Metropolis—Part I: The Miracle and the Sleeper

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Metropolis—Part I: The Miracle and the Sleeper is a highly acclaimed progressive metal epic by Dream Theater, noted for its complex musicianship, intricate structure, and central role in the band’s conceptual storytelling.

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instanceOf Dream Theater song
progressive metal song
song
album Images and Words NERFINISHED
appearsOn multiple Dream Theater live albums
artist Dream Theater NERFINISHED
associatedWith concept of The Miracle
concept of The Sleeper
bassist John Myung NERFINISHED
centralTo Dream Theater conceptual storytelling
composer Dream Theater NERFINISHED
countryOfOrigin United States of America
surface form: United States
criticalReception highly acclaimed by progressive metal fans
drummer Mike Portnoy NERFINISHED
genre progressive metal
progressive rock
guitarist John Petrucci NERFINISHED
hasInfluenceOn progressive metal genre
hasLiveStapleStatusIn Dream Theater concerts
hasSection bass and drum solo passages
instrumental middle section
polyrhythmic ensemble parts
hasSequel Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory NERFINISHED
influenced Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory NERFINISHED
keyboardist Kevin Moore NERFINISHED
label Atco Records NERFINISHED
language English
leadVocalist James LaBrie NERFINISHED
length approximately 9 minutes 32 seconds
lyricist John Petrucci NERFINISHED
notableFor complex drum patterns
complex musicianship
extended instrumental sections
frequent time signature changes
intricate structure
prominent keyboard work
technical bass lines
virtuosic guitar solos
partOf Images and Words NERFINISHED
performer Dream Theater NERFINISHED
producer David Prater NERFINISHED
recordedFor Images and Words NERFINISHED
releasedOn July 7, 1992
releaseYear 1992
trackNumber 5

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Dream Theater famousSong Metropolis—Part I: The Miracle and the Sleeper