Dream Theater - Pull Me Under - First Time Reaction

[@FyreofShadow]

Hey, you did the studio version instead of the music video! Immediate props for that, because it cuts the HELL out of the song :P Other song recs I can give are Under a Glass Moon, Take the Time, 6:00, The Count of Tuscany, Take the Time, and The Mirror/Lie (They HAVE to be listened with the mirror going into lie, those are the rules with that pair lmao) Incredible band, especially early on in their career!

[@FyreofShadow]

Oh yeah and Metropolis Part 1: The Miracle and the Sleeper, nearly forgot that one! It's one of my favorites.

[@MusicForTheSoulReactions]

Really appreciate the recommendations for sure! I'll pop them on the list for you, cheers for the comment

[@MusicForTheSoulReactions]

Sounds like they have a lot of bangers to listen too!

[@FyreofShadow]

@@MusicForTheSoulReactions Hell yeah, man! They're my main inspiration for wanting to further my skill on my instruments, honestly. Every member is incredible at what they do and the structure, especially early on, is just immaculate.

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@@FyreofShadow That's cool, good to have inspirations and a passion for playing an instrument is epic! I'll look forward to checking them out more!

[@shupakiko]

They have so many incredible songs ! and entire albums with only bangers : "Images and Words" (The original DT) "Metropolis Pt 2" (Cinema in music form) "Train of Thought" (The heaviest) "Six degrees of inner turbulence" (Virtuosity and Mental health) Pick any song from that and enjoy, and when you're done with those 4 there's still 3 times more songs that are just as good. Best band in the world. Period.

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@@shupakiko love the enthusiasm for this band! Appreciate the suggestions!

[@reneelyons6836]

Yes!! Crank the volume on this one!! Nice pick.

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@@reneelyons6836 those drums right!!!

[@reneelyons6836]

Yes!! 🥁🥁🥁

[@davidpickford1301]

They are from across the pond classed as prog metal they do a brilliant epic track six degrees of inner turbulence 45mins of shear bliss the live version as a 7min orchestral intro. The drummer is Mike Portnoy

[@Someonelser1]

Portnoy left DT for several years, and just returned, after 900 projects - Transatlantic, Neal Morse , Winery Dogs, Liquid Tension Experiment, Sons of Apollo, and Flying Colors.

[@helenespaulding7562]

Portnoy is one of the best today. Impresses the hell out of me. Along with Carey of Tool

[@michaellomax2]

Oh, I like this. I don't know much about Dream Theater, and only heard one or two tracks by them, on compilation cds given free through PROG magazine and CLASSIC ROCK magazine.

[@MusicForTheSoulReactions]

@@michaellomax2 yeah they certainly had the good energy I'm so often drawn too, and my ear drums still remember those drums to this day!

[@trevorwalsh9205]

There's a lot worth exploring in Dream Theatre. Lots of great tracks already mentioned, though sometimes they can over focus on being musically impressive over making a good song. Welcome to prog metal!

[@gerryrafferty7500]

Your right sometimes they go ELP by showing off

[@MusicForTheSoulReactions]

I can't wait to get fully started on the prog metal side of things, it's a totally new thing for me so it'll all be so interesting to listen too!

[@gerryrafferty7500]

@@MusicForTheSoulReactions dream theatre , porcupine tree , tool , queensryche, operh that’s a start for prog metal ,

[@gerryrafferty7500]

@@MusicForTheSoulReactions have spent the night listening to prog metal, to start Octavarium by dream theatre , the pot by tool , arriving somewhere but not here by porcupine tree , deli used in the crematorium any track of that album will get you started my fav is dream theatre although octavarium is 24 mins long

[@gerryrafferty7500]

I would totally agree with metropolis

[@KentBalzer]

I am a Rush fan. I love Iron Maiden and Dream Theatre. I even love Yes and The Who. There is so much great music for you to react to. If you haven't already, the next Dream Theatre song to listen to is Take the Time. Even better than Pull Me Under and I love them both. So good. Listen to Yes Heart of the Sunrise and understand why Rush and Dream Theatre are so good. Great inspirations. When you listen to Iron Maiden, obviously you need to listen to The Trooper, but their best song is Revelations. I promise you that you will love that song. Best Iron Maiden song ever. Thank you for your reaction.

[@MusicForTheSoulReactions]

Hey, thank you for sharing your thoughts, really appreciated, I'm sure as I go through this journey I'll come across all those songs and will undoubtedly find out why you rate them so highly 🙂

[@andrewsitek190]

Dream Theater were very influenced by Iron Maiden so that's a great band to get into. I'd also recommend some of the "OG" metal bands along with Iron Maiden, like Black Sabbath, Dio, Judas Priest. Dream Theater started in the late 80s with this album being their second one in 1992, so we also have some contemporary metal bands around that time like Metallica, Megadeth, Tool, etc. The list goes on. There is no shortage of metal to listen to and each decade essentially brings a new flavor of bands and subgenres so there's always something for everyone

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@@andrewsitek190 sounds great to me! Glad to know whichever way I turn I cant really go wrong with any of those you've suggested!

[@helenespaulding7562]

@@MusicForTheSoulReactionsAndre has some good suggestions He sounds knowledgeable.

[@andrewsitek190]

Welcome to dream theater, a band of great variety. Everyone will recommend individual songs (not a bad thing) but I would recommend the 12 step suite. The original (and now current) drummer (Mike Portnoy) wrote what he calls the 12 step suite, which is his story of going through AA. The twelve steps are written across five songs in different albums. "The Glass Prison" (which has already enthusiastically been recommended) contains the first three parts of the Suite ("Reflection", "Restoration", and "Revelation"). If you want to do more dream theater, I always recommend those songs in order as a good variety en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twelve-step_Suite?wprov=sfla1

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@@andrewsitek190 love the suggestion, especially as it contains another recommendation with Glass Prison, this drummer was insane so any more of that and I'm totally here for it!!!

[@Someonelser1]

Glass Prison! Glass Prison!

[@Someonelser1]

Constant Motion is killer too.

[@Someonelser1]

Btw- Glass Prison!

[@MusicForTheSoulReactions]

@@Someonelser1 🤣, for your enthusiasm alone I shall add this request to the list!

[@Someonelser1]

@MusicForTheSoulReactions Set me free from the Glass Prison, so I can watch you react to Stargazer!

[@coheed1000]

Well done Steve, you're spreading your wings in all the right directions! The drummer Mike Portnoy is seriously considered to be the best drummer in the world at the moment.. Then again so is Gavin Harrison from Porcupine tree! So you're dipping your toes well..😂 Irish Roadie Colm.. 🤘😎

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@@coheed1000 I can see why! He absolutely took those drums to town, he was hitting the like they'd insulted him or something!

[@helenespaulding7562]

Don’t forget Danny Carey.

[@helenespaulding7562]

Two fantastic drummers. Two fantastic bands

[@coheed1000]

Absolutely not Forgetting Danny! Just referring to who Steve has already heard.. Im sure Tool will pop up here before long! And looking forward to it.. Trying to drip feed Steve, but I think he's already flooded! 😃 ​@@helenespaulding7562

[@stevenewcomer8837]

Mike Portnoy was the original drummer and founding member. He left in September 2010 to do a few other projects (Long story short.). He just returned last October 2023. This will be the premiere lineup IMO. Jordan Rudess was not their original keyboardist, but he is the best on the planet. In fact, I have always said that both individually and collectively, that the guys in Dream Theater are the best musicians on the planet. They can play ANYONE else’s music with ease. They played Dark Side of the Moon from start to finish live. Here’s the link. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYbShpyjbLx6rdEsi=D1jqi3oN8D_2hTt3

[@MusicForTheSoulReactions]

Mike got some skills with those drum sticks!!!

[@stevenewcomer8837]

If someone held a gun to my head and forced me to pick one album as my favorite, Images and Words, would be it. I had a free ticket for their concert in Wichita, Kansas, June 17, 1993, but had to miss it. ☹️ I have one now for February in San Antonio, Texas. I hope that I can make this one.

[@MusicForTheSoulReactions]

I hope you can too. Enjoy and go rock your ass off!

[@FyreofShadow]

Oh man 1993 was their peak performance live, that's sad! Hopefully their tour for the new album will be good, at least.

[@helenespaulding7562]

Dream Theater is prog metal to me. Portnoy, the drummer, is considered one of the best around these days. I think of him and Danny Carey of Tool as being in a similar lane. On your own time, it’s VERY fun to watch Mike Portnoy learning the drum part to Tool’s Pneuma. It’s on KZbin. Portnoy does a great job.

[@leddygee1896]

The song “Take The Time” from the Same album entitled “Images And Words” from 1992, is the standard by All other ProgMetal Bands are Judged… Enjoy the ride!

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@@leddygee1896 sounds like I'm in for a treat, appreciate the suggestion

[@helenespaulding7562]

The BEST part of DT is Mike Portnoy, the drummer. He’s effing amazing! 🤘

[@MusicForTheSoulReactions]

I can totally see it, one song and I'm instantly drawn to his aggressive drumming and totally stole the show!

[@helenespaulding7562]

@@MusicForTheSoulReactions here is something fun that was done during the pandemic. Not for reaction. Mike Portnoy on drums. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYCuZ2WIh85miLMsi=6fv4DyiwSjlkwbHE

[@Rowenband]

Another band I should get into but never did. Great piece, thanks Steve for sharing. Although I still prefer my old Yes, Gente Giant, Van der Graff or Led Zep.

[@MusicForTheSoulReactions]

@@Rowenband I think I'm gearing up for some more gentle giant soon as its been time since I last reacted to them so watch this space. Thanks for joining the chat. I think I'm going to like what these guys are about, simply for the drums alone!

[@Rowenband]

@@MusicForTheSoulReactions That's great. But I see other reactors going more and more towards well-known bands to get more viewers. For the moment it's not the case with you. And that's why I follow you even with bands I don't know. And I'm not disappointed so far.

[@MusicForTheSoulReactions]

@@Rowenband I appreciate that and the continued support. Whilst trying to find a new audience has its place, and of course I hope to attract more interest as I go just through sheer happenstance of checking it something recommended new to me, I want to stick to my core values of remembering my O.G roadies who helped kick-start my journey and just keep to my flow of going wherever the requests take me as I expect that will lead me to pastures new automatically rather than forced, views will either come or they won't after that 🤷🏻

[@Rowenband]

@@MusicForTheSoulReactions And you are totally right in doing so. I just hope your tastes will stay close to mine and to prog-rock especially. It is more demanding then other genres…

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@@Rowenband i can see myself always returning to prog rock genre as its so interesting and inticing. No matter where I venture outside that, prog rock shall be a comfortable home I return too time and again 🙂

[@gerryrafferty7500]

Or octavarium

[@LeeQuinnell]

That was really good mate...not heard a huge amount .. but really enjoyed that.. I would like you to consider doing system of a down...toxicity...not now ...get the lamb done...have a rest afterwards.. your gonna need it... maybe in a couple of months....I will be thinking...wonder what Steve's listening to...and ...yes it's system of a down....anyway mate see ya later... love and peace dude

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@@LeeQuinnell consider system of a down added to the list, and yes one day, when you least expect it, when you're in your own little world somewhere, I'll be here listening to your recommending banging my head too and fro 🤘

[@reneelyons6836]

I love SOAD!!

[@LeeQuinnell]

​@reneelyons6836 me too.. absolutely amazing....

[@danidelgado3015]

In the cover photo there are 2 members who were not in the Images and words…

[@MusicForTheSoulReactions]

Ah the curse of Google images strikes me again, I seem to have a knack for picking wrong images for thumbnails 🤣🤦‍♂️

[@jima6545]

Willing to help you on your journey

[@MusicForTheSoulReactions]

Perfect. Thank you!

[@gerryrafferty7500]

Dream theatre lead singer copies Bruce Dickerson

[@gerryrafferty7500]

I don’t know if you have reacted to tool yet but anything from lateralus or the whole album

[@MusicForTheSoulReactions]

Not as of yet, I recall someone ages ago suggesting tool and the pot so I presume it'll be ceopping up on my list soon!

[@helenespaulding7562]

Oh WAIT! Did you just say that you’ve never really checked out metal?? Hey, if I can dis over metal in my 70’s, you can in your…? 😉. An intro would be Metallica, live in Moscow, Enter Sandman . I still cannot bear thrash metal…the fast BPM’s are not my bag, but I LOVE the heavy bass in metal. Tool is outstanding. But yeah….formal request to you; Please react to the live Metallica clip if you haven’t seen it.

[@MusicForTheSoulReactions]

@@helenespaulding7562 ...40's 🤣 Ah it's me probably merging thrash metal with just metal as to why I always stayed clear! 🤦‍♂️ I think I know the chorus from enter the sandman so yeah I'll happily check out your request given I know nothing else of it and it'll be Live too which will be cool 😎 thanks

[@michaelpebbles6243]

Dream Theater - Lost Not Forgotten (Live at Luna Park, 2012) (UHD 4K) kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYCWoKuEf9CHhc0si=1Ov8gaPnQ5ZC5EoD There the Best Live. Here's an Epic I know you'll enjoy. The non human playing in this song will make you believe they are aliens.. lol Your gonna freak.. Best Band Ever!!

[@helenespaulding7562]

Steve, isn’t it? Couldn’t find your name in channel info.

[@MusicForTheSoulReactions]

Hey, yeah it's Steve. I'll have to take a look at that!

[@helenespaulding7562]

@@MusicForTheSoulReactions well, now I see it. Must have been blind before. 🙄

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@@helenespaulding7562 🤣🤣

[@helenespaulding7562]

Since you are enjoying ( I think?) Genesis and other prog tock, you should be Ok with prog metal.

[@MusicForTheSoulReactions]

@@helenespaulding7562 I appreciate the reassurance and encouragement on that front!

[@Pcrimson1]

I shied away from this band for years. So, I decided to give them a go and tried to keep an open mind. Yes, the drummer, Mike Portnoy, is amazing. He was the highlight for me. But overall, I hear what the critics say about them. Technically, they are talented, no doubt. But it's kinda formulated and soulless. It was ok, but not something I'd go out of my way to listen to. I guess there's an audience for this type of stuff, it sounds like Metallica with some prog sprinkled in. Iron Maiden? Ughff...I guess if you must. I hope this doesn't turn into a Metal channel. If you want to hear something loud, try Dinosaur Jr., a 90s band. It's messy, sloppy, and the vocals are off, all in a good way. It's raw, but fun. Too much pretentious Metal gets boring after awhile. Prog bands from the 70s were pretentious, but they had humor and whimsy which made them fun and interesting. Just saying...US Roadie 1signing off.

[@MusicForTheSoulReactions]

@@Pcrimson1 hey, appreciate you checking it out. I certainly don't intend for this channel to become metal. I always intended it to explore wherever the comments take me which presume shall lead me down many genres. Everything is new to me so I'm always taking a punt no matter the direction.

[@Pcrimson1]

@@MusicForTheSoulReactions Sorry if I came off strong. Yes, its your channel and you road to developing your tastes and likes. I apologize. You be you, that's the best thing to be...I'll keep watching and commenting (with appropriate restraint)...

[@helenespaulding7562]

Good thoughts, imo. DT never grabbed me but Tool sure did. Never liked Iron Maiden, but that’s my taste. I LOVE some Metallica. With metal, I have to take it song by song and not band by band

[@helenespaulding7562]

@@MusicForTheSoulReactionsas you should. You’re doing a great job! It’s a great journey you’re own with a MAMMOTH amount of music before you.

[@helenespaulding7562]

@@Pcrimson1I’m right with you. With both your points.