You need to see DT in concert. I totally disagree with the no heart thing. And JP plays from a lot of influences. Sure general knowledge is that he loves Steve Morse but I too would have that opinion if I had listened to a limited amount of their music. The fact is, that band as a whole can play ANYTHING and play it better than the original, which in most cases offends and puts fans off. Not me. After hanging with Mike, John and Jordan and talking with them I get it. Listen to "Surrounded" from the CD "Images and Words" and tell me there is no feeling or soul in that. I understand where you are coming from and all. But, there music does exactly what it supposed to. If it is cold and heartless at times, it was written that way. To involk a feeling or sense. Afterall they are called DREAM THEATER for a reason.

Generally I keep my music out of these forums as I deal with music all day in a music store and all night with my studio and 2 bands... Could not, NOT reply to this one though.

 

I have seen megadeth 4 times, and agree with every single thing you say. To be honest, the orginal post was going to read "the dude from Cheap Trick and Dimebag are better" but I figured that was way too out of line and would've incited a riot.... so I tossed in Mustane.

 

This will never end! I have seen DT in concert a few times. Wasn't impressed. To each his own. And the Morse comment wasn't some general knowledge that I read in a mag. I love Morse and have been listening to DT since the first time I heard Lie back 10+ years ago. I have heard every one of their albums as well as some live bootlegs.Opinion unchanged. Great technical band, I would rather listen to Rush personally.Lieis an awesome song, but still... give me Miles, Jim Hall, Wes, Randy... really any number of guitarists that play with more heart and less brain than DT (or JP). That's my opinion and I am sticking to it. I do respect what you say though. I can see you are passionate and know your stuff which is refreshing considering the number of butthole guitar players there are. I don't say that to be condescending either. Please take it as a compliment.

 

heart......I'd say that's what made Jimmy Page and Hendrics guitar icons

 

Duely noted and thanks for the compliment my friend. You too are passionate and it's all good. As you stated, to each his own and that is what makes this world interesting.

Even so, there are a lot of DT haters out there and thats fine. Most of them I have met have been of the "Well they may impress you but they don't impress me" type. Cutting against the grain just to put themselves at a perceptual higher ground. I just know what I like and could give a **** what the next guy likes or doesn't. Same goes for the music I write and play. I may write a Death Metal song today and a Reggae tune or Jazz Fusion piece tomorrow. It's all about what makes me happy or it ain't real. Same goes for you I am sure.

Peace.

 

Agreed. I have friends who rag on me for listening to Prince, Herbie Hancock, etc... but I try to keep the Lamb of God or Slayer ready to appease them. Don't get me wrong, I don't hate DT. Just can't relate to lyrics about Dracula. Plus, when a studio is littered with sheets full of time changes, charts, etc, instead of a band just jamming it out, that just isn't for me. I do love JP's solo album though. I just wish DT would dump the singer (Lebrey or whatever his name is) and the keys and just play straight up rock like they did on Awake. What they are doing now is technically more amazing, but just can't get into it like I did when I heard Caught In a Web or Lie for the first time. I don't know, I guess I am just not into that stuff like I once was. Any fool can sit with a metronome until he is faster than lightning, but it is tough to write an enduring song that people will recognize and will stand the test of time (ala Bridge of Sighs, Fragile, etc...). Ok, seriously I am done now!Ride safe, keep rocking (or jazzin'!), and stay true to what you love.

 

Well Goth, let me give you some advice... if your agent ever tells you just got booked for a gig at the Blue Oyster.... just say no.

 

Ace Frehley, Peter Framptom, Eddie Van Halen.

Did I mention I'm seeing KISS in Whistler on Sept 15th ?????

 

Here's one I did the lead work on. It's a rough cut.

http://www.guitarblast.com/attachmen...p;d=1187918780