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Hey all!
Recorded this monster album all in one take.
I recently hit my 10-year guitar playing anniversary, and wanted to celebrate with something big. So I thought I'd cover an album that has had a huge influence on me - Dream Theater's Metropolis Pt. 2 - Scenes From a Memory.
I had actually heard a lot of this album during my childhood, as it was the soundtrack to Dragonball Z's "The History of Trunks" movie special. I had no idea the music was made by a band, and not specifically for the show, and loved every second I'd heard of it. Fast forward 15 years, and while looking for some new music, I came across "Home" - where the sitar introduction was used in the show's opening scene, and was hit by a wave of nostalgia. Been a big DT fan ever since!
Apart from the nostalgia aspect, I enjoy this album a lot as I think it blends rock, metal and progressive music seamlessly. If anything, its more accessible to rock and metal heads as opposed to being purely progressive, but that suits me! There's a great variety of sounds, very creative uses of recurring motifs and some absolutely stellar guitar work.
The album has an interesting story as well, told from the perspectives of a few different characters. Its an experience to be heard in one sitting, start to finish, and I thought that's the only way to do it justice.
I also had the opportunity to showcase all my guitars! In order, they are:
- Schecter JLX-7 Cygnus
- Schecter JL7-FR Jeff Loomis Signature Model - Red (2015)
- Jackson Kelly KE3 Pro
- Schecter JL7-FR Jeff Loomis Signature Model - Black (2013)
I hope you enjoy, and feel free to leave a comment with your thoughts!
TRACKLIST:
Act I:
00:00:00 - Scene One: Regression
00:02:07 - Scene Two: I. Overture 1928
00:05:44 - Scene Two: II. Strange Deja Vu
00:10:53 - Scene Three: I. Through My Words
00:11:59 - Scene Three: II. Fatal Tragedy
00:18:47 - Scene Four: Beyond This Life
00:30:15 - Scene Five: Through Her Eyes
Act II:
00:35:36 - Scene Six: Home
00:48:32 - Scene Seven: I. The Dance of Eternity
00:54:49 - Scene Seven: II. One Last Time
00:58:38 - Scene Eight: The Spirit Carries On
01:05:13 - Scene Nine: Finally Free
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