Classical Composer Reacts to DREAM THEATER: In the Presence of Enemies (Parts 1 & II) | Episode 659

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In this edition of #thedailydoug, I'm returning to Dream Theater to hear and review what I think is the last remaining epic from this band that I haven't yet featured on the channel. In the Presence of Enemies is split into two parts, starting and concluding Systematic Chaos, their ninth album from 2007. I found this 25 minute epic to be coherant, compositionally solid, beautiful, and tragic...full of great riffs, progressions, and playing. It's already one of my faves from this band!

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