Originally Posted by s_k (Post 1117538)

It's a product, not music in the first place. but I realise that it lacks a bit of feel.

Originally Posted by RMR (Post 1117541)

I think each release got worse and more formulaic, but a lot of their music lacks an emotional component; therefore, some of it doesn't resonate with me at all.

Originally Posted by RMR (Post 1117542)

can lack a certain feel or emotional resonance-- and that doesn't come from a math formula.

Originally Posted by eraser.time206 (Post 1117543)

I do agree that their music feels a bit lifeless.

Originally Posted by Ska Lagos Jew Sun Ra (Post 1117562)

Matters how badly you have insomnia.

Originally Posted by FRED HALE SR. (Post 1117566)

bores me to death. Lifeless describes it rather well and I'd much rather listen to Coldplay. even live it lacked any luster. I would call it tedious and severely lacking.

Originally Posted by eraser.time206 (Post 1117525)

I enjoy their music very much. I found a quote on the internet and I would like to share it with you. If you are a musician or work with music on a very personal and professional level could you give me your take on this?

"I'm a 17 year guitarist and 7 year recording engineer. My opinion of Dream Theatre is simply that their music stems deeper than anyone here can even probably understand. They are all mathematical geniuses, well schooled in Theory at Berkeley Music. These guys can play any style of music they want to by simply using the "Formula" for that music. Different styles of music use different scales and intervals, creating unique harmonic overtones to that style. Egyptian, Persian, Japanese, Neapolitan, Spanish, etc. When you understand music a little more, you can hear different things, your ears are more receptive and your always trying to understand what they are playing. They are indeed "MASTERS" of the trade and no one can come close to the talent these guys possess. Maybe some of the earlier masters, Mozart, Beethoven, Bach, but that's it."

Originally Posted by RMR (Post 1117594)

The quote sounds like something that I would have written about Rush when I was in middle school, at which time I was completely obsessed with them. They are still my favorite band, but I would never make a claim like the one in the quote above now, or even call them the greatest band ever... there has to be a clear difference between personal favorites and everything else, and that is true in anything, not just music.

Originally Posted by Unknown Soldier (Post 1117586)

You lot seem to be confusing DT with Eric Clapton here.:p:

Originally Posted by FRED HALE SR. (Post 1117598)

Well then your assessment of DT in middle school would have been correct if that were the case. Personal favorites or not, if something sounds like drivel to MY EARS, then its exactly that to me. DT does bore me, its clear everytime i hear them. DT just lacks any punch whatsoever, its needless noodling. Enjoy.

Originally Posted by RMR (Post 1117604)

Fred, my bad... I meant to quote the original quote from the original poster, not from your post. I'll edit my comment.

Originally Posted by s_k (Post 1117593)

I never liked clapton, except for a yardbirds song and a couple of cream songs.
I do like DT ;)

Originally Posted by FRED HALE SR. (Post 1117608)

No worries. I thought there was something abstract going on here. DT does that to people. :drummer:

Originally Posted by Unknown Soldier (Post 1117611)

Cream were great, but that was largely thanks to Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker.



Ever since I`ve been a member on this forum, DT probably rank up there as one of the most hated bands on here. Personally I really like em and have quite a few of their albums, but I also see why a large number of people would dislike them though and they probably wouldn`t be very high on my list of bands to see live.