Dream Theater [with Queensryche??] (Best of Times) Kel-n-Rich FIRST REACTION

[@armandblake]

I wish I could hear this song for the first time again

[@YousifAlsharqi]

same here

[@marcuccio]

So true

[@palaache]

Everyone does 😊

[@smn1085]

like im doing now and have been listening here and there and covers and stuff and getting amazed by the solo? XD thanks to things like this is like i find some sense to life

[@עידןסלם-ש5ד]

So true bro, i can feel you

[@federecata]

This song has, in my opinion, the best guitar solo of history of Dream Theater and what is most important about it is the reason why it was composed. John Petrucci wrote this solo not only for a song but for a friend who composed a piece for his father who had died a few months ago. And that is the reason why this solo is so special.

[@Mutius82]

I didn't know that, thank you. I think this is the greatest guitar solo of all time, even regardless of its inspiration.

[@dudee499]

Fede Monti It might be the greatest solo of all times. The way he creates harmony and keeps choosing notes from space is beyond reason and logic

[@Nimrods7]

It wasn’t just any friend, it was Mike Portnoy himself who has written this song after losing his father to cancer

[@4truth123...]

Heard just a little hint of RUSH styling in the song!? Great!

[@notshroud11]

Completely agree with you, I used to think David Gilmour's Comfortably Numb's solo was the best ever. But after listening to this years back, I've realize nothing can top this, the emotions put in to this and how well crafted the solo is and the meaning behind this, this is hands down, no doubt the best guitar solo of the history. And they've reacted almost the same way I did when I first listened to the song.

[@ikillomega]

This is seriously one of the greatest rock songs of all time. Screw anyone who disagrees.

[@stovetop6140]

Mike Portnoy: Guys we have 4-5 minutes to fill up, any ideas? John Petrucci: Hold my beer. One of the most amazing solos of all time. Ranks up there with Comfortably Numb in my book.

[@cleversonluizcorreiadesouz5959]

Yeah man, well said!

[@petrucci973]

If not better! I agree man

[@michaelvincentdascil5354]

Portnoy is back in the house again :)

[@davidamarat]

​@@michaelvincentdascil5354yeah! Finally, we can enjoy this Masterpiece live!!

[@berkefiliz3410]

It's so hard not to get emotional in this song. It gets me every time

[@davidamarat]

maybe this masterpiece is an emotionless person pointer. Every mental wealthy person gets emotional with this gold piece.

[@brunomiranda6512]

Dream Theater - Hollow Years (Live at Budokan)

[@stephencaveney827]

The best guitar player on the face of the planet JP 🤘🤘

[@clifffinch9052]

thats not jp....its doc viossy

[@gamerfrustrado]

For me its Jp too.... but satriani its other monster

[@Qandor]

JP!!! 💪

[@juanfranciscopinedof.4912]

@@gamerfrustrado satriani, gilmour....todos palidecen al lado de Petrucci....

[@kennysoriginalmusicchannel5916]

Don't worry I've been tearing up along with you in these reactions. This music is awe inspiring and so beautiful!

[@kennysoriginalmusicchannel5916]

This song makes me think about my parents both passed away and my youth.

[@Kel.N.RichReactions]

Oh man. We are so sad to hear that. We feel you bro.

[@kennysoriginalmusicchannel5916]

Thank you. I can say that I was on really good terms with both of my parents when it was their time to leave this place. I miss them but now I have my son, my gift from God to help me heal and rejoice because there is always a silver lining.😏

[@AleshaKidsTVOfficial]

🙏☹️

[@davidk05]

Kenny's music and gaming videos ❤️

[@davidderoux7552]

The solo sounds amazing even after 1000 listens ... what a masterpiece!

[@DenisGerbassi]

This song helped me deal with my father's illness, culminating in his death. I listened to this song every single day, heading for the hospital, remembering all the good and bad moments of childhood and adolescence, the advices, the laughters and even the tears. Every time I looked at his body, stretched out in the comatose at intensive care unit, in the care of the medical staff, I remembered Portnoy's voice. It must have been as painful for him to compose as it was for those who went through this situation. I think Petrucci thought he should make the best f%¨&* solo of his life for this song ... and did it !!!

[@iliasmathioudakis7835]

Man this song is a masterpiece..🙏🙏🙏

[@calibadgerdude6082]

John Petrucci at his absolute peak. What an incredible solo, showcasing not only his technicality but his expressiveness and passion as well. Those who say he doesn’t play with emotion need to hear this song. Queensryche and DT toured together in the early 2000s, and that must have been an absolute beast of a concert. I didn’t go to that one, but a friend of mine did and he still maintains it was the best concert he has ever been to.

[@jamesraleigh4299]

Seeing DT & Q together was AWESOME!!!!!!

[@alanalanis2257]

I went to the Houston show off this tour. Honestly, I could have done without Queensryche. Dream Theater just stole the show. Queensryche was boring as heck.

[@Guar0x]

After 2 mins of the solo you're thinking how can there be so much emotion in this, and then he hits you with that E-F-G F-G-G# at 13:56 and you just fall apart. Pure brilliance.

[@davidamarat]

Oh yes!! is the final hit to the heart...

[@kennethchristophergrose5565]

I love how immersed in the music, that the two of you become. The touching sight of your reactions are so natural and beautiful and show that between the love for music and each other, you`ve found the balance that people yearn for. It`s so very lovely to see and hear.

[@dirtpile]

This was written by Mike Portnoy for his father when he was dying. Mike got to play the demo version (with him singing) for his dad before he passed away. From the album "Black Clouds & Silver Linings" Guys should try some Devin Townsend ... if you do, always do live versions like Deep Peace, Grace, Stormbending, Deadhead, or Kingdom

[@gravenwolf6535]

Sadly it was the last album Mike recorded with the band before leaving.

[@MrYan905]

Portnoy is soul of DT

[@marco79cfc]

@@MrYan905 no

[@MrYan905]

Yes for real

[@aluandcache7336]

@@marco79cfc Dumbkid

[@rustyshackelford4503]

Favorite guitar solo of all time

[@micronRS]

I'm listening to dreamtheater from Japan. When I first heard this song, I felt a special emotion, and the guitar solo brought me to tears. Of course, I didn't know the meaning of the lyrics or that the song was written by John Petrucci after Mike Portnoy's father passed away from cancer, so I was surprised when I saw the translation of the lyrics.I didn't understand the meaning of all the lyrics. This is the first song that made me burst into tears just because of the guitar solo. The other day, my sister-in-law, who had just been married two years ago, suddenly passed away from a subarachnoid hemorrhage at the age of 30. I stood by my brother from the bottom of my heart and prayed for the repose of the soul of my sister-in-law. I think it's so beautiful to have a relationship like the two of you, where you can be in sync with one song, be moved, and love each other. In Japan, I think there are few women who can sympathize with heavy metal and be moved together. So, I wish I could be a wonderful couple like you two, and while feeling a little jealous, I pray for your health and happiness from the bottom of my heart, and I'm looking forward to the video, sorry for the long post. Ta. From Hokkaido, Japan.😊

[@Wedigar]

Probably Petrucci's best solo 🙂 Although Lines In The Sand and Misunderstood are damn good too.

[@MacTaipan]

People can say what they want, there‘s no second guitarist with that tone and soul today.

[@Wedigar]

There are lots of great guitarists, with great sound. I'd say Eric Johnson has amazing tone, and plays with soul too. The Best of Times solo here is something special though.

[@DonHaka]

@@Wedigar Love both Petrucci and Johnson. The song When the sun meets the sky off of Venus Isle is a hell of a song, really beautiful.

[@Wedigar]

@@DonHaka SRV is a great tribute song by Johnson too.

[@yuceliko5459]

the way misunderstood solo was recorded is similar to Blackened intro solo from metallica, the procedure was 1-Petrucci wrote the solo 2-Record and reverse the solo 3-Learn how to play the reversed version 4-Record the reversed version and reverse it again so thats it :P

[@tazyou11]

You listened to this on my Birthday, Wow. Thanks for this, I love this song. Interesting how your videos popped up yesterday and I just started watching to see what songs you listened to

[@mikebast]

LOL...you guys are Human!!...another great response!

[@petrucci973]

Finally I see two beautiful souls reacting the way i felt when I heard this the first time.

[@bermudaguitar]

This song reminds me of my Dad and mom, and my wife that I lost back in 2012. My Wife died from complications to Hypokalemia, my father died of a stroke due to being diabetic. And my Mom followed a few months after due to depression. I remember going home from Bermuda to the Philippines and seeing my Dad in the hospital bed very happy to see me eventhough he could not talk straight anymore. I had to leave later that day to travel to my wifes hometown for her funeral. It was only after my wifes funeral that my younger brother told me that my dad passed away just few hours after I left the hospital. He just waited for me to get home to say goodbye. I've been a very different man ever since that happened. And this song always brings me to tears remembering my Parents. Thank you guys, I love you both :)

[@Kel.N.RichReactions]

Thank you so much for your kind words, your encouragement, your wisdom and for sharing your story. We certainly appreciate how hard it is to carry on when those special people are no longer here. Please accept our most sincere condolences for the tragic loss of your dear wife and your parents. Our hearts are with you as well. YOU are not alone either. This is your family too now. Please post this hashtag and the names of those you have lost as a reminder to all that they Rock In Peace - our new meaning for RIP: #RockInPeace Jared Ricks Thank you so much for being here with us on the channel and being who you are. RnK

[@prasetyoyulanda1710]

It's impossible to hold your tears when you listen to the solo section

[@KevinLuWX]

People say Spirit Carries on is DT's most emotional song. I argue that it is this.

[@andymulwandi8156]

Yes bro👍

[@benedictdonald4338]

The chemistry between these two is a tanglible thing that you can literally feel through the computer. it's clear that these two are the perfect couple. it's a joy to witness.

[@michaelreynolds3592]

The most touching thing about this song... and especially the emotional solo... is it... will... never... be.... 🥺... played again.

[@dominofuel8050]

I was like, I didn't know Dream Theater did a live version of The Best of Times with Queensryche!

[@anthonysilva6935]

The instrumental version of this song is just as awesome. Love Dream Theater!

[@kratos9293]

Ne obliviscaris - and plague flowers the kaleidescope Trust me, this is worth of your guys time.

[@liquidshadows79]

I suggested this last week, and they said they're going to do it. I think they will love it.

[@jimcarmer1685]

Its amazing watching Kel's reaction, its like watching her feelings escaping being set free.. Its great to see her feelings being released..

[@davidamarat]

Painful and beautiful at the same time in perfect proportions

[@nachomenares]

It takes me to 2009 when my wife was pregnant. So much emotions

[@padeksewenejt1032]

To me this masterpiece is a definition of pure, unconditional love. The amount of cordiality, warm, friendly feelings and longing pouring from a song is overwhelming here and squeezes tears. This is superior level of musicality created by genius musicians.

[@solitaryg]

I've avoided "Best of Times" for almost two years. We lost my stepson and my mother in June and August 2017. So, I haven't listened to this song since. I'm balling my eyes out having experienced this with you guys again. I love you guys, keep it up. I have a channel where I used to do drum covers, I think I'm going to do this song. Keep it going guys!

[@petrucci973]

Sorry for your loss Glen.

[@solitaryg]

@@petrucci973 thank you

[@TheGiarcC]

No band has ever moved me to tears as much and as often over the last 30 years.

[@shobhadurganandak5915]

One of the best priceless moments of your lives!!.... congrats ❤

[@Vandel212]

Oh, so they didn't even realize when they listened to this, Mike Portnoy wrote this song for his father who was dying of cancer at the time? Knowing that adds a big punch to this song, I think if she knew that, she would have been sobbing by the end. There is even a version of the song where Mike does the lead vocals and they played it for his father.

[@danielcraig3604]

no one can hold it's emotion when here such song like this, the solo makes you out of the planet, PITRUTCCI, you deserved the best solo ever

[@cygnusx1864]

Steve Wilson - Harmony Korine Porcupine Tree - Start of Something Beautiful, Trains, Time Flies Opeth - Harvest, Windowpane GOTTA see your reactions!! ;)

[@tripxez8478]

BEST SOLO IN THE FUCKING WORLD, i get chills every time i hear this song. Petrucci plays with much emotion

[@siakai173]

i play this song almost each a week, dad.. u always in my side 😇🙏..

[@Madrows]

Since today you got a New suscriber from Chile., Love u Guys...you dt reaction videos just are just emotional And represents the same way that i feel when i listen every Dream Theater song. Congrats. Keep continuing doing this for us!

[@Kel.N.RichReactions]

SO GLAD YOU FOUND US @Daniel Tapia Cortes !!! Welcome to the Party. We have been pumping out the songs and reactions for 37 days now and it gets better and cooler every song!!! We hope you choose to contribute and comment as much as you feel moved to. It matters. You matter. Much love from us to you. Kel-n-Rich

[@Madrows]

@@Kel.N.RichReactions what an honor. Please do the Astonishing full album reaction video!

[@felix5115]

Oh I love this passion

[@benedictdonald4338]

this album is DT's high-water mark. All before and after are great for varying reasons, but none can touch this. THis record is a slice of god.

[@adriandelarosa2537]

I really, really love her reaction. "My heart is bleeding bad, but Ill be OK", how she smiles, knowing the meaning of these beatiful lyrics, and how she moans just when the guitar solo starts... Yeah lady, our hearts are bleeding bad too with this masterpiece!

[@abrahamgutierrez9891]

I’ve heard this song so many times, but you guys made me remember the first time, This song is very emotional in so many levels! God bless you guys i really enjoy watching your videos!

[@fendi-bull8167]

Made a perfect eulogy to my Father figure while listening to this song. he passed away when I was 8, 24 yearsa go. no tears, just good mood and reminisce the time we had when I wrote it. gave it to his eldest son, he was crying that his father changed me and made me who I am now.

[@X-b0n3s]

I wish this song is played at my funeral, I might just wake up to say hi to you all one last time :)

[@kennysoriginalmusicchannel5916]

Dang tears. Man! Great reaction!!

[@Zep-Floyd]

Dream Theater - Blind Faith (the middle section is heavenly) Periphery - Erised (featuring John Petrucci) Pink Floyd - Sorrow (guaranteed eargasm)

[@alanvega806]

I cry when listen it! This end on the song! This lyrics, that remember to my father!

[@leocadena6844]

Love her reactions to the badass notes...yesss! share the feeling sister.

[@tyrion38]

Guys I really love you and your reactions, but this one is far the best !!! thank you and keep up the good work !!! you really should make "Six degrees of inner turbulence" from dream theater !!!

[@PhrenicDemand]

I love how much she feels the music, a little annoyed with the guy laughing but I guess he was responding to chat

[@trailrunner919]

Yeah major goosebumps for sure on that solo man!!!

[@mauroberni503]

No comment. Is masterpiece.

[@EMTinVA]

Queensryche has a song called "Best I Can", maybe that's what led to the confusion.

[@MorenoM888]

The best solo ever

[@GordonHeaney]

This is the reaction music was made for

[@deftonesmetallica]

You guys are awesome, god bless you both

[@sohamtheserenades8393]

This is a Song which Mike Potnoy wrote for his late Father and most interestingly they didn't play this song Live.....❤️

[@vmstars]

Hollow years is also an awsome song. Definitely, DT is a very underated band. Large number of masterpieces !!!

[@dr.x8186]

I have been a DT fan for about 20 years; I friend at work loaned me his "Falling to Infinity" cd and I have kept up with them ever since. John Petrucci puts so much feeling into his playing. First time I heard this, I wanted to take my guitar and throw it out of the window.

[@claudiomoreno3034]

The best of times, es uno de los mejores temas de Dream theater

[@SjPedro]

When this song came out my dad was still alive. And yeah I could tell it was an emotional song but it didn't quite "hit" if that makes sense? A few years later my father lost his fight with cancer and this song hits closer to home than I care to admit. Exchange some of the beginning Portnoy memories to memories of my own and I cry for the whole duration of the song. And John Petrucci's solo just feels like the culmination of a long cry. It's absolutely beautiful song writing

[@billy8649]

❤

[@stephennorris2524]

Probably my favourite DT song, that solo is pure gold standard, always gives me goosebumps.

[@michaelreynolds3592]

Savatage... When The Crowds Are Gone. And.. my father passed 3 weeks ago. And this song was my comfort, as well as many others who have posted. Your reaction was immensely beautiful.

[@gibsonlespaul796]

Savatage - When The Crowds Are Gone (live) from Ghost In The Ruins is perfection !!!

[@michaelreynolds3592]

@@gibsonlespaul796 ... yeah maaahhaaann. You are right on target. Just a sorrowful composition.

[@DonHaka]

Do The Ministry Of Lost Souls by Dream Theater, beautiful song that is generally overlooked when it comes to DTs catalogue.

[@Michael.h.a]

Oh guys great reaction, I love this song. Please react to Octavarium - DreamTheater

[@DonLafontaine62]

DEFINITELY adding one more vote for octavarium

[@naimsyahmi2656]

Nope.... This song much better...

[@Michael.h.a]

@@naimsyahmi2656 its done

[@joopboom4119]

Pain of Salvation - A trace of Blood.

[@elijahharman4690]

This is a reaction. No bias opinions, no pausing and honest thoughts.

[@stephv.d140]

Thx god you did it !! I'd love some Ghost like Ritual, Elysabeth or He is in the future ! Keep it up ! I need more eargasms !!

[@Hatingmeisconforming]

Can't wait for the Btbam reaction guys:)

[@Alexandros_78]

This is the job of the songs. Make the people cry. Let the emotions out in form of tears

[@ssuhy65]

Give 'The Spirit Carries On' from Live Scenes from New York by Dream Theater a listen. Emotions at the ready...

[@thecheif00]

The first time I heard this song I genuinely wept like a child. Showed it to my father and he wept like a child too. Wonderful wonderful job by Portnoy and the rest of the DT gang . Petrucci's solo at the end is perfect

[@hellonearth6411]

The best band alot of people of never heard of, well here in the uk for sure. 😊🤘

[@benedictdonald4338]

"total masterpiece this song is', Yoda

[@anambivalentenemy]

Maybe the best ever Petrucci solo..IF they ever play it live,the audience will cry like babies..Great reaction guys! A song to the same effect is Theater's Through her Eyes.Try it (if you want to cry a little more.. :)

[@passionbard888]

Man, u r so happy. Congrats, bro... u have a wife like her, goddess of emotions and feelings... and she is Dream Theater's fan, too... what else do you want?

[@tedkord1968]

That was Labrie singing, and there is no Queensryche in this song. There is a demo version of this song on KZbin with Mike Portnoy singing. It's a song he wrote for his dying father. You can really hear the emotion in his voice. There is a live performance of DT and Queensryche doing Comfortably Numb by Pink Floyd.

[@Kel.N.RichReactions]

hopefully you stayed for the moment I realized the hell happened...pretty funny and true 'react'. Ugh but good resolution. Thanks!!!!

[@tedkord1968]

@@Kel.N.RichReactions yeah, I skipped the talking. Sorry. Oh, Silent Lucidity is on Empire, not Operation:Mindcrime

[@ernieherrera1034]

There is some live footage of Queensryche and Dream Theater performing together out on KZbin! Some Pink Floyd and Who covers!

[@joelroberts8050]

One of Petrucci's best solos ever.

[@benedictdonald4338]

Yes, this is James. He came into his own in the '00s. His vocals really held back DT in the 90s. they were a great band despite his horrific 90s caterwailing. But by the time this record came out, much like Geddy Lee, he became acceptable - if not GREAT - many years after the band's inception.

[@sllk4104]

I think i'm gonna be uploading videos of me reacting to yours .. So much love from a moroccan guy

[@rahatmahmud5435]

The only song that makes me cry

[@terrypowers9820]

You are learning the band the same way I did but I first heard of them in 1988 I'm 45 years old then I had to go back until 1983 and find out how powerful they really was

[@xolanimathaba5427]

At first I thought they were just a progressive metal band until I notice they are a band that can do pretty much anything effortlessly

[@reee1456]

4:31 yeah thats how I feel everytime listening to JP's solos

[@marioedwingarciatejeda4035]

guys i really love your videos and reactions you both have a big fan from Monterrey Mex.

[@SeekTheLordJesusChrist7]

Check out the band Between the Buried and Me. The is called “selkies the endless obsession” fast forward through the heavy stuff and play it when the piano starts. It will move you I promise

[@gibsonlespaul796]

You guys are freakin awesome. Where do I find a woman that likes great music this much? I also vote for Savatage - When The Crowds Are Gone (live) from Ghost In The Ruins

[@thiagomotorsport]

React from The Spirit Carries On. This perfect song 🙌

[@reyhanvivaldi9597]

They've done it

[@Gnathan96]

Haken - the architect (best chorus I've ever heard, smacks you in the face)

[@ricklaurencem.regonda8507]

oh so you did it! ok time for me to watch your reaction. cheers

[@brianpinkham2935]

Wow what a reaction. Being a musician myself I get very caught up in melodic solos.. please please please if you really love to feel the music give a listen to Steve Vai Tender surrender, And For the love of God, you will not be disappointed especially you Kel

[@mariocasanova1328]

Es por eso que amamos a dream theater. Por que su música nos hace sentir toda emoción conocida por el hombre

[@craigpage381]

This song is so fucking good it hurts! I like it allot...

[@scottpollack1007]

Take it to the bedroom guys!

[@eshgholah]

Sorry eyes of the stranger is from their forth album which is called: operation mind crime.

[@deannahughes5063]

Yep, I sat here correcting him on that .