Symphony X - The Odyssey

Symphony X And my Favourite track by them The Odyssey Full song!
Lyrics:
[Part I Odysseus' Theme / Overture]
[music / orchestration - Romeo]
[instrumental]
[Part II - Journey to Ithaca]
[music - Romeo]
[lyrics - Allen, Romeo]
To the one that I love, my journey has begun
When our eyes meet once more there will be peace
The taste of your lips the warmth of your touch
again, forever, two souls as one
Seems like forever that my eyes have been denied
Home - I'm dreaming of the home
I've been twenty years away from all I ever knew
to return would make my dream come true
Seasons of sorrow have stolen all my years
I miss the rolling hills of Ithaca
I've been through battles and cried a sea of tears
but the tide is changing, and with it all my fears
Seems like forever that my eyes have been denied
Home - I'm dreaming of the home
I've been twenty years away from all I ever knew
to return would make my dream come true
Behold the sea and winds of jove
We set sail guided by the stars above
The ports of Troy escape our view
a cold and stormy fate awaits our rendezvous
Onward we ride, into the raging fury
Setting our course by the moon and sun
We forge ahead seeking glory
Yet the journey has just begun
Onward we ride - nine days we brave her might
we are coming home...
[Part III - The Eye]
[music- Romeo]
[lyrics - Romeo]
Awakened at dawn - Land dead ahead
with the winds of the morning we change course
no remorse, a place forbidden to all
Search all the grounds - find food and water
Yet journey not into the Cave of Woe
long ago, a legend spoke of a beast
A thousand riches hidden deep within the stone
A thousand nightmares mortal blood forever flows
A mountainous black - engulfed in a shadow
a bone-chilling growl and an Eye of Hate
a ghastly fate - held prisoner by the Eye
Yet he must sleep - as the daylight fades
we focus our senses and sharpen our blade
we take aim - In silence we strike
A thousand riches hidden deep within the stone
A thousand nightmares - blood runs forever - from the Eye...
[Part IV - Circe (Daughter of the Sun)]
[music - Romeo]
[Lyrics - Romeo]
We sit adrift on the open sea
The gift of wind, by Zeus, concealed - so carelessly
We break the waves on a course untrue
across the endless plain of blue - a new coast in view
Yeah...
We carouse with the maiden
beneath her eyes the madness lies
...in mystery
I drink deep from the chalice
of gold and jade - my senses fade
...I'm mesmerized
Stay - like those before
I condemn you all - from walk to crawl
...metamorphasized
No - my will it defies her
speak the verse - lift the curse
...she's mesmerized
Am I asleep?
Tell me Daughter of the Sun
There's vengeance in the air and all things must be undone
[Part V - Sirens]
[music - Romeo]
[lyrics - Romeo]
Dire warnings -
told by the sorceress in white
'false bringers of love' - Sirens
echoing songs from above
Wings flowing -
floating on Sea of Lies
I defy their vision
Elysium swallows my cries
Embracing -
maidens of lust stimulate
and manipulate my senses
I welcome a watery grave
Tied steadfast to the mast
tragedy awaits me
I'm falling victim
betrayed by the sea
[Part VI - Scylla and Charybdis]
[a) Gulf of Doom]
[b) Drifting Home]
[music / orchestration - Romeo]
[instrumental]
[Part VII - The Fate of the Suitors / Champion of Ithaca]
[music - Romeo]
[lyrics - Lepond, Romeo]
So this is home...
In the guise of a beggar - Minerva guides my way
I find my kingdom in jeopardy
Vengeance - it swells within me
As I spy so many who eye my Queen
I'll make them pay for this blasphemy... All will see
Triumphant - Champion of Ithaca
I will right all the wrongs
Let the Gods sing my song
Triumphant - Champion of Ithaca
Let a new life begin
my journey has come to an end
A contest of valor
'to pierce the twelve rings
in a single arrow's flight'
Yet, not a one can string the bow
My veil of silence lifted
All is revealed
revenge burns in my heart
thrashing and slashing down all my foes...to claim the throne
Triumphant - Champion of Ithaca
I will right all the wrongs
Let the Gods sing my song
Triumphant - Champion of Ithaca
Let a new life begin
this is the end of my Odyssey
Seems like forever that my eyes have been denied
Home - I'm finally home
I've been twenty years away from all I ever knew
I have returned to make my dream come true

[@MacedonianRider]

After hearing through Dream Theater and Symphony X's discographies thoroughly i concluded that all a man needs to live is food, water, shelter, and these 2 bands.

[@poringoba]

Yes!

[@delicheese6774]

Eh, King Crimson and Fates Warning are better.

[@u.martin6917]

@@delicheese6774 This reminds me of those straight-faced dudes that wear Tool shirts to every concert lol

[@metalsoulin]

stratovarius,sonata arctica,rhapsody

[@brockbaldridge7620]

@@delicheese6774 not even close

[@paulchapman2569]

Bet your all jealous of me, I'm listening to Symphony X for the first time.

[@steve0the0end]

Same!

[@ktlarsen9244]

Not jealous, just glad that you brought them into your world.

[@leslieross8708]

Not me - it's my first time, too! Love it ❤

[@DalgiMosquera]

Not really. Welcome, you'll be around here many times for sure. And always you'll get a deep impression. Each time better than before.💜

[@sophmys7653]

hell no I'm on like the 50th time still as awesome as first might even be better.

[@chiefofsparta]

It tears me up inside knowing that I can't listen to this song more than twice in one hour.

[@mortisnoctu]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@MH-sm1kf]

😂😂 Love it!

[@InfantShredder69]

2x speed: 👀

[@hawty0boy]

One of the greatest songs ever written in any genre. Incredible musicianship.

[@rieeesss4120]

Completely agree

[@krustenhund]

one of the greatest comments ever written below any video. ;)

[@TheBushwooky]

I love songs that transcend genres. That demand respect even if you don't like that type of music usually.

[@nfbnn]

hawty0boy Octavarium > Six Degrees Of Inner Turbulence > A Change Of Seasons > The Odyssey :]]]

[@systemofadown3210]

Raymors Don't forget Visions by Haken! Damn, though, when I first heard Octavarium I instantly fell in love with it. It's what got me into progressive, and after 3 years it still remains my favorite song by far.

[@brianflynn4]

While Symphony X and Michael Romeo continues to produce high quality art, for me, this was the perfect balance of epic prog, symphonic and metal influences and concept album/music. To me, this represents the very best they've ever produced. Nothing but the highest praise for this album and song!

[@janerickallado8881]

TRIIIIIUUUUMPHANT CHAMPION OF IIITHACAAAAAAA!!! man that sounds awesome !!!

[@georgidobrevmusic]

Jerick Allado BEST BIT EVEAR!

[@putmeawayplease]

Can't count the number of times I have climaxed to the sound of this part.

[@SerratedAMG]

I WILL RIGHT ALL THE WRONGS; LET THE GODS SING MY SONG.

[@7stringprogmetalguy616]

+SirTedFairyspear2 It is my opinion that modern metal is the closest the popular music tradition gets to the art music tradition.

[@7stringprogmetalguy616]

SirTedFairyspear2 Some of us do. Particularly those of us who are actually musicians.

[@user-st7qm7qd1y]

Thiago Braga falou dessa música no flow

[@AlexGomez-ko1tm]

"Triumphant Champion of Ithaca I will right all the wrongs Let the Gods sing my song Triumphant Champion of Ithaca Let a new life begin This is the end of my Odyssey" "This is the end of my Odyssey"...This part make me cry...Remind me of my youth in the 90's and early 2000's, my discs of Rock, Heavy Metal... Today, at my 40, I realize that is "the end of my Odyssey"...The Odyssey of a fantastic and dreamer youth! But will live forever in my memories, in my heart... :)

[@redkefka]

Triumphant! Champion of Ithica... let the Gods sing our song dude.

[@josephk6907]

When teaching my child about what posibilities musicianship can hold, I played her this song as the leading example.

[@Thiago_Alves_Souza]

You're a good dad! I'm doing the same lol.

[@craigfazekas3923]

Music and it's varied possibilities. Might I suggest 2 DVDs for you and your son ? 1. Roxy: The Movie 2. A Token of His Extreme Both are Frank Zappa & top notch in every way. Particularly in song writing & musicianship. IMO, they cannot be topped. And a real eye opener regarding possibilities in music. Consider this: between Frank Zappa & Ruth Underwood, they'd figured out a way to properly add pick ups to her marimba and properly, overcoming mic'ing failures of concerts past. Or a sax that has pick ups on it enabling a crybaby/wah-wah pedal to be used on it. Also, 2 drummers (Ralph Humphrey & Chester Thompson, bass (Tom Fowler), a trombonist (Walt Fowler), keys (George Duke), saxophonist & singer(Napoleon Murphy-Brock) and lead guitarist & vocal (FZ). In one song called Cheepnis, (this is the Roxy DVD, BTW)he employs the persussion section (2 drummers- one that has an array of tuned cowbells....🤪 and a proper percussionist using tuned percussion....Mr. Zappa has them play the entire song utilizing the rhythm on the percussion only, then tell the audience so, and has all of the players re-play it again with the melodic instruments & vocals the second time around. Impressive stuff. Bands with more than one drummer always attracted me, (Allman Brothers Band, Doobie Brothers, 10cc, Zappa & James Brown) but to watch Zappa & The Mothers perform at The Roxy on Sunset in 1973 ? Astounding !! Do pick up those DVDs, but some of those performances may well be available here on KZbin. I always advocate buying the product & thereby supporting the artist, though. Call me old school, I guess....😎 Hope you & your son enjoy your musical quest together. Best gift you could ever impart to him !!

[@hantallica]

Don't get me wrong. I love progressive rock bands like Symphony X, but show him likes of Mozart, Bach and Beethoven. That's god like level musicianship that humanity will never achieve again.

[@maxhult830]

@@hantallica I totally agree, but it could be TOO MUCH for the younglings... at least Bach was for me, I loved Mozart and Beethoven as a kid but Bach was too deep, and hard to comprehend back then. Still listened though, and in later years I'm blown away repeatedly by Bach... The depth is bottomless...

[@johgu92]

Should show them Tubular Bells by Pink Floyd.

[@JulianColbus]

Have you ever noticed how the part from 16:43 to 20:07 tells an actual story about the fight against Scylla? At 16:59, for example, it shoots out of the water - then a fanfare - and dives down again at 17:06. Same fanfare again, now under water. The battle ensues, and from 17:30 to 17:41, its heads attack in an unpredictable fashion. It disappears, the men look around; they only see small waves dancing around (18:09), until the shadow reappears (18:15); it shoots out of the water again (18:34) and pulls many men down into the sea (18:45). The survivor(s) look around skeptically (19:00), but can't find it. The dead are mourned (19:08), but at 19:38 it seems certain that Scylla won't come back - the sea gate to Ithaca is passed.

[@fredrikj85]

Thanks for the imagery :)

[@actimelamelona1006]

OMG :O

[@DivinoDisturbo]

I love your comment bro. This is a very visual song, music describes images...love SX \m/

[@JulianColbus]

Thanks, guys! I'm glad you enjoy my interpretation. (:

[@kiritobi]

Mjeno Vobis Damn this is clever !

[@MoonsideResident]

I've said it on other songs and I'll continue to say it -- Symphony X is one of the most underrated bands of all time. They're in a league totally of their own.

[@perlassen4571]

Alacress truer words have never been spoken! 🙏

[@ivanriverooo]

True mate. Just like so many genius in history, society was not ready for this. I so see Mozart or Beethoven sitting through to this creaming their pants.

[@marcossidoruk8033]

@@ivanriverooo neither beethoven nor mozart would like this. Sorry but they are in another league, waaaaaaay above symphony x.

[@swine13]

@@marcossidoruk8033 meh, but its one man at a bunch of keys. This is a group of people synergizing in a way the classical pianists just couldn't do - even in duets. Also Moonlight Sonata (3rd movement) is a badass song, but _Ithaca_ , man!!

[@marcossidoruk8033]

@@swine13 moonlight sonata isnt a great sonata by beethoven, also they didnt only compose music for solo piano, they composed for orchestra and chamber music (chamber music is music composed for a smaller group of musicians, for example string quartets) ¿You want to hear a badass classical piece that is also way more complicated and way mire badass than this and also has four musicians synergizing in a way that make this look trivial? Try "the grosse fugue" by beethoven, its one of the most epic pieces of music ever, not an easy piece to listen though. I am not saying that this isnt good, dont misunderstand me, im just saying that classical music is just technically many orders of magnitude superior, and in my subjetive opinion also emotionally superior, i love simphony x thoug. P.d: I think that beethoven greatest sonatas are n8 n21 n23 n29 n30 n31 n32 with the greatest of them all being the n29 op106 an incredible piece.

[@throwawayinternetrp]

20:18 the melody and the galloping riff are epic and chill-inducing, then they add a guitar harmony and a chorus to top it all off at 20:32, simply sublime

[@Loctorak]

One of my favourite moments in any song ever, so powerful

[@poisongodmachine3]

Beautiful. I've had the pleasure of seeing Symphony X play this song live. What an experience!

[@andressalamanca8064]

me too! was epic!

[@jameswilliamsguitar]

Mike LePond is my friend and played bass on my last cd Michael Romeo is on of the best rock composers ever

[@Metalpazallteway]

If not, the best or most innovative on the solo leads

[@bodom1011]

poisongodmachine3 ...Youre a God now

[@1983electric]

Seeing this live made my dreams

[@seththemetalheadm2433]

Honestly , this song and this band is nothing but a fucking masterpiece. One of the best symphonic metal bands I've ever heard before, this is just beautiful and such an epic song.

[@gunnar2321]

Seth The Metalhead \m/ and somehow it has a 3 star rating. How does someone give this three stars? Needs more

[@EvilForgemaster]

@@gunnar2321 Stars? Were do you live? In the 2008 KZbin?

[@SprunkCovers]

@@EvilForgemaster lmao

[@darkguitarist3476]

@@EvilForgemaster he hasn't update web browser probably hahahaga

[@kamikazekrush3758]

All from the mind of Michael Romeo, he's my musical hero along with Petrucci from DT

[@cassaria5047]

Russell's voice is amazing as usual.

[@mokuscsik]

This must be one of the most beautiful musical compositions of all times. Any age, any genre.

[@mortisnoctu]

Couldn’t agree more!

[@ric112]

even after years of hearing it this is still the most incredible song I've ever heard. It just doesn't get boring even after 600 listens.

[@charlesp6642]

That is an official FULLY!!!

[@contingenzyx5341]

I agree

[@grizzly8356]

@@contingenzyx5341 Love your profile picture! Their best album!

[@toreg.nyhammer6328]

Agree. Maybe ten years ago I was searching for symphonic/prog rock/metal music on youtube. I found Dream Theater and was listening a lot to them. Then I found other bands, a lot of Dutch band, like Epica, Delain and Within Temptation. Then I found Symphony X, and that was a revelation. I found this song “The Odyssey ". I thought first that it was very long, but there were something about it that I liked a lot. No I've been listening to this masterpiece a lot of times, and I will never get bored of it. This is great music!

[@swine13]

Ironically actually one of the best choices of song, if you could only pick 1 to accompany you for the entire odyssey...

[@MrBaklava]

One of the best songs ever created. SX is the most underrated band of all time!

[@mortisnoctu]

1,000%

[@rieeesss4120]

Easily one of the best songs ever created

[@ufoNL]

this depths of madness, yes! LIKE, the one.

[@skaterandkiller789]

I remember a late norwgian Friday night in 2017. My Little sister's boyfriend asked me if i wanted to listen to something mindblowing. I said sure, and he got this album on vinyl and he played this. My life has not be the same since.

[@Covesthur]

jeg håper du var på Symphony X konserten som var i Oslo mai i år for da spilte de selvfølgelig denne. Jeg var der og sang med

[@vaxobedoidze3623]

The whole song is epic but the last part from 19:50 till the end is the most heart touching... Love it...

[@UnravelingThreads]

I remember freshman year, my teacher played this song when we were learning about the Odyssey. Never had I thought I'd EVER listen to prog. in school. That day was kickass! Now I love Symphony X and this song!

[@trollponch]

3:40 is just SO good. It touches me everytime. There hasn't been a time, not even once, in which im not almost brought down to tears from the beaty and peace I get from listening to this segment. Every time man... every time. This is literally one of the best songs I have ever heard in my whole life. As a drummer, as a producer, as an engineer and as a fanatic/enthusiast.

[@PaulFurn89]

This song gives me chills every time I listen to it. Truly a timeless classic.

[@Leokyriacou14]

10 years after... still feels like yesterday. Amazing song!

[@NeilRaouf]

Leo Kyriacou hahha! same here! these were the days :-)

[@wemersonreact8736]

All years im here ever! :)

[@judaspriestly88]

and almost 10 years since your comment... time flies \m/

[@NetBoy2112]

Symphony X is THE best music to listen to when you're gaming. Especially since Homer was pretty much the one who set the stage for most modern RPGs.

[@mortisnoctu]

Haha Homer. Imagine if Homer designed a videogame. Would be wild

[@browiththecoolslidyface9709]

Michael Romeo is fucking genius!

[@PalpiB3t]

yes

[@justinmcintosh6554]

No doubt some teacher told him he wouldn't amount to anything. Stupid teacher...

[@neoman285]

What a lifetime privilege to have seen this live in a tiny venue. Could reach out and touch MJ’s guitar, the same venue I first saw them when I was in high school but maybe a decade later. Love them and love you all!

[@dreammfyre]

These midi orchestral sounds are so cute.

[@JoseRamirez-rq2gj]

Sounds like an RPG !

[@Jablan11]

Seems like forever that my eyes have been denied Home - I'm finally home I've been twenty years away from all I ever knew I have returned to make my dream come true As inspirational as it gets

[@sonicexperiments]

That's incorrect. The correct lyrics that can be heard are: Seems like forever my eyes have been denied Home, I dream of home I've been 20 years away from all that i ever knew To return would make my dream come tru

[@TheRealFraston]

@@sonicexperiments You clearly haven't listened to the end.

[@bcbitchkkv]

Top 3 song of all time, alongside Dream Theater - A Change of Seasons, and Seventh Wonder - The Great Escape. Thank you, Symphony X!

[@mr.flibblessumeriantransla5417]

Possibly the greatest prog-rock composition ever written.

[@gub4941]

Mr. Flibble definitely one of them

[@charlesp6642]

Totally agree

[@KazPrismatic]

Emm.. close to the edge ? A change of season?

[@brunovallesmunoz4757]

Focus Eruption Nektar Remember the future Jethro tull Thick as a brick Los Jaivas La poderosa muerte King Crimson Lizard Yes Tales from Topographic oceans (anyone), Close to the edge, Gates of delirium Rush 2112 Eloy 13pm Gregorian earthtime Genesis Suppers ready ELP Tarkus ... And of course THIS ONE

[@diogolopes8486]

Transatlantic Duel With The Devil

[@vladvalcheff6683]

One of the greatest masterpieces ever! When you are able to draw pictures by music, you are a real giant! Feeling blessed that I'm able to understand those pictures.😊

[@susanlindsaywaddle7394]

Symphony X is an American Progressive Metal/Power Metal/Neoclassical Metal and Symphonic Metal Band from Middleton, New Jersey. The band was formed in 1994. The Members of Symphony X for the album: ‘The Odyssey’ in 2002 were: Michael Romeo -Guitars, Orchestral Keyboard, Programming, Engineering, Mixing & Production, Russell Allen - Lead Vocalist, Michael Pinnella - Keyboard & Piano, Michael Lepond - Bass Guitar, Jason Rullo - Drums, Steve Evetts - Mixing & Production, and Peter van’t Riet - Mastering. “The Odyssey” is Track #8 on the album of the same name. This Masterpiece has Seven different parts that are a 24 minute musical interpretation of Homer’s Odyssey. "The Odyssey" is a beautiful song! How cool the lyrics are and the music are is a masterpiece. Russell Allen's vocals bring an aura to this piece that is sooo awesome making this true Symphonic Metal and Michael Romeo turning this into a Metal Masterpiece. Romeo is one of the greatest guitarists in the entire world with a few other choice men. This is a truly epic song with great Metal chord arrangements and strong cool vocals!🤘🏻❤️🎸❤️😎

[@sparkatus]

Every single minute of this 24min song is epic. It's amazing

[@mortisnoctu]

And every second!!!!!

[@Valarien777]

A masterpiece! One of Symphony X's best albums and songs/compositions... \m/

[@mahaoricalcos4805]

The art is breath taking, the song couldn't be more perfect

[@IronMadness821]

I realize that the this entire song is just beautiful, but 3:53 - 6:10 is just so incredible to the point where it is the first thing that comes to my head when I see this song. His voice is so flawless that I get the strangest chills.

[@mortisnoctu]

💯 Remindful of Bad Company

[@markwhalen3431]

8:15 - 10:30 has got to be one of my favorite lyrical sequences in all of music. The way he says each line; it's perfect

[@setifaast]

Soundtrack to my Uni days. Still sounds killer. One of the greatest modern pieces of music.

[@freddy9229]

I just love closing my eyes and imagine the epic adventure in my head. This song is my all time favorite.

[@TashfiqueMirza]

I thank Symphony X with all my heart for making this album!!

[@ThiagoTheobald]

Fucking EPIC. the "champion theme" at 20:08 still gives me chills.

[@jeremyderdall7058]

Alone in my car I belt that part out and it makes me feel happy and victorious 🐇🦄

[@mortisnoctu]

Every time!

[@Liquidcadmus]

Everything Symphony X creates is pure Majestic excellence

[@mortisnoctu]

1,000%

[@mortisnoctu]

Every song!

[@iliketurtles999]

I still get goosebumps from this song, the last part is probably the best in my opinion. Love all parts though x)

[@TheDunkindan]

champion of Ithica

[@RingshadowCat]

Many years ago, I saw Symphony X live. Paradise Lost tour. This was the encore. Just this song.

[@EstherShirel]

Amazing music described everything... Every time I listen to it, I can feel his longing for home, hear and see the roaring sea, sirens, Scylla and Charybdis, arrival to Ithaca... Fantastic!

[@sonicexperiments]

True

[@marioortiz3424]

This is one of ny favorite song of all time, i've heard this increible song a lot of times. Is a Journey of multiple feelings, incredible. If you love progressive music in general, this sing is for you.

[@tiekoe]

Every once in a while when i'm touring with my band, i'll put on this song. Me and our bassist then proceed to annoy the crap out of everyone singing along to every single part of this song with annoying voices. I love this

[@Aaronmac404]

I always hear people complain about the synth orchestra. Honestly, I freaking love it. Synth orchestras have a certain feel to them that's very cool and different to me. It's more about the notes and music than how they sound. Maybe I'm just a weirdo.

[@NikolaMatan]

+Aaronmac404 They have this feel some people (like me) got accustomed to playing video games during the 2000s.

[@davorbrijacak]

+NikolaMatan It really reminds me of Heroes of Might and Magic 3 theme.

[@andieier7114]

+Aaronmac404 Well yea, one could argue the exact opposite: That the actual sound is very important, too. Still love this song, too!

[@AmericanChoirboy]

I always advocate using a real orchestra, as I have heard bands do it before. They would not have a problem arranging it, for sure. synth works well when you subdue the sounds beneath so you cant easily tell that what you are hearing is synth. a lot of good power metal has that down pretty well, I usually refer to it as symphonic context.

[@liquifyist]

Aaron... fellow One Piece lover and musician.. would you like to sail the world with me? I am working my butt off to be able to afford a yacht to circumnavigate the globe.. A few like-minded people will make it easier

[@ScytheDevTeam]

The switch up of the groove / riff at 15:00 is amazing

[@Angel_Investor_Music]

And the transition into the heavy riff at 11:22 is freaking brutal.

[@Progdrummer86]

One of my all-time favourite pieces of music ever! Symphony X rules!!!

[@ViniloxiaKan]

Que maravillosa composición. Recuerdo escucharla completa camino al trabajo en los 30 minutos que tardaba el trayecto.

[@hadesnx01]

Few years ago I sailed to Ithaca (Greece) this song blasted, as we approach to the island. The last five minutes of the song were on point with docking. You should try sometimes :)

[@mortisnoctu]

Epiccccccc

[@maximilianokoch2026]

As a massive rock fan and a massive metalhead who just started playing Assassin's Creed Odyssey, this song speaks to me on so many levels ❤️

[@grimsleeper]

This song... This song is just... ADVENTURE!

[@justinmcintosh6554]

First ever time I listened to something while working and stopped to find out who the f*** this brilliance was made by. Amazing stuff.

[@nimahedayati]

This is the greatest masterpiece by my favourite band. These guys are the masters of metal and music in general. Sublime musicianship and fantastic story telling through music.

[@DiabolicScars]

15:02 omfg....i love this riff...the whole song is epic...very epic band

[@arturferreira9042]

Odysseus would be distracted and forget to return home while listening to this song

[@frankpodnar2331]

Can't believe I saw these guys with Megadeth and Dream Theater in Pittsburgh 15 years ago ugh still feels like yesterday

[@Rafael-tf6kl]

Hell yeah, they will play here in Brazil next week with doro, helloweem, candlemas, deep purple, kiss and scorpions

[@Guixxer94]

Agradecer ao meu irmão que me apresentou o Symphony X! E agradecer a esse gênios da música por existirem! Obrigado Jason Rullo, obrigado Michael Romeo, obrigado Russell Allen, obrigado Michael Lepond e obrigado Michael Pinnella

[@mortisnoctu]

🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@SyX512]

15:00 best metal riff of all time IMO

[@crunkers_]

IF ONLY THERE WAS A MUSIC VIDEO FOR THIS SONG

[@martincueva1519]

or The Divine Wings of Tragedy...

[@gub4941]

Crunkers I’d be cool if they made a stop motion battle with little figurines.

[@swine13]

Omg I want a music video for this animated entirely in the art style of Fall Guys

[@adambrandon1]

This song alone would put every "math" metal band to shame. So underated words cant explain.

[@cyanFuracao]

They say God helps men to make masterpieces that they could not make by theirselves, I believe this songs is an example of God's touch, or divine touch.

[@necroplastful]

I like the fact that when I type "the odyssey" on the search bar the first link that pops up is this amazing track ^^

[@simonadams8787]

I bought this album when it came out and to this day The Odyssey remains one of the best songs that I have ever heard by any band in any genre. What a band, the word "epic" must have been invented for this masterpiece.

[@mortisnoctu]

YESSSSS! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 EPIC!!!!

[@Punished_Trump]

Goddamn, few songs have ever reached this level of precision and technique. Such an underrated band!!!

[@rootskimcnutter895]

Discovered this song today, I decided to listen to it in the way to the store, and I’ve been sitting in the Walmart parking lot for 15 minutes waiting for it to finish because I just simply could not do this masterpiece dirty and turn it off

[@dopam1n3rva60]

184 failed to string the bow.

[@SithCats]

First and only time I've liked a comment of this nature. The clever reference makes it good.

[@lemanruss3309]

300 ended up on the wrong side of Odysseus's and Telemacus's swords

[@MDCapitanio]

Read the book just a couple of months ago and almost missed it. Well Done.

[@jcfebles2081]

339 .... Hearing problems are serious, don't play with it

[@Wok_Agenda]

Best comment ever

[@slicksam1669]

One of the best songs ever IMO... About the best fusion of classical and metal styles I have ever heard... If only they had a live orchestra instead of the synths, especially at the beginning. People who like this may like "The Greatest Show on Earth" by Nightwish... I'd say the NW song may be a little easier to get into at first than this but they are both excellent pieces of music.

[@maximilianogermanvidal5872]

This masterpiece always transports me to the egean sea, it sounds actually like travelling in the sea, i can hear it complete thousand times and never get bored, its passes quickly

[@mortisnoctu]

💯

[@TheShredlord]

Haven't commented in a long time but this song made me feel alive again. Thank you Symphony X for the best songs, the best singing/lyrics ps Michael Romeo riffs so gud/Virtuosity with Groove

[@OpethianDream2112]

One of, if not the best epic ever written, and hopefully some day it will get the full orchestra treatment Six degrees of Inner Turbulence got on Score, it deserves it.

[@chopmeatchuck]

19:36 Mario picks up a coin

[@MultiPotato55]

:D

[@MemoryLaneCinema]

huh?

[@Thehunterpwn]

MemoryLaneCinema It sounds llike the sound effect when mario picks up a coin in a mario game

[@Giovane38]

haha the same song

[@vsGoliath96]

MultiPotato55 oh my gaaaaawwwwd you're right? It's the same sound!

[@hannahogalspy9899]

We are playing this for our marching show I’m so excited

[@SyX512]

Record it plz :D

[@gub4941]

Hannah ogalspy lucky bastard

[@andreaferri5335]

This Is the most beautiful Song in the history of Mankind

[@toreg.nyhammer6328]

Now it's maybe two years since the last time I was listening to this masterpiece. It's still one of the best song from a band I have ever heard 👍👏👏👏😊

[@joseortega1875]

this will be a master piece forever and ever

[@yeseire007]

Lo mejor que he escuchado.... así de claro... queremos veros en DVD por favor!!!!!!!

[@nomorebeans68ib64]

Odysseus would be proud!

[@janerickallado8881]

Homer would be proud after all he's the one that wrote this great epic

[@nomorebeans68ib64]

Jerick Allado Right!

[@Thehunterpwn]

Jerick Allado Given the musical taste of his day I don't think he would understand this music and probably be displeased with it. Just sayin.

[@janerickallado8881]

^if he was alive during this era i think he will :)

[@Thehunterpwn]

Jerick Allado if he were to be alive today, then the Odyssey wouldnt exist and neither would this song :I

[@belenhernandoscocchi649]

21:17... The one thing I want to be in my funeral.

[@gub4941]

Belén Hernando Scocchi 5 seconds earlier and you get a special number

[@Alsadius]

I feel like this needs to be paired with Blind Guardian's "And Then There Was Silence". And looking it up, they toured together in 2002, and both songs were released in 2002 as well. I really wish I'd been into this music back in 2002.

[@Nightmonkey17]

Love it. The Odyssey is one of the most important and greatest stories ever told!

[@progmike81]

i explain to you why the minute 08:17 - 09:20 ,in my opinion is the best in the band's history! it starts with keys you can find this intro of keyboard sound in a lot of their songs, then after a typical SymphonyX prog pattern enters Allen with his voice melodic but bruttal enough,continue Mike Romeo with this unbelievable genius progressive riff and the keyboards behind listen carefull the sound is mysterius while Romeo continue his riffs, next Allen come up with typical Queen vocal-echoes and the part finish with a prog pattern based on the keys

[@Artemis_simetrA]

Symphony X, Dreamtheater and King Crimson lovers hit like.

[@RafaelSantos-bl1kg]

Seventh Wonder, Riverside, haken. Prog.

[@randomrobinnnn2884]

One might also say: Good music lovers hit like

[@fabiohcal]

@@RafaelSantos-bl1kg do you know Maestrick from Brazil. Here you can find their last album playlist: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKiyg2mKa7-UgqM

[@gub4941]

Dragonborn don’t forget about Pink Floyd, yes, and rush.

[@alkabukodikcisszel8723]

I'll be greedy: Aghora, All Traps of Earth, Altesia, Amenra, Anekdoten, Anglagard, Angra, Anubis Gate, Artificial Language, Bent Knee, Big Big Train, Caligula's Horse, Camel, Cardiacs, Cynic, the Dear Hunter, Death (1990-), Disillusion, Dream Theater, Elder, Fallujah, the Flaming Lips, the Flower Kings, Frank Zappa, Gentle Giant, Green Carnation, Haken, Headspace, Iapetus, Ihlo, Il Balletto di Bronzo, In Vain, Intervals, Intronaut, Kaipa, Karnivool, Kayo Dot, King Crimson, Leprous, Magma, the Mars Volta, Native Construct, Negura Bunget, Nevermore, Obliveon, Opeth, Plini, Polyphia, Porcupine Tree, Psychotic Waltz, Rishloo, Sithu Aye, Spock's Beard, Symphony X, Thank You Scientist, Threshold, To-Mera, Ulver, Van der Graaf Generator, Vektor, Winds (symphonic metal band), Wilderun, Wobbler lovers hit like

[@magne14527]

This one and Octavarium from DT are one of the best things humanity has.

[@PazuChill]

But what about staircases and the internet?

[@ShadowRush2112]

Listen to Visions by Haken

[@Newl777]

change of seasons and 2112 too :)

[@davereyez4721]

Check out Art of Life by X Japan.

[@marie-chantalrochette4725]

the 24 mins epic songs

[@OcelotDAD]

SEEMS LIKE FOREVER, THAT MY EYES HAVE BEEN DENIED.... HOMEEE I DREAM OF HOMEEE

[@bodom1011]

OcelotDAD Scrolled by your comment as he sang the words. This is not a coincidence

[@InsideManyAk]

@@bodom1011 Nothing is a coincidence my dear beloved other human. So happy to enjoy the ride with you all.

[@charlesajones77]

I wish Symphony X still wrote songs like this.

[@PriestOfFilm]

They drank the kool-aid of mainstream appeal rather than sticking to their roots. Now they're just not the same and have lost the luster of albums like this.

[@SithCats]

Don't be too hard on them. This album is such musical perfection that it's unfair to expect them to make a second one this good. Most bands couldn't do it once.

[@drownless6528]

@@SithCats agreed

[@steveescher1554]

They got old, it happens to the best of them

[@SefniAsheforr]

Though I enjoy their modern stuff, I would love for them to come out with another Prog masterpiece like this album.

[@conc8718]

The most epic/fantasy/elder thing for all the fucking ever eternity! This is GOLD! Never gets tired, each listen is a new Odyssey! Hail!

[@PazuChill]

It's funny how some years ago I couldn't digest more progressive stuff like this at all. It's a bit of an acquired taste, I guess. But nowadays I find this to be a quite easy listen. I really enjoy it.

[@marcossidoruk8033]

Well, now start with bach.

[@SIGNOR-G]

Progressive metal is something that has to be listened with the right mindset

[@Jagilya]

This is OUT OF THIS WORLD!!! Amazing, cannot wait to hear these guys live in Worcester on October 1st!!!!

[@WalyB01]

Love that galop in the end. That heroic 80s metal feeling.

[@Ozgrowl]

One of the best pieces I've ever heard.

[@misterdude6694]

Heard this for the first time on Vinyl in March 2017 ( This year) And with an awesome set of speakers that surrounded the room. And what a way to experience this song, pure earporn for the ear and mind. Such a masterpiece of music, they let they hearts in when they made this piece, pure masterfull and with heart, and with this thing called soul? Pure metal right there, done right.

[@hexxix5869]

14:45 OH SHIT THE GREATEST RIFF OF METAL HISTORY IS COMING UP 15:01 *boom*

[@NeilRaouf]

this is one of the most influential pieces of music in my life! and i heard it all: bach, miles davis, charlie parker, steve reich, dire straits, maiden, stravinsky... ...but f***** - odysee is a masterpiece!

[@BMAN-16]

Neil Raouf This song is mint. No doubt about it

[@paulwitte2718]

Agreed.. !!

[@alejandroruedaromero2546]

+Neil Raouf I feel very identified with your comment. This is worth the admiration of all kinds of musicians

[@Jagilya]

Well said, I sign under each word here!

[@johnappleseed8369]

Lol

[@KLANC8]

What a song, what an album, what a band !!!

[@scottbrouse3747]

How did these guys not get huge.Why weren’t they opening for Priest, Dio and Maiden back in the day?These guys smoke most bands