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swaps
07-08-2006, 07:12 PM
SETLIST --

Stinkfist
The Pot
Forty Six & 2
Jambi
Schism
Lost Keys
Rosetta Stoned
Wings For Marie
10,000 Days
Lateralus
Vicarious
Ænema

*DO NOT POST IF YOU WERE NOT AT THE SHOW!

tomisatool
09-22-2006, 07:51 PM
Fucking YES!

Setlist:
Stinkfist
The Pot
46 & 2
Jambi
Schism
Lost Keys/Rosetta Stoned
Wings/10K Days
Lateralus
Vicarious
Aenima

I'm really impressed at this one. The band was sharper and better than they were on the warm up and I got really into the dancing and singing along. Definitly a great concert. Hopefully I'll get to see them a third time.

Maynardisms:
"Well, we're in Mich-again..."
"Ohio was louder...so was Kansas."
"We really need to wrap this up, I have some internet porn waiting for me."


ISIS sucks btw. All their shit sounds the exact same.

Maranello550
09-22-2006, 07:56 PM
Pretty good. it took me a while to get used to the acoustics at first, the lyrics were innitially a blur. I was dead center on the lower level and the laser show was great. Little dissapointed in the lack of maynardisms i guess, halfway through the show and all he said was the michigan thing.

although they nailed wings and 10ks perfectly, i would have to say lateralus was the highlight for me (probably more pesronal than anything though)

probably better visuals than the fox theater show, but i would put the fox show on top of this one for everything else...

oh and isis was awsome. i zoned out to their music cause its difficult not to without lyrics, but it was definitly worth coming early.

dong
09-22-2006, 08:34 PM
Amazing show. I've only seen Tool one other time and that was back when they played Lollapalooza (sp?). They nailed damn near every song they played. Very tight performance. As other posters have stated, Maynard didn't say too much. After the last song he walked off stage making the hand motion as if he was jerking off. Maybe it has somthing to do with the joke he made earlier about getting back to his internet porn once the show was over. I'll never forget this show. The sound and visuals were just perfect.

bootleg
09-22-2006, 08:36 PM
i spent the hour drive home trying to think of words to describe the show, didnt come up with any.

this was my first concert ever, and im not sure it will be possible to top it.

and to the guy that was sitting on the floor seats in front of me and my brother, hope you turned out ok. the paramedics actually came and got him after isis and about 5min before the lights went down for tool. poor guy.

dong
09-22-2006, 08:37 PM
i spent the hour drive home trying to think of words to describe the show, didnt come up with any.

this was my first concert ever, and im not sure it will be possible to top it.

and to the guy that was sitting on the floor seats in front of me and my brother, hope you turned out ok. the paramedics actually came and got him after isis and about 5min before the lights went down for tool. poor guy.

I saw that happen. Any idea what happened to him?

sburhans
09-22-2006, 08:49 PM
Another amazing show, I have now seen both shows here in Detroit and have to say the Fox show was better, more intense. Great set list, the new stuff completely rules (not that all of it doesn't, the new stuff is just fresher for them) The Pot and Lost Keys/Rosetta Stoned were highlights and Wings/10000 Days was incredible, too bad not enough of the crowd got in to it.

I'm not sure if the crowd was too blown away by most of the show to be loud or just lame Tool fans. It was no louder than Roger Waters this past Monday. I would think that this contributed to Maynard being mostly quiet, I'm just happy he felt well enough to play.

at least Danny didn't have a Kobe jersey on. 46&2 was beyond adequate description.

bootleg
09-22-2006, 08:50 PM
I saw that happen. Any idea what happened to him?

his buddy talked to the guy next to me and said he was the one who actually drove them there, so im guessing he probably took somthing during isis.

his face was white as hell and he looked like he was in a coma for a while there, the guy sitting next to me said he thought it looked like some kind of downer. the paramedics carried him off and we never saw him or his buddy again.

sburhans
09-22-2006, 08:52 PM
i spent the hour drive home trying to think of words to describe the show, didnt come up with any.

this was my first concert ever, and im not sure it will be possible to top it.

and to the guy that was sitting on the floor seats in front of me and my brother, hope you turned out ok. the paramedics actually came and got him after isis and about 5min before the lights went down for tool. poor guy.

If it was the guy with a mohawk, I seen him at the end of the show, he seemed to survive and see some of the show.

mixgrafix
09-22-2006, 08:59 PM
Number 64 was the best yet..... front row center section B seats seven and eight. Got to enjoy the whole show without some asshole stage diving on my head. My girl is 5'0", and she got to see the whole show unobstructed. Worth the $150.00 per ticket I paid. Thanks ticketmaster auctions.

We missed all of Isis, but Opeth opening for TOOL would be much better. Are you listening for the second half of the tour??????

bootleg
09-22-2006, 09:00 PM
If it was the guy with a mohawk, I seen him at the end of the show, he seemed to survive and see some of the show.

yeah he had a mohawk, good to hear he got to see some of it

Bareni
09-22-2006, 09:21 PM
Well, thanks to the guys sitting in 101 row E for helping me break my Tool Cherry! I have seen over 50 concerts in my life and I am at loss for words. I could die tomorrow and be a happy girl:) Set list didn't vary from what was expected. Even though the whole 10k days album is brillant, the highlight for me was Lateralus. I don't know why..not even fav song..just the way they played that tonite was soooo F'ing intense. I can still feel it. Goosebumps. I thought the crowd was typical Detroit. Never lame. Isis was pretty entertaining ( even if their songs sounded similar). Maynard Shredded it tonite...amazing with how sick he was.

rpringnitz
09-22-2006, 09:22 PM
I had section B row 25 tix and i left the row because fucking the security guards were around thick and i couldn't manage to record the show.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y42/kicker15L7/DSC00706.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y42/kicker15L7/DSC0070787.jpg


dont owrry
i got the entire show
letg me enjoy my night
its a trip

empee
09-22-2006, 09:22 PM
That stage was really, really cool. It was probably even better the higher up you were, that's nice if you have shitty seats. I thought the visuals were as good as they've ever been. When they kicked the lights on the curtain for Lateralus, that was totally badass.

I actually thought that more of the crowd was into Wings/10,000 Days than I had expected to be. I really dig that combo-song, was nice to hear it live.

Sat in 101, row C. Dude next to me was really cool and definitely as big a Tool fan as I am. Some guy in front of us looked to be in bad shape, heard it was his first Tool show, and he was passed out by Forty-Six & two, I think. Hope that guy's okay.

I think it was the first time I've seen Tool when I was totally sober, and I still get chills when I hear different parts of different songs they play.

I'm pretty sure Danny Carey is related to Jesus, Odin and the Flying Spaghetti Monster.

standingabovethecrowd
09-22-2006, 09:41 PM
I believe the Fox was better acoustically speaking, however, this show was very good.
I'll have you know that the mind enhancing/altering substances of choice were a follows...
Mac Dee: The Purps, KZ: straight beer, Charlie: Vikes, and myself...well...let's say it rhymes with brooms.
I know this is against the band's policies, but cmon, Wings on Brooms.
Anyway, I believe this measured up to other shows of this year.
I've seen Coachella and The Fox Theatre Downtown. There's nothing like a small intimate venue. Don't u agree?
The Palace is not quite that, but I was excited none the less.
In fact, Mac Dee and I were giddy as school children walking into the venue.
Don't laugh. We were about to witness Rosetta followed by Wings for God's sake.
Personally I was a tad disappointed that the band preference was, and has been to have seats on the main floor.
There is just something about getting emotionally and physically charged up with adrenaline, in the pits,
while the best band on the planet shreds. But I did appreciate just sittin and zoning in too.

The show: 25,000 strong and the lasers were top notch. I noticed some minor timing issues and some missed cues, but no big deal. It seemed to be a touch TOO loud also. Drowning out Keenan's vocs at times. Wings was the highlight. It was then when they began the laser show, which was fabulous. The Pot's razor sharp riff echoed throughout the venue. I liked the new graphics also. The way the stage and backdrop wall all illuminated with lights and worked in unison with the music was stellar.

Keenan--joked that Ohio was louder and then the noise rose to a deafening level. Must have vocal chords of titanium. All these shows, at that high level.
Rumors of laryngitis too. Nicely done. (I think the days of him becoming blue or wearing bras etc. are gone. He's more mature, relaxed, and personable with the crowd.)

Jones----Seems to be the orchestrator out there, I guess he should be, after all, it's his band. His sound is as artistic as he is.

Carey---Drummers out there, Is this guy the best, or am I overstating things a bit? Sounds like there are two drummers up there.
The interwoven flow of the electronic and regular drums is quite mesmorizing.

Chancellor---melodic and piercing basslines...evil at times


In closing, please hear me out on this. If you don't like the new cd, be Patient. You're not there yet.
Meaning--this type of dynamic music takes time to process and sink in. I know the first time I listened
to my bootleg (sorry Keenan), I didn't know what to think, but at the same time, knew it was special.
Now I believe it is their best work. A similar phenomenon occurred with Lateralus.
It's funny how the band is always way ahead of us when making these albums, but they know we'll eventually catch up and "get it". Some will take longer than others. In fact, Mac Dee hated Rosetta at 1st, now it's his #1. Just fight your normal urge to always throw Undertow or Aenima in ur deck.
10,000 will grow on you. Trust in it. Furthermore, all bands that tour have to promote and sell their new stuff. That's obviously why they play mainly 10,000 with some old favs splashed in. Don't complain about not hearing this or that. This is a business and they can't please everyone at every show. In case you haven't noticed, the band is progressing, maturing, advancing
both mentally and musically through each new album and as time passes. Can't you understand this naysayers?
Cherish these guys while it lasts. They've been around since '90 and have outlasted all their counterparts.
It's damn hard to keep a band together this long, and not to mention, be as loved and as successful as they are, without much self-promotion or selling out.
I respect all your opinions. Isn't freedom of speech great. Don't take it for granite.
Kabir--Westbrook is as fragile as glass, lucky u acquired Stall. Nice site. See you all at Cleveland State on Monday. I can't get enough.

p.s. For some deep insight, opinion and analyzation of these new song's meanings,
check out opinions--albums--10,000--(sticky at the bottom--The Fluxerpretation...)
nice work PF.

Save me if you will
09-22-2006, 10:15 PM
The show was the shit. Awesome. I hated the floor seats but i managed, They band kicked ass like the other two times i have seen them. I managed to cross 2 tool songs i have not heard live before in "The Pot" and "Wings for marie/10,000 days". The dude has supposidly bad chinease food at the show who was carried off by the medics. Dude was a trooper and was back in his seats by the time jambi came around. Security was a fucking joke.

ThreeDeviations
09-22-2006, 10:32 PM
Yes, this show was pretty unbelievable... I ripped the Chicago show pretty well on the 18th.. but this show certainly made up for it...

and seeing the stage and lasers from a different angle helped... some.

Wings was much better here too... and the crowd was actually pretty respectful/quiet during the song too.. which was a bit surprising.. and even impressive.

Maynard starting The Pot before the rest of the band was ready.. that was amusing.

Rockotaco1
09-22-2006, 10:41 PM
Well, I managed to sneak my crappy camera in there and got a video of stinkfist. ;D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6nS0FlubFE

The Tool show was excellent. Same set as the Columbus show and it was awesome. Despite witnessing a bad accident on the way home, we had a great time.

Maynard was spot on as well as the rest of the band. Visually it wasn't nearly as good as the Lateralus and Aenima tours, but it was still great. I managed to sneak my camera in and get some vids and some ok pics. The guy that checked me just patted my pocket and said cell phone? Yup. What sucks though is that this Pauly Shore looking security guy came up to me and took my camera batteries right when I was starting to record The Pot. Little did he know I was sporting a second set of batteries in my pocket lol. I got my original batteries back though, they were expensive rechargeables heh. I have a decent video of Stinkfist (some guy unexpectedly handed me a joint during this song so I was a bit off during my filming), the very beginning of The Pot and a little of Aenima. They sounded really good tonight. Isis wasn't that bad, but they didn't do much for me. Good show overall.

deadnpissed
09-22-2006, 10:45 PM
One of Many, Many, Many Tool shows for me. I was in a suite off to the left of the stage for this one, with a good veiw of the backstage area and all Band Memebers. I would have to say,Good show but a ruff start. Stinkfist was okay but Maynard had a tuff time on The Pot, my guess is because of his recent ailment. He almost started it over but decided to hack right on threw. They more than made up for there struggles on The Pot on 46 & 2, cruise control kicked in and they blew it up. I thought the timing on Jambi was all wacked out, seemed like they were struggling some with it. During Jambi Maynard had some sort of issue and petitioned the stage guy that sits behind Danny and Maynard. He soon fled back stage to get something for Maynard. Not back before Schizm he sang threw, sounding good to me. The sound guy figuring out the sound by this time definitly helped. After Schizm the stage guy was back and Maynard went back to him While Adam started Lost Keys. He took something, did something probobly to help with his ailment then went to his stage and layed on his back, head facing the crowd, head dangling down, looking at the crowd upside down. Possibly letting the medication do its thing. When Rosetta Stone came around he was already jumping up and grabbing his bull horn. Rosetta Stoned was the bomb, they nailed it. Maybe they fed of the energy from Rosetta cause they hit Wings and 10K days PERFECTLY. The down side is this is where all the yuppie college kids decided to have a mass exit to head to the bathroom and make sure the collor was still up on their pink polo shirt. The responce was pathetic after Wings and 10K days. They knew it, we knew. It was the best live version I have seen them do out of 3 times and the majority of the Detroit (auburn hills) Crowd could have cared less. Probobly wondering when they were going to do "Sober". So they all get together in front of the stage to hear a pathetic applause. Thats what ignited Maynard to say, "Ohio was louder" THEN Detroit finally wakes the fuck up and gives those boys the applause they deserve. The applause that made us a legendary stop for Rockers across the world. Then he said, Kansas was louder. I FUCKING BELIEVE IT. Atleast the band didn't hold it against us cause they finished off strong with Lateralus, Vicarious and Aenima. The Fox show was a 10 on every level. This one fluctuated between 4 and 8 for many reasons beyond anyones control. My basic dissapointment was the crowd.

P.S. The kid with the Mohawk that went towards the backstage on the strecher before Tool started was fine. He was actually up and walking backstage right after they carted him out.

Rockotaco1
09-22-2006, 11:15 PM
BTW, not only did a I get a vid or two, but here are 12 pictures I took. Shove that up your ass Pauly Shore lookin security guard. Enjoy!

http://www.usol.com/~cable/Pics/freeipodpics/misc/Miscpics/pix2/Tool%20Show%20Detroit%2092206/

rpringnitz
09-22-2006, 11:41 PM
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y42/kicker15L7/DSC00733.jpg
I work away....I did it all for you


As I have to review the show...well it was trippy, and the lazers for me added another angle. I loved it all, but if you had to hear a complaint or two....

Great show all in all, but Maynards voice does sound muffled at some points (46&2 for instance), and the bass for songs such as Wings/10k was not around 130-135dB like I hope

Rockotaco1
09-22-2006, 11:54 PM
Clip of Maynard messing up during the pot tonight hehe. He musta been sooo high.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbLpW86w-oE

Small clip of Aenima!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99gWbZT5-lY

nubtorious
09-23-2006, 04:55 AM
My thoughts on the Tool show:
-Isis: the music itself wasn’t bad, sort of ambient, but I could have definitely done without the guy screaming his guts out. He sounded like something from Lamb of God or any one of those other heavy, heavy metal bands, and that didn’t match up with the music to me. Leave the singer at home and maybe I’ll give you guys another listen.
-Now to Tool: First off I have to say, I was at the Fox in May, and that was way better. This was my second Tool show, Fox was f*cking incredible, last concert my bf and I ended up paying about $150 a ticket from a scalper and that was honestly worth every dollar. Sure I was glad I went to this one, but if I had had to pay more than the ticket price, I would feel a little cheated.
-Tool sounded like they were trying to rush through the songs, it was usually a very quick segue to the next song and I got the feeling they really just wanted to be done and go back on their bus, eat some food and sleep.
-The visuals on the television above were awesome and entrancing, and I loved how the background looked like fire during Jambi, as if the band was being consumed by fire. Maynard’s “mechanical bull” ride during Jambi was amusing too. The lasers during “wings” were pretty cool too. Speaking of “Wings”, it was nice to hear live for the first time, but I don’t feel that I need to ever hear it live again. Maybe. I appreciated it, though.
-Maynard barely talked this time, only said three things: “We’re in Mich…again”, “Ohio was louder…even Kansas was louder” and at the end, something like, “I have some internet porn that I have to get back to”.
-The crowd didn’t seem to be that into Tool. The nice thing is that I saw no one being rude, and didn’t even smell any pot during the show :) but I barely saw anyone even marginally getting into it. I looked around me and I was pretty much the only one singing along to every song. Noticed quite a few older people and younger girls. That’s fine, but how many are actual hardcore fans? There was an older couple next to me, probably old enough to be my parents (and I’m 20), I looked back during one of the songs and they were gone, totally left. Well shit, I know this concert wasn’t the best, but get your money’s worth and stay the whole time for the band.
-I’m glad to see people are giving props to Danny Carey. Hey man, you are simply amazing, I don’t doubt you could do every song in your sleep and not miss a beat. Thanks for rocking like something supernatural.
-On the way out I heard a girl shout, “Now I can die happy!” Girl, I wouldn’t go that far. Adam Jones said in a Detroit Free Press article 9-21, “We rip our guts out every time we play”…hmm…I appreciated their effort but realize they’re getting old and they can’t blow your mind at every show. BUT: Tool is still my favorite band of all, and Maynard is still sexy. Thanks for everything TOOL.

Dogfood
09-23-2006, 05:11 AM
I was in Sec 214 Row 3 and TOOL once again delivers a stellar performance! I really feel sorry for the people on the main floor who couldn't see the amazingness of the stage floor. I felt like I was in a BLACK SABBATH like psychadelic video. They never cease to amaze me! Anyone who complains about anything has no appreciation. Sure, the sound may have not been as good as a theatre sometimes but who cares the show kicked everyone's ass, period.

Danny is a machine to be able to play that hard for that long. He must be exhausted after his performance and how does he remember all that shit? Jesus!

Maynard was great and Adam/Justin are truly amazing. Justin was rocking so fucking hard at the end of Aenima, it was awesome.

Major stinky kind bud was going around the whole night and we had 3 Lesbians (2 hot, 1 butch) giving us a show, bending over, fondling each other and rocking. It was hard not to look at those fine asses! Damn girl, you need a license for that fine ass! Waving it all up and down in our face like that. Maynard closes by saying "I have some internet porn I have to get back to" that was brilliant. Why do you think the internet was invented in the first place? PORN.

We left the Palace in a monsoon! We literally got FLUSHED DOWN! What a great night!

Stentorian
09-23-2006, 05:46 AM
Well, 7th Tool show. First on the 10,000 Days tour.

On setup the audio was mostly composed of a 1960s educational voiceover reading an almost non-sensical medical evaluation. Oh, and Samuel L. Jackson.

Because the stage was made of a white, shiny material, the stage guys throughout the show were dressed in white lab coats. It really had this clinically clean feeling.

Maynard was in this tour's "metal cowboy" outfit. Cowboy hat, ATF jacket, massive belt buckle, mohawk.

Pretty decent show. I've heard better, cleaner mixing of the vocals, but one has to excuse the fact that Maynard has been sick and the Palace simply sucks for acoustics in most areas. I was Section 101, lower bowl, front and left of the stage. The rest of the band sounded as tight-knit as ever.

I felt like the 10,000 Days material was a little new to the band while being played live, but that was probably because they've had so much time to tweak the older material. With that in mind, I was pretty pleased with the set list.

Stinkfist - Good opener to get everyone into the show, and also a way of "getting it out of the way". The extra bit before "I'll keep digging" keeps fooling the majority of the crowd even though they've been playing it that way since 2001. Maynard was holding back a bit with his voice.

The Pot - Maynard starts without the band for a half a second. It was good to see it played, but between Maynard's sickness and the Palace acoustics, it couldn't compare to the well-produced version on the album.

46 & 2 - Probably the most poorly mixed song of the night. Except Danny, of course. He is always spot-on. Also nice to give him some spotlight attention for the drum solo.

Jambi - Awesome live. The vocals were again a bit reserved for the more intense parts, but the song sounded amazing.

Schism - I was initially a bit let down to hear them start playing it. I could only think "not ANOTHER single", but I changed my mind once they got started. The increasingly frantic attack (one of the aforementioned tweaks to the older material) was amazing. It gave the song a breath (punch?) of freshness.

Lost Keys/Rosetta Stoned - No vocal overlay for the Keys portion, and definitely shortened. Maynard laid upside down from his raised platform during this portion and the crowd's lighters (and curiously enough, cell phones) came out. Trying to imagine his view, it probably looked like stars. For Rosetta Stoned he wore a backpack of sorts to achieve the vocal sound. I would say that the song was actually played a bit up-tempo, which made it all the more interesting.

Wings For Marie/10,000 Days - Easily the best song of the night, and where we started to see the most stage effects. And the most meaningful. You could tell that the whole setup was for Maynard. Two lasers (the frickin' laser beams) were positioned over each of his shoulders, and were focused upwards at the jumbotron, which was displaying visuals of a blackness with a light in the middle, morphing around. Maynard's guiding light. Then, additional lasers shot around the stage. You could see that, if you were standing at Maynard's perspective, he was looking through a star/pentagram of sorts and the jumbotron (more importantly, the visuals) were positioned directly in the middle. All the visuals focused on quickly passing clouds, travelling down a tunnel, and had the feel of joining the collective unconscious. Maynard's voice sounded like he was never sick and it was a very powerful performance. Justin played this song sitting down.

Immediately following this, the band took their "break". Although, recognizing the meaning in the stage effects and following the intensity of the previous song, it seemed more like a moment of silence. Adam, Danny, Justin, and Maynard all made their way to the platform step and set down with each other. Lighters came out again, even Justin's (2).

"Ohio was louder. So was Kansas. I thought this was Detroit."

Lateralus - Maynard's voice was back for this one. This is one of my favorite Tool songs and it never disappoints live.

Vicarious - The single. Meh, gotta please the first-timers and radio legions. It sounded decent, but again Maynard was holding back. The lasers turned into the oldschool TV technicolor pallette.

Ænema - An old favorite. Sounded great, and a good closer.

Lot's of good, creepy, electronic segues between songs. I really enjoy those dark transitions.

No Opiate songs. No Undertow songs. But hey, they're touring on a new album and still played for 2 hours. No (well-founded) complaints from me. I'd still like to hear Flood SOMEDAY.

The crowd was one of the better ones I've seen at a larger Tool show. Having seats on the floor kept things a little more orderly. Drunken and nu-metal testosterone charged assholery was kept to a minimum, which is always nice to see.

I feel like Tool is finally starting to lose those "let's go mosh" fans, partially because of the musical direction the band has taken, and partially because it is getting increasingly difficult to afford tickets. Instead, they are becoming a good rock show that it is ok to go to with your significant other. And hey, there is nothing wrong with that if you're sharing in the experience. The overall theme has always been communication in its various forms.

Ah well, this has gone on long enough.

Adam, Danny, Justin, Maynard - Thanks for another great show.

Keith

Repugnant is a creature who would squander the ability to lift an eye to heaven, conscious of his fleeting time here.

Slitterpig
09-23-2006, 05:53 AM
Another overall great show here in the Great lakes State!!! My wife and I both thought the Fox show was a bit better. Perhaps it was the venue that made the May show superior in our minds.

My wife and I are avid concert goers. Never have we been surrounded by a more respectful and intellegent crowd.

Has anyone noticed that TOOL closed with Aenema in both shows here in Michigan, and it was pouring rain?
I realize that TOOL likely closes all the shows on this tour with Aenema. And rain is not an uncommon event here in our state. But the rain made the concert experience seem to last the entire drive home!!!!

Thanks TOOL!!! Thanks fellow TOOL fans!!!!

lowry
09-23-2006, 06:36 AM
That stage was really, really cool. It was probably even better the higher up you were, that's nice if you have shitty seats. I thought the visuals were as good as they've ever been. When they kicked the lights on the curtain for Lateralus, that was totally badass.

I actually thought that more of the crowd was into Wings/10,000 Days than I had expected to be. I really dig that combo-song, was nice to hear it live.

Sat in 101, row C. Dude next to me was really cool and definitely as big a Tool fan as I am. Some guy in front of us looked to be in bad shape, heard it was his first Tool show, and he was passed out by Forty-Six & two, I think. Hope that guy's okay.

I think it was the first time I've seen Tool when I was totally sober, and I still get chills when I hear different parts of different songs they play.

I'm pretty sure Danny Carey is related to Jesus, Odin and the Flying Spaghetti Monster.

hey I was in 101 row B right in front of you, that guy was messed up. I was with the chick who was 9 months pregnant. That was my boys 2nd tool show! That was my first TOOl show totally sober too. I enjoyed the music more but could tolerate the drunk idiots less.

KATtheZEB
09-23-2006, 06:58 AM
First TOOL show and it was simply fucking amazing! I'm at a loss for words. Loved the jumbotron and stage images. Didn't Maynard tell us to "behave" at one point? It believe he said it after "Mich-again", but I could be wrong...

I want to thank the two bitches in front of us that talked incessantly through Wings/10,000 Days...how fucking rude; kinda ruined the experience for me.

DOGFOOD, sorry we couldn't hang and party, but I'm sure you understand why. It did look like you guys were already on your way to a great night!!!! Hope the copper sitting there didn't damper your plans *giggles*.
It was nice meeting you.

Huge thanks to TOOL! I also, can die a happy girl now! (Even though we came very close to getting into two accidents on the way home. First we hit a huge lake in the road at 55mph almost pulling us into the guardrail and spraying water over the car for at least 20 seconds. When we came out of it there was a car stalled right in front of us. Thank god our brakes didn't fail! Then as we were getting on I-75 there was a cop involved in what looked like a serious accident. Debris and shit all over the road, had to swerve to miss someones tire)

The Village Too
09-23-2006, 07:19 AM
First TOOL show and it was simply fucking amazing! I'm at a loss for words. Loved the jumbotron and stage images. Didn't Maynard tell us to "behave" at one point? It believe he said it after "Mich-again", but I could be wrong...

he said "Can't hear ya..." amidst the barrage of noise

tomisatool
09-23-2006, 07:36 AM
I bitched about 5 people around me out (218 row 13) out for leaving to get drinks during Wings/10k Days. Why can't fans appreciate Tool if the music isn't heavy? The guy and his girlfriend next to me (Canadian, could tell by the cigarettes) were really cool. Actually, most everyone was. There was an old couple who left about 20 minutes into the show and then two others who went to a big empty area to meet up with some friends so me and my bud had about 6 seats room to...well...do whatever my dancing at a Tool concert is called. Highlight for the night was by far Wings for Marie and 10,000 Days. I felt a connection to the band during those songs that I don't think I'll ever get again. Overall, the whole concert I felt like the band was singing to me and only to me. I blocked out everyone around me and just listened, because for that hour and a half, it didn't matter who I was, or who anyone around me was. We all had one thing in common, and that was Tool. I also really appreciated the fact that I didn't see a fight, or people being assholes to kids. At the end, everyone was so happy to have seen Tool that most of the yelling was cheers.

Danny: Of course, another amazing show. Drumming was absolutly superb during Forty Six and 2. I also really thought Lateralus was a highlight for the drumming.

Justin: Absolutly sick. Basslines were on time and creating the whole overall experience. I was really astounded at the complexity. Next show you go to, try to pick up the base ONLY. Its really amazing.

Maynard: Messed up The Pot (I didn't even realize until watching a recording today) but otherwise was on time everytime. I noticed how kicked up the speed of the early lyrics in Rosetta Stoned were. I know them all and I got lost. Extremly good tonight. Lack of Maynardisms though =/.

Adam: Absolutly outstanding. The solo in stinkfist (I think??) and being on cue through out the whole concert. I remember what made me excited for Wings was when a member of the stage crew set a stool out on the floor. Excellent Job.

Band: Overall, the bands performance was outstanding, I was a little dissapointed at my seats, but the stage and lights more than made up for it. Thanks for a great concert!

Also, most of the songs had intros, I just don't remember which.

I really want to thank the other fans tonight, you all made this experience more memorable for me.

Hopefully we'll get another tour date soon?

Aenima11
09-23-2006, 07:49 AM
First Tool show and my only complaint was that I wish I didn't go with the person who went with me. I haven't been to too many concerts, but the ones I have been to, this one tops them all (big surprise)

I thought Maynard said 'Behave' after Stinkfist as well. I heard the Mich-agian comment, but didn't hear the 'Ohio was louder, so was Kansas.'

I love with what the band did during Wings for Marie/10,000 Days. And the crowd was really respectful during them too. The video and lasers added that special touch as well. Very personal. I loved it.

We got lost on the way home, had to go on some backroad 'Detour' to get on I-75. Of course it was raining, and then the supposed detour just got us further from our destination. It was the wrong way! We stopped at a gas station and my sister went in to ask for directions and I guess he said that every car within the last half hour asked where I-75 was. I'm glad we weren't the only ones lost.

I really hope I can go again next time around. I had a blast! Even the guy a few rows down, who was yelling at some people on his cell phone, didn't even bother me. Oh he bothered my sister tho. And she also thought the music videos were kind of creepy. I think they're brilliant!

Great way to end my vacation, AND a great birthday present!

wsninja
09-23-2006, 08:32 AM
First Tool show for me and my buddy It was pretty damn cool to see your favorite band live!

Pros: It was Tool, how can you go wrong?

the stage/stage setup. It was nice to see they didnt have a whole lot of shit going on equipment wise.

Aenima was AWSOME

Cons: The ride to and from the Palace. My friend and I got lost several times on the way up and didnt really know how to get back since from the freakin sticks and we werent used to big city driving.(fuck you mapsonus.com)

I got mezmerized by the stuff playing on the jumbo tron and not looking at what was going on on the stage but thats my own fault.

all in all a good show

PaleScales
09-23-2006, 08:57 AM
A great concert. I bought my ticket on the ticketmaster site about 5 hours before show time. I was on the floor sec A, row 10, middle aisle seat. I couldn't believe how freakin good this seat was.

Isis did seem rather boring after a couple tunes. Their songs are too similar, especially in the drums. I noticed he must of been having a bad day because he was screwing up some fills rather consistently.

I got a kick out of Danny wearing a Detroit Pistons warm-up jacket on stage. After the cheers he took it off to reveal his damn Lakers jersey.

It was a great concert. The reserved floor seating was a godsend. I'd rather enjoy the show then have to watch my back all night.

The lasers kicked ass. Wings/10,000 days was my highlight of the night.

I wandered the parking lot for a half hour trying to find my car. I was absolutely soaked.

I got lost looking for 1-75 as well. I got stuck behind a big ass semi-truck and couldn't see any damn road signs and the trafiic/rain was too bad to try to get around it. I eventually lost the damn truck and at some point I saw signs for the Great Lakes Crossings mall and I knew I could get back on track there.

Thank you Tool.

SoItIsSoItsAlwaysBeen
09-23-2006, 11:26 AM
The fucking acoustics at The Palace suck dick. The first three songs were distorted so badly you couldn't hear really anything. After 46&2 they seemed to get it together, but the sound was never stellar.

Of course the greatest frucking band in the universe kicked ass last night. Tool's music continues to insprire, confuse, excite, and (insert adjective) me. Thank You Tool.

ClutchitLikeaCornerstone
09-23-2006, 11:45 AM
would have rather heard sober and right in two, than Wings for Marie and 10,000 days. It seems the crowd really didnt get into those two songs as most of the people sat back down in their seats. other than that the show was awesome but they played too many new songs

taproot663
09-23-2006, 12:03 PM
Im the buddy of the guy sitting in section D on the mainfloor last night, Jarod is the kid with the mowhawk that passed out and turned white as a ghost and had to be taken away by medics..... And no he was on no kind of downers he simply hadnt eaten all day, and was drinking, and the docs let him go only minutes after the toolshow started. we were back in our seats about the time The Pot was getting over. Definately a story for me to tell my buddies i guess, i was scared shitless and didnt know what the heck to do. Im just glad it happend before all the lights went out for tool or else it might have been a big mess.... but thanks for the concern of all of you for jarad, he is fine, and apologized profusely to me on the way home.


All in all a good show though, thought the show at the Fox was much better however simply because of acoustics. The laser light show was pretty much incredible and i think i might prefered being in seats that werent on the floor.

Big Fat Matt
09-23-2006, 12:30 PM
The first concert ive ever been to, let alone tool. I went with my girlfriend, who was pretty 'huggy' that night, so i spent the majority of the tool set looking at teh SUPER kick ass Chet Zar loops [BTW Chet Zar > Alex Grey ANY FUCKING DAY]. Everything was spot on, visuals were great. only downer was that i got beer spilled on me. my girlfriend and I were in Sec 118 row 18 seats 4 and 5, and it was a clear fucking shot to the stage. musta sucked to be on the floor, not seeing the satge OR the Zar loops. Oh well. Thats my 2 cents.

Morningrise
09-23-2006, 01:03 PM
Well, I managed to sneak my crappy camera in there and got a video of stinkfist. ;D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6nS0FlubFE

The Tool show was excellent. Same set as the Columbus show and it was awesome. Despite witnessing a bad accident on the way home, we had a great time.

Maynard was spot on as well as the rest of the band. Visually it wasn't nearly as good as the Lateralus and Aenima tours, but it was still great. I managed to sneak my camera in and get some vids and some ok pics. The guy that checked me just patted my pocket and said cell phone? Yup. What sucks though is that this Pauly Shore looking security guy came up to me and took my camera batteries right when I was starting to record The Pot. Little did he know I was sporting a second set of batteries in my pocket lol. I got my original batteries back though, they were expensive rechargeables heh. I have a decent video of Stinkfist (some guy unexpectedly handed me a joint during this song so I was a bit off during my filming), the very beginning of The Pot and a little of Aenima. They sounded really good tonight. Isis wasn't that bad, but they didn't do much for me. Good show overall.

I'm jealous...the sound from where you were was pretty good. I was wayyyyy up, so it was kind of a bummer. Still a great show though.

ionloot
09-23-2006, 01:47 PM
it wasnt maynard who messed up on the pot .it was the crowd not being able to help him out thats why there was a studder.. i was in row 5 sec. b right in the middle

Rockotaco1
09-23-2006, 02:13 PM
taproot, I dont think you'll find a video of the entire show, but if you follow my link posted earlier, youll see a video of stinkfist I recorded. Also, look at my profile on youtube for clips of Aenima and The Pot.

ion, either it was Maynard, Justin or the crowd, but it don't matter. It's all in good fun.

:)


And you guys are all very welcome! Glad you appreciate the videos.


lol, you called it "Stinkfish"

MrPot
09-23-2006, 02:56 PM
Thought the show was incredible. It's hard to compare it to the 3 other times I've seen them because this time I was on shrooms. Not enough to severely distort things, but enough to make it sound and feel a little different. Was very high, especially thanks to the j's we sparked up.

My seats were great, except for the 60-year-old couple next to me that was WASTED before Tool even started. She told me (twice) that I have "nice lips." Ha. The old bat wouldn't stop talking to me during the show (saying things out of nowhere like "My son is in the army. He's doing something for our country!") and when I finally told her to stop, she called me a dick and continued insulting me throughout the show. I tried my best to ignore her, and she eventually got better and apologized before she left.

I don't know if I'd call the Pot thing a "screwup." I thought it was kind of cool how he paused and then started up again right in line with Justin.

I thought the audio was great overall, but that the vocals sounded drowned out a little too much. Of course, NBA arenas are notorious for bad acoustics, though.

I wish I could get a recording of that astounding electronic/ambient sounding jam they played before Vicarious. That was great.

I emerged from the concert with a new appreciation for Wings for Marie and Aenema, in particular. Both songs totally blew me away.

I'm glad they played most of 10,000 Days. It's become my favorite album, and I've already heard most of their Lateralus and Aenema stuff live. I also find the post-Undertow stuff grossly inferior to everything before it, so the set list was pretty much exactly what I wanted.

And what about the thunderstorm that was waiting for us on the outside? I thought that added some nice flavor to the night.

yermammasnutts
09-23-2006, 03:11 PM
H
Hilton
Loved the Oompa Loompas that you hired for tech. Loved the Lakers jersey Danny almost ripped off his body to show us, he's not a fair weather fan. He really love the Lakers.
This band is by far the best band in the world (under 50, alive, not broken up).
The way it all comes together is unbelievable, and only happens once in a life time.
I still think they all sold their souls to the devil(s).
I love listening to all the stories from all the old school punks that live in my area, talk about how when Maynard lived in G.R. he was so weird and quiet. Thanks for being that and doing something with it. WHY BE NORMAL?
This was show was way... better than Chicago's warm-up. The crowd was horrible in CHI-town, Way to cool to act like they were witnessing the best band they have ever seen. Dammed Art fags anyway. The energy at the Palace last night was amazing. I get goose bumps just thinking about it. I find it hard to believe that Ohio and Kansas where louder.
I love the Circus, Every 3rd person is so different from the next. It blows my mind to see 60 year old couples with their Tool shirts on and wearing matching fanny packs. Then you have people who are Goth, artsy, nuckle heads, skin heads , hippies, the college buttrock Abercrombie & Fitch guys with their really cute chickies. and then their are people like us (my husband & I) 30ish midwestern moms and dads who get it and love it.
After the show we sat in the back of the Subaru with the hatch up watching the storm pass, watching people running to their cars in the down pour. We even handed out a few PBR's to a few poor souls who couldn't find their cars. It was such a great time, it always is and always will be.
P.S. Hope the guys stayed at the Auburn Hills, Hilton. Down pillows, mini kitchen and Crabtree & Evelyn toiletries.
Thanks guys for leaving home, comfort, loved ones, health, life! Just so we can see you guys once again.

drrobert6
09-23-2006, 04:07 PM
This was my fourth Tool show and my second this year. I saw them at the Fox and I believe that was a much better show than the one at the Palace last night. In all honesty, this was the worst Tool show I've seen. Now take that with a small grain of salt. A bad Tool show in my opinion is 85% better than most of the other concerts you will ever go to. All in all I thought the band seemed especially removed from the crowd. Maynard spoke very little during the show. The stage compared to other shows I've seen was unusually bland. The lasers were pretty unimpressive, I think I seen a better laser show at Dio in 1983, but I digress. The set list was an exact copy of the one in Ohio the night before, which kind of took the surprise out of the show. It was nice to hear the Pot, Wings for Marie, 10,000 Days, which I've not seen them perform before. For any Tool fans out there who caught the Lateralus tour, that show was much better, with more visuals, more effects and they dug a little deeper into the catalog. Anyway...I'm glad I got to see them at the Fox or I would have been pretty disappointed with this tour, and we all know how long it takes for them to release another album.

Aenima11
09-23-2006, 06:11 PM
I now have a whole new level of respect for the band. I hope they tour here again, and I can go. Needless to say, it was worth the 4 hour drive down there.

I might go to Gigantour tomorrow.

Opiate_Of_The_Mind
09-23-2006, 07:03 PM
This was my first Tool concert and I was blown away. First off, I would like to say the sound was great. (I was in the front row Seat AA 5) The light show was just amazing and durring Rossetta Stoned I liked the video of the drifter. I wish Maynard talked more but seeing him do some cowboy air shooting was good enough. His screams were dead on and so was everyone else in the band. Danny was very amazing. First time I've seen him drum. Adam was really awesome to see play, and Justin, wow Jambi really made him shine for me. I would have to say Lateralus was my favorite to hear as well. But, the sped up version of Schism was great. My friend and I got down there and waited about 4 hours at the palace. I think we were the first ones there for the concert.

Highlights of the show:

1) Pretty sure I saw a nun there.
2) Got to see Tool.
3) Getting to upgrade to front row seats.
4) Maynard's dances.


Cons:

1) The douche bag who was talking crap to my friend.
2) The dude that looked like the guy from X-men 2 who was VERY annoying.
3) It had to end.

tensecondsdown
09-23-2006, 08:29 PM
it wasnt maynard who messed up on the pot .it was the crowd not being able to help him out thats why there was a studder.. i was in row 5 sec. b right in the middle

It was Justin who fucked up The Pot, not the crowd or Maynard. Maynard studdered because the bass didnt kick in when he started singing the second part.

tomatoms
09-23-2006, 10:41 PM
i guess it deleted or farted out my post, so all i'm gonna say is i danced my ass off(am sore as fahk now), leaned over the bow(glass) of the titanic and touched the dolphins nose (was reprimanded for such action), and maybe saw the show from the best seat in the house (223 row 1, though there wasn't a bad seat, i'm sure). tool gives me the most stimulating live synergetic and spiritual experience of anything out there, that i've seen. i've never seen godspeed though. or cirque de' soliel... my entire body moves to this music, and i'm not one to move my feet in the least. highlights: the whole show, but especially the deviations, intros (esp. 46&2/Vicarious), wings/10k days (and the clouds in the lasers!!), (vastis) lateralis is always amazing to groove to but last night it sounded especially crisp and toneful, and the stage set up was the best, most ingenius one yet. some alex grey backdrops would beat out the parabolic light bulbs though, in my book. all in all, the 10th and best (like the rest) tool show i've seen.

transmission over.

the crowd fucked up the pot, if you listen to that audio on the video dude made, u can hear the drunken douchebags screaming in between his lines. this put the rhythm off on maynard and thus justin's cue cuz maynard looked like he wasn't gonna sing but did. maynard waits for second line to be sung by the crowd then he sings it, followed by appropo time for third line after he sang the second. douchbags made it longer. i blame douchebags. either that or that fart i dealt.

love each other. even douchebags. no.. especially douchebags.

Rockotaco1
09-24-2006, 07:12 AM
This was my fourth Tool show and my second this year. I saw them at the Fox and I believe that was a much better show than the one at the Palace last night. In all honesty, this was the worst Tool show I've seen. Now take that with a small grain of salt. A bad Tool show in my opinion is 85% better than most of the other concerts you will ever go to. All in all I thought the band seemed especially removed from the crowd. Maynard spoke very little during the show. The stage compared to other shows I've seen was unusually bland. The lasers were pretty unimpressive, I think I seen a better laser show at Dio in 1983, but I digress. The set list was an exact copy of the one in Ohio the night before, which kind of took the surprise out of the show. It was nice to hear the Pot, Wings for Marie, 10,000 Days, which I've not seen them perform before. For any Tool fans out there who caught the Lateralus tour, that show was much better, with more visuals, more effects and they dug a little deeper into the catalog. Anyway...I'm glad I got to see them at the Fox or I would have been pretty disappointed with this tour, and we all know how long it takes for them to release another album.


I agree with you all the way. This show was definitely lacking the punch of the Lateralus and Aenima days. No songs from Undertow, and the visuals were not nearly as good as I expected. Anyone remember the last Palace show in 2001 when they had Odysseus Labyrint (the 2 contortionists from the Schism video) hanging naked from the ceiling by only 1 rope wrapped around their feet? I guess the days of really trying to impress us are over. With that said though, it was still a good show.

Maynard needs to stop getting further away from the crowd if he wants everyone to be louder than Ohio.

sburhans
09-24-2006, 07:39 AM
Much to my dismay, it was a Kobe jersey, I forgot he changed his number for this year.

rpringnitz
09-24-2006, 07:48 AM
The show is out....and about.....smokin trout
"I got a rhyme that costs a DIME and you all are invited"
But forget the time, its Tool Time with Tim the Tool man Taylor

Did anyone else hate the floor?
There was more security guards on the floor then the entire venue. The seats sucked ass in the floor, and were more uncomfortable then a mosh pit. Who wants floor when you can't see the screens, and your bowl seats have friggin cupholders, and cushions.....
Inclined bowl seats make a fair sight for most heigths, with not even a fight.
I expect a floor to offer free movement, and a advantage of finding your own place on the floor.
Ticketmaster needs to disclose more about its ticket search tactics, and elaborate on the science of the system, so the general public knows they are getting the best ticket. Or could this be venues box offices fault?

Also those who expect, or want Maynard to be personal, and talkative.......do we ethically have a right to that when we paid for a music performance? Or should we be happy he even said anything personable? Maybe some would rather hear less chatter and more music....


O/T: But APC at the Palace was better.......just my two cents

F.A.T.E
09-24-2006, 08:29 AM
This was my 6th show and my 2nd at the Palace. The show was awesome!!! I was at the Fox warm up show and I think they were sharp this time around.

The List:

Stinkfist
The Pot
46&2
Jambi
Schism
Lost Keys
Rosetta Stoned
Wings for Mary
10,000 Days

Encore

Lateralus
Vicarious
Aenema

They had a little slip up when they played The Pot. It seemed like that when Maynard sang the third verse they weren't on cue. Over all the concert kicked ass. Rosetta Stoned was propably the highlight for me. It sounded really good, much better than the warm up tour. Lateralus sounded excellent and so did wings and 10000 days. The visual on the stage were kick ass. The whole stage was a screen and that was cool. The show was much louder then the 1st one at the Palace. I wish they would of played Undertow and Opiate. Maybe next time around, see you guys next year.

dmurf
09-24-2006, 11:54 AM
I've been to many a-concert in my old age. I must admit, this one fucking rocked! I was more than expecting it to, but ... damn. It rocked. I was expecting Maynard to be a little more on the personality side, to be honest, but it's good to see that they're smart enough to let the music do the talking.
The fans seemed way into the show, which was good. I've been to some concerts where everyone is a dead fish. Actually, a lot like the guy who passed out and had to be carried off with literally a minute to go before Tool took the stage. Big whoops! Johnnie had too much good time.
And Isis sucked. Can they drop them and add a song or two to the linup? I mean, really. It's not that they're horrendous - there's many worse opening bands they could have had; I"m thinking specifically of Tommy Shaw. But nonetheless, when you notice that the keyboardist is Napoleon Dynamite, it's time to move on. And, when you notice there's a grand total of 37 guitarists for one song, it's time to move one. When they started, I took off for a beer. And, I can honestly tell you, the farther away I went, the better they sounded. So, by my estimation, if I was 2 miles away when Isis was playing, they'd almost sound decent!
Anyhow, I'm going nowhere with this.
tool rocked

Neuk77
09-24-2006, 01:42 PM
This was my third TOOL show and the first concert ever where I knew the setlist before hand. I was worried it would take away from the show but thankfully it did no such thing. I was sitting stage left (sec 103) and fairly close. Was almost right in line with Maynard and Danny. I could see all the visuals I needed to see but more importantly had just about the best view of Danny (whom I just watched most of the show). To me it didn't sound like Maynard had been sick only a few days before. The whole band sounded on.

One thing I noticed was that the band seems much relaxed from the last tour. Maybe a little less serious. Not in the performing aspect of course, but more from a vibe standpoint. Maynard joking around a little instead of getting the crowd to "think for themselves" and whatnot. Neither of which I mind at all.

Hightlights for me were "Wings 1 & 2", Rosetta, Lateralus and Aenema. Overall it was a great show. Can't say it was better or worse than the other two I've seen. They're all the best shows in my book.

Antcrusher
09-24-2006, 03:50 PM
Great show, they definitely rocked out.

I thought the crowd was kind of quiet. I was on the side of the stage directly across from Adam, and the show itself was super loud, but the crowd wasn't that loud. I think the seats on main floor screwed up the vibe.

The Palace sucks. There. I said it.

I absolutely hate the acoustics in that place. I plugged my ears for half of the show just so I could hear Maynard clearly.

All in all a great show, Fox was definitely a better vibe....still had a great time. :)

smeefsmeef
09-24-2006, 05:11 PM
Concert was awesome. I can now die happy. I think that the sound was perfect. Maynard sounded like a god on steroids. The visuals for Jambi made the song 10,000 times better. The whole thing kicked all of our asses.

PS: Any of you guys have any live recordings of this? I'll mail you 2 blank CDs if you can send me back one with a recording and/or video. Thanks.

Opiate_Of_The_Mind
09-24-2006, 06:55 PM
Hey, does anyone have any pictures/videos they would send me? I was right up front Sec 103. Front row, not in seats though. Thanks.

collapsed shell
09-24-2006, 07:05 PM
Clip of Maynard messing up during the pot tonight hehe. He musta been sooo high.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbLpW86w-oE

Small clip of Aenima!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99gWbZT5-lY

its no big deal, but how can you say maynard messed up the pot? some people say tool don't do enough different and new things in songs live to make things jazzed up a bit.

well tool shows exactly why in the first two songs they play.

first stinkfist. they have the extended part. which is farely well known and everyone still sings the first line or two way to early.

second with the pot. maynard and the band have to all hit at just the right time in the beginning and you have 15 to 20 thousand people singing the lyrics way to early.

i personally would find that a bit difficult and i too may get thrown off every now and again.

so blame the crowd not maynard for the mistake...

smeefsmeef
09-24-2006, 07:11 PM
I was sitting in:

Section 102
Row L
Seat 114

I think I saw you, antcrusher, along with you girl friend. We had some awesome seats. Full review posted soon, after I watch the whole show all over again from a video that I found.

the Apathetic world
09-24-2006, 07:24 PM
First Tool show, completely blown away. Lasers were a nice touch, definitely made for some of the lacking stage-show.

Only downer was waiting for traffic to filter out within the hour. Oh and while waiting, in section 5A of the parking lot, a high-five to the bloke who pissed on a truck in front of us, who just so happened to be wearing a Tool Collective shirt. What a hero. peace

Dr. Apendecto
09-24-2006, 09:11 PM
I saw the show and the sound sucked from our seats.

I shouldn't have had a 40 before the show because I had to piss real bad for the last two songs.

I went back stage and shot the shit with Joe Slaby (drum tech) for a looong time and that was cooler than seeing the show. I felt bad for every one who had back stage passes. These kids just sat there for an hour or two and then they were asked to leave. Hahah. What's the point of back stage passes?

Backstage I learned that they went easy on the set list with songs that Maynard wouldn't have to strain his voice too much. I could have picked his brain all night. Very cool guy.

The lights on the "disco stage" were sweet, especially right in the beginning with the green and black squares.

Wasn't the best show I've been too but it was free and I love talking to Joe. Thanks a million.

rpringnitz
09-24-2006, 11:23 PM
This was my fourth Tool show and my second this year. I saw them at the Fox and I believe that was a much better show than the one at the Palace last night. In all honesty, this was the worst Tool show I've seen. Now take that with a small grain of salt. A bad Tool show in my opinion is 85% better than most of the other concerts you will ever go to. All in all I thought the band seemed especially removed from the crowd. Maynard spoke very little during the show. The stage compared to other shows I've seen was unusually bland. The lasers were pretty unimpressive, I think I seen a better laser show at Dio in 1983, but I digress. The set list was an exact copy of the one in Ohio the night before, which kind of took the surprise out of the show. It was nice to hear the Pot, Wings for Marie, 10,000 Days, which I've not seen them perform before. For any Tool fans out there who caught the Lateralus tour, that show was much better, with more visuals, more effects and they dug a little deeper into the catalog. Anyway...I'm glad I got to see them at the Fox or I would have been pretty disappointed with this tour, and we all know how long it takes for them to release another album.


This tour is more pre-determined I think, but just my own speculation. Light shows being so timed would have a schedule to stick to, and the set's are planned. Granted the only job Tool has is to make music, and if they like tour. If you were an artist, and if you had a show like this tour or NIN's last couple tours, you would be hard pressed to improv, or go unscripted. Instead of Maynard training for his 1-2 step with backup dancers, and choreography (spelling?) trainers, he puts on 2 hours of planned entertainment. A show of instruments and music yes. But hours of thought, planning, and fine tuning of the visual experience in sync with your tunes.
You would love to think it was as easy as double clicking a movie file to play a visualization, or hit a button to make a strobe / laser go off, but it's not, or this stuff would be more common.

They didn't dig old school, but that is for another time. This is 10,000 Days the album....like half a decade of waiting. You can probably make fair judgement the tour will be dominated by 10,000 Days with such short set lists in terms of number of songs played.

In comparison to Nine Inch Nail's, Trent does keep many older songs alive, verbatim repeated show after show almost every time. But many NIN fans would prefer much different setlists then what was offered. Even tho they were treated with almost 20 song setlists.....
Be happy...
You saw Tool's vision of what they wanted you to have for 10,000 Days promotional tour.

Antcrusher
09-25-2006, 04:12 AM
I was sitting in:

Section 102
Row L
Seat 114

I think I saw you, antcrusher, along with you girl friend. We had some awesome seats. Full review posted soon, after I watch the whole show all over again from a video that I found.


Sorry! I was there with my fiance', 102 row F seats 17 and 18, right on the isleway by the pauly shore looking security guard. Steve is bald with a full face beard. You should have yelled my name!! :)

DarcLyte
09-25-2006, 05:03 AM
Someone thought Maynard said "Behave."
It was when they walked out, the crowd booed Danny's Lakers jersey and when
Maynard got to the mic he said, "Behave."
Great show, I always like the sound inside the Palace compared to most indoor
concert venues.
Band sounded great, Maynard wasn't his best but still very good.
Stage show wasn't as amazing as previous concerts, but it was intentionally
minimalist...so taking it for what it was it was very good.
Seemed like they started the show late, and maybe that's why Maynard didn't
say much...well that and maybe saving his voice for actually singing.
His whole, wrap up quick to get back to internet porn was pretty funny.
It's always funny seeing him standing next to the rest of the band, Danny looks
like he's 6'3" with HUGE arms...and Maynard looks to be about the size of Danny's
arms.
I didn't get my usual notice that Tool was coming to town, so I actually
found out they were coming the day before the show, and I bought my tickets
the day of the concert and got section 114, 7 rows from the floor on the
aisle...awesome seats...especially for last minute tickets.
Tool is one of the few bands I always try to see whenever they come to town,
and they never dissapoint.
~ÐL

Oscuh
09-25-2006, 05:33 AM
Second TOOL show, despite being a fan from waaaay back. Having kids will do that to ya!

Anyway, the show rocked. Took my friend who's had exposure thanks to me, but I'm pretty sure he's a fan after that show. I like ISIS ... kinda metal-y head music. Don't need lyrics for a song to be good.

Glad to see Mohawk dude was okay. We were in Section D, row 21, 13&14 so I had a pretty decent view of him go down. Anyone know what happened to the other dude that crashed behind D section? He looked BADDDDDD. I don't think he was even breathing. I hope he's okay. So that was one bad part of the trip, that and the fucker that thought cutting in line was cool since his daddy had bought a skybox ... whatever! Also, Nazi security dude that kept telling me to get back infront of my seat despite there being fans 4 deep into the aisle in front of me. I finally told him to get the hell out of my face and he left me alone after that.

Anyway, seats were decent, but I think I'd go for upper level before I'd do floor seats like those again ... be cool to actually see more of the show, but it was still awesome. Monday morning, and I'm still hoarse!

pipes
09-25-2006, 06:22 AM
Absolutley fucking awesome show!!! Great seats: 7 Rows from the stage on the floor, dead center. Looking forward to seeing TOOL again. Definitley different to be seated and on the floor. After TOOL finished playing and the show ended, the lights came on and everyone began to leave, there was a kid sitting in his seat (on the floor as well) who looked dead (very very pale and stiff), a girl (possibly his girlfriend) was trying to take his pulse and security was trying to get the paramedics over to him. Does anyone happen to know if he is okay??

Syd
09-25-2006, 06:23 AM
I rate my concert experience as 4 out of 5 stars. Overall, it was a fun night and I enjoyed watching the band perform. My favorite songs of the night were: Jambi and Wings 1 & 2, and Rosetta Stoned. I thought they really put out a lot of positive energy for these songs. Wings live was amazing – very powerful.

So why not 5 stars? Well, 1) I was on the floor. I bought my tickets (on ebay) before the tour started and didn’t have the benefit of the reviews. As soon as I read that it was a stage set up for the raised seats and the higher levels, I was worried, but then I figured I wouldn’t care too much because I wasn’t there for the stage show, but for the band. And had I been REALLY close, I am sure this would have been the truth. But I was kind of center of the floor a little to the left, and I could see Maynard and Adam the whole time but it wasn’t like I could see the expressions on their faces or something. So, it was a little bit of a bummer that the stage was so set up for those not on the floor. When you read these reviews and people try to describe how low the screens are, you can’t really get it til you are there – it is really a strange set up. 2) From where I was, the sound was muddy during most of the show. 3) I didn’t really feel the energy on “radio” songs and even some of the other older ones. The rest of the crowd seemed to, people went nuts for the radio tunes, but I don’t know…I couldn’t help but think they are bored of them. It surprised me that all my favorites of the night were from the newest album, because I’ve been listening to Tool since early nineties when Undertow was released. But the new songs were the ones that Maynard really gave it his all for. His voice sounded great for someone who has been sick, but towards the end there were a few times he didn’t sing lines. I couldn't tell if he was trying to get the audience to sing or not. Audience didn't get it if so. I really think this set list would probably be longer by a song or two if he was feeling better. I think later on they are going to get back a couple of songs that got dropped when Wings was added.

My question for others – did anyone else wonder what was up with Maynard’s elbow? Why the bandana around it all night? I wondered if maybe he was hurt? For those that saw the next show, was he still wearing it?

I was surprised Maynard did the “encourage the crowd to yet” bit. Not really his usual style – but holy crap – it did get louder.

I’m glad I went, but I won’t be checking them out if they come back to Michigan on this same tour unless I know ahead of time the set list is going to be different and I will get off the floor (unless I can get the first few rows of course!)

sco999
09-25-2006, 07:40 AM
Great to see TOOL again but definately my least favorite TOOL Show I have seen. I agree that there was a rushed feeling from the band. Loved seeing "The Pot" and the highlight for me was "Wings for Marie" - "10,000 Days". I couldn't believe how many people sat down and started talking during "Wings". That shit pissed me off!! As stated before there was a lot better vibe @ the Fox. For all of you complaining about how shitty the sound was, I agree. But it had nothing to do with the acoustics!!! Personally I thought it was just way too loud which distorted everything. I was there for Roger Waters earlier in the week. I had the exact same seats and the sound was crystal clear Probably the best sounding show I have ever seen!!!! And yes Waters was loud especially when he came out for the second half to Play Dark Side of the Moon. They started cranking the volume up during "On the Run" and my chest was thumping. So intense. So I don't blame the Palace for the shitty sound. With that said there is no such thing as a shitty TOOL show. Some are just better than others. I do miss MJK's costumes. I always looked forward to seeing what kind of crazy shit he was going to wear.

Syd
09-25-2006, 08:24 AM
I do miss MJK's costumes. I always looked forward to seeing what kind of crazy shit he was going to wear.

Someone mentioned on one of these internet threads somewhere that this is kind of Tool's "rock" album. And the more I think about it, I agree. The image portrayed on this one is much more the "we are a typical rock band" then anything they ever did before. They always give us a show, remember, all we know about them is what they sell us. And right now we are being sold the 80s concert experience, Tool style. The lights, the lasers, encouraging everyone to light the lighters, the all top hits set list. Maynard in his sunglasses and leather jacket, jeans with the big buckled belt and cowboy hat. I don't think that get up is any less a costume than anything else we've seen. If there is a thread about this somewhere, please direct me, I'd like to know if what others think about this…

ajc2112
09-25-2006, 08:49 AM
This was my first tool concert and the concert was the coolest one I have been to yet. I have been front row and had a meet and greet for mudvayne but that wasn't shit compared to this concert. tool is the greatest band out there and i don't give a shit what anyone says. Maynard was being his usual dick-self. he wanted to wrap it up so he could get back to his porn. Classic. The show was awesome. I didn't really like the acoustics in the palace at first but after stinkfist everything started to become more clear. The tone was great. Adam was dead on all night and being able to see danny move around the skins like that was awesome for me. I am a drummer naturally and he is just kick ass. I've since switched to singing because of Maynard. He has the greatest voice of any lead singer I've ever heard. He can sing, and scream and whisper and do whatever the fuck he wants. The show was awesome. I wish they would have played some of the old stuff like opiate or sweat. But they nailed Wings and 10,000 Days which I never thought they would have played because of the complexady of those pieces. I love tool and I always will, this show just left me hanging for more.

sco999
09-25-2006, 08:50 AM
Someone mentioned on one of these internet threads somewhere that this is kind of Tool's "rock" album. And the more I think about it, I agree. The image portrayed on this one is much more the "we are a typical rock band" then anything they ever did before. They always give us a show, remember, all we know about them is what they sell us. And right now we are being sold the 80s concert experience, Tool style. The lights, the lasers, encouraging everyone to light the lighters, the all top hits set list. Maynard in his sunglasses and leather jacket, jeans with the big buckled belt and cowboy hat. I don't think that get up is any less a costume than anything else we've seen. If there is a thread about this somewhere, please direct me, I'd like to know if what others think about this…

I agree that it is still a costume, but his costumes would always change back in the day. There was no telling what he would be wearing. I have seen 3 shows this album each with the same "Costume". Don't get me wrong I am not complaining, I think it is great, I just miss the random crazy costumes!!! I am starting to get the feeling that this maybe the last tour we get!!! (When they come back in the new year).

Surreal
09-25-2006, 09:31 AM
Man,

We were on main floor, 4th row, section B.

After about the 3rd song (Forty Six & 2), I picked my jaw up off the floor and started screaming like a little school-girl.

First time to see Tool. This was the best concert I've ever been to even compared to The Who, AC/DC, Floyd and all the others whom I got to see in their Prime. The chemistry is just spot on.

The concert was surreal. The only way I can describe it is that these guys were so freakin' cool.

Antcrusher
09-25-2006, 10:54 AM
Syd,

That wasn't a bandage around his arm, it was some kind of electronic device, like a wireless earpiece or something. He's had it on at all the shows. It had a little pack in it that had a light that blinked.

I was at the Toronto show and the girl next to me let me use her binoculars, so I saw it up close.

Syd
09-25-2006, 12:14 PM
Syd,

That wasn't a bandage around his arm, it was some kind of electronic device, like a wireless earpiece or something. He's had it on at all the shows. It had a little pack in it that had a light that blinked.

I was at the Toronto show and the girl next to me let me use her binoculars, so I saw it up close.

Thank you! Glad to know he wasn't hurt. I couldn't see any details from where I was. But it was still fun to watch that man move even at a distance. I read your Toronto review and I thought the audience was a little "whatever" in Detroit too. The whole night had a wierd vibe to it for me. When Maynard talked to everyone before the last song, I thought, of wait, maybe we get a bonus song, but no...

yermammasnutts
09-25-2006, 04:37 PM
BTW, not only did a I get a vid or two, but here are 12 pictures I took. Shove that up your ass Pauly Shore lookin security guard. Enjoy!

http://www.usol.com/~cable/Pics/freeipodpics/misc/Miscpics/pix2/Tool%20Show%20Detroit%2092206/

Pretty good pic's, for having to be sneeky.

Bareni
09-26-2006, 08:55 AM
"Ohio was louder...so was Kansas."


errr.....just realized. They never played in the state of Kansas:) classic.

trixie
09-26-2006, 01:15 PM
2nd best out of 7 shows since 96. I hated the Lateralus tour. It never got loud enough to make my chest rattle or feel like the ceiling would cave in. Just my opinion, and we know how far those go. lol Aside from the State show, the rest of the tour wasn't loud at all.

It was better for me than the Fox show. We were 4th row center and the speakers were on the sides so, it was a fairly quiet show. Plus, there were a few stuck up, pretentious, assfucks that just plain sucked in our row. Fuck you. You know who you are. :)

I had a great time. We sat in the hallway for Isis and people watched. I love the diversity! We only got our tickets on Monday and we ended up with 2nd row, lower bowl, about 3 sections over. Perfect view and loud as fuck. I know it sounded a little muddy and the pauses were weird and all but, it was just fun as fuck! Everyone around us was cool- no stuck up snobs! The whole section was out to have a good time.

Yea, I have my wishes for the old Maynard outfits and undertow/opiate but, it really made me appreciate how far they have come. I didn't love this album til seeing the show. Amazing. It cracks me up when they start Jambi and Maynard does that bird flapping dance. So hot!

The thunderstorm was nuts! It took us forever to find the car, had to use the panic button. Didn't care about waiting the hour to leave. Just sat in my ride and rocked out. I brought a friend with me. She is 45 and loves rock but, never heard of Tool. Her 19 yr old son was jealous she was going. Anyhoo, I have converted her and thank the lord for that! She gets it!! I fuckin wish more people in my life would give them a chance but, whatever. If they did, tickets would be harder to get. :)

Loved it so much we took a trip to Cleveland to see them last nite. Had a few bumps in the road and only caught the 2nd 1/2 but, honestly it was worth it just to see that much. Hoping they hit Florida for the second leg.

dmurf
09-26-2006, 01:35 PM
maynard's first words were difinetly "Lighten up" - that was when Danny showed his basketball jersey.
And, it wasn't 'Kansas was louder' - it was 'even fucking Kansas was louder'. The roof pretty much fell off the place after that.

a great fan
09-26-2006, 03:30 PM
Hey Tool if ur reading sorry the Palace SUCKS... but what can ya do... and next time TURN UP THE BASS i didnt feel the amplitude in the bass during 46n2 or the pot which kinda sucks but u guys fuckin rocked the house anyways. ONE MORE THING... SUPRISE THE CROWD every once in a while with something old school like jerk-off, 4 degress, or anything of the first two albums thanks fellas make sure to come back

chris1981
09-26-2006, 04:51 PM
The music sounded awesone from start to finish, but overall i was disapointed with the show. Maynard pretty muched stayed in the back. I wish he would of interacted with the crowd more than he did. The pre party was the best. We brought the green tent and bbQ. We parked in the very back of the parking lot. The fucking cops parked two spots away from us, so there was no pot smoking, but i did get 4 joints into the show. Bottom line I had a kick ass time.
TOOL is the greatest fucking band ever.

tomatoms
09-26-2006, 10:57 PM
Someone mentioned on one of these internet threads somewhere that this is kind of Tool's "rock" album. And the more I think about it, I agree. The image portrayed on this one is much more the "we are a typical rock band" then anything they ever did before. They always give us a show, remember, all we know about them is what they sell us. And right now we are being sold the 80s concert experience, Tool style. The lights, the lasers, encouraging everyone to light the lighters, the all top hits set list. Maynard in his sunglasses and leather jacket, jeans with the big buckled belt and cowboy hat. I don't think that get up is any less a costume than anything else we've seen. If there is a thread about this somewhere, please direct me, I'd like to know if what others think about this…

i think.. you are wrong. is that ok?

the new material is tool's best stuff to date, and if it weren't, and it were dumbed down rock'n'roll as you say it is, it wouldn't even fucking exist. and neither would the concert. i stick my browned thumb out at the people who think they're critics and just sit at shows and expect to be entertained cuz' they bought tickets, and think they can just turn their nose down and cross their arms and say, 'entertain me, tool'. that's really not how anything works. i myself am a fan of active participation and having done such thing at this show, i enjoyed every fucking second, especially isis. you little internet band bashing cronies get on my nerves. what, is the world here to serve you? absolutely not. get off your ass and make something yourself that's worthy of public presentation, instead of snobbing off at something because it rubs you the wrong way. guess what? it's your fault that you are full of hatred and discontent, not anyone else's.

thank you.

syd, this isn't so much directed at you, but read through the rest of the thread you'll see what i'm getting at.

Oscuh
09-27-2006, 05:24 AM
i stick my browned thumb out at the people who think they're critics and just sit at shows and expect to be entertained cuz' they bought tickets, and think they can just turn their nose down and cross their arms and say, 'entertain me, tool'.

This hit the thumb on the nail, methinks. Think about it, if ISIS sucks so bad, why did TOOL have them on tour? I saw them with Meshuggah(sp?) for the Inside The Outside tour, and while I wasn't too into the scream-metal of Meshuggah, I had to give them a fair shake. No other band is as TOOL as is TOOL. Get over it, that's what makes them so fucking cool. If you want homogeneous music, give me YOUR tickets for TOOL and go see Nickelback or some other hyper mainstream suck-o assrock.

Bottom line is, could you do 1/10th of what those guys do onstage? Probably not, so enjoy the show as is presented instead of bitching about what they didn't do, the venue, the fact that Maynard didn't have on his biker from hell outfit or whatever other sniveling piece of minutae you're going to let get in the way.

Syd
09-27-2006, 06:02 AM
First, of course I'm cool with people who disagree with my point of view, I am NOT an opinion Nazi. But, I think I must have been unclear in my post about the "rock album" theme. I was just trying to comment on a possible concert/costume theme they might be playing with right now. Just saying, hey, I personally doubt that Maynard walks around with that huge belt buckle on when he isn't in the public eye, any more than he walked around with a bra on. I personally loved the look and besides listening to the music my favorite part of the concert was watching Maynard move around on the stage and give us a show. I just felt it was more of a "classic rocker/punker" look than he use to portray. Didn't mean I didn't like it! Plus, it was NOT intended to be a slam or reflection on Tool's MUSIC at all. I could write on and on about how I feel about Tool's music and how much I have listened to them for over ten years. I think 10,000 days is incredible which is why I just had to be at this concert.

HOWEVER, in my earlier review I made some negative comments about the concert but that is what a review is for, to give an honest statement about your personal experience. I wish I would have listened to the other reviewers from previous shows who said the same thing about the floor and got myself different seats before the show, its not like ebay wasn't full of them (plus apparently ticketmaster released great front section seats before the show too.) It's ok to bitch a little about the arena, the crowd around us, the $43 shirts we bought anyway, and that we wished the set list was a little different. Despite our worship, they really aren't gods and they won't strike us down in our sleep!

Oscuh
09-27-2006, 06:15 AM
Syd, my remarks weren't directed at you as much as the others who seem to have nothing in the way of constructive commentary.

And I agree about what the review is for. It's one thing to say, hey, floor seats sucked because of blah blah blah (look at my first post, that's what I did!) I should have read other reviews as well, but hey, by then the tickets were done bought. I think it's more of an issue of people letting certain things detract from the objective point of the experience when they're complaining about subjective things (like $38 shirts, of which I bought one, even though I didn't like shelling out that much cash.)

And for the record, I think this album is more "rock" than metal, so you were right on that point, at least in my mind. ;)

StubAdub78
09-27-2006, 11:00 AM
Columbus OHIO.........at the beginning maynard said .....round on the sides high in the middle......PAY ATTENTION STONERS! O-HI-O

melovetool
09-27-2006, 12:24 PM
This was my first Tool show.
I have a hard time finding the right adjectives to describe what I saw.
I expected a great show from (to me) the most influential, powerful band EVER.
But this went way beyond my expectations.

This is what I saw from sec. 217. And i didn't care what seat i had, I was just grateful to have one.Wasn't concerned with what songs they played, I love all of them. I was totally ready to have their powerful music vibrate my whole body. Tool came out ,that was pretty much all I needed. When they played the first songs though I did think to myself "where are all the lights and stuff i heard so much about?" Then during the build up of Jambi, much to my suprise, I saw the stage EXPLODE into like firey molten lava. Then for the rest of the night i was pretty much mezmorized/ hypnotized by the gigantic, pulsating, glowing orb below me. I kind of looked at the beginning of the show like foreplay, Tool foreplay, Then WHAM they jammed it to us. I loved every second of the show. They could have just hit us with a ton of cool effects at once, but no...they started out slowly with minimal effects and in perfect harmony with the music, eventually built up to a climax. And I love how all the visual images and effects seemed to portray and go with what each song was about. I think the whole show was meant to be watched and absorbed as an artist's perfomance piece. like a beautiful poem, not to be memorized or read through quickly, but to be absorbed and pondered over.Not something to just headbang and rock out too. It left me in awe, and speechless.

Then i came here to read what others thought about this awesome display, but it saddens and dissapoints me to read such negative crap about this. Why the he!! does it matter if they missed a beat at this song or whatever. Personally i didn't see any what you call screw ups. They are just normal dudes like anyone else, I give Maynard much credit for what he did, the poor guy was sick or something, enough to cancel 2 shows, I mean when you call into work because your sick you piss off just your co- workers. He had thousands and thousands of people dissapointed, how do you think that felt? When your sick you probably crawl up in a ball and cry and whine on your couch with your tv remote. I know i do. He Freakin rocked us. They all did. I don't see how you can even complain about anything at that show.

With lyrics like: " embrace my desire to feel the rhythm, to feel conected enough to stop aside and weep like a widow, to feel inspired to fathom the power, to witness the beauty, to bathe in the fountain.With my feet upon the ground i move myself between the sounds and open wide to suck it in , I feel it move across my skin ." Obviously Tool pours their heart and soul out on stage everynight. Tool performs with everything they have.

Did anyone not see that stage!!!???...tell me who else has created something like that..Who, anymore goes above and beyond and walks the extra mile and takes it a step further.
I don't know maybe you couldn't grasp the full magnitude of it from the lower seats.

Thank-you TOOL for that show..totally blew me away. Really, was like one of the coolest/amazing things i've ever seen.

But then what do I know, i'm just a girl from the U.P and we don't have things like malls, a walmart within 50 miles, or high speed internet. And we have to eat squirrels, to survive the harsh winters.

Syd
09-27-2006, 01:16 PM
I don't know maybe you couldn't grasp the full magnitude of it from the lower seats.

BINGO! From the floor you lose the full visual experience.

But, I thought I was going to have a stroke I was so excited when they played Jambi. Wings was beyond explaining. The visual I will always recall from this show is Maynard back in jacket and hat standing at the keyboards singing while Adam stood to the side playing Wings. I couldn't move. Not at all. Not even when it kicked in the guitar riffs and others were headbanging again. I just felt this music going into me and was like, holy crap, they are really playing this. I will always be thankful that I saw them play that live. Then later, Rosetta stoned - I couldn't hold still. Those three songs were amazingly powerful.