Dream Theater? Why not? Portnoy says...

[JarethLegend]

he is waiting for the offer to be in the game in an interview.

I don't know if this is old news because the interview doesn't have a date on it nor do I know if this is exactly the right section of the forum to post in, but I'm a huge DT fan and I enjoyed reading that DT is willing to be put in the game so I thought I'd share this with people and maybe we can get some DLC DT really really soon. Pretty please HMX.


http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/inthepit/asktheartist/view.aspx?askID=82

Question:
Would you allow your music to be used in a video game such as the Guitar Hero or Rock Band series?

Answer:
Of Course! We're just waiting for the offer!

[sushi111]

Rock Band? Maybe not.

Im shocked they were not in GH3 though.

[logicalnoise]

DT is custom made for Rock Band. Every part of the band is terrific in skill and versatility(drums and guitar especially). The only reason I would think they haven't been considered is track length but reallly some cuurrent GH songs get up there in length. Come on HMX How much hardcore can you get than DT? Insane drums, incredible guitar, bass lines that don't suck and a singer in the higher register all make for a top of the crop in a Rock band experience.

[logicalnoise]

I don't know it just seems odd that RB is still unable to get certian bands(ZEP ,AC/DC) and plenty of other solid choices go unanswered and instead we get fall out boy. I sound whiney but even naysayers of DT admit that petrucci and portnoy are amazing and considering that drums and guitar are sort of teh big sells of RB maybe it should have a song or two featurering two of the best.

It'd just be helpful to know what douche bag on the song picking consortium hates DT.

BTW

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[bumbousdude25]

Wow... I had never heard any DT songs before, but after watching that video...


:eek: DLC!!!! NOW, HMX!!!!!!!!!! :eek:


(I only say DLC because they've already announced all the main songs... unless it's going to be a surprise bonus song! That would be awesome!)

[Jack_Harvard]

Meh.

I didn't find anything outright amazing about it, and I'm glad they didn't make it on the main disc, but I'm definitely not going to refute any DLC request! :D I'm looking forward to a vast variety of different genres in DLC!

[bumbousdude25]

I'm glad they didn't make it on the main disc

Yeah, you're right. I guess I got a little excited since I just played RB for the first time at Best Buy today and I thought the song sounded cool when I first listened to it.

[logicalnoise]

dark eternal night while my favorite it isn't their absolute best. It's actually very aggresive for them. It's a great cadidate for licensing because 1) it's not a 20 minute epic journey through progressive rock like the amazing "change of seasons" but it's very versatile and new. Plus I don't know if their current label road runner has the rights to their earlier stuff.

[acetabulum]

Dream Theater would have been absolutely dope. Here's to hoping for DLC.

[TenaciousKory]

Not convinced that Dream Theater is amazing?


Metropolis Pt. 1: The Miracle and the Sleeper

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Still not convinced?

As I Am

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[Xzyliac]

he is waiting for the offer to be in the game in an interview.

I don't know if this is old news because the interview doesn't have a date on it nor do I know if this is exactly the right section of the forum to post in, but I'm a huge DT fan and I enjoyed reading that DT is willing to be put in the game so I thought I'd share this with people and maybe we can get some DLC DT really really soon. Pretty please HMX.


http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/inthepit/asktheartist/view.aspx?askID=82

Question:
Would you allow your music to be used in a video game such as the Guitar Hero or Rock Band series?

Answer:
Of Course! We're just waiting for the offer!

http://situbusit.files.wordpress.com/2007/06/i-want-to-believe.jpg

[svartingr]

http://situbusit.files.wordpress.com/2007/06/i-want-to-believe.jpg


Me too!

Also, this is their most "famous" song. (It can be argued.) The drums are the best part. (And it's relatively short. Well... for a Dream Theater song.)

Pull Me Under:
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[OilandWater27]

Dream Theater is an incredibly talented band.

two of my favorites from them are:

Dream Theater- Home

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Dream Theater - Strange Deja Vu

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[battle_axe_of_doom]

all i have to say about this band that i haven't said is that if they had a different singer (preferably one that doesn't suck) and a non ****ty keyboard player DT would be a decent band.

[OilandWater27]

dream theater's keyboard player is known for being one of the greatest.


can you suggest someone better??

i do agree with the singer comments tho. hes the weak point of the band. constant falsetto's does not make for a great rock singer. Along with his thinning hair, weight gain, and obvious obsession with trying to sing like James Hetfield on their latest record, Dream Theater would be better off with a different singer.

for support...
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[battle_axe_of_doom]

jordan rudess is a keyboard wanker. always has been, always will. i'm ok with bands who have a little keyboard solo in there, but rudess just wanks over anything. watch the porcupine tree - lazerus video. rudess comes in takes a mellow song, and ****ing wanks over it. horrible keyboardist. good keyboardist = per wiberg, richard barberi, tony banks, and of course rick wakeman

not to mention the jazzy keys like herbie hancock and chick corea

[OilandWater27]

absolutely cannot argue with names like chick corea and rick wakeman. although i doubt they'd fit in with a band like DT.

for the type of flashy overkill rock that is Dream Theater, i think he fits right in. the stereotypical 13 minute guitar/bass/drum/keyboard solo song that is Dream Theater fits his style of playing. I think it works for them, and I think at times it can give you a headache. But when musicians listen to a band like them, or even Dragonforce, we/they can appreciate them for their individual talents.

...but like you said, that singer kinda puts a damper on the whole thing at times.

either way, i think this band would be fun for RB. Preferrably something from Faling Into Infinity. maybe Lines in the Sand feat Kings X Frontman Doug Pinnick.

Kings X....hmm, they'd be good for RB also.

King Crimson
LTE
ELP
even something like Steve Vai, or Joe Satriani feat Stu Hamm and Virgil Donati would be awesome for DLC. dont you think?

[Jack_Harvard]

That's weird... my post got deleted!... I think... I don't really know much about all these internets things...:p

[Young_Nastyman]

"Metropolis Pt 2: Scenes from a Memory" gets my vote for album DLC. But really, I'll take any DT i can get

[Xzyliac]

all i have to say about this band that i haven't said is that if they had a different singer (preferably one that doesn't suck) and a non ****ty keyboard player DT would be a decent band.

I confess I don't like their vocalist but I never gave a flying fück about the keyboard player for any band.

[Hockeywall]

I'd absolutely love Liquid Tension Experiment in the game(3/4 of dream theater)

They are top on my wishlist of bands that i want in rock band.

[the_spike]

The fact that they haven't even been approached to be in GH or Rock Band surprises and angers me.

[Tender-Surrender]

Yea I am surprised Harmonix hasn't approached Dream Theater! Also someone mentioned Steve Vai... he is a better fit for GH, but he does have a few songs that I would like in RB. One being Little Alligator.

As for Dream Theater, I would love to see Under a Glass Moon or Pull me Under. There are many more, but those ones Fit pretty well with RB!

[predtime]

I think a lot of Dream Theatre songs could easily fit into rock band as fantastic 'encore' or tough top of the list songs.

I have always thought Dream Theatre would be great to have in one of these games, but I just assumed the group wasn't "hardcore" enough or something. . .

NO this band should be in this game. I think it would be neat to have Change of Seasons just for the sake of having it, lol
crazy 20min rock out. The only real problem would be vocals huge break ;)

(ANY Dream Theatre songs for DLC would be more than satisfactory for me)

[MastodonRocks]

Strange Deja Vu would be perfect for RB. James LaBries (the singer) vocals aren't that bad in it and of course the guitars and drums are awesome.

Oh, and in the video for it that was posted above the singer looks like Fabio.

[xxxNowImNothing]

YES! I'd say Panic Attack, but honestly whatever they would give us would be amazing.

Please HMX??

[tombrady]

only thing I don't like about that band is the singing...instrumentally they are very solid, I haven't heard much of them but I would be all for it in rock band...i like the sound of the drummer's kit a lot.

[Desensitized]

I'm not much of a fan, but they haven't been approached at all? Really???

That seems a bit odd.

[newwaytodie]

I've been pushing for Dream Theater since I joined these forums. I would also like to know why they are being excluded from Rock Band, especially after reading Portnoy's comments. This is a travesty. DLC! DLC!

[DannyBoy]

Yes, DT should absolutely be in Rock Band. 6:00 should really be in there, great drums and guitar.

[SadistcMagician]

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One more vote for mass quantities of Dream Theater.

I'd especially love to hear a song like the one in the above video. Starts out slow and then goes nuts. People unfamiliar with the band would be shltting themselves.

[Rich_Rocket]

I don't care what anyone says, you have to admit Dream Theater is comprised of some of the most talented musicians on each of their respective instruments (sure, vocals included) anywhere. 3 guys graduated from Berklee and another from Juliard.

Besides that, their songs are so fun to play along with. Whenever I listen to DT in the car (which is often), I find myself drumming along all the time.

JarethLegend, you are a smart man...WE NEED DREAM THEATER DLC!! :D

[Newerest]

I'd absolutely love Liquid Tension Experiment in the game(3/4 of dream theater)
3 minute warning NEEDS to be in rock band! :p

[m1chelangelo]

DT is custom made for Rock Band. Every part of the band is terrific in skill and versatility(drums and guitar especially). The only reason I would think they haven't been considered is track length but reallly some cuurrent GH songs get up there in length. Come on HMX How much hardcore can you get than DT? Insane drums, incredible guitar, bass lines that don't suck and a singer in the higher register all make for a top of the crop in a Rock band experience.

That verse shoulda been in the bible :D

[Tender-Surrender]

Now that we have bands like Evile, At the Gates, and The Haunted; Dream Theater is totally possible. We have seen how they deal with double bass in this game, and it works.

And since Mike Portnoy said he is waiting, well, let's hope HMX asked or is asking.

Time to start Requesting DT songs!!

[Ultimatum]

DT isn't really that great, especially because Portnoy has one of the worst attitudes in the business.

[a21schizoidman]

DT isn't really that great, especially because Portnoy has one of the worst attitudes in the business.

and you hate every band there is

[Tender-Surrender]

DT isn't really that great, especially because Portnoy has one of the worst attitudes in the business.

A lot of rockers have a bad attitude, but attitude has nothing to do with quality of music. I don't care for a lot of members of certain bands, but that doesn't stop me from listening to their music.

And whether or not you like DT, they are great for this game. Challenging material, and much more listenable than the Thrash stuff from last week.

Edit:

Also, want to point out you say he has a bad attitude, yet he is asking to be in these games, practically.. Aren't Tool known for being pretentious and not licensing their stuff..

[frostywolf]

It's cool to know that DT would be up for having some of their songs in Rock Band, I could go for "Under a Glass Moon" and other songs by them.

[Ultimatum]

A lot of rockers have a bad attitude, but attitude has nothing to do with quality of music. I don't care for a lot of members of certain bands, but that doesn't stop me from listening to their music.

And whether or not you like DT, they are great for this game. Challenging material, and much more listenable than the Thrash stuff from last week.

Edit:

Also, want to point out you say he has a bad attitude, yet he is asking to be in these games, practically.. Aren't Tool known for being pretentious and not licensing their stuff..

Because Maynard is highly protective of his material and doesn't want to be put it in a digital format so it can be easily pirated.

Here's the lowdown on Portnoy, he's arrogant, he overplays, and he milks his sponsors for all they're worth. He builds these monster kits just because he can and because his sponsor will let him and because kids think it's cool, he never does it for what makes it actually useful. Their latest effort definitely shows an evolution in sound, but also shows a devolution in creativity and innovation.

Portnoy just wants DT to be in RB so he can make more money, not because he wants to send a message, which in my eyes is wrong.

[Tender-Surrender]

Because Maynard is highly protective of his material and doesn't want to be put it in a digital format so it can be easily pirated.

Here's the lowdown on Portnoy, he's arrogant, he overplays, and he milks his sponsors for all they're worth. He builds these monster kits just because he can and because his sponsor will let him and because kids think it's cool, he never does it for what makes it actually useful. Their latest effort definitely shows an evolution in sound, but also shows a devolution in creativity and innovation.

Portnoy just wants DT to be in RB so he can make more money, not because he wants to send a message, which in my eyes is wrong.


Personal opinions on Portnoy aside, you don't think it would be fun and challenging to be playing some Dream Theater in Rock Band? I don't like The Haunted, but I think their song on drums is a blast.

I don't know Mike Portnoy and I am pretty sure you don't either. Whether or not he is a total jerk has no affect on my opinion on their music.

On another note, Tool would be great in this game!

Bring on the DT!

[MrZeebub]

Yeah, who cares why he wants to be in the game? As long as he IS.

[orange_black]

+1 for DT

+.. for 10 character minimum :rolleyes:

[Ultimatum]

Personal opinions on Portnoy aside, you don't think it would be fun and challenging to be playing some Dream Theater in Rock Band? I don't like The Haunted, but I think their song on drums is a blast.

I don't know Mike Portnoy and I am pretty sure you don't either. Whether or not he is a total jerk has no affect on my opinion on their music.

On another note, Tool would be great in this game!

Bring on the DT!

DT is ok, a lot of their songs have really started to sound the same and they're starting to get lazy when it comes to technicality. I guess it would be fun for most people, but I definitely wouldn't want to support someone with an attitude like Portnoy's.

[Pizza7]

"Metropolis Pt 2: Scenes from a Memory" gets my vote for album DLC. But really, I'll take any DT i can get

Ditto, but how the hell would we play the solo on Beyond This Life?

[Pizza7]

DT is ok, a lot of their songs have really started to sound the same and they're starting to get lazy when it comes to technicality. I guess it would be fun for most people, but I definitely wouldn't want to support someone with an attitude like Portnoy's.

And James Labrie(Fabio)'s voice is awful.

[Ultimatum]

His voice definitely got worse on the last album, and I mean like really, REALLY bad.

[Pizza7]

His voice definitely got worse on the last album, and I mean like really, REALLY bad.

It's just getting worse. I don't mind it on Images and Words and Awake, although he wasn't that bad on Ayreon - Human Equation.

[Ultimatum]

LaBrie worked with Ayreon?

[Pizza7]

LaBrie worked with Ayreon?

Yeah, he was the "main" vocalist on the last album. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Human_Equation

[Destromas]

Oh, and guys like you that say MP is a jerk? Seriously, meet him in person, he's fkn chill. Guys like you are the precise reason we won't have DT in RB. Not that I care much, I am doing fine with Boston and Rush, but get with it. Either you want it or you don't. I wouldn't mind having a few DT tunes to play. I don't care if MP wants money from it, it's fairly obvious everyone does. Some are just being more modest than others.

[Destromas]

Yeah, he was the "main" vocalist on the last album. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Human_Equation

He was "me," but he was by no means the main vocalist. And it was the second to last album. I think Arjen sang just as much as James did.

[Ultimatum]

Oh, and guys like you that say MP is a jerk? Seriously, meet him in person, he's fkn chill. Guys like you are the precise reason we won't have DT in RB. Not that I care much, I am doing fine with Boston and Rush, but get with it. Either you want it or you don't. I wouldn't mind having a few DT tunes to play. I don't care if MP wants money from it, it's fairly obvious everyone does. Some are just being more modest than others.

I never said he was a jerk, but he can be extremely arrogant.

[Pizza7]

He was "me," but he was by no means the main vocalist. And it was the second to last album. I think Arjen sang just as much as James did.

By "main" I meant marquee. By last album I meant the previous release. I didn't say "New" album.

Either way, he didn't sound as bad as he did on the last several DTs (or live for that matter).

[Destromas]

By "main" I meant marquee. By last album I meant the previous release. I didn't say "New" album.

Either way, he didn't sound as bad as he did on the last several DTs (or live for that matter).

He's absolutely horrible live. I guess I just go to see them because it's new music that I get to see them perform. I'm getting to the point where they're getting less progressive and I'm more able to play what they write as a result. That's why I could care less about DT being on RB.

The one thing I do think though, contrary to your opinion, is that James is actually starting to sound better on the DT albums. Ever since he had the food poisoning incident, he's had to readjust to his voice having almost been lost and badly damaged. I think they did fairly well with him in Octavarium, but in Systematic Chaos, they captured the tonal quality of his voice just right and wrote music that he can sing and sound well with. I guess working him into their music better was a good change overall.

[Neosmtihk]

DREAM THEATER!!!!
Dark Eternal Night, Forsaken, Constant motion, Prophets of War, In the Presence of Enimies pt.1, any or all would be amazing in rock band

[weirdjade27]

Hell yeah! Let's get some DT in this game! Like it has been said over and over in this thread. Amazing guitar's and drumming. DT is a band tailored for Rock Band. I would be inclined to pay top dollar for even one DT song.

and for the record, I understand the criticisms of the lead singer...but one can't argue that his style of singing is ideal for the operatic epic-ness of Prog rock. It's more of a acquired taste...like Geddy Lee of Rush. He has had much of the same criticism. As for LaBrie sucking live...maybe that was true in between '95-'02 but since 2003 he has been a vocal force that is only improving with each tour. Maybe it's not your style...but to say that he sucks is bias ignorance. For example, I can't stand growling in metal, but that certainly does not mean they suck. I appreciate the talent it takes to do that, but on the other hand it's not for me and I just don't listen to it.

Anyway, here's a vid to support DT. DLC pack please? BTW...Myung (Bass) is a monster!

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[Onslaught_fei]

Im totally for Dream Theater. Mike Portnoy has a right to be arrogant, Im sorry. Even though hes not as arrogant as some make him out to be.

[Cikatriz]

I'm not a DT fan (though believe me, I have tried), but Voices is on my Top 5 DLC list. Amazing song.

[Pizza7]

Hell yeah! Let's get some DT in this game! Like it has been said over and over in this thread. Amazing guitar's and drumming. DT is a band tailored for Rock Band. I would be inclined to pay top dollar for even one DT song.

and for the record, I understand the criticisms of the lead singer...but one can't argue that his style of singing is ideal for the operatic epic-ness of Prog rock. It's more of a acquired taste...like Geddy Lee of Rush. He has had much of the same criticism. As for LaBrie sucking live...maybe that was true in between '95-'02 but since 2003 he has been a vocal force that is only improving with each tour. Maybe it's not your style...but to say that he sucks is bias ignorance. For example, I can't stand growling in metal, but that certainly does not mean they suck. I appreciate the talent it takes to do that, but on the other hand it's not for me and I just don't listen to it.

Anyway, here's a vid to support DT. DLC pack please? BTW...Myung (Bass) is a monster!

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I've seen them several times over the past 10 years or so and I just get more bored with them (and his stage presence). I think a better band would be Redemption (with Ray Alder of Fates Warning on vocals -- now THERE'S a vocalist!) or Fates Warning for that matter.

But you're right it is just my opinion, as people seem to either love or hate James (though most I've encountered hate).

[Neosmtihk]

Why is this on page 15??? dream theater absolutly neeeeeeds to be in rockband

[Forks]

I agree entirely.

Dream Theater on RB ftw.

[Tender-Surrender]

Why is this on page 15??? dream theater absolutly neeeeeeds to be in rockband

You ask good question! There is no good answer! Dream Theater for RB!!

[weirdjade27]

Dream Theater for Rock Band for sure! These would some songs I'd love to see.

-Pull Me Under
-Under a Glass Moon
-Peruvian Skies
-Lines In The Sand
-Overture 1928/Strange Deja Vu
-The Spirit Carries On
-The Glass Prison
-Blind Faith
-SDOIT (Yes! All of it!)
-As I Am
-Root of All Evil
-These Walls
-Panic Attack
-Never Enough
-In the Presence of Enemies (Entirety)
-Constant Motion
-The Dark Eternal Night

Of course some songs are way more likely than others but I'll dream anyway.

[irishdude828]

Dream Theater is just as deserving of DLC as with any other band. They're most definitely good enough, awesome enough, and diverse enough to come out with songs that alot of people will like. I say the whole Scenes from a Memory album would be my ultimate fantasy for Rock Band DLC. After that, Metropolis Pt. 1, This Dying Soul, The Root of All Evil, Panic Attack, As I Am, Pull me Under, In the Name of God, are also some of my wishes. Really, there's some genuine gold that NO ONE knows about when it comes to dream theater. And it's just because they are too talented for that mainstream sound, and they express that in average 7 minute songs, which isn't radio friendly either.
'Tis a shame, eh?

[ZortheConqueror]

I fully support this band being in rock band.

[veeray]

I also aprove this. I think they just can figure out all note charts for all those near 10 min songs or over :D. Love to see some Dream Theater in the game no matter what they release

[Ultimatum]

Im totally for Dream Theater. Mike Portnoy has a right to be arrogant, Im sorry. Even though hes not as arrogant as some make him out to be.

How does he have a right to be arrogant?

He's starting to get lazy and he overplays songs.

[Tender-Surrender]

How does he have a right to be arrogant?

He's starting to get lazy and he overplays songs.


We get it.. you don't like Mike Portnoy. I am just glad you aren't in charge of getting the Masters or Licensing, because then we would know there would be no shot in hell for DT to be in this game.

I still support them being in Rock Band as do many others. I am sure anyone who wants a challenge on Guitar would approve of it as well!

[DarkPh0enix1]

what about under a glass moon?

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[Daytman]

he is waiting for the offer to be in the game in an interview.

I don't know if this is old news because the interview doesn't have a date on it nor do I know if this is exactly the right section of the forum to post in, but I'm a huge DT fan and I enjoyed reading that DT is willing to be put in the game so I thought I'd share this with people and maybe we can get some DLC DT really really soon. Pretty please HMX.


http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/inthepit/asktheartist/view.aspx?askID=82

Question:
Would you allow your music to be used in a video game such as the Guitar Hero or Rock Band series?

Answer:
Of Course! We're just waiting for the offer!
I want more bands like this... Tool were *******s, why wouldn't bands want their songs in Rock Band? It pleases their fans and could get them new ones.

"O noes! We're getting new fans!"

[Ultimatum]

Yet again, someone that posts stuff about Tool without knowing Maynard's personality.

To sum it up quickly, he is super paranoid about putting the band's work in a digital format, that's why they aren't on iTunes or any other pay-for-download sites.

[instantdeath999]

Huh... I honestly hadn't heard Dream Theater before, but I think I'll buy their greatest hits cd that comes out in a few days to get me up to speed. I point this out just to let everyone know I'm new to dream theater and know nothing about the band members... but from reading that article alone, he seemed like a very nice guy.

Oh, and speaking of arrogant singers... Oasis...

[comptonst]

Dream Theater DLC NOW !!! PLEASE!!!

2 songs that i know could probably make it on there:

The Dark Eternal Night

Constant Motion

[draperyfalls]

http://youtube.com/watch?v=ieRFnlcsZ0g

TELL ME THIS ISNT PURE AMAZING TALENT THAT SHOULD BE IN ROCK BAND!!!!

[Tsavo]

^ A good vid of "Overture 1928"... i'd like to see "Beyond this Life" in the game... honestly anything from SDoIT or Scenes From A Memory. For once, I would be firmly against any keyboards mapped for guitar. I think Petrucci does enough interesting riffs for backing the key solos, and the breaks would be necessary :D

[qtippingbrain]

Just a few things to point out with this thread.
1) There are several songs that couldn't be on DLC because of one main fact. NO VOCALS. Songs like Stream Of Consciousness or the live Instrumedley, or for that matter anything from Liquid Tension Experiment, Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Yngwie Malmsteen, Eric Johnson, etc. etc. could never be on Rock Band because there's nothing like a vocalist getting 100% on a song because all he had to do is tap out one really friggin long tambourine/cowbell solo.
2) Maynard from Tool doesn't make music for the fans, he makes music for the music. Ever notice how he hates fans? He might do it for the money, but not for fans. Ever.
3)Nobody from Dream Theater graduated from Berkley. Watch the DVD Score 20th Anniversary. The documentary they have on the second disk proves it. They dropped their classes to pursue Majesty (the original name of the band.)

[Tender-Surrender]

Just a few things to point out with this thread.
1) There are several songs that couldn't be on DLC because of one main fact. NO VOCALS. Songs like Stream Of Consciousness or the live Instrumedley, or for that matter anything from Liquid Tension Experiment, Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Yngwie Malmsteen, Eric Johnson, etc. etc. could never be on Rock Band because there's nothing like a vocalist getting 100&#37; on a song because all he had to do is tap out one really friggin long tambourine/cowbell solo.
2) Maynard from Tool doesn't make music for the fans, he makes music for the music. Ever notice how he hates fans? He might do it for the money, but not for fans. Ever.
3)Nobody from Dream Theater graduated from Berkley. Watch the DVD Score 20th Anniversary. The documentary they have on the second disk proves it. They dropped their classes to pursue Majesty (the original name of the band.)

Eric Johnson and Steve Vai have vocals in a good amount of their songs, so they are a possibility.

[qtippingbrain]

Eric Johnson and Steve Vai have vocals in a good amount of their songs, so they are a possibility.

Ok then my bad. I've just never heard vocals in any of their songs that I've actually heard. Except for Steve Vai's stupid little filler songs like the start of The Audience Is Listening and When I Was A Little Boy.

[Alien_Kamikaze]

Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence would be cool. The Dark Eternal Night would be great as well.

[Tender-Surrender]

His vocals are pretty easy and straight forward, and not like he is a great songwriter, but anything from Vai is appreciated!.

I know it is totally off topic :P

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[irishdude828]

Hooray! This post is linked to the thread on the front page, so maybe it will get some more publicity!

[barnacleman11]

Under A Glass Moon
The Glass Prison
Learning To Live
A Change Of Seasons
Honor Thy Father
Any of these would be Rock Bandgasmic. Hell, I'd take anything off of Falling to Infinity and be happy.

[hamthegreat]

My friend and I have really been talking about much fun their songs would be in Rock Band. Maybe even just one song as a part of an "Impossible Song Pack"

[BigZ7337]

Dream Theatert = Win :D

[irishdude828]

Liquid Tension Experiment is win too. They're just about the same as dream theater, minus lyrics and plus Tony Levin rather than John Myung. And who needs lyrics? *psssh*

[barnacleman11]

LTE is very good, but I actually prefer DT's melodies and parts and sometimes Labrie can sound pretty good. Metropolis Pt. 2 is a flawless album in my eyes (er, ears) and since I'm not a really big lyrics fanatic, the cheese doesn't bother me.

[xbadx1233]

I would say The Dark Eternal Night is a definate must! I like how they mess around with the odd time signatures.

[fireshoes]

I picked up Morse Portnoy George's Cover to Cover album at a local record store here the other day. Oh man, f'ing amazing! I would love to see some of these songs in RB!

01. Pleasant Valley Sunday 04:45 (The Monkees)
02. Badge 02:52 (Cream)
03. Maybe I'm Amazed 04:03 (Paul McCartney)
04. Where Do The Children Play 04:40 (Cat Stevens)
05. I'm The Man 04:06 (Joe Jackson)
06. Feeling Stronger Everyday 05:39 (Chicago)
07. Rock And Roll Suicide 03:29 (David Bowie)
2004 One Sessions:
08. Where The Streets Have No Name 05:48 (U2)
09. Day After Day 03:26 (Badfinger)
10. What Is Life 04:28 (George Harrison)
11. I'm Free / Sparks 06:36 (The Who)
2003 Testimony Sessions:
12. Tuesday Afternoon 06:33 (Moody Blues)
13. Find My Way Back Home 06:49 (Blind Faith)

“It comes down to this," says (drummer) Mike Portnoy. "I am a music fan. No matter how old I get or how much success I've had, I will always be that 11 year old kid in the KISS Army jamming along to Who tunes in my bedroom. Because of this, I still LOVE playing covers. I have been able to tap into my Metal and Prog influences choosing covers with DT, but another HUGE side of my inspiration are my Classic Rock influences from the 60's and 70's. For the most part, the guys in DT don't share this same background, so I've never been able to cover these classic bands with them. However Neal and Randy TOTALLY do share this background, so when choosing covers with them rather than taking the obvious PROG road, we've enjoyed paying tribute to the more retro, pop-oriented side of our shared taste. Gathered here on this CD is a collection of all of the covers we did together throughout the sessions for Neal's Testimony, One and ? sessions. Expand your prog ears and enjoy!”

[chrk]

bump?

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[chrk]

sorry if im posting twice in a row but i dont like seeing such talent like hannah montana and lostprophets closer to page 1 than DT :(

Afterlife!

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[irishdude828]

WDADU still rocks! I love Score.

[PowersurgeX]

Aye DT. I've been saying it all along.

[irishdude828]

Judas Priest over DT, not for me. Heh, I won't be satisfied till we get DT, though.

[Der_Lex]

I'd love to see Images and Words or Scenes from a Memory as full album DLC.
An Awake 3-pack of 6:00, The Mirror and Lie would be awesome as well.

[deevineh8tred]

I would love to play some DT. I also wanna comment on the video for "forsaken", i thought it was damn good, it told a good story.

[Runa216]

I've been hoping for some Dream Theatre ever since I first heard A Change of Seasons...and fell absolutely in love with them. I, for one, would actually love to play a 23 minute epic. and if that's too much for you, get an 8-track pack....for 5 bucks...called "Six degrees of inner turbulence." that's a 42 minute song broken into 8 parts to make it more manageable, which is great for rock band, have an option to play the whole thing at once or do each part individually.

I'd buy it without hesitation.

and constant motion is feckin awesome, as are the songs posted in this thread. Dream Theatre need to be included dammit! (but then again, I'm the one holding out for Elvenking, Blind Guardian, and Nightwish...)

[PanicAttack]

I've been hoping for some Dream Theatre ever since I first heard A Change of Seasons...and fell absolutely in love with them. I, for one, would actually love to play a 23 minute epic. and if that's too much for you, get an 8-track pack....for 5 bucks...called "Six degrees of inner turbulence." that's a 42 minute song broken into 8 parts to make it more manageable, which is great for rock band, have an option to play the whole thing at once or do each part individually.

I'd buy it without hesitation.

and constant motion is feckin awesome, as are the songs posted in this thread. Dream Theatre need to be included dammit! (but then again, I'm the one holding out for Elvenking, Blind Guardian, and Nightwish...)

A problem with six degrees is that the first part is an overture, although it is excellent, it's what, seven minutes long?

But I'd still buy it ^_^

[Young_Nastyman]

A problem with six degrees is that the first part is an overture, although it is excellent, it's what, seven minutes long?

But I'd still buy it ^_^

and how is that a problem? :p

[Garems007]

I must have missed this thread. Sign me up for some DT. :)

Here are some tracks I'd like to see...
Metropolis: Part 1
Innocence Faded
Home
The Spirit Carries On
Panic Attack
Sacrificed Sons
Constant Motion
The Dark Eternal Night

I'd also like to see these, but they are a bit less likely. :D
A Change of Seasons
Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence
In The Presence of Enemies

[WildChyld]

There has always been a joke about Berkeee.

What do you call a Berklee graduate? Teacher.
What do you call a Berklee drop out? Musician.

That seems to be particularly true of guitar players.

But back to DT. They're totally willing to be in rockband. In fact, they've played rockband :)

Yes they have many instrumental pieces, but they also have plenty of songs with great vocals (lets just leave off that first atrocity of a singer)

Some of the newer stuff may not be as approachable for a mainstream audience but images and words has plenty of songs that would translate well to rockband.

[UpTheIrons]

Ugh Dream Theater is technically exceptional, but gawd I can't listen to them for more than a few minutes..

[irishdude828]

Ugh Dream Theater is technically exceptional, but gawd I can't listen to them for more than a few minutes..

Is it because of the singer? That's why I didn't like them in the first place, his voice isn't very mainstream, but he really shows his great range and talent in alot of songs. Not The Dark Eternal Night though, that song sucks vocally.

[AbeVV]

I dislike their music, cause they're all a bunch of wankers, but that would make their songs really fun to play for rock band.

[irishdude828]

I dislike their music, cause they're all a bunch of wankers, but that would make their songs really fun to play for rock band.

Haha, I see what you mean. They kinda jack off all over their music sometimes, but i do so right along side them cause I appreciate their ability to do so. Rudess especially, he can be too good sometimes.

[Onslaught_fei]

Im still hoping for Dream Theater. And yes, I like the singing.

[Malo]

Registered to give my support for DT in Rockband.

I would give my firstborn to play Home.

Scenes from a Memory and Six Degrees albums DLC!

I'd also love to play Change of Seasons with my mates (whom don't know DT) and watch them explode by the end.

[weirdjade27]

For a chance to play Dream Theater in Rockband I'll happily offer my right nut to Harmonix.
And for a chance to play Metropolis Pt.1 I would give both my nuts right now as a sign of good faith. Please! Bring on the DT!

And a word to those who criticize the wankering...that's a huge appeal of Dream Theater! Which would make it it all the more rockin' for this game!

[Zeleii]

Umm, hell yes.... I want Forsaken ;p

[irishdude828]

Forsaken would be a great DT song for Rock Band. It's mainstream enough, short enough, and of course amazing.

[Chucknate]

In The Presence Of Enemies would be epic

[TheKrazyKatzzz]

I want The Glass Prison and I Walk Beside You most of all.

[RockstarLeo]

And for a chance to play Metropolis Pt.1 I would give both my nuts right now as a sign of good faith.

Good, cuz you'll probably need to do away with them anyway if you want to sing the high parts of the song :rolleyes:

Hmm but yeah, some DT songs would be really great in RB. Lie, anyone?

[DivX AcidFire]

Yes, please..DREAM THEATER!..They're an awesome band that deserves to be in Rock Band..Make a three pack with..
The Dark Eternal Night
Pull Me Under
As I Am or Metropolis

[qtippingbrain]

Forsaken would be a great DT song for Rock Band. It's mainstream enough, short enough, and of course amazing.

Forsaken is a good song but IMO there are better songs. Just check out most of their previous discography.

Personally i'm not so much a fan of their new CD (yet) as I am of their old cd's. I first got into DT on Train Of Thought, but i think their best is (of course) Images and Words followed extremely closely by Metroplis Pt. 2: Scenes From a Memory. Octavarium took me a few months to get used to. I didn't like how it was really keyboard heavy in comparison to Train of Thought. And Falling Into Infinity was by far their not-so-greatest. (personally i don't think DT can do any wrong, even with their "sell out CD".)

I'm just such a fan.

[irishdude828]

Forsaken is a good song but IMO there are better songs. Just check out most of their previous discography.

Personally i'm not so much a fan of their new CD (yet) as I am of their old cd's. I first got into DT on Train Of Thought, but i think their best is (of course) Images and Words followed extremely closely by Metroplis Pt. 2: Scenes From a Memory. Octavarium took me a few months to get used to. I didn't like how it was really keyboard heavy in comparison to Train of Thought. And Falling Into Infinity was by far their not-so-greatest. (personally i don't think DT can do any wrong, even with their "sell out CD".)

I'm just such a fan.


QFT. All of this is just about true for me as well, love Scenes from a memory, think FII is kinda sub-par. I love it all

[Progged]

Dream Theater - Images and Words remains one of my Top 10 Favorite albums of all time in the same company as AC/DC - Back and Black, Pink Floyd - The Wall, Queensryche - Operation: Mindcrime. This album is the cornerstone of the progressive metal genre.

[Verditude]

I really, really like These Walls and The Dark Eternal Night.

[Rockonforever]

Glad to see the boys are interested in putting their music in the game. Now all we need is Harmonix to get the message loud and clear. Hopefully these threads will help and for all u fans, don't forget about Awake. pretty damn good ! Personally, it would be the following for me:

Metropolis Pt. 1
Glass Prison
Home

I will not only give both nuts, I'll throw in my brothers' as well. He doesn't need or use them !

[Myrddin]

Heh, I saw this thread and instantly realized I needed an account on the Rock Band forums.

Dream Theater would be amazing for Rock Band.

It'd be amazing to see the Metropolis album make it onto Rock Band, but not only that, it would be sweet if you could play the whole thing nonstop as it is meant to be.

But, if I had to choose three songs they would probably have to be:
Fatal Tragedy
Endless Sacrifice
The Glass Prison

Needless to say any DT on Rock Band would make me happy.

[weirdjade27]

It just hit me as I was listening to the 2007 Remix of it...but "Take The Time" would epic as hell on RockBand. Just extend the outro guitar solo a bit and have a bad ass big rock ending and that song will be one hell of a face melter...on a scale of "raiders of the lost ark" melting. lol

[qtippingbrain]

Well it seems that DT is confirmed for GH4. But I'm not so sure these aren't just crappy rumors. If this be so, I might just have to cross back into GH land so i can play my DT. Unless... They have a crossover agreement where they gave rights to GH but not exclusively, and RB has a chance in the future to pick up some sweet DT tunes. (Example: QOTSA are in both GH3 and RB, and HMX was already bought by MTV and working on RB when GH3 came out..)

[AtariFreek]

Yeah, I'm a HUGE DT fan, and would definetely love to see some DT love in Rock Band. Just imagine playing Take The Time or Learning to Live (F# anyone?)

[mafgineau]

I thought I would chime in on this one. Come on guys (Harmonix) I will buy any Dream Theater pack/song in a hertbeat.

DT Rocks!!!

[Reznik.Akime]

I bought Rock Band in the hope that Dream Theater would be available for download. It breaks my heart to see them be signed first by GH than Rock Band, but let there still be hope!

You guys wouldn't regret it.

[Mister_Derp]

I would personally kiss the feet of every person at Harmonix if they put in Dream Theater.

[an1m051ty]

Yeah DT is in GH4. Lets hope they didn't sign an exclusivity contract. I really want to play some of there stuff in this game.

Of course I'll be buying GH4 as well, I'm just saying.

[jaystonepk]

I would absolutely LOVE to see any song make it as DLC. I wonder what it would take to get all 23 minutes of "A change of seasons" in? :cool:

[Tubelious]

it would be sooo cool to have the whole "Awake" album for RB. Or if not the whole album, then atleast :

A Mind Beside Itself: I. "Erotomania"
A Mind Beside Itself: II. "Voices"
A Mind Beside Itself: III. "The Silent Man"
"The Mirror"

[irishdude828]

it would be sooo cool to have the whole "Awake" album for RB. Or if not the whole album, then atleast :

A Mind Beside Itself: I. "Erotomania"
A Mind Beside Itself: II. "Voices"
A Mind Beside Itself: III. "The Silent Man"
"The Mirror"



I've recently noticed that Awake is perfect. It's very riffy, heavy, agressive, yet very interesting and musical. I would love to see Scarred, cause that's my favorite off that album.

[MesaBeno]

Overture 1928 would be the ****! and give us a double bass pedal!!!!

[Pizza7]

it would be sooo cool to have the whole "Awake" album for RB. Or if not the whole album, then atleast :

A Mind Beside Itself: I. "Erotomania"
A Mind Beside Itself: II. "Voices"
A Mind Beside Itself: III. "The Silent Man"
"The Mirror"

I vote yes!

[iceandrews]

Please please DT!

[MesaBeno]

I'm thinking it won't happen. Guess all of us will have to jump ship to GHWT, as they've hinted there will indeed be DT in their game.

[grim88]

I don't want to buy GH:WT just for Dream Theater. Hopefully, I won't have to.

[MinusTheBear]

"Metropolis Pt 2: Scenes from a Memory" gets my vote for album DLC. But really, I'll take any DT i can get

Now this I can agree with. That disc is amazing.

[Onslaught_fei]

I don't want to buy GH:WT just for Dream Theater. Hopefully, I won't have to.

I dont want to either, but I will for DT.

[MesaBeno]

I kinda do anyway, the drumset looks cooler and so does the guitar.

[MKScorpion08]

Dream Theater needs to be in RB2 now. Rock Revolution, Gh4, Rock band is falling behind.

Im a singer myself and i know how amazingly talented LaBrie is. You may not like him but he is an aquired taste and after you get used to his unusual singing style you realize how amazing he is. Anyone else wouldnt be right for Dream Theater.

Cant wait to sing out some LaBrieness on GH4

[elvor]

Yeah, get some DT on download HMX!

Anything would be awesome, especially from Scene's From a Memory.

Also, am I the only person who would love Octavarium (the song) to be available. They could cut out the beginning continuum wankery and they it would be pure awesome for 20 minutes.

[Onslaught_fei]

Strange Deja Vu

NOW!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5555PKMTcc

[Nubnut]

We NEED the Glass Prison on there. while yes it would be hell playing for 14 mins straight. It's one of the most fun guitar and bass songs ever.

Also, anything off of Awake or Images and Words would be great for bass and vocals, though the guitar and drums wouldn't be as fun as their later stuff.

[Destromas]

So by now everyone has seen the list of songs that 'might' be on RB2. If HMX's best effort was to use that commercial, muse rip-off track, I know I'm probably shooting myself in the foot here, but I'd rather go without. No thanks to Panic Attack. Octavarium was a terrible album in my opinion.

[Forks]

Octovarium was a good track.

The rest of the album was awful, though.

[Zeleii]

Dream Theater for RB2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Pizza7]

Dream Theater needs to be in RB2 now. Rock Revolution, Gh4, Rock band is falling behind.

Im a singer myself and i know how amazingly talented LaBrie is. You may not like him but he is an aquired taste and after you get used to his unusual singing style you realize how amazing he is. Anyone else wouldnt be right for Dream Theater.

Cant wait to sing out some LaBrieness on GH4

I hate to be "that guy", but I've been "acquiring" the taste for Labrie's vocals for some 16 years now, and I still cannot stand the guy's vocals (nor his stage presence for that matter). I didn't mind him on the Ayreon album, oddly.

To be honest, Labrie is the main factor for me not listening to DT more. I much prefer Fates Warning or Redemption, as Ray Alder is a far superior vocalist.

That all being said, I'm very excited for Panic Attack on RB2!

[wcip1Angel]

This is - simply put - AMAZING!

Thank you so much, Harmonix! As an avid Dream Theater fan, I've been waiting for this moment since I first picked up a plastic GH-guitar. Whether or not it'll only be the one song or not, I think it's suitable to have Dream Theater in Rock Band.

That's not to say I'd follow you guys into hell and back for the chance of picking up my RB drum sticks and playing "The Spirit Carries On", "In the Name of God" or "Endless Sacrifice."

The only *real* problem with DT songs (apart from the lack of RB-double bass pedals ;)) is the fact that Dream Theater's song structure generally doesn't fit into Rock Band. Take their magnum opus, Metropolis Pt1, for instance. You've got a 4-5 minute instrumental section in the middle. What should the vocalist be doing in this section? Play the tambourine? ... I'd love to be able to play Metropolis, The Dance of Eternity, Hell's Kitchen, and most of all, Finally Free. But sadly, the song structure just doesn't lend itself that well to Rock Band (IMO).

Still, here's hoping for "The Spirit Carries On". I'd pay $200 gladly if it meant I could play that song on Rock Band.

edit:

PS: A thought... we *have* been seeing in the DLC songs that allow for increasingly long breaks for one or more of the instrument groups. Take the latest "The greatest man that ever lived". It seems they could get away with it if the song is good enough. Maybe an indication that DT songs really aren't that unrealistic for Rock Band? *prays*^

PPS: I do pity those of you who can't fall in love with Dream Theater's music because of James Labrie. It's a criticism I've heard for years, and although I sympathise and understand what you mean, I think he fits the band perfectly and wouldn't trade him for anyone. I've heard the band live three times in Norway and it's astonishing that he has the stamina to keep up with the rest of the band for a 3 1/2-hour concert. Well... for those of you who can't get into Dream Theater because of James... you'll always have Liquid tension Experiment..;)

PPPS: I have to do this: All neysayers of DT. Search for "Finally Free" on youtube and see the last 4 minutes of the song. I love that drum solo superimposed on that chord progression.


Linkie: http://youtube.com/watch?v=GZAerNMyhsI

[Pizza7]

PPS: I do pity those of you who can't fall in love with Dream Theater's music because of James Labrie. It's a criticism I've heard for years, and although I sympathise and understand what you mean, I think he fits the band perfectly and wouldn't trade him for anyone. I've heard the band live three times in Norway and it's astonishing that he has the stamina to keep up with the rest of the band for a 3 1/2-hour concert. Well... for those of you who can't get into Dream Theater because of James... you'll always have Liquid tension Experiment..;)

Just an FYI, I do like Dream Theater a lot, just not Labrie (on most songs).

[flanagan18]

I love Labrie, any other singer would not have worked with their music, they made the right choice in 1991 to pick him up

[flanagan18]

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That all being said, I'm very excited for Panic Attack on RB2!


Panic Attack is by Finger Eleven in this game I believe, Im very disappointed I thought HMX had taste in music

[Apples]

Hey, this thread is from last November.

Normally I'd say "WTF don't bump old threads." But this thread is a good case example that request threads here DO get results. It may take a while due to the logistics involved, you may not get ALL of the EXACT songs you want, but the suggestions do influence song selection.

[Pizza7]

Panic Attack is by Finger Eleven in this game I believe, Im very disappointed I thought HMX had taste in music

http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/puzzle/rockband2/news.html?sid=6193439

That definitely says Dream Theater.


I love Labrie, any other singer would not have worked with their music, they made the right choice in 1991 to pick him up

No, I'm pretty sure they would have been fine with just about anyone (except for maybe Billy Corrgan or the guy from Avenged Sevenfold). You've just only heard them with Labrie, and now they wouldn't sound like Dream Theater to you without him.

[flanagan18]

No, I'm pretty sure they would have been fine with just about anyone (except for maybe Billy Corrgan or the guy from Avenged Sevenfold). You've just only heard them with Labrie, and now they wouldn't sound like Dream Theater to you without him.

ummmm.... Im pretty sure their 1986-1990 era didnt have Labrie involved in anyway whatsoever, they had 2 diff. singers in between that time and neither of them were'nt that good compared to Labrie, dont test me on DT trivia! lol

[Pizza7]

ummmm.... Im pretty sure their 1986-1990 era didnt have Labrie involved in anyway whatsoever, they had 2 diff. singers in between that time and neither of them were'nt that good compared to Labrie, dont test me on DT trivia! lol

I never said anything about that. I disregard anything prior to the Images and Words album. The music is what makes this band. The vocals have and always will be secondary.

But as always, this is MY OPINION. I understand Labrie has a large following. I (personally) just don't understand why.

[flanagan18]

thats a good point, yes I too always thought of the vocals as the low point of the band but I still like every member of the band, if DT were to get a new singer I might stop listening to them because the 5 of them on stage in front of you is just electric.

[wcip1Angel]

I never said anything about that. I disregard anything prior to the Images and Words album. The music is what makes this band. The vocals have and always will be secondary.

But as always, this is MY OPINION. I understand Labrie has a large following. I (personally) just don't understand why.

I can only speak for myself, but I think one of the reasons why I love James Labrie's contribution to the band sound is that he was in the band when I started listening to Dream Theater's music. I've heard older records with other vocalists, and they just don't have the same punch and stamina as James, even though their register was impressive as well.

Actually, I don't think Labrie has a *huge* following. I think many music lovers are on the fence when it comes to DT and they just can't deal with his style so they opt for Opeth or Pain of Salvation or something totally different. Those of us who love James' contribution do so perhaps because we don't want to picture Dream Theater as something different than what it is.. ?

I have very little experience when it comes to progressive rock and heavy metal. I've listened to Metallica, Dream Theater and Pain of Salvation (in that order), and I like all three vocalists. What I cannot *STAND*, and what I think ruins most heavy music, are growling vocalists. I'm so grateful Dream Theater hasn't ruined their music by employing a growler...

[Destromas]

I think James LaBrie grew on me. I like his solo efforts, primarily in Mullmuzzler, and he sounds good just about everywhere.

EXCEPT Octavarium, where he clearly attempts to replicate Matthew Bellamy in every way shape and form. I want to kidney punch whichever HMX dev it was that chose Panic Attack of any of their songs.

[Destromas]

No, I'm pretty sure they would have been fine with just about anyone (except for maybe Billy Corrgan or the guy from Avenged Sevenfold). You've just only heard them with Labrie, and now they wouldn't sound like Dream Theater to you without him.

They sounded terrible with Charlie Dominici in When Dream and Day Unite. And back when they had him, they had a better keyboardist, who I think was Kevin Moore as well. Instrumentally the lineup was better, but Dominici in my opinion isn't that great, you can hear his solo albums which are pretty much carbon copies of DT, but much better than his contributions to WDADU.

[Kor]

Charlie didn't have a unique or powerful timbre to his voice, in my opinion. It feels very lacking when I listen to WDADU. LaBrie is an aquired taste, I must say, but I think he's got an incredible range and this operatic sound that's just great for DT.

[Pizza7]

I have very little experience when it comes to progressive rock and heavy metal. I've listened to Metallica, Dream Theater and Pain of Salvation (in that order), and I like all three vocalists. What I cannot *STAND*, and what I think ruins most heavy music, are growling vocalists. I'm so grateful Dream Theater hasn't ruined their music by employing a growler...

I guess this answers my question. People don't like growlers the same way I don't like James Labrie. I love growlers if it's done right. Opeth, Edge of Sanity, Amorphis (old) have some of the best "growl" vocalists of all time. Yes, there is a huge difference in growl vocals.

Also, I absolutely love Pain of Salvation (though I refuse to listen to Scarsick again).

[towser]

Listen guys I don't like Labrie either, but after seeing DT over 10 times live, you can't deny a lot of people go see the show for him...however crazy that may sound.

I know it sounds insane to music lovers like us who deconstruct any song to focus on bass drums and guitars. But for a lot of people the singer is the focus of any band...

I can't say he doesn't have a little something live that gets the crowd going too...
He's a great frontman for DT, and I don't want the musical focus of that band taken away from Portnoy and Petrucci, it's bad enough that we don't hear Myung half of the time...


I also would rather listen to DT without a singer, but we got Liquid Tension Experiment for that, with Tony Levin as a bonus... Anyone ever listened to Bozzio, Levin & Stevens? Try that if you like LTE, they only did 2 albums, but for just a bass a guitar and a drum these guys sound better than most 9 member bands coming out these days...


Anyways back to DT, anyone really satisfied with the choice of Panic Attack? It's a good song, but really?

Doesn't DT deserve at least 2-3 songs as DLC? Like they did for Rush? I won't hope for a 12 song pack or album, but come on, How about Pull me Under, Under a Glass Moon and Metropolis to start things up as DLC??


Six Degrees, Train of Though or SfaM would all be perfect for a full album also...

Forsaken, Constant Motion and Dark Eternal Night from the new album wouldn't be too long, and even though DEN lasts over 8 minutes, it's around 2 minutes of the same cool badass riff at the end.

Lets stop losing time arguing that Labrie sucks and wondering why people like him. DT could also have it a lot worse...
Lets hear other DT fans if you would like to see DLC for your favorite band...

I bought RB because they announced DLC for my favorite band The Who and I'm still waiting for that, I'll be happy this week at least... But now it's time to get on DT's case...

So help me out if you feel like me and fantasize about seeing a bunch of DT in your RB setlist...
We got the foot in the door, Harmonix noticed DT if they included Panic Attack, you guys got the ball rolling and that's the hardest thing to do...

Now all we have to do is keep pushing to get more DT... So lets keep at it and requesting for more DT as DLC, Portnoy himself said he was all for it... So if Harmonix ends up making a bunch of money from people who want to pay for more DT songs, I don't see why they would deny it...


Thanks for your efforts guys and keep going!

[logicalnoise]

dude I'm sure more DT is in the works. If their on the RB2 disc that's a giant hint that DLC is coming. HMX loves it when bands commit to multiple tracks. I wish we could hear from DT now that they finally got approached by HMX.

[irishdude828]

I'm sure that more DT is coming. When people play Panic Attack, I think DT's popularity will certainly go up a bit, and more people will call for DT DLC. Mainly, it's good that Harmonix recognized DT, and I'm sure they've heard other DT songs. What I could see is that they put out Panic Attack as the first in a bunch of DT songs, because, I agree, it's not the best one they could put on RB2. I say there's more to come.

And by that, I want SCARRED.

[wcip1Angel]

Panic Attack may not be the best DT song, but it may one of their songs that's best suited to the Rock Band format.

Towser, great post! But I don't see how they could put any full album onto DLC as most of their albums (if not all) have one or more instrumental songs.

[Phipplet]

I am in support of the Dream Theatre movement.
We need "Take the Time". Lolz, that is my favorite song by them.

[Rokkstar]

Dream theater is pretty good, I would like some but Rock Band 2 already has a song, I want some diff bands first.

[Corvin]

Alright, enough hating on James, he's an acquired taste, let's move on. Also I've got a gut feeling Road Runner went to HMX to get them in the game. They have been nothing but a blessing for the band.

Now that we're getting one track, let's liven this up a bit pick an album you'd like to see in Rock Band AND post a 3-pack you'd like to see.

For me:
Album:
Images & Words: Metropolis? Take the Time? Another Day? Classic beginning to end. Only problem track would be Wait for Sleep which is very keyboard heavy.

3-pack:
The Glass Prison
As I Am
the Dark Eternal Night

[carlosm71]

I'd love a DT ballad pack:
Finally Free
The Spirit Carries on
Forsaken

And I know it breaks the cardinal rule of NECESSARY vocal tracks, but I don't care. ROCK BAND ABSOLUTELY NEEDS STREAM OF CONSCIOUSNESS. It is the BEST DT song hands-down.

[Onslaught_fei]

Alright, enough hating on James, he's an acquired taste, let's move on. Also I've got a gut feeling Road Runner went to HMX to get them in the game. They have been nothing but a blessing for the band.

Now that we're getting one track, let's liven this up a bit pick an album you'd like to see in Rock Band AND post a 3-pack you'd like to see.

For me:
Album:
Images & Words: Metropolis? Take the Time? Another Day? Classic beginning to end. Only problem track would be Wait for Sleep which is very keyboard heavy.

3-pack:
The Glass Prison
As I Am
the Dark Eternal Night

Well lets get those *******s at roadrunner to get some opeth in Rock Band.

[comptonst]

Im a huge DT fan so here are my suggestions:

Most Wanted Album: either Scenes from a Memory or Train of thought

Song Pack:
As I Am
Dark Eternal Night
Forsaken
Home (Scene 6 from SFAM Album) (I hope they can get this for RB but im not gonna hold my breath)
Here is a video if you wannna hear the song:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNE2-K8fDDw

[RiPeBiScUiT]

Dream Theater is probably my favorite band out there right now. They got argueably the best drummer in the world (I play drums) and I know that Myung, Petrucci, and Rudess are also outstanding musicians. Their music is phenomenal, and I don't care what other people say, I think James has one of the most "unique" voices out there. I don't necessarily believe that a great singer has to sound perfect all the time. I think that a great singer sounds like no other out there. If anyone thinks they can find one that sounds like him, let me know, and I will take that back. I think that is why everyone loves James. Now back to the DLC. Yes, I would LOVE for some DT DLC in the near future. I bet HMX has a hell of a time with them note charts lol.

Album: Either Images and Words or Octavarium

3-pack:
The Root of All Evil
Honor Thy Father
Under A Glass Moon

But honestly, who cares what DT song is in RB, cuz u know they all rock...

[masterantonio]

home
pull me under
lie

would be my pick for songs on a three pack, but I would take any dream theater and love it

[Runa216]

I'm a glutton for punishment:

A Change of Seasons
The Dark Eternal Night
Constant Motion
Six degrees of Inner Turbulence (the whole thing)
In the name of God
Prophets of War

[MistressD]

Hey, I have a question for all you Dream Theater fans! I totally fell in love with the dlc and the RB2 track and now I'm ready for to buy an album. Any you can recommend?

[Johnny Staccato]

Hey, I have a question for all you Dream Theater fans! I totally fell in love with the dlc and the RB2 track and now I'm ready for to buy an album. Any you can recommend?

I would start with Images and Words. (Well, actually I DID start with Images and Words, but I digress.)

From there, Awake and Scenes from a Memory. From there, your choice. I guess grab Systemic Chaos, that's the album with Constant Motion.

[MinusTheBear]

I'll take scenes from a memory as my album.

Greatest hits

Home
Dance of Eternity
Metropolis Part 1
Take the Time
Pull me Under
The Glass Prison
A change of seasons (26 minutes)
Under a Glass Moon
The Test that Stumped them all
6:00
Caught in a Web
Peruvian Skies
Lines in the Sand

Not a fan of anything past Train of Thought. They were genious up until the last 2 albums. Dont get me wrong, they are still a technically amazing band, a little dumbed down now a days but they just dont have that "thing" anymore. The new stuff is beneath them but hey, all bands sell out eventually.

[Ultimatum]

I'm starting to warm up to them slightly, despite Portnoy's douchebaggery, Petrucci, Ruddes, and Myung are just too great to pass up.

However, all I can tolerate is anything up until Awake, I found Metropolis Pt. 2 to be too self-indulgent and more about the wankery than the actual story, and I just found Systematic Chaos boring.

[instantdeath999]

How is Portnoy a douche bag? I've never heard an interview with him (with the exception of the one on this site).

[MinusTheBear]

I'm starting to warm up to them slightly, despite Portnoy's douchebaggery, Petrucci, Ruddes, and Myung are just too great to pass up.

However, all I can tolerate is anything up until Awake, I found Metropolis Pt. 2 to be too self-indulgent and more about the wankery than the actual story, and I just found Systematic Chaos boring.

Thats basically what I just said. I'm glad to see somebody who loves the old stuff.

Here's a beginners guide for Dream Theaters albums according to my taste. Along with all the gems from each album.
*There is an album before these with a different singer that I will not include.

Images and Words- A+

Ahh how refreshing it was to hear such amazing tunes. This should be the starting spot for new fans who are interested in them. They are at the top of their game here.
*take the time, pull me under, metropolis part one, learning to live

Awake- B+

This is a much heavier album than Images and Words with a lot of amazing songs but a few duds IMO. Still a good album.
*6:00, Erotomania, Caught in a Web

A Change of Seasons- A
This was basically an EP. "A Changes of Seasons" is an extremely long amazing song. Then you have a live performance of DT covering such bands as Pink Floyd, Kansas, Queen, Led Zeppelin and such. Great Stuff.

Falling Into Infinity- B
This was an attempt at selling out but obviously failed. This album has some Amazing tunes and a few Ehh songs. This is also the first album with Derek Sherinian on keyboards, replacing Kevin Moore. This album grew on me a lot. Some may say this is the worst album.
*new millenium, peruvian skies, lines in the sand, burning my soul

Metropolis Part 2 Scenes from a Memory- A+

Amazing album. I saw them perform this in its entirety and it was amazing. This a concept album where theres a story and no breaks in the music at all. It's essentially one long song. No singles allowed here. This was the first album that Jordan Rudess took over the keys.

Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence- B+
Double disc, with a 40+ minute song on Disc 2. This was a long awaited album for me and it was Good but not Great.
*The Glass Prison, Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence

Train of Thought- C
They were extremely heavy on this album and very dumbed down. I lost interest at this point.

Octavarium- D
I was so dissapointed with this album I cant even tell you a single song on it because I didnt listen to it but once.

Systematic Chaos ?
I had no clue this was even out until a few weeks ago.

All in all, DT is an amazing band who sold out and thats cool, but I'll stick to the old stuff. I loved playing Constant Motion and I'm excited for Panic Attack but I wont listen to it outside of RB. I would never stop playing RB if old DT was released and neither would all of you.

[MinusTheBear]

How is Portnoy a douche bag? I've never heard an interview with him (with the exception of the one on this site).

He is kind of a cocky, control freak who takes it to a whole new level while he's kicking a soccer ball around with the other guys on stage while playing.

[Johnny Staccato]

Thats basically what I just said. I'm glad to see somebody who loves the old stuff.

Here's a beginners guide for Dream Theaters albums according to my taste. Along with all the gems from each album.
*There is an album before these with a different singer that I will not include.

Images and Words- A+

Ahh how refreshing it was to hear such amazing tunes. This should be the starting spot for new fans who are interested in them. They are at the top of their game here.
*take the time, pull me under, metropolis part one, learning to live

Awake- C+

This is a much heavier album than Images and Words with a lot of amazing songs but a few duds IMO. Still a good album.
*6:00, Erotomania, Caught in a Web

A Change of Seasons- A
This was basically an EP. "A Changes of Seasons" is an extremely long amazing song. Then you have a live performance of DT covering such bands as Pink Floyd, Kansas, Queen, Led Zeppelin and such. Great Stuff.

Falling Into Infinity- B
This was an attempt at selling out but obviously failed. This album has some Amazing tunes and a few Ehh songs. This is also the first album with Derek Sherinian on keyboards, replacing Kevin Moore. This album grew on me a lot. Some may say this is the worst album.
*new millenium, peruvian skies, lines in the sand, burning my soul

Metropolis Part 2 Scenes from a Memory- A+

Amazing album. I saw them perform this in its entirety and it was amazing. This a concept album where theres a story and no breaks in the music at all. It's essentially one long song. No singles allowed here. This was the first album that Jordan Rudess took over the keys.

Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence- B+
Double disc, with a 40+ minute song on Disc 2. This was a long awaited album for me and it was Good but not Great.
*The Glass Prison, Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence

Train of Thought- C
They were extremely heavy on this album and very dumbed down. I lost interest at this point.

Octavarium- D
I was so dissapointed with this album I cant even tell you a single song on it because I didnt listen to it but once.

Systematic Chaos ?
I had no clue this was even out until a few weeks ago.

All in all, DT is an amazing band who sold out and thats cool, but I'll stick to the old stuff. I loved playing Constant Motion and I'm excited for Panic Attack but I wont listen to it outside of RB. I would never stop playing RB if old DT was released and neither would all of you.


Well, opinions are opinions, but Falling into Infinity gets a B and Awake a C+?
Really? I dunno, I think Awake is their best...

[MinusTheBear]

Well, opinions are opinions, but Falling into Infinity gets a B and Awake a C+?
Really? I dunno, I think Awake is their best...

Whoops, C+ should have been B+. My bad.

[Johnny Staccato]

Whoops, C+ should have been B+. My bad.

Well as I said opinions are opinions...but that DOES make me happier.:D

[jayou521]

Images and Words for DLC please~ that whole album is just filled with great music that would be awesome to play on Rock Band ... except for 'Wait for Sleep' which only has vocals and piano, but still ... We need Images and Words~!

[jayou521]

And for a chance to play Metropolis Pt.1 I would give both my nuts right now as a sign of good faith. Please! Bring on the DT!

Very well put~ 'Metropolis Pt. 1' and 'Under a Glass Moon' at the very least~!

[Sir_Phobos]

I'd rather have a DT "Best of" pack than a full album personally.

[Destromas]

Well as I said opinions are opinions...but that DOES make me happier.:D

Finally someone that agrees with me on Octavarium. I don't agree with you on Awake however. There's no duds on that at all, but you don't seem to be a fan of their ballads, so I'll give you that. But Space-Dye Vest is on there, and it's a Kevin Moore tune, so it should be a B+ at least.

P.S. Awake is heavier because I don't know... they started using a 7-string guitar!?!!?

[MistressD]

Hey guys, remember me? Just checking in to tell ya'll I got "Images and Words" and have not stopped listening to it for a while. So thanks so much for the recommendation, I couldn't be happier. And now I finally know the band behind "Pull Me Under". That was a pleasant surprise; I've heard that song on the radio for years, but never knew the band; and it's one of my favorites. Now I'm uber-excited for "Panic Attack" and next time I'm in store, I'll try and pick up another album. So you can officially count me in as a newbie in the Dream Theater fan club.

I wish I could return the favor, so if anyone here may who may also be interested in "Disturbed" like I am, I'll be more than happy to make some recommendations and opinions in return. I know the two bands are fairly different in style, but since I enjoy both, I'm sure some of you may as well. And as a fan of them for the past 8 years, I have a pretty informed opinion of them as you have provided me with Dream Theater.

Just a thought; the important thing is you guys have made me a new fan, and I thank you very much! I hope we can all enjoy more Dream Theater in Rock Band in the near future!

:)

[Young_Nastyman]

Hey guys, remember me? Just checking in to tell ya'll I got "Images and Words" and have not stopped listening to it for a while. So thanks so much for the recommendation, I couldn't be happier. And now I finally know the band behind "Pull Me Under". That was a pleasant surprise; I've heard that song on the radio for years, but never knew the band; and it's one of my favorites. Now I'm uber-excited for "Panic Attack" and next time I'm in store, I'll try and pick up another album. So you can officially count me in as a newbie in the Dream Theater fan club.

I wish I could return the favor, so if anyone here may who may also be interested in "Disturbed" like I am, I'll be more than happy to make some recommendations and opinions in return. I know the two bands are fairly different in style, but since I enjoy both, I'm sure some of you may as well. And as a fan of them for the past 8 years, I have a pretty informed opinion of them as you have provided me with Dream Theater.

Just a thought; the important thing is you guys have made me a new fan, and I thank you very much! I hope we can all enjoy more Dream Theater in Rock Band in the near future!

:)

Welcome to the Awesome Party :D

[woofmix]

I bought the albums octavrium and systematic chaos and I absolutly love them

Constant Motion is a pain to play on guitar (in the good way)

And Panic Attack is one of my favorite songs in rock band 2.


More please :D

[recharge138]

Awake, Images and Words, and Metroplis IMO their three best. And Ytse jam from their debut, great instrumental and you don't have to hear that guy's voice. :D

[Verdale]

Definitely needs more DT. End of story.

[Setsu102]

We need some more DT in RB! It would be awesome to get a full album or maybe a 6 -pack! I of course would take whatever I could get, but there are certain songs I would love to have.

Lines in the Sand
Learning to Live
Endless Sacrifice
Fatal Tragedy
Finally Free
Blind Faith

Only to name a few. I actually would like their whole catalog.

Get on it Harmonix!

[XXXBurningStarIV]

Fatal Tragedy. ^^

[jayou521]

I'd rather have a DT "Best of" pack than a full album personally.

Images and Words is pretty much a "Best Of" on its own :D
Those songs are some of their best by far~

[ArmeniusLOD]

"When Dream and Day Unite" is by far their best album and I would love to see it in RB. The first and still the best.

[Malo]

Still need a lot more DT folks! Now that we can have instrumental tracks, it opens up potential for most DT complete albums.

Scenes from a Memory please :)

[Zenweaponry]

DT seems perfect for RB as previously mentioned and I personally don't know anyone who actually dislikes DT.

[Wobo-Wobo]

Awake is my favourite album from them, Endless Sacrifice is my favourite song from them, and I think Metropolis (pt 1) would be amazing. I still can't forget the guitar solo in there!!!! Amazinggg

[Goatbuster]

Don't let Guitar Hero get them (or at least let them be on both games)!! Hurry Harmonix!

[Killen4fun]

We need more DT DLC :D

It's so much fun, on every instrument. Come on Harmonix, give us a 20 minute epic to play so we can fail @ 19 minutes in ^_^

ahaha, would definitly be fun as hell to kplay. but yeah, anymore Dream Theater would be awesome.

[Kor]

More Dream Theater would be incredible!

Though, I'm not sure I want to be the guy to chart Dream Theater notes, haha. Must take ages!

[drfunkle]

I was going to ramble on there but...
A Change of Seasons (title track) would be great on DLC.
We need a tune that goes on for about 20 minutes!

[Zenweaponry]

I'm kind of shocked that even HMX has said that DT was almost tailor made to be in RB and we still have only 2 songs from them.

[bball4lif91]

Well they are in the studio right now, maybe we could get a couple of new songs when the album is ready to come out. That would pretty awesome considering Portnoy described the album as amazing. Maybe Harmonix could release a 3 pack or something for now.

Beyond This Life
The Glass Prision
Endless Sacrifice

I get chills thinking about how awesome it would be.

[Squaretriangles]

Well they are in the studio right now, maybe we could get a couple of new songs when the album is ready to come out. That would pretty awesome considering Portnoy described the album as amazing. Maybe Harmonix could release a 3 pack or something for now.

Beyond This Life
The Glass Prision
Endless Sacrifice

I get chills thinking about how awesome it would be.

Agreed. The new album is slated for early 2009, no? If HMX hurried with the licensing and charting, we could be playing just as school let out, (for those of us who go to school). Hopefully, there will be an epic on the album, (10+ minutes). It would be nice to finally have some epic prog songs that aren't The Camera Eye, (which is still awesome).

[Zenweaponry]

Well they are in the studio right now, maybe we could get a couple of new songs when the album is ready to come out. That would pretty awesome considering Portnoy described the album as amazing. Maybe Harmonix could release a 3 pack or something for now.

Beyond This Life
The Glass Prision
Endless Sacrifice

I get chills thinking about how awesome it would be.

Why not throw in Stream of Consciousness just to add an amazing instrumental to the mix?

[jayou521]

Why not throw in Stream of Consciousness just to add an amazing instrumental to the mix?

That would be awesome~ I'd also add Metropolis Pt. 1 seeing as that's my favorite Dream Theater song~ or Learning to Live for another real epic
maybe The Test That Stumped Them All as well~~~ ironically enough, I would prolly fail that one on the intro

There's too many great songs

[Ultimatum]

Well they are in the studio right now, maybe we could get a couple of new songs when the album is ready to come out. That would pretty awesome considering Portnoy described the album as amazing. Maybe Harmonix could release a 3 pack or something for now.

Beyond This Life
The Glass Prision
Endless Sacrifice

I get chills thinking about how awesome it would be.

Portnoy's taste isn't what I'd consider great, and as long as he's on a record from a band that has sold hundreds of thousands of records I think he'll say it's good just because he's on it. He's the most pompous member of the band.

[limelight_rush]

Dream Theater is more like a Bad Nightmare.

[Squaretriangles]

Dream Theater is more like a Bad Nightmare.

limelight_rush attacks with: Opinion As Fact for 10.

common_sense attacks with: Do Not Hate On A Band IN ITS OWN THREAD!! for 10000.

limelight_rush has lost all of their hit points...

common_sense is victorious yet again!

[WingsOfSteel]

I'm kind of shocked that even HMX has said that DT was almost tailor made to be in RB and we still have only 2 songs from them.

Well, they started charting Constant Motion back when they were still working on GH1. Maybe that's why.

[Ultimatum]

Constant Motion isn't even that old....

[jayou521]

We need some older Dream Theater tracks~ anything off of Images and Words/Awake would be much appreciated

[bball4lif91]

Although Portnoy does have a bad taste, it's Dream Theater I'm expecting something epic. I like the idea of having Stream of Consciousness as another instrumental, it would be the most fun song to fail (on guitar) because that solo is intense. I also wouldn't mind any of their older stuff either, Metropolis is a kickass song.

[maddoggnick96]

I have two of DT's albums (Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence and Systematic Chaos) and I've thought of two songs I would like to see in RB.

The Dark Eternal Night (mentioned earlier)
The Glass Prison (I'm not sure how "compatible" this one would be, but it sounds like it would be fun)

Maybe you guys could suggest more of their cd's I should get so I can get a broader idea of what to add as DLC.

[jayou521]

Maybe you guys could suggest more of their cd's I should get so I can get a broader idea of what to add as DLC.
Images and Words, Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory, then Train of Thought~

[maddoggnick96]

Images and Words, Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory, then Train of Thought~

Alright, thanks. I'll check those out.

Also, I listened to The Glass Prison a few more times and think it would work nicely in RB. I was worried there would be too much piano/synth that would take away from most of the song.

Roughly 9-10~ minutes into the song a second set of solos begin. When all the instruments stop but the bass is still playing (crazy fast). In these solos, there are some exchanges between guitar and synth solos that I was worried about, but if HMX handles it propperly (which I trust they will) it will be an awesome solo and song.

And to HMX, PLEASE PLEASE DON"T EDIT OR CUT OUT ANYTHING FROM THE SONGS. Like how you did with My Generation (Live at Leeds) which is originally 15~ minutes long.

[Ultimatum]

The rest of My Generation was a conglomeration of other songs crammed into that one song.

[n4sc4r]

I'd kill for more Dream Theater, especially "Endless Sacrifice"!

[Fizzeler]

We need some older Dream Theater tracks~ anything off of Images and Words/Awake would be much appreciated

Agreed I would like to see one of their older albums as a full album release it let the Prog. and Metal fans be satisfied

[Zenweaponry]

I have two of DT's albums (Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence and Systematic Chaos) and I've thought of two songs I would like to see in RB.

The Dark Eternal Night (mentioned earlier)
The Glass Prison (I'm not sure how "compatible" this one would be, but it sounds like it would be fun)

Maybe you guys could suggest more of their cd's I should get so I can get a broader idea of what to add as DLC.

Those two songs would be awesome.

[Nato163]

Glass prison or Change of Seasons for long DLC

[Screaming_Evil]

Those two songs would be awesome.

I second this, The Glass Prison would be amazing!

[Kush_TT]

The Glass Prison would be good, This Dying Soul would be better.

[Potato_Baron3]

just dream theater anything would make me happy

[Xaanix]

After getting initial exposure to DT from rock band, i went out and bought 6 of their albums on itunes.

Scenes from a memory is absolutely fantastic (a masterpiece of music), and is easily my favorite. I'd love to see this in rock band as a full album, however unfortunately i would want rockband to be able to support chaining the songs together without interruption (without breaking it up for scoring etc)
Barring that, i'd still be extremely pleased if Home, Overture 1928/Strange Deja Vu came out as singles.

Also would really like to see in rock band:
As I am
Metropolis Pt 1
Under a Glass Moon
In the Name of God
Stream of Consciousness

[Zildjian1337]

I am also a huge Dream Theater, and i have always felt that they have been under rated, to see some more of them in RB2 would be amazing!

[Bub]

I'm surprised we haven't got "Pull Me Under" yet. It's pure awesomeness.

[Zildjian1337]

I dont see whats wrong with James Labrie hes got a great voice and he fits their kind of music perfectly, and why do you use what he looks like against him, its music not a video. its nothing to do with the way he sings

[Ultimatum]

I am also a huge Dream Theater, and i have always felt that they have been under rated, to see some more of them in RB2 would be amazing!

How are they underrated when they are probably the biggest Prog band today?

[Fizzeler]

How are they underrated when they are probably the biggest Prog band today?

According to my school and the radio they are according to these forums they are not
Bottom Line they are underrated to the media, but to people who have heard of them they know that they have a huge fanbase

[Siege21392]

How are they underrated when they are probably the biggest Prog band today?i think mostly because it took them about 20 years to get where they are today, so back then, they were definetly underrated

[Ultimatum]

Their highest selling release was their second album....

[jayou521]

Their highest selling release was their second album....
Yup, and their third album (Awake) was the second highest.

[maddoggnick96]

Bought Images and Words, and I really like Metropolis Pt. 1, Under the Glass Moon, and Pull Me Under (in that order). If jayou521 wants the full album, I'd support this.

[jayou521]

Bought Images and Words, and I really like Metropolis Pt. 1, Under the Glass Moon, and Pull Me Under (in that order). If jayou521 wants the full album, I'd support this.
Awesome dude! I'm glad you like it. If you get the chance you should post your support in my Images and Words Album DLC thread~
http://www.rockband.com/forums/showthread.php?t=79488

Definitely agree with those songs too~

[Zenweaponry]

How are they underrated when they are probably the biggest Prog band today?

Because they are in the eyes of the media? They've got an enormous fanbase, but it took 20 years to get. Also, I don't think pretty much any prog has been popular since the 70s in the public eye.

[Ultimatum]

How did it take 20 years when their second release is still their highest selling and sports their only Top 10 hit?

[PhilCastro]

3527


that is all :D

[maddoggnick96]

Bought Scenes From A Memory. Overture 1928/Strange Deja Vu would be good. If possible, I would like to see The Dance of Eternity. I understand it's a two part song and is supposed to be followed by One Last Time, but that is all I want. Also, if they had it put together, the vocalist would be sitting around for six minutes. Or just tapping the mic.

Also, thanks Jayou for the album suggestions:D. I'll try to find Train of Thought next.

[theantkid12]

Guys, you have to think technically here. This isn't about if they are in the eyes of the media or not, it is if their music meets the expectations of a prog band and if they deserve the hype the media gives them. In my opinion, they do reach the hype. DT is an amazing band that everyone should listen to at least once in their life, like it or not.

[PhilCastro]

Also, thanks Jayou for the album suggestions:D. I'll try to find Train of Thought next.

Awesome choice! Its their heaviest album and i freaking love it!

[MythicAXL]

I don't care if it's 10 minutes long, I want Metropolis, dammit! :D

[Demenise]

I'd like "Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence".



....Kidding. Seriously, if it was in Rock Band, it'd be priced at $10 and would take up half of your hard drive.

[jayou521]

I don't care if it's 10 minutes long, I want Metropolis, dammit! :D
Hellz yeah. We've had a few 10+ minute songs already.

Length wouldn't matter when it comes to Metropolis. Pt. 1~

[greyguys]

Dream Theater Song I Want As DLC

1. Pull Me Under
2. As I Am
3. The Test That Stumped Them All
4. Endless Sacrifice
5. Sacrificed Sons
6. Home
7. Take The Time
8. Peruvian Skies

rock band needs more Dream Theater

[jcstoner]

while not really dream theater, Acid Rain by Liquid Tension Experiment would be awesome.

[gunner07]

Images And Words full album

Best Of Dream Theater 12 Pack (Awake - Systematic Chaos):
Caught In A Web
Lie
Peruvian Skies
Hollow Years
Through Her Eyes
Home
The Test That Stumped Them All
Solitary Shell
As I Am
Endless Sacrifice
These Walls
Forsaken

That's still not enough of the band's songs! :eek:

[ToddRB]

Here's some of the songs I want:

1. In The Presence of Enemies
2. Forsaken
3. Afterlife
4. Ytse Jam
5. The Ministry of Lost Souls
6. The Root of All Evil



I also want them to put on their new album when it comes out