Okay the truth is coming through now. I've loved James Labrie ever since I discovered Dream Theater and it was only after that , did I discover my inspiration, Petrucci. Labrie with his amazingly superb vocals provides the zing to every song that DT has produced.
His voice has been the perfect foil and the icing on each song aside from DT's technical and instrumental brilliance. Take 'Under a Glass Moon' for instance. The beginning which goes .. 'Tell me.. remind me..' .. starts off on a high scale. The ease and the panache with which Labrie sings it almost makes the song sound so divine that you will not wanna stop listening to it for a long time to come.
This song is just an example of Labrie's gifted talent. There are many others that are worthy of mention like Octavarium,A change of Seasons,Take the Time, Another Day,These Walls etc.,
For all those people out there who think Labrie is a wall flower and is the least important part of DT's line up, think again. DT's master pieces would never be complete without his vocals. Not by a long shot. No way.
Flawless - Immaculate - Impeccable Vocals
James Labrie - The Man with the Golden Voice
Monday, January 28, 2008
Friday, January 11, 2008
Magnum Opus 23:08
'We can learn
From the past
But those days
Are gone
We can hope
For the future
But there might not be one'
Sound familiar? It has to but only if you are a Dream Theater fanatic. :P Jus' kidding.
These are a part of the lyrics from DT's mind blowing, astounding,incomparable.. (the list goes on) creation called ' A Change of Seasons'. Fondly known as 23:08 in DT fan circles.
This is the one all time favorite song for me not only from DT's stable but also from amongst all the other bands I've listened to till date. The weight will tilt in DT's favour here .There is so much in this song that moving away from it is just unthinkable. I often wonder how I haven't got tired of this master piece after innumerable times of listening to it. :)
I must say.. the start by John Petrucci , the lyrics by Portnoy, the awesome singing by Labrie and Myung's perfect bass accompaniment all topped off by Rudess' keyboards are just the things that make this song perfect in all ways. For all you people who haven't listened to this song my advice would be listen NOW. Gather ye rosebuds while ye may!
'A change of Seasons' is the most indescribable song I've ever heard. Simply because it takes you through a whole gamut of emotions in those 23:08 minutes. I will not tire of writing about this master piece. But, then words sometimes don't do justice to its greatness. Listen to it and you will agree.
In one word 'A Change of Seasons' is Incredible
PS : Don't forget to watch the video on the video bar right here.
Happy Listening!!
From the past
But those days
Are gone
We can hope
For the future
But there might not be one'
Sound familiar? It has to but only if you are a Dream Theater fanatic. :P Jus' kidding.
These are a part of the lyrics from DT's mind blowing, astounding,incomparable.. (the list goes on) creation called ' A Change of Seasons'. Fondly known as 23:08 in DT fan circles.
This is the one all time favorite song for me not only from DT's stable but also from amongst all the other bands I've listened to till date. The weight will tilt in DT's favour here .There is so much in this song that moving away from it is just unthinkable. I often wonder how I haven't got tired of this master piece after innumerable times of listening to it. :)
I must say.. the start by John Petrucci , the lyrics by Portnoy, the awesome singing by Labrie and Myung's perfect bass accompaniment all topped off by Rudess' keyboards are just the things that make this song perfect in all ways. For all you people who haven't listened to this song my advice would be listen NOW. Gather ye rosebuds while ye may!
'A change of Seasons' is the most indescribable song I've ever heard. Simply because it takes you through a whole gamut of emotions in those 23:08 minutes. I will not tire of writing about this master piece. But, then words sometimes don't do justice to its greatness. Listen to it and you will agree.
In one word 'A Change of Seasons' is Incredible
PS : Don't forget to watch the video on the video bar right here.
Happy Listening!!
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
New year Song
Its the new year and what better way to kick start it than by listening to one of Dream Theater's addictive creations? So there I was early this morning with my MP3 player plugged into my ear. The song for the moment you ask? 'This Dying Soul' from the album 'Train of thought'.
What's great about it? Everything. Every note every lyric breathes power. Awesome. 11:27 minutes of powerful music and so much variation in speed. Lovely change in pace around the 6:31st minute. I really wonder how DT cut down so much from the fast paced music at that point. Simply mindboggling. The reduction in the pace reminds me of a race car that's speeding and has had to screech to a sudden sudden halt. :)
'This Dying Soul' is awesome in all ways imaginable. Great piece of work. DT continue to rule the roost for me.They still do.
What's great about it? Everything. Every note every lyric breathes power. Awesome. 11:27 minutes of powerful music and so much variation in speed. Lovely change in pace around the 6:31st minute. I really wonder how DT cut down so much from the fast paced music at that point. Simply mindboggling. The reduction in the pace reminds me of a race car that's speeding and has had to screech to a sudden sudden halt. :)
'This Dying Soul' is awesome in all ways imaginable. Great piece of work. DT continue to rule the roost for me.They still do.
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