This album becomes more and more enjoyable as I learn about all the concepts that are layered together. Just listened to the whole thing again today, gets better with each listen.
Hey John and Jordan - I really appreciate these videos, getting to see your compositional techniques and about your writing process. I'm sure many others feel the same way!
It's amazing to hear all these techniques for writing music from such great musicians! I learnt a lot from these videos, I really hope to see more in the future and learn more from you :)
These episodes make me wonder how a stripped-back arrangement of The Astonishing would work. Like a more personal, low-key tour? I know the show and the extravagance is half the point, but I feel like these minimalist explorations capture the little details and touches where they might otherwise be lost. John and Jordan are obviously enjoying it too, so why not?
I don't know if one of the sublime themes is Nefarayus's theme but that has some mean and badass riffs and melodies. Oh man I'm waiting for it. I bet it's the last one they'll put up =D
I've always loved dream theater(fav song is mirror) i think this video is awesome for aspiring musicians, I might know nothing about notes, but im still having fun :o
Nice of you to do these kind of insight videos, but please, put some effort into video audio. I can here more background noise than anything else... :)
Two of my most respected musicians but the sound mix leaves a lot to be desired, dialogue is too quiet and then the guitar jumps you out of your seat. Good video otherwise, thanks guys
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This album becomes more and more enjoyable as I learn about all the concepts that are layered together. Just listened to the whole thing again today, gets better with each listen.
i never got into this album, maybe i should try again
Really nice series of episodes, can't wait to see the rest of them.
Hey John and Jordan -
I really appreciate these videos, getting to see your compositional techniques and about your writing process. I'm sure many others feel the same way!
SBash64 not
Didnt know that yoda and chewbacca are musicians too
Thank you DT for taking the time to put these up. LOVE them!!
Say Faythe's Theme ten times fast ? That would be...
...*Astonishing*
bruh
face team
This whole album is unbelievable. A lot of DT fans hate it because it’s so not typical DT. Give it a chance
This album deserved a live DVD from the tour (someday). It is really astonishing!
I listen to the album 3x a day
I Love Love Love it and Dream Theater Is Amazing. Thank You For Being Amazing.
Yay I was looking forward to more of these after seeing episode 1! Thanks for continuing the series
They said they'd do an episode for each of the main themes, so there'll be a few of them by the end :)
Two huge genius together... Astonishing result!!! I love this series...
Loved listening to the process of these guys, they have something to teach any musician whether you like their music or not. Please continue!
Please make this a musical. This album deserves it.
keep doing these! I love to hear how you put concepts together. Amazing work!
14:57 AHAHAHA look at Rudess and Petrucci faces... JP is human!! First time he fails a note!
Myxolidian b6 is my favourite scale
i love both them make this instrument , like a harmony and such a beautiful... connect each other feeling... love it...
simply ASTONISHING!! Amazing DT!
bahrit kharakor astonishingly bad
still waiting for Nafaryus and Three Days
still waiting for Three Nafaryuses
i rather have three faythe
especially if they're played by Lzzy Hale.
I love that you're doing these talks, but surely you can get better sound quality in future. Please?
Great stuff thanks to John and Jordan for taking the time to do these videos so talented
I love this so much. It highlights the genius of this album, and the musical skill and knowledge of the players. Great job!
plz keep doin these..I absolutely love them.they feel so personal and non produced
i wanna see these kind of discussions with Myung and Mangini combo!!
Love everyone of theses so far.
It's amazing to hear all these techniques for writing music from such great musicians! I learnt a lot from these videos, I really hope to see more in the future and learn more from you :)
I definitely didn't like their new stuff but just seein them talking about music and how they created this is marvelous.
What a great series on the writing of the best concept album of all time! Thanks John and Jordan for this outstanding achievement in rock cinema!
Really interesting stuff! Thanks for sharing those info with us! :)
Did you guys record this series in... bathroom?
i really enjoy these. more analysis and tutorials on how to play them coming soon!
really loving that wizard's hat
LOVE this album❤️
THIS ALBUM HAS A GORGEOUS GREAT AND LOVELY MELODIES...
MORE EPISODES PLEASE!!!
yeah, !!! great work guys! i will return to study with this beautiful album!! saludos! desde COrdoba Argentina!!
John sings! :D
i love these guys so much
can't wait for the episode about " A New Beginning" !!!
These episodes make me wonder how a stripped-back arrangement of The Astonishing would work. Like a more personal, low-key tour?
I know the show and the extravagance is half the point, but I feel like these minimalist explorations capture the little details and touches where they might otherwise be lost.
John and Jordan are obviously enjoying it too, so why not?
I love Disney Metal :D
Great musicians i love how you can see the fun their having writing together. Thats amazing :-)
im loving these videos, very interesting
I really love this song.
It's fun to watch you at work
siempre digo q,es tremenda banda no hay q buscar nada mas
Awesome. What an album!
So much wisdom..
7:20 5:43 11:08
I like how LaBrie's face appears from behind the curtain at 14:50.
How can somebody dislike this? What's not to like????
Praise God, for these musical genius.
I love the Astonishing!
Is this replacing Half In The Bag ?
Uh, I've just watched their Blair Witch HitB, wtf?!
huh?
Hack!
rofl where did the Half in the Bag, Redlettermedia reference come from? XD
they love this music! and so do i
HEAVEN'S COVE WITH 12 MINUTES MINIMUM!!! DON'T MAKE ME START A PETITION!!!
I don't know if one of the sublime themes is Nefarayus's theme but that has some mean and badass riffs and melodies. Oh man I'm waiting for it. I bet it's the last one they'll put up =D
The first Melody Jhon plays sounds like a mix between: happy birthday to you, and the national anthem !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
These guys HAVE to make an anime opening!
LukaANDkrusty next album theme confirmed
Finally!!
:D!
Hehehheh At 5:43 keyboard sounds like The Legend of Zela Ocarina of Time. Thanks a lot for that.
amazing!!!!!! master pieceee
I've always loved dream theater(fav song is mirror)
i think this video is awesome for aspiring musicians, I might know nothing about notes, but im still having fun :o
Any more of these coming?
was there more to this series? really interested in the theory behind the themes, but it stops at 3 :(
8:08 D MELODIC MAJOR SCALE
I'm seeing them Nov. 1st!!!!
Ohhh yes yes yes
LOOOOOOVEEEEEE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I thought this would just be called the "Astonishing theme" haha. I would say this is the single main theme of the record.
Oh no, they posted episode three yesterday or two days ago and now that video has been removed! What happened?
I had it in my watch list, didn't get to see it. :(
5:43 what a beauty
os caras saum da ultima escala de musica!!muito top
Scenes from a memory x2
Nice of you to do these kind of insight videos, but please, put some effort into video audio. I can here more background noise than anything else... :)
I Love Dream Theater perfeito
They missed A saviour in the square :( that was my favourite use of that theme
I really don't like this album, but I like these episodes! It's like with bad movies - the bonus material can still be really fun and interesting. :)
13:08 "Imagine there's no heaven,
It's easy if you try..." ;)
What is that riff in the beginning from?!?!?!
"Our New World", sweet riff.
0:39 lol :P 15:59 Those chords! 17:10 Nice words
things you need as a good musician: a fucking awesome beard and hilarious skills, but the beard is more important
Which song is it they're playing in the 7:26 part?
Dystopian Overture
Did you guys film this in the bathroom?
better audio please!
toucha my soul 5:48
Great discussion topic, excellent video idea, poor preparation and execution. I'd like to hear it without all of the background noises
Fantazy
Fucking genius!!!
asia tour please :'(
Song at 7:20? Pls
Dystopian Overture - The Astonishing at min 2.25
It seems like they've perhaps abandoned this...this one was released over a month ago at this point.
Dan Hall they are touring now. They probably are just putting on hold making more til December.
Buy a mic!
lol....god damn... for an ensemble rooted on the principles of SOUND, they don't seem to care about audio when it comes to video.
Great videos, but seriously: get some microphones lol
Two of my most respected musicians but the sound mix leaves a lot to be desired, dialogue is too quiet and then the guitar jumps you out of your seat. Good video otherwise, thanks guys
he looks like a real indian Guru :D
Wish you guys would better mic yourselves. >_
16.03 Jordan hits the wrong chord! FIRST TIME IN HISTORY ^^
11:49 illuminati confirmed
These guys ...
i like apples