Queensrÿche - Silent Lucidity (REACTION) First Time Hearing Queensrÿche

[@anthonyblakely399]

This is Queensryche's masterpiece song!!

[@bobkitten8150]

Geoff Tate is one of the best male vocalists in rock.

[@ronparsons8786]

The song is also at least partly about the concept of lucid dreaming, wherein you realize you're in a dream and you can exert some measure of control of what's going on in the dream. I'm someone lucky enough to have been able to accomplish this on occasion. It's a powerful feeling

[@HocusPocusFocus69]

Great reaction! Chris DeGarmo (Queensryche guitarist) wrote this song for his daughter who was having nightmares while he was on the road. He wanted to convey to her that she has the power to control her dreams/nightmares.

[@lorriredmon8212]

Thank you for this. I understand it so much better now, and I've been listening to it since it was first released! ♥

[@SaeedReacts.]

Oh wow! That is amazing, thanks for letting me know about that. Beautiful!

[@keriholton9407]

I've always sang this to my kids and now grandkids as a lullaby to teach them the same

[@zimbob68]

You are going to have to dive into the Operation Mindcrime concept album. Different subject matter but a true masterpiece

[@azaleataylor8031]

It's a powerful message about a loved one losing at the game of life watching over a child through their dreams. The mind can bring back memories of lost loved ones we can never see again.

[@seanpatton7406]

Due to the message/meaning; this is one of my *most favorite songs!!! IT IS* hard to hear... Most people miss/don't hear this part of the song below, but it just *"COMPLETES IT!!!"* *"I can't do this"* *"Visualize your dream, record it in the present tense"* *"Put it into a permanent form"* *"If you persist in your efforts, you can achieve dream control"* *"How's that then, better?"* *"Dream control, dream control"* *"Help me"* 🙂

[@robertreynolds6043]

Best reaction to this song. I enjoyed your thoughts since you have insight most of us don't. I also liked that you cautioned others. The brain is more powerful than we'll ever know.

[@SaeedReacts.]

Thanks so much for the kind words. Its an incredible song. So well written and executed. Very thoughtprovoking.

[@brettanomyces7077]

I lucid dreamed heavily when i was a kid, and remember when this song came out around that time and its stuck with me ever since. I haven't seen another song address this topic in the same way.

[@SaeedReacts.]

Havent heard another one like this either. Its so good!

[@Danandrea919]

"If you open your mind to me, you won't rely on open eyes to see." 😊

[@anthonycary6436]

This is a great song, Chris wrote a masterpiece. The production on this track is ingredible!

[@johnnyringo1949]

You DID call it. When you were talking about it I was thinking, Man is his mind gonna blow.

[@SaeedReacts.]

This song is sooo good 😃

[@darrylbirt6049]

Finally! Someone who gets it! Thank you brother!

[@SaeedReacts.]

Beautiful song! Thanks for watching!

[@Robertsmith-dy3sh]

Queensryche is a very fun rabbit hole to fall into, tons of awesome music for you to discover!

[@SaeedReacts.]

Definitely want to hear more. This song is awesome!

[@JasonTurner-uk9rk]

This was their biggest hit…. And their biggest ballad…. These guys actually rock really hard and Geoff Tate can sing miles beyond this song ….( Take hold the flame live In Tokyo 1984, is a great example Of his vocal range)

[@SaeedReacts.]

Asesome song! Definitely checking out more.

[@MichaelStoneArt]

I loved your reaction. Thank you.

[@SaeedReacts.]

Great song! Thanks for watching

[@williamjones6031]

When I feel like a cry, I sometimes go here 😢

[@SaeedReacts.]

🫂❤️

[@jenniferandrews1917]

Great reaction. I really appreciate you opening up on your experiences. 🫶🏻

[@SaeedReacts.]

Thanks so much 🙏🏽❤️

[@vaughnstevieraymardero5733]

I thought your review was great! I agree with your assessment of the concept and composition as well. There are many intellectual layers to this masterpiece. If you listen closely to the ending, the cello strings sound like they're playing an extension of J. Brahms' "lullaby"... Just an amazing piece of music all around.

[@andreshernandez1180]

*PLEASE* react to their *Unplugged* session, songs like *I Will Remember, The Killing Words, Della Brown* and *The Lady Wore Black* 🙏🏼

[@SaeedReacts.]

Thanks for sharing these recommendations.

[@andreshernandez1180]

@@SaeedReacts. You’ll love what his voice can do, especially in *I Will Remember,* the whole song is like being in a trance.

[@jamesclark8289]

Made me smile seeing this pop up. One of my fav softer songs!

[@SaeedReacts.]

What an amazing song. Love the concept and execution.

[@JWhiskey71]

I'll just add my mandatory comment for reactions to this song; It's easy to miss, but the song ends with Brahms' "Lullaby"

[@SaeedReacts.]

I did miss it! So thanks for this comment

[@WineSippingCowboy]

Written by Chris DeGarmo. He played acoustic guitar 🎸 He quit 2 albums later. Geoffrey Tate was the lead singer before he was fired. Suggested videos 📹: 1 Queensryche performs The Queen of the Reich 2 Bryan Adams sings Everything I Do I Do It for You 3 Pink Floyd performs Comfortably Numb 3 Metallica performs The Unforgiven Orchestration by the late Michael Kamen. If you hear how similar the strings are with Comfortably Numb, Nothing Else Matters, this is because Kamen was the orchestrator. In 1991, one year after the release of this song, Kamen wrote and orchestrated the music for Robin Hood. Kamen, Bryan Adams and Mutt Lange wrote a song 🎵 which was Number 1 in 1991.

[@SaeedReacts.]

Thanks for taking the time to comment and for the recommendations!

[@bob2shred894]

Gives me the chills everytime I here it.

[@JasonTurner-uk9rk]

Hey Bob ✌️…. Saeed did pull me under…. Just waiting for it to get unblocked!!!

[@bob2shred894]

@@JasonTurner-uk9rk cheers

[@OrlandoMarrero]

If You FULL react to their LIVE CONCEPT ALBUM OPERATION LIVECRIME( for me and many the Best 5:30 Concept Album Ever!!!) YOU'LL BE BLOWN AWAY....ITS A GEM MASTERPIECE ❤

[@donrodztx]

This was my FAVORITE BAND growing up before TOOL cane along. Saw them in 1992 in Austin Texas. What an amazing show.

[@SaeedReacts.]

Loved this one. Definitely want to hear more.

[@donrodztx]

@SaeedReacts. watch Take Hold of The Flame live version. It was their last song performed that night. Give you a sense of how amazing Geoff Tate is as a singer. He's the greatest vocalist of all time. IMO.

[@donrodztx]

@@SaeedReacts. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpybZZeMpptnas0si=STjdkdRWIpfOundx THAT ONE.

[@JasonTurner-uk9rk]

Easy song to play on guitar Saeed… one of the first songs I ever learned all the way through the solo… give it a shot

[@SaeedReacts.]

Will look up the tabs and give it a go 😃. I have been playing a bit more lately.

[@HocusPocusFocus69]

I Will Remember was the first acoustic song that I taught myself from beginning to end.

[@ecbftl]

I saw you were going to listen to a song that was a favorite of mine since it came out. Love the guitar, soft melodic vocal style with extensive use of strings and horns. The backup vocals are nicely used as well. Haunting. I have frequently been able to control and direct my dreams, without any big effort. Sometimes even waking, and going back to sleep to re-enter and continue a particular dream scenario. Interesting discussion, about the songs lyrics and your experience, as i have not really thought about it much. Directed dreaming could be powerful and potentially dangerous, as imho, in the dream state you may mess with your mind at a deep level, while it processes experiences and builds your understanding of the world.

[@SaeedReacts.]

Amazing song and super interesting concept. Its something i have been exploring for many years. It de gave me a lot of insight and great experience, but sometimes i wonder if tampering with the mind on that level is healthy in the long run. Just like you said. It is possible we dream to process our emotions and daily occurences, maybe we shouldnt interfere with that process.

[@ecbftl]

@@SaeedReacts. I just listened to a Floor Jansen solo concert song which may interest you as well from her After Forever band days. A little free advice from Floor in: Face your Demons. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqTKYoaMhsSErLM

[@billpimentel-vm6cu]

Tripping balls lol , so true

[@BlizzardSeeker]

Several times I 've changed the path of my dreams when a bad event was about to happen. I even remember saying this is not going to happen, it's a dream. I was taken back just before the bad part of the dream occurred and something different happened. I've not studied how to do that, I don't know how I did it or if I will be able to change the course of a dream again.

[@lorriredmon8212]

This has been a top favorite since it was released! It's just gorgeous! I used to be into dream analysis. It's fascinating what our minds do when we're sleeping! What a journey you've been on!! Thanks for sharing that. Did you hear the Cello's in the end playing a few notes of Brahms lullaby? I just heard it for the first time now. (after years of listening). I understand it so much more from your reaction. Thank you so much!

[@SaeedReacts.]

What a great song. Very good exploration of a super interesting subject. Oh wow, did not catch that! Great obs. Thanks for watching.

[@loveloochay]

🎼🀄🀄🀄🀄🀄🀄 ... so glad you stumbled onto this great tune Saeed. Deep message , exceptional singer .... and the music soars and makes you think. All of the elements of a a magical song. Love it .. always have. 🀄🀄🀄🀄🀄🀄🀄🎼

[@SaeedReacts.]

Love songs like these! Thanks for watching.

[@Irmelinis]

It was very interesting to hear your thoughts on this subject, you are an interesting human being :)

[@SaeedReacts.]

I love to explore these kinds of topics. So interesting to me. Thanks so much for being here! ❤️

[@Hulkamaniac418]

I love seeing people’s reactions when the creepy “Visualize your dream” part comes up🤪

[@SaeedReacts.]

😄😄 Incredible song!

[@anthonyblakely399]

When the lead singer says "or has it(dreams) just begun." is a reference to Dreamtime from the Aborignines believe that our waking conscious life or reality is "the Dream or humans dreaming" and our sleeping life is unconsciously the real reality. So, that's what he means "or has it just begun." This is called "Dreamtime" Dreamtime is a place of multiple dimensions where 7.5 billion people's multiple beingness and identity live in those dimension with different realities than the one they are living in this reality. Very deep. Very weird.

[@Irmelinis]

This brings back good memories. I loved this song when I was around 11 years old and watched MTV after school every day. Never got into this band's other songs, but this one is beautiful. Lol, Saeed. Go ahead and talk, it's alright ;)

[@SaeedReacts.]

MTV when they still played music 😅. Good times. 😃

[@lillianekockritz2796]

My favourite song of Queensryche. I love it since I heard it the first time.

[@SaeedReacts.]

Great song. Love this concept.

[@zoedawkins2510]

I loved this song many many years ago but haven’t been able to listen to it for a long time as a good friend of my partner dedicated it to my daughter when she lost her dad nearly 10 years ago. It was just too much, but I thought let’s see it again. I didn’t cry this time. I could once again appreciate the beauty of the song. So thanks for reacting to it. You have been missing out if you’ve only just stumbled upon it x

[@SaeedReacts.]

I can definitely understand that. Leaving it be for a while, because it brings back certain memories or emotions. Definitely had some similar experiences with music and film. Glad you were able to listen to it again. ❤️

[@oakland-as-diehard6717]

Pretty sure this won video of the year. But could be mistaken

[@RonniePeterson]

I just knew you would connect and hopefully enjoy this one. l now look forward to your reaction and/or livestream of the Operation: Mindcrime album by Queensryche?

[@JasonTurner-uk9rk]

I’ll vote that up lol

[@SaeedReacts.]

Incredible song and love this concept. Definitely want to explore more. Thanks for recommending it!

[@azaleataylor8031]

Should check out Operation Mindcrime. That whole album tells a story. Got to warn you the lyrics talk about subject matter that is very dark. But the lyrics aged well with the times we are in. Especially the songs Operation, Mindcrime, Spreading the Disease, Revolution Calling, the lyrics really aged well.

[@SaeedReacts.]

What coincidence you just commented today. I just watched Supernatural where this song is featured. And i thought i need to check out more of their music :)

[@scottwilson7835]

One of my All time favorite s!!!

[@jjfurbable]

Great song, great reaction

[@SaeedReacts.]

Such a good song. Thanks for watching.

[@dsteele1]

Read Carlos Castaneda... all of his books... you understand and will appreciate what they teach

[@SaeedReacts.]

Will look him up. Thanks.

[@michaelwilson9449]

A very "commercial song from their commercial album"Empire ". Even though it was commercial, it's still one of my favourite Queensryche records. Cheers from 🇨🇦.

[@SaeedReacts.]

First song i hear from them, but definitely want to check out more. Thanks for watching. Greetings from Belgium.

[@kathleenandbruce]

This song was up for 2 grammies the year it came out.

[@SaeedReacts.]

Incredible song!

[@andrewraven5651]

Glad you did this one

[@SaeedReacts.]

Me too! What a great song.

[@rushdiehard8784]

excellent reaction as usual.....REQUEST.......TIME FLIES BY PORCUPINE TREE......EPIC.....OFF TO ANOTHER WORLD....KILLER GROOVE RIGHT FROM THE START

[@SaeedReacts.]

Thanks so much! Definitely want to hear more. Loved this one.

[@GrayHawK1]

Visualize your dream Record it in the present tense Put it into a permanent form I take this as a reference to manifestation. Making your dreams a reality. Picturing it in your mind. Feeling it and living as if you already have it.

[@gregorypsotka7143]

you have to check out there song walk in the shadow live. or killing word. great reaction.

[@SaeedReacts.]

Thanks for watching and the recommendations!

[@yilomina2047]

Wow, this took me back ...

[@Danandrea919]

You should check out the song, "Eye In the Sky" by The Alan Parsons Project. 😊 "Believe me, The sun in your eyes Made some of the lies worth believing."

[@SaeedReacts.]

Thanks for the recommendation

[@Danandrea919]

@@SaeedReacts. My pleasure!

[@marieaug9322]

Do yall hear the lullaby "go to sleep" we sing to babies being played by the cello in the end?

[@SaeedReacts.]

I must go back and listen for that 😃

[@ChrisEchoes]

You are into some great concepts so I am pointing you towards one by a band that has some of the greatest pieces of music I know but the public at large don’t really know: The Invisible Man by British band Marillion. It is not about a literally speaking Invisible Man (or is it?) but it digs into the idea of a person not being there anymore but still being able to see how his partner is living his/her life. Here is an amazing live performance that really showcases the entire band but their lead singer Steve Hogarth in particular. If you like this one then move on to their song Neverland which will push you deeper into their vast rabbit hole. kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4G9cqigitChj9Usi=iz9pfg-ML3XugM46

[@SaeedReacts.]

That is an interesting concept. Will add this one to my list. Thanks!

[@davejohnston2197]

I was lucky enough to see them twice, once opening for Metallica, then on the Operation Mindcrime tour. Sounded as good live as the studio versions of their songs. Empire was it. Everything kinda fell apart afterwards.

[@nathan.brazil780]

Listen to the lyrics. It isn't about dreaming

[@SaeedReacts.]

I thought it was and just did a Google search. The writer of the song also says its about dreaming. Definitely curious to hear your take. Any interpretation is valid In my opinion.

[@anthonyblakely399]

btw you are in a very tough spot being European and all....900 years of drinking Beer, Wine, & Hard liquor.....you are in a tough spot. wow. hang in there bro.

[@scotthoughtelin4725]

What kinda genres, do you write within?

[@SaeedReacts.]

I have written and selfpublished a trilogy that is inspired by my struggles with alcoholism that is a detective/thriller. Also have 3 unpublished novels, one scifi, one urban fantasy and one thriller. And a few short stories that got published in bundels of several publishers. As of now it is in Dutch, but i am working on translating my first book.

[@michellemondragon2400]

So it sounds to me like you spent some time practicing lucid dreaming. However, it seems like no one ever taught you how to place markers in your dream. Markers allow you to realize in the dream that you are dreaming. Which in turn allows you to open a door, if you will, and wake up. Going into a lucid dream or dream walking without a strong connection to your belief system and a definite escape plan is not a smart thing to do. You must always protect yourself, dark forces do exist and the dream world is their playground. You must be strong in the knowledge that you can overcome the subconscious and learn to control the dream with your conscience mind! Be safe!

[@SaeedReacts.]

Thanks for sharing this. You are right, i have never practiced placing markers. Very interesting. Will read up on that.

[@traceysharpe6330]

Music has a flow to it, Ans when you stop to much, You kill the flow... Kill The Flow Kill The Music. Shame on the mess.

[@SaeedReacts.]

The link to the original is in the description.

[@traceysharpe6330]

Your voice is loud and the music is very low.

[@SaeedReacts.]

Thanks for the feedback

[@JasonTurner-uk9rk]

Don’t go past this album …. They start losing original members and the band gets weaker after the Empire album… This album and Operation Mindcrime ( do in order) are their best… and a handful of earlier songs

[@SaeedReacts.]

Thanks for the advice !

[@ivanhejl2405]

Operation Mindcrime is one of the best concept albums ever! In my opinion… Amazing story! Great reaction Saeed!

[@carlgibbons5777]

@JasonTurner-uk9rk Wrong. Oueensryche recorded 2 more albums and did 2 more tours with original members after Empire including the great Promised Land record and the varied opinion album called Hear In The Now Frontier. Although I like Empire better than Promised Land, Promised Land is a fav among many QR fans. I also find much to like on Hear In The Now Frontier. Chris DeGarmo also came back to record with the original lineup on the Tribe record which is also very strong IMO. So that is 3 records after Empire featuring the original lineup:)

[@carlgibbons5777]

@@ivanhejl2405 America is living that evil Cult reality story right now in Donald Trump and MAGA.

[@carlgibbons5777]

@@SaeedReacts. Not truthful advice. lol There is plenty of great stuff after Empire record and before. Featuring the original lineup.