Symphony X - The Odyssey

After hearing through Dream Theater and Symphony X's discographies thoroughly i concluded that all a man needs to live is food, water, shelter, and these 2 bands.

It tears me up inside knowing that I can't listen to this song more than twice in one hour.

While Symphony X and Michael Romeo continues to produce high quality art, for me, this was the perfect balance of epic prog, symphonic and metal influences and concept album/music. To me, this represents the very best they've ever produced. Nothing but the highest praise for this album and song!

One of the greatest songs ever written in any genre. Incredible musicianship.

Bet your all jealous of me, I'm listening to Symphony X for the first time.

When teaching my child about what posibilities musicianship can hold, I played her this song as the leading example.

TRIIIIIUUUUMPHANT CHAMPION OF IIITHACAAAAAAA!!! man that sounds awesome !!!

Beautiful. I've had the pleasure of seeing Symphony X play this song live. What an experience!

Russell's voice is amazing as usual.

20:18 the melody and the galloping riff are epic and chill-inducing, then they add a guitar harmony and a chorus to top it all off at 20:32, simply sublime

even after years of hearing it this is still the most incredible song I've ever heard. It just doesn't get boring even after 600 listens.

This must be one of the most beautiful musical compositions of all times. Any age, any genre.

Honestly , this song and this band is nothing but a fucking masterpiece. One of the best symphonic metal bands I've ever heard before, this is just beautiful and such an epic song.

Have you ever noticed how the part from 16:43 to 20:07 tells an actual story about the fight against Scylla? At 16:59, for example, it shoots out of the water – then a fanfare – and dives down again at 17:06. Same fanfare again, now under water. The battle ensues, and from 17:30 to 17:41, its heads attack in an unpredictable fashion. It disappears, the men look around; they only see small waves dancing around (18:09), until the shadow reappears (18:15); it shoots out of the water again (18:34) and pulls many men down into the sea (18:45). The survivor(s) look around skeptically (19:00), but can't find it. The dead are mourned (19:08), but at 19:38 it seems certain that Scylla won't come back – the sea gate to Ithaca is passed.

This song gives me chills every time I listen to it. Truly a timeless classic.

I remember freshman year, my teacher played this song when we were learning about the Odyssey. Never had I thought I'd EVER listen to prog. in school. That day was kickass! Now I love Symphony X and this song!

3:40 is just SO good. It touches me everytime. There hasn't been a time, not even once, in which im not almost brought down to tears from the beaty and peace I get from listening to this segment. Every time man... every time. This is literally one of the best songs I have ever heard in my whole life. As a drummer, as a producer, as an engineer and as a fanatic/enthusiast.

The whole song is epic but the last part from 19:50 till the end is the most heart touching... Love it...

10 years after... still feels like yesterday. Amazing song!

"Triumphant Champion of Ithaca I will right all the wrongs Let the Gods sing my song Triumphant Champion of Ithaca Let a new life begin This is the end of my Odyssey" "This is the end of my Odyssey"...This part make me cry...Remind me of my youth in the 90's and early 2000's, my discs of Rock, Heavy Metal... Today, at my 40, I realize that is "the end of my Odyssey"...The Odyssey of a fantastic and dreamer youth! But will live forever in my memories, in my heart... :)