A Change of Seasons

A Change of Seasons is a 1995 EP by progressive metal band Dream Theater. This is the only EP release by Dream Theater. It comprises the 23-minute title track and a collection of bonus live covers performed at a fan club concert at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club in London, England. The title track includes samples from the film Dead Poets Society. The lyrics are about the death of Mike Portnoy’s mother. Also, this is the first Dream Theater release featuring Derek Sherinian on keyboards.

An edited version of the title track was used in a downhill skiing feature during the 2002 Winter Olympic Games.

Note that this is considered an EP only in name - it is actually over 50 minutes in length, which is much longer than a standard EP, and longer than many LPs as well.

Track listing
# Title Lyrics Music Length
1. “A Change of Seasons”
I. “The Crimson Sunrise”
II. “Innocence”
III. “Carpe Diem”
IV. “The Darkest of Winters”
V. “Another World”
VI. “The Inevitable Summer”
VII. “The Crimson Sunset”
23:06
2. “Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding” (Elton John cover) Bernie Taupin Elton John 10:49
3. “Perfect Strangers” (Deep Purple cover) Ian Gillan Ritchie Blackmore, Roger Glover, Jon Lord, Ian Paice 5:33
4. “The Rover”/”Achilles Last Stand”/”The Song Remains the Same” (Led Zeppelin cover) Robert Plant Jimmy Page 7:28
5. “The Big Medley”
“In the Flesh?” (Pink Floyd cover)
“Carry on Wayward Son” (Kansas cover)
“Bohemian Rhapsody” (Queen cover)
“Lovin’, Touchin’, Squeezin’” (Journey cover)
“Cruise Control” (Dixie Dregs cover)