The songwriters of Dream Theater are up there with the lyrical talent of Bob Dylan, while their melodies remind you of the catchiness of The Beatles.
With a late-night vibe that is similar to that of Tom waits and "Kind of blue" era Miles Davis (but more "pure") they produce a type of "roots" music that is so authentic and honest that it would even turn "The Band" and Hank Williams into musical liars. Their guitar solos are raw and heartfelt and have a brilliant sing-along factor to them because of the "less is more" attitude of Petrucci's playing: they stick with you for the rest of your days: You won't get rid of his well chosen notes.
The average DT fan is a charismatic jazz-cat with a great love for for things that are "real" in life. Surrounded by "James Dean-cool" they hate sience fiction, mathematics and digital. They are extremely popular with the ladies because of their romantic urge and their ability to play "Dream Theater songs" on the piano for the girl by moonlight...
With a late-night vibe that is similar to that of Tom waits and "Kind of blue" era Miles Davis (but more "pure") they produce a type of "roots" music that is so authentic and honest that it would even turn "The Band" and Hank Williams into musical liars. Their guitar solos are raw and heartfelt and have a brilliant sing-along factor to them because of the "less is more" attitude of Petrucci's playing: they stick with you for the rest of your days: You won't get rid of his well chosen notes.
The average DT fan is a charismatic jazz-cat with a great love for for things that are "real" in life. Surrounded by "James Dean-cool" they hate sience fiction, mathematics and digital. They are extremely popular with the ladies because of their romantic urge and their ability to play "Dream Theater songs" on the piano for the girl by moonlight...
Taken from Jack Kerouac's "On the Road": "Rawlins and I decided to sharp up for the big night. "latch on to some of these towels and razors and we'll spruce up a bit. Let's dig some dream theater and check out some cute dolls..."
Bob Dylan on Dream Theater: The first time I heard Dream Theater on AM radio back in '56, I knew that I would never work for the man..."
Bob Dylan on Dream Theater: The first time I heard Dream Theater on AM radio back in '56, I knew that I would never work for the man..."
by Hans Hitmachine August 26, 2005
by gods tool April 12, 2005
A prog-metal band hailing from the New York area, have been around for almost 20 years. A band that a lot of people would not like if they heard them. Most of their songs are over 10 minutes long, over the top musicianship, long jams, nothing that could possibly reach the mainstream audience in this day and age. However, they have a large cult follwoing all over the world for those who can tolerate this kind of music, myself included. Influenced by prog acts like Yes, Rush, Pink Floyd, and King Crimson, with the crushing metal of Metallica, Megadeth, Iron Maiden, and Black Sabbath, Dream theater has forged a sound that has brought them to the top of progressive music and are the true definition of prog-metal. If you're into prog music and enjoy metal, give Dream Theater a listen and perhaps you will join the cult.
by Paul January 8, 2005
Progressive metal band that has existed since 1985, famed for their instrumental prowess and compositional skill. Its three core members, guitarist John Petrucci, bassist John Myung, and drummer Mike Portnoy were students at the Berklee College of Music. They are perhaps the only prog-metal band to be signed to a major label. Nay-sayers claim that DT's music is nothing but pretentious wankery. With one or two brief exceptions, the above accusation is outright farcical.
by Robert the Bruce April 14, 2005
One of the best bands ever created - PERIOD.
Rikki Nadir is one of the people that has no taste in music, and he probably listens to all american rejects and green day. ROFL.
www.dreamtheaterforums.com
Rikki Nadir is one of the people that has no taste in music, and he probably listens to all american rejects and green day. ROFL.
www.dreamtheaterforums.com
Me: Sup rikki!!! That dream theater concert was amazing!
Rikki Nadir: Dream theater sucks d00d! I'm retarted and love all american rejects and green day.
Me: I'm going to kick your ass.
Rikki Nadir: Dream theater sucks d00d! I'm retarted and love all american rejects and green day.
Me: I'm going to kick your ass.
by ROFL ROfl OMg ROFL ROFL gg rofl pwnt! December 2, 2006
Utter crap. Bombastic nonsense from a bunch of guys that raided Fabio's wardrobe, Queen's (or think Angel crossed with ELP) sense of restraint, warmed over Vai/Satriani riffing, served up with an overdose of ultra-seriousness. A must for all to avoid.
Dream Theater are boring pseuds.
by Rikki Nadir October 12, 2005
July 30th is Dream Theater Day in Utah, as proclaimed by Governor of Utah after seeing them in Salt Lake City in the Chaos in Motion tour.
by H. S. November 5, 2007