Dream Theater - The Best of Times - Guitar Solo
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This is me, performing DT's The Best of Times (from the album Black Clouds and Silver Linings).
The guitar I'm playing in this video is my GNG Dr.V 7 custom, handmade in Italy by Liuteria GNG.
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2024 and still one of the best guitar solos
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Right on brother!
I agree with you sir
No lies
Absolute truth.
2022 and still the best one on CZcams 💯
the best
so damn true! the best cover of the world
Incredible... most like rhe same petrucci
it has been 10 years and this is still amazing
@@Puchuturro Actually, I think that this version... is even better
1:12 has gotta be one of the most magical and beautiful sounding moments in musical history
yess!! it makes me imagine a man stumbling to get back on foot while fighting all obstacles in his life.
my favorite solo ever!! 🤘
JP really brought it in honor of Howard Portnoy. Besides being Mike's dad, he also gave Dream Theater their name. I can't think of a better tribute.
That hidden smile at 0:57 was the best feeling a guitarist felt 😁
He nailed that pinch harmonic hard af though
when you gave that pinch your all and still topped your expectations, I agree, that was flawless
Dude... I just... I have no words. Win tears of joy.
ITS YOU!
Exactly
Master! So good to see you here.
what about tina s?
Chris Zoupa, best of times solo lesson pls :D
Beautiful but very emotional for me. I had it played at my late son’s funeral 6 years ago. He was a big Dream Theater fan and played drums in his own band. I miss him so badly.
Sorry to hear about your loss. It will get easier.
@@RivieraKid69 You'll learn to carry it....
Oh man I'm so sorry to hear that, almost brought a tear to my eyes. If I may had, Petrucci wrote this music for his dead father, and I find it kind of beautiful you played this at your son's funeral.
@@necrom4454 MP wrote this song about his late father, not JP.
Thats why the band never played this song live, too much emotional for MP.
@Elodie: im sorry to hear that, RIP
@@H982FKL-TG Yes I know that, thx for the info tho
The little lick at 2:47 to about 2:53 is the best part of the solo for me. It feels like you finally cross over that horizon and you realize there is a new chapter in life filled with hope and healing. So simple and perfectly timed.
Modal Mixture might interest you, it's a part of the chord progression anyway but the notes in this bit really highlight the flavors of the changing chords....aka perfect writing/soloing
Yeah, bro!
I feel the same!
Concordo plenamente.
Same here, although the trilling earlier is undeniably great.
I had to check if that was the part that most impressed me and yep, it was.
For me the genius of that part is the surprise, the dribble; it starts by following the melody, then suddenly become ssomething else. It's like an trained animal that seems certain to attack its target, but when he realizes that the leash is not on his neck anymore, he finally choose his own direction and run freely, jubilous for his so long wanted freedom.
I remember my mom telling me about this song a long time ago.. My older brother, who's the reason for my interest in metal and songwriting, used to sit in his room, trying to learn this solo. This was years before I picked up the guitar which I did when I was 10yo (21yo now). My mom used to stand behind the door and just listen, and she would actually cry.
I love the energy, the sound, the emotions in metal, (and rock ofc). I love genres like bluegrass, edm, punk, jazz, classical, hip-hop, funk, folk, blues, (irrelevant, sry haha) etc. but no matter how much I enjoy certain genres and their unique ways of expressing emotions and beautiful sounds, be it the entire sound image of a song or just the phrasing of a rythm guitar, nothing beats the intensity of a beautiful melody. Dream Theater has certainly been a huge inspiriation in my life. I'm planning on releasing songs, but I just love listening to my own stuff haha. It's music for the music.
ну и к чему эти понты писать на английском?Согласование времен-хреновое,третье предложение-вообще "кол" за написание от начала и до конца-4 ошибки! Но,видно,усвоил (и гордишься этим) конструкцию used to...Брат -то ладно,может и часто соляк гонял,но вот мама что-то частенько плакала у тебя,не берегли вы ее (это я к тому,что used to выражают действия,часто происходившие и повторяющиеся в прошлом)...Коряво получились твои мысли на английском,пиши по-русски и постигай синтаксис английского языка
I'm still listening in 2020.
I'm still listening this everyday
Mee too
\m/
Give me five, bro 🤘
so do i
HOLY Hell man........This is the Greatest GUitar SOLO i have Ever Heard on Planet EARTH.......Thanks to Dream Theater and this GUY who made justice to this piece...
I have been listenin to this version on loop mode since 3 hours :)
I couldn't agree more!
Gaurav Harchwani i've been listening this song 10 times per day scince a month ago...addicted to it
haha noti Techo its mind blowing.That pinch Harmonic Squeal gives me goosebumps.
check out bucket head if you like this. still technical but creative. if you listened to this you might have listened to him. if not check it out
Gaurav Harchwani u
This solo is very shreddy but still there’s so much feel in it, it’s incredible. Definitely one of John’s best work
2024 still no one beats
Agreed
Tina S
Not even Petrucci
This one and abim finger from asia is my fav cover
My friend can beat him. Soon i upload the video
2:26 He was like :" yeah, of course, why not ?"
HAHAHAHA nice obs.
Jajajajajajaj i cracked up so hard that was exactly my thought on that
pense lo mismo jajajajja
best comment man
🤣
hearing this solo helps me remember the best of times
Imagine how much more experience he has after 10 years knowing that he played like that 10 years ago. WHAT A BEAAAAST
For 10 years I keep returning to this solo, this magnificent performance. Gods, this is truly next level. 11/10.
Don't waste your time watching other covers. This is the real thing!
Giancarlo Spata just go to the abim fingers cover for this, he is a 10 year old btw, indonesian prodigy..
@@Wpxtmvpsxm yes ,, i totally agree with you dude
Kachunk91 listen to the Martin Ronning cover, it’s pretty good too 👍🏼
especially tina s'
Vissy version is better than original JP solo.. Watch from 1:12...
This is one of my favorite solos and I get teary eyed anytime I hear it. I really need to sit down and learn this.
Petrucci makes you cry. Think about this.
Dawid Łyszczarz the song is kind of one of those relatable songs.
This cover from Viossy makes it even better
It is one of my favorite solos aswell. I learned the first part of the solo and then I gave up quite some time ago. This solo is insanely hard to play cleanly. If you want to play it as good as the guy in the video, and if you're somewhat decent at playing guitar (being able to play simple/intermediate solos and a little sweep picking), you have to practice for atleast half a year, atleast 1-2 hours every day. And that is of course if you're familiar with sweep picking. If not, add another 6 months because this song is full of those sections.. Which is the main part why it's so hard to play it clean. But with enough effort put into it I'm sure you will be able to play this one day! And so will I, hopefully :)
@Sinaí Ramírez It's already in the video title "The Best of Times" ;v
It’s 2023 and it’s still the best cover of the solo of all time
I think abim the best this song cover,but dr.viossi its good too
Not only in 2023, forever the best. 😀😀😀😀😀
@@widiesatriani6835i also thought so if you mean abim’s recent cover. But after watching this again i disagree. 12 year old abim’s cover is no match
1:36 still gets goosebumbs on this part
That part makes my life 20% better
Those sweeps are so clean...so beautiful to watch
this is the most awesome solo ever written
Pepe Vargas my first is breaking all illusions solo
@Pepe Vargas - totally agree
Beyond the realms of death
2:25 Amazing relaxing when bending those tones. You are the man. Makes it look like a walk in the park, but, we know, the hours, the hours practicing. Thumbs up.
I am a huge fan of classical music and really feel that it is under appreciated in our modern society. I am also a huge fan of heavy metal, so to me this is a gift from heaven!
I love it!!!
0:39 a "simple" harmonic that I have no words to describe it.
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A double bended pinch harmonic.. executed
Very tastefully🤟
tutorial how do not play the guitar: czcams.com/video/vo-dRXclC50/video.html really bad playing... almost every note hurts my ears... you can't be a good guitarist without good musical hearing....
Indonesia hadir
He made it cry
Dr Virtuosy !
October 2020. Who's still listening? One of the best covers ever, and far and away the best copy of "The Best of Times" period. Perfect.
Its November 2020 baby... and still amazing. I'm speechless.
It hits different now
The best solo ever written.
this guy played this solo with his emotions, i can see that
I think he played it with accurate movements of his hands.
The solo itself could be it’s own song.
True better than Jp original solo..
@@elmeroejonius7041 nah it;s not. If u liste carefully again and again, JP version has more melodic and staccato and the legato are perfect on time.
JP should play like viossy version... 😎
That's damn true. I have those feeling.
That's actually what I thought...
2023 and still no one could play it better than you 💯
I first heard this in 2015 or 2016, and it's currently 2022 and I still come back to it.
And some people say Petrucci is all speed and no feel... Hahahaha
If you like cheese
Big boys not supposed to cry. Here I am sitting listening to the most melodic and amazing guitar solo ever and ------crying.
Takes all the stress off my shoulders. Thank you Sooooo much. I love it
That's how a real man reacts. Tears show strength with heart.
Oh gosh. I cry like a baby every single time a listen to this solo 😏
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Amazing ❤️ best cover ever
no, for me this is the best.
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Viossy cover version is the best & better than the original JP solo..
2024 still whatching this video
I can't even finish this video, because every time I watch it I repeat it from the beginning because I forget how great it is. A never ending loop
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I simply can not believe that there are over 200 dislikes to this amazing performance. WTF were they thinking?
hahahaha
+Erdogan Altuglu jealous people ? x')
+Erdogan Altuglu Some pathetic people are very jealous
+Erdogan Altuglu While the solo is good and this version of it is amazing, the actual song itself it boring and lame. Maybe people gave it a thumbs down for that reason without even listening to the performance. Dream theater seem to have a talent for making each new album suck even more than the last, maybe people are just giving anything based on new dream theater a thumbs down now....
We are on the same page friend. I agree with every word.
I hear the sound coming from my computer and the uncontrollable sobbing wont stop. This solo left a cosmic mark on my soul. My life flashed before my eyes as I saw the faces of all the people Im grateful for in my life. What a wild trip this video was
Given the story behind the song, just so fitting that JP produced his greatest solo for his eternal brother MP.
THIS IS ELECTRIC GUITAR ORGASM :P
yes it is
9 years later. still the best cover!!!
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I’m a drummer but I think the most beatiful and harmonic guitar solo is this music. It’s so strong and deeper at the same time… congrats! You’ve nailed it!
9 years later, still the best on CZcams. I'd love to see JP's reaction to this (and Portnoy's too given the song), it's got so much emotion, shows off how beautiful metal can be and really gives the viewer an idea of the virtuosity needed to perform this at this level. 10/10 will watch again, and again
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Mantaaaaappppp sekali....👍👍👍👍
and I am still here!
This solo, for me, is on the top 3 Petrucci's solos! Anyone else agrees?
For me,the best of ever.
Yea, it is my fav of his...has every element, feel, execution, and technical as fuck.
yes, add in the solo on hollow years live in budokan
@@joletpaulodelacruz1146 yes sir and in the 3rd section of ACOS... Lol and Trial of Tears solo... And.... 😊
Agreed, so much feeling in this one. And this cover is just unbelievable. That said, Bombay Vindaloo (Live at the Marquee version) holds a very special place in my heart.
Possibly the finest demonstration of guitar playing I’ve ever heard. Brilliant.
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John Petrucci is my favoutite guitarist. There are a few differences between the original version and Viossy's one, but I'd never thought that someone can play a Petrucci-solo in some parts better than Petrucci. Dr. Viossy can! Awesome ideas, and fantastic performance!
The most genius solo in the world 🔥
This guy! his playing makes me feel euphoric! wish I could meet him ;p
ApocZak come in Italy and you will have the chance to meet him ^^
but it's already engaged(sad xD)
Alessandro Timpone I figured as much ;p
Ahahahah :)
+Suiçmez Marley kkkk lol had comment f had blassa yasta7i9 ta2ammol !
Dr Viossy = Ear Surgeon
is this is a doctor for real?
nope @@devinxO43
I still come back to this video every now and then. Amazing. Among the top DT solos
I have listened to this so many times, and every time it makes me smile. One of the very best covers of any song on CZcams.
Must have watched this 100 times....never tire of it.
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Oh my god wow! I've been listening to this two times now and it feels like all my senses is tickling..well more than just a goosebump
This is the best solo I've ever heard in my life. I bet John Petrucci would love this.
Majestic Dr. Viossy
I've been watching and listening to this video for the last decade +. Amazing, amazing work by Dr. V.
One of my favourite pieces of music on CZcams. Also one of the best pieces of music that I have ever heard (so far)👍
Philistine that I am; only heard the song this beautiful sound is based on for the first time the other day - the message of the lyrics really shine through on Dr Viossy's guitar. Couldn't believe how well the message is communicated through what is magnificently played here👍
Dr. is “The Guitar Machine!” 3:03 - 3:10 is proof!
Beautiful execution... not just shredding but chillingly emotional.
Listening to this reminds me of my friend who has died, in the past we often listened together.. I hope you rest in peace
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Thank you for blessing us with your amazing talent!!!
After so many years I still come back to this and I can't imagine how to play even 10 seconds of this solo ! Amazing
The feels.... This really takes me back to the portnoy days
feel free to stay there
Those were the best of times
Spot on
Portnoy not played the guitar solo. Wtf.
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I hate it when people say he is talented ... this great playing didn't come easily ; there's no such thing called "TALENT" there's only HARD WORK ;)
Great cover btw :)
That's a thing that is always forgotten: "talent" is a quality of few, "hard work" is the key to become exceptional as Dr Viossy is :)
HAFSAOUI Billel, I disagree completely. "Talent" is as real as hard work. Saying there is no such thing as talent is blaming the many millions of people who daily toil at their craft, never to reach great heights. There is immense variation in individual humans ability to accomplish a variety of skills and that plays a huge role in their capability when coupled with practice. Practice does not make perfect, perfect practice plus talent makes perfect.
@@DanielVerberne Well said.
I can hear the love, joy and happiness and at the same time, I could hear the cry and feel the pain of someone's heart.
All these emotions together in one piece. Man, what a solo!
The best ever...
Undoubtedly the best cover ever. We don't have any live from DT but we have this one. He didn't miss a single note. Great!!
id sell my soul to be this good.
No need. Just practice a lot and be determined and disciplined. This guy sacrificed nights out in the pub on the weekends in order to be this good for many, many years. Guys like this typically will put guitar above all other social events or personal lives. That's why geniuses like Beethoven died alone. Music is the only thing they did.
Mourning Pyre
And still, guitar players by thousand did the same sacrifice and aren't this good.
nicklevy I hear what you're saying, but I again will say simply that if a person wants it, they'll achieve it. Regardless. Often it is the case of a person not born with the given skill who overcomes the one born with the skill, simply because they work harder and want it more.
damn. amazing
Yare yare daze
The 1st time i watched this video was about 10 years ago. Today i watched it again and the music still fresh and lovely. Great job Dr. Viossy!
Wow absolutely phenomenal. Sends chills up and down my spine. 🤘
TEACH ME MASTER !!!!!!!
Do you know how many million times i have seen this video.
You are just amazing and i cannot get board of watching you playing.
GOD bless
2022 and still the best one on CZcams
AWESOME !! It wipes me from my chair ! Absolutely BRILLIANT !!!
7 year's after you posted this , still no one on utube even comes close /m\...
zildjianZcustom 14 year old girl Tina S from France comes close. Her version is killer too.
Didn't even realized it was 8 years old.... great solo
@@dohoeijmans2432 Es delicioso :)
@@dohoeijmans2432 no
This guy beats it actually. His is more accurate to the original solo
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Both are phenominal players though!
I randomly typed in "dream theater guitar" cause I've never really heard their music and I've been wanting to learn guitar. I effing feel inspired now!
Rene Prado Hell yeah man. guitar is great. but dont expect to play dream theater any time soon lol
I been playing for 27 years and I am no where close to that perfection.
AMAZING WORK!!! I HAVE WATCHED THIS VIDEO SEVERAL TIMES. ONE WORD FLAWLESS!!!!!
Absolutely beautiful!! My ears have never been so blessed!!
This solo make heart bleeding... tears raining... beatiful and never get boring to hear... awesome!!!
The best solo ever!!! I'm just in love with this song!!!
2024 and this is the absolutely best cover ever of this song. No doubt
CZcams algorithms sent me this video. I was speechless! It has lots of energy and the sound sounds so pure and beautiful!!!
Posiblemente uno de los mejores solos de la historia. Muy bien interpretado, amigo ! El sweep picking es brutal !!!
I like how you playing this piece. One of the most heartwarming solo ever.
Numero Uno indiscusso...non smetterei mai di ascoltarti Maestro!
Seguo questa meravigliosa esibizione da anni, da quando aveva qualche "milioncino" di visualizzazioni. Siamo arrivati ad oltre 10 m i l i o n i.
Non esiste cover migliore.
Grande!
L'emozione che metti in ogni nota è la qualità che ti contraddistingue nel panorama dei virtuosi. Complimenti!
+Andrea Noce Grazie :)
I can't stop watching this over the years! Thanks to you Viossy!!!!!
That was as clean and crisp as it could possibly be, keep up the good work. Please post more.
So in love with the sound of this guitar 🎸
These beautiful tunes makes me cry every time. 😭And I just can't stop listening to it ❤️
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So juicy.The guitar cries out with such amazing overtones,harmonics which captivates and is so ear tickling that I must listen again and again.
Gus is so amazing as well,flawless with the arpeggio sweeps and amazing vibrato.
Just incredible!!!
Always come back to this video, what a cover, amazing player
Wow what a master performance! Absolutely flawless technique.
O solo mais perfeito que eu já houvi, parabéns.
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JP should be smiling after hearing this rendition. Thanks for bringing it.
Ascoltavo questo pezzo da ragazzino appena cominciato a suonare la chitarra. Ora 10 anni dopo sono cresciuto e ho smesso di suonare ma non riesco a smettere di ascoltare questa magnifica interpretazione. Sono commosso.
Maravillosa interpretación. Sensibilidad extraordinaria. Músico increíble. Gracias por tocar así para personas que no podemos hacerlo
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This is the most outstanding version of all! Wachting it for years now. And one day I´ll let my Axe cry like the Doc :)
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Just stumbled on this after watching the original - 10 years later I hope your talent got you somewhere! Fabulous!
Um dos melhores solos de todos os tempos....hugs from Brazil...🤘🎸