25

Four months of posting on my favourite band of all time. And, I ain't tired of it at all. This is my 25th post and I have reserved it for one of the best pieces of Dream Theater's work called
'Metropolis Pt.1 - The miracle and the sleeper'



I have not heard a song so beautiful to date. You know, this is what I love about DT. Everytime I think I've heard enough songs, another keeps popping up, and the sensation just blows me apart.Everytime. Really.Metropolis is awe inspiring according to me coz Labrie's vocals simply glide through the crests and troughs so smoothly,I ended up wondering if the song was a dream. :)

Music - Awesome. Lyrics - Mind blowing. Vocals - Perfect to the last note.

CONCLUSION : This song is a miracle all by itself.

PS : I completed all my test papers last evening only with this song playing in my ears. Thanks DT.

In the Name of God

Hah! I'm back to doing what I do best.Praising DT. :D This time it is the song 'In the Name of God' from the album Train of Thought(2003). Just like the song 'Scarificed Sons' in Octavarium,this song too talks about how faith in God is twisted into violence.

Seriously why don't the lunk headed terrorists listen to Dream Theater? It should work wonders on their warped sense of purpose. Awesome lyrics as always by Petrucci and a beautiful piece of work that is extremely soulful.

Lies
Tools of the devil inside
Written in Holy disguise
Meant to deceive and divide
Us all

Listen when the prophet
Speaks to you
Killing in the name of God

Passion
Twisting faith into violence
In the name of God

Blurring the lines
Between virtue and sin
They can't tell
Where God ends
And mankind begins

Listen to DT all you violent anti social elements out there. Awake arise and realize before it is too late.

Dark Eternal Night

I had to write this today. I have been waxing eloquent about DT's brilliance and their inspirational qualities et al. But really , there is the one song from the Systematic Chaos album that I hate. 'Dark Eternal Night'. I dunno why, but it really does'nt seem right. Vocals are too jarring on the nerves especially the part where Labrie goes '....into the daaark eteernal night'.. Arrrgh.. I close my ears every time that song is played. Literally like being caught in a hellish dream! :D

Now don't go around thinking that my worship level for DT has gone down a notch. In fact the song is like a 'Drishti Pottu' on DT's brilliance. Something like a charm to ward off the evil eye. :D
Maybe someday I'll grow to like it. But, like a popular saying goes 'First impressions are the best'. The first impression from this song wasn't good.DT can do much much better than that. Yes they can. And they will. :)

As I Am

To those who understand
I extend my hand
To the doubtful
I demand
Take me as I am

The best set of lyrics written by John Petrucci that lays emphasis on the fact that one must live life according to one's own terms. Music is awesome as usual in this song and Labrie's vocals do complete justice to the powerful lyrics. When you listen, you'll headbang like there's no tomorrow.
'As I Am' celebrates the independence of a person to live on his own terms. This song rocks people and rocks hard!

The I Factor

Yesterday was one of those rare good days.One of those days where the world seems like a great place to live in. I am the proverbial lazy bum.Compare me to a sloth and you'll be suprised to see that the sloth will lose hands down.

Test papers have to be submitted by the end of Feb. And I have completed close to 65% of them. So, when I got back home,I was in this 'I-wanna-scream-out-loud-and-make-a-big-noise' kinda mood. My Mp3 player was spotted after some searching and I plugged it in. This mp3 player has a mind of its own.Seriously. I think of a song and it plays it. Mind you, the playlist is on the shuffle mode. :) I thought' This Dying Soul'.. it was played. The next was the best. I thought 'A change of Seasons'.. and lo... it was played. Hurray!

All the inspiration I needed came from my MP3 loaded with DT songs. So song after song played and DT's power worked its magic. I completed one paper! What I tried doing listening to Enrique or BSB and gave up.. DT did for me.

I dunno if DT have the so called 'X' factor, But for me they sure have the 'I' factor. What does the I stand for? Inspiration. :D.. So until tonight, when I attempt to write another paper, DT.. all I have to say is Thank You.

Are you or aren't you?

This has reference to the hype and rumor surrounding the Rock in India fest happening at Bangalore on March 14. With bands like Megadeth, Machinehead and Pentagram scheduled to perform , Dream Theater's presence will only increase the value for the rock fest!

Now the big Q. Are DT coming or aren't they? This has to be sheer torture for DT fans coz unconfirmed rumors will add misery. If DT come I am not missing this concert for sure. Scared to even hope that they will come. But praying hard for them to perform as well.Please come please come please come Dream Theater......

Just can't get enough

Its been close to 8 months now since I've discovered your brilliance. And, All I have to say is I'll probably never get over you people. Your songs are the best stress busters for me and it takes me to whole new world of my own from where coming back is not a thing I like. You guys are the best and you've got a fan for life in me. Love you Dream Theater.