... "Deadhead" and "Away" on the Synchestra bonus DVD are arguably the most intense musical performances I've ever seen or heard, anywhere. The expression on Dev's face alone when he sings the "Will you save me? ...babe...babe...babe..." parts gives me the goose bumps (in a good way). I mean, I know those songs literally since years now, but I never felt anything like this before.

Same here. And the Deep Peace part is the cherry on the cake

[EphelDuath666]

I'm with you there...gives me goose bumps all over my scrotum!



(Edit: what a typo)

I'm with you there...gives my goose bumps all over my scrotum!

Gotta love that feeling

What? Givin' Lars goosebumps on the old marble pouch?

Actually, I agree with KF too. When "Deadhead" kicked in it was kinda overwhelming. Would be massive in concert.

[Blazingmonga]

I agree. Such an intense sound on the DVD too! Excellent stuff.

... "Deadhead" and "Away" on the Synchestra bonus DVD are arguably the most intense musical performances I've ever seen or heard, anywhere. The expression on Dev's face alone when he sings the "Will you save me? ...babe...babe...babe..." parts gives me the goose bumps (in a good way). I mean, I know those songs literally since years now, but I never felt anything like this before.

shit dood. I was there. half us were teary eyed during the away/deep peace solo. it was unreal.

Hell yeah, I was just in complete awe during Away/Deep Peace..

I've given it a few days but I am going to watch that stuff again.

My feelings exactly! Those two songs, live, just somehow... do magic

Yeah, it's a brilliant vocal performance by Dev on Deadhead. Musically the whole set is tight. To get a little critical, i always thought Away was on the self indulgent side. I especially felt that way on the DVD perfomance when Devin breaks into those sweep picked arpeggios, it adds nothing of musical value to the song IMO. The Deep Peace interlude more than makes up for it though.

[quote="rgx612a"]Yeah, it's a brilliant vocal performance by Dev on Deadhead. Musically the whole set is tight. To get a little critical, i always thought Away was on the self indulgent side. I especially felt that way on the DVD perfomance when Devin breaks into those sweep picked arpeggios, it adds nothing of musical value to the song IMO. The Deep Peace interlude more than makes up for it though.[/quote

You suck The solo is fucking amazing. And whats wrong with self-indulgent?

I hate self-indulgent music!

That's all in the eye/mind/ear of the beholder, my friend.

I for one never saw it that way. (Self-indulgent, that is...)

That's all in the eye/mind/ear of the beholder, my friend.

I for one never saw it that way. (Self-indulgent, that is...)

Well for the most part Devin's playing is pretty reserved and melodic, it's just that sweep picking and tapping stuff near the end that I don't dig too much. To each his own though.

I hate self-indulgent music!

you must be sarcastic considering the music that you are currently listening to (Dream Theater). If you HATE self indulgent music, then the Dream Theater guys would have to be top on your hit list