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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
"Only in Dreams" is one of the most universally | "Only in Dreams" is one of the most universally loved Weezer songs amongst the die hard fans, and many consider it to be [[Rivers Cuomo]]'s masterpiece. At nearly eight minutes, it is currently the longest song by Weezer. It is most noteworthy for its three minute long crescendo of the two guitars, bass, and drums, in which the dynamics gradually increase and the timbre builds up layers until the climaxing guitar solo at the end. | ||
The song has a prominent bass line played by Matt Sharp (although written by Cuomo) which refuses to resolve to the tonic of the key until the final note of the entire track. | The song has a prominent bass line played by [[Matt Sharp]] (although written by Cuomo) which refuses to resolve to the tonic of the key until the final note of the entire track. | ||
Its solo and build-up are regarded as some of Cuomo's best work, and the bassline is arguably the most famous bassline in the entire Weezer discography. | Its solo and build-up are regarded as some of Cuomo's best work, and the bassline is arguably the most famous bassline in the entire Weezer discography. | ||
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The song was rated #8 in Q Magazine's "20 Greatest Guitar Tracks" in September 2007. | The song was rated #8 in Q Magazine's "20 Greatest Guitar Tracks" in September 2007. | ||
In 2002, [[Cuomo]] infamously stated on the [[Rivers Correspondence Board]] that "Only In Dreams" was "GAY GAY GAY DISNEY GAY!!!" He also remarked how his brother, [[Leaves]], was embarrassed by the song. Cuomo also claimed that he stole the bassline from another song and that he only put it on the album because he needed another song ( | In 2002, [[Cuomo]] infamously stated on the [[Rivers Correspondence Board]] that "Only In Dreams" was "GAY GAY GAY DISNEY GAY!!!" He also remarked how his brother, [[Leaves]], was embarrassed by the song. Cuomo also claimed that he stole the bassline from another song and that he only put it on the album because he needed another song ("Only in Dreams" supposedly being the only song left). This has become controversial for many die-hard fans of Weezer because Rivers has stated that he had over one hundred songs before the making of ''[[The Blue Album]]''. It is, however, still considered by many fans as one of the band's best songs, and by some, Cuomo's magnum opus. | ||
When asked in 2006 which Weezer guitar solo he is the most proud of/likes the most, | When asked in 2006 which Weezer guitar solo he is the most proud of/likes the most, Cuomo answered, "I'd have to go with 'Only in Dreams' and [''[[Make Believe]]'' track] '[[Haunt You Every Day]]' for sheer length. Epic, epic, epic. So few people play these kinds of solos anymore." | ||
Cuomo's current opinion of the song is unknown, but has possibly changed considering his use of ''[[Pinkerton]]'' songs in previous Weezer concerts, despite his previously stated shame for ''Pinkerton'' during its initial run in 1996. | |||
== Live performances == | ==Live performances== | ||
"Only In Dreams", in early years, was typically been played at the end of a regular set (before the encore). Although, this wasn't true for the [[Enlightenment Tour]] in the summer of 2002, when the set lists were determined by the roll of a 20-sided die. | |||
Often, when the song was played live at indoor arenas, a dove, made of light, was flown above the floor audience. Also, confetti marked with [[The Flying =W=]] was dropped all over the audience during this song, giving the illusion of multi-colored rain falling on the crowd during the final guitar solo. | |||
===Cover versions=== | |||
===Cover | |||
Irish power poppers and Weezer fans [[Ash]] covered the song during a [[2001]] BBC session, and released that version on their "Burn Baby Burn" single that year. They performed the song almost nightly during their 2001-2002 ''Free All Angels'' tour. A [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlYPM6ttQOI live version] was released on the 2001 DVD ''Tokyo Blitz''. | Irish power poppers and Weezer fans [[Ash]] covered the song during a [[2001]] BBC session, and released that version on their "Burn Baby Burn" single that year. They performed the song almost nightly during their 2001-2002 ''Free All Angels'' tour. A [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlYPM6ttQOI live version] was released on the 2001 DVD ''Tokyo Blitz''. | ||