Queensryche Reaction | Queensryche - Silent Lucidity REACTION

[@PowderedToastMan420]

Detrucci this is an old band. They formed in 1980. Queensrÿche has sold over 20 million albums worldwide, including over 6 million albums in the United States. The band received worldwide acclaim after the release of their 1988 album Operation: Mindcrime, which is often considered one of the greatest heavy metal concept albums of all time.

[@conniewhittington5681]

OMG operation MINDCRIME was one of the best concept albums EVER!!!

[@dipsydoodle7988]

One of the greatest songs ever written in my opinion. I loved what you said about how they just keep layering. It's true. Everytime you absorb something they add another layer. The video is a really important aspect of this song. The visuals just add to everything being said. Most Queensryche songs do not sound like this and most of their music didnt get a lot of airplay. This was their biggest hit.

[@Detrucci]

This one is amazing atleast :)

[@helenespaulding9372]

Nineteesswirl I was driving the first time I heard it (actually just a few months ago...I never heard them when they were big) and when that beautiful choral layering kicked in, I literally gasped...it sounded so sublime....

[@deanabennett8461]

I love this song. Always have. I like what I like 😁

[@dipsydoodle7988]

@@helenespaulding9372 that part makes my heart do flip flops. It's truly just a beautiful song. Meaningful lyrics too. For me it's a masterpiece.

[@andreascala2663]

@@Detrucci this song is simply .............PERFECT!

[@jlmso11568]

These guys love Pink Floyd and Rush. Listen to an older song of this band: "Take Hold of the Flame", live in Japan.

[@allisterfiend_2112]

I second 'Take Hold of the Flame', the live version in Japan that came out in the early 80's. The first four albums were outstanding. A very unique sound in the early days. They also have what I consider to be one of the best concept albums ever created, called 'Operation Mindcrime',

[@allisterfiend_2112]

forgot to mention I consider the singer Geoff Tate as one of the top 5 metal singers from the 80's

[@badm0t0rf1nger]

This album is criminally underappreciated imho. Sumptuous production. Love the fat strings on this track. :)

[@Detrucci]

Yeah those strings are so smooth

[@HocusPocusFocus69]

An absolute sonic delight!

[@irishinnish1]

1) After the final chorus, the cello closing out the song is actually playing Brahm's Lullaby. 2) When this song first came out, many people were calling radio stations to request "the new Pink Floyd song." LOL 3) Also, beware that when people request you to listen to anything off of QR's classic "Operation: Mindcrime" album, the whole album is a rock opera, complete with storyline and characters. So listening to individual songs maybe confusing lyrically, being that they're part of the plot.

[@antoniocharo1724]

The Lady Wears Black, Take Hold of the Flame and the entire Operation Mind Crime lp. Another BadAss reaction D. Be Cool- PEACE

[@scottyb.8710]

This song is about a child trying to deal with the grief of losing a loved one, done so through the process of dream control. This song is the “baby” of guitarist Chris DeGarmo.

[@Callsign-Blade_RunnerSG]

@Samuel L.Bronkowitz Yeah, totally agree.

[@vick247xe]

Queens-ryche( like bike) You have now tapped into a rabbit hole that must be discovered. Geoff Tate has the voice of an angel, can't wait for more. Take hold of the flame was my first song by them and have been hooked ever since. Btw, new subbie here, Love from the Central Valley California

[@miguellara003]

Lead singer used to sing Opera before this band. Saw Queensryche at Alaska State Fair a few years back. Amazing!

[@BigPete44]

Detrucci!!! Great Job as always!!! The Detruccinator 😎😎🎧🎧👏👏👏🤣😂

[@adiarainfoster]

It's about lucid dreaming. Or rather teaching a child how to have lucid dreams. Lucid dreaming is when your mind realizes that it's asleep and dreaming and you can take control of the dream and take it anywhere you want. Most people experience it accidentally at least once in their life. It's happened to me a couple times. there are some people who have learned how to trigger it when they are sleeping whenever they want. It's like a magic land. You can do anything. You can travel to other worlds. Dance with unicorns. fly over the mountains. I flew in the ones that happened to me. Once I realized I was dreaming, I wasn't afraid to fly and i flew around the world and to the moon ♥

[@kentmains7763]

Walk in the Shadows, Take Hold of the Flame, Suite: Sister Mary, NM 156, Neue Regel, Screaming in Digital....

[@ndb1971]

Queensryche "Take Hold of the Flame" Live in Toyko

[@MrAndrewkheinrich]

I heard this song a few years ago.....30 maybe?.....and ran out to buy the album on vinyl...yes I'm old.....and I still get the same reaction listening to it.....stunning.

[@cheesyrider6914]

You'll love "Operation Mindcrime"

[@watchtheskies]

Hi Detrucci, yes he did play the 'Chain' drum kit live, I saw them on the 'Empire' Tour at the Nottingham Royal Concert Hall in 1991, to this day the best concert I have ever attended, amazing band! 😀

[@FatsDominic]

Its amazing how these guys can drum up a crowd of 10's of thousands of people in a foreign country in the 80's but can only host less than 100 people in a House of Blues in Atlantic City 20 years later for their American Soldier tour (which I was at, and was an amazing album may I add).

[@ubermk3]

Hey buddy love your reaction you rock! I had the same kind of reaction back in '91 when I heard this song for the first time as a sophomore in HS. I'll never forget listening to it on my headphones on vacation at the beach enjoying a night out on the balcony. Transported me to another realm entirely. Thanks for sharing and keep it up!

[@watchtheskies]

This is from the album 'Empire' it's a song about Lucid Dreaming, a few more of my favourite songs from this album: Empire Della Brown Jet City Woman Anybody Listening?

[@archygirl1750]

I love your passion and joy for new music, Mr. Detrucci! I have been a Queensryche fan since the late 1980s, and they put out some of the best music of the late 1980s and throughout the 1990s. Geoff Tate, the lead singer (sadly, the band has now split but are touring in various permuations) had a stunning voice with a four octave/vocal range. Check out some of their other music to appreciate his amazing range and the bands superb catalog. Thanks for sharing your reaction to what is one of the most beautiful songs ever written, and my favorite song, period. Cheers from Arizona, USA. Silent Lucidity was nominated for a Grammy, and Queensryche performed it live on the Grammys in 1992. You'll be blown away by the rest of their music. I promise.

[@dougboerman3927]

Roads to Madness, Take Hold of the Flame, the whole Operation Mindcrime album all terrific

[@d4mdcykey]

Not heard these guys in a long time. I distinctly recall their tour for Operation Mindcrime, it was mind-blowing, one of the best productions I'd ever seen in that era.

[@tonygallo2361]

omg you have so much to hear....ur way behind...enjoy catching up....

[@Detrucci]

I will :)

[@mattharvey968]

EYES OF A STRANGER by QUEENSRYCHE!!

[@BineyT]

Really enjoyed your reaction. This song brings me to tears. A father sheltering his son from a bad dream.

[@shuriken4852]

If you really want to see what the singer Geoff Tate could do live in his prime I suggest you watch: QUEENSRYCHE - Take Hold Of The Flame Live in Tokyo Queensryche - Queen Of The Reich Live in Tokyo Some of the greatest vocals I have ever heard period.

[@richardscales9560]

just superb production on the track. Its a great song in itself but the recording engineer knew his job for sure

[@Quarks_Bar]

Queensryche--Take Hold Of The Flame (LIVE in concert, 1984 Tokyo). You won't believe how powerful his vocals really are

[@crystaltrocar5237]

I was 11 when this song came out, and did not understand the lyrics as a child but LOVED the music. Still my absolute favorite. Moreso, now that I understand whats going on in the song. Lucid dreaming is amazing.

[@joejawson5264]

the drummer Scott Rockenfield had that chain cymbal setup for live shows for years and years. he is one of the best in prog.

[@helenespaulding9372]

I suggested it! I’m so happy you liked it, Detrucci. I thought you would!

[@stevedoumas7701]

Great insightful reaction

[@HocusPocusFocus69]

Michael Kamen was a true genius. He's the one orchestrated the symphony in the background.

[@tonygallo2361]

he could this live exactly...in the day

[@BarriePoole]

Interesting Tidbit for you Detrucci. The String arranger and composer was the Late Michael Kamen, Who often collaborated with Pink Floyd. Kamen also did the string arrangements for Metallica's Nothing Else Matters.

[@Detrucci]

Oh wow , Thank you so much for this information :) I do find that very interesting.

[@floridabelle]

I was so afraid to click on this, thinking it would be another band with growling vocals. Instead, I was pleasantly surprised. *phew

[@Detrucci]

haha I dont know how much I can take of more bands with growling 😂😭

[@floridabelle]

@@Detrucci I know right. Ugh. I exit out of those so fast I get dizzy. I'm glad I'm not alone in that feeling. ❤️

[@robertburns3103]

If you open your mind for me you won't rely on open eyes to see.. Love it .. ✌

[@helenespaulding9372]

Lucidity means clarity...clearness of thought...

[@guidosarducci]

Geoff Tate's voice is stinking incredible! He can basically sing anything he wants to...

[@Cool7Songs]

Awesome man! Anything off the albums Warning, Operation Mindcrime, Empire and Promised Land would be great to see you react to! Specific tunes: Sanctuary, Take Hold of the Flame, Road to Madness, Jet City Woman, Eyes of a Stranger

[@watchtheskies]

One of my favourite bands

[@raunomyllyla8061]

Queensryche - Empire

[@salsonny]

Pavarotti use to love see them perform live

[@Detrucci]

wow really?

[@helenespaulding9372]

salsonny LOL.....Detrucci, I was just about to type “wow, really” when I saw your comment. Funny...

[@PaulHilburger]

Michael Karen , who wrote the orchestra score for this song also did it for Comfortable Numb

[@matthewdrake4385]

Kamen was the last name, not Karen.

[@michaelgeisdorf6641]

I personally think this is the most beautiful song in rock n roll history!

[@andreshernandez1180]

PLEASE react to their unplugged session, songs like ‘I will remember’, ‘The killing words’, ‘The lady wore black’, ‘Della Brown’ and of course ‘Silent lucidity’.

[@evelyneblosse3916]

You should listen to Suite Sister Mary from Queensryche also. Operation Mindcrime remains, still today, my all-time fav album. 🤘

[@dhaisley]

Lucidity is the state of being conscious of reality as opposed to insanity, dementia, or unconscious dreaming. Lucid dreaming is a state in which one knows they are dreaming and can control the dream. To me this song has always been about comforting ones child against the inevitable loss of their parent and an assurance that in lucidity they can always find that patent waiting to offer comfort and advice.

[@wolf-kissed]

You've mentioned Enigma in the past in tool videos, have you ever heard of Massive attack, Portishead or Lamb. No comparison as Enigma is new age but the beats you seek might surprise you with those 3. Especially because they are legends in European markets.

[@chrisyork3709]

Rage for Order, Operation Mindcrime and Empire are all brilliant albums by Queensryche. Although most people point to Mindcrime as the pinnacle.

[@GenXDaddyO]

The lyrics are about lucid dreaming. Some people claim that with certain techniques you can train yourself to recognize that you’re dreaming while you are asleep, and thereby take control over the content and course of your own dreams. This song is about a parent teaching their child not to fear their dreams but to take control of them.

[@michaelbriefs9764]

It sounds like Pink Floyd, the opening especially.

[@Detrucci]

Yeah I agree :)

[@ViniciusPSilva-tv3qi]

Amazing

[@rudigerhellmeister6180]

Yessss, one of my all time favorite band. So you did nightwish, you did Queensryche... Only Savatage and Amorphis left (and Avantasia). 😉 Well done. Greetings from germany

[@pamz1778]

great reaction- glad you stayed awake! empire is one of my favs from them!

[@fredglassman1592]

Queensryche is REALLLY good. "Jet City Woman" is my favorite song from them.

[@mikep.5517]

This reaction vid is like many others for this song: Reviewers seeming to miss lyrics as beautiful as the musical arrangements because they focus so much on drum hits or guitar work. Here, lyrics like "Your mind tricked you to feel the pain / Of someone close to you leaving the game of life" and "If you open your mind for me / You won't rely on open eyes to see" seemingly go missed because of pauses and interruptions. I wish reviewers would listen to the whole song, without the jarring discontinuities of pauses and comments, really focusing on the music and the lyrics and then comment afterward. They could rewind say "listen to this riff" or "check this drum solo" or "wow, these lyrics are really compelling" etc.

[@g3synth205]

This has a really epic sound to it. If you like epic-sounding songs/performances, check out Alter Bridge's "Words Darker Than Their Wings" Live At The Royal Albert Hall (OFFICIAL VIDEO)" Alter Bridge is the instrumentalists from the former band Creed (who were huge in the 90s to early 2000s) and a really amazing vocalist in Myles Kennedy. I think I may have already requested you do a song by them. Anyway, that performance is truly epic as well (backed with a full orchestra, etc.). Link, in case you consider it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIXZe2SKjrSFgMk

[@ChrisEchoes]

You mentioned Pink Floyd, well their first full length albums was produced by James Guthrie who for years has worked with and for Pink Floyd. Also the orchestral arrangement was done by Michael Kamen who also worked for Pink Floyd. If you like this then check out the album Empire this came from or Operation Mindcrime which is a storytelling album that should be listened to as a whole. Regarding the drumset: check out the live video version of Operation Mindcrime where you can see a similar drumset.

[@w.geoffreyspaulding6588]

Just came across another song I think you will love..... it’s by Savatage and it’s called A Handful of Rain.

[@discussdebate]

Queensryche was/is an awesome band... my favorite album is "Rage For Order" songs like I Will Remember = kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2aaiXhjaLeDm9U, Neue Regel = kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqHQlZqFm6mgnqc, The Killing Words = kzbin.info/www/bejne/infdkoxuob9kqKc, The Whisper = kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGmXZ596pLVjpM0 and Walk In The Shadows = kzbin.info/www/bejne/pICzg2ipZd2haLc. * On an EP (4 song release) here was their first breakout hit... Queen Of The Reich = kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2HChXuorb6mZ9k. The album "Operation Mindcrime" is probably their best selling album. .

[@tinywife8070]

was a great band xx

[@gwalia2112]

Another band that owe a huge amount to Rush, these guys love Rush. You should try Eyes of a Stranger.. Great tune. Ideally take time out for yourself and listen to Operation Mindcrime and Empire especially

[@troysaylors8884]

You have just listened to queensryches best easy listening song . They are NOT about easy listening! Listen to queen of the reich, the whole album operation mind crime , Empire and or jet city woman

[@michaelheyward7668]

Just as beautiful today as when it first debuted?

[@matthewdrake4385]

The whole Empire album was ahead of its time. Geoff Tate aka the singer has such a unique voice. IN this song he reminds me of Roger Waters from Pink Floyd, but if you go to their earlier songs, he had almost like Rob Halford type voice. You were close to the pronunciation of the band, Queens-rike.

[@Neonbob]

Love Queensryche. Checkout Walk In The Shadows song or their classic Take Hold Of The Fame Live

[@lsagls2791]

Please react to the live version during the MTV Music Awards 1992. Epic...

[@brianregan1]

LMAO, A LULLABY ... its a song about losing someone close to you and seeing them in your dreams. people do this when a loved one has passed they dream about them and science does not know if it is just the brain tricking ones mind in to dreaming about the loved one or is it the loved one coming to visit you in an alternate reality that we call sleep. in the song the singer Geoff Tate is saying it is the spirit of loved ones coming to visit in ones dream and if you master dream control you can have actual conversations with your loved one who has passed. it helps with the grieving process and puts one at ease knowing their loved one is not only safe, but also not experiencing any pain . and also has the ability to see us throughout every aspect of our lives . the dead keep close tabs on us and tell us what we need to know in our dreams. In fact there was a case study , documented of a husband losing his wife after 43 years of marriage and he would sleep all day and night 15 hours a day because he was communicating with his wife. his three children also had contact with their mother through their own dreams. their father passed away exactly 1 year to the day of his wife passing and he told his children weeks before he died he was going to be with their mother. and he and their mom would always be with them and see them when it was their turn to pass from this reality. years after their father passed they were still communicating with both their parents through dreams. and all three children are convinced they will see them both again when it is their turn to pass from this life in to the next. we are all eternal beings. life goes on after this one. this is why so many people who have passed momentarily have reported being greeted by family members who passed before they did. when they were brought back to this existence they knew in clear detail that it was their relatives they seen, and spoke with before they were brought back or revived . they also reported that having passed they now know that every living thing on earth is connected to every other living thing and there is a universal consciousness . as well as a creator. science has proven this to be a fact. Darwin's theory of evolution has been debunked. not only did we not evolve from apes, Lucy is not the source of our genes, DNA etc. and his theory of only the strong survive and life being based on confrontation was also debunked life is based on cooperation not conflict .

[@mmatthews90]

As plenty of others have said, you should do a full Operation Mindcrime reaction. One of the best metal albums ever made. Every song is incredible, as is the story.

[@bryanmartin1053]

Jet City Woman is good too

[@mouseshadow5828]

dream control

[@Farfignewton29]

You MUST react to the MTV live version of this. It’s better than the studio version.

[@Emilejg]

Please react to ...Queen of the Ryche.... By them

[@epicmage82]

Oh yeah. They are a great band that I even forget about. This song is a musical snuggie.

[@PowderedToastMan420]

Detrucci don't forget that Pearl Jam's new album will be released on the 27th. Just 4 days from now.✌

[@RC-mv7zz]

richard W ...and I’m really afraid of how it will sound. First two singles are soooo bad...

[@PowderedToastMan420]

@@RC-mv7zz they have mellowed with age. The two singles have grown on me over several listens.

[@Detrucci]

Ok we will have to check out one of these new songs :D

[@seledia]

I heard it on the radio once, and I started to search for the "new Pink Floyd song"

[@holo_gram_]

Its time to go for another QR reaction man

[@albertlemont5471]

Iron Maiden "Run to the hills" or "Number of the Beast" maybe.

[@PowderedToastMan420]

Detrucci I was your first like. Don't forget to check out SHINEDOWN. ✌

[@Detrucci]

Yes! shinedown cover of lynyrd skynyrd right? :)

[@PowderedToastMan420]

@@Detrucci yes please and thank you and sorry for being a pain in your ass.

[@markwayne143]

JET CITY WOMAN!!!

[@dianesmith7208]

Bruh you need a lighter! And a joint! Lmao

[@jed70]

Ok song, but far more mellow than their usual metal fare. Tons of great songs, but Operation: Mindcrime is one of the best concept albums ever - should do it cover to cover. I saw them a couple months ago and still sound amazing (with different but extremely talented vocalist).

[@codynorden2203]

Pearl Jam Corduroy

[@PowderedToastMan420]

Agree. We need more PJ.

[@inkoinfinity2]

Can you react to sometime around midnight by airborne toxic event

[@stevesugga2622]

I haven't had a chance to do anything

[@Ilikeryche]

So many good songs but Promised Land from the album Promised Land is a less popular tune that I like.

[@Billis75]

The live version of Queen of the Reich is really good, but to get into the club, find the official video for it. This was early-MTV, so videos were usually promotional items (they put the name of the group members in it, etc), and it's the best-worst Sci Fi music video in the history of ever.

[@michaelsandlin8602]

You have to do Oasis Wonderwall

[@gatesofvalhalla8136]

So sad they all fucked it up after Empire :-(

[@mickowen3318]

the MTV awards vid is much better 1991

[@happiedasie878]

Dream Theater

[@rickm1255]

One of my least fav songs of theirs, back when bands were demanded to put out a ballad or 2 on every record and at least one of those ballads would be pushed out as a single. These guys were a metal/prog band and a really good one at that. Like others have stated, Operation Mindcrime is mandatory listening, esp from beginning to end. Cheers!

[@michaelgeisdorf6641]

nunyo business ....... I’m a rock n roller from the late 70’s n 80’s but never really dug the metal sound as strange as that seems. This song on the other hand was an exceptional composition and really showed their talent. Most metal is more of an acquired taste as composition seems far more chaotic. This album certainly showcases the talent behind the instruments. This song however, is an instant stroke of our souls and clear beauty to our ears imho!

[@tonygallo2361]

do a fat line..wake up..lol

[@dwanpyrtle3134]

"I don't think I've ever heard something like this before." Ahem! You still haven't. Bad, bad, very bad pauses. You did NOT listen to any of the lyric, to understand any of the story. It makes me think maybe, you shouldn't try again.

[@Detrucci]

😂 thanks for the advice

[@dwanpyrtle3134]

You're welcome. It was advice. I've seen you do better, as evidenced by your Rush videos. I'm an aged dude (i don't call it old) and I get a kick out of seeing you young cats hear things for the first time. But better than that, is when you are 'listening' for the first time, thereby understanding all you hear. Keep up the good work. Keep on rockin'.

[@craighohensee2470]

First of all these people that are giving reactions should learn how to pronounce the name in the band go back to school

[@Detrucci]

🙄 thanks for your useless opinion

[@marleinasmom]

Thank the gods that despite such a major setback, you were still able to figure out which band it is. Excellent job piecing those clues together, Matlock.

[@frankemall]

This was in their wuss days! 83-88 was better.

[@RC-mv7zz]

Now you have to hear some metalcore, the almighty Norma Jean!! 🤘🤘🤘 You should check “Forever hurtling towards Andromeda”! This is an absolute smasher!