On the Backs of Angels
"On the Backs of Angels" | ||||
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Single by Dream Theater | ||||
from the album A Dramatic Turn of Events | ||||
Released | June 29, 2011 | |||
Recorded | 2011 | |||
Genre | Progressive metal[1] | |||
Length | 8:43 | |||
Label | Roadrunner | |||
Songwriter(s) | ||||
Producer(s) | John Petrucci | |||
Dream Theater singles chronology | ||||
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"On the Backs of Angels" is a song by American
"On the Backs of Angels" was released as A Dramatic Turn of Events'
In composing "On the Backs of Angels", on the advice from one of their fans and co-writers, Dream Theater tried to illustrate their signature sound.
Music video
A music video was released for the song. It features shots of the band playing the song live, along with gears turning, the White House, various American cities, temples, and money. The video ends with the sun rising.
Rock Band 3
It was made available to download on November 29, 2011, for play in Rock Band 3 'Basic' and 'Pro' mode which utilizes real guitar/bass guitar, and MIDI-compatible electronic drum kits/keyboards in addition to vocals. It is one of the few songs available through the main store that is rated 'Impossible' (the highest difficulty) on 8 out of 10 instruments, and is the hardest song available for Keys and Pro Keys.
References
- ^ "Dream Theater - Making of Scenes from a Memory". YouTube.
- ^ YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oasnbzEMV08&ob=av3e. Published 06/28/11. Retrieved 07/29/11.
- ^ Warner, Brett. Watch This: “On The Backs Of Angels” By Dream Theater. Oology. [1]. Published & Retrieved 09/14/11.
- ^ "DREAM THEATER, MEGADETH, MASTODON Among GRAMMY AWARDS Nominees". Blabbermouth.net. November 30, 2011. Archived from the original on December 3, 2011. Retrieved December 1, 2011.
- ^ "54th Grammy Awards Winners". indiatoday.in. February 13, 2012. Retrieved March 3, 2012.
- ^ DREAM THEATER - A Dramatic Turn Of Events Track by Track Interview. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tuw-25y6GC4. Published 08/16/11. Retrieved 10/19/11.
- ^ Bosso, Joe. Dream Theater's A Dramatic Turn Of Events: full album preview. Music Radar. http://www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/dream-theaters-a-dramatic-turn-of-events-full-album-preview-488940/2. Published 08/17/11. Retrieved 10/19/11.