Dream Theater – The Gift of Music
Music Video Published on February 5, 2016
Lyrics
EXT. RAVENSKILL TOWN SQUARE - DAY
[Narrator]
Far in the distant future
Beyond the pages of our time
Cold-blooded wicked tyrants
Threaten the freedom of mankind
Corruption, lust, and greed
Define the new nobility
Changing the course of history
Across the vast North Empire
Most people struggle to survive
Living a meek existence
While their secluded leader thrives
[Arhys]
We are living day to day
Forced to bear the lion's share
People just don't have the time for music anymo ... See More
[Narrator]
Far in the distant future
Beyond the pages of our time
Cold-blooded wicked tyrants
Threaten the freedom of mankind
Corruption, lust, and greed
Define the new nobility
Changing the course of history
Across the vast North Empire
Most people struggle to survive
Living a meek existence
While their secluded leader thrives
[Arhys]
We are living day to day
Forced to bear the lion's share
People just don't have the time for music anymo ... See More
Rating : 79.3 / 100
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| Band | |
|---|---|
| Album | The Astonishing |
| Type | Album (Studio full-length) |
| Released | January 29, 2016 |
| Genres | Progressive Metal, Rock Opera |
| Labels | Roadrunner Records |
| Length | 2:10:24 |
| Disc 1 - Act 1 | ||
| 1. | Descent of the NOMACS | 1:10 |
| 2. | Dystopian Overture | 4:50 |
| 3. | The Gift of Music ▶ Music Video | 4:00 |
| 4. | The Answer | 1:52 |
| 5. | A Better Life | 4:39 |
| 6. | Lord Nafaryus | 3:28 |
| 7. | A Savior in the Square | 4:13 |
| 8. | When Your Time Has Come | 4:19 |
| 9. | Act of Faythe | 5:00 |
| 10. | Three Days | 3:44 |
| 11. | The Hovering Sojourn | 0:27 |
| 12. | Brother, Can You Hear Me? | 5:11 |
| 13. | A Life Left Behind | 5:49 |
| 14. | Ravenskill | 6:01 |
| 15. | Chosen | 4:31 |
| 16. | A Tempting Offer | 4:19 |
| 17. | Digital Discord | 0:47 |
| 18. | The X Aspect | 4:13 |
| 19. | A New Beginning | 7:41 |
| 20. | The Road to Revolution | 3:35 |
| Disc 2 - Act 2 | ||
| 1. | 2285 Entr'acte | 2:20 |
| 2. | Moment of Betrayal | 6:11 |
| 3. | Heaven's Cove | 4:19 |
| 4. | Begin Again | 3:54 |
| 5. | The Path That Divides | 5:09 |
| 6. | Machine Chatter | 1:03 |
| 7. | The Walking Shadow | 2:58 |
| 8. | My Last Farewell | 3:44 |
| 9. | Losing Faythe | 4:13 |
| 10. | Whispers on the Wind | 1:37 |
| 11. | Hymn of a Thousand Voices | 3:38 |
| 12. | Our New World | 4:12 |
| 13. | Power Down | 1:25 |
| 14. | Astonishing | 5:51 |
Members
- James LaBrie : Vocals
- John Petrucci : Guitars, Additional Vocals
- John Myung : Bass
- Mike Mangini : Drums
- Jordan Rudess : Keyboards
Additional musicians
- FILMharmonic Orchestra Prague : Orchestra
- Pueri Cantores : Vocals (choirs)
- Susan Youngblood : Vocals (choirs)
- Fred Martin and the Levite Camp : Vocals (gospel choirs)
- Richard Fiocca : Conductor
- David Campbell : Orchestration, Arrangements (choirs)
- Richard Chycki : Spoken Words
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