robots: lots of jobs, self-driving cars coming right around would happen if ... an abandoned amphitheater called Heaven's Cove (“The the corner ... My thought was, 'What * music [became] all artificial?ʼ” [2] Road to Revolution”). 15.2.2

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Arhys informs Daryus that Gabriel will be at Heaven's Cove that night ( “Moment of Betrayal”). While the meeting time approaches (“Heaven's Cove”), Faythe decides that she wants to use the power of her royal status to change the world for good ( “Begin Again”). At the amphitheater, Arhys changes his mind on the deal, and when Daryus shows up, they start a fight. Daryus overpowers Arhys and kills him ( “The Path That Divides ” ), unaware that Xander followed them and saw the whole scene. As Xander runs to his father's dead body, Daryus sees the silhouette of someone approaching him. Assuming it to be Gabriel, he attempts to kill him, realising too late that it is actually Faythe (“The Walking Shadow”). Gabriel arrives at the scene and sees his dead brother and the dying Faythe. Covering Xander's ears, he unleashes a scream that causes Daryus to go deaf and that is heard by Nafaryus, Arabelle, and the entire town ( “My Last Farewell”).

Clocking in at over two hours in length and containing 34 tracks,* [10] The Astonishing was planned as an immersive experience that would be best enjoyed as a full album as opposed to a collection of singles.* [18] The album plays out similarly to a film, with Loudwire observing, “Itʼs an enormous amount of music to absorb in one sitting, but when you think about it, most movies are around two hours in length, and The Astonishing is very much like a movie in the way it delivers the storyline. ” * [20] Certain songs, such as “A Savior in the Square” and“Our New World”, have reoccurring themes, while others stand more on their own in order to move the plot along.* [18]

In writing music to match The Astonishing' s narrative, Dream Theater ended up playing in a wide variety of styles, from cinematic instrumentals to mellow ballads to the band's more conventional progressive metal.* [20] Compared to previous Dream Theater albums, there is more acoustic playing, both in terms of guitar and piano.* [21] In an interview with Ultimate Guitar, Petrucci specifically mentioned the song “A Life Left Behind”, recalling, "[It] starts with an acoustic, kind of proggy riff, which is something we've never done and has a very Yes sort of feel.”* [9] Several songs introduced new elements to the band's music, such as “The X Aspect”, which is the first Dream Theater song to use bagpipes, * [22] and “Three Days”, which features a saloon-style swing section that was written as a juxtaposition to the bleaker aspects of the album's story.* [6] Five of the album's tracks are short, electronic songs that represent the music of NOMACS.* [21]

Nafaryus and Arabelle arrive and beg Gabriel to use his gift to save Faythe ( “Losing Faythe”), but Gabriel is unable to sing after screaming so loudly ( “Whispers on the Wind”). The people, attracted by the scream, show up and start singing, giving Gabriel hope. He finds his ability to sing and brings Faythe back to life ( “Hymn of a Thousand Voices”). Nafaryus, realising what he has done, decides to end the conflict with Gabriel and shuts down the NOMACS for good. Daryus is forgiven for his actions, and Gabriel and Faythe raise Xander as a family (“Our New World”). Nafaryus promises to govern the empire as a fair leader in a new world where music is 15.4 appreciated again (“Astonishing ”).

Release

Dream Theater began their marketing campaign for The Astonishing in October 2015, prompting visitors to visit 15.3 Composition their official website to choose between mailing lists for the Great Northern Empire or the Ravenskill Rebel MiliThe Astonishing is Dream Theater's second concept al- tia.* [23] Registrants were then notified of updates to their bum after 1999's Metropolis Pt 2: Scenes from a Mem- side's Twitter page as they occurred. * [24]* [25] In early ory.* [3] Described as an “honest-to-God rock opera” November, the band announced that their thirteenth stu-

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Games to create a video game adaptation of the album's story for PC, Mac, iOS and Android.* [33] On May 7, a music video was released for“Our NewWorld”,* [34] followed by a video of tour visualsfor“Hymn of a Thousand Voices”on June 14.* [35] On September 10, an alternate version of “Our New World”was released as a single, featuring Halestorm's Lzzy Hale on guest vocals. * [36]

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The Astonishing has received generally favorable reviews.

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Halestorm's Lzzy Hale sang guest vocals on the Our New World single.

dio album would be titled The Astonishing and launched a promotional website that suggested it would be a concept album.* [26] The website slowly revealed key elements of the album's story, including its characters, map, and track listing. * [27] In December, The Astonishing was given an official January 29 release date,* [1] with multiple special editions being made available for pre-sale including a deluxe set with a handmade NOMAC 3D model. * [28] Leading to the album's release, the band released a single,“TheGift of Music”,* [29] on December 15,* [1] and premiered another song,“Moment of Betrayal”, on January 21.* [2] They also made an official trailer available via YouTube.* [30]

At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream publications, the album holds an average score of 80, based on six reviews.* [37] Critics were especially complimentary of the band's willingness to write a long, unconventional album, with AllMusic commenting, “Dream Theater have invested in the 'album' concept (and in listeners' attention spans) even as the music biz doubles down on the notion that long-players are merely envelopes to hold singles.”* [18] Rolling Stone echoed these sentiments, concluding, “The results won't please every Dream Theater partisan, nor will they convert the skeptical. But it would take a hard heart to deny Petrucci, co-composer and keyboardist Jordan Rudess and their mates credit for the boldness of their aspirations and the assurance with which they achieve them.”* [44] Loudwire was also supportive of the band's unique approach, but warned that it might make the album polarizing for fans.* [20] Some reviewers were critical of The Astonishing' s concept, including Consequence of Sound, who described it as “very silly”, but ultimately gave the album an overall positive review.* [40] By contrast, Record Collector described the storytelling as “seamless”.* [43] In their write-up, RTÉ.ie advised, “park the snootiness before pressing the play button because while The Astonishing makes Iron Maiden's recent 92-minute double The Book of Souls looklikea Ramones record, it's great fun ... Mental elbow grease is required, and the quintet wouldn't have it any other way.”* [45] LaBrie's vocals on The Astonishing were singled out by many critics as being particularly strong. In their review, Loudwire elaborated, “A concept album with different charactersputs a lotof pressure on the vocalist, andJames LaBrie lives up to the challenge. From mellow crooning to Broadway belting to edgier singing, he utilizes every style in his arsenal and delivers a first-class performance.” * [20] The band as a whole were also praised, although AllMusic observed that Mangini and bassist John Myung weren't featured as prominently as usual.* [18]

Upon its release, The Astonishing debuted on many album charts, including top ten placements in Norway, Hungary, Italy, Sweden, Portugal, the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, and Canada.* [31] In the United States, it entered and peaked on the Billboard 200 at number eleven overall and became Dream Theater's first ever number one debut on the Billboard Rock Chart.* [32] In February, the band released a music video for “The Gift of Music”, which 15.5.1 Supporting tour mixed live performance footage with CGI animation and was filmed in New Jersey.* [19] Later that month, the In November 2015, Dream Theater announced some Euband announced that it had partnered with Turbo Tape ropean tour dates for early 2016.* [46] The next month,

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they announced North American tour dates beginning 15.8 Charts in April and ending in May.* [47] As the band felt that The Astonishing would lend itself well to a live performance, they decided to play the album in full for each 15.9 References show and hired a production company to help with their presentation.* [3] They also made ita point to book histor- [1] Smith, Steve.“Inside Dream Theater's Wildly Ambitious New Concept LP”. Rolling Stone. Retrieved 5 December ical concert halls and theaters such as Radio City Music * 2015. Hall. [48]

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Track listing

All track information taken from The Astonishing liner notes; all lyrics written by John Petrucci, all music composed by Petrucci and Jordan Rudess.* [10]

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[14] "...last day.”. John Petrucci Official Facebook Page. Retrieved 16 November 2015.

Jiema – cover art – orchestral

Mike Schuppan - engineering Travis Warner – engineering

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