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> Hi , I wanted to comment on a recent discussion I had with a friend
>of mine. While bringing the topic of DT with him , he said to me that he
>didn't like DT that much because they weren't original in the music they
>made. While mentioning that bands like Rush , Yes , Journey , Kansas , ELP
>among others were their main influences he said to me that there was one
>band which is where DT supposedly derived all their musical ideas. He told
>me abouth this 70's Italian band called "Il Baleto di Bronzo" which in his
>words practically invented progressive rock music. Later he played me their
>really unique and out of print CD and it was an amazing show of musicianship
>and virtuosity for the time of the release (1972-73). Anyways I just want to
>know if anybody knows about this band and if it is an influence of DT
>because my friend says that DT probably won't openly say that "Il Baleto di
>Bronzo" is their main influence because it would be like revealing their
>secret band from where they get their ideas. I just want to know what the
>Ytsejam thinks of this discussion.
>
Il Balletto di Bronzo does have a great progressive rock album
called "Ys". But, in my opinion, it bears little resemblance to Dream
Theater. For the time, it has a heavy sound and is full of fast-paced,
complex arrangements, but that's where the resemblance ends. Il Baletto
di Bronzo uses less melodic arrangements and a very different vocal style.
I'd say that Dream Theater was influenced far more by the likes of Yes
and Rush (who also had fast-paced, complex arrangements).
Also, I seriously doubt that any of the Dream Theater band members
have heard of Il Balletto di Bronzo. So, in that sense they couldn't
have been influenced by them. Il Balletto di Bronzo is an *extremely*
obscure band (at least in the United States) compared to bands like Rush
and Yes and it's unlikely that the DT members have heard them. Maybe
someone will ask them at a concert sometime. :-)
I don't know how many DT fans would like Il Balletto di Bronzo's
"Ys", but I love it, so I would recommend it if you're willing to experiment.
I just don't think it was an influence on DT.
Steve
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