A Change of Seasons

by Dream Theater

Overview

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

Product Details

Release Date:	09/19/1995
Label:	Eastwest / Elektra
UPC:	0075596184229
Rank:	42756

Tracks

1. A Change of Seasons
2. Medley
3. Perfect Strangers
4. Medley
5. The Big Medley

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Dream Theater   Primary Artist
Derek Sherinian   Keyboards
John Myung   Bass
John Petrucci   Guitar
James LaBrie   Vocals
Mike Portnoy   Percussion,Drums

Technical Credits

Andrew Scarth   Engineer
Dream Theater   Producer,Composer
David Prater   Producer,Mixing
Doug Oberkircher   Engineer,Mixing
Roger Glover   Composer
David Rosenthal   Keyboard Programming
Freddie Mercury   Composer
Jimmy Page   Composer
Ian Gillan   Composer
Kerry Livgren   Composer
Vinnie Kowalski   Engineer
Jake Wyman   Photography
Larry Freemantle   Art Direction
Arthur Cohen   Photography
Joseph Cultice   Photography
Robert Plant   Composer
Ritchie Blackmore   Composer
Elton John   Composer
Steve Perry   Composer
Tony Banks   Composer
Mike Rutherford   Composer
Phil Collins   Composer
Roger Waters   Composer
Mike Portnoy   Composer,Cover Design
Steve Morse   Composer
Ted Jensen   Mastering