Mike Portnoy : New Dream Theater Song for new album!

[tranquildomain]

So here's the song "A Nightmare to Remember"
now let's discuss about MP and the DT's sound

It has a darker atmosphere and MP is doing a faster tempo with his double bass pattern and he finally incorporates the blast beat 

oh and his vocals in the record sure tells his age 

[reycantong]

Had listened to "A Nightmare To Remember". Great mix, fast triplet 16ths on the bass drum, great drum sound... Mas gusto ko to kesa "A Rite Of Passage" 

[digidikdik]

Mabangis talaga..Walang kupas...

[tranquildomain]

I prefer A Night To Remember 

parang bumata si portnoy 

more energy mas happy ika nga 

[kimpoy19]

alam mo naman si Portnoy, may pagka-komedyante. 

[jcberedo]

 

[tranquildomain]

kamusta mga songs? 

[jcberedo]

kamusta mga songs? 

Ganda lalo na yung "The Best Of Times" at "Count of Tuscany". Lahat ng songs may vocals pero yung Count of Tuscany ang haba ng intro akala ko instrumental sya. Walang kupas si Portnoy galing pa rin. Daming mga bagong riffs at may mga kinuha lang sa mga old albums... recycled themes... pero 80% ng mga songs eh bago lahat.

[jcberedo]

about the songs, from wikipedia.org

The lyrics for the album were written by John Petrucci and Mike Portnoy. With the exception of "A Rite of Passage", each song is about a personal experience.

A Nightmare to Remember

According to Rich Wilson, "A Nightmare to Remember" includes solos from Petrucci and Rudess in addition to multiple time signature changes. Petrucci wrote the lyrics about a car accident he was involved in as a child.

A Rite of Passage

"A Rite of Passage" involves Freemasonry and secret societies. "A Rite of Passage" was the album's first single; it was available for free download through Roadrunner Record's website for one day in May. Its music video—also the first of the album—debuted on May 8.

Wither

Petrucci wrote "Wither" about writer's block. Wilson compared the song to "Vacant" from Train of Thought.

The Shattered Fortress

"The Shattered Fortress" is the final part of Portnoy's Twelve-step Suite. The song includes motifs from past songs in the saga.

The Best of Times

"The Best of Times" is about Mike Portnoy's father, who died due to cancer. "I just wanted to write something that was a tribute to our life together," said Portnoy, who played the song for his father prior to his death.

The Count of Tuscany

As the album's longest track, Wilson calls "The Count of Tuscany" "the monster", comparing it to "A Change of Seasons" and cited Pink Floyd as a possible influence.[9] Petrucci wrote the lyrics about a count that frightened him while he visited Tuscany.

[jcberedo]

hindi naman nakakalula... actually hindi ka magsasawa kasi maraming bagong riffs at techniques eh... syempre may mga similiar sa mga old albums.. ganun talaga ang DT.. nire-recycle nila yung ibang mga songs pero laging may bago silang ginagawa.. Like yung sa drumming ni portnoy.. tama si Bro Tranquildomain.. first time nag incorporate si portnoy ng blast beats sa snare.. saka may mga parts specially dun sa "A Nightmare To Remember" na super bilis ng double kicks nya. Hindi kasing bilis nila Kollias at Roddy pero malapit na dun. 

[jcberedo]

Eto na official new album ng DT: Black Clouds and Silver Linings (3 discs set)

Ganda neto mga guys! Walang kupas pa rin ang drumming abilities ni Portnoy. Kung pwede lang alisan ng drum tracks yung mga instrumentals sarap i-play along ng mga 'to. Buy nyo to mga guys! Sulit! 




CD1:
1. A Nightmare To Remember 16:10
2. A Rite Of Passage 8:35
3. Wither 5:25
4. The Shattered Fortress 12:49
5. The Best Of Times 13:07
6. The Count Of Tuscany 19:16

CD2: Bonus Disc (Uncovered 2008/2009)
1. Stargazer 8:10
2. Tenement Funster / Flick Of The Wrist / Lily Of The Valley 8:17
3. Odyssey 7:59
4. Take Your Fingers From My Hair 8:18
5. Larks Tongues In Aspic Pt.2 6:30
6. To Tame A Land 7:15

CD3: Bonus Disc
Black Clouds and Silver Linings
(Instrumental Mixes)

Produced by Mike Portnoy and John Petrucci
Recorded and Mixed by Paul Northfield