bowie&barrett

Yes, Giorrrrrgio, I had also thought about U2 (so I’m not the only bad guy here!). It's just that the Dreams in that track also referenced Pearl Jam: the serious and dark harmonic progression that precedes the chorus is taken, word for word, from "Insignificance" (Binaural, 2000). In this too, pure erudition: the chart-topping flair of the latest U2 corrected with the "not-yet-screwed-up" essence of Pearl Jam. Citation within a citation: Pearl Jam perform a philological operation in their albums (regarding rock) akin to that of the Dreams (regarding progressive).

No, I'm telling you this not because I hate you, but because when my or your review gets published, we will definitely be - as usual - buried under useless (and/or anonymous) messages. However, what I consider even more serious is that all the discussions will be along the lines of: "No, they're great, you don't understand anything; anyway, we fans are many, how beautiful"; or "No, they suck, they are awful." When it comes to arguing and sharing our tastes and impressions, there will always be someone who comes to tell you "you're just showing off your knowledge." So let's go ahead, let's fill these pages with empty stadium-like back-and-forths, turning everything into a big, pointless political rally. And let’s always and promptly interpret criticisms as if they were accusations and frontal attacks! All this fuss just to say that you’re annoyed that someone doesn't consider the Dreams a "5 stars DeBaser" band. Come on, take it easy, and when you have the time, give a listen to the songs I mentioned :-)))

Well done Massimof, you quickly understood what I was alluding to... :-)

I would add that the cover design, which echoes the style of William Vance, is a touch of class and genius!

Claudio, why the hell are you taking this conversation in that direction? If I said that Dream Theater are a treasure trove of references, I'm concerned about "arguing" that point. I thought it would be interesting to do so. And once again: I mentioned 6 or 7 bands at most, I’m not looking for applause. Calm down a bit, and try to shed the arrogance, because we're talking about MUSIC here, and what the hell should we be discussing, Claudio? Just elementary thoughts like “oh how great the Dreams are?” or “oh how crap the Dreams are?”??? If those are the elementary thoughts you seek, go read the reviews of Aqua!!!

I won't interrupt you right away, instead! You opened with: "Dear bowie, you’re picking on Marco because he’s 17": I'm not arguing, I just pointed out that 1) I'm not attacking Marco or anyone else, but discussing 2) I'm not attacking Dream Theater by saying they reference. You're turning the discussion into a fight. If you're in a hurry to get back to work, GO, but we'll decide when to conclude the "ping pong" discussion. Please calm down, Claudio; if you want to discuss, do it calmly... :-)

I'll start. Rudess is a huge fan of Gentle Giant and Genesis. In "Dance of Eternity," there are quotes from "Dance on a Volcano" by Genesis, while the central section is a direct reprise of "Proclamation" by Gentle Giant. On Octavarium, in "Panic Attack," he recreates note for note phrases from the following Gentle Giant tracks: "Congs in Congo," "Knots," "Raconteur Troubadour." In the title track, "Willow's Farm," one of the movements from "Supper's Ready" by Genesis is echoed in the middle section. The lyrics literally reference the following songs: "day tripper, the ripper, supper's ready, lucy in the sky with diamonds, the cinema show, the way back home." Kevin Moore was no less than Rudess: in the final part of Metropolis, before Petrucci's famous ride, he performs note for note the track "Aquiring The Taste" by Gentle Giant. Petrucci, on the other hand, is absolutely obsessed with Al DiMeola: at the end of "Home," he recreates the central solo of "Egyptian Danza," while the beginning of "Behind this life" has the same notes as "Race with the devil on Spanish Highway." The long acoustic solo in "Solitary Shell" from "6DOIT" cites "Nena," "Cruisin'," "Ritmo De La Noche"; the piece itself is a progressive blend of "Solsbury Hill" by Peter Gabriel and "Non mi rompete" by Banco Mutuo Soccorso (very famous in America, especially with the English version of the song, "Leave Me Alone"). But I repeat: it’s a delight for the ears, not a destructive criticism!!!!! The helm is yours now...

No really guys, you have no idea what a treasure trove of cultured quotes the Dream Theater albums are! In this, the group is surely the most honest in the entire contemporary progressive scene (Symphony X, Pain of Salvation, etc...), perhaps the only one that doesn't have the slightest pretension of having invented anything, and instead turns every album into a large operation of philological recovery!! Rather than perpetuating this useless defense of an alleged originality of the Dreams, it would be much more interesting to seek together to recognize the quotations in this or other albums, perhaps recover the originals, and enjoy together the enormous musical erudition of the group's members. A group that, to eliminate any doubt, belongs to my circle of 10 favorites (was that not clear?...). Simply, I allow myself to have my own personal critical stance, and I do not consider their music to be original or worthy of delicate praise. De gustibus.

Look, I’ve also corrected the date in MyDebaser, alright? Thank you for the intervention and especially for the compliments always filled with affection and poetry... yours, B&B.

Hi Marco88. The thing is, from how you wrote the review, it wasn't clear at all that you had listened to all the music you mentioned. I didn't mean to offend you, and in fact I didn't: if you reread my comments, you'll notice that I didn't write even a word against you, not even half a word! In fact, I rushed to intervene before the page got filled with things against you. I would like to add once again that when I say that the Dreams fill their songs with quotes, I'm stating pure and simple truth, and it bothers me a bit that this is interpreted as an attack on the Dreams. Because it shows musical ignorance. Hi Marco, and welcome among us!! :-)