Dream Theater

[dragonworks]

is a Dixie Dreggs wanna be
This ought to get you guys going.

 

[beaverbiscuit]

Okay, I'll bite

I haven't heard as much of the Dregs' stuff as DT's, but what I've heard I liked very much. But I also like DT very much. If DT had more of a country-jazz influence in their music, I could almost agree with you. As it is, I think DT's focus is quite different, and I'd almost bet that they have a ton of respect for the Dregs.

Okay, sorry I couldn't be inflammatory, but it's only 6:20 a.m. here, and I'm at a desk instead of a bed . I'm sure somebody will get all irate, however, so don't worry.

 

[scottboyher]

is a Dixie Dreggs wanna be
This ought to get you guys going.

Are you F*ckin crazy man?

 

[Son of Mixerman]

Wasn't Steve Morse one of influences of John Petrucci? Steve Morse was, and still is one of the shredders.

SoMm

 

[Kelly5150]

Dream Theater kicks ass... brilliant musicians...

Dont think I've heard the Dregs... maybe a long time ago...
Must not have left an influance on me...

 

[dragonworks]

is a Dixie Dreggs wanna be
This ought to get you guys going.

Of course I'm only Kidding, pull me under boys.

Kelly 5150, I think you better listen to the Dreggs again, maybe you were to young to Understand.

 

[Krakit]

I'm not impressed with Dream Theatre. I am impressed with the Dreggs.

Mike Portnoy went to high school with me and I jammed with him a few times. He was not even close to the best drummer in my school and didn't impress me as even mediocre at the time.

I think that he's improved a lot since then, but he isn't as phenomonal as DT fans say he is.

As for the structure of DT tunes, I find them to be rambling chord changes designed to provide soloing beds for fast yet uninspired playing.

Of course, that's just my opinion.

Carl

 

[beezelbubba]

Didn't the Dreggs drummer end up in Winger?and if so,how does such a thing happen?

 

[6gun]

Didn't the Dreggs drummer end up in Winger?and if so,how does such a thing happen?

money.

 

[clifchamb]

I guess our opinions are based off of whether we like Southern shred or progressive metal/rock. I personally like DT more than the dreggs although I do enjoy some of Steve Morse's work (especially with Dave Lurue).

As far as Portnoy goes, many people seem to not dig him too much. I think he is amazing personally. I just like his style as far as rock goes.

As far as their self indulgent solos, when I am in the mood they are the best, many bands try to copy their stlye and fail miserably.

Of course I am a biased DT fan


clif

 

[Krakit]

Well, I'm a dyed in the wool prog rock fan. I have every ELP, YES, Pink Floyd, Jethro Tull and Frank Zappa album. I also love Spock's beard, Grey Lady Down and the Flower Kings.

The music that I write is prog rock and I believe I'm quite good at it.

I find Dream Theater to be contrived and not very musical.

Again, that's me and my taste, but I'll listen to Kansas, Crimson or Traffic before the Dreggs.

Carl

 

[clifchamb]

Krakit, I would love to hear some of your stuff.


clif