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chopper 
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 Topic: Metropolis pt 2 - Scenes From a Memory
Posted: September 06 2010 at 09:25 |
I'm not the world's greatest DT fan but I saw this on sale in HMV for £2 at the weekend (along with Opeth's Blackwater Park) so I thought I'd risk it as it's supposed to be their best. I was pleasantly surprised - one of my complaints about DT is that they are lacking in the melody department - but this is quite melodic and reminiscent of some of Salem Hill's concept work in places.
Anyway, the question I have is - why is this Metropolis part 2? Where or what is part 1?
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J-Man
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Posted: September 06 2010 at 09:36 |
Part 1 is a song on Images and Words. And yes - Scenes From a Memory is awesome! 
Edited by J-Man - September 06 2010 at 09:37
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jampa17
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Posted: September 06 2010 at 09:41 |
Metropolis PT-1 is an epic song included in their second album "Images & Words". it's a 10 minutes song with one of the best instrumental parts ever made in a prog album (I'm not kidding).
The goal of the second part was to emulate the melodies and there are many musical references, both lyrically and musically to that song, but in the "story" there are evident differences. The first part is more sci-fy story and it's not very clear what the story is about, but there are references to reencarnation and the characters mentioned on the PT-2, The Miracle and The Sleeper. For many people this is their favorite song and is one classic in their live concerts.
You should check it out. It's fun to recognize the references and the parts repprissed in the second part. Just that the singing of Labrie is not that clear as in PT-2, he was too over the top for some people and I liked it, but for most people, he get's a little bit annoying. Try to check out the song man. I'm sure you willl appreciate it, have fun...
Edited by jampa17 - September 06 2010 at 09:43
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chopper
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Posted: September 06 2010 at 09:44 |
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Cheers guys, I think Images & Words was also on sale for £2, I'll have to go back and get that one!
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jampa17
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Posted: September 06 2010 at 09:49 |
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Where is that SALE???!!!!! I need Scenes from a Memory!!!!
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Change the program inside... Stay in silence is a crime.
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Snow Dog
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Posted: September 06 2010 at 09:49 |
The guys answered the question.
Images and Words ifs full of melody btw.
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Posted: September 06 2010 at 09:50 |
HMV always seem to have sales.....its the only time I can afford to go there. Will look online.
No official sale online...anyway I'm really pleased that you like it Alan. One of my favourite "modern" albums.
Edited by Snow Dog - September 06 2010 at 09:58
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chopper
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Posted: September 06 2010 at 10:05 |
 jampa17 wrote:
Where is that SALE???!!!!! I need Scenes from a Memory!!!! |
You mean after all that info you gave me, you don't have it?
It's in HMV, I got it in Lakeside, Essex, probably a bit of a trip for you.
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J-Man
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Posted: September 06 2010 at 10:08 |
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jampa17
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Posted: September 06 2010 at 10:34 |
chopper wrote:
jampa17 wrote:
Where is that SALE???!!!!! I need Scenes from a Memory!!!! |
You mean after all that info you gave me, you don't have it?
It's in HMV, I got it in Lakeside, Essex, probably a bit of a trip for you. |
This is an answer to both dogs: I do have the album and I do read where it was the album on sale. It was to make the emphasis that I need the "legal" copy of the album. It's hard to find in Guatemala and in a very high price, so I have a copy of the copy of my brother... so I "have it" but I have to buy it now...
The expression was to show you my determination to have it, I need a legal official copy in my hands... OK...?
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CCVP
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Posted: September 06 2010 at 11:14 |
jampa17 wrote:
chopper wrote:
jampa17 wrote:
Where is that SALE???!!!!! I need Scenes from a Memory!!!! |
You mean after all that info you gave me, you don't have it?
It's in HMV, I got it in Lakeside, Essex, probably a bit of a trip for you. |
This is an answer to both dogs: I do have the album and I do read where it was the album on sale. It was to make the emphasis that I need the "legal" copy of the album. It's hard to find in Guatemala and in a very high price, so I have a copy of the copy of my brother... so I "have it" but I have to buy it now...
The expression was to show you my determination to have it, I need a legal official copy in my hands... OK...? |
Guatemala sure seem a lot like Brasil. It is the Schengen wall Juan, a damn world wide Schengen Wall. 
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chopper
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Posted: September 06 2010 at 11:19 |
jampa17 wrote:
chopper wrote:
jampa17 wrote:
Where is that SALE???!!!!! I need Scenes from a Memory!!!! |
You mean after all that info you gave me, you don't have it?
It's in HMV, I got it in Lakeside, Essex, probably a bit of a trip for you. |
This is an answer to both dogs: I do have the album and I do read where it was the album on sale. It was to make the emphasis that I need the "legal" copy of the album. It's hard to find in Guatemala and in a very high price, so I have a copy of the copy of my brother... so I "have it" but I have to buy it now...
The expression was to show you my determination to have it, I need a legal official copy in my hands... OK...? |
Yep. I guess it's not worth the price of a flight to the UK to get a cheap copy though.
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CCVP
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Posted: September 06 2010 at 11:24 |
chopper wrote:
jampa17 wrote:
chopper wrote:
jampa17 wrote:
Where is that SALE???!!!!! I need Scenes from a Memory!!!! |
You mean after all that info you gave me, you don't have it?
It's in HMV, I got it in Lakeside, Essex, probably a bit of a trip for you. |
This is an answer to both dogs: I do have the album and I do read where it was the album on sale. It was to make the emphasis that I need the "legal" copy of the album. It's hard to find in Guatemala and in a very high price, so I have a copy of the copy of my brother... so I "have it" but I have to buy it now...
The expression was to show you my determination to have it, I need a legal official copy in my hands... OK...? |
Yep. I guess it's not worth the price of a flight to the UK to get a cheap copy though. |
You can always be kind and send him the tickets. 
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Snow Dog
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Posted: September 06 2010 at 11:25 |
CCVP wrote:
chopper wrote:
jampa17 wrote:
chopper wrote:
jampa17 wrote:
Where is that SALE???!!!!! I need Scenes from a Memory!!!! |
You mean after all that info you gave me, you don't have it?
It's in HMV, I got it in Lakeside, Essex, probably a bit of a trip for you. |
This is an answer to both dogs: I do have the album and I do read where it was the album on sale. It was to make the emphasis that I need the "legal" copy of the album. It's hard to find in Guatemala and in a very high price, so I have a copy of the copy of my brother... so I "have it" but I have to buy it now...
The expression was to show you my determination to have it, I need a legal official copy in my hands... OK...? |
Yep. I guess it's not worth the price of a flight to the UK to get a cheap copy though. |
You can always be kind and send him the tickets.
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Cheaper to send the CD.
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John 6
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Posted: September 06 2010 at 11:28 |
chopper wrote:
I'm not the world's greatest DT fan but I saw this on sale in HMV for £2 at the weekend (along with Opeth's Blackwater Park) so I thought I'd risk it as it's supposed to be their best. I was pleasantly surprised - one of my complaints about DT is that they are lacking in the melody department - but this is quite melodic and reminiscent of some of Salem Hill's concept work in places.
Anyway, the question I have is - why is this Metropolis part 2? Where or what is part 1? |
"The Spirit Carries On" is a fantastic ballad, and I have requested it to played at my funeral. Gives me goosebumps!
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richardh
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Posted: September 06 2010 at 12:56 |
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The follow up Six Degrees Of Inner Turbulance is even better imo. Jordan Rudess flexes his muscles and it has a more expansive instrumental feel compared to other DT albums that I've heard.
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CCVP
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Posted: September 06 2010 at 13:06 |
Snow Dog wrote:
CCVP wrote:
chopper wrote:
jampa17 wrote:
chopper wrote:
jampa17 wrote:
Where is that SALE???!!!!! I need Scenes from a Memory!!!! |
You mean after all that info you gave me, you don't have it?
It's in HMV, I got it in Lakeside, Essex, probably a bit of a trip for you. |
This is an answer to both dogs: I do have the album and I do read where it was the album on sale. It was to make the emphasis that I need the "legal" copy of the album. It's hard to find in Guatemala and in a very high price, so I have a copy of the copy of my brother... so I "have it" but I have to buy it now...
The expression was to show you my determination to have it, I need a legal official copy in my hands... OK...? |
Yep. I guess it's not worth the price of a flight to the UK to get a cheap copy though. |
You can always be kind and send him the tickets.
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Cheaper to send the CD. |
What about budget airlines?
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jampa17
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Posted: September 06 2010 at 13:38 |
CCVP wrote:
Snow Dog wrote:
CCVP wrote:
chopper wrote:
jampa17 wrote:
chopper wrote:
jampa17 wrote:
Where is that SALE???!!!!! I need Scenes from a Memory!!!! |
You mean after all that info you gave me, you don't have it?
It's in HMV, I got it in Lakeside, Essex, probably a bit of a trip for you. |
This is an answer to both dogs: I do have the album and I do read where it was the album on sale. It was to make the emphasis that I need the "legal" copy of the album. It's hard to find in Guatemala and in a very high price, so I have a copy of the copy of my brother... so I "have it" but I have to buy it now...
The expression was to show you my determination to have it, I need a legal official copy in my hands... OK...? |
Yep. I guess it's not worth the price of a flight to the UK to get a cheap copy though. |
You can always be kind and send him the tickets.
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Cheaper to send the CD. |
What about budget airlines?
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I only accept it if the tickets inlcuded a ticket to see a Manchester United football game. If don't, I would reject it...!!! 
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Snow Dog
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Posted: September 06 2010 at 13:44 |
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^^I'd pay NOT to see Man Utd,
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CCVP
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Posted: September 06 2010 at 13:46 |
That is too much Juan!!! Maybe they won't accept it now. . . . and i had some hope to go with you
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