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The Dreamer's Paradox

by JT Bruce

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11 tracks

74:21

1	The Dreamer's Overture	4:57
2	Ordinary World	5:47
3	Plunge Into Hyperreality	4:51
4	False Awakening	5:52
5	The Verge of Illusory Twilight	8:47
6	Life By Proxy	6:04
7	Parasomnia	6:07
8	The Mind Split Asunder	7:45
9	A Skeptic's Hypothesis	7:17
10	Elucidation	6:40
11	Hypnic Jerk	10:14

Album description

The Dreamer's Paradox is the second album by JT Bruce. It shows a strong maturation and development of the style and tone achieved by Anomalous Material, resulting in increased production quality, compositional strength, and diversity. Fans of Anomalous Material will undoubtedly enjoy this release, but the album's depth and scope will also appeal to a much wider audience of varying musical tastes. Backing vocals are featured in one track and spoken words in another.

Being a concept album, the Dreamer's Paradox prominently features recurring musical themes, acting as characters in a musical drama. The evolving and subtle themes interact with one another and are revisited throughout the album's length, creating the progress and mood akin to the telling of a story.

The albums total running time is 74 minutes 22 seconds.

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goldenratiophi

Superb!

13/11/06

I started using jamendo today, somewhat skeptical that people making free music as a hobby could make anything worthwhile.

Nevertheless, I headed straight for the progressive and metal sections and found your album. I downloaded it, expecting an "ok" album with basement production, but I was blown away! You sound like what would happen if Liquid Tension Experiment had continued and evolved. This album totally gave me hope for free, independent artists and music. Keep up the great work!

Jon_Tickle

Stunning!

07/12/06

The first album I downloaded when I came to this site was Anomalous Materials, JT Bruce's first offering and suffice to say I was blown away!

But I couldn't have imagined the quality and musicianship present on the second album! Stunning sound engineering, virtuoso playing and a perfect example of how progressive rock can be complex bus also listenable. To me it sounds most like Dream Theater and the Liquid Tension Experiment with undertones of Yes.

Good Job!

shadzofsilver

AWESOME

11/10/07

This is the first time I've been to this site. Naturally, I went to the rock section first. On a hunch I downloaded this... and was fricken blown away!!!! These guys really have talent, and the music itself is skilfully written.

This type of music is really hard to come by now. It's kinda like Kansas with some Yes mixed in. If I had to describe it in a few words, I would say: modern orchestral rock.

I am now a firm believer in independent music. Thank you for an excellent album, and keep up the good work. Seriously... wow...

jdlech

Good Album to have

05/07/09

For an amateur progressive rock musician, he's good. There's some abruptness to the changups that can be disconcerting at times. But his use of dynamic range is excellent.
Sometimes his music has a definite direction and then the melody goes nowhere. If he kept up his major themes a bit longer, he would be awsome.

It's all still a bit experimental, but quite good for a second album. Pink Floyd took a half dozen albums before settling down; so I'll not be holding that against him.
I can't wait to hear his third album. It will probably be an 8 or better.
Some of his stuff just begs for lyrics.

sofiesmagick

I'm in love

09/06/09

Several weeks back I downloaded the newest album of one of my favorite bands. I was quite disappointed: the sound was so commercialized, nothing like their earlier works. Hardly worthy of the tag metal, listening to this new album made me doubt the creative future of the genre. But then...I stumbled upon this The Dreamer's Paradox...and I've listen to nothing else but it. I'm in love with metal again! The creativity of this artist is staggering. Thank you for this fresh breath of air.

samel_tvom

Progressive metal

18/05/07

It's a nice album! It's much better than the first one. Music like this makes me believe independent music can work.

bobbydazz

Good album

16/10/09

You know, this is pretty clever stuff. Well constructed, clever overlaying of sounds,intricate timing, tight instrumentals etc. Would a change of name be beneficial in this overtly commercial aspired music world? Sometimes a 'name' can catapult a band to fame....'J T Bruce' perhaps is not the name as a vehicle to commercial success, trivial on my part perhaps, but this music deserves widespread airplay...only a thought...also, could be good for movie soundtracks. Then again the artist may be very happy with his lot, and good for them. I enjoy these sounds.

Mr_Goon

Brilliant!

10/10/09

JT Bruce is one of the few artists I've ever seen skillfully blend heavy metal with progressive / psychadelic rock. It's like listening to the minds of Bruce Dickinson and Carl Palmer at the same time.

I fell instantly in love with his sound.

The only criticism I can offer is very minor, which is the main theme gets repeated a tad too frequently, to the point where the songs all start sounding alike. Of course, "The Dreamer's Paradox" is a concept album, and recurring themes are to be expected, it just was a tad to thickly done; a minor complaint to be made on an extrordinary peice.

When I got home yesterday night after taking this album with me on my daily communte, I couldn't wait to download another dose of his music.

It is metal you can have a headtrip to!

thalionsplace

Awesome

05/09/09

I must have looked for days trying to find the progressive sound I was looking for. When I stumbled across JT Bruce, I couldn't stop listening. Completely blown away with the music! Excellent job! Looking forward to more!!

dJay1958

Awesome

06/08/09

Classic rock opera. This is a must have. I thoroughly enjoyed this and will be listening again...and again... and.. well you get the picture. Listen now you won't be disappointed.

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