AMAZING MUSICIANSHIP & LYRICISM! First Time Hearing Dream Theater - In the Name of God Reaction!

Welcome back to our channel, where today we're diving into the world of progressive metal with our first-time reaction to Dream Theater's "In the Name of God." This band is renowned for its complex compositions, technical prowess, and thought-provoking lyrics. Join us as we explore this epic track and discover the depth of Dream Theater's musical and lyrical genius.
⭐️ WHAT WE EXPLORE IN THIS VIDEO:
Our initial impressions of Dream Theater and the intricate structure of "In the Name of God."
Reacting to the song's dynamic shifts, virtuosic musicianship, and powerful message.
Discussing the themes of the song and how they reflect on society and faith.
Our thoughts on how "In the Name of God" showcases Dream Theater's ability to blend technical skill with meaningful storytelling.
🎸 ABOUT DREAM THEATER & "IN THE NAME OF GOD":
Dream Theater, a band at the forefront of progressive metal, has captivated audiences with their ambitious musical endeavors. "In the Name of God," from their 2003 album "Train of Thought," is a masterful exploration of religious extremism and morality, presented through the band's signature blend of intricate arrangements and emotive melodies.
👫 WHO WE ARE:
We're a couple passionate about uncovering the layers and messages within music, sharing our discoveries and reactions with you. From metal to classical and everything in between, our channel celebrates the diversity and depth of the musical world.
💬 COMMENT BELOW:
What was your experience the first time you heard "In the Name of God" by Dream Theater?
Are there other Dream Theater tracks or progressive metal songs you'd recommend for our next reaction?
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[@MrJoseph6119]

Dream Theater is in a league by themselves! You guys will be on a hell of a ride with Dream Theater! #1 progressive metal at its finest!

[@hudiis2]

Probably the most skilled combination of musicians in rock history.

[@moonchildah]

Dream Theater is a band that can take some to get into, but when you do, you get addicted. They are the real deal. They are like a combination of Rush, Metallica and movie scores. Hope you’ll do more. 🤘 All members are top of their game as musicians on their instruments.

[@billwell9266]

After 30+ years of listening to Dream Theater, they are still my favorite band ... there are old favorites (Maiden, Queensryche) and newcomers(Devin Townsend, Gojira, Opeth, Mastadon, Jinjer, Spiritbox) that I love, but Dream Theater still is #1. It's a long one, but my favorite song of theirs is A Change Of Seasons, written by Mike Portnoy (drummer) after the death of his mother.

[@laurabuer4714]

Do we share a brain? 😂 Don't leave out Sleep Token!

[@Starrz88]

"Progressive metal is what they fall into" Dream Theater invented this sound by blending all of their influenced, and really (re)defined the genre!

[@Newspin]

The Live version of this song from their 2004 concert release "Live at Budokan" is even more epic (at least I find that to be the case).

[@amirpeyman3109]

In my opinion one of their best live songs ever

[@honeybadger713]

Their song “ The glass Prison “ is pretty good. Their first song they event released on radio in 1992 is called “ Pull Me Under” it’s only around an 8 min song. But that’s the song that they came out strong with. They have so many different songs from the melodic to metal along progressive lines. Excellent musicians for sure .

[@nedrini1055]

You cannot imagine how happy this makes me. Dream Theater is my all-time favorite band. You are going to love this.

[@nikospantelis6492]

As a fan of Dream Theater for 25 years, it's always interesting and intriguing to see people reacting to their music for the first time. For me it's a fresh take on their music even though i have listened to them thousands of times (and will continue to do so) I really enjoyed your reaction and your appreciation of this song. If you want to listen more of them, i recommend Sacrificed Sons which has a similar vibe and lyrical approach to this, as well as Lines in the sand and The view from the top of the world. Have a good one.

[@-LOST-eb5xz]

Every Dream Theater song takes you on a journey to a point where you feel it can easily be 3-4 different songs rolled into one!

[@Bourberic]

Favorite band! Rush is my second. Seen them 4 times prior to 2005. Do “Dance of Eternity” live in Boston

[@metalmark1214]

Dream Theater is a premier prog rock/metal band. It's a long song, a trademark of many prog songs. John Petrucci is a top notch guitarist along with Mike Portnoy on drums and Jordan Rudess on keyboards.

[@jameswatson6720]

Been a fan of Dream Theater since mid 80s for everyone if they chose the right song.

[@slash8717]

Don't forget the bass beast John Myung is...

[@laurabuer4714]

Octavarium is absolutely amazing. They don't do things in small doses, and their themes hit home hard. In the Name of God came out after 9/11, which is why so many of us relate to it. We watched the world crumble that day.

[@carlgibbons5777]

Now we are watching America on the brink of crumbling thanks to a Christian nationalist cult out to install a wannabe dictator in Trump. Not only did Dream Theater see it coming, but so did Neil Peart. He wrote about it constantly in his lyrics and his books.

[@Merble]

This comment reminded me of the original Live Scenes from New York's album cover and all the conspiracies around that time. It came out the year before and had the twin towers on top of a big barbed-wire wrapped apple... on fire. The 9/11 truthers could not help themselves lol

[@carlgibbons5777]

@@Merble Now we have a major Presidential candidate in Trump pushing batshit conspiracies to con America. It has been mainstreamed. smdh

[@augustopoletti1378]

@@Merble it came out literally at 9/11/01 dude.

[@Merble]

@@augustopoletti1378 Oh holy shit you're right. Rofl, I looked up Scenes from a Memory not the live one. That's insane and I'm off to join the conspiracy theorists.

[@shupakiko]

The best band in the world period. I recommand "Home" from Metropolis pt.2

[@qsviewsrpgs4571]

That's my fave on that album, excellent choice!

[@LiorDar]

AGREED!

[@abidiaz55]

Fave song from my fave DT album

[@rukh316]

The more you listen to Dream Theater you'll find they have more time changes in some songs than some bands have in their entire careers.

[@laaaliiiluuu]

Dream Theater changes their time signature more often than Leonardo Dicaprio his girlfriends

[@Michael.h.a]

Thanks guys, Dream theater is a world apart babys. Welcome!

[@rahatmahmud5435]

Dream theater is the greatest progressive metal band of all time. You should react more to them

My house gods. The legendary Mike Portnoy on drums and John Petrucci, on if the absolute best prog guitarists, John Myung on bass, James Labrie on vocals and the fantastic Jordan Rudess on keyboard. A must to watch a live video from them to understand their grateness. The song is written about the cult religion "The Davidians". The bridge also talks about the ensuing Waco siege, were 80 of the 130 doomsday cultists were killed and the church of Mount Caramel was burned down.

[@MauroJourney]

Dream Theater on your channel, finally! 😎 I could write many things about the band (which I met personally) and about the technical expertise of the individual musicians who compose it but, for now, among the many valid songs composed by them, I will limit myself to recommending two songs performed live: "Illumination Theory" (Live from the Boston Opera House) and "The Count of Tuscany". I'm sure you won't regret it, both instrumentally and lyrically. 😉

[@johnniecalhoun5381]

you need to do a live reaction to Dream Theater ,,, They will blow your mind !!

[@jpake]

Watch a live video next time. Note for note...and watching them is mind blowing. So much musical mastery. And it's fun to watch the timing throw some new listeners. :D

[@martinvaclavik1113]

Dream Theater is amazing band...I am listening them since my university years (end of last milenium 😀) and my most favorite album is of course the conceptual masterpiece of Metropolis pt. 2: Scenes from a memory. And from the a bit later work as mentioned already The Count of Tuscany and of course the masterpiece of "The best of times", that you will appreciate if you know the background story. Thank you for great reaction guys! Cheers from Prague, Czech Republic!

[@MidwesternCornbilly]

I agree. Metropolis....is a masterpiece. It was the first album I heard from them. I got to see them in October of 2019. The first set was music from their current release, at the time, Distance Over Tme. The second set was Metropolis.... in its entirety. They were doing the 20th Anniversary Tour. Mike Mangini was drumming. I would love to see them again now that Portnoy is back in the band.

[@stevenewcomer8837]

Metropolis Pt. 2 is my second favorite to their 1992 debut with James LaBrie Images and Words.

[@alanalanis2257]

There are no words to describe the power of the live version of this song... Live at Budokan!!

[@95_nishanraisulkarim62]

Amazing reaction of an amazing song More DT please

[@ericwright1985]

If you like the drum work its Mike Portnoy. He did the drums on Avenged Sevenfolds Nightmare. He was the drum idol of original drummer The Rev who tragically passed away. Amazing drummer as is Portnoy

[@ghani0128]

One of the greatest songs of dream theater ...

[@bryanthompson8814]

Dream Theater is on their own level. They are absolutely phenomenal. This song is epic.

[@christopherblue2004]

A great song by them is called The Count of Tuscany.

[@WheelHeadd]

I recommend Count of Tuscany by Dream Theater. It's gonna be an awesome ride as well. It's a true story of John Petricci(DT's guitarist) when they went for a tour in Italy and he met a person who introduced himself as a count.

[@Harsesis1]

Octavarium, Illumination Theory, Breaking All Illusions, Count Of Tuscany. Are some of their best. Live versions of Illumination Theory and Breaking All Illusions to be blown away.

[@andre.gorley]

These guys are among the best musicians in the world. They are highly regarded by their peers and virtuosos on their instruments. Their albums are concept albums and it's a wild ride every time. They blend Rock, Jazz, Metal, and a lot of other influences to make their unique sound. The interplay between guitarist John Petrucci and keyboardist Jordan Rudess is amazing while bass player John Myung and drummer Mike Portnoy is so solid. The singer is James Labrie. Please go down their rabbit hole, but be ready for longer songs, you won't regret it. Oh, and Rush is one of their major influences, and that should tell you a lot about them.

[@thorfinsky1427]

"Pull Me Under"- Dream Theater. 👌

[@boki1693]

Long Island boys from about 45 minutes east of where I live. They have been around since 1988 and I never heard of them until around 1999. Still very much active and release a new album every 2-3 years on average. So their catalogue is extensive. They are the masters of making 12+ minute songs feel like 3 minutes. Basically because there are so many time signature shifts. Dream Theater is ALWAYS best done live. The songs pretty much sound exactly the same as the cds and its so much fun watching them play. The Lyrics of this song. Think of when it came out. Not long after 9/11 and they are from Long Island. Also, they are talking about ALL religions. I think this was their first album after 9/11 but I am not positive about that. Sacrificed Sons is also about that. Their music is extremely intricate. This is probably middle of the road as far as that goes. And their lyrics usually have something meaningful to say and tell a story. I think it's a popular song by them. It's hard to say with DT because they have so many songs that are amazing that don't really get played on the radio because it's progressive. Shame too because every member of the group, except maybe the singer, is considered God Tier by fans and musicians alike. The guitarists, John Petrucci, is VERY well known and considered maybe the best current guitarists. Great synopsis of this song and group! But Remember LIVE!!!!!!!!

[@robertsimmons3336]

Illumination theory live! Powerful message and great playing. Watching it live will really bring it all home!! I have seen them 4 times live and as a drummer it is amazing seeing it live. They have really inspired my playing!

[@patricksnow5326]

You guys should react to Illumination Theory live from the Boston Opera House.

[@fabricioassismg5622]

It's a masterpiece... I love this song, since was released!

[@GameNobz]

Its funny how the last note is teasing the start of the following album, and they have no cluee xD

[@sandyferati6625]

My fave band. Check out Home, The Count of Tuscany, Octavarium, Peruvian Skies, their one hit - Pull Me Under, their grammy win - Alien, Sacrificed Sons. They have a huge and varied discography!

[@fredlong6984]

I would recommend doing the live version of Illumination Theory. It’s about 20 minutes long but you will really enjoy it. The end of this song they were playing “The Battle Hymn of the Republic”

[@StixStyle]

Just happened to stumble upon this video and your channel (I subbed). I've been a Dream Theater fan since 1992, and very happy to watch your reaction to this song and what DT is about. I could never pinpoint an actual "fav" song of theirs as so many of them are amazing for various reasons, however, "In The Name of God" is up there. Without giving too much away, many of their albums ended with a note, which their following album started with that same note (thus that note at the very end). I am sure it is in the comments, however, most of this song is about the Branch Davidians and the Waco tragedy many years ago. I highly suggest listening to the Octavarium song. A LOT of changes within that song (multiple "mini" songs, so to speak). Would love to see you all expand your Dream Theater listening, and react! Great content!

[@Bucketbothead007]

Great song! The 2004 live version from Budokan is incredible. Went to a show on the Train of Thought tour, one of my favorite concerts.

[@twoja5stara]

More Dream Theater Please :)!

[@sunnyscreamer123]

It's so interesting to watch reactions on a song that's familiar to me since it was published. I kind of went together through your reactions with you... Very interesting. Now, of course, there are songs this band has in the same context and it can be a life-changing experience as it was for me.

[@OctavariumElite]

Leeeet's go down the rabbit hole haha Please do their live epics like Illumination Theory or Octavarium. Trust me you'll be amazed ... Cheers from Paris :)

[@ctbhaley]

You guys should look for lyric versions of live performances. They are amazing to listen to but even more impressive when you watch their virtuosity.

[@williamyates694]

One of the best. IT'S just that simple. Amazing musicians. GO BOSTON BRUINS!!! 🍻🤟👏

[@kristynsdad]

Pull me under was their first big breakthrough song, worth a listen. Virtuoso musicians every one of them. Enter the insane time signature rabbit hole with Dance of Eternity

[@matthewpshostak]

thank god somebody i watch finally doing dream theater despite my thousands of requests. fanboying out right now. i saw them play this live (amongst others) at budokan in tokyo. ill never forget it.

[@matthewpshostak]

also, watch instrumedley live

[@abidiaz55]

So I’m a new subscriber. Like 1 minute new! You just came into my feed and glad you did with this Dream Theater reaction. Dream Theater is THE progressive metal band of our generation. That being said, listen to PULL ME UNDER (long version, not commercial version.). Not really that long anyway. Not 14 min. Also, if you enjoyed the middle eastern vibe, HOME (my favorite song of all time) is a must listen. You won’t be disappointed

[@dujesusfreak]

Listen the live version iin Live At Budokan album!! The guitar solo is great!!

[@superpingo4566]

Welcome in DT world.....

[@otrebla54]

HOLA, SOY DE BARRANQUILLA, COLOMBIA. EXCELENTE VIDEO, SUS COMENTARIOS SON MUY ACERTADOS.. PARA MI DREAM THEATER ES LA MEJOR BANDA DE LOS ULTIMO 40 AÑOS DE METAL PROGRESIVO.. SALUDOS.

[@bakerfrank98531]

When they played this live on the tour, they would have videos of Jim Jones, Heaven's Gate, Waco etc. It hits so much better live with the visuals.

[@dianemadigan3252]

You can count on Dream Theater for time signature changes and key signature changes. If I can’t figure out the time signature, I just call it “Dream Theater Time”. 😊

[@SgtPUSMC]

DT is on another level. Those synchronized runs with the guitar and keyboards and sometimes bass are insanely difficult and a bit of a signature of DT.

[@suleymanisbackintown]

I hope you do more Dream Theater!

[@scifimonkey3]

Interesting choice as an introduction. personally I would have suggested something a little more accessible and well known for a starting point like ‘The Count of Tuscany’ or maybe ‘On the backs of angels’ but it has served the purpose of breaking the ice and opening the door to the band. Hopefully B&B will want to explore further and deeper into the catalogue. The band are all superb musicians and yes there are usually a few time sig changes and numerous transitions along the way. They have a huge catalogue from 1989 to the present day with 15 studio albums and from the most recent album a Grammy award for the track ‘The Alien’

[@sergepepin1601]

scene from a memory is a masterpeice

[@allghilliedup21]

That opening heavy riff is one of my absolute favourites in the world. Oh my lord.

[@scottlaughlin9897]

Great pull, one of my favs. By this band. These guys are true masters of their craft. Jordan Ruddess was named the best keyboardist ever by Music Radar. He was accepted to the Juilliard school of music in the 2nd grade!Mike Portnoy is probably the best drummer alive. IMO They are huge fans of Rush. And John Petrucci on lead guitar and a virtuoso at that. Pull me under and As I am are their 2 radio hits. Their songs are to long for radio play typically. Dance of eternity is another one of their greats. But this album Train of thought is my absolute fav.

[@YTLawnGnome]

Oh man! Where to start with these guys! They are one of the most talented bands in music ever! Check out 6:00, the 1928 Overture, Constant Motion and Surrounded.

[@fgaitanm]

I may be wrong, but I believe that at one point Dream Theater had the best vocalist, drummer, and keyboard player in the world.

[@markcopiado6599]

How about the bassist?

[@themountain3461]

He has a great voice on studio albums, but if you think James is the best vocalist (what does that even mean? Biggest range? Most versatile? Best tone?), you are indeed wrong

[@jeffwombold9167]

You didn't include the guitars, who are actually far beyond most any others.

[@juanprc10]

At one point Dream Theater had the best instrumentalists in metal, I think they still do.

[@JasonTurner-uk9rk]

Understand these guys are classically trained at Berkeley school of music and or Julliard

[@dalejohnson2047]

The guitarist,bassist,and drummer met at Berkeley school of music and formed the band the keyboard player came in a few years later he is a child prodigy from Juliard and he trades solos with guitarist that are so insane you can hardly tell which person is playing great band

[@user-xb9uy9oq8u]

Misunderstood, The Best of Times, The Count of Tuscany! Enjoy your guys' reactions.

[@Cavernsparten]

Honor Thy Father is a personal Fav from this album (Train of Thoughts). Personal fav album goes to Awake from 1994

[@davidboivin7996]

The Count of Tuscany Octavarium Pull Me Under Dance of Eternity

[@7maicon7rosa7]

I love this band. Amazing

[@williamreiser3118]

You've never heard of dream theater? They were called majesty in 1980 ni. Change, the name got new lead singer. Images, images and words, 1990 tonull album. Every song is fire every album they release to the present is killer. No lousy songs. They won their first Grammy award last year. Finally there's no progressive metal band out there that's better

[@arieorange]

You guys reacting to the best band on the planet, thank you for reacting to Dream Theater!!

[@markjurysabatinorusso-db2xl]

Time signatures are a big part of proggessive rock. They have been together since Berkely College ,lots of verse /chorus changes. Listen to "Seasons Of Changes",and "Falling into Infinity" Both are conceptual. The new CD will featute this drummer who left for 10 years and was with "Winery Dogs",Sons of Appollo.

[@Nutty31313]

It's always impressed me how of the members of the band, the "weak" member was the vocalist. Truly an incredibly line up of musicians.

[@AlanPlaks]

Great song & Great band a lot of their music reminds me so much of Styx. 😀

[@jeffpyzocha5474]

Fun fact, Jordan Rudess his that last note with his nose

[@jeffbender2764]

The greatest band of all time

[@chip3754]

Another good short dream theater song. Officialvideo. Our new world...

[@habibhana3739]

U may want try to hear dream theater - a change of seasons, I recomend this, coz full of meaning lyrics with the amazing instruments following 😁😁

[@alejandrobojorquez6181]

JUDAS PRIEST - " Between The Hammer and The Anvil " 1990 Heavy Metal classic , starting off the song with a Heavy guitar riff then it builds up to an amazing masterpiece .

[@kylesauter4519]

if you guys are in for one of their best tracks written by the drummer following the AA 12 steps, he was a addict of drugs and alcohol is called The Glass Prison.

[@seanbarker4610]

My favourite band, very influenced by Rush!

[@dmmlong]

Lyrics are very inspired by the Branch Davidians and the Waco siege. Dream Theater! What a band!

[@oliversvensson8280]

Hi and greetings from Germany!! I (as a big big DT fan) would highly recommend to you the song *Octavarium* . It is an outstanding piece of music. Oliver

[@barbadosx]

Well now, I'm always pleasantly surprised when my favorite bands and reactors collide unexpectedly. Dream Theater are incredible - just awesome, in the truest sense of the word. I'm glad this was your intro to them. It's older but gives a good "feel" for their general style. A lot of people end up with Dance of Eternity as an introduction, and while it's an incredible track - it's a horrible intro to DT. (being that it has no lyrics, for starters.) Really glad you liked it - you should keep exploring their discography for sure (on or off the channel.)

[@andykereztury1450]

Dream Theater won the 2022 Grammy for "Best Metal Performance" with "The Alien" - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGWZY3yphLtmoNU ... worth checking out!

[@James58Rams]

They’re all legitimately musical geniuses. Jordan Rudess went to Juilliard at the age of 9. 3 of them went to Berkeleys music school.

[@bubba_gump94]

This song without a doubt should have won them a grammy back in 2003-04

[@robertchristian9361]

Illumination Theory period

[@BlackieNuff]

If you decide Dream Theater is "playlist worthy" or whatever, you may also like the side project called Liquid Tension Experiment (aka Liquid Tension Trio), which is all instrumental jams. Some really good and interesting stuff there, if instrumentals are of interest to you.

[@erikmizanno7161]

I really love dream theater' first listeners

[@BlackieNuff]

This song always puts me in mind of David Koresh and the Waco stand-off. I don't know if that is the precise inspiration for this song, or if it's just based on doomsday and "false prophet" cults in general, but this is one of my favorite DT tracks of all time.

[@dmmlong]

From what I understand, it is very inspired by the events in Waco

[@jeffpyzocha5474]

Another 2 songs to review by Dream Theater, the Count of Tuscany and the Alien

[@emsinelo]

Please more dream theater 😉

[@naudio1806]

14:00 There is like a grand total of three times james labrie actually screamed for a DT song and he does NOT fuck around with it

[@allengray5748]

Good News, new song to me! A intro to the DREAM THEATER 🎭 I would say PULL ME UNDER from the album IMAGES AND WORDS!! I was losing hope for music until Pull Me Under came on the radio and Praise Be I jumped on that CD!! Thanks Bars! Peace 🕊️☮️♾️😎

[@spiritualguitarmusic7449]

The count of Tuscany is my favorite

[@joaorafaeldossantos4891]

Recomend this music of Dream Theater Illumination Theory (Live)

[@larrymcelroy8740]

Listen to there earlier hit,"pull me under" you'll love that one a lot more.

[@jamesnorthup7717]

This isn't necessarily my favorite dream theater song but regardless they are an exceptionally talented band

[@Genard66]

This Egyptian sound that you mention is called Phrygian Mode. You can look it up

[@KyleS3m3noff]

What a particularly unusual song to choose for a first ever listen... but you clearly get the idea. ;)