OLA LEARNS A DREAM THEATER SOLO

Today I'm trying to learn one of my favourite Dream Theater solos, ANOTHER DAY!
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[@OlaEnglund]

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[@shaolinshaolin-gd8sh]

this solo Chug ?😁😁😁😁

[@djmcgil8137]

I will support you when that wicked X SHAPE gets released!!

[@clowncorpse7230]

amazing this takes me back to learning this solo during mid 2000's😀

[@andresilvasophisma]

Were you using the Petrucci NeuralDSP plugin?

[@OlaEnglund]

@@andresilvasophisma yes!

[@mattrobinson22]

John’s ballad solos are his best work. His best solo ironically has never been played live. The best of times. It’s in my top solos of all time.

[@manfredmar]

best of times is my favourite solo of all time, its incredible, it alone could make me cry.

[@Acre00]

YES! Hands down one of the best solos of all time, up there with 2112

[@quix99]

Cannot argue with that there man

[@irena7777777]

Is 2112 a good solo?

[@Rouwiinator]

I really like that solo. I had no idea that they never played the song live.

[@Nasosdag]

"Who 's hurting you, John?" The song was written as a way to deal with his dad having cancer ("They took pictures of our dreams" - what an unbelievable way to talk about CT/MRI scans, right?). "Take Away My Pain" (from Falling Into Infinity) was written after his dad eventually passed away.

[@billbob6458]

Who else feels better about themselves seeing Ola getting a tab book with his eyes filled with frustration🤣?

[@finnvanderbar3935]

Love how ola is leaning more into his shred chops, hopefully he drops the whole "I'm a rhythm guitarist I don't play lead" thing

[@yarek549]

Doesnt he play solos with his band?

[@finnvanderbar3935]

@@yarek549 I think so but he's always said he's not a lead player and then keeps proving himself wrong

[@yarek549]

@@finnvanderbar3935 he’s a rythm player but that doesn’t make him a non lead player if you can follow me somewhat

[@finnvanderbar3935]

@@yarek549 exactly that's what I'm saying as well. He can be both and be amazing!

[@fenrirsghost2051]

Play solos does not mean be a lead player. I´m a rhythm guitar player too and also solo from time to time. Solos are not for lead guitarists only, even it comes closer to their over all playstyle. I never wanted to be a lead guitarist. Rhythm is so much more fun. And who is the crowd headbanging to?! ..... Yes, drums and rythm (& bass) 🤟😁

[@moeedaftab4776]

Man, loved this. i think every guitarist is inherently insecure on some level, be it thinking others are better, feeling they're cheating when they can't pick up nuances learning something, feeling they're creatively blocked and can't create something original. to see someone as accomplished as him go through the process, using everything available to him, just as us and be very human in the process is so encouraging. Great series.

[@SuicidalGrind]

Once again Ola proves to me that he has one of the best "feel" vibrato's I've ever heard.

[@ZackSeifMusic]

Hands down one of Petrucci’s best solos. So much emotion and feel, yet not lacking in technical prowess and shred either.

[@Golem29]

His older playing was so much better I think. Less shred for its own sake I think and more interesting phrasing

[@MarcosRobertoDosSantosJF]

@@Golem29 I agree.

[@Mulukkis]

@@Golem29 Exactly. I find his playing from the 90's a lot more tasty. Wider influences. I think he's soul left with his Ibanez.

[@orshy1]

@@Mulukkis What? Breaking All Illusions, Barstool Warrior, A New Beginning... Just a few gems to revisit if you really think he lost something along the way.

[@Mulukkis]

@@orshy1 Yes, you just have to accept the fact, I don't like their sound after 6 degrees. I'm not hating the band, I just prefer their older stuff.

[@MartyDadRiffs]

This entire record is a masterpiece! It definitely needs a vinyl reissue. Way to kill it, Ola!

[@oigabrielo]

certainly one of the most beautiful solos by master Perrucci

[@metalmanjakson01]

The opening solo in this song has been my phone's ring tone for probably over 5 years. I never get tired of it! One of my absolute all time favorite songs. Still can't sing along with it to this day.... Doesn't stop me from trying🤣

[@stevesorrell9835]

He is such sn inspiration! Nothing he does, is simple. His ballad solos, bring tears to my eyes 😭

[@BMH781]

I saw the title and I just couldn’t resist😂 great work ola ❤

[@osamabinlaggin69]

Absolutely love the less shreddy more feelsy john petrucci solos. The second solo in stream of consciousness is one of my favourites.

[@eemilhilden4202]

Isint second solo of SOC like one of the most shreddiest solos of his?😅

[@bcbitchkkv]

Goodnight Kiss A Change of Seasons (4:08, 15:38 & 17:00) In the Presence of Enemies part 1 Breaking All Illusions The Spirit Carries On At Wit's End Through Her Eyes Chosen The Best of Times Peruvian Skies Out of Reach A View From The Top of the World (the soft middle section at 11:49 & 13:13) Octavarium THAT'S WHY HE'S THE GOAT!! THE GOAAAT!!!!

[@axepharaoh]

@@eemilhilden4202 He's obviously not talking about the main solo but the melodic one at 9:28 in the song ;)

[@kevinsulistyo5653]

Yess, this is my favourite solo. The feel is unbelievable. Great job Ola, you've nailed it

[@JakobStrand]

So glad you did this! I tried to learn solo this during my years studying music in high school, 94-97, and never managed to pull it off. I also think the the addition of Jay Beckenstein from Spyro Gyra is a nice compliment to this amazing ballad! Cheers Ola and keep being a bad ass!

[@yo-its-death]

You never let us down Ola! Amazing job taking on this solo head on. Chug life.

[@bobrutledge54]

One of the most memorable and melodic of petrocci's! Very nice job Ola! Love it.

[@CodenameCuervo]

That's crazy that the Petrucci plug-in is Exactly like the Tone on the Album thick and rich in Sonic Flavor Crystals!!! I love all the new videos man Ola Englund makes new videos like Mark Weins eats spicy soups!!!

John has to be to be the most consistent maestro, top notch player of them all. Back when Mike was still with Mapex drums we had the chance to follow a string of 10 gigs almost in a row and witnessed this precision up close (sometimes soundcheck and/or backstage). It is no wonder why he is soooo good. And people do not give him enough credit for his emotive playing - I totally agree. Listen to the vibrato and melody in under a glass moon. it is not just a juggling trick it is well thought out and executed. Has to be my fav John solo. UAGM.

[@brandonm8105]

One of the best Dream Theater songs and JP solos. Great pick, Ola!

[@petrucci973]

When I see Ola and anything dream theater, I am allllll in.

[@josefdendunnen]

Here we are with yet another perfect Ola Englund experience. Thanks man! tasty tone & Solo. ☺

[@bartvools2314]

Oh man, you are so relatable yet so much funnier. Really makes my day watching you having a go at this. Guitar, awesome. One of JP’s finest, awesome. Ola learning/playing it, freaking awesome. There’s a holy trinity for you! Thanks!

[@magedbauglir]

my favorite series! please keep making more of these

[@froizdead5199]

Such a masterpiece! Great job 🙌🏻

[@imageofchaos]

Bravo Ola! Such a great solo and lots of fun watching you learn it!

[@Arty_C]

No matter how many times I’ve heard this solo it never fails to give me goosebumps. Brilliant transcription Ola🔥🔥🔥

[@AdamBurseMusic]

Great work Ola, that was awesome and great to see you nailed it at the end 😀🤘🎵🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Bill-yr2go]

Any time you nail something from JP is a good day. Nice work on this one. Two other ballady favorites from him are Lines in the Sand and Our New World

[@pepetorres8827]

What you did Ola was siple amazing. You are teaching to the new generations how to use all the tools and resources to get the porpouse. There are amazing ways outthere with tremendous ear listening habilities, but you really understand that sometimes we will have not other choice than to find other ways to fix some parts (for example play parts solo of petrucci)... that´s what we have to do..... that´s how the world works.. use what you have to reach your target... Thanks man :) I really appreciatte your full dedication

[@MantusEternal]

another great video ola! sitting here alone and then seeing you uploaded made my day soo much better :)

[@RahulBasu6886]

This is soooo relatable. I recently had the privilege of finally getting around to learning thjs solo and it’s so much more nuanced than I’d initially expected. And JP doesn’t get as much credit as he deserves for his solos - he can write incredibly melodic stuff filled with feels, the solos from The Spirit Carries On, The Best of Times come to mind immediately.

[@davidzamora9973]

It gives me great relief to see Señor Ola check with KZbin on the fast runs. I always feel so beat when I get to that point.

[@sarahkaroline1550]

This Ola Learns series is great! I think you captured the feel of the solo, and you definitely mastered those opening bends and vibrato! You've inspired me to listen to the rest of the song and attempt to learn the solo myself. I hope the neighbours' windows are insured...

[@BlackenedEclipse]

What a beautiful solo, gunna have to learn this GEM

[@tomc7719]

Loved it great show!great song. One of those songs that gives you the chills!

[@ziofender6699]

AWESOME performance 💪🎸🔥

[@bramvanrens91]

You make me want to channel my inner Jordan Rudess. I have yet to learn some of my favourite DT songs or solos. Love this solo!

[@ImAmTheMusicGuy69]

This is such a lovely solo, super underrated.

[@Samuraijake93]

so sick!! great video as always Ola!

[@noel1626]

This solo has the perfect ratio of being technical and melodic. Now after watching ola learn it, kinda feel motivated to learn it myself (dont know if i can pull it off as well as him in one day though haha)

[@seanscholes666]

Yes Ola!!! Impressive work!

[@SAPlaysMetal]

Easily one of the best solos ever written. Great job Ola \,,/

[@leftofzeroofficial]

Excellent job mang ! This was the first song and therefore solo I EVER heard from Dream Theater. And oh my God holy shit it's so good.

[@llw4451]

Learn the second solo in "Erotomania". It's truly a work of art.

[@joeyvanostrand3655]

That is an astounding, jaw dropping piece of music that has remained untouched to this day.

[@OlaEnglund]

That's one I did play! It's just the rest of the song and solos that are impossible :D

[@nickgertsson]

Bra jobbat!!!! Bra TON och VIBRATO!!! Det bästa solot på Images&Words

[@RobertZembrzycki]

I had a bad day today, but you made it so much better, brOla. And that face you made reaching for that tab book for the second time - pure awesomeness :D Love it, love you and love the solo - amazing!

[@joeyvanostrand3655]

Said a prayer for you my friend. I hope the rest of your day improves and tomorrow will be better. 🤘

[@RobertZembrzycki]

@@joeyvanostrand3655 I appreciate the good will! Thanks :)

[@derekbender]

Loved this one Ola!!

[@Mariusags]

This was great! Also a great throwback to myself 11 years ago practicing this solo and making youtube-cover of it on which you commented on back then :D Your comment "Well done dude" was a very cool thing - thanks!

[@SHORYU616]

This was the Dream Theater solo I ever learned in its entirety. I cheated of course by using tabs, but the solo is one of the most beautiful I have ever heard

[@MARKMRAK]

Great video 👍 this is my second Favorite solo by JP. In my mind nothing tops ending of “ Best of times “

[@stevengoodman3498]

Great video man. Awesome sounding lead and quite emotional. Yes sir, you are a lead guitarist. Thanks Ola!

[@flips220]

Ola's leads are so smooth. Most people know him for his chugs, but he gets all the little feely things right in his lead playing. The vibratos, the slides, the pick accents, the bends. A lot of people just play the notes, but they don't play the solos. Ola's got dat feel.

[@lyrad24]

I think I need to go back to learning this song after 20 years... Thanks for this feature Ola! :D

[@joedamore7653]

One of my favorite Petrucci solos and my favorite album. Maybe cause it was my first DT album I ever heard and bought. Great job Ola!

[@lordkaspa]

I am so excited about their show in Netherlands. It will be my first time seeing them.

[@llw4451]

You're a beast, Ola! Awesome

[@savagevidz149]

Beautiful brother. All love and respect from my family and I to you and yours OLA. Cheers from Seattle. Sitting with my coffee, in my work truck..waiting for my work day to start, and watching you. Hellyeah 🤘🎸🎼🔥

[@jasondorst13]

One of the most beautiful songs ever.

[@MarcoDellAvvento]

The solos from Images and Words are incredible, that album as a whole is one of the greatest in prog music imho. I mean seriously, this solo and the one from Under a Glass Moon are UNREAL! Would love to see ya giving that one a go, too!

[@pascal_chiffre]

Great! One of my fave songs by DT! Your lead sound is pretty close I think 🙂

[@jamesnichols5998]

Ola it's so cool watching you figure this out because you're doing it exactly how I (and I'm sure most of us) would. Just using your ear, not using any complex theory. I think working it through like this makes it easier to remember and incorporate your own style into the solo rather than just reading tablature (which is normally wrong anyway). Rock on man

[@darklinkduck2275]

Fun fact this song is about John’s aunts cancer diagnosis that’s why there is so much emotion. Also the line “die another day”

[@nukeguy2658]

I thought it was about his dad?

[@liontribegc]

Using all resources possible to learn is NOT cheating silly. This solo has always grabbed my heart. So good! Perfect song choice for the video. Nailed it! 🤟😺🤟

[@artiepolanco]

Love me some dream! His ballads really have the best solos.

[@chriscam23041]

Great solo. One of my favorites to play.

[@allanjohnandersen2347]

Great video again Ola 😂…And you’re right Petrucci is an amazing guitarplayer, and this solo is one of his best on their best Record imo! Keep up the great work 😊

[@JenMajuraOfficial]

Yayyyyy

[@rejeancomeau77]

Hello my dear Jen !

[@mso-ink]

Such a great tune. Excellent job my man.

[@zacharyseibert4526]

John has amazing feel in his solos. He's a GOAT.

[@sansubr]

Goat?

[@michaelaker4531]

@@sansubrabbrevation of Greatest of all time. People use it to describe people in say, sports that are the best, or their favorite

[@sansubr]

@@michaelaker4531 Ah okay

[@iaing2030]

Great video Ola. We are very lucky now to have KZbin, Tab books, and things like Songster to look up how to figure parts out. I remember trying to learn solos from cassette tapes, the feeling of rage not being able to slow it down to hear it. Its not cheating to use the tools available to you and makes live easier and stress free.

[@iseeu-fp9po]

Cool to see you working on this one! I remember playing this solo in my teens and actually played it pretty well except for the fast alternate picking part which I had to simplify with a much slower 8' triplet arpeggio. I tried so hard to learn the fast part though but it was just a bridge too far.

[@mwmmatt1]

Yeeesss love this solo, been practicing it myself for a while too

[@eskilseter]

Fuck yeah man, that next day take gave me chills. Absolutely one of the top solos of all time.

[@Ryan-pb9xp]

This solo hits so hard. Love playing this track on the kit

[@abramelin2791]

f#cking love this channel . That guitar looks so nice Love it

[@24fretsisiwant53]

You can really see the influence of this solo on the one on stars & ponies, one of my favorites from ola, that lick its just awesome

[@C_Kawla]

Ola started as that riff guy from KZbin to a much improved soloist. Props dude!

[@BrunoToth]

Wow. Good video to watch and learn not only about the song, but the process itself. Idk if this “ola learning” is a new series of video on the channel but i liked a lot. Its good to see that my way to learn songs without tabs is almost the same on the video so i’m happy to know that maybe i’m doing it right

[@xboxnissan]

Great job! You nailed it!

[@NattligMelodi]

This is cool that it's one of your favorite solos too. It's just so perfect and tasteful.

[@TheDevilMusic69]

This is great! It is so entertaining!!

[@broncoxy]

aw man, this one is a good one, great choice... _right into the feelss_

[@jaisor]

Outstanding! JP is my guitar hero as well. My favorite solo is from "The Best of Times". I feel it is too very underappreciated, being 10 minutes into that song. I learned the the slow start part of it and each time I hit the notes I feel like I touched a tiny part of his genius lol

[@gmangsxr750]

Wow…. This video brings back memories of countless hours in my early 20’s learning solo’s

[@matiasa.vargas2725]

I just learned that solo few weeks ago, I love it. Cheers from Argentina!

[@jasons2851]

These Ola Learns videos are awesome. I wish I was good enough to be disappointed that I only got that far in an HOUR!!

[@dgrecondition8558]

The way you express is on top level for guitarist hat off big respect from nepal

[@tiagoc.8977]

This solo is freaking beautiful. Man, early DT was perfect (I miss Kevin Moore era so much). To me, the greatest prog metal album ever recorded in human history is Awake, everything about that album is heavy, dark AND beautiful. Also, my favorite Petrucci solo is the Voices solo. Very fun video, by the way. Cheers from Brazil.

[@thomassjogren5773]

One of the best songs ever written 🤘🏻. Another amazing Petrucci-solo is in the masterpiece "the count of Tuscany"

[@Chris_Nouvelli]

That plugin sounds glorious!

[@LifeHawkeye]

Fantastic job Ola!!! This is one of the only petrucci solos I’ve ever tried tackling myself and I always gave up about 20-30 minutes in 😂. Think I’ll go back and try it again. Funny how after a few years I always go back to some of these older inspirations thinking somehow I’ve magically grown as a musician and can accomplish this stuff now….LOL. Not reality lol. But we should always try to get better no matter what. Loved the video.

[@ResubidorSerial]

Please do more of these with every band!!!

[@andcruz]

Learning to live has the best solo of all time. Beautiful masterpiece.

[@jettisontee4178]

Thank you for this. It inspires me to learn our difficult riffs 😅

[@AJPMUSIC_OFFICIAL]

Love the emotive JP solos. Full of feels and make you feel like you are soaring with eagles. The shred stuff is great but I'd much rather be able to capture and play the stuff like this.

[@matepap5019]

I love that solo so much! But it is unplayable for me. It was good to see that this solo is also hard for such skilled musicians, as you, Ola. Great job!

[@jparkerriffs]

banger man, nice job! 🔥

[@PikaStu666]

I agree 100%, I tried learning some of the "easier" DT songs years ago and there was always one little lick or run in JP's solos that I couldn't manage. Older and wiser, you've prompted me to give them a try all these years later!