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As you can see, you still don't understand. I get what you mean. I have often repeated my thoughts on dream and the subsequent one about those who listen to them, so don’t shift the issue onto a prejudice that hasn’t been expressed so clearly. Because I (even if this may horrify Easy) have all the DT albums and I like this one. It's you who isn't listening to me and keeps repeating the same old tune. Please analyze this sentence again so that once and for all you understand that I’m critiquing what you write without any prejudice against DT fans:

I am Italian. What does it mean that yours is maccheronic Italian? Where are you from then?

yes yes good milka the purple that tempts. maybe you can lend me a manual for anal exploration? I'm missing that. but are you really from '74? I hope not because at 31 years old you shouldn't express yourself in such a vulgar way on a free site towards someone who hasn't insulted anyone. anyway, have you ever tried listening to the songs I mentioned? believe me, I was shocked at first too, but after a while, it became fun.

Believe me, I understand what you mean, and if I may add, I don't give a damn about the tools or the tortoises that I don't even know. Maybe you're all excited that caz and easycure understood you and responded politely, but your subtlety in saying that I am not an intelligent person is really quite ungraceful and also very unmodest. That's all. The famous phrase about quality is a continuous contradiction, just as it is a contradiction that you keep saying you are not a fan of Dream Theater when you've declared otherwise. You don't read very well what I say either, by the way. Maybe you're not as intelligent as easy and caz? ANYWAY, I REPEAT THAT I CAN DEFINE a simple filler as a piece of work that involves sensitivity, musical knowledge, technique, and compositional and performative patience, if in my judgment the final result is that. It's fair for me to say that. You assert that it’s objectively wrong to say so, and therefore implicitly and inevitably, by doing so, you emphasize that that work, in your opinion, has its own quality. Do you understand? Seriously.

I did not insult you. You said I’m a piece of crap as a person. If you then call me ignorant about Queen, we’re not on the same page; maybe you’re the one who’s ignorant about the rest of music. I won’t stay silent because this is a free site, and I can comment as much as I want; I just wish you could respond intelligently. My critiques are not driven by ignorance. And I repeat: I CRITICIZED YOUR REVIEW, NOT QUEEN. Your judgment on Flash Gordon shows your level, because that is a true soundtrack that follows the entire film, and for this purpose, they did a great job. If you want to tell me that putting it on and listening to it like that doesn’t appeal to you, I agree. I have all the Queen albums (as I think you do too), and I like them all; they are tied to many memories for me. You talk too much like a fan; you cannot make distinctions when you speak about it, in your opinion, when someone writes to you, should they agree with you or stay silent? It’s a rather childish way to behave, isn’t it? I don’t insult, and I haven’t done so, so don’t do it either. I said that the b-sides are the most useless in history because they don’t have the quality of the songs from the albums, all in all. That is, they didn’t leave out true masterpieces from the albums as other artists have done. You respond as if Queen were your mother and sister, and you get offended. That’s not how you should think. Try to understand. Bye.

Well, come on, at least knowing that they're English... it doesn't mean you're a fanatic... but you're Italian, you speak a bit weird. Bye.

It’s clear that when talking about Jimi Hendrix and Miles Davis, the solo is significant, damn it. They are unsurpassed interpreters of their instruments and masters of improvisation. The key point, in my opinion, is precisely the purpose with which one presents themselves and the relative value of what is being presented. It’s logical that Led Zeppelin live add 2 or 3 minutes of solos, and it gets you more pumped up, making the song more enjoyable. However, it must be said that underneath, THERE IS the song. And this is decisive. Moreover, the live performance is a totally different story. Live, improvisation is significant. If I go to listen to a band that plays “songs,” it’s different from going to hear a jazz orchestra, or Jimi Hendrix or Miles Davis, etc. etc. It’s precisely on Dream that Robi's discussion about balance cannot be applied. And to have them as cornerstones is sad because they have peaks of incredible banality. And then, Robi, it’s you who said that you weren’t defending Dream and were making a general argument. Yet, in your capacity as a fan, you do defend them quite a bit. And anyway, even a work that puts into play knowledge, sensitivity, and patience can turn out to be simple filler and useless, I’m sorry. I have explained myself more than clearly; I have been crystal clear. It’s what you said. In your opinion, it has quality; it’s objective as a meaning. You can't change meanings at your convenience every time you respond; it’s not correct. Believe me, I can read very well. You are the one who wants to be objective and accommodating, but you can’t succeed because you’re a Dream fan. The only correct thing to say is, “I think we have nothing else to discuss, different opinions, and that’s it. Great discussion, anyway.”

You say that you don't defend the work of the Dream... but in fact, when you assert that: "In my opinion, the DT are a varied yet homogeneous and coherent fusion of themes, rhythms, and leading parts, and everything mixes together, in some of their tracks, in a decidedly good and captivating way," you are indeed defending them; rather, you are praising them. So don’t hide behind general statements. If you’re speaking generally, provide better examples than the Dream on the themes you've addressed. In fact, look, it's easy, as has been done by a thousand before you. You are just (thankfully) very polite and very capable of writing.
"Do you have any idea of the work involved, both stylistically and compositionally and executively, that goes into the leading parts of the DT? It’s a job that requires extensive knowledge and 'patience,' and to diminish it by categorizing it as an unnecessary form or filler is, in my opinion, a mistake." This sentence really makes me angry. What you say neither justifies nor can assert in any way that it results in a quality work objectively. I mean, do extensive knowledge and patience automatically produce a useful and quality work? Here you have fallen, revealing your face as a fan of the Dream. Off with the mask, very polite and well-mannered Roby.

Roby is right, except for the fact that sound is production, not arrangement, and those are two very different things. And indeed, what you often say happens in dream is that there is no balance. It doesn't matter if you love leading parts and composite structures, because if there is balance, it's fine. But Dream Theater are often as professional as an architect paid too well. And that doesn't do good for the music. I've said my piece about composition, arrangement, and production. Then, Roby, there are things that need to be called by their names; it’s not that you can interpret arrangement one way and I can interpret it another. Someone has to be right because these are technical terms and quite precise. If you want to use precise terms, you need to be objective.

But listen, listen. You make ridiculous reviews, just simple lists of songs!!! I’ve heard the b-sides (but let’s forget that Queen’s b-sides are the most useless in rock history), and the demos too, don’t worry. Do you really think I can’t criticize Queen and still be a fan at the same time? Then you’re the limited one. And by the way, I haven’t insulted you, dear friend, so keep your crap in your mouth, okay? I haven’t listened to Queen properly? It wasn’t me who said that abomination of Flash Gordon, dear. The fact is, I’ve only criticized your review here, not Queen. That’s what burns you. I’m sorry if you can’t accept criticism constructively. Every time you reply, you say things that have nothing to do with what I write. Bye, and please don’t insult anymore; it just makes you look bad.