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Pour “The Astonishing”, 13ème album de Dream Theater, le guitariste John Petrucci avait en tête de reprendre le concept de Metropolis Part 2, datant d’il y a maintenant 15 ans, et il a créé tout un univers avec des personnages fictifs. “The Astonishing” se présente donc sous la forme d’un opéra-rock de 34 titres répartis en deux actes. De quoi faire saliver! On note l’omniprésence du piano de Jordan Rudess, en rupture avec le Dream Theater bien lourd de “Train Of Thought” ou “Octavarium”, ainsi que de nombreux passages orchestraux (“A Tempting Offer”), jazzy ou enrichis de chant féminin, en lien avec les évènements de l’histoire. En revanche, la basse et la batterie sont mises de côté: il manque ce punch dont faisait preuve Mike Portnoy auparavant. Rien ne sera plus jamais pareil sans lui… C’est James LaBrie qui nous a le plus étonnés: il offre des interprétations langoureuses tout en empruntant la voix de chaque personnage de l’histoire. Bien sûr, John Petrucci n’a pas oublié de ponctuer l’album de quelques soli dont il a le secret. On attend maintenant la concrétisation, la sublimation de cette histoire sur scène, d’autant que le groupe a prévenu qu’il jouerait sur la prochaine tournée l’album en intégralité… et rien d’autre!
Valentin Baugé
Paris-Move / Trip Into My Head
Album à écouter en streaming: ICI
Pour télécharger l’album en Digital sur iTunes, Spotify, Deezer, et autres…: ICI
Page Facebook de Dream Theater: ICI
Pré-commander le livre “THE ASTONISHING” (Author: Peter Orullian & John Petrucci – Publication date: spring 2018): ICI
“The Astonishing, the novel, builds on the story rendered in The Astonishing, the ground-breaking concept album by the kings of progressive metal, Dream Theater. The novel adds new plot lines and intrigue, additional characters and motivations, as well as explanations and ideas not explored on the album.”
More info on Peter Orullian’s Facebook page: HERE and HERE
Edition Details:
–Full-length novel of The Astonishing, adding new plot lines and intrigue, additional characters and motivations, answers to fan questions, as well as explanations and ideas not explored on the album,
–In-depth Introduction by John Petrucci, going deep on why he wrote The Astonishing, what it means to him, etc.
–Definitive interviews of each member of Dream Theater, covering their experience in the genesis of the album, in performing it, what it means to them, as well as their own music history, interests, and part in the band
–A few early music demos (often taken from original iPhone recordings) of original songs set in the universe of The Astonishing but never used on the album,
–The genesis of one song: From early iPhone recording to final tune, listen to several song clips of the steps in the song writing process of one of the songs from The Astonishing,
–Foreword by a celebrated musician (Announcement coming soon)
–Afterword by a music industry luminary (Announcement coming soon)
–Never-before seen hand written notes, early art renderings, photographs, etc. chronicling the development of The Astonishing, with a behind-the-scenes look at how it all came to fruition,
–An original story by John Petrucci & Peter Orullian, set in the universe of The Astonishing
–Original cover art on full-color dust jacket
–Original full-color interior art depicting key scenes in the story, including some scenes not represented in the album
–Map of the world of The Astonishing
–Full lyrics, song-by-song breakdown, and final synopsis as written by John Petrucci
–Printed on 60# acid-free paper
–Smyth sewn for durability
–Foil stamping on the front boards and spine
–Bound in leather
–Limited to 700 copies!!!!