Redhead Reaction to Dream Theater - This Dying Soul with Lyrics [Live at Budokan]

[@scifimonkey3]

So many bands claim ‘the best’ drummer, guitarist,bass player,keys player, but the truth is that they were all in one band.

[@MarcVanLaere-zr5im]

True, but Rush comes very close. 👍🤘

[@gregorykenfield3134]

THIS band!!!!

[@patricksnow5326]

Mike and John P. both sing backing vocals Red. Love your reactions Red!

[@cgbyrobert]

I really love how you grasp the emotional stringence and intelligence produced in this work of art. This is not another metal band. This is and has ever since 1985 been the next level.

[@fabiochristoforo]

The most extraordinary band on the planet. No doubt about it.

[@timhutchinson8485]

I think this song was part of a 12-part series that spreads across several of their albums, representing the 12 Step Program.

[@jurtmcgurt6969]

The ending run is still so damn insane

[@timhutchinson8485]

So glad that you can really hear the bass in this. As a bassist myself, John Myung is one of the carvings on the Mt Rushmore of bass for me.

[@ctbhaley]

This is part of a series of songs across a few albums written by Mike Portnoy collectively called the 12 step suite. He wrote it/them as part of his recovery.

[@sumonjamal1653]

This was Part 2 of the "12 Step suite" by Dream Theater... This performance was from 2004 in Japan's Nippon Budokan Hall, released in '04 as a triple live CD & concert DVD 'Live at Budokan' w/ James LaBrie (vocals), John Petrucci (guitar), John Myung (bass), Jordan Rudess (keyboards) and Mike Portnoy (drums)... They did record Part 3 ('The root of all evil') live for the 2006 live album/ DVD 'Score'.

One of my absolute favourite bands of all time. I'm going to see them for the 12th time on November 8th in Stockholm, Sweden. This is after the return of Mike Portnoy and the 5th time I see him with Dream Theater. Can't wait!

[@T1hitsTheHighestNote]

Jag med!

[@Thorsvej99]

Dear Readhededneighbor, brilliant that you went into the lyrics and meaning in this song - the complexities of life, when people are struggling with addictions. Dream Theater all kinds of problems in our lives, experiences in our lives into music and lyrics. Also the different issues with mental disturbances. This sets them apart from most other bands

[@sumonjamal1653]

Dream Theater will be on tour in the USA Feb/ March of 2025 in support of their upcoming album and 40th anniversary tour. I would suggest wearing earplugs cos Dream Theater is LOUD in concert! 🤘🤘🔥🔥

[@BigIsk52]

Love watching your Dream Theater journey. I hope you keep going. ☮🤘

[@LASBATSARNAUD]

Dream theater is just an ufo in the planet Metal, virtuosity, genious and so so cretiv and influent! This guys since 1985 invented the Prog metal. This song is a pure delight and alos such powerfull. It's a part of the history of the drummer Mike Portnoy who suffers like me of alchoholism.

[@barryadams-d3x]

Thx for introducing me to their music. I had the misperception of a basic band to a deep progressive sound

[@texassendero4901]

WOW, That was wild and so controlled at the same time. It was Great as always Red I love we can see the wheels turning in your brain during these and it is a compliment to how well you can concentrate with everything going on at once you are amazing to me ❤❤#dreamtheater #dreamtheaterreaction #12stepsuite #reaction #redheadedneighbor #bestreactor #redsarmy #beautifulfuncountrygirl #33K #heartofgoldwithmetalinhersoul #bestbadjokes #Rushcrush

[@619superbadmovie]

they all went to music collage that is why they are so wonderful

[@matthewpshostak]

huh, ive loved this song since 05. i can tell you ive heard it over 200 times. easy. i never realized this song is legitimately about me. (and a million others). but i never realized this had anything to do with me,

[@rusbell2981]

My 3 favorite bands in this world are Rush, Dream Theater and Porcupine Tree. All such deep bands musically and lyrically.

[@Roddrummer]

Check out Devin Townsend, and add a fourth artist.

[@jurtmcgurt6969]

In the presence of enemies part 1 and 2 live! Or ministory of lost souls live!

[@fyighfreak]

10:16 dunno if anyone pointed this out but he's actually been singling almost the whole time lol. That was Petrucci singing the delayed double.

[@yepyepmaybe]

our drummer used to play these on the way to practice and buddy rich he was obsessed😆

[@matthewpshostak]

i see the fire is lit. youre gonna be in for a real shock when you go see them live. dont expect to see another woman for miles.

[@mikeconway9849]

Great reaction, Red! I've had very limited exposure to Dream Theater, but this was nice.

[@arpeggioblues5924]

as a long seasoned musician and player.. These guys are musician's musicians.. They are all virtuosos on there instruments and song writing.. Personally, bar none, these guys are untouchable. My opion..

[@mattmid7012]

Well that was excellent!

[@francoacevedo6994]

my favorite song of Dream Theater!!! they are an amazing band

[@marcmetz5597]

Really great reaction!!! This is my favorite song in the 12-step suite, and the song that really grabbed me and made me a fan for the rest of my life. Some fun Rush-related facts: The band came up with their first band name, "Majesty", while waiting in line to get Rush tickets and talking about how some of Rush's music was so majestic. When making decisions or seeking direction, Dream Theater's motto has always been WWRD - "What Would Rush Do?" Rush's influence is really pervasive in their music. Some of the most Rushy songs are "The Looking Glass" and "The Best of Times". They have covered Rush songs (mostly live), but here is a studio cover of Xanadu: kzbin.info/www/bejne/goGTemyCm8iHoq8

[@Pulsed101]

Dream Theater released a new song since Mike Portnoys return. It's pretty cool.

[@Bourberic]

This is why they have been my favorite since 93. By then Rush had changed and this music was harder and the drumming oh the drumming!

[@roydavis5222]

I believe John was voted the best bass player in THE WORLD

[@muzakir7936]

seems you got some flashback, i feel you

[@michaelwilson9449]

Both Mike Portnoy and John Petrucci (the guitar player, not to be confused with John Myung the bassist) are both the backup vocalists. When Mike left the band, John was the only one left to sing the background vocals. Dream Theater are the most talented, polished, tight progressive metal band in existence. Hands down. Cheers 🇨🇦.

[@T1hitsTheHighestNote]

I've forgotten how loud the bass/low the guitar is in this mix.

[@davidmazylewski368]

Reminds me of Cacophony their album Speed Metal Symphony. Dream Theater never disappoints. Great reaction video!

[@dalejohnson2047]

@@davidmazylewski368 yes Marty and Jason becker’s musical masterpiece

[@Giovane38]

This music is insane 🔥🤘🏻

[@thatsnice99]

The instrumental in the middle of this song is the hardest 1 min of DT ever.

[@aldinrazzuri8005]

complete the puzzle,and face the boss of twelve step suite 🤟🏽🔥

[@B.P-m2q]

Good and amazing music. I love it.

[@progoholic]

And another great reaction. I was just waiting to see your gorgeous head explode... Thank God that didn't happen. But it's really sad to see that your follow-up reaction to "The Root of all Evil" seems to be blocked nearly world-wide. At least I couldn't find any VPN server where it wasn't blocked. If I were in your position, I would try and contact fellow reactor Doug Helvering (The Daily Doug). He seems to have quite a good contact with Jordan Rudess. Maybe they can help you to get your stuff unblocked... With love from Germany, Prog O'Holic PS.: I strongly hope that these block won't discourage you...

[@sergepepin1601]

top 3 favorite band scene from a memory is a masterpeice

[@dalejohnson2047]

Well if you like these guys I’ll throw out another suggestion try symphony X you’ll like it I’m pretty sure, the odyssey it’s homers odyssey put to music

[@619superbadmovie]

In one of your videos, what did the name what did they what did the band get their name? I can answer that for you they got their name from a movie theater Elton in California. It was called Dream Theater so there you go.

[@allengray5748]

🤟🏼🎸🤙🏼 ALL great players but gotts to give Mike Portnoy a shout. There is a Tribute to RUSH CD I have with several groups and musicians and Mike plays drums on all but 3 songs!!! The album is called WORKING MAN put out by Magna Carta. Great Reaction Neighbor! Peace 🕊️☮️♾️😎

[@nedrini1055]

Hell yes! Thank you!

[@balticstain7150]

Brilliant band and musicianship Try also a band....ozric tentacles..... an English instrumental band ...

[@Aussiecris214]

Well done ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@felipecampos3045]

if you are enjoying prog metal there are two bands you absolutely must listen to as well Ayreon and pain of salvation, listen to pain of salvation - iter impius martius nauticus ii live, it will give you goosebumps

[@derekpetersen7571]

NOW At wits end

[@johndehner101]

There is an ongoing dispute over loyalty payments between YT, SESAC, WMG, etc. at the moment, resulting in songs being blocked, hidden or whatever. Let's just hope they reach an agreement sooner rather than later!

[@beldin2987]

My favorite Dream Theater stuff was always when they sounded a lot like Pink Floyd, like this one : Dream Theater - The Spirit Carries On (Metropolis Pt. 2, Live at New York, 2000) kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6ikZ2iKit-hpc0 Oh, and then they even did that, a complete life version of the whole"Dark Side of the Moon" album, and it quite great : kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYbShpyjbLx6rdE And then there is "Best of Times", i just love love love the guitar solos from that one,

[@antieau333]

I was waiting to see when you'd get to some Dream Theater. I know that you've already reviewed some of their stuff. There is no way to be a RUSH fan and not check out Dream Theater. I've been a RUSH fan for 40 years now and I have seen them Live 11 times. GBOAT! Dream Theater is Great too but I like the original Band and Drummer Mike Portnoy, not to say that Mike Mangini isn't good, he's just not Portnoy. Check out "The Count of Tuscany" with Mike Portnoy playing You'll love it.

[@rusbell2981]

Have you made it to Porcupine Tree or Steven Wilson's solo work yet?

[@lukegoffkat]

Wow, are they talking about Trump? It certainly fits his life. Just halfway in and it was the first thing I could relate the words to. Why don't I know this song?? Fantastic!

[@ironcz6679]

Nope, they (or rather their drummer Mike Portnoy, as he wrote the lyrics) talk about struggle with alcoholism. This song essentially covers steps 4 and 5 of Alcoholics Anonymous program, and is second in series of five songs (called "12 step suite"), centered around the entire 12-step program and Portnoy's alcoholism battle

[@lukegoffkat]

@@ironcz6679 Hey, Thanks!

[@jhawkkw87]

A shame the root of all evil video got claimed by WMG and is now blocked.

[@douglaschap3842]

If you like Dream Theater, you should really give a listen to....TILES......

[@Roddrummer]

You MUST discover Devin Townsend. Start with the EMG TV version of 'Kingdom', then do the Royal Albert Hall version of 'Deadhead', then go from there....

[@timhutchinson8485]

As much as I love DT, I feel like I enjoy James' voice less and less as I rediscover their music.

[@utubberize]

Red your a good soul....

[@michaelpebbles6243]

I told ya!!! you have gotten the BUG.. You will Never listen to Music the same. I tried to warn you. This rabbit hole is so deep you'll be entangled for years. 65% of there Live stuff is like this. This was when they were in Japan. They are Japan's #1 Bands ever.. They produce bands in Japan to sound like Dream Theater. Good luck with your venture with DT. I'll be right here with by your side.