John Petrucci - Gemini (Official Audio)

TERMINAL VELOCITY ALBUM OUT NOW! - orcd.co/TerminalVelocity
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

[@billmurray7676]

That song is a gift to all of us who grew up with Rock Discipline!

[@nevessl998]

Definitively

[@Skidzrocks365]

Word! I remember borrowing licks off the original Rock Discipline verison.

[@zshathickhaque]

Yes👍

[@gilhuberman261]

OMG. It was my Go-To lick I would play to myself for years to get something flowing

[@ChrisOfRivia]

John Petrucci + Mike Portnoy = Absolute Greatness

[@matthieuherbreteau8214]

when you add that with the time we waited it...

[@CorSerpentis1]

I’d like them back in DF.

[@geoffreycrooks3165]

+ Dave LaRue amazing bassist

[@dreamgames8551]

That would be a good album name.

[@kevinniemeyer5938]

It's the perfect combination without some whiny guy belting out imperceptable lyrics over it.

[@cappuccino4366]

Damn, i can feel 90 Petrucci vibe...

[@christianheinke3042]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gH_cl2t7gdCejKc

[@sigmatickeys]

Finally all his ideas came to light, I remember listening the main muted lick into the "Rock Discipline" guitar lessons. Well done Master!

[@Eljaiek]

Yeahhhh. that riff its so good. It appears also in the John Petrucci´s Psycho Exercices video lessons, hahahah

[@kearnsguitars2236]

Yup, I remember it too

[@sigmatickeys]

@@Eljaiek kzbin.info/www/bejne/jICuaZ-PgNGNldE Yeeeahhh, I'm your god! lol. That memories! 😂

[@ranius7388]

Finally , btw other parts were also featured in Rock discipline

[@Eljaiek]

@@sigmatickeys hahahahah Yes !!! Thats it =)

[@chemarodriguez6699]

That Spanish Guitar part... What a monster

[@ivangomez8584]

It took 25 years Gemini to get shine, so much nostalgia in this song

[@OcelotDAD]

I almost cried when I heard it because of this, no joke.

[@KeleleHead]

@@OcelotDAD Same here, I remember to use the fast passage as a ringtone in 2007

[@paulomoniz]

Why nostalgia? Where do you know this song from?

[@Biaxident0]

@@paulomoniz Petrucci played a lot of these riffs in the early 90s, so many people were waiting for him to finally record it instead of listening to recordings from namm and rock discipline

[@ivangomez8584]

@@paulomoniz There was a fragment of this song in Rock Discipline VHS instructional video from John in the 90's

[@CursosCADOnline]

Next step: Liquid Tension Experiment

[@luigarcia81]

Indeed

[@HunterRouth]

Don't get me that excited. Too much greatness.

[@thedefienthusiast]

@@HunterRouth Rudess confirmed LTE III will happen :)

[@jermholio]

Terminal Suspended Liquid

[@martingimenez339]

What they should do is to make another LTE but replacing Levin with Myung LOL.

[@aligee7231]

I got tears in my eyes when I listen to this song. While I was listening this song I was the 15 years old boy who was sitting in front of the tv and was listening to Rock Discipline....Already 16 years ago.

[@user-oy7gz5bf2h]

Dude, I have it on VHS tape! Haven't had a player in forever.

[@sosaysthelegend]

Same here.

[@IndrajeetPala]

First minute feels : Running, scrambling, flying Rolling, turning, diving, going in again

[@MrTherocker101]

the same feel.

[@floridafishingherping877]

Omg yes!

[@joaomatos776]

Aces High!

[@eaustin2006]

The acoustic solo drives me crazy. Stupifying. Truly incredible.

[@ShredBaron85]

Very Di Meola like

[@EMS01119]

It is good, although I would've preferred it with no background rhythm of any kind, It would have reminded me of Opeth though but at least would not sound folkloric latino

[@MrBluesboy21]

You're right, but imagine this with a real spanish guitar, instead of an electric with a piezo. I don't know why JP doesn't take that aproach.

[@777SHolmes]

@@MrBluesboy21 pretty sure he said in an interview somewhere that this is on a gypsy jazz d hole guitar

[@MrBluesboy21]

@@777SHolmes Sounds like a Music man, with a piezo. but ok.

[@Eljaiek]

Gemini!!!! This old and oculted piece. I repeated that riff ( 0:20 to 0:50 ) so many times in Rock discipline, and you did it too =)

[@ChowderDingus]

Same!!

[@drian12494]

Hahaha theres always a dude who gets to comment the best comment first. Cheers mate. And yeah, seconds into this track, i knew i heard it before from one of his clips (RD)

[@andras.89]

Could You tell me where is it in the RD?

[@pinoyjamz]

Yeah that was one of the intro pieces i think. After watching Rock Discipline I lost the will to play guitar. Coz John Petrucci told me to “Go kill yourself.” 😐

[@Eljaiek]

@@pinoyjamz hahahahaha.... maybe you saw the John´s Psycho Exercises too :) ´´Sorry noob, you cant do this what i do´´ lol

[@DanielVerberne]

Petrucci on an acoustic is a revelation, a beautiful sound with beautiful chops, a lovely distillation of Morse and DiMeola.

[@v-sig2389]

What a time to be alive !

[@The_Archvile]

I'm a Gemini: *check* Rock Dicipline on book shelf: *check* Psycho Excersises: *LMAO CHECK*

[@ronnylopez9537]

Hey bro why you did you say just what I had to say jajajaj

[@aminesafraoui2505]

this came from "Rock Discipline" a years ago , he completed the puzzle , such a great composer SIR !!!

[@sontinos528]

Petrucci + Portnoy = worldpeace

[@lecorsaire2283]

I’m really glad John recorded this! I don’t know why he didn’t do it for Suspended Animation but better late than never! Fantastic piece!

[@duro6933]

what a time to be alive!!!

[@ricardsolamestres3668]

Gemini - Scenes from a Guitar Career. The father of all metal guitar players showing us he is still the king!!

[@sidharthtamang2453]

4:29 takes a totally diferent turn..Amazing

[@nestorsalas335]

Reggaeton...😁

[@Ignore14]

The tone sounds closer to 90's Petrucci, I like it

[@christianheinke3042]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gH_cl2t7gdCejKc

[@blessed7fold]

That's because it's from the 90's

[@woodenhoe]

@@blessed7fold rock discipline

[@manojgautam7233]

you can hear the PETRUCCI in there

[@Morbutt]

Wait, do you think he wrote this song?

[@dinardanizar3527]

@@Morbutt he didn't?

[@Oilid]

I won't lie I'm here thanks to "Rock Discipline", Ola Englund and John of course! 😉

[@infall_blackmetal]

ola is a fucking god amongst mortals I swear. absolutely 100% underrated as a musician

[@tajriansamad1668]

This makes me want to cry, specially because of Mike's return. We missed them together

[@GabiLotcu]

1:45 So many tears in all those years and yes, finally all the pieces are together. Thank you so much mr John for this masterpiece!

[@MARCOSFBENICIO]

They are together a long time ago kzbin.info/www/bejne/gH_cl2t7gdCejKc

[@GabiLotcu]

@@MARCOSFBENICIO I know.

[@Blufferb00r]

I also like the groovy riff before this part at 1:05

[@cemogan4319]

Listen to Mike from 3:28. What kind of rich support is that? Truly perfect for the song's chemistry. Mangini is amazing but he can never reach this kind of dedicated and sold-soul feeling level. His playing always gave me shivers.

[@David-on9uy]

Wow, so true!!

[@wildan29ijudin94]

Mike portnoy amazing

[@MrCarlrisian]

Great job!

[@giovannik5223]

His the real soul to John

[@epoizparadigma8986]

Whats thats drummer a portnoy...oh my god..hes back

[@ruccy879]

so easy for mangini 😂🤣🔥

[@wildan29ijudin94]

@@ruccy879 is this not about hard or easy But create,beat and soul,so grovvy

[@AlleGomesOficial]

Very nostalgic song .. Riffs from Rock Discipline. I always ask myself why John doesn't rec this on his first album solo! He prepared a great surprise for us! Thank you John for this

[@ChowderDingus]

Totally agree. Awesome! 🤘🏻

[@NegativeSpectrum]

I can't believe it! After all these years an actual studio version.

[@natenayzaneepz4710]

I love how when I put john up in the KZbin search bar, youtube knows that I'm looking for John Petrucci out of all the millions of John's out there

[@var_guitar]

This riff is from Rock Discipline! Glad it found a home.

[@wolfsnight1746]

His solos fill me with a mixture of emotions, from a sense of joy to utter despair... love it.

[@darrenjohnson6833]

Well said sir!

[@atomiclambda]

Did anyone get all the dream theater here? The emotional solo is super old from 1995 once in a live time and the other parts are from various dt albums in different variations! This track is so amazing and just gave me the chills

[@ambarabasti8872]

0:28 ..."Yes, I am your God..."

[@nickbuchanan958]

Lmfao. Classic. I gotta watch that again now

[@diego.m22]

I love this song! here you find JOHN PETRUCCI in its many facets... pure progressive 🤘🏻

[@Tumamagringa1]

.3

[@graysonshred]

This is like all the Rock Discipline background music finally put in to one song. It's about damn time!

[@user-uu4kz7lx9s]

It is! John used to play this at clinics

[@nelsonduenas6214]

That drum approach and sound!!...Mike Portnoy signature

[@erickgoncalves8151]

I can't remember how many times i've pressed the replay button already. And every single one slaps me in the face. I can't get enough from 3:28 to the end. MAN! WHAT DID YOU DO TO ME!? AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHH!!! THIS IS... SO!!! AMAZING!!!

[@erasmorljr]

Mike Portnoy and John Petrucci together sound like the DREAM THEATER should always sound

[@David-jx6lb]

With Mike Portnoy, sounds like 80% of Dream Theather are in this album.

[@phoenixtrammel1669]

all we need now is a sick ass pianist

[@matiascastillo6775]

Mike portnoy is dream theater

[@BlackStarXx11xX]

@@matiascastillo6775 dream theater is equal parts Portnoy and Petrucci

[@sultanofswing9834]

@@BlackStarXx11xX true

[@EpicJonT]

@@matiascastillo6775 bop bop bop boppity - bop tish bop tish - bopabopabopabop boppity boppity boppity

[@Kenji.1ChessPiece]

The "Rock Discipline Song!" You know it!

[@samrock3071]

The Best... John Petrucci y Mike Portnoy is Dream Theather

[@arashtaheri9172]

dont forget Jordan

[@widiardiyanto6163]

@@arashtaheri9172 dont forget john myung... There will be no dream theater if myung was not there... Who will be able to replace him...?

[@samrock3071]

​@@arashtaheri9172 You're right, Dream Theater is: John P, Mike P, John M. Jordan R. and James L. No more.

[@samrock3071]

​@@widiardiyanto6163 Agree with you

[@Podzzy]

@@samrock3071 ̷J̷o̷r̷d̷a̷n̷ ̷R̷.̷ Kevin Moore

[@trollstjerne]

So cool to hear the riff from the Rock Discipline vhs turned into a killer song!

[@glennhird8398]

I'll learn it one day i hope.

[@JohnnyLaprise]

Dream on 🤣🤣🤣

[@married-a_crazychickenlady]

These songs contain what I've been missing in all the new DT stuff. The chemistry between Portnoy and Petrucci is something that cannot be manufactured.

[@paulhanwetbe212]

I'm so happy this piece has finally been recorded.

[@joaoracy]

When JP and MP get together, Magic happens! This is awesome!! 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@zenmasteril]

The essence of JP in a single masterpiece. All the petrucciness we love so much.

[@Garde]

The latin section was awesome at 3:28

[@gasparinacunha334]

Spanish flamengo

[@Garde]

@Rodrigo O yes thank you

[@Garde]

@@gasparinacunha334 Thanks!

[@elodiadorthehater2316]

@@Garde Tu madre

[@elodiadorthehater2316]

@@Garde Gusano

[@wesleytrott6397]

Phenomenal! And to think, Mike Portnoy recorded his drums to the final guitar tracks (instead of guitars being recorded to the final drum tracks). It sounds amazing! A testament to Mike's abilities. John, you are the man. The performance, the arrangement, the production, the everything. Just stellar.

[@Yngwie.Malmsteen]

Flamenco! Yes, finally!

[@rubenrada3493]

Hey man! What do you in here? jejejeje

[@Yngwie.Malmsteen]

@@rubenrada3493 Hey mate! I'm just looking new talents lol

[@rubenrada3493]

@@Yngwie.Malmsteen Lol

[@marcingrzybek]

Why can't Dream Theater sound like that? I miss the old days of Awake and Images and Words

[@twicelucky9400]

Mee too bro really missed kevin moore era

[@MARCOSFBENICIO]

This only sounds like that, because it's written in that Era...

[@kennhern]

The licks here are around 25 years old, so just the same era of that

[@nickh1933]

Marcin Grzybek me too!

[@viniciussilveira906]

Me too. Dream theater is so melodic, só many operas... miss that prog which cannot be digested

[@vincentfarinella1259]

The Al DiMeola influences are so evident in this track, both acoustically and electrically. Shades of the Elegant Gypsy years and late 70s fusion + the big Dream Theater orchestrations. Jaw dropping. Never thought I'd hear new music like that again.

[@jskypercussion]

Big time

[@shoreline4]

All of his influences shine here. His use of pinch harmonics, double bends, slipping into chromatic scale....its all there. But unmistakable is Mike Portnoys' work. Nobody uses cymbals with such great effect like Mike. I love this track!

[@KevinLuWX]

Great drum work by Portnoy on this song.

[@ciuffitarti]

John is absolute perfection, incomparable technique, immense imagination, but with Mike the soul comes out and warms up because it supports John's solos, mixing everything in a sublime sound. JP + MP forever !!! anger for 4 (I don't like it), be ashamed !!!

[@bradleyb4023]

There is no superlative I can use to express how happy his guitar playing means and without Mike and Dave this wouldn't happen like this....

[@shafinnahian75]

Here after Dream Theater announced Portnoy's joining again. Just needed to taste what is to come again. My gosh, are we in for a feast!

[@stevesun3658]

The latin part .... Amazing !!!

[@wakjob961]

Here from 'Coffee with Ola'... Never paid much attention to JP or DT... damn I've been sleepin'.

[@guitarvirtuo]

Intro from Petrucci's VHS demo 25 years later! I like that!!

[@luigarcia81]

Petrucci-Portnoy gave us back the happiness of Prog Metal once again. P.S. John played passages of his most famous guitar clinic. Awsome!

[@ricardocardoso2047]

For me, the best track on the album. My God, so many memories out of this! Thank you Mr petrucci for over 15 years of pure joy

[@natemahony493]

Probably my favorite intro on this album🤘🤘

[@RafaelTorresLara]

This should be the next video from this record 💪🙏😊❤

[@sithcritic8906]

25 years ago I learned on awesome lick by ear from the Rock Discipline VHS cassette. It was recorded during a DT sound check, but I loved the feel of it so much, I had to learn it. What a dramatic turn of events to find it buried as the centerpiece of Gemini, and all those live interludes were from the same song in 1995. I played the VHS tape for my wife ( a DT fan since 2013) and she asked who’s the guy teaching the lesson, and where’s John Petrucci?

[@ChowderDingus]

This song has to be from the Images/Awake days...always watched Rock Dicipline and was dying to know what the hell this was. SO glad he brought it back, AND extended it with that acoustic sounding solo after the song would normally end. Then finishes strong with the intro again. Portnoy's performance is not surprisingly incredible, and brings back total memories. I remember drilling that string skipping part (you know!) forever. AMAZING!

[@tammamhamza]

With all due respect to the new wave of super shredders and instagram guitar heroes; when JP speaks, ya'll sit down and listen up. 💎

[@rc121crx]

John - " Okay , I'd like to build up with some warmup exercises " me putting my guitar back on the rack

[@spectrumelectrum]

3:30 WOW,do you guys remember the acoustic parts in Another Dimension by Liquid Tension Experiment. It's so reminiscent,listen to the percussion,it's like a succession 20+ years later!

[@johngottselig9908]

I’ve listened to it for just over a minute and I already know it’s better than anything DT have done since Portnoy left 🙄

[@KBH27]

That's a JP compliment and an insult

[@Biaxident129]

It’s also the truth…

[@RobG811]

5:18 really really love this part, totally got that stuck in my head all day.

[@veritasastro]

I heard this song the first time watching 'Rock Discipline'. 👍 love this tune.

[@hasiburrahman9117]

The Powerhouse John Petrucchi and The Drumsgod Mike Portnoy Showed their Ultimate level Classical Performance in Spirit Carries On Score and by These Album they Just Showed their Ultimate level Metallic Performance ........ Hats off !!!

[@KyFiGz]

Man what I wouldn’t give for a petrucci, John Paul Jones, Jon Theodore collaboration

[@bxhrbr4940]

0:12, possibly one of the most soulful guitar licks in the history of evar

[@P-H_S]

I honestly was not expecting this to be as amazing as it was. The flow, groove, and feel of this song is just amazing to listen to

[@ericsterk4042]

What a chemistry there still is between JP and MP. Take the time! ;)

[@jesseallsiq]

I love you Petrucci!!

[@frankherrmann965]

Mr. Petrucci you are so great, i love you

[@atomiclambda]

Amazing!!!!

[@natemahony493]

Amazing🤘

[@fcstorck]

Loved It. ❤️🤘🏻

[@Satchwood]

Now I've got 2 Guru Petrucci albums to play on repeat but only after I've looped this new one a 100 times or so. Brilliant work JP!!

[@LydianFlat7]

All coming together. Too many feelings, memories..stunning.

[@pynskhemborlyngdoh2316]

Thank you for your music.

[@leeboonratsupa5238]

Love this song❤️❤️❤️

[@dreamgames8551]

Rock Discipline 2 coming soon!

[@j.limagt9228]

The best!!!

[@DanielSouza-mm4yx]

Fantastic!!!!

[@qtdrummer2306]

Perfect song!

[@Pier88ita]

One Word: GREAT 😍

[@870expressmag]

That was Awesome!!!!

[@masterrobyroby5724]

Fantastic

[@MindlessShredder]

Mind blowing!

[@tonlarj37]

Yes! And, love the guitar tone!

[@DarthWinterMadness]

Thanks for uploading the full album John! I started to listen a bit earlier, and ended with this song. At the moment it's my favorite! And I'm so happy to hear you playing with Mike again, it's amazing! Almost Christmas! Cheers from France! 🍻

[@gabrielesaccoman6416]

That intro...🤯🤯😍

[@alfredor1971]

Awesome

[@spakattack]

FINALLY! THANK YOU JOHN.