Five Fingers Maketh a Fist

Just like five fingers on our hands make up a fist, similarly, the five members of Dream Theater make magic. Yes,they have prodigies like Petrucci(one of the fastest guitarists in the world) and Portnoy( a par excellence drummer). But, Petrucci and Portnoy alone would not be able to create the songs that DT are known for.

Just as our body is made up of many parts, so also, the lyrics are written by one, the music is composed together, some play the instruments and another lends his voice. The combined effort alone brings and blends plain words and music into classics that DT are known for.

Why am I writing this? Because I am tired of reading discussions on how Petrucci is the face of DT or another says Portnoy is the face of DT. Or.. how Labrie does not write songs too much etc etc....One must realise that the five fingers of our hand are not similar in size or shape. Each member of DT is unique all by himself and is great at whatever he does. No point in saying that only one among them is the best. Coz if not for all the five coming together, the world would not have had Dream Theater.

So sit back relax and enjoy the five pronged attack on your senses and appreciate the talent that each of these five have on offer..the combined effort which will make you beg for more. :)