Symphony X - The Odyssey Part 1 of 3

[RADIOACTIVEBUNY]

20 people don't like this song.

[lachovsouris]

Am I the only the one to think it can be a cool song for Disneyland Parade ?? :)

[MattMozart]

I was at the House of Blues concert they had a few months back.

Let me tell you.

Best. Night. Of. My. Life

LONG LIVE MICHAEL J ROMEO <3

[DanteCeleris]

I've now heard it live.I can die in peace.

[DanteCeleris]

I've now heard it live.I can die in peace.

[ric112]

after i first heard this song i was in shock. i sat in silence afterwards for at least 5 minutes, sometimes laughing to myself at my fortune to have discovered it. yes music really can be THIS good.

[SadisticMagician54]

Virtual high five indeed to those who enjoyed this in its entirety at House of Blues Hollywood :D

[beansk8rkid]

Saw Symphony X a few weeks ago. They played the ENTIRE song. Jealous much? ha, I bet you are. I guess you want to kill me right? Well guess what? Suck it bitch! VIVA SYMPHONY X!!!

[DamnedTheMan3]

@beansk8rkid I'm not jealous cause I was there! *Virtual high five!* House of Blues Hollywood right?

[beansk8rkid]

@DamnedTheMan3 No man Peabody's Downunder Cleveland, Its better because its smaller

[DamnedTheMan3]

@beansk8rkid Well I don't know, I mean the house of blues in Hollywood was pretty damn small... I was in the far back and I was still only about 20 feet away from them...

[citizen773]

@beansk8rkid i want to kill you!

[NeutralMethod]

Does it bother anyone else that because of youtube this awesome song had to be split into 3 separate videos???

[TheMetalHobbit]

no michael romeo should be writing music for the gods of olympus

[XxboVodxX]

@TheMetalHobbit The gods of olymous should be writing music for Michael Romeo

[TheMetalHobbit]

@XxboVodxX but michael romeo can write better music than the gods of olympus!

[XxboVodxX]

@TheMetalHobbit They can still at least TRY!

[summusicfreak]

this is how i study for the dumb homer poem

[facespaz]

If I was master of the universe I would make Symphony X and Dream Theater tour together and then have a 50 minute encore where one band plays The Odyssey and the other plays A Change in Seasons. Then I'd have a beer.

[metal134]

I just saw them live and this was their encore. Not part of the main set, mind you. Their freaking encore.

[elyk993]

@metal134 Did you see them at Cleveland????

[MeloDeth86]

this song gives me chill everytime i listen to it :D

[25PELONCHAS]

esta pinche cancion esta de bolas y bien larga y dificil !!!!!!!symphony x¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡

[Ashtiluz]

I love This!!!wow!!!

[MrYngwie88]

a fuckin masterpiece by mr romeo and the others in the fuckin symhony

[honestysrevival1]

@huntudown4

I dunno, probably because the curators of Youtube can actually spell the word fascist?

[TIMEwave0able]

the song effectively ends at 6:05

[revchess]

@TIMEwave0able The madness starts at 6:05

[huntudown4]

Why must the faschist youtube laws prevent this musical masterpiece to be enjoyed in one video?

[stiltonchees]

Does it bother anyone else that Symphony X has to use orchestral sounds while lame pop bands can hire real orchestral players? Seems like Michael Romeo should have a Symphony at his disposal.

[ReneIsSoCool101Yes]

@stiltonchees Trust me dude, you're not the only person to believe that, this song, no this MASTERPIECE is SO under-rated, while stupid popstars like Justin Beiber and Lady Gaga get over millions of views and are millionares while Symphony X is so under rated.....I guess only a few people see the same way I do...*sigh*

[XxboVodxX]

@stiltonchees It still sounds insanely awesome. I mean, The Odyssey and Paradise Lost were both fully recorded in the band's recording studio in Romeo's house (the dungeon) and the orchestral parts (and of course the guitar\drums\vox\keys\bass and shit) sound fucking AMAZING.

[toolfan92]

@stiltonchees makes it even more amazing, considering Michael Romeo wrote practically the whole orchestra part by himself. Played it too.

[maidenrules13]

michael romeo should be writing music for movies

[MrYngwie88]

@maidenrules13 think he has done hehe

[TheNathvar]

you can totally hear you messing with your mic in the background at 7:30

[trancerecordlabel]

the audio quality seems like of the 60's

[Punkkal]

Vest song ever... It has everything a song can demand: orchestra, balad, metal... just awesome, there are no words enough to describe this hole album...

[Punkkal]

@Punkkal Best* xDD

[Utubesuxmycock]

shitty ass audio

wtf?

did you record this from your comp speakers? lmao

[TheNathvar]

@Utubesuxmycock he probably did. at least thats what it sounds like

[joseelmejor28]

epic

[EbonfrothCovers]

i have the odyssey (the epic poem) in order to fully comprehend the beauty of progressive metal, experience every bit of life, and i would recommend to go and buy the book

[durendal314]

@EbonfrothCovers Ditto that. I endorse the Fagles translation. The Bryant one is in blank verse, but uses the roman names, and that I will not stand for.

[amymeister05]

Everyone complaining that the audio is bad should support the band and buy the track.

[NightmareGuitarist]

Amazing song writing, musical ability, and performance in this song

its my favorite song by Symphony X

[7metal4life7]

bad audio.

[notfalling334]

i remember when i saw this band they played this song twice. i didnt care it was fucking epic!!!

[BabboGuitarist10]

The singer sounds just like Brandon Boyd O.o

[Skaj666xyz]

beh l'album è stupendo ma la prima parte rompe un po' il cazzo di questa canzone

[jorgaqi]

@Skaj666xyz troppo vero.

[drummaboy2346]

1:00 - 1:21 haha, I always mess up on that part when I drum this song. SO awesome!

[raokin466]

its like a movie but 24 minutes long and only audio

[MrUlv96]

the 3,43 part is so geart!! classic! 

[raokin466]

@MrUlv96 always gives me chills

[aldebaran91330]

The sound is so bad... for such a cool music, that's a pity!!

[raokin466]

@aldebaran91330 your speakers are bad, 'cause for me its perfect

[aldebaran91330]

@raokin466 : Hum I don't think so, I have a Logitech Z5500 ... anyway, I'm now listening again with my Koss Porta Pro headphones, and the result is the same : Sound is crappy... there's a low frequency noise (like an old cassette) and the music seems to be played quite far ( + the sound level is not really at it's maximum, comparing to other normal youtube music videoclips)...

[raokin466]

@aldebaran91330 I don't care if you have a Logitech Z5500, here, the sound is perfect and even at school the sound is good, so you should change the cable from your Logitech to your computer, if your Logitech Z5500 is that good

[RideTheRainbowTV]

what do "1000 riches" and "1000 nightmares" mean in the lyrics???

[Guardians3000]

If my books were ever made into a movie, I want this band to write the music score!!

[patyoyo]

terrible audio quality

[Zauten]

this makes history class be worth it

[nukanukanuka]

@Zauten dont you mean english class

[Zauten]

@nukanukanuka no, i mean history class

[nukanukanuka]

@Zauten this isnt history. its mythology. mythology is taught in english, not history. smart ass

[Zauten]

@nukanukanuka didnt say they taught me mythology in history, it just makes me more interested in ancient history that is all

[nukanukanuka]

@Zauten i understand. forgive me for being so blunt.

[itsvoogle]

Gahhh i Love you SX,,you make this world a better place to live...c:

[Raed103]

Love this song! I don't know why it reminds me by the film "Pirates of the Caribbean" :)

[TheCrazyBishop]

@Raed103 Cause it's EPIC ! :D

[mchitti]

Why the hell would you record this again? Are you that stupid?

[MoribundFantasy]

FUCKING AWESOME

[badluck1986]

now I feel like going on my own odyssey!

[ChaosDrumming]

who the fuck could thumb down this FUCKING NOOOOOOBS

[badluck1986]

@ChaosDrumming Probably too high and missed the thumbs up button ;)

[mrozzdude]

@ChaosDrumming people who realise he stuck a mic next to some speakers?

[Talvegue]

shitty quality

[harryhengel]

Kippenvel, elke keer weer...

[Sektor99]

@harryhengel

en hij word elke keer nog wat beter!

[blavaburnulots]

So, I figure fans are the best people to ask: I recently got into these guys and bought Paradise Lost and this album kinda impulsively. In any case, they're really good so who here has anything else to suggest to me?

[onett128]

@blavaburnulots most definately the divine wings of tragedy. That album also features an epic over the 20 minute mark.

[blavaburnulots]

@onett128 Thanks. I'll look into that album The fans are definitley the best people to ask about a band.

[512Airsoft]

@blavaburnulots Dream theater is basically the most well known prog metal band so you probably already know them. But if you dont, LOOK THEM UP.

[blavaburnulots]

@512Airsoft Dream Theater is one of my favorite bands. I saw them live earlier this summer. So yeah I know of 'em. I actually got into Symphony X indirectly through DT.

[LauenPower]

I swear to God, this is better than Bohemian Rhapsody!

[iVanHalen666]

@LauenPower Wow... big bet mate =)).... I agree.

[Ninjahata11]

@LauenPower you don't have to swear to god, he knows.

[CHRIS1974100]

great epic music

[GGTopGuitarist]

this is one of my favourite songs of all time ever!!! but i always skip the first section

[AlexDelPieroAleAle]

@GGTopGuitarist LOL. The first part is my favourite one!! Anyway, like latin said: de gustibus...

[caddycien]

the intro reminds me so much of the overture section of six degrees

[Raed103]

I swear this is one of the best songs I ever heard on my life !!

[PrimalLight2323]

lmao this quality is so awful...

[guitarfreak90210]

Mind. Blown.

[cobman93]

i hav the hole song on my phone

[bokajon]

pure gold

[hofmannsapprentice]

the intro's a fair bit cheezy but its a classic none the less.

[bibaploula78]

MASTERPIECE

[PinkFloydAreGods]

Absolutely mind blowing. Such an underrated band...

[Eddefa2]

That depends, actually there are 2 versions, the first one is 24:14 long, the second version lasts for 29:37 minutes!

[metalicdemon]

@Eddefa2, where can i find the 29 minute version???

[leedevine666]

@metalicdemon, you can download the whole album if you type in "symphony x the odyssey megaupload" into google :P

[metalicdemon]

@leedevine666 ive got the cd, but its only the 24 minute version, is the 29 minute version only on the special edition or something??

[leedevine666]

@metalicdemon ahhh i see. i dont think iv ever heard of that version. what album was it released on?

[metalicdemon]

@leedevine666 ive got the limited edition version of "Odyssey" that has the bonustrack masquerade on it, but the odyssey is only 24 minutes long. does the normal version of the cd have the odyssey at 29 minutes??

[leedevine666]

@metalicdemon im not completely sure. iv got the special addition aswell with the masquerade track :P

[thesilentkiller555]

the song is 29 minutes long not 24

[navyseal1331]

the odyssey is one of my favorite movies

[enimuetheanimator]

parts of it almost remind me of some final fantasy music..... but better

[EbonfrothCovers]

@enimuetheanimator i am a huge fan of FF so if Symphony x played for FF, ill die the happiest man alive

[huntudown4]

@enimuetheanimator Lol! So I! But beter, be more specific. Wich FF?

[Faardrill]

Or "sounds like".

[Faardrill]

It really looks like J. Williams' music.

[Cheesecakemilitia2]

Looks like? dumbass

[KentKent45]

English is not my native language, so, please, don't blame me. You understood what I wanted to say.

[EpiPeavey]

@Cheesecakemilitia2 You must have an extremely small penis.

[qnzchoe]

they are so FUCKEN RAW

[DivinityOfDoom]

It's almost like a movie, this song is great!

[AwsomeKwatchy]

I love this song!!!!!

[NVLUTZ007]

I'm so happy you posted this, this is a masterpiece in modern music.

[19Labrie63]

aahhh...reminds me of Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence's overture:)

[xCitizenErasedxMusex]

i find it a bit better, the song itself

[SystematicChaos08]

@xCitizenErasedxMusex both are awesome but i prefer SDOIT

[crnaguja08]

4:35

beautiful :)

[sickVoDKa]

Best progressive metal song.

[xCitizenErasedxMusex]

this song should be in a cd sold with The Odyssey book, should be in The Odyssey film, should be teached in school ...this kicks Omero's ass :D

[RawfellCopta]

Omero is an anagram for Romeo! AAAH

[livefreeanddonttread]

I wish this song was 3 hours longer.

[ianpatrickbuss]

@livefreeanddonttread that would be sooo crazy

[101enerG]

@livefreeanddonttread hehehe agreeeee:)

[shartdartfart]

@livefreeanddonttread that would suck ass if it was 3 hours

[grit93]

this is my favorite song right now it just doesnt get old

[Subzro777]

Home, I'm Dreaming of Home!!! :D

[l2yanthegreat]

this entire song is enthralling

[DarkBlackDiamond]

Stupenda canzone! Fantastic!

[dmh091]

3:46: Home baked cookies are ready? Makes me think of that kind of scene.

I wonder how many thumbs down I'll get for this... sorry in advance!

[MrSUiTeDAcEs]

@dmh091 u got one from me champ

[dmh091]

@MrSUiTeDAcEs

lol, I came back to this page thanks to you to find my comment is a "Highest Rated Comment."  That was unexpected, lol...

[MrSUiTeDAcEs]

@dmh091 im glad you found your calling in life Youtube should make you an admin

[dmh091]

@MrSUiTeDAcEs

Heh, I actually have a much more interesting calling in life ;). Take care!

[DaveMustaineOwns]

@dmh091 lmfao, i immediately turned it to 3:46 and died laughing hahahahha

[Alx38000]

WoW

[BlitzHavenDirEnGrey6]

This song is so Epic, that the song had to be 24 minutes long.

[RIP302]

tell your friend to fuck off

[misanthrope903]

this is beautiful.

[amyguyt]

i think its classic to find a way that is less lame

[Lhurgoyf8]

Hey Sound, it's one thing to say you like a band, it's another shitty thing entirely to make fun of another band. Especially when they are two different genres completely. Have some respect, I'd like to see you compose a 24 minute metal masterpiece.

[TheSound0fTruth26]

People continue to respond to me. Get a fucking life for god's sake. Oh and fuck Kurt Cobain. Megadeth blows this shit out of the water. And they dont even have to make their songs 20 fucking minutes long to do it either.

[paul105424]

this proves that what other people say is true.because u cant compare MD with SX .They are totally differnet.

[TheSound0fTruth26]

Yeah but i just prefer megadeth. And obviously people these days cant take it when someone has an opinion. Its too much for them to handle it in a mature way

[metalpsips]

your words are very mature.but the comparison is still stupid

[tonyli3s]

is it just me or does the sound quality really suck?

[HeartOfMetalx11]

Wtf a cover....this isnt a cover are people crackheads...Dream theater doesnt even play this song im pretty sure

[lolpickmelol]

lol yeah its a symphony x song all the way

[Fluffypopcicle]

much better than dream theaters cover. this one seems much more like an adventure than DT'S.

[flish3]

haha the beginning reminds of like super smash bros and legend of zelda sort of haha

[BasseTheBass]

Don't touch your mic while ripping the song plz :D

[downfallsociety]

dam!!!! one long ass song and awesome.....but how do they remember all the riffs to it and lyrics conscidering it got 2 more parts to it

[milou80]

I saw them play it live with dream theater in Paris, they closed the oppening with Odyssey ,I know the song by heart and I was kinda like " man, how Da fuck do they remenber all these little tricky rythmic things and all the parts without even lookin' at each other or anything ? '-_- whoooohooo ! lol

[downfallsociety]

wow thats lucky...u got inspired betcha......how paris

[SethMorne]

They also played it when I saw them in San Francisco a few years back as an encore. Was awesome.

[PowerSlaveAlfons]

Lyrics aren't that hard to remember..

[Metallicastillrules]

the actually story was pretty damn good...and the song just makes it even more awesome...and EPIC!!!

[sylleryum]

michael romeo is fucking gud

[bushydog]

this is a great song about Homers Odyssey.

[Schu0420]

Why cant anyone see that this is musical geniues its mellow, metal and unique

[Akoustikus]

what should the lyrics say? lol