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@TCsInspiredVlogs

3 жыл бұрын

The whole Images & Words, my favorite DT record, not a single bad song on this Masterpiece, Surrounded is my favorite song.

@joaobabler1584

3 жыл бұрын

Hey man, you can listen to this whole album... there's no lows on this album.

@jamesfetcho6315

3 жыл бұрын

I'll keep posting this😁 Mastodon. For me anything from the Album Blood Mountain, and any Album up till now. Really any album by them😁 3 singers and great musicians.

@neckbone1584

3 жыл бұрын

If you enjoyed that please give a listen to "mirror" followed by "lie" from dream theater!

@Sir.JohnHawkins

3 жыл бұрын

Please react to "kids cover dream theater - pull me under" and "kids cover 46 & 2" you won't be disappointed!

The idea behind the sudden ending is that life can end abruptly. "Every breath leaves me one less to my last." Fantastic song from a fantastic band.

@aaronfrazier7159

3 жыл бұрын

Never thought of that...interesting 🤔🤨

@jacquesdemaille8653

3 жыл бұрын

Ah yes! Nice!

@whatwouldhousedo5136

3 жыл бұрын

Truth.

@Gunderson105

3 жыл бұрын

Specifically, its about Hamlet from his point of view. At the very end, singing under the music is the Hamlet line "Oh that this too, too solid flesh would melt”, and then it ends aburptly, just like Hamlet's life.

@UToobin75

3 жыл бұрын

The abrupt ending still irks me. I remember downloading the MP3 off of Napster back in the day thinking that I got an incomplete copy or that the download didn't finish :-D

When Dream Theater first came out, this was the song that got exposure. So for early fans of DT this is a homecoming of sorts.

@gregorykenfield3134

3 жыл бұрын

The first song to get airplay in Detroit was "Take the Time," but this one was next.

@aliyahburnette8231

3 жыл бұрын

I first heard it on guitar hero world tour and that’s what got me into symphonic metal.

@shawnk7832

3 жыл бұрын

First one I knew yep!

@TheDreamtheaterlover

3 жыл бұрын

@@aliyahburnette8231 it’s more Progmetal

@jafo321

3 жыл бұрын

Yep this song was their first on local radio here also. Badass then, ans now.

This is my favorite Dream Theater record, so many amazing songs on this Masterpiece Surrounded and Pull Me Under are my two favorites.

@dvincentblack

3 жыл бұрын

When this album came out of course I loved it! However, "Awake" is my favorite Dream Theater album. It's all good. Home!!!

@timhall5827

3 жыл бұрын

One of my favorites as well. And really helps test out a new stereo 😎🤩😈

@dannykent6190

3 жыл бұрын

I think octavarium is my favorite, but you really can't go wrong with them.

@flavoredwallpaper

3 жыл бұрын

Metropolis Pt. 2 is my favorite by far.

@dvincentblack

3 жыл бұрын

That's the beautiful thing about bands like dream theater. The course of their musical careers they make music that appeals to so many. Like Steven Wilson with Porcupine Tree and now the Steven Wilson band!

This is a rare song that gets better every time you hear it.... Even years later.

@weefek

2 жыл бұрын

30 years later lmfao

@joshshrum2764

2 жыл бұрын

I’d say the same about a ton of tools songs, and As I Am, off Train Of Thought.

That's exactly how it was supposed to end but you're supposed to hear the beginning of the next song. Go for it. You'll love it. The whole album is off the hook. They love Rush!

If you are going to continue doing full album reviews YOU MUST REACT TO "Dream Theater - Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory." One of the best concept albums ever made, and my favorite album of all time!

@nursetom61

3 жыл бұрын

YES, YES, YES !!!! I was going to say that. Metropolis was the first Dream Theater album I ever listened to. Still my FAVORITE. As far as concept albums it is second only to Dark Side Of The Moon.

@chrislira3574

3 жыл бұрын

And to narrow it down a bit, give us a reaction to the song “Home”!!

@nursetom61

3 жыл бұрын

@@chrislira3574 Great song

@BRO77TX

3 жыл бұрын

This album deserves a review as well!!

@DamienDrake

3 жыл бұрын

But don't forget to listen to the song Metropolis Part I first.

Whoa! Now Jamel getting epic with the mega-smash from the early 90s! Almost everyone was kranking this one. I had never heard anything really like it. Can definitely hear the Rush influence.

@shack8110

3 жыл бұрын

They purposefully stopped the song like that to mess with DJ's. Those flippin drums at 7:22.

@jhamilton1007

3 жыл бұрын

My uncle who was a promoter for their record company at the time got me in to Dream Theater when this album came out. I haven't stopped listening to Dream Theater since.

@RaymondBCrisp

3 жыл бұрын

I am STILL cranking it!!! 🤘🤘🤘

@muertoel

3 жыл бұрын

Suicidal tendencies solo!?

Rush and Metallica have a baby (with cousin Queensryche). You're going to love Dream Theater, Jamel.

@bobthebear1246

3 жыл бұрын

Perfect description.

@LuisOrtiz-xo5kc

3 жыл бұрын

Fates Warning?

@psilocinesthesia

3 жыл бұрын

@@LuisOrtiz-xo5kc Fates Warning is Rush's illegitimate bastard child with King Diamond.

@mangafreak923

3 жыл бұрын

May as well throw Iron Maiden and Yes in there.

@holdensagan

3 жыл бұрын

Jesus, dude. You just named all my favorite bands in one sentence!

Dream Theater, super talented band. John Petrucci is a monster. Super heavy Rush influence.

Images and words, and awake are the best two dream theater albums imo every song is great

The song that introduced Dream Theater to the world!

I love you, Jamel!! 😍🥰 THANK YOU SO MUCH for not pausing the song!!!! 🥰 I now have 4 words for you: "A Change Of Seasons." You're welcome. 😊🤘🏻

@rodrigozamo

3 жыл бұрын

Yes yes yes yes yes yes yes and more yes.... And then Octavarium

@rikk319

3 жыл бұрын

Woooooo A Change of Seasons. Wow. Though I still love 6:00 and Lie off of Awake best.

This whole album is epic! Please do Take the Time next!

@hoopsmccann639

3 жыл бұрын

images and words is their most underrated album. it's diverse, but every song is fantastic!

@victororozco192

3 жыл бұрын

@@hoopsmccann639 I agree, This album, Six Degrees of inner turbulence and Octavarium are the best albums of this band :3

@zacharykim295

3 жыл бұрын

@@hoopsmccann639 underrated?? I'm pretty sure this album is pretty up there along with Metropolis Pt. 2

@hoopsmccann639

3 жыл бұрын

@@zacharykim295 we must not hang out with the same type of dream theater fans. i only know of 2 people who have images and words in their top 5 dream theater albums. i have it 4th or 5th. 1. black clouds & silver linings 2. metropolis pt 2 3. train of thought 4./5. images and words or systematic chaos

@lanzarts

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe underrated for the metalheads but if You are at the prog side is the Best album along octavarium and metropolis p2

His face when James started to sing 😂

@DrBonely

3 жыл бұрын

Best part!

I was about 20 when Images and Words came out and yes ... I was born again the first day hearing it. Still the absolute masterpiece and benchmark for every Prog / Metal / Progressive band for times to come. Late 80s and early 90s were such great times for masterpiece albums ... Operation Mindcrime, RATM, Blood Sugar Sex Magik, the list goes on :)

Yes, the song is supposed to end like that. First heard this song on MTV's Headbangers Ball. It was my introduction to Dream Theater, and probably still my favorite.

@jhamilton1007

3 жыл бұрын

Man, i miss Headbangers Ball.

@MarquisLeary34

3 жыл бұрын

Strange enough, I first this song as a midi to a Doom custom level. It was so good I had to find the actual song

this whole album is FIRE. I listened to this whole album on repeat when my grandpa died so it really reminds me of him. especially the song "wait for sleep". I cant hear that song without thinking about my late grandpa. Next time you check out dream theater, check out the finale of this album called "Learning to Live"... I promise youll love this one. the story behind it is deeply moving.

Fates Warning! Another great band alongside Dream theater and Queensryche!

DT's best record period! So many great memories connected with this song! Great reaction as always man :) keep up the good work brother!

I was never much of a metalhead, but as a drummer in high school when this came out, the double-kick drum work on this tune certainly caught my attention. The guy has some crazy chops.

@dsvet

3 жыл бұрын

Metal is full of double kick work. Check Meshuggah kzread.info/dash/bejne/lHV-k7mNd7Gvg84.html

@suprchickn7745

3 жыл бұрын

Mike Portnoy has done a lot of great work with a lot of fine musicians.

I'm very glad you didn't pause the song this time. This song is something you get into and let it flood your emotions as it progresses. I probably have at least a hundred Dream Theater songs in my computer music folder. They are very, very talented and versatile musicians.

This CD is one of the greatest CD’s you can listen to from beginning to end, there is not a bad song on it. Pull Me Under is one of my all time favorite songs, and I have seen them perform it live on a few occasions, and its great. Thanks for giving Dream Theater some props, they are a great band. Keep up the great work!

The thing I love about Dream Theater is that the drummer is playing in multiple time signatures...and the drummer leads the music. Sometimes, drummers are just slightly lagging. 💕

@heidia7832

3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣

@michaelhayward9532

3 жыл бұрын

You're right, Mike Portnoy rarely plays a common beat most bands settle for.

@Lurch685

3 жыл бұрын

There’s no such thing as just a simple 4/4 with Mike Portnoy. He’s gotta add some flair lol

Great reaction! My favorite from them is "Space Dye-Vest", the bass in it raises the hair on my neck. Hopefully you'll give it a shot!

@benrolfe8490

3 жыл бұрын

GREAT song, hope he listens to this one!

@jamesnorthup7717

3 жыл бұрын

Most underrated dream theater song ever!! I love it!

@fatboy1271

3 жыл бұрын

One of the most greatest songs ever... 🤘🤘

Now that you've heard this you should watch O'Keefe Music Foundation's version to see a little girl belt out the lyrics while middle-shoolers hammer this out on live instruments like professionals.

@renegade4dio

3 жыл бұрын

Here to say just this exactly. Insanely good for kids.

@ralphwien2350

3 жыл бұрын

and i love the coverversion more :)

@zyffyr

3 жыл бұрын

That is an absolute must do.

@porflepopnecker4376

3 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/aJxmypazecvdpbA.html

@suprchickn7745

3 жыл бұрын

Their Tool cover is insane too!

This Band is of its own!! I drove to Chicago to see these guys at the Chicago Theater!!! Very different, very talented!!

Saw them when they had their first album w first lead singer. They opened for Winger and blew them away!! Lol This song was from their 2nd album and was a huge hit for them and started everything for them. Saw them in this tour too

Mike Portnoy is a freaking beast.. Another great song bro!!! .

@jayman58016

3 жыл бұрын

Portnoy lives 20mins away from me. My son went to school with his daughter and I saw him at a school function. I did a double take when I saw him because I never expected he lived my area. Pennsylvania btw.

@Lurch685

3 жыл бұрын

@@jayman58016 that’s so cool!

@suprchickn7745

3 жыл бұрын

The whole band is exemplary obviously. John Petrucci is one of the most well-rounded guitarists in metal!

My favorite Dream Theater song!!

Mike Portnoy Best. Drummer. Ever.

@BRO77TX

3 жыл бұрын

Eeeeeeeasy there..... John Bohnam?? Neal Peart?? Buddy Rich?? George Kollias?? Alex Van Halen??

@stuffthings1417

3 жыл бұрын

@@BRO77TX ...Carter Beauford

@adamnicol4271

3 жыл бұрын

You guys never heard of Dennis chambers

@stuffthings1417

3 жыл бұрын

@@adamnicol4271 Ah, i see he's in the trio with Wooten. Very respectful. John Mclaughlin had a nice drummer...Trilok Gurtu. You gotta be good to hang with talent like Victor or John.

@drjoshuamc

3 жыл бұрын

Phil Rudd? Jk

This song is classic! Takes me back to when I was 19. 😁

@aaronfrazier7159

3 жыл бұрын

I was 22...did the same to me....lol

@gosmo4504

3 жыл бұрын

17...and my guitar cried to all the other guitars that i couldn't do those things to her. Then Awake was released and its strained our relationship worse. She thought I was going to leave her for a 7 string. It all worked out, I still have that great Ibanez 😂

@threwthelookingglass7194

3 жыл бұрын

i was 7 or 8.. MISS YOU DAD..

As far as the abrupt ending goes this the explanation from Mike Portnoy When asked about the abrupt ending while at a drum clinic in Atlanta in 1999, Mike Portnoy explained "We had all this tension, and it just kept building and building, and we had no idea where to take it, you know? So we decided to just pull the plug on it, like The Beatles did with 'She's So Heavy'." Thanks so much for this reaction Jamel, loved it!

First time I heard this song I was washing dishes at a restaurant while I was in high school. The cook was blasting it in the kitchen. The good ol days, lol.

Dream Theatre- what happens when college professors get together💜

@themesenbergmethod6816

2 жыл бұрын

I respect your intent of compliment - however, none of the members of Dream Theater from this time period even have a college degree. John Myung and John Petrucci attended Berklee and met drummer Mike Portnoy there. They all dropped out their first year to become a professional band. They've devoted their time to that reality ever since and continue to create awe-inspiring music to this day. So, this is what happens when Professionals get together and create music. This devotion of time is what allows for the proper atmosphere to create progressive music. Fortunately, they got mainstream success, so that creativity can flourish... And we all can enjoy their creations! 🌎✌️🌱🎶

Love that you reacted to this one!! My tween daughter always ask for this one in the car!! Loves it 🎸💕 Great band and song

The drummer Mike Portnoy once mentioned they had The Beatles song "I Want You" in mind when they ended Pull Me Under like that. Also, the shorter version you mentioned was probably the radio cut.

This is one of my sons most favorite groups

Used to listen to this song in my car, and I shared it with the drivers nearby. I was such a nice guy.

@emjem99

3 жыл бұрын

Been known to entertain the good folk in the parking area at the local shops with this and other DT tunes myself.... I feel it's my civic duty to bring art to the masses....

This is the song that introduced me to Dream Theater. Remember seeing the video to this song on headbangers ball back in 93, and I have been a fan ever since.

One of the greatest bands to have ever walked the earth. You should try some of Liquid Tension Experiment. It's some of Dream Theater including John Petrucci and they're instrumental. Try Acid Rain Live. So good.

@forklift385

3 жыл бұрын

its so awesome and weird and nerdy all at the same time

OH !!!! Hell Yes !! Been a fan of them since this release .. 👊🏼

@alanalanis2257

3 жыл бұрын

Same here!!

I was soooo excited to see this pop up today! Dream Theater is like no other band. This is the first song I ever heard from them, when it came out. I think it was their first single. I was BLOWN AWAY. And that was the radio edit, so the shorter version! This entire album (and the next one, Awake) are masterpieces. And yes, this is a band that has songs leading into each other on albums. That is how it ends on the album. I would love to see you do more from this album or the next! Thanks for brightening my day!

my new favorite genre of youtube videos is ppl listening to dream theater songs for the first time

The first song I heard from Dream Theater....I've been hooked ever since!!

A great epic of a song from their earlier work. Thanks for the play! A song that you and audience may really enjoy is one of their “ballads”: “Hollow Years” (the studio version from “Falling into infinity”).

So glad you check them out again. Definitely waiting for the next dream theater/ liquid tension experiment reaction

cant believe it took this long for this song. One of my fav bands. Can never get enough of this whole album.

LOL your reaction to the end was the same as mine and probably many other people the first time they heard it. this is one of their songs that actually DOESNT lead into the next one! Love the channel brother ✊🏼

Been listening to this band since Images & Words came out, and in 2005 I got to tour with these guys on the Gigantour summer tour. I watched them almost every night of that tour and they killed it every time. True musicians, all graduates of the prestigious Berklee School of Music in Boston.

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for finally doing this song! Your reactions are awesome and this is one of my favorites!

This is always such a happy channel. Long may you run!

Have to give this a listen 🙏

The Rush photo you have on the wall is fitting since Dream Theater were HUGE Rush fans especially of their earlier work. DT is a great band!

I remember when my uncle introduced me to this album and the band. It was like a whole new dimension in music. It blew my mind. I didn't see a react video to "Take the Time" and you should definitely check that song out if you haven't, already.

Hey bro Finally, please the best of times by Dream Theater

Rush is Dream Theater's favorite band. They've done some covers of Rush over the years.

I see that head bobbing, Jamal. You are hooked brother man! Enjoy. This song as well as Rush’s Subdivisions propelled me to go down the Prog rabbit hole many years back. :)

One of my favorite openings and Dream Theater songs. Can't say I've listened to too many of their songs to give a true opinion.

When ever this song shows up on my iPod, I always get a sort of "Hamlet" or "Game Of Thrones" vibe. Awesome song and great reaction!

Dream Theater were huge Rush fans when they formed the band as Majesty in 1985 in college... their debut album as Dream Theater in 1989 "When dream & day unite" was very much in the vein of early Rush... They weren't given a chance to tour w/ that record. It wasn't until 1992 that they began touring & 'Pull me under' gave the band an unexpected hit on radio... then MTV, their first record w/ singer James LaBrie...and by 1993, they had a gold-selling album and a global fanbase.

I've got to see this band a number of times with both Mike's they never disappoint.

Jamel's expression when the song ended was priceless ! LOL Thanks for this. Seeing the pure joy you are getting listening to this music is so contagious.

This band is GREAT in concert, I have seen them in concert several times and I have also met them (secondary lineup - post Mike Portnoy). Mike Portnoy is the original founder member and drummer. If you roll back on some KZread videos and where they get top drummers from around the world to interview & perform with them, eventually picking out their current drummer. One of my favorite bands of all time!! Incredible and humble human beings!

VERY good call not pausing that one, Jam. There are layers upon layers of tracks in there to pick out and enjoy and one leads right into the next. Images and Words was the ultimate rock-prog CD when it came out. I remember seeing this video on MTV late night and it blew my mind - especially seeing a 6-string bass for the first time alongside Petrucci shredding his ass off. (WHEW!)

I remember my first time hearing this song...it's why they are my ALL-TIME FAV!! You're reactions were about the same as mine...by the way, the end words of the song are "Oh that this too/Too solid flesh/Would melt"!

Lets Start the Journey with Dream Theater. Its about Time!! I Love Dream Theater. John Petrucci is one of my Favorite Guitar players. Cant wait to see more Reaction from you of some other Songs maybe the next one from Dream Theater is ENDLESS SACRIFICE?! Go on jameel aka jamal i like what you doin! Greetings from Germany

Dream Theater is arguably the most talented group of Musicians ever assembled. Much like Rush, guitar and bass player were childhood friends, added drummer while at Berkelee school of music. The three of them left school to form a band that would eventually become Dream Theater. My favorite tracks are Metropolis pt 1 and 2, the Count of Tuscany ( last song with original drummer) and Under a Glass Moon. Great reaction, you will really like a Dream Theater. Rush is their biggest influence

This album and Octavarium are my favorites. I love Dream Theater.

Still listening to "Images and Words" almost 30 years later...

We haven't heard a band this good seems like forever. This song set the radio on fire when it came out. No one would have believed that it would be their only hit song. Such a strange thing that the more virtuosic the band and music, the less likely they will be popular. Prior to the 20th century, the opposite was true.

They are just legendary. How could u not be with the incredible talent they possess?

Hello Jemel. Just watched this video. Due to your appreciation of Pink Floyd, and especially of Rush, I just knew it was only a matter of time before you found Dream Theater. Specifically this album, this song. It's so great you like/appreciate this. That said, if no one has yet suggested to you, I implore you to check out the debut album from Zebra. In particular the epic song "Who's behind the door". Believe me, you will love it. 🤘

I love great reactions to great music..I can tell you really dig composition!

It's pretty much the first Dream Theater song everybody heard back in the day and it's certainly their most popular song. This reaction actually made it fresh for me again and I loved your observations. I agree...headphones on, no interruptions

No pause, that´s a great description of the experience listening to this song!🤟 From the start i grinned and thought J´s not gonna pause in this one, then i saw the stankface and laughed out loud!😅😅 This song starts deep within ure deepest core n then builds into total divinity!!😜🤩🤟🤪

Great reaction, Jamel! If you want more DT, I recommend the song "Lie" off the album after this, Awake. Such a banger! Love the channel...🤘

Every time I hear this song, I sing Pull my Finger for the chorus.

I grew up loving this song and taking it for granted. My husband didn't appreciate it or them until about 2019 when we saw them in concert and now he's like " I get it now!!" They still bring it live as of 2019!!

Mike Portnoy worshiped at the feet of the Professor, and you can hear it.

Eventide harmonizer at the beginning. So many guitar gods used this during the 90's. Great song.

Great band, I have done a meet and greet with them and I've also met Mike Portnoy several times after shows with his other bands, great musicians.

Awesome, always good to discover new bands and songs. im gonna look in to more of their material, but thats added to my driving songs playlist, so thank you. The singer sounds familiar though ?

Talent just flows through this amazing band ! I was hoping to see you react to this masterpiece...

This song is an epic journey. So happy to see you dove in. ;)

I've had that album for 20 years. All songs are good on it...

SUCH a good song. Haven't heard this in ages. Whomever requested this song for you ,Jamal, deserves Kudos.

That is the correct ending. It does not transition into another song.

This is the band that broke the prog metal scene... Many bands around this time especially in Detroit area were experimenting with this prog metal thing... most notably Never Say Never. This was a very special time in music. 50 years from now maybe the world will recognize this music for what it is... THE PINNACLE of ROCK GENIUS!!!

I've seen these guys live 3 times. All in the Images, Awake and Change of Seasons era. They were amazing live. Sounded like the recording...

One of the greatest songs ever!!!

YES!!!! That 2:05 mark never gets old. Have to repeat a few times usually.

Finally headed back down the rabbit hole. Don’t be afraid jamal it runs deep

This whole album is worthy of a reaction. One of my favs.

Wow this just tops off my saturday evening perfectly !

I haven’t heard that song in a long time. I’ve always been a fan of dream theater they always have that rolling beat !!

AWESOME!! You Finally found one of my top 5 songs, of all time! This song has so many layers... Musically, lyrically...if it's too loud, you're too old! Dream Theater are such great storytellers and their catalog is full of great stories. Their greatest gift is playing outside of traditional 4/4...gives them the ability to weave in and out of varied lyrical phrases. "Masterpiece" is right!!

The drummer and the guitarist from this album are also in another band with with their current keyboardist, Jordan Ruddess, and bassist/stick player Tony Levin (King Crimson, Peter Gabriel) called Liquid Tension Experiment. You should check out "Acid Rain". It will truly blow your mind. These guys (Dream Theater) do take a lot of influence from Rush, Yes, King Crimson, and the Dixie Dregs. So you're not just imagining it.

First time i ever heard these guys was this Album, been hooked ever since!

That ending to the song is how it ended on the cd as well. One of my favs since like 93. They are amazing. The drummer Mike Portnoy is considered to be one of the top drummers of all time, but he's now with Avenged Sevenfold. Thanks for checking it out

@lostcamel8435

3 жыл бұрын

Portnoy was only with A7X for a year after the Rev passed. He has been busy with many side projects that are worth checking out though