Images and Words

Images and Words

Editorial Reviews
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Proof positive that one can be a virtuoso musician and also have heart, Dream Theater are in impressive form on this album, arguably their best. They do it by never allowing technical flash to overwhelm their songs; there's substance under the style, in the form of ear-catching riffs and aggressive rhythms. The opening "Pull Me Under" is, quite simply, a great song, from its sparse introduction to its heavy-duty main riff to its memorable lyrics. Dream Theater, as its name implies, is an introspective band, exploring the complexities of the human heart and bringing them to life with songs like "Learning to Live," "Take the Time," and "Wait for Sleep". Unlike many metal bands, they favor an optimistic outlook, as with "Another Day" and "Surrounded," and even the dazzlingly complex "Metropolis, Pt. 1" is an entertaining listen. -- Genevieve Williams

Product Description
Atco. 1997. --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

Tracks:

Pull Me Under
Another Day
Take The Time
Surrounded
Metropolis- Part 1 'The Miracle And The Sleeper'
Under A Glass Moon
Wait For Sleep
Learning To Live

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Proof positive that one can be a virtuoso musician and also have heart, Dream Theater are in impressive form on this album, arguably their best. They do it by never allowing technical flash to overwhelm their songs; there's substance under the style, in the form of ear-catching riffs and aggressive rhythms. The opening "Pull Me Under" is, quite simply, a great song, from its sparse introduction to its heavy-duty main riff to its memorable lyrics. Dream Theater, as its name implies, is an introspective band, exploring the complexities of the human heart and bringing them to life with songs like "Learning to Live," "Take the Time," and "Wait for Sleep". Unlike many metal bands, they favor an optimistic outlook, as with "Another Day" and "Surrounded," and even the dazzlingly complex "Metropolis, Pt. 1" is an entertaining listen. -- Genevieve Williams

Album Description

Atco. 1997.

Customer Reviews:

great job and thank you.......2007-07-23

i have no prob with amazon but you might want to check what you 3rd party people are doing thanks again

Best musical creation in existence........2007-06-21

After hearing this album, just WOW. I used to listen to most of DT's later stuff, which is quite different from this album, and thought that was the best, until I heard this.

First off, let me start off by saying it is Dream Theater's best work. Take a look at the band members:

James LaBrie--his voice isn't tainted at all. He hits AMAZING notes. Check out "Learning to Live" at 7:00. Other examples are in Another Day and Take the Time.

John Myung--a terrific bassist. Its a shame the bass is probably the least audible in heavy metal, but boy is he good.

John Petrucci--I'm dead serious, he's arguably the best guitarist in the world, knocking Joe Satriani himself on his knees. He can play virtually anything. The only problem, if any, is that his style doesn't allow him to express himself and bring soul into his music. He's a freaking machine.

Mike Portnoy--Arguably the best drummer in the world. He can play virtually anything, but, unlike J.P., he can really bring his soul into his playing.

Kevin Moore--At this point of time in D.T. history, he is the weakest link, but that's not saying much. The keyboards are huge in the band sound, and he plays his part well.

Ok so for the Lyrics: they are absolutely AMAZING! Here are two examples:

Take the Time:
Just let me catch my breath...
I've heard the promises
I've seen the mistakes
I've had my fair share of tough
breaks
I need a new voice, a new law,
a new way
Take the time, reevaluate
It's time to pick up the pieces,
Go back to square one
I think it's time for a change

Learning to Live:
There was no time for pain
No energy for anger
The sightlessness of hatred
slips away

Wow, the lyrics are so poetic and....magical almost. Amazing.

Now for each individual song, flawless in their own respect:

Pull Me Under (10/10): Lyrics are based off Hamlet. Really neat effects to give a certain mood. Also the creative twist at the end.

Another Day (10/10): I can't see why people don't like this song. This could be LaBrie's best song. The lyrics are about J.P.'s father's struggle with cancer. Jazzy with the saxophone.

Take the Time (10/10): Amazing vocals, amazing lyrics. Great show from all the band members.

Surrounded (10/10): I'll admit, the beginning of the song threw me in a weird mood the first time I heard it. It grows on you though.

Metropolis (10/10): Wow, so musically dynamic and creative. Lyrics are complicated its about a story that's hard to pick up. Maybe the best on the album.

Under a Glass Moon (10/10): Amazing solo. The lyrics are weird, I'm trying to figure them out, based on other DT songs, there's no way they just threw a bunch of words together.

Wait for Sleep (10/10): Moore really shines. Great piano/singing duet. Basically a prelude to Learning to Live.

Learning to Live (10/10): Wow, could be the best on the album. Great lyrics, epic portrayal of the theme, and AMAZING note hit by LaBrie. (at about 7:00) The lyrics have something to do with AIDS.

The thing with DT is that no one song sounds just like another one of their songs. If you listen to one don't be turned away if you don't like it, odds are you'll like one of them.

All that being said, BUY THIS SIMPLY PERFECT ALBUM! It is the best thing that has ever happened to me in my life, and a lot of people I know, please don't miss out!

Airplay in 1992?.......2007-06-12

It was hard enough to get any airplay on the rock and alternative radio stations in the early 90's unless you were Pearl Jam, Nirvana, or the like. Dream Theater managed to do it with an eight minute epic in Pull Me Under, what a fantastic song. The rest of the album isn't too shaby either, a definite recommendation for any rock fan.

Where images and words are running deep.......2007-06-09

Sometimes, really good things happen by coincidence. Before I actually review "Images and Words", an album of epic magnitudes, I would like to explain my discovery of Dream Theater.

While listening to AOL Radio, I clicked to, I believe the progressive station, and heard the "Rover/ Achilles Last Stand/ The Song Remains The Same" seven and a half minute medley from Dream Theater's mostly-covers album, "A Change of Seasons". Not knowing the glorious band I was about to get into, I bought that album and instantly loved it (I mean, come on, a 23-minute title track!)

It had been quite some time before I would soon rediscover my love for Dream Theater. Every now and again, I would look at lists of musicians and how high they rank, alongside bands and albums, and for each, Dream Theater ranked high (I read somewhere "Images and Words" ranked #2 on a list of the greatest progressive metal albums of all time). Deciding it couldn't hurt to revisit the band, and after listening to samples of "Pull Me Under", "Another Day", and I believe "Metropolis Part 1", (though I can't remember my reactions to the online previews), I bought it one day.

I didn't really know how I would feel after I listened to the album. However, I did know two things: 1) In an album, I look for the musical chops that I love and that will keep me hooked. 2) I knew what made me want to LISTEN to something.

That's the question I often consider when looking at an album. What about it will make me want to listen? Is it the clever use of lyrics that keep me puzzled and searching for the answers? Is it the untouchable talent that leaves me breathless (especially considering I am a multi-instrumentalist). Or is it the overall quality of something that keeps me listening to it?

Well, one night I sat down on my bed and played this album, and then it hit me: Dream Theater is an excellent band with dazzling songwriting, furious musical talent, and, to solve my own (problem may be overstating it, so I'll say concern), that it made me want to listen!
The way everything came at me was breathtaking! From the album jacket itself, the bright colors of the pictures, that flaming heart in a mansion's bedroom, the band's picture inside it what appears to be some coliseum, and the summery glow behind them. The vivid images easily accompany the music itself.

Ahh, there it is: the music itself. John Petrucci's blazing, and I mean BLAZING, guitar work. Eddie Van Halen and Yngwie J. Malmsteen may have invented the shred-solo technique, but John Petrucci gives many guitarists competition, as he displays intricate riffing, speedy solos, catchy hooks, and goes the whole, nine yards for us. John Myung, while not as dominant as John Petrucci, runs a tight ship, as well, displaying energetic basswork that will satisfy people who want to hear that. From the hammer-on solo (how many bassists have ever recorded THAT?!), to his overall basslines, he is a great musician.

Kevin Moore, though he didn't last, made a serious impression while still with Dream Theater. In just eight songs, he can prove that he can do it all. Dreamy, haunting piano lines, warm, lush synth solos (ahhh, that just says it all), and just general virtuoso skills on the keyboard. Mike Portnoy is an animal on the drumset. He pounds those big ol' plates like there's no tomorrow. This guy has some stunning chops, and yet, I feel sorry for the fact that he has an alcohol problem. You're in our thoughts, Mike. Anyway, as a musician, he's nothing short of magnificent.

And finally, there's the dramatic, ever-quotable James LaBrie. From his soaring, almost operatic vocals to his cool bounce-and-sway rhythm, he is the ideal frontman for a band like Dream Theater. I can hardly imagine them with a different lead singer, and can hardly imagine James LaBrie being any more perfect in a different band. When you put these five musicians together, you get the one-of-a-kind Dream Theater.

"Pull Me Under": A progressive opener that is perfect for kicking off an awesome album, with lyrics that say the person talking basically accepts death and all it brings. The heavy guitars and drums drive this song throughout, and James' repeated, "Pull me under", during the chorus, shows the hypnotic effects a song like this will leave on you. A great display of lyrics keep rolling, the instruments fire all of their guns at once (to quote Steppenwolf's "Born To Be Wild") and the song keeps it explosion at large until...everything stops! An amazing, eight-minute masterpiece stops on the spur of a moment, what an unusual concept!
"Another Day": Ooooh, there's a lot to say about this song. In terms of time, it's shorter than "Pull Me Under", at four and a half minutes. Lyrically, its focus is to keep faith and spirit and don't give up, hence the lyric, "so die another day". The songwriting on this untouchable song is in a balladic style. The acoustic-to-electric style of guitar-playing, a songwriting technique that is always used but never getting old, works perfectly, the lovely soprano sax guest musician provides two great solos and some unbelievably beautiful saxophone lines. Uhhh, it just displays the summery tinge this album can't help but contain. It makes me wanna pick up my own sax again (though I play alto), and learn this stuff again! James put his soaring vocals to use to just add more and more to the beauty of this. His vocal lines make me feel like I'm floating on a cloud in heaven! And of course, Kevin Moore's keyboards perfectly accompany this wonderful masterpiece. Such a beautiful song, man, that's just about the best way to sum it up!
"Take The Time": Another longer, progressive song, but nothing short of stunning, these lyrics are a bit more literal, telling you to take things as they come. It was also written as a bit of a autobiographical thing, describing how the guys in Dream Theater felt about all that was going on in their lives.
"Surrounded": A five-and-a-half minute work of absolute art! The first thing I noticed about this song is the synthesizer line taken from the Styx song "Loreli", that opens this song. There's just so much to love about this song, it's nearly impossible to describe! However, it's the perfect type of song to end your night listening to before you go to sleep. Lyrically, it seems to talk about refreshing your spirit, but I can't say too specifically the meaning of all the lyrics. However, this song will prove to be absolutely magnificent, along with all the others!
"Metropolis, Part 1: The Miracle and the Sleeper": A preview to the '99 album, "Metropolis Part 2: Scenes From A Memory". However, without delving too deeply into that, I'll describe this song. First off, it's one of the greatest metal songs of all time, period. It has that certain atmosphere, hard to describe what it is, but the opening, keyboard work gives you that feel that something great is about to approach. Then comes in John Petrucci's monstrous, chugging riffs, Mike's drums slam into it, and the whole song explodes into a nine and a half minute musical treasure! Musical chops all over the place, dramatic use of vocals, it paints such an interesting scene that you really want to know more about. It seems to go on and on like a road filled with fantastic journeys, because, well, that's what this album is. On that note, you might wanna check out, "Scenes From A Memory" to conclude this amazing tale. What a rocker this thing is, and completely artistic at the same time!
"Under A Glass Moon": This is one of my favorite songs on the album. Well, that's a bit of an ironic statement, because I absolutely adore all songs on this epic piece of art. Anyway, the opening chord progression gives the song a very night-time atmospheric feel to it, just so incredible. Then the rest of the song comes in and another great work is born! I especially love the part of the song where the drums speed up and James sings, "Outside the soundness of your mind/ Bathing your soul in silver tears/ Beneath a blackened, summer sky/ Praying for time to disappear". Oooh, the combination of the music and James' voice just sends a feeling to you that makes you grasp the huge proportions of it all. This seven-minute wonder has an enormous feel to it, and contains a stupendously awesome guitar solo by John Petrucci. I can't believe the critics at, I believe Rolling Stone, put it at #98 (but then again, these are the same critics at listed Eddie Van Halen at #70 of the greatest rock guitarists). Anyway, this song totally rocks, I mean, you can just feel John Petrucci GRIND out that guitar work, SHRED out those solos. The practically overwhelming experience of this, after "Metropolis, Part 1", is sure to deliver sixteen and a half minute of undoubted bliss. And, to some extent, this is a religious song, like "Surrounded". It seems as though somebody has died and they are going to heaven, hence the lyric, "Night awaits the lamb's arrival" and "By your hand, I've awakened/ Bear this honor in my name".
"Wait For Sleep": A two and a half minute ballad completely written by Kevin Moore, about a female friend of his who felt a bit empty inside and needed something good to believe in. The haunting, yet romantic piano line perfect accompanies the incoming string section, and James adds a bounce with his vocal rhythm that incorporates an even greater feel to the song.
"Learning To Live": Ahhh, the closer of a dynamic album, and at eleven and a half minutes, it's sure to last. The keyboards open, the instruments progress, and James tells the tale of, in my opinion and the opinions of others, learning to live with AIDS. This song may also just mean living with the everyday troubles life gives you, but lines like, "The 90s bring new questions/ New solutions to be found/ I fell in love to be let down", and "Once you're touched you stand alone/ To face the bitter fight/ Once I reached for love/ And now I reach for life". In all honesty, it's a sad topic, but it's delivered in such a beautiful way, this song, though it may actually drag on in some areas, is just dynamic and is a great way to end an album on this level.

The great thing about "Images and Words" is that it brings out my reflective, sensetive side, while still being able to also draw out the side of me that can listen to an eight-minute rocker. It explores different emotions with different approaches, yet Dream Theater has a very noticeable style that sticks out when compared to other bands of their (slightly recent) time frame. There's a lot to love about this album, A LOT, I mean it. I don't know if any reviews can cover the vastness this album covers, but I did my best to describe with a leviathan of a musical masterpiece "Images and Words" is. There's really no other album like it, so if you get, and I really hope you do, cherish it for what it is, all the beauty in the images (album booklet) and words (the music itself), and together, how it paints such a stunning picture.

If you like music with incredible talent, deep, epic meaning and the power of, say, a modified Rush, "Images and Words" may just be that album. It seems to be just so much to describe, but I, both as a musician and a music-lover (and I can say that I've heard quite a few acts out there), I give kudos to this album without a doubt, as it is truly worthy of a five-star rating. For your enjoyment, get this, as I know you'll love it as much as I do.

Simply amazing !.......2007-05-08

I have recently discover Dream Theatre, a band that I knew but never took the time to listen to their albums. Now I did and I have discover one of the best band that I have ever known, they are so talented!
The music is complex, played with perfection by incredible musicians!
The more I listen to them, the more I like, think I'll turn into a fan soon ! This album is amazingly good. A perfect score !

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500 Classic Masterpieces

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great job and thank you
Best musical creation in existence.
Airplay in 1992?
Where images and words are running deep
Simply amazing !

Images and Words
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ASIN: B000007U19
Release Date: 1996-05-27

Tracks:

Pull Me Under
Another Day
Take the Time
Surrounded
Metropolis, Pt. 1: The Miracle and the Sleeper
Under a Glass Moon
Wait for Sleep
Learning to Live

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Atco. 1997.

Customer Reviews:

great job and thank you.......2007-07-23

i have no prob with amazon but you might want to check what you 3rd party people are doing thanks again

Best musical creation in existence........2007-06-21

Airplay in 1992?.......2007-06-12

Where images and words are running deep.......2007-06-09

Simply amazing !.......2007-05-08

Five Premieres: Chamber Works with Guitars

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Five Premieres: Chamber Works with Guitars

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ASIN: B0000049MT
Release Date: 1995-08-10

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Canzones y Dances: I. Adios Bilbadito (Farewell to Bilbao)
Canzones y Dances: II. Oda a las Ranas (Ode to Frogs)
Canzones y Dances: III. Tango: The Frog Prince & The Seorita
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Images: Twilight
Images: Barcarolle
Images: The Shepherd
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Imagine God! A Children's Musical Exploring and Expressing Images of God

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Imagine God! A Children's Musical Exploring and Expressing Images of God
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Songs of Love and Loss

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In Paradisum
Jesus Est Condamne
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Excellent Middle Period Rubinstein in this 1950s Recital
Piano Profusion

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Prld, Chorale & Fugue: Prld
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Images, Book I: No.2. Hommage A Rameau
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Prlds, Book I: No.8. La Fille Aux Cheveux De Lin
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Songs Without Words: Spinning Song, Op.67 No.4

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Excellent Middle Period Rubinstein in this 1950s Recital.......2001-03-12

All of the mono recordings on this CD were made in 1950-1952.

In Franck's Prelude, Chorale & Fugue, which is poised between Classicism and Romanticism, Rubinstein's naturalistic, unfussy approach suits the music ideally. Rubinstein made three recordings of this work: on 78-RPM discs in 1945, a remake for LP made in 1952, and his final stereo version made in 1970. The version here (1952) is, like many of the works Rubinstein made multiple recordings of, testament to the change of his musical outlook during his long career: from the flashy, occasionally episodic performance of the 1930s, to the more sober, structurally cohesive performances of the 1970s. This version of the Franck has all the brilliance of the earliest recording, with much of the architectural underpinning of the last version.

Rubinstein never cared for the "piano without hammers" approach of such Debussy specialists as Gieseking--he wanted more "meat" in his Debussy. However, he doesn't treat the French composer as some sort of 20th Century Chopin. Rubinstein generally uses softer "sound colors" here than he does in Chopin's work. His approach here is analagous to that of a painter substituting watercolors for oil paint.

The Schubert Impromptus are disappointing here. Rubinstein plays Op. 90, No. 3 from a corrupt version edited by Hans von Bulow which, among other things, changes Schubert's G-flat into G-natural! In both of the Impromptus, Rubinstein seems to be rushing to finish the piece before the record side runs out (these were originally recorded on 7" 45-RPM records). Better versions of these pieces are in Volume 54 of the Rubinstein Collection.

The Granados, Liszt, and Mendelssohn works were long favorite encores of Rubinstein's and they are played with characteristic directness and charisma.

Strongly recommended, except for the Schubert. The mono sound is fine.

Piano Profusion.......2001-03-07

Rubinstein captures the very essence of Romanticism and Impressionism in his recordings of some of the greatest piano piecs ever written. Rubisntein's interpretation of Franck's Prelude, Chorale and Fugue is unequalled. The care taken in each note played can be heard through the speakers- the subtleties of Debussy, the sweet melodies of Schubert, the pleas of Mendelssohn. Rubinstein has performed these pieces with the composers' true intentions.

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From Solo Piano Publications

Memories from a Dream
Honest Touch
Manufacturer: Polytropon
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000CAL214
Release Date: 2005-05-24

Tracks:

Prologue: Let Love Soar
Lonely Ride
Dancing Under the Moon
Moments with You
Like the Wind, The Wave & The Sand
Autumn Tear
And a Time for War...!
Luce Lontana
Withering Wish
Memories from a Dream
Then You Came
Promise Forever
Epilogue: Lay All Your Love on Me

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From Solo Piano Publications.......2006-10-14

"Memories From a Dream" is the debut recording by the Athens, Greece-based duo Honest Touch. Fofi Maniadaki and Samy Elgazzar are both professors of music with extensive music credentials in classical and contemporary music. Fofi is a piano soloist with an elegant, flowing touch. Samy composes and conducts the music, and plays keyboards. Calling Honest Touch a project rather than a band, they are backed by a five-piece band consisting of percussion, bass, and a variety of guitars. Guest artists are violinist Vasilis Garoufalidis and vocalist Marita Paparizou. Some tracks are also backed by the Amadeus Orchestra, Philarmonia Bulgarica, and the Fons Musicalis Choir. This is obviously a big production, and the music is full and cinematic. Seeking to touch the listener in a profound way, the music is deeply emotional and powerful, and yet very soothing and uplifting. One is occasionally reminded of Yanni with the richness of the sound and the obvious Greek influence. Elgazzar's music is different, though, and his extensive training shows itself in the effortless flow of the music. Nothing is done for "show" or to impress, and each note is full of meaning. Lightweight fluff music it isn't, but it is still very accessible.

"Prologue: Let Love Soar" opens with the sound of a chilly wind. The piano enters with a bittersweet melody. As the song develops, more instruments join in, allowing the piano to remain the "star" of the piece. Colorful and passionate, this would be a haunting piece at the end of a romantic film. "A Lonely Ride" begins with the sound of a car starting and driving off as the soulful melody comes in. This one really tugs at the heartstrings. "Dancing Under the Moon" is lighter and extremely romantic. Marita Paparizou's operatic voice is a graceful musical instrument with wordless vocals. "Like the Wind, the Wave, and the Sand" is a favorite. Evoking the peace as well as the turbulence of the sea, it's a real beauty! "Autumn Tear" begins as a lovely duet for piano and oboe. Strings, bass, and percussion are added, creating a sad mood that enhances the poignance of the piano. Gorgeous! "And a Time For War..!" is a big production piece. It opens with the voices of various politicians speaking, although it is difficult to understand what they are saying (isn't it always???). The music is passionate and intense. "Luce Lontana" won 1st prize in the instrumental category and 3rd overall in the NCSA Song Contest in 2002. A slow and deeply emotional piece, piano and wordless vocals send it soaring to the heavens. The title track is another favorite. Symphonic and cinematic, Fofi gets a chance to really show what she can do at the piano - wow! This very impressive album concludes with ABBA's "Lay All Your Love On Me." Even with the strings and woodwinds, this arrangement really rocks and closes the album with a big smile. Love it!

Highly recommended!

The Alchemy of Peace & Love: Magical Meditations to Calm Your Mind and Lift Your Spirit

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The Alchemy of Peace & Love: Magical Meditations to Calm Your Mind and Lift Your Spirit
R.Y.T. Sandi Anders
Manufacturer: Sandi Anders, R.Y.T.
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | New Age | Styles | Music

Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000CAKHFQ
Release Date: 2005-06-14

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