The introduction tracks introduce the setting, ‘The Gift Of Music’ introduces Gabriel, the protagonist, and ‘ The Answer’ tells of his significance. The story of the album has very carefully been written into every song. Every song has its niche and tells its part of the story perfectly. There are too many epic moments on this album to count. Bagpipes are present at the end of ‘ The X Aspect’, ragtime and jazz influences can be found in ‘ Three Days’, and marching band influences make their way into the epic conclusion of the album, ‘Astonishing’. Some diverse elements find their way into the album, too. That doesn’t leave out some softer moments, too: beautiful piano ballads like ‘ When Your Time Has Come’ and ‘ Ravenskill’ are present, as well as some tracks beginning with acoustic guitars like ‘ A Life Left Behind’ and ‘ Astonishing’. ![]() Epic, soaring guitar solos can be found in ‘ The New Beginning’, ‘ Moment Of Betrayal’, and more. The performing is just as great as the story - massive orchestra under intense riffs define the album sonically. You’ll rejoice at the uplifting sounds of ‘ The Gift Of Music’ and ‘ Our New World’, but tense up at critical parts of the story such as ‘ A Tempting Offer’ and ‘ The Walking Shadow’. Every single song is this album perfectly represents each point of the plot. The album’s opener tracks, ‘ Descent Of The NOMACS’ and ‘ Dystopian Overture’ paint a vivid picture of the setting of the story: dark, oppressive, and moody. It’s everything you’d expect from a musical: operatic (not an opera, since the album contains some spoken word), grand, and invigorating. This album tells the long epic tale of his journey to free the region from oppression.īefore addressing the storyline in detail, the music of the album should be addressed. There exists one man, Gabriel, who has the power to sing and unite the people. All entertainment has been sacrificed, the robotic NOMACS’ electronic noise. The story of the album takes place in 2258, in the northeastern United States, which has become the dystopian territory of the Great Northern Empire Of America, ruled by Emperor Nafaryus, Empress Arabelle, Prince Daryus, and Princess Faythe. Along with an epic storyline that captures its listener, The Astonishing is a musically impressive and diverse album sure to stun any listener. Dream Theater’s thirteenth studio effort, The Astonishing, is a musical told through a two hour-long epic double album. However, in The Astonishing’s case, a novel might be necessary. ![]() The art of storytelling can go beyond just a book.
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