“The Astonishing” is the thirteenth studio album by Dream Theater, released in 2016. This album is a double concept album, featuring a dystopian science fiction story set in a future where music is outlawed.
Below is the tracklist for this ambitious album:
| Disc |
Track No. |
Title |
Length |
| 1 |
1 |
Descent of the NOMACS |
1:10 |
| 1 |
2 |
Dystopian Overture |
4:50 |
| 1 |
3 |
The Gift of Music |
4:00 |
| 1 |
4 |
The Answer |
1:52 |
| 1 |
5 |
A Better Life |
4:39 |
| 1 |
6 |
Lord Nafaryus) |
3:28 |
| 1 |
7 |
A Savior in the Square |
4:13 |
| 1 |
8 |
When Your Time Has Come |
4:19 |
| 1 |
9 |
Act of Faythe |
5:01 |
| 1 |
10 |
Three Days |
3:44 |
| … |
… |
… |
… |
| 2 |
1 |
2285 Entr’acte) |
2:20 |
| 2 |
2 |
Moment of Betrayal |
6:11 |
| 2 |
3 |
Heaven’s Cove |
4:20 |
| 2 |
4 |
Begin Again |
3:54 |
| 2 |
5 |
The Path That Divides) |
5:10 |
| … |
… |
… |
… |
| 2 |
23 |
Our New World |
4:12 |
| 2 |
24 |
Power Down |
1:25 |
| 2 |
25 |
Astonishing |
5:51 |
“The Astonishing” is a monumental work that showcases Dream Theater’s creativity and musical virtuosity. With its intricate storytelling and epic compositions, this album transports listeners to a vividly imagined world, making it a standout in the band’s discography.
Interactive Bass Tab Guide
Interactive bass tabs provide a better experience than ASCII tabs. With playback, loop, print features and a responsive display that follows the screen of your device.
Use these buttons to control the digital tab player.
| Symbol | Function |
|---|
| Move cursor to the first bar |
| Play interactive tabs |
| Pause playback |
| Loop |
| Print the tab |
| Zoom |
| Page | Switch between page and horizontal view mode |
How to Read Bass Tab: A Beginner's Guide
1. Understanding the Basics
a. Strings:
Bass tab consists of horizontal lines representing the strings of the bass guitar.
The lowest-pitched string (usually the E string) is at the bottom, and the highest-pitched string
(usually the G string) is at the top.
b. Numbers:
Numbers on the lines indicate which fret to play on a specific string.
For example, if you see "3" on the E string, it means you should press down the third fret on the lowest string.
2. Reading Bass Tab Example
In this tab:
- Play the note on the 1st fret of the E string.
- Play the open E string.
- Play the 3rd fret on the A string.
- Play the 1st fret on the A string.
G|-----------------|
D|-----------------|
A|---------3-------|
E|---1-1---1---3---|
3. Playing Techniques
a. Hammer-ons and Pull-offs:
Hammer-ons are represented by an "h" (e.g., 5h7 means play the 5th fret and hammer onto the 7th fret).
Pull-offs are represented by a "p" (e.g., 7p5 means play the 7th fret and pull off to the 5th fret).
b. Slides:
Slides are often indicated by an "/" or "\\" between two numbers (e.g., 5/7 means slide from the 5th fret to the 7th fret).
