I only listen to songs in English. Lyrics matter a lot to me and I can't appreciate good lyrics if I don't understand the language. I almost exclusively listen to various types of metal. I can't say I have much interest in music written in other languages, because, as I said, I'm a lyrics guy.

My first DT song was Octavarium, which blew me away. I listened to The Count of Tuscany next and from there, my love for Dream Theater was solidified. I love their epics most, I think, but songs like Pull Me Under, A Rite Of Passage, and As I Am really hit the spot for me as well. I love Petrucci's guitar work and just a few months ago, I started playing guitar because of him.