Dream Theater - Dream Theater -2013- -flac 24-96- Updated -

- A song characterized by its complex time signatures and polyrhythms, featuring a guest appearance by Jordan Rudess's friend and fellow pianist, Francesco Filidei.

: Use this track to test the speed and articulation of your audio gear. The rapid-fire guitar riffing and intricate drum fills should sound distinct, not muddy. Dream Theater - Dream Theater -2013- -FLAC 24-96-

: A common criticism of this album is the "plastic" or "gated" sound of Mike Mangini’s snare drum. While the high-res FLAC doesn't change the fundamental production, it makes the snare sound slightly less flat and more natural. - A song characterized by its complex time

An instrumental masterpiece that thrives on intricate interplay. FLAC 24-96 makes it easier to separate the instruments and appreciate the complex, interlocking parts played by Petrucci, Rudess, and bassist John Myung. : A common criticism of this album is

Jordan Rudess’s synthesizer leads, acoustic piano patches, and the shimmering overhead cymbals of Mike Mangini’s massive drum kit are rendered with crisp, airy precision. The harshness often introduced by digital compression in high frequencies is entirely absent. Track-by-Track High-Resolution Sonic Analysis 1. False Awakening Suite

The album's core instrumental allows the band to flex their technical muscles. For audiophiles, this track is a playground. Mike Mangini’s drum kit sounds incredibly lifelike; the high-res audio preserves the distinct tonal differences between his array of rack toms and the sharp, cutting snap of his snare drum. 5. The Bigger Picture & 6. Behind the Veil

," which features some of the record's most intricate polyrhythms and time changes. A Grand Finale : The 22-minute epic " Illumination Theory