John Petrucci - Happy Song (Official Audio)

TERMINAL VELOCITY ALBUM OUT NOW! - orcd.co/Termin...
Terminal Velocity marks the first solo album by John Petrucci to be released in 15 years, as well as, his first through The Orchard Music on his Sound Mind Music record label. The artwork was created by Sean M. Smith at Echo Designlab (Stone Sour, Hollywood Undead, In This Moment). Terminal Velocity was written and produced by John Petrucci, recorded by James ‘Jimmy T’ Meslin and mixed and mastered by Andy Sneap (Judas Priest, Killswitch Engage, Arch Enemy).
The album sees the return of bassist Dave LaRue (Dixie Dregs, Flying Colors) who played on John’s debut solo album and subsequent G3 tours, as well as, an eagerly anticipated reunion with former Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy (Transatlantic, Winery Dogs, Sons Of Apollo). “It was awesome bringing Dave back to play bass on this album. He is just such a monster player who can handle anything you throw at him with tastefulness and unmatched musicality. His melodic approach to bass lines along with impeccable technique and groove for days really stands out on these tunes.”
Portnoy’s appearance on Terminal Velocity marks the first recording of the guitarist and his former bandmate in over a decade and the first since Portnoy left the band in 2010. “Having Mike play drums on this record was really special for me and he did an absolutely incredible job navigating the various styles and technical challenges my music presented in the way that only he can do. It was very cathartic for the both of us, I think, to be playing music together again after all these years and it really felt great! Mike’s spirited, intuitive and energetic playing truly helped to elevate these new songs to a level that I couldn’t be happier with.”
In the beginning of March 2020 while the COVID-19 global pandemic was unrelentingly reeking it’s havoc on the world and especially NY, John started working on the music that would make up Terminal Velocity at the DT Headquarters on Long Island with engineer Jimmy T at the helm. “All DT touring for the rest of the year was either being cancelled or postponed and even though I had already planned on starting the project this Spring, I suddenly found myself with many unanticipated months at home. Jimmy T and I would head into the DTHQ 5 days week for about 2 and a half months and, as I wrote and constructed the new tunes, he was right there capturing it all and turning it into a record. Initially, he programmed drums and we shared bass playing responsibilities just to get the ideas to a place where they sounded like completed and cohesive songs but we always anticipating that ‘work in progress’ drums and bass would eventually be replaced.”
The 9 songs on Terminal Velocity showcase John’s affinity for writing tightly-weaved guitar instrumental powerhouses that feature everything from monster riff breaks to passion-filled melodic themes worthy of film soundtracks, to all-out shred extravaganzas that leave the listener feeling like they just stepped off of a thrilling musical roller coaster ride. “Much like the songs on my first solo album, Suspended Animation, I wanted the new tunes to really showcase what I’m all about as a player and to give an up-to-date depiction of where I am musically and how I like to express myself on the instrument. It’s about capturing the attitude of the performances and of course as always, very much about capturing the tone that I’ve worked so hard over the years to develop and refine.”
Although a few of the songs that make up Terminal Velocity were actually written quite a long time ago and even played live but never properly recorded, over half the album’s content is new music that John created while in the studio during the quarantine. “I believe that making this record when I did really helped me to maintain a sense of stability and normalcy during such a crazy time in our history.” “It was encouraging for me and my family to embrace something so hopeful and positive as we faced a very uncertain future in the music industry and in the world and for that, I am truly grateful for having music be such a big part of my life.”
Track listing:
1.Terminal Velocity
2.The Oddfather
3.Happy Song
4.Gemini
5.Out Of The Blue
6.Glassy-Eyed Zombies
7.The Way Things Fall
8.Snake In My Boot
9.Temple Of Circadia

[@AndresYepez]

“Scottie doesn’t know, don’t tell Scottie” ❤️❤️🤟🏼🤟🏼

[@Ou8y2k2]

Just checked by Algo. No lawsuit this time. 🤣

[@teakvandergarderen2973]

100%

[@wacco1234]

I thought the same just when I hear it

[@pud354]

0:28 Really does remind me of "Scottie doesn't know", I think it's at least a step or two down though and the melody is slightly different, but similar enough for more than one person to pick up on it and come here to leave a comment 😆

[@HarptoHeart69]

Man what a classic movie imo. 😂

[@diegosmarinhobr]

2020: *happens* John Petrucci: happy song!

[@ChrisHollandGuitar]

haha!

[@ChowderDingus]

Totally true 👍

[@pranavdhokre8980]

😂😂😂

[@ezioauditoredafirenze5453]

@Turururu Indeed. A very good ending for the year would be to get that damn moron Trump away from White House.

[@paulasofiaveramedrano7900]

Hahahaha the only happy on this fucking 2020 🤣lol. Stay safe!

[@TalodzBandigas]

Sum41 : Dear John John Petrucci : Yes, you're one of my childhood inspirations

[@ivanyiattila3547]

But a little bit more Rush and Metallica. :D :D :D

[@Cotramjoxxx]

Sum41 was formed in 1996. Petrucci was 29 in that year :v

[@pincopallino8888]

This is just an Happy "Still Waiting" lol

[@oswaldoadapta]

John using major scales, he knows that the major scales are so happy ha, ha, ha, I love this song!!

[@cosmicwakes6443]

Oswaldo As well in Terminal Velocity the title track. That's one uplifting song. I love it.

[@TheVideofan1]

i love it too

[@shawnbopko858]

like satrien and steve vai and coban and my dad

[@psionic6126]

John isn't just playing music, he plays himself. Whenever i hear a song from John, you can almost feelhis emotions. What a nice guy he is

[@patzino7701]

I hope he doesn´t go blind or grow some nasty hair on his palms.

[@jacqueadi2552]

Couldn't agree more. His hand could sing for our heart.

[@raullozano6461]

He plays himself with himself

[@ryanP5782]

@@patzino7701 😂😂😂

[@edrumsense]

Psychologyst: NO!, Progressive Punk doesn't exists Petrucci: hold my happy song

[@duck2587]

😂

[@alexandreavelar9696]

Funny is I believe there is a song by NOFX that could legitimately be called like that! “The Decline”. Great song!

[@cheetahfish]

@@alexandreavelar9696 Yeah that song is awesome!

[@Ryan-vh9bw]

Prog punk does exist. They're called Mama Ladilla and they've been a thing since 1993. :) Check out Requesound sometime.

[@amrialfadjri1]

EXACTLY WHAT I THOUGHT 🤣🤣🤣

[@BlackTenchu0]

I find it funny that almost nobody recognizes this song from the G3 Tour 8 years ago, back then it was called Cloud Ten, been waiting for this to officially come out for so long, glad it's finally here!

[@tylercollings7365]

I totally recognized it. From G3

[@ChowderDingus]

I KNEW I heard it before...couldn't put my finger on it though. Nice catch!

[@firmans12]

@MOBsta Imaging eurotrip

[@WePlayTheBeatles]

Hi, just let me tell you that I eventually had the pleasure to watch him play it live 8 years ago on tour...love this song! 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@lebannerfan65]

A true fellow traveler!

[@hafibinbari]

Dear John Petrucci, thank you for your amazing music! You, Dream Theater and LTE saved me from having suicidal thoughts.

[@Pier88ita]

One of the best tune of the album! Cheers from Italy!

[@sozinonl]

cazzo se hai ragione!

[@marklevin79]

Al primo ascolto non mi aveva conquistato, ma poi... cheers!

[@tat2thadevil94]

Once a friend asked me what makes me happy? I said good music! Then I got an incomprehensible questioning look! I think only people who make or have made music understand that! Just sit there, close your eyes, and enjoy, not everyone can! This song put a smile on my face and had this tingling sensation several times that ran down my neck! Petrucci and Portnoy are simply the best musicians! Absolute perfection!

[@tat2thadevil94]

@@LETSTALKENTERTAINMENT Of course Not only! If non-Musicians embrace this Kinda Music even better! Music can make everyone happy!

[@bombinic]

It's called frisson.

[@firmans12]

@@LETSTALKENTERTAINMENT thats the rule for pop artist cmon man.

[@chrissycox7285]

It has a 'get up and get it done' feeling.

[@sultanmamat7661]

Agree sir. Only musicians truly understand why a song is named Happy Song.

[@yohanesandreas3597]

JP MP Dave have created a new style: progressive punk

[@Ryan-vh9bw]

Not so fast. Try out Mamá Ladilla some time. ;) kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKDUkJV5q6iFd9k

[@deut3ron10]

Progressive Punk would be something like Propaghandi

[@sethcollins893]

After listening to the album for the 4th time, I feel that John wanted to share some happiness with his fans. I felt that. Thank you John!

[@ナイスショット-c7x]

岸さんファイト🔥早くRIZINの会場に戻ってきて下さい🔥

[@MrGhostman666]

Saw John play this live on the G3 tour in Hammersmith, London. So glad it has made it to the album. Mad love and respect from Nepal🇳🇵🤘🏼

[@dashking5059]

You're lucky man... I'm also big fan from Nepal

[@thombbee8278]

I found my passion for life again after being wilted by DT's music lately.

[@reviewers1518]

Mike portnoy drummer yg bernyawa , perpaduan sangat klop dng john petruci ,

[@aolemjackpongen8157]

The best Petrucci and portnoy

[@tinman7814]

And Dave

[@agnusxendis8356]

There is something so innocent and full of life about this track. The feeling of joy, adventure, dreams becoming true and pure ecstasy.

[@ashiqurrahman4639]

Way better that the live version 'Cloud Ten'... rhythm guitars, MP's energetic drumming and that change in the last chorus just makes this song explode!

[@wildandrumchannel3063]

True

[@soundzofnoize8603]

All the songs are incredibly uplifting, incredible John!

[@Docksidestudio1]

This has such a 90s Green Day/Blink 182 feel to it. Shows the versatility of the man. Excellent

[@GeeorgeBeeedle]

Yeah that was my first thought in the intro.

[@mister.karate]

LOL

[@napoaier90]

No way blink 182 or177 or sum 41 or 99(with due respect to those punk bands)

[@Beardfish.]

@Sebastian You need to chill. The one riff in this song is clearly inspired by pop punk. No one is insulting John Petrucci or taking away from the complexities of his music by acknowledging that.

[@kevinniemeyer5938]

@Sebastian my thoughts exactly.

[@yudaandreas9957]

0:40 - 0:52 All the Small things True care Truth brings

[@zinga_30]

Killer - gionnyscandal

[@OzzEscudero]

This song is perfect when starting your day, you can feel motivated and happy. Thanks John and Mike! 🤗

[@roysitompul]

Mike tyson???

[@GreenChilliD]

My chest is filled with emotion. Tears of joy. Wow! Just….do it again.

[@praxmi]

The more he gets older the more he amazes me with unlimited thinking and emotion that he riffs John u r really true Guitar 🎸 god god bless u always n thanks for the amazing track my ear drums are dancing nowwww.......

[@attilahun8541]

He blesses himself

[@daphenomenalz4100]

@@attilahun8541 more like petrucci blesses jesus XD

[@bikashmangrati533]

Mike's drums makes the happy song happier 😁😁

[@drury2d8]

I see that Mike and John are together, im happy, everyones happy.

[@natemahony493]

Epic, that’s the word to describe this masterpiece of an album and song🤘

[@antoniocoloprisco8790]

Terminal Velocity and Open Source by Kiko Loureiro are the best guitar hero solo album in 2020 and far beyond

[@CorM1]

And Petrucci, Portnoy and la Rue are allways magical

[@debajitpalchoudhury1571]

This one is my favourite in this album. This one reminds me childhood , school days.....

[@ParkKH1]

Awesome Song! Reminds me of ‘Wishful Thinking’ from Suspended Animation. Really that Vibe! 🙂

[@greenmaster3772]

The soul of a pertrucci guitar tune comes alive to perfection with the magical Portnoy beat

[@jetydosa1]

I am so glad he and Portnoy are back in Dream Theater together. It's like Jagger and Richards, or Paul and John. These two elevate each other

[@vewilli]

An incredible guitar player. I know almost all the songs of Dream Theater, and their musician‘s side projects. Musicians from outer space ...

[@MindlessShredder]

The best song in album!

[@stairfall12345678900]

John Petrucci - guitar, production Mike Portnoy - drums Dave LaRue - bass guitar PORTNOY POGGERS

[@paulasofiaveramedrano7900]

You are a genious maestro! Congratulationa from Paraguay 🇵🇾🇵🇾🇵🇾🇵🇾🇵🇾🇵🇾❤️

[@harrycallahan5345]

This Song makes me so happy

[@engapakhuangte3467]

I have to listen everyday because this song makes me happy everyday

[@donaldrose4848]

amen

[@flahgdoe4558]

Was anyone else upset that “Cloud Ten” wasn’t on the album, then heard this song and was happy???

[@GeraltOfLibya]

Wasn't always "cloud ten (the happy song)"?

[@flahgdoe4558]

Vicente Gutierrez that’s the point... it was called cloud ten when played live. Some videos may have put (the happy song) but not all.

[@GeraltOfLibya]

@@flahgdoe4558 oh, because it *seems* the point is that you thought the song wasn't on the album...

[@flahgdoe4558]

Vicente Gutierrez exactly my dude

[@finkaaltra]

Totally :D Now my tabs posted on Ultimate guitar has a wrong name

[@Jfranciscoquirola]

"Mangini doesn't know that Portnoy and me are recording this every Sunday"

[@AndresYepez]

Francisco Quirola 🤫

[@willacewallace5905]

John and Mike didn't even join up in person to lay tracks. John had all tracks pre-recorded then sent them to mike to lay drums to them. John P. is playing bass too on many of these songs.

[@Jfranciscoquirola]

@@willacewallace5905 kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zofcm2R5bdSaqqc

[@Killerklownsfromouterspace]

Willace Wallace Wrong pup. Watch the Petrucci interview with Ola. The tracks were done but Mike stayed at Johns house for a week and did the drum tracks in his studio.

[@willacewallace5905]

@@Killerklownsfromouterspace I did see the Ola bit. My point was that the tracks were laid down and that's that. No rearranging and recording tracks together. According to the interview, John said "here are the tracks they're not moving"

[@psionic6126]

The best album in the entire world. For this we waited so long and it is so good. History in the making

[@639dida]

Man, at first I was disappointed when I saw the published playlist not containing Cloud Ten, but then... THIS HAPPENED!! It was a huge surprise to me to see that he actually included it in the album man. This album is absolutely fantastic, I love every single aspect of it. Thank you John, you made everyone's day and brought a huge amount of happiness to all of your fans!! Peace and God bless you so much!!!

[@petesenior6542]

Could not have said it better!

[@Jacobin777]

Saw Petrucci a few weeks ago. He was incredible (as always) and it seemed he had A LOT of fun playing with his old friend/bandmate Portnoy.

[@thiagogonzaganunesthiaguin6606]

Petrucci fenomenal!

[@qtdrummer2306]

Love the vibe here, uplifting, energetic, and fabulous synergy between the players. Excellent job, John, Dave, and Mike!

[@CashW-c6r]

🙌 We are really happy now, Sir Pertrucci & Portnoy , Thank You

[@ahealthydoseofdoubt]

I grew up loving pop punk and prog and never understand how those two loves made any coherent sense. Now I know how. God bless you, JP.

[@wandamelamare1935]

Should we call it Technical Punk rock? This is beautiful man. Thank you🙏🏻

[@elijahgray3717]

Prog punk?

[@oceanmachine1906]

@@elijahgray3717 Prog Punk is like Cardiacs, great stuff

[@fratoulotte4369]

@@oceanmachine1906 Hahaha! Tim Smith despised this terminology, he prefered something like "pop" or "psychedelic" in order to describe his lovely music... A very special man

[@bakarenibsheut12]

Technical punk sounds about right. I wouldn't call this prog punk just because it has a few odd time signatures in the bridge section.

[@sergiodiazleguizamon]

I missed this song so much,thanks John for giving us your music.

[@dtg7957]

When I heard this song for the first time, at the G3 concert with Petrucci and Satriani, it was such an awesome experience for me. This is a real happy song!!! 😊👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌

[@henryjzbl]

Petrucci the best already did everything! at the exact moment now he knows about the marketing business and how to keep people attentive to all the fans of portnoy

[@chumuitlc]

Fill in your memories, shout out you sadness, enjoy the Happy Song, Just ride along it will take you somewhere you belong... "Terminal Velocity" is Great.

[@frank9507]

The beginning sounds like Universal Mind from Liquid Tension Experiment

[@malsawmtluangahmar6040]

Its Cloud Ten.. his old solo

[@frank9507]

Malsawmtluanga Hmar yes I know and it’s very similar to UM ;) cool anyway, JP it’s my idol 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@WayneHanvey]

The end of this song is epic!

[@musicloverjaijr7100]

3:43 reminds me of glassgow kiss ❤ ... again this number was more than a treat to listen... thank u JP the legend🙌

[@shawnbopko858]

good song

[@adenyongchristiansamadara2077]

Yeah Happy Song make me Happy Thanks Mr. JP..MP..DL

[@WanderlustWellman]

the tremolo picking at 3:48 is THE FASTEST ive ever heard. oh my word

[@killz323]

Jeff loomis style run. How is he getting faster with age

[@somberone8259]

@@killz323 The man never stops practicing. It's the key to all guitar related questions like "oh how does he/she do that?" Practice babyyy!

[@zozenocturnal8363]

It's not the tremolo.It's shredding.

[@WanderlustWellman]

@@zozenocturnal8363 lol are you referring to the tremolo bar? That's a different thing than tremolo picking

[@zozenocturnal8363]

@@WanderlustWellman Oh man sorry.I misunderstand you.You are right.

[@renaldomr.1329]

Like an appetizer

[@D4vi2010]

Really happy to hear that.

[@C_Kawla]

The beginning sounds a bit like *Blink 182 - M+M's* and then transitioned into *Sum 41 - Still Waiting* kinda vibe. Such a _90's Punk Rock_ vibe. Thanks John for bringing back the memories!

[@thiagoferreira3510]

Que melodia maravilhosa! Essa música realmente me deixou feliz. De fato alguém que usa a música como uma forma de expressão. Parabéns, Petrucci!

[@vardaum1]

tirando os solos parece uma musica de rock emo do simple plan...

[@g.g.2584]

I'm happy my face just melted.

[@sylvesteryonzon4122]

Now I know why its called Happy Song ...,such a wonderfull composition bro ..🤘🤘👍👍

[@dasqussy4540]

My favorite John Pettrucci song 🤘🤘

[@antoniocoloprisco8790]

I hope John Petrucci join Kiko Loureiro for a G2 and both play all the respective songs from Terminal Velocity and Open Source, two of the best solo album from decade

[@felipedromundo8861]

Somebody´s kids were definitely listening to SUM 41´s "Still Waiting" back in the days. Then mixed it up with Glasgow kiss and Best of times

[@joetarry9059]

This is a happy song

[@numetalinkin]

It does make me smile.

[@joebrowser775]

So when John is happy he sounds like the most awesome late 90s punk rock I’ve heard in decades. I love it

[@yuda160493]

U cant deny their chemistry and dynamics 2:12-2:19

[@lalista2112]

my favorite song from this album!!!! ♥

[@Atsupiyi]

0:28 so am i still waiting...Sum 41

[@nguyenthanhcac]

exactly :))

[@RequiemAmad]

Lawsuit on the run

[@trialusert]

it's not that song... it's "scotty doesn't know"

[@Atsupiyi]

@@trialusert both the song has the same riff

[@trialusert]

@@Atsupiyi lol idk i can't hear sw

[@mario_bg]

Soft and optimistic song! Complex riffs!

[@fabiogodoioficial]

This Happy Song makes me feel so good. Yeah! Petrucci and Portnoy I can feel happyness you recording this song. Thanks 🤟🏼

[@5150gtrman]

FANTASTIC!!! I wish you had called it "TOGETHER AGAIN" - Because this is what it sounds like inside of every fan having Mike Portnoy BACK!!!!! EPIC!!!!!

[@masterbutcher4484]

😢AMAZING!!!!Your Fan from the Philippines!!🇵🇭Keep safe guys!!🤘

[@andyfox8377]

This is one of my favs of the new album

[@mastart85]

hahaha - the opening this song reminds me of Caddyshack when Rodney is driving his yacht (that keyboard tune ) great tune John

[@charliekirby7901]

What a happy tune.. Love it!! Thankyou JP 🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@q.i.9606]

Wonderful ,Petrucci my god

[@samuelphom9432]

Amazing!! The title really fits with the song!! 😀😊 Really uplifting.

[@hermanabdurohman587]

this song is really happy song 👏👏👏👏

[@thukdun]

Kinda crazy that the first time I heard this song was in 2006 in a G3 concert and it took 14 years for it to be released officially.

[@eanalbe3525]

Woaahh really???

[@Osiris02]

Sounds like a 2006 song that's for sure.

[@malsawmtluangahmar6040]

Yup.. its Cloud Ten

[@ajtheshredder]

The riff in the beginning reminds me of "Scotty doesn't know" from the Euro Trip Soundtrack

[@silviadour9135]

Ingenioso riff y tremendo trémolo!! Gracias, desde Argentina !!

[@Saxoprane]

That's too much happiness for me

[@magusmortem]

Portnoooooooyyyyy!!! Amém!

[@christianricci140]

Very Happy style! The new Melrose Petrucci Place!

[@kfire1127]

Wow.Wasnt expecting the whole album to be released today. 🎸👍

[@twofeathers6414]

In 30 yrs of seeing metal bands i'd like to see john come to Adelaide for a gig just supurb guitaring you can feel his soul pulling you in.

[@themykster]

John Petrucci should collaborate with Coheed and Cambria. If you put lyrics to this song, Claudio is the best guy to sing in it.

[@driftless7134]

I also got a bit of a Coheed vibe on this.

[@DaveRockGuitarist]

Masterpiece

[@j.picazo5746]

Lo que hace falta en estos momentos en muchas partes delbmundo, optimismo.

[@ll7868]

Portnoy on point. I'd want him backing me in goal in beer hockey.🍻

[@yudithdith]

I’m just really glad that MP fills the drum of this whole album,especially after watching an old video called “Cloud ten” with MM as drummer. As a former drummer that covers DT song in the past I respect them both,but MP fills on drums just give a different energy and vibe to the song and makes me wanna bang my head so much that I time traveled to 2021.

[@tompramanaaccount8892]

It's not fair compare both of them from this song. Back then MM only there to be an additional player to support JP fill in the drums so there's no thought process coming, just the basic of the song and a bit of practice time and I think MM did a good job. In this one, MP is full-time drummer for this album so there's a lot prep and time to perfect the song. But yeah I'm glad that they finally make music together again after a decade and I respect both Mike!

[@yudithdith]

tompramana account thanks for your explanation on MM man, really appreciate it. Like I said,I respect them both and admire the works from both Mike. Maybe I was saying it wrong but what I’m trying to express is that I’m really glad that JP and Mike finally get together making music again after all these years. Although I really love and enjoy all the DT albums post MP (especially distance over time),I honestly still miss the feeling when JP and MP are still together.

[@wildandrumchannel3063]

@@tompramanaaccount8892 your argument is wrong! MP so busy too No full timer drummer

[@tompramanaaccount8892]

@@wildandrumchannel3063 that's not what I meant. You obviously didn't understand what I said, read again.

[@yudithdith]

Muhammad Wildan Izzudin MP is full time drummer for this album only.

[@margolins3055]

The intro reminded me The Best Of Times

[@redorc77]

Finally, a song from this album that is not just technical :p

[@cvcazeres]

Thanks John we all need this optimistic and beautiful music. Love this album. Greetings from PERU.

[@QeD-l1k]

Mangini: a world-class percussionist. Portnoy: a real drummer.

[@hichaelhighers]

I've been missing this happy, fast major-key vibe on DT records since like 2000