In terms of Dream Theater... I would love to see you play that badass section in Stream of Consciousness from around the 2:00 - 4:30 mark... one of my favorite all time Dream Theater moments, lol.
Train of Thought is absolutely INSANE as far as guitar goes. I actually just listened to it today haha seemed like John had to respond to Mike's insane drumming on SDOIT 😜🤘🏼
Fucking love these solo covers! Dream Theater - Constant Motion Dream Theater - Stream of Consciousness Chelsea Grin - Dust to Dust Born of Osiris - Behold
Frodojack You don't have to play fast to play well. Slow and melodic guitar work has a place too (and it's actually more enjoyable than shredding in my opinion). Don't be discouraged by your playing speed and just try to have some fun :)
When I think of a crazy Dream Theater solo, I think of the solo from In the Presence of Enemies pt II. Galneryus has been mentioned, and in particular, the solo from Destiny. The solos from Destiny- bass, keys, guitar, ALL of them- are nuts. You should definitely try the solo from Destiny. Keyboard solos have also been mentioned. I'd like to propose the third from Elysium, by Stratovarius. It's a well loved solo, and I think it would translate well to guitar. And while we're on Elysium, the third guitar solo is pretty freakin' awesome, as well.
Fantastic job! I've been watching your videos for 4 years or so and I never expected to see a DT cover but i was pleasantly surprised to see this in my sub box
One of my favorite songs, off my favorite album of my favorite band. I can't believe you actually got around to doing one and I'm even more in awe that you looked like you were actually struggling. Love JP, love your work. This was great
Wish Train of Thought got more recognition for being one of their BEST albums! It's my favourite album and I've been trying to learn how to play all the guitar parts for years and still have the hardest time with This Dying Soul's outro and these solo/unison sections from In The Name of God. Really great cover dude!!! Would love to see you attempt Stream of Consciousness's solo one day too.
+MrGuitarMadness95 not really, I for one could never do this as my finger joints are really stiff from being fractured and broken so many times (Via la Ice Hokey!). And don't be surprised at how many people don't have the hand eye coordination needed to do this.
Well, that´s a personal situation of yours(which is really sad tbh), still, I believe that you would be able to achieve those goals if you properly aim for them and work hard! The only real limitation in music is your mind and Jason Becker is the living proof of that!
So glad you did this, this was when DT was awesome to listen to and my favorite album from them by far. Really nice to see my one of my favorite YT'ers doing a solo of one of my favorite bands
Salute for you, this song is meaning for me. You are best learner. 1:29 is showing your SMART think, when your right hand tap that note !!!. AMAZING !!!!!!!!!
I have a few ideas for solo challenges: Jason Becker: serrena arpeggios Guthrie Govan: Fives solo Shawn Lane: Rice with the angles solo ( I can't imagine anyone can play that, but if there is anyone it is you.) Rusty Cooley: Left to Follow solo
Nicely done! I'd love to see you do the solos from Megadeth's "Hangar 18" or Judas Priest's "Painkiller" or if you really wanna go for it, DragonForce's "Heroes Of Our Time"!
I am mesmerized by your hard work mate. I am not a musician, and was certainly not a metal fan, but you have changed all that. All the very best from Australia, keep stringing and making people happy.
I love Dream Theater so much that they inspired me to get into teaching music and I got a tattoo of the majesty symbol. You nailed this PERFECTLY. Great job. I love all your work.
I did not appreciate the complexicity of the solo until I saw you playing it., It was just standard-all-over-the-top-petrucci-sophisticated to my ears. :D
HOLYFUCK. his left hand is so perfect. so little momentum going on. i would go as far as saying, that he even might got a better technique than petrucci himself. its just flawless.
this is my favorite song from DT. this solo is so ridiculous. its doesn't seem like he's playing it fast enough lol just like a half step down on the tempo or something. still amazing and would take me years of practice to even play this small part of the song.
wow those high notes O_o ... my old guitar, i couldn't even use those haha... and you just tap away at them. You must have some really awesome guitars to keep that kind of range. Great job, i don't know the original but i loved it.
Dream Theater have a lot of talent and many great songs. A mix of heavy and light. They are the ones who got me into Prog Metal. "Train of Thought" is a good album to introduce you to them.
Then there is Systematic Chaos, with probably my favorite DT song, "In the Presence of Enemies" (its a two parter on the album) Metropolis Pt 1, Pull me Under, Octavarium... I could go on and on. If you enjoy music played well/with talent, and/or if you play an instrument, Dream Theater can provide some interesting songs.
That's definitely a Dream Theater piece. Gets super repetitive before it finally changes up. And don't get me wrong, they are great. Just saw them live recently!
How could anyone give this a thumbs down. He nailed it! I get it that it may not be your preferred style. But he nailed it regardless and that alone deserves a thumbs up.
Next, please do Michael Romeo's solo from legend, from the new Symphony X album underworld. It's short, less than a couple of minutes, definitely doable by you! :)
lol I think this was literally only the second video where Eric wasn't smiling while he was playing because he was concentrating so hard (the other being his epic Moonlight Sonata rendition).
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Request, Wintersun's Winter Madness solo
InsomniacMatt I was just about to comment that too, either Winter Madness or Death and the healing.
Both excellent choices and two of my favourite guitar solos
InsomniacMatt I would say Winter madness would be harder but death and the healing has gotta be one of the most beautiful solos ever.
I tried this on the first video, no response. But now!! This is our chance to shine bois! Winter madness! GO
Team 'Winter Madness' for the win!
Smells Like Teen Spirit solo. Good luck
Hahaha. Or Metallica - St Anger.
*sigh, unzips*
wasn't that solo played on the shotgun?
Max Power it absolutely was
😂😂😂😂😂
Eric's smile disappeared for the first time. This is what a John Petrucci solo does to you.
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I return here every so often to witness this exact spectacle.
I love this dude he has the happiest fucking smile in every video he does. I mean you can tell that he loves this shit.
OK, it's completely absurd how effortless you make this look.
Yay dream theater is my favorite band
Same here
Same here as well
Equal
Death - The Flesh And The Power It Holds
YES
THIS
TRIVIUT I love it but I think there are more hard songs like Living Monstrosity or Vacant Planets from Death
Damn that solo is insane
I'd forgotten how Atari games sounded until now.
In terms of Dream Theater... I would love to see you play that badass section in Stream of Consciousness from around the 2:00 - 4:30 mark... one of my favorite all time Dream Theater moments, lol.
Mr. Nerve Damage Yes Please
The whole Train of Thought record is one of my favorite Dream Theater "moment".
Kom'rk Ordo
No doubt... I'll always love that album.
Train of Thought is absolutely INSANE as far as guitar goes. I actually just listened to it today haha seemed like John had to respond to Mike's insane drumming on SDOIT 😜🤘🏼
Mr. Nerve Damage I think if I wanted him to another Dream Theater solo, it would be either Under a Glass Moon, or Constant Motion.
I honestly haven't been keeping up with this channel as much lately.... But I see dream theater, I watch lmao
Animals As Leaders -"CAFO"
JUST DO IT
Jacob Valencia You mean Tosin Abasi -CAFO -^
Jacob Valencia YES
Master of Muppets what?
Eirik Bevektg I think it's because Tosin writes all the music or something like that.
Fucking love these solo covers!
Dream Theater - Constant Motion
Dream Theater - Stream of Consciousness
Chelsea Grin - Dust to Dust
Born of Osiris - Behold
Well, I'm going to throw away my guitar now.
Frodojack Or you could practice your ass off and prove to yourself you can play it too...
Stefan Buchala
Sorry, I have arthritis and tendon issues that limit my speed.
Frodojack You don't have to play fast to play well. Slow and melodic guitar work has a place too (and it's actually more enjoyable than shredding in my opinion). Don't be discouraged by your playing speed and just try to have some fun :)
The Beach Bois
Thanks, I'll try not to give up. Just can only play so long before the hands start swelling and hurting. Will do my best.
Just take it slow man. There's no rush at all.
When I think of a crazy Dream Theater solo, I think of the solo from In the Presence of Enemies pt II.
Galneryus has been mentioned, and in particular, the solo from Destiny. The solos from Destiny- bass, keys, guitar, ALL of them- are nuts. You should definitely try the solo from Destiny.
Keyboard solos have also been mentioned. I'd like to propose the third from Elysium, by Stratovarius. It's a well loved solo, and I think it would translate well to guitar. And while we're on Elysium, the third guitar solo is pretty freakin' awesome, as well.
Fantastic job! I've been watching your videos for 4 years or so and I never expected to see a DT cover but i was pleasantly surprised to see this in my sub box
One of my favorite songs, off my favorite album of my favorite band. I can't believe you actually got around to doing one and I'm even more in awe that you looked like you were actually struggling. Love JP, love your work. This was great
Wish Train of Thought got more recognition for being one of their BEST albums! It's my favourite album and I've been trying to learn how to play all the guitar parts for years and still have the hardest time with This Dying Soul's outro and these solo/unison sections from In The Name of God. Really great cover dude!!! Would love to see you attempt Stream of Consciousness's solo one day too.
"Wow.... You're. Amazing. Dude"
"Thanks.... I like to play"
Ting.
One of my favorite solos from one of my favorite bands! And you absolutely nailed it!
it would be cool to hear you do Perpetual Burn (Jason Becker)
Thanks to Erock and fans now I have another group I'm a fan of. I hadn't heard of Dream Theatre before... Great stuff.
Dream Theater's my favorite band! Awesome song to do a solo challenge for! Great work!
I almost can't comprehend how wildly talented you are...like, how?? Cool video btw
bruh practice
practice isn't enough. Not everybody will be able to get to his skill level.
Everybody will with the proper practice routine...
+MrGuitarMadness95 not really, I for one could never do this as my finger joints are really stiff from being fractured and broken so many times (Via la Ice Hokey!). And don't be surprised at how many people don't have the hand eye coordination needed to do this.
Well, that´s a personal situation of yours(which is really sad tbh), still, I believe that you would be able to achieve those goals if you properly aim for them and work hard! The only real limitation in music is your mind and Jason Becker is the living proof of that!
this could go on for hours and I'd still keep listening to it. more of the same plz! great riff!
You are a genious.
Keep on your amazing play, each of your works is fantastic. It's so wonderful to listen to them !
Erock Petrucci , sick. Seemless on the meter changes, awesome..
A Wintersun or Symphony X solo would be right up your alley.
Awesome cover! I just LOVE the bass in this song so much!
thanks a million. I was so eagerly waiting for this. This solo has to be my favorite from DT and probably in my top 3 of all time
So glad you did this, this was when DT was awesome to listen to and my favorite album from them by far. Really nice to see my one of my favorite YT'ers doing a solo of one of my favorite bands
Nice! Petrucci is insanely clean with his solos and that was the best cover of his that I have heard!
I love that you have the Petrucci propped leg style going there, good stuff man.
Try a galneryus or Jupiter solo, guaranteed mind blown
Galneryus-Destiny !
Achilles A. Hunting for your dream is better ☺️ imo
Destiny's interlude/solo is a top notch challenge, just that ;)
Guys, the clear winner for Galneryus solos is Angel of Salvation.
Either of Destiny, Emotions, Save you, A Far-Off Distance or Angel Of Salvation
How about Jordan by Buckethead? Also nice cover dude!
Yes! This is my favorite Dream Theater album! Thank you so much!
Salute for you, this song is meaning for me. You are best learner. 1:29 is showing your SMART think, when your right hand tap that note !!!. AMAZING !!!!!!!!!
Holy crap this is a surprise! Didn't expect to see you play my favorite solo from Dream Theater, listened to it hundreds and hundreds of times.
Not even a minute in and it's already amazing! Great work!
This is for the first time i saw him sit and give this much focus to play a solo
I have a few ideas for solo challenges:
Jason Becker: serrena arpeggios
Guthrie Govan: Fives solo
Shawn Lane: Rice with the angles solo ( I can't imagine anyone can play that, but if there is anyone it is you.)
Rusty Cooley: Left to Follow solo
Awesome!! We asked for DT and erock delivered!!
Nicely done!
I'd love to see you do the solos from Megadeth's "Hangar 18" or Judas Priest's "Painkiller" or if you really wanna go for it, DragonForce's "Heroes Of Our Time"!
1:07 - sounds like a spooky stage theme from some NES video game lol
I am mesmerized by your hard work mate. I am not a musician, and was certainly not a metal fan, but you have changed all that.
All the very best from Australia, keep stringing and making people happy.
Some Wintersun stuff would be really cool
I love that you uploaded a video while I was watching your videos!
one of my favorite guitar solos, well done.
I love Dream Theater so much that they inspired me to get into teaching music and I got a tattoo of the majesty symbol. You nailed this PERFECTLY. Great job. I love all your work.
1 Dislike, must be John Petrucci
4 dislikes now. John must've roped in his bandmates.
TheHokkaidogaijin now 9
Nameless #MáfiaEspartana they're making more accounts
NO, its Muneyuki
and his 71 other accounts
Now i understand why John said : Im scared of some guitar covers
Hope this is another awesome year with your metal awesomeness
My gawd.... there aren't many people that can be trusted with a Petrucci solo..... but you're just amazing
Please do a cover of the whole song!! We need more DT in our lives xD love you @331erock keep on rocking my dude! \m/
Do Powerslave by iron maiden please!!!
Good song but too easy
Yeah, guess so ;)
Alex Skolnick version not too easy.
Easy for him but the solo is still so good to hear
Good Lord that was sweet!! One of the best covers out there, if not the best! :D
Men this is sick, plus i love Dream theater, this song is one of my favourites.
Perpetual burn - Jason becker
You know shit is getting serious when he stands down.Awesome solo, you nailed it!
I did not appreciate the complexicity of the solo until I saw you playing it., It was just standard-all-over-the-top-petrucci-sophisticated to my ears. :D
that solo is so amazing i love DT , they were my first ever concert and i cought a plectrum in mid air aswell :D
You should try Into the Mouth of Hell We March by Trivium next
This is really challenging!
So prayers have been heard! You are just outstanding, I have huge respect for your skills and dedication. Happy New Year, Eric!
Nailed it! Would love to see Selkies solo by Between The Buried And Me
HOLYFUCK. his left hand is so perfect. so little momentum going on. i would go as far as saying, that he even might got a better technique than petrucci himself. its just flawless.
this is my new favorite section
Holy shit !!!! You're good ! I mean, you're really insanely good ! Hats off mate !
Can you save some of that talent for us mortals?
this is my favorite song from DT. this solo is so ridiculous. its doesn't seem like he's playing it fast enough lol just like a half step down on the tempo or something. still amazing and would take me years of practice to even play this small part of the song.
Me encanta ver tus vídeos, el hecho de que toques tan bien y siempre tengas una sonrisa me anima a seguir tocando, saludos desde México!
Dream Theater - The Dance Of Eternity / Full band challenge
request: anything from between the buried and me!
Dream theater isn't easy to play but you killed that solo. fucking love that album
Play any solo by Angra; The Shadow Hunter, Extreme dream, Nothing to say, Angels and demons, Waiting silence.. man the list goes on and on
wow those high notes O_o ... my old guitar, i couldn't even use those haha... and you just tap away at them. You must have some really awesome guitars to keep that kind of range. Great job, i don't know the original but i loved it.
keeperoflenneth you should definitely check it out. (Mostly) anything by Dream Theater is great, but that song is just insane
Dream Theater have a lot of talent and many great songs. A mix of heavy and light.
They are the ones who got me into Prog Metal. "Train of Thought" is a good album to introduce you to them.
will do! :)
Then there is Systematic Chaos, with probably my favorite DT song, "In the Presence of Enemies" (its a two parter on the album)
Metropolis Pt 1, Pull me Under, Octavarium... I could go on and on.
If you enjoy music played well/with talent, and/or if you play an instrument, Dream Theater can provide some interesting songs.
Jason H +1 there. Train of Thought was my introduction and boy was it good.
The Dance Of Eternity Cover plz??!!?!?!
0 seconds into this song and I love it already DREAM THEATER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That's definitely a Dream Theater piece. Gets super repetitive before it finally changes up.
And don't get me wrong, they are great. Just saw them live recently!
How could anyone give this a thumbs down. He nailed it!
I get it that it may not be your preferred style. But he nailed it regardless and that alone deserves a thumbs up.
Oh my god. So clean.. maybe too much.
Great Mr.ERic !
Those sweeps were clean as hell.
Golden Resurrection - The Final Day... amazing solo to
one of my top favourite solos
that moment when you see him sit down hype is real
Apache by The Shadows. Hank knows how to make his guitar sing.
You make this look effortless.
damn dude. freaking nailed that solo
Request: Tender Surrender, Steve Vai (main solo).
FUCK YEAH! \m/ love Dream Theater
Through the fire and flames
too easy for him.
Floods or DOMINATION by Pantera would be cool!
Next, please do Michael Romeo's solo from legend, from the new Symphony X album underworld. It's short, less than a couple of minutes, definitely doable by you! :)
his playing looks so effortless
Kalmah - The Blind Leader, or Hades. Too many good Kalmah solos. I know you already did They Will Return in the Megaman track. Super Legit!
Legendary status! Great work bro!!
speed lives mab!
lol I think this was literally only the second video where Eric wasn't smiling while he was playing because he was concentrating so hard (the other being his epic Moonlight Sonata rendition).
You could do some Symphony X.
Great challenge ! Great solo! Great song! Great job awesome video !
nice, love Dream Theater, the fact that you didn't break your guitar on that solo lol.
Have you done Selkies by Between The Buried and Me yet?