While most songs last only a few minutes, in 2002, progressive metal band Dream Theater unveiled an epic track that would have a run time of almost 45 minutes long.
The '80s rockers released "Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence" on Jan. 29, 2002 as part of the album of the same name. The track makes up the entirety of the record's second disc and, although it is split up into eight parts of easy listening, is considered by the band as one singular song.
"Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence" explores the psychological struggles of the human mind. The opener, "Overture," is a power introduction setting up the six themes. "About to Crash" focuses on bipolar disorder, while "War Inside My Head" explores post-traumatic stress disorder. "The Test That Stumped Them All" is an exploration of schizophrenia. "Goodnight Kiss" takes a look at postpartum depression, while "Solitary Shell" places focus on autism, and "About to Crash (Reprise)" returns to the perspective of the bipolar disorder part. To close out the 42-minute track, "Losing Time / Grand Finale" is an exploration of dissociative identity disorder.
The concept anthem became a staple among fans, gaining recognition for its heavy themes and unique structure.
In 2010, Berklee College of Music student Eren Basbug went viral after he created his own orchestra to perform the 42-minute opus. "I was trying to pay tribute to music that I love, but hoping, in some way, it might get the band's attention," Basbug explained at the time.
And it did: in 2011, Dream Theater keyboardist Jordan Rudess saw the videos and invited then-22-year-old Basbug to work with him on his solo project, which in turn led to the young musician writing and recording arrangements alongside the band for its 2013 self-titled studio album.
A year after the album's release, the band — which was formed by guitarist John Petrucci, bassist John Myung and drummerMike Portnoy while they were studying at Berklee in the '90s — invited Basbug, along with the Berklee World Strings and Berklee Concert Choir on stage for the second half of its concert at the Boston Opera House.
"I seriously believe last night was my most inspiring in 16 years of managing the band," Dream Theater's manager, Frank Solomon, said. "Those [students] were so happy and played so well. I had tears in my eyes."
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