I'd never heard this song before. I came across it on CZcams early last year just after my mum passed away from cancer. Now it's a song with special meaning for me.
This song’s about lucid dreaming, which is supposedly a thing that occurs when, while dreaming, you’re able to realize that you’re dreaming. I’ve never been able to do it, although I have realized that I was dreaming before at least a couple of times. Apparently it’s something that you can train to do. The theory goes that, if you’re able to become aware of the fact that you’re dreaming, you’ll be able to control whatever happens in the dream-you’ll be able to do absolutely anything you want to do in the dream world, create whatever sort of dream world you’d like to live in, etc.
It has happened to me several times. If I find myself waking naturally from a pleasant dream, I will myself back into the dream to continue it. It's awesome!
I only heard this for the first time recently and couldn’t believe that I had never heard this masterpiece, so powerful I wanted to cry. I also have always thought that I was so into music but being an Aussie had never even heard of this band. How did I miss this stunning song for so many years? It is beautiful!!
When I was very young, I had the ability to literally leave my body at night. It was just normal, then one night I was so scared that I wouldn't be able to get back. Thats what I think about now, I've lost so many ppl that sometimes it feels like waking up is the nightmare, so I think it is literally remembering we have that power to dream..
Thanks so much for your honest assesement of this song.... I've been watching a shit-ton of reaction vids about it. I have to say that I love the fact that you were expecting it to be HARD... I'm 58, and when this song was on the radio, and populayr, I LIKED it, but never appreciated it. This is probably on of the best Rock ballads ever written! Great review, and I'm sub'd
The "Empire" album this comes from is amazing. Very mature musically, & some of the most sumptuous production you'll ever hear. I still play it thru occasionally now. I'm auld AF, so bought it in my teens within a year of release before I went to see them at Donington Monsters of Rock '91. Now *that* was a show!! The Black Crowes opening, Queensrÿche, Mötley Crüe, Metallica, & AC/DC headlining.... was well worth the 250mile drive down from Scotland & £22.50 a ticket for a whole day of great music on a (thankfully) glorious sunny August day. :)
Timeless masterpiece. On another note...Operation mindcrime is probably one of the best albums ever recorded, every song is great. Geoff is certainly one of the greatest metal/rock singers ever, ridiculously talented.
I am glad you liked this MUSIC, I am just a Surgical Assistant, and, I listen to music at the Office, loved the perfect blend of music, and, vocal..Doc Mike USN
dude , great reaction . i felt your eureka moment . and please don't apologize . if there weren't easter eggs like this left for people life would not be so intriguing .
i first heard this many years ago through a car stereo my mate was playing and instantly liked it. I bought the cd single off him as it wasn't available at that time as it had been out awhile. Loved the guitar and his voice, love the song. Not heard many songs by them but I do have anther that I do like by them and its called Bridge. Its about a father and sons relationship. Great vocals and tune once again. check it out for sure. good comment and reactions by the way.
If you liked this, you should hear their performance of Take Hold Of The Flame from Japan, 1984. Geoff Tate, the lead singer, really shows off what he can do. I heard you mention Dimash in this video. I don't know who that is, but I've heard Geoff compared to Dimash several times.
This was Queensryche when they finally broke and went commercial, which was weird because this would have been the fourth full studio album. The song was written by lead guitarist Chris De Garmo and the arrangement was conducted by the late Michael Kamen, who had done film scores including Highlander, and X-Men and has also worked with Pink Floyd, Metallica, Aerosmith, and Bryan Adams. Queensryche got its start in Washington in 1980, where they cut their first tracks on an self-titled E.P. Called Queensryche. This was followed by their first studio album The Warning which has fan favorites, NM156 which you would like, as well as Roads to Madness and Take hold of the Flame. As they began to expand their repertoire further they released Rage for Order which had fan favorites, Nue Regal, Walk in the Shadows, Gonna get close to you, and Screaming in digital another tune you may like. They would release what is actually considered the band's masterpiece album; a concept Album called Operation Mindcrime, easily one of the best concept albums of all time. Which initially tanked but received a renaissance and new life after Eyes of a Stranger and I don't Believe in Love was released as both singles and videos on MTV. Then Operation Mindcrime exploded with Queensryche gaining popularity which led them to their most commercially successful album Empire, with hits Empire, Jet City Woman, Best I can, and Silent Lucidity. This was Queensryche at their absolute best and Queensryche at their peak. Although they have released six albums since Empire their popularity has waned with several lineup changes, including the band splitting into two separate entities. Queensryche and Operation Mindcrime.
Queensryche is a multi-platinum band who had their most popularity with this particular song, AND the album it's on, 'Empire.' If you want to get a sense of Geoff Tate's vocal ability, a lot of CZcams vocal coaches react to QR's "Take Hold of the Flame" live in Tokyo. Geoff (at the time....definitely not so much later on) had the ability to sing in 4 octaves. 'Flame' live is a perfect example, and I highly recommend reacting to it. However, if you're ever interested in getting to know the band better in your personal time, you need to listen to 1988's "Operation: Mindcrime." The album is a rock opera - a complete story from beginning to end. Listen to it with lyrics available so you can follow the story. It's the album that changed my life, my view of the world, and made me a QR diehard.
Queensryche's song "Suite Sister Mary" from their concept album Operation:Mindcrime is epic and loaded with transitions, since that's your thing. You should really listen that entire album, though. It's regarded as one of the best concept albums right up there with The Wall. Just ocnsider the it one long song with multiple chapters and transitions. Other good songs from them that you'll probably like - The Lady Wore Black, Roads To Madness, Anybody Listening?, Promised Land, Someone Else . Geoff Tate, the vocalist, has one of the best voices in rock/metal ever. A baritone, classical trained in the belcanto style, with a 4 octave range. Watch Take Hold of the Flame from live in Tokoyo and you'll understand why.
Roads to Madness, I Dream Infrared, ... hell, anything on The Warning, Rage for Order, or Operation Mindcrime are classic Geoff Tate & Queensryche. I Will Remember and Della Brown acoustic on MTV was special as well. Same with Take Hold of the Flame live in Tokyo.
The lyricist is at another level. The voice and musicians are as near perfect as humanly possible. "Open your mind to me and you'll no longer rely on open eyes to see", that's as spiritual as it gets, no? Enjoyed your breakdown of the song.
Check out killing words and I will remember on Mtv unplugged and take hold of the flame live in Tokyo his voice is a masterpiece in my opinion Geoff is the best singer of all time
I’ve since found out that my favourite guitarist of all time, the great Steve Clark from Deff Leppard also loved this band and used to go and see them when they were touring the same towns. He had excellent taste, my Steve!!
Well since you do reactions you have to do queensryche "take hold of the flame" live in Tokyo 1984.. then you will really hear him sing and every reaction artist in the world has done it I think.
Queensryche was a HUGE band in the late 80's, early 90's with Geoff Tate at singer considered one of the greatest of all time. Chris DiGarmo ( guitarist - writer ) was phenomenal as well Check out this song here that shows all his range and their stage presence etc. AMAZING QUEENSRYCHE - Suite Sister Mary. czcams.com/video/8CZGion20E4/video.html
You should do Lynryd Skynryd "free bird " 4 minute guitar solos at the ends live version 1977. Also, Queen "Bohemian Rhapsody" & someone to love live version 1985 I think.
Hey Inkface, you MUST check out 'Under The Milky Way' (video) by The Church. It's another one of those incredible songs with soft and louder passages, that was popular in the creative 80's!
6:40 mark Visualize a dream Record it in the present tense Put it into a permanent format If you persist in your efforts You will achieve a dream come true
Dude, this song came out 6 years before Smashing Pumpkin's 1979, so it's not that this song is influenced by Smashing Pumpkins, it's the other way around
You said the lyrics are deep and really painting a picture. 30 seconds later, you said you aren't paying attention to the lyrics and don't know what it's about.🤯🤦♂️
Yeah....Disturbed's cover of sound of silence is nowhere near in the same league as this this song. You may really like Disturbed but bro, it is almost blasphemy for you to bring up that song in a comment about Silent Lucidity
@@dodsub8899 I was on no way comparing these 2 songs. He asked about strong transitions...thought this was obvious. Sorry I didnt explain myself clearly enough for you. But hey, you're the man with all the answers. I can only hope to reach the level of musical criticism that you have achieved. If you dont write for rolling stone magazine I'd be amazed. Blasphemy? Really?
@@mickowen3318 no problem mick it's just the nature of reaction videos u have to pause and have long breaks otherwise they block u from uploading it take care man.
@@mickowen3318 yes some people get away with it some don't it's all down to whoever is pushing the button on CZcams so that why the vast majority are posted similar to mine. It's all in the fair use guidelines if you are intrigued.
I'd never heard this song before. I came across it on CZcams early last year just after my mum passed away from cancer. Now it's a song with special meaning for me.
I went to there concert at Joe Lewis area in the 90ties. One of the best concerts ever.
This song blew me away back in the day...still does.
Queensryche Take Hold of the Flame live in Tokyo is an absolute must!!!
This song will blow anyone’s mind . One of the greatest voice of the 80,s
Queensryche were huge in the late 80s, early 90s. Geoff Tate has one of the best vocies in metal
A truly beautiful song sung by a master of his craft.
This is the most beautiful song I've ever heard.
Anything from this album is incredible!
This song’s about lucid dreaming, which is supposedly a thing that occurs when, while dreaming, you’re able to realize that you’re dreaming. I’ve never been able to do it, although I have realized that I was dreaming before at least a couple of times. Apparently it’s something that you can train to do.
The theory goes that, if you’re able to become aware of the fact that you’re dreaming, you’ll be able to control whatever happens in the dream-you’ll be able to do absolutely anything you want to do in the dream world, create whatever sort of dream world you’d like to live in, etc.
I lucid dream all the time. You can actually learn how to do it. It's so awesome to realize you are dreaming and be able to control the dream.
It has happened to me several times. If I find myself waking naturally from a pleasant dream, I will myself back into the dream to continue it. It's awesome!
Absolutely true. But he is also trying to instill the idea into children not to fear the dreams
Jeff tate has an awesome voice
I didn't realize it was such a rare thing. I thought everyone could do it. It happens to me all the time.
These guys are known as one of the top 3 progressive metal bands of the time.
Eyes of a stranger by queensryche is an amazing song also.
I only heard this for the first time recently and couldn’t believe that I had never heard this masterpiece, so powerful I wanted to cry. I also have always thought that I was so into music but being an Aussie had never even heard of this band. How did I miss this stunning song for so many years? It is beautiful!!
Truly amazing song, the fact it’s 30 years old makes me feel ancient!
I saw them perform operation mindcrime back when it released. Listen to the album, in full. That's a masterpiece.
Huge here in the states years ago. They still are very popular. He was classicly trained. His aunt being an opera singer. Cheers.
When I was very young, I had the ability to literally leave my body at night. It was just normal, then one night I was so scared that I wouldn't be able to get back. Thats what I think about now, I've lost so many ppl that sometimes it feels like waking up is the nightmare, so I think it is literally remembering we have that power to dream..
When I first heard this when it came out in 1990, I thought it was a new Pink Floyd single. Amazing song, always gives me the chills!
Thanks so much for your honest assesement of this song.... I've been watching a shit-ton of reaction vids about it. I have to say that I love the fact that you were expecting it to be HARD... I'm 58, and when this song was on the radio, and populayr, I LIKED it, but never appreciated it. This is probably on of the best Rock ballads ever written! Great review, and I'm sub'd
The "Empire" album this comes from is amazing. Very mature musically, & some of the most sumptuous production you'll ever hear. I still play it thru occasionally now. I'm auld AF, so bought it in my teens within a year of release before I went to see them at Donington Monsters of Rock '91. Now *that* was a show!! The Black Crowes opening, Queensrÿche, Mötley Crüe, Metallica, & AC/DC headlining.... was well worth the 250mile drive down from Scotland & £22.50 a ticket for a whole day of great music on a (thankfully) glorious sunny August day. :)
Ive seen these guys live SO many times... check out ...Jet City Woman if you are so inclined :-)
The greatest band from Seattle. Greatest singer and musicians from the 80's,90's. Please do take Hold of the flame live in Tokyo
Timeless masterpiece.
On another note...Operation mindcrime is probably one of the best albums ever recorded, every song is great. Geoff is certainly one of the greatest metal/rock singers ever, ridiculously talented.
I am glad you liked this MUSIC, I am just a Surgical Assistant, and, I listen to music at the Office, loved the perfect blend of music, and, vocal..Doc Mike USN
dude , great reaction . i felt your eureka moment . and please don't apologize . if there weren't easter eggs like this left for people life would not be so intriguing .
i first heard this many years ago through a car stereo my mate was playing and instantly liked it. I bought the cd single off him as it wasn't available at that time as it had been out awhile. Loved the guitar and his voice, love the song. Not heard many songs by them but I do have anther that I do like by them and its called Bridge. Its about a father and sons relationship. Great vocals and tune once again. check it out for sure. good comment and reactions by the way.
This song is about lucid dreaming. There's a description of how to achieve it. Its a great experience.
If you liked this, you should hear their performance of Take Hold Of The Flame from Japan, 1984. Geoff Tate, the lead singer, really shows off what he can do. I heard you mention Dimash in this video. I don't know who that is, but I've heard Geoff compared to Dimash several times.
I remember when my total metal head friend first played this to me in 90, head blown there and then !
Brillante queensryche
This was Queensryche when they finally broke and went commercial, which was weird because this would have been the fourth full studio album. The song was written by lead guitarist Chris De Garmo and the arrangement was conducted by the late Michael Kamen, who had done film scores including Highlander, and X-Men and has also worked with Pink Floyd, Metallica, Aerosmith, and Bryan Adams. Queensryche got its start in Washington in 1980, where they cut their first tracks on an self-titled E.P. Called Queensryche. This was followed by their first studio album The Warning which has fan favorites, NM156 which you would like, as well as Roads to Madness and Take hold of the Flame. As they began to expand their repertoire further they released Rage for Order which had fan favorites, Nue Regal, Walk in the Shadows, Gonna get close to you, and Screaming in digital another tune you may like. They would release what is actually considered the band's masterpiece album; a concept Album called Operation Mindcrime, easily one of the best concept albums of all time. Which initially tanked but received a renaissance and new life after Eyes of a Stranger and I don't Believe in Love was released as both singles and videos on MTV. Then Operation Mindcrime exploded with Queensryche gaining popularity which led them to their most commercially successful album Empire, with hits Empire, Jet City Woman, Best I can, and Silent Lucidity. This was Queensryche at their absolute best and Queensryche at their peak. Although they have released six albums since Empire their popularity has waned with several lineup changes, including the band splitting into two separate entities. Queensryche and Operation Mindcrime.
Queensryche is a multi-platinum band who had their most popularity with this particular song, AND the album it's on, 'Empire.' If you want to get a sense of Geoff Tate's vocal ability, a lot of CZcams vocal coaches react to QR's "Take Hold of the Flame" live in Tokyo. Geoff (at the time....definitely not so much later on) had the ability to sing in 4 octaves. 'Flame' live is a perfect example, and I highly recommend reacting to it.
However, if you're ever interested in getting to know the band better in your personal time, you need to listen to 1988's "Operation: Mindcrime." The album is a rock opera - a complete story from beginning to end. Listen to it with lyrics available so you can follow the story. It's the album that changed my life, my view of the world, and made me a QR diehard.
Queensryche's song "Suite Sister Mary" from their concept album Operation:Mindcrime is epic and loaded with transitions, since that's your thing. You should really listen that entire album, though. It's regarded as one of the best concept albums right up there with The Wall. Just ocnsider the it one long song with multiple chapters and transitions. Other good songs from them that you'll probably like - The Lady Wore Black, Roads To Madness, Anybody Listening?, Promised Land, Someone Else . Geoff Tate, the vocalist, has one of the best voices in rock/metal ever. A baritone, classical trained in the belcanto style, with a 4 octave range. Watch Take Hold of the Flame from live in Tokoyo and you'll understand why.
Operation Mindcrime is such an underrated brilliant album!!
Check out
When the children cry
By white lion. 1989. Beautiful and a message ahead of its time.
This song always reminded of a pink Floyd type sound.
the song is about lucid dreaming and some fears and fake reality people try to get you to believe.
Roads to Madness, I Dream Infrared, ... hell, anything on The Warning, Rage for Order, or Operation Mindcrime are classic Geoff Tate & Queensryche. I Will Remember and Della Brown acoustic on MTV was special as well. Same with Take Hold of the Flame live in Tokyo.
The lyricist is at another level. The voice and musicians are as near perfect as humanly possible. "Open your mind to me and you'll no longer rely on open eyes to see", that's as spiritual as it gets, no? Enjoyed your breakdown of the song.
Check out killing words and I will remember on Mtv unplugged and take hold of the flame live in Tokyo his voice is a masterpiece in my opinion Geoff is the best singer of all time
I’ve since found out that my favourite guitarist of all time, the great Steve Clark from Deff Leppard also loved this band and used to go and see them when they were touring the same towns. He had excellent taste, my Steve!!
Queensryche _ Jet City Woman is good too
Checkout Walk In The Shadows Queensryche. 🔥 Favorite of mine 😊
Well since you do reactions you have to do queensryche "take hold of the flame" live in Tokyo 1984.. then you will really hear him sing and every reaction artist in the world has done it I think.
Queensryche was a HUGE band in the late 80's, early 90's with Geoff Tate at singer considered one of the greatest of all time. Chris DiGarmo ( guitarist - writer ) was phenomenal as well
Check out this song here that shows all his range and their stage presence etc. AMAZING
QUEENSRYCHE - Suite Sister Mary.
czcams.com/video/8CZGion20E4/video.html
Came for the reaction to an amazing song, stayed for the Fallout bobblehead.
That entire album Empire was massive in early 92 I think?
I love how upset you are you hadn't heard this some before 😁 good stuff.
You should do Lynryd Skynryd "free bird " 4 minute guitar solos at the ends live version 1977.
Also, Queen "Bohemian Rhapsody" & someone to love live version 1985 I think.
They were the best for about a 5 year run.
Hey Inkface, you MUST check out 'Under The Milky Way' (video) by The Church. It's another one of those incredible songs with soft and louder passages, that was popular in the creative 80's!
InkFace you should do a reaction of the same band Queensryche - Take Hold Of The Flame Live
6:40 mark
Visualize a dream
Record it in the present tense
Put it into a permanent format
If you persist in your efforts
You will achieve a dream come true
The first and last lines of this spoken part are "Visualize your dream (...) you can achieve dream control", I believe.
Just found your channel! Instant sub. I've got tons of bands for you to hear.
Dude, this song came out 6 years before Smashing Pumpkin's 1979, so it's not that this song is influenced by Smashing Pumpkins, it's the other way around
Pls Take hold of the flame.. Live in Tokyo 84
They are EXTREMELY theatrical... lol.
Great song ...not the first I'd have picked for a new listener.
The Album Operation MindCrime is a must listen
Great song and great reaction. If you like transitions in your music, try Rosanna by TOTO.
Give Iron Maiden a listen to!
They are very good with transitions, in a majority of their songs.
that guitar intro is easy to learn to play.
Empire is a great track.
Love This band, if you like transitions listen to RUSH
So I ask.. After listening to this song at a very loud volume, how relaxed do you feel?
QUEENSRYCHE CAME IN 1991 way ahead of SMASHING PUMPKINS
If you love dynamics in music and stunning melody then you should listen to The Beach Boys Surfs Up. It's amazing. Cheers:)
If you want another song that takes you on a journey, I can’t recommend “Come Crimson Death” by Jess and the Ancient Ones enough.
Autumn, thank you so much for suggesting "Come Crimson Death"...it's just terrific!
If you like transitions, you must love Meat Loaf.
Sir if liked this you should try Jinjer they have great Transitions
You said the lyrics are deep and really painting a picture. 30 seconds later, you said you aren't paying attention to the lyrics and don't know what it's about.🤯🤦♂️
My point was that at first I was following then i got lost in the majesty of the song and stopped paying attention
So he could ask for comments, which feed the algorithm.
Hi, new to this channel. If you like transitions please react to Rush live versions of La villa strangiato, Xanadu, Red Barchetta or Natural science
Have you ever done a reaction to radiohead "creep" live is best.
Two words friend: Operation Mindcrime. You'll thank me and the 300 others who will comment the same. ✌🏽
If you like cellos you should check out Rasputina
Scouse? :)
Bro, I don't want to insult your intelligence in any way but if you haven't heard Disturbed do the cover of sound of silence, do yourself a favor
Yeah....Disturbed's cover of sound of silence is nowhere near in the same league as this this song. You may really like Disturbed but bro, it is almost blasphemy for you to bring up that song in a comment about Silent Lucidity
@@dodsub8899 I was on no way comparing these 2 songs. He asked about strong transitions...thought this was obvious. Sorry I didnt explain myself clearly enough for you. But hey, you're the man with all the answers. I can only hope to reach the level of musical criticism that you have achieved. If you dont write for rolling stone magazine I'd be amazed. Blasphemy? Really?
r we gonna get 2 hear this track STFU u can give us your thoughts later
OK boomer
sorry 4 being so up front / like u i have no idea how this got past me and im 72 ,but its about a girl who had a nightmare u take care now
@@mickowen3318 no problem mick it's just the nature of reaction videos u have to pause and have long breaks otherwise they block u from uploading it take care man.
@@inkface8229 that i didnt know / but did watch some1 play the song though then made her comments but ye ho life goes on take care
@@mickowen3318 yes some people get away with it some don't it's all down to whoever is pushing the button on CZcams so that why the vast majority are posted similar to mine.
It's all in the fair use guidelines if you are intrigued.