A Change of Seasons
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A Change of Seasons
- Artist: Dream Theater
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- Release Date: 1995
- Total Time: 57:30
- Type: Extended Play (EP), Lyrics are included with the album
- Genre: Rock
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A Change of Seasons is a strange disc. There are only five tracks but with a total time that approaches an hour anyway. The first track, the 23-minute, seven-part epic "A Change of Seasons," is one of the most impressive pieces of music ever written in the progressive metal vein. With the same heavy sound that marked Awake, but with many other styles mixed in, the track features incredible playing, dramatic, complex instrumental arrangements, and soaring vocals. New keyboardist Derek Sherinian (formerly of Kiss and Alice Cooper) adds his own stamp to the Dream Theater sound as if he'd always been with them. The remainder of the tracks are live cover tunes, recorded from the band's "Uncovered" gig at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club; the material varies widely and includes Elton John's "Love Lies Bleeding" and Deep Purple's "Perfect Strangers." The final track, "The Big Medley," has to be heard to be believed; Dream Theater shift musical styles on a dime to cover Pink Floyd, Kansas, Queen, Journey, the Dixie Dregs, and Genesis all in ten minutes. ~ Phil Carter, Rovi| A Change of Heart (2008 Album by Barry Eaton) | |
| A Changed Heart (Album by David Haas) |
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- For the 1980 film of the same name, see A Change of Seasons (film).
- For the Hall & Oates album, see Change of Season.
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| EP by Dream Theater | ||||
| Released | September 19, 1995 | |||
| Recorded | May 1995 – BearTracks Studios (studio track) January 31, 1995 – Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, London, England (live tracks) |
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| Genre | Progressive metal | |||
| Length | 57:31 | |||
| Label | EastWest | |||
| Producer | David Prater and Dream Theater | |||
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A Change of Seasons is an EP by progressive metal band Dream Theater, released in 1995. It comprises the 23-minute title track and a collection of bonus live covers performed at a fan club concert at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club in London, England.
The title track, which was recorded at BearTracks Studios in New York, includes samples from the film Dead Poets Society. The lyrics were written by Mike Portnoy, about the death of his mother. A Change of Seasons was also the first Dream Theater release featuring Derek Sherinian on keyboards.
An edited version of the title track was used in a downhill skiing feature during the 2002 Winter Olympic Games.[2]
Note that this is considered an EP only in name—at 57:31, it is much longer than a standard EP, or, indeed, many LPs. In fact, it is longer than Dream Theater's first two albums. Mike Portnoy has said "It was important for us and the label for it not to be perceived as the latest studio record. That's why we tagged it an EP."[3]
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Track listing
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length | |
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| 1. | "A Change of Seasons"
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Portnoy | Dream Theater | 23:06
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| 2. | "Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding" (Elton John cover) | Bernie Taupin | Elton John | 10:49 | |
| 3. | "Perfect Strangers" (Deep Purple cover) | Ian Gillan | Ritchie Blackmore, Roger Glover | 5:33 | |
| 4. | "The Rover/Achilles Last Stand/The Song Remains the Same"
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Robert Plant | Jimmy Page | 7:28 | |
| 5. | "The Big Medley"
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10:34
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Credits
- James LaBrie – Vocals
- John Myung – Bass guitar
- John Petrucci – Guitars
- Mike Portnoy – Drums
- Derek Sherinian – Keyboards
Chart performance
- A Change of Seasons – #58
- A Change of Seasons – #88
References
- ^ Allmusic review
- ^ YouTube.com
- ^ "Mike Portnoy.com The Official Website". Mikeportnoy.com. http://www.mikeportnoy.com/aboutmike/faq/answers/30.aspx. Retrieved 2012-02-09.
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