Virtual Light

First Tool show for me, Rear Mezzanine, K5 and 7, unscalped (yes!) -- God, I can't believe the view I had of Danny and Maynard, and Danny has officially taken over top active drummer spot for me ahead of Mike Portnoy...aside from "Rosetta Stoned," which I think is tough anyway to translate live, the vocals and instrumental mix was perfect, didn't even need earplugs...amazed at how tight the band is live, I really didn't catch any mistakes whatsoever...really loved the instrumental opening to "Sober"..."New Fucking York -- there'll be more swearing in this show, hope you're not offended" and "What can we say besides fuck? Poop." and "That about covers it" before the start of "Ænema"... Justin looked the most relaxed and genuinely happy to see the fans, but I loved Danny's bow at the finale (and, in fact, the genuine camaraderie of the band)...off to bed now, definite 9.5 out of 10, finally got to see my favorite band live!