Dream Theater - Hell's Kitchen + Lines in the Sand (REACTION!) 

Lines in the Sand: One of Petrucci's most beautiful guitar solos for sure.

Please more Dream Theater

Watching her face during this and one thing is clear - she gets it.

Metropolis Part 2: Scenes From a Memory will send you through an emotional rollercoaster.

OMG THIS GIRL HAD THE BEST REACTION I EVER SEEN IN MY LIFE

Dream Theater is definitely not an easy listen. This is one of those bands that significantly grow in you after few listens. You will not regret spending the time with their music. They have so many classics and songs that will touch you guys.

I'm not as expressive as Sistah, but her reactions are EXACTLY how these songs effect me!

her face is showing everything of dream theater’s world!

Singer from King's X on accompanying vocals!!

Her reaction is GOLDEN! So great to see someone totally get this music with her whole appearance.

The Lines in the Sand solo is one of the most soulful, guitar solos I've ever heard. Always a fan and underrated song. II've been playing guitar for 10 years. Great videos!

Sistah gonna cry with Learning to Live, trust me!!!

The guy from King's X, Doug, is on this song, so that's why

Very underrated songs from them. It's like a Rush on steroids

A bit of backstory on Hell's Kitchen, it was originally supposed to be an instrumental breakdown in the middle of Burning My Soul (another song from the same album). But the record company -- who were meddling a lot in this album -- made them cut the instrumental out into its own song. Presumably to make Burning My Soul more concise and accessible. If you search Burning My Soul demo you can hear the original version.

If you want to hear some 'moving' songs these are some recommendations which fit the bill in my opinion: Images and Words (1992) - Another Day - Learning to Live Awake (1994) - Erotomania/Voices/The Silent Man - Scarred - Space Dye Vest Scenes from a Memory (1999) - The whole damn thing Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence (2002) - Misunderstood - Disappear - the title track Octavarium - the title track Systematic Chaos (2007) - In the Presence of Enemies 1&2 - The Ministry of Lost Souls Black Clouds and Silver Linings (2009) - Count of Tuscany - The Best of Times A Dramatic Turn of Events (2011) - This is the Life - Outcry - Breaking All Illusions Dream Theater (2013) - Illumination Theory Distance over Time (2019) - Barstool Warrior - At Wit's End

Bye the way the soulful voice in the song is Doug Pinnick from Kings X. Great singer!

I really love how nuestra amiga Sistah reacts to any touching song. She's the physical depiction of what happens inside the rest of us when listening to this kind of music.

You finally made it to Dream Theater!! They've been around for over 30 years, so there's a massive discography of incredible music to choose from. Your fellow reactors Kel & Rich, who you met at the Iron Maiden concert a few months ago, have reacted to a LOT of Dream Theater songs (they're Rich's favorite band). Kel has been reduced to tears on several occasions listening to masterpieces like "Metropolis Part II: Scenes From a Memory", "The Count of Tuscany", "Octavarium", "The Best of Times", or "A Change of Seasons"... some of them are true eargasms from start to finish. A few suggestions for next reactions to DT: the live versions (from "Breaking the Fourth Wall, live at the Boston Opera House) of "Illumination Theory", "The Shattered Fortress" or "Breaking All Illusions", all three from the same concert, or "This Dying Soul", "Beyond This Life", "Hollow Years" and "Instrumedley" from the "Live at Budokan" concert.

Her reactions were as epic as the song.

Dream Theater began with Mike Portnoy (drums), Kevin Moore (keys), John Petrucci (guitar), John Myung (bass) and Charlie Dominici (vocals) for the first album "When Dream & Day Unite", which then shifted to bring in singer James LaBrie for their second "Images & Words" - THE career launching album by progressive/mainstream standards. They remained intact for two albums until their forth album "A Change of Seasons" (people argue over it, but though it seems to be an EP it was an album release in my eyes since they haven't made a habit of releasing such things) which brought keyboard player Derek Sherinian in place of Kevin. This again maintained for another album until "Metropolis Part II" when Jordan Rudess took over from Derek (Jordan had been on the bands radar when Derek joined, but I believe for gigging reasons he was unavailable at the time), and kept their longest stable line up to that point, through six albums. Then in 2009/2010 saw another departure when original member Mike Portnoy sought space for his creativity. He wished to put Dream Theater on hold for a while, causing a professional conflict with the other guys who wanted to continue. After a fascinatingly documented process of interview and try outs for what would be I feel the hardest replacement to date, by virtue of Mike being a founding member, in came Mike Mangini. This has been Dream Theater's Roth/Hagar moment for the fandom, and as with that situation IMHO the sensible fans appreciate both. The band has maintained this line up for the last four albums. This reaction is to tracks from the second album of the Sherinian era. Funnily but you seemed to say about King's X as though you didn't know the featured extra vocals in the chorus of "Lines in the Sand" IS Doug Pinnick!?. Anyway, you picked a contentious album to start with..hehe. Amongst both band and fan alike I think the album FALLING INTO INFINITY represented a nexus point, where (possibly well meaning but harmful nonetheless) studio interference in their work almost caused the band to break up completely. Fortunately they managed to wrestle creative control back and haven't looked back since "Metropolis Pt. II" which rightfully reaffirmed their position with fans and critics, and became something of a rebirth for them. In spite of all that FALLING had some wonderful work on it, including the three part finale "Trial of Tears" which has some gorgeous keyboard tones on it! I highly recommend giving it a listen (maybe even a reaction?). I think the two of you will really enjoy those qualities which Sistah says she love about this.. Dream Theater have plenty of deep blues/soul flavour infused through the heavily progressive work in their catalogue ("Metropolis Pt II" album is a fine example of such), and as you go you'll find plenty to think about over their work. They aren't a light band to indulge, and as a listener I predict you WILL be challenged. From one music fan to another though guys, it is worth the journey. As the hell priest would say, they have such sights to show you. Overall? Dream Theater are as dynamic, ferocious, soulful and technically refined a band as you're ever likely to experience, and yes you got the right songs.. The split between songs is the percussive beat down. You'll find as you explore the catalogue that they have a knack for classical arrangements which have a lot of call back arrangements and themes. One thing I'll say straight away for you as you go through this exploration is that James LaBrie has taken some stick for his vocals, and is often cast amongst the more critical fans and cynics as the weakest link in the band.. this has a ring of truth but is honestly somewhat unfair since for a long while he's struggled with damaged vocal cords, something perhaps not known in general circles. His being arguably the "voice" of the band which can hold its own in terms of technical musicianship, would I think be fair comment on why he remained in place and didn't either temporarily retire or have them put projects on hold, given that as a group they have a talent for the aforementioned prolific workload, which would ironically trigger Portnoy's departure. You get variations in his capacity more in live performances than studio, although the studio isn't immune to that variation. This is by no means a critique from myself, as I think overall he's maintained his game admirably given the level of the band and their creative ethos.

Trapped inside this oc ta va ri um!!! my favorite DT song by a mile. or just a kilometer ;)

Omg, that must be the first time in hundreds that I've seen a person in these reactions videos that listen to it twice in a row! Amazing

When Dream Theater made this song they also felt a King's X vibe. So they decided to get the vocalist from King's X to help out on vocals. It's all about the build up both vocals and instruments. Please keep doing more Dream Theater. You will be truly inspired.

I love when people catch the emotion of a godlike Petrucci solo.

James' voice wasn't utilized that much in Falling Into Infinity, since it is a few years after he damaged his vocal cords due to food poisoning (vomiting violently and all that). If you want to hear James' voice in its full glory, listen to any song from the two albums before this, Images and Words and Awake.

Hell's Kitchen is the instrumental part, and Lines in the Sand is the long song it segues into.

In case you don't already know the lyrics by heart: Sometimes, for a moment of bliss And the passion, we're craving There's a message we miss Sometimes when the spirits left alone We must believe in something To find if we've grown [Bridge] Tragic reflex, shattered calm Static progress, senses gone Numb awareness, final psalm [Chorus] Swept away with the tide Through the holes in my hands Crown of thorns at my side Drawing lines in the sand [Verse 2] Sometimes, if you're perfectly still You can hear the virgin weeping For the savior of your will Sometimes, your castles in the air And the fantasies you're seeking Are the crosses you bear [Bridge] Sacred conflict, blessed prize Weeping crosses, stainless eyes Desperate addict, faith disguised [Chorus] Swept away with the tide Through the holes in my hands Crown of thorns at my side Drawing lines in the sand [Guitar Solo] [Verse 3] We fabricate our demons Invite them into our homes Have supper with the aliens And fight the war alone We conjure up our skeletons Enlist the den of thieves Frightened from our closets Then sewn upon our sleeves In the stream of consciousness There is a river crying Living comes much easier Once we admit we're dying [Verse 4] Sometimes, in the wreckage of our wake There's a bitterness we harbor And hate for hatred's sake Sometime we dig an early grave And crucify our instincts For the hope we couldn't save Sometimes a view from sinless eyes Centers our perspective And pacifies our cries Sometimes the anguish we survive And the mysteries we nurture Are the fabrics of our lives [Chorus] Swept away with the tide Through the holes in my hands Crown of thorns at my side Drawing lines in the sand

Wolfkain is how my face react. Halflifesistah is how my heart react

Pleaaaaseeee! More Dream Theater!!! I believe Sistah will fall in love with them as much as I am. 🤘🤘🤘❤️❤️❤️

Hells kitchen is such a great Dream Theater song. I'm glad to have enjoyed it with the two of you!

I love how emotive and moved she is and how stoic he is. Great counterpoint to each other.

Based on your reaction, I think "The Count of Tuscany" or "The best of times" would be very enjoyable to you.

I love her reaction. She hears what is really going on.

We saw them live at Greek Theater and since Kingx opened for them and Satriani, Doug sang with them on this song...it was epic! Doug sings with sooo much soul. Love it and will never forget that awesome moment!!!🤘🍻

Didn't expect people still listen to this. I found this DT album to be the most underrated one. So many goosebumps raising moments. Halflifesista, u have expressed how I felt about the guitar solo of Lines in the Sand for the pass 20 years. When I need that moment, I listen to this, close the door, off the light and close my eyes.

Dream Theater obligatories: Erotomania + Voices, anything from Imagines and words from Take the time till the last song, Home, Count of Tuscany.

God, I haven't listened to this critically in ages. Now that I have, much of its genius is owed to Derek Sherinian. His brand of atmospheric synth is much like Jonn Serrie (think The Stargazer's Journey), and the super jazzy quality is not unlike something you'd hear on a John Beasley or John Patitucci album in the '90s. This song strikes such a fine balance between flash and restraint. I understand that DT fans aren't exactly after that, but having been a fan for almost ten years (damn, already?), I find this to be a perfectly written tune, and certainly a top favorite of mine.

Fun Fact, it's not Hell's Kitchen + Lines in the Sand, It's actually Burning My Soul + Hell's Kitchen + Lines in the Sand, and Hell's Kitchen was originally the instrumental in Burning My Soul. You can hear the original in the Lost Not Forgotten Archives: Falling Into Infinity Demos.

Mike Portnoy is a highly technical and very creative drummer. He was basically my childhood idol for drumming, and I learned so much watch him play. Big respect to the guy! Also love you guys

TRUST ME: if you listen to Dream Theaters "The Count of Tuscany" you will flow in heaven!!!!!!!!

Welcome to Dream Theater, guys. You've got a long and glorious journey ahead. Enjoy it. Let me just ask this: start from the begining, so you go through their evolution.

So glad you started with this. This album in recent times have been negatively appraised by fans but have been seeing newfound appreciation today. Underrated yes, but a hidden gem if you get into it.

I don't understand why many DT fans consider this is the worst album of DT? I mean there are Hell's kitchen, Lines in the sand, Trial of tears, Hollow Years which are great songs to me.

When you discover a really good band like this This happened ! This woman's reaction say it all ,i hope more people appreciate and understand how good dream theater actually is and its not only technique!

I like watching people listening to DT songs for the first time , her reaction makes this song even more beautiful, she felt it

John Myung Bass sounds sooo meaty in this song.

Bro, I didn't know James LaBrie started reacting to his old material! (Joking aside, I loved seeing you guys get into this. DT is my favorite band, and I hope you guys do more reactions to them.

These two songs, together, the way you two heard them, in my opinion, is the best two song sequence ever.

God I love Mike Portnoys' bass pedals rolls! So freakin tight!

Well...my way to describe Dream Theater: "The Pink Floyd of metal"

Listening to Dream Theater is like entering a new dimension. Enjoy your new discovery.Lots lots lots of DT reaction videos to come..

The album cover was done by Storm Thorgerson, the head artist for Hipgnosis, an old graphic design team that did a lot of album covers for Pink Floyd in particular, along with many other classic bands from Genesis and The Alan Parsons Project to Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin, which is why this may have a very Wish You Were Here or Division Bell aesthetic to it. It's very much an old school style. Thorgerson always made his art very particular and ambiguous. Usually the image is very simple, but the harder you look, the more details you see and he can manage to tell a story or set a scene with just one image.

I wish we had a Derek Sherinian DT for Train of Thought. That would have been absolutely INSANE! His style would have made that absolutely ridiculous!

One of the highlights of my concert going life is seeing this song done live exactly as its performed on the record. King's X opened the show and when Dream Theater played this Dug Pinnick came out and sang. 20 some years on and i STILL get goosebumps thinking about it

Let's also not forget that in order to ever really and fully appreciate any piece one must listen numerous times in order to allow the music to either resonate or not. Rarely do I hear a song for the very first time and absolutely love it, albeit it does occur from time to time. Dream Theater has many very lengthy songs that propel you through a gamut of emotions. There are parts that I absolutely adore and others not so much. Regardless, this band has been one of my all-time favorites for over 35 years. They are brilliant.

One of my favourite guitar solos of all time. The phrasing is so good! And the part of the song after the solo is where the vocals really shine, I agree. I love that part as well. I think the song is not very typical, as it relies much more on the groove than most of their stuff, but it‘s not a bad introduction, as it‘s not too exuberantly progressive.

I always knew HLS would fall in love with dream theater. You have so much joy coming

My favorite part lyrically Living comes much easier once we admit we're dying!!! Wow that hit me hard 🙏

I loved her reaction ❤️

Thanks for the video. I came across it seeing the title and very surprised by it! Hell's Kitchen and Lines in the sand, or hell, the whole album "falling into infinity" is so underrated because its pretty damn unique, even in their discography.. which ranges from a lot of different genre's in the prog scene. Hell's Kitchen has been consistently been my favorite instrumental from them for years now. I've been a fan since i was a kid, and would love to recommend a lot of DT, but i wont do that. I'll just suggest "Scarred".

...in the stream of consciousness, there is a river crying. Living comes much easier once we admit we're dying One thing I totally love is the way they drop call backs into their new albums. You hear it and you instantly remember the story that melody came from.

This is one of the best best albums ever, in my opinion. It's a style that I don't see as often as I would like.

These reactions are so good!

When I first heard this amazing solo back in 1997, tears flowed because there was so much passion and longing just like HalfLifeSistah. She gets it 👍🏻

It's the right song. You downloaded Hel's Kitchen [instrumental] and Lines in the Sand [with vocals].

React another prog, "Neal Morse" 1. The neal morse band 2. Transatlantic 3. Spocks beard 4. Flying colors

Hello guys, congratulations for the channel, I'm a 50 years old metalhead from Chile, and really enjoy watching Sistah reactions and Wolf speeches about being atheist, morals and the like, we're on the same page. Take a look at the song Veil of Maya from Cynic when you have a chance😉. Let the metal flow!🤘

I love Sherinians work on here. You can also really hear Myungs bass on this album, which usually gets lost alot. If you want something driven by a groovy bass line, you should check out Trial of Tears, same album. In the opening they use their instruments to paint a mental picture of it raining. Easily one of my favorite pieces.

It's very easy: I see you have uploaded a video, dream theater is in the title, i press like 😂😂😂😂✌️

my reaction to this song is literally what the dude is doing. straight face and vibe.

Yes, about the album cover, it was designed by Storm Thorgerson, same guy who did Dark Side of The Moon, so yeah, it has the classic old school vibe to it.

Breaking all illusions. More modern dream theater. Enjoy.

Nice that you heard those songs together as it maybe was planned. Voice of Doug "fckn awesome " Pinnick is Awesome

You never love Dream Theater as much as you wil after you listen again! Never, ever gets old!

Both Hells Kitchen and Lines in the Sand run together on the CD with a very short break. The solo keyboard intro Is lines in the sand. You did not mention that the back up vocals is Dug Pinnik of Kings X. I love these songs together and DT is the most talented band in the world. Both raw talent, technical virtuosity and their body of work. Been a fan since Images and Words. And have met James LaBrie

Octavarium, by far my favorite song from Dream Theater.

King's X was one of the inspirations for Dream Theater. Their lead singer is guest appearing with James during the chorus.

the other singer in the chorus is the lead singer from Kings X, whose name I have forgotten.

@23:52 LOL "This chorus here is very King's X-ie" Well Doug Pinnick (lead singer of King's X) is singing on the song so, that was a pretty decent comparison. LOL

This is lovely timing, I've just found your channel yesterday and now you're listening to two of my favorite tracks/songs from my favorite band. I'm glad you did both at the same time, they go really well together. Love the discussions and the effort you put into these videos, great stuff!

If I remember correctly, the producer on this album was pushing the band towards a more stripped down, commercial sound. The band was by and large unhappy with the result.

Yeah, DT really benefits from multiple listens. First time through most of their songs can be overwhelming and feel chaotic, but on subsequent listens you’ll start to become aware of the underlying structure and how it actually all comes together. You’ll begin to anticipate the music and feel how it ebbs and flows in such a unique way. Hope you do more of their music as I really like your reactions. Sistah feels music the same way I do inside, but in a much more extroverted fashion. :D

You guys are more into fast heavy stuff. This should fits you more: Dream Theater - Glass Prison

John Petrucci has a very "David Gilmore" vibe in the slow parts. Very nice!

Thank you to whoever recommended this instead of the usual metropolis pt1 and dance of eternity. Those are not good songs to introduce dream theater to someone. A personal favorites of mine for people approaching dream theater are (ill try to pick one per album) learning to live, scarred, a change of seasons, finally free (even tho scene from a memory pt 2 should be listened in one go as it's a concept album with a story), octavarium, as i am, systematic chaos, the count of tuscany, breaking all illusions, the looking glass, moment of betrayal, and as the last album I'd say fall into the light. These are imo good songs for someone that wants to explore dream theater a bit deeper.

4:46 Remind me why this is my fav DT's instrumental. still gives me goosebumps to this day.

Listening to this is no different than love making

You can see how she is just feelin it😂🔥

Dug Pinnick from Kings X on background on the chorus is so freaking sweet!!! Great album from start to finish!

This guitar solo is like sex when you're in love. Touch all the feelings

I swear Dream Theater took over where Rush left off! A modern day Rush!😃

I’m a HUGE Dream Theater fan and I love watching reaction video to their music. What bugs me is people that do not care for Prog/their style music commenting on it. I really, truly, sincerely dislike county/western music. I would not comment on it because I don’t like it. I would be a poor judge of good or bad country music. I think I fell in love with you (just a little bit) when you wiped tears from your eyes. DT moves me and it’s special to see them move others too. Be good and stay safe 🙃

You know what, I've wanted to check out Dream Theater for many years but never got around to it. This is as good an opportunity as any, I will be taking this journey along with you.

2 of my favourite songs of DT. Amazing ! :) How much i listened to these songs......

One od my favorites band ever. You must react to illumination Teory is fantastic

Awesome Reaction !!!! The only 2 Bands that I "feel"and "look" like #halflifesistah are Dream Theater and Unleash The Archers !!! Both Bands take My breath away on So many levels !!!! Cheers !!!!

I started listening to Death so today I found out what is your intro song ;)

The solo in Lines is absolutely beautiful.

Try listening to : Finally Free from Metropolis II Honor Thy Father from Train of Thought The Dark Eternal Night from Systematic Chaos A Rite of Passage from Black Clouds and Silver Linings Stargazer (Rainbow cover) from Black Clouds and Silver Linings (Deluxe Edition) Octavarium from Octavarium And finally III. War Inside My Head 1V. The Test That Stumped Them All from Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence