Dream Theater - Lost Not Forgotten Archives: Awake Demos (1994) (Special Edition Digipak) - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Dream Theater's brand new self-titled opus is a masterpiece of ambition, adventure and redefined purpose. Dream Theater heralds an exceptionally energized and profoundly dynamic emergent chapter for the melodic, progressive and consistently heavy masters of hard rock invention. Dream Theater serves as both entry-point for curious newcomers and shining beacon to longtime devotees. It is a landmark statement befitting of not only the band's multiple milestones, but of their increasing prowess, perseverance and overall fulfillment from creating diverse, nuanced and atmospheric compositions.

Tune playing on handbells has been practiced in England for many hundreds of years, originally on small sets of about twelve bells intended primarily for change ringing. Later, much larger sets of at least five octaves were used to thrill Victorian audiences with selections from operetta, oratorio and the popular music of the day. The art of playing music on large sets of bells I snow little known although, in it's heyday, handbell ringing was as popular as brass band playing and in some parts of the North of England almost every village could boast a team. The works on this were compiled from three previous Saydisc albums 'Ringing Clear- the Art of Handbell Ringing, Church Bells of England,' and 'Church Bells of Britain.' The pieces include Inchoff the tableInch style works, Inchfour in handInch style works, Inchchange ringing,Inch and Inchcarillons.Inch

Progressive rock masters Dream Theater return in full force with their ninth studio album, SYSTEMATIC CHAOS. Rooted in the virtuosic sounds the band is known for, this album features heavy riffs reminiscent of Metallica's earlier years, soaring melodies and intricate arrangements. With SYSTEMATIC CHAOS, Dream Theater have sought to not only appease their ever loyal fans with their remarkable musicality, but also reach out to all rock fans with hook-laden rockers like InchConstant MotionInch, InchForsakenInch and InchThe Dark Eternal NightInch.