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@@edwinlong7813 yeah I did Ed. I’m not sure if I’ll be able to get to it before Christmas or not but it’s in my list. It has to be amazing! I love Geoff he is one of my favorites.
Musicians for musicians My favorite by them is The Count of Tuscany. That will blow your mind. And now, i need to go hear it again. 20 years and i still hear something new every time
DT is the new Rush. Nerdy musicians like us are 90% of their fanbase, and they deserve a proper rabbit hole on your channel. This is a tame song from them, but a solid one to see what they are about. If you want to see how proggy they get check out their instrumental Dance of Eternity LIVE. If you want a long journey check out their songs "A Change of Seasons" or their song "Octavarium." Mind blowing! The guitarist's biggest heroes are Alex Lifeson of Rush, Steve Morse, Neil Schon, Alan Holdsworth, and Al Dimeola. The keys player Jordan Rudess went to Julliard at age 9 for classical composition. He is every bit of what you would imagine a child prodigy becoming. The more you go down the DT hole, the more you see that Jordan is one of the greatest keys players alive.
@@fatalrailgun9972 New meaning they would always be #2 if Rush was still a band. Rush would outsell them any day as the biggest prog band of the past 40 years. DT is now #1 world wide. I saw DT on the M2 SFAM tour, 6 Degrees, Octavarium, TOT, and on the Black Clouds era, but only once with Mangini. It didn't feel right.
Thank you for the reaction! Those "Mindblowing runs" in the solo is in unison. Petrucci and Rudess do that together. DT is famous for that. They did it 1989 on "Where dream and day unite" album (but then of course it was Kevin Moore on keys). This is a genre defining band.
@@bobcieslinski Among the musicians they are highly praised. You can just watch one of the bandmembers and be amazed. You said in your video that a part was influenced by RUSH. And yes, they are. They took RUSH and YES to another dimension.
Welcome to Dream Theater, Bob! I first heard them in the 90s when MTV's Headbanger's Ball played the video for "Pull Me Under." I've seen them twice, but it's been a while. I plan to see them again on their current 40th anniversary tour. For most of that time, they've been the measuring stick that other bands are compared to. I've seen fans of Japanese bands like LOVEBITES, Galneryus, Unlucky Morpheus all say that those bands are as "talented as Dream Theater."
If you want to be blown away, Dance of Eternity, with like 100 different time signatures at least. If you want to hear the vocalist really sing, the song Voices, off of their album Awake.
One of my Army buddies introduced me to these guys when we were in Kosovo in 2002. I really like them, but their music really sucks me in, so it's hard for me to listen to a full album while I'm trying to focus on other things (my brain is definitely not multi-threaded). This was the first time I've heard this new song. Very cool!
I didn’t know you were in the Army. Thanks for everything you do and did. You made a difference for all of us. Glad you enjoyed this I was impressed too.
They are just a dream, for real - makes you smile! Every song being a smörgåsbord of delights, I highly recommend checking out their other songs... Thanks Bob!
I think you’d really enjoy the instrumental band from most of their members, Liquid Tension Experiment. Where the Water Breaks is one of the most musically impressive songs I’ve ever heard
First time seeing a video of yours. You just gained a subscriber. Welcome to the world of Dream Theater. "Everyone in this band is just so good". Yup, that's the usual reaction for every first time listener lol.
Thanks for the reaction!!! I really enjoyed! This is the best so far for this song on YT! DT is an incredibly good band. They have many outstanding songs. I hope you do reactions to some of them, I'll be looking forward to it. I suggest the video: Breaking All Illusions - live from Boston Opera House. Amazing live performance, better than album recording, beleave me.
Dream Theater is prog metal. Yes, they all can play, lol , been at it for almost 40 years. That drummer, is Mike Portnoy.🥁. He's one of my all time favorites, up there with RUSH's Neil Peart. This is the first song released since he rejoined the band last year after 13 years away. Mike, guitarist John Petrucci and bassist John Myung formed the band in 1985 at Berklee Music College. Being prog, RUSH is definitely an influence, along with YES and Pink Floyd, plus metal bands like Iron Maiden and Judas Priest. They started out covering RUSH and Iron Maiden. Lead singer James LaBrie came in 1991 for the 2nd album. You heard James recently, he was the first singer in the Ayreon song "The Day That The World Breaks Down". Jordan Rudess is their 3rd keyboardist , and has been with them since 1999. Yes, Lead single from the upcoming album, their 16th, due out in Feb, it's called Parasomnia. Very much looking forward to it. I found them when I saw the video for "Pull Me Under", from the 2nd album Images and Words, on mtv's Headbangers Ball, back when it came out in 1992. This song is reminding me of that album, and the intro for this gave me a Black Sabbath feel. You mentioned their changes here, they do that very well. They have one instrumental song, called "The Dance of Eternity" with over 100 time signature changes, in just over 6 minutes. If you want to check out more, suggest going back to the 2nd album, with "Metropolis Part 1" , "Under a Glass Moon" , or the above mentioned "Pull Me Under".
I cant belive we've never made you listen to DT before. Their drummer just came back, one of the original members, although the drummer they had for the past dozen years or so is also great. You need to listen to the following from them: Illumination Theory, Octavarium, Pale Blue Dot, A Change of Seasons, The Count of Tuscany, Metropolis pt I. And many more. 40 years of incredible musicianship
If you ever listen to progressive rock then you will definitely love progressive metal and Dream Theater is one of the best at it since we no longer have Rush. I have seen this band many times and finally took my youngest son to see them last year and we are going again next year to check them out. Yep Petrucci, Portnoy, Myung, and Rudess are at the top of all musicians in the rock world. Dream Theater and Lovebites are the two greatest metal bands Miyako and John Petrucci are both classical trained and both use the classic elements in their compositions. 25 albums later they can still pull off another new album called Parasomnia they also have about 15 live albums and several dedicated albums to bands they love. I have their entire collection and it never gets boring like most bands do, that's what I love about Lovebites and Dream Theater. Go all the way back to 1992 with Images and Words that's when James Le Brie joined Dream Theater and listen to Under A Glass Moon, Wait for Sleep, and Learning To Live and be ready to be blown away
8:08 This is also what I said when I first listened to DT, Portnoy's fillings are not random, they are his character, although now many people say that the fills he uses are very boring, but that's his characteristic. please next DT - the count of tuscany, one of DT best song..
Dream Theater is my favourite band of all time. Their earlier influences are Rush, Yes, Iron Maiden, and Queensryche, Images And Words is an album that is a must listen, James Labrie's vocals during that period were something else, Awake as well. Night Terror is a great song.
My first introduction to them as well and I was impressed! Well, I guess indirectly I was introduced to Dream of Eternity through Unlucky Morpheus. Nice guitar/keyboard leads, great drumming, and I guess the "theater" would be like the theme, more Pink Floyd perhaps. Really enjoyed this one! BTW, the two shirts I ordered arrived, gave one to my friend that has a band, he thought it was great. Thanks for the reaction and to whomever recommended this music video!
One of the best bands live. Consider watching some Liquid Tension Experiment. Combines Portnoy (drums) Rudess (keys) Petrucci(lead) and Tony Levin (bass. not in this current line-up). An instrumental super-group.
This song is a pretty good intro into the band You should definitely check out some songs from the albums Metropolis, Train of thought, Dramatic change of events, Six degrees etc. Theyre known for thier longer songs, (some 20+ min) Theyre all insane at their respective intrument and are huge inspirations to me personally
I love this band. I have seen them live twice now and John Petrucci is my favorite guitarist. Try there earlier stuff, it's great. A little more melodic. Before they were Dream Theater they called themselves ' Majesty '. Look for it.
Bob, I began like you here, in 1992. I heard Pull Me Under on a Los Angeles prog radio Sunday program called Star Tracks. At the beginning, my ears perked up, who the F are these guys???!!! And yes, it began with the drums! I had grown tired of 10 years of Rush moving away from Moving Pictures era music. These guys are Yes, and Rush fans! Much more to their history, the founding member/drummer leaving for 15 years, and is now back home! Enjoy your DT journey like I have over the past 32 years, they are now touring their 40th anniversary tour.
Rush is one of their big influences. Metallica, Yes, Genesis, Iron Maiden. The most entertaining, varied musical catalog. This is from their 16th album. Octavarium next!
It looks like you just listened to "Nightmare" by Avenged Sevenfold recently. Same drummer! Mike Portnoy played on that album while taking a break from Dream Theater.
As DT goes, this is very stripped down. As a band teacher and musician, you would really appreciate their more elaborate work. "Octavarium" is a great track to check out for a start. Or "Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence". Also, Rush is one of their favorite bands. Alex Lifeson is definitely one of John Petrucci's influences.
Hello sir! You should listen Pull Me Under, As i Am, The Glass Prison, Pannic Attack, Metropolis Part 1, The Count of Tuscany, The Spirit Carries On, Honor Thy Father, Ytse Jam, Endless Sacrifice, Octavarium, Under a Glass Moon... Just listen, you don't have to react... Love from Turkey!
You have just entered a deeeeep rabbit hole! If you think this is an epic composition, listen to the song Octavarium (and too many more to name here). By the way, you said that some parts sound like Metal and others like Progressive Rock, which is dead on because the genre is actually called Progressive Metal.
Dream Theater 40th Anniversary The drummer Mike Portnoy returns to Dream theater. James LaBrie the lead singer in this band was better in the 90is.. His vocie was injured and he cant take those high notes anymore Like he did in the 90is . I saw this band in Stockholm 8/11 2024
I am kinda shocked that you are not already familiar with Dream Theater. They have been around a long time. All these dudes are wizard-level. Lifelong dedication to their craft. The vocalist is actually losing his voice, so they don't feature him too heavily in the music anymore. Go back and listen to their earlier stuff, and you will hear him in his prime. You should at least listen to the entire "Images And Words" album. ( Interesting that you mentioned the RUSH influence. Yes, they are fans of RUSH, especially the drummer Mike Portnoy. ) It's like a big puzzle. All this stuff is connected. It goes way back... 40+ years.
Wow that’s along time. Yeah I have heard of them before but never had the interest to see what it was all about. Unfortunately becuase of what I do for a living being an elementary band director my time has always been limited. I can’t listen to music all day. 7.5 hours of that is teaching. So I’ve had to pick and choose what I listen to. Glad I’m getting to hear them now.
@@bobcieslinski You are lucky in one respect, you can go back and discover all this great music that came out years ago. It's old to us, but new to you.
My first Dream Theater song and what a song to start with.
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Did you see Geoff Castellucci released Carol of the bells. Joey and I listened to it last night. That guy is amazing.
@@aschleon me too
@@edwinlong7813 yeah I did Ed. I’m not sure if I’ll be able to get to it before Christmas or not but it’s in my list. It has to be amazing! I love Geoff he is one of my favorites.
@@edwinlong7813 I might have to retire to keep up with all of the new music. 😂
Musicians for musicians
My favorite by them is The Count of Tuscany. That will blow your mind. And now, i need to go hear it again. 20 years and i still hear something new every time
Time to go down the rabbit hole!! Buckle up, it's gonna be a wild ride!!
DT is the new Rush. Nerdy musicians like us are 90% of their fanbase, and they deserve a proper rabbit hole on your channel. This is a tame song from them, but a solid one to see what they are about. If you want to see how proggy they get check out their instrumental Dance of Eternity LIVE. If you want a long journey check out their songs "A Change of Seasons" or their song "Octavarium." Mind blowing! The guitarist's biggest heroes are Alex Lifeson of Rush, Steve Morse, Neil Schon, Alan Holdsworth, and Al Dimeola. The keys player Jordan Rudess went to Julliard at age 9 for classical composition. He is every bit of what you would imagine a child prodigy becoming. The more you go down the DT hole, the more you see that Jordan is one of the greatest keys players alive.
Don't know if "new" is the right term. I love dream theater and will be seeing them for the 16th time in February.
@@fatalrailgun9972 New meaning they would always be #2 if Rush was still a band. Rush would outsell them any day as the biggest prog band of the past 40 years. DT is now #1 world wide. I saw DT on the M2 SFAM tour, 6 Degrees, Octavarium, TOT, and on the Black Clouds era, but only once with Mangini. It didn't feel right.
Thanks for the info! They are fantastic. New song coming out soon.
For me, Dream Theater is the best band EVER. 🤘
Now that I’ve heard them I think they are pretty incredible.
I feel the same way Marc! ☮🤘
@BigIsk52 thank you 🤘👍
For me it's: DT, Symphony X, and Lovebites.
Thank you for the reaction! Those "Mindblowing runs" in the solo is in unison. Petrucci and Rudess do that together. DT is famous for that. They did it 1989 on "Where dream and day unite" album (but then of course it was Kevin Moore on keys). This is a genre defining band.
It’s mind blowing how other that complicated pattern was. That really shows off their skills and technique which is flawless.
@@bobcieslinski Among the musicians they are highly praised. You can just watch one of the bandmembers and be amazed. You said in your video that a part was influenced by RUSH. And yes, they are. They took RUSH and YES to another dimension.
@@bobcieslinski Indeed. From a musician to another. Have a great weekend my friend. Thank you for this reaction!
Welcome to Dream Theater, Bob! I first heard them in the 90s when MTV's Headbanger's Ball played the video for "Pull Me Under." I've seen them twice, but it's been a while. I plan to see them again on their current 40th anniversary tour. For most of that time, they've been the measuring stick that other bands are compared to. I've seen fans of Japanese bands like LOVEBITES, Galneryus, Unlucky Morpheus all say that those bands are as "talented as Dream Theater."
Hey PaleHorse. Man these guys are legit musicians. Holy cow I was blown away. I can see why they are the measuring stick for other bands.
DT and Symphony X are the "measuring sticks".
You have to see "the dance of eternity" by dream theater from album scenes from a memory part 2.
A terrible example
If you want to be blown away, Dance of Eternity, with like 100 different time signatures at least.
If you want to hear the vocalist really sing, the song Voices, off of their album Awake.
One of my Army buddies introduced me to these guys when we were in Kosovo in 2002. I really like them, but their music really sucks me in, so it's hard for me to listen to a full album while I'm trying to focus on other things (my brain is definitely not multi-threaded). This was the first time I've heard this new song. Very cool!
I didn’t know you were in the Army. Thanks for everything you do and did. You made a difference for all of us. Glad you enjoyed this I was impressed too.
They are just a dream, for real - makes you smile! Every song being a smörgåsbord of delights, I highly recommend checking out their other songs... Thanks Bob!
Thanks Anders!
I think you’d really enjoy the instrumental band from most of their members, Liquid Tension Experiment. Where the Water Breaks is one of the most musically impressive songs I’ve ever heard
Dig into the catalog I got a funny feeling you're going to be very happy with what you come up with
Thanks I will.
The ... THE pioneers of Prog, technical and suprior masters in the art, whats even more mindblowing is that actually sounds better live then on the cd
Except for labrie 😅
@@joseconde91hate to say it but I agree. His time has gone
youre in for a journey when you will hear their epic songs , 40y of magic music
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Okay someone’s gotta say it. Metropolis part 1.
I'll say it too... Metropolis part 1 & 2...All of it!!
First time seeing a video of yours. You just gained a subscriber. Welcome to the world of Dream Theater.
"Everyone in this band is just so good".
Yup, that's the usual reaction for every first time listener lol.
Glad you found the channel and thanks for subbing Carlos!
So much amazing dream theater to dive into
Thanks for the reaction!!! I really enjoyed!
This is the best so far for this song on YT!
DT is an incredibly good band. They have many outstanding songs. I hope you do reactions to some of them, I'll be looking forward to it.
I suggest the video: Breaking All Illusions - live from Boston Opera House.
Amazing live performance, better than album recording, beleave me.
Thanks clockmaker you made my day!
Dream Theater is prog metal. Yes, they all can play, lol , been at it for almost 40 years.
That drummer, is Mike Portnoy.🥁. He's one of my all time favorites, up there with RUSH's Neil Peart. This is the first song released since he rejoined the band last year after 13 years away.
Mike, guitarist John Petrucci and bassist John Myung formed the band in 1985 at Berklee Music College. Being prog, RUSH is definitely an influence, along with YES and Pink Floyd, plus metal bands like Iron Maiden and Judas Priest. They started out covering RUSH and Iron Maiden.
Lead singer James LaBrie came in 1991 for the 2nd album. You heard James recently, he was the first singer in the Ayreon song "The Day That The World Breaks Down". Jordan Rudess is their 3rd keyboardist , and has been with them since 1999.
Yes, Lead single from the upcoming album, their 16th, due out in Feb, it's called Parasomnia. Very much looking forward to it.
I found them when I saw the video for "Pull Me Under", from the 2nd album Images and Words, on mtv's Headbangers Ball, back when it came out in 1992. This song is reminding me of that album, and the intro for this gave me a Black Sabbath feel.
You mentioned their changes here, they do that very well. They have one instrumental song, called "The Dance of Eternity" with over 100 time signature changes, in just over 6 minutes.
If you want to check out more, suggest going back to the 2nd album, with "Metropolis Part 1" , "Under a Glass Moon" , or the above mentioned "Pull Me Under".
Thanks for the great info Chris. Berklee is one of those wow music schools.
I cant belive we've never made you listen to DT before. Their drummer just came back, one of the original members, although the drummer they had for the past dozen years or so is also great. You need to listen to the following from them: Illumination Theory, Octavarium, Pale Blue Dot, A Change of Seasons, The Count of Tuscany, Metropolis pt I. And many more. 40 years of incredible musicianship
Thanks an nope I’ve never heard them but there have been a few suggestions for them. Can’t wait to check out another one.
I wish I could hear them for the first time. You're lucky.
You have to seen them live. Is awesome. Three hours of art.
I can imagine.
You mentioned Rush in the video, and yes, Rush was a huge influence on them.
Nice I thought I could hear that influence.
Subbed, great reaction, and very thoughtful. Can't wait to see more DT reactions from you. ;D
Thanks for the sub!
If this is your first time hearing DT… your mind is gonna be blown when you listen more of their stuff😉
I’ve done another one but it’s not out yet and man are they incredible.
You are going to love this band. My vote for the next DT video: constant motion
Guitar, bass and drummer all grew up idolizing Rush, your ears were right.
It's mostly in 4/4 for the main riffs. Just meter changes, tempo, and accents. These guys are all Berkley and Juliard students.
If you ever listen to progressive rock then you will definitely love progressive metal and Dream Theater is one of the best at it since we no longer have Rush. I have seen this band many times and finally took my youngest son to see them last year and we are going again next year to check them out. Yep Petrucci, Portnoy, Myung, and Rudess are at the top of all musicians in the rock world. Dream Theater and Lovebites are the two greatest metal bands Miyako and John Petrucci are both classical trained and both use the classic elements in their compositions. 25 albums later they can still pull off another new album called Parasomnia they also have about 15 live albums and several dedicated albums to bands they love. I have their entire collection and it never gets boring like most bands do, that's what I love about Lovebites and Dream Theater. Go all the way back to 1992 with Images and Words that's when James Le Brie joined Dream Theater and listen to Under A Glass Moon, Wait for Sleep, and Learning To Live and be ready to be blown away
Hey Sal! Nice to hear from you. They blew my mind. Fantastic music as just like Lovebites for sure. Nice you got you son into them.
8:08 This is also what I said when I first listened to DT, Portnoy's fillings are not random, they are his character, although now many people say that the fills he uses are very boring, but that's his characteristic. please next DT - the count of tuscany, one of DT best song..
@bobcieslinski if you check out In The Presence of Enemies Part 1 and 2, you'll see more the fast arpeggios and unisons happening in those tracks.
Man they can really play that technical stuff together. It’s crazy how good they are musically.
Dream Theater is my favourite band of all time.
Their earlier influences are Rush, Yes, Iron Maiden, and Queensryche,
Images And Words is an album that is a must listen, James Labrie's vocals during that period were something else, Awake as well.
Night Terror is a great song.
Thanks I know three of those bands well and I can hear that in what they do. I’m not too familiar with Iron Maiden music.
My first introduction to them as well and I was impressed! Well, I guess indirectly I was introduced to Dream of Eternity through Unlucky Morpheus. Nice guitar/keyboard leads, great drumming, and I guess the "theater" would be like the theme, more Pink Floyd perhaps. Really enjoyed this one! BTW, the two shirts I ordered arrived, gave one to my friend that has a band, he thought it was great. Thanks for the reaction and to whomever recommended this music video!
Did glad you enjoyed it. I was impressed too. Really incredible musicianship for sure. Thanks for buying the shirts and glad your friend enjoyed it.
One of the best bands live. Consider watching some Liquid Tension Experiment. Combines Portnoy (drums) Rudess (keys) Petrucci(lead) and Tony Levin (bass. not in this current line-up). An instrumental super-group.
This song is a pretty good intro into the band You should definitely check out some songs from the albums Metropolis, Train of thought, Dramatic change of events, Six degrees etc.
Theyre known for thier longer songs, (some 20+ min)
Theyre all insane at their respective intrument and are huge inspirations to me personally
Wow that is long but after hearing this one I can see how they could do it and it would be interesting the whole way through.
I love this band. I have seen them live twice now and John Petrucci is my favorite guitarist. Try there earlier stuff, it's great. A little more melodic. Before they were Dream Theater they called themselves ' Majesty '. Look for it.
Thanks I will look for it.
Bob, I began like you here, in 1992. I heard Pull Me Under on a Los Angeles prog radio Sunday program called Star Tracks. At the beginning, my ears perked up, who the F are these guys???!!! And yes, it began with the drums! I had grown tired of 10 years of Rush moving away from Moving Pictures era music. These guys are Yes, and Rush fans! Much more to their history, the founding member/drummer leaving for 15 years, and is now back home! Enjoy your DT journey like I have over the past 32 years, they are now touring their 40th anniversary tour.
Those are 2 great bands and I am finding out these guys are too. Wow!
The one thing they really pay a lot of attention to in their composition is theme & variation.
It was pretty clear. They are master musicians and arrangers.
I love to see first time reactions to any DT song, it's always the same, all of them get so surprised because they're just to good to be true
Mind blowing stuff.
Rush is one of their big influences. Metallica, Yes, Genesis, Iron Maiden. The most entertaining, varied musical catalog. This is from their 16th album. Octavarium next!
Thanks Sandy! They are amazing!
They're in their prime for 30 years my brother
They're not human!😅
It looks like you just listened to "Nightmare" by Avenged Sevenfold recently. Same drummer! Mike Portnoy played on that album while taking a break from Dream Theater.
Images and words now
As DT goes, this is very stripped down.
As a band teacher and musician, you would really appreciate their more elaborate work.
"Octavarium" is a great track to check out for a start. Or "Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence".
Also, Rush is one of their favorite bands. Alex Lifeson is definitely one of John Petrucci's influences.
Thanks I’ll have to check out more. This was epic.
Hello sir! You should listen Pull Me Under, As i Am, The Glass Prison, Pannic Attack, Metropolis Part 1, The Count of Tuscany, The Spirit Carries On, Honor Thy Father, Ytse Jam, Endless Sacrifice, Octavarium, Under a Glass Moon...
Just listen, you don't have to react... Love from Turkey!
Thanks I’ll check more out.
Nailed it, Rush is their biggest influence
Thanks! Easy to hear.
You have just entered a deeeeep rabbit hole! If you think this is an epic composition, listen to the song Octavarium (and too many more to name here). By the way, you said that some parts sound like Metal and others like Progressive Rock, which is dead on because the genre is actually called Progressive Metal.
Dream Theater 40th Anniversary The drummer Mike Portnoy returns to Dream theater. James LaBrie the lead singer in this band was better in the 90is.. His vocie was injured and he cant take those high notes anymore Like he did in the 90is . I saw this band in Stockholm 8/11 2024
Thanks for thr info!
If you like this Dream Theater song, you'll LOVE OCTAVARIUM. Give it a listen, I promise you won't regret it.
Where Mike Mangini 😢
I am kinda shocked that you are not already familiar with Dream Theater.
They have been around a long time. All these dudes are wizard-level. Lifelong dedication to their craft.
The vocalist is actually losing his voice, so they don't feature him too heavily in the music anymore.
Go back and listen to their earlier stuff, and you will hear him in his prime.
You should at least listen to the entire "Images And Words" album.
( Interesting that you mentioned the RUSH influence. Yes, they are fans of RUSH, especially the drummer Mike Portnoy. )
It's like a big puzzle. All this stuff is connected. It goes way back... 40+ years.
Wow that’s along time. Yeah I have heard of them before but never had the interest to see what it was all about. Unfortunately becuase of what I do for a living being an elementary band director my time has always been limited. I can’t listen to music all day. 7.5 hours of that is teaching. So I’ve had to pick and choose what I listen to. Glad I’m getting to hear them now.
@@bobcieslinski You are lucky in one respect, you can go back and discover all this great music that came out years ago. It's old to us, but new to you.
Would you like to check a new song from Opeth - Paragraph 4. Thank you❤
I can’t hum this I do think the drummer is fantastic but I felt it too long to get to the build up.
It was a long one but it really took you on a musical journey that was pretty incredible.
Майк Манджини круче играет.
Maybe