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Old 06-26-2009, 03:19 PM   #1
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Re: 07.19.09 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Energy Solutions

I can't wait!!! I went to Metallica, and the accoustics weren't the best, but they weren't horrible. It just echoes a lot. The E-Center is definitely the better venue, though. Is there going to be an opening band, does anybody know?
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Re: 07.19.09 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Energy Solutions

so you have seen bands play at the energy solutions? i was almost sick when they said they were going to play there just cuz i heard that it had awful acoustics there. but then i was just so happy that they are coming to salt lake on this short tour.
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I didn't think it was as bad as everyone makes it out to be. I think people over-exaggerate how bad it is. Don't get me wrong, it's not the greatest place in the world to hold a concert, but it isn't horrible. According to my brother-in-law, it's not nearly as bad as it was about 10 years ago. For the most part, they fixed much of the acoustic problems by better balancing the sound to all parts of the arena, and by better insulating the roof. One advantage is that when ESA is fully packed (like this show (close to sold out)), it gets LOUD!!! Band, crowd, and all. This will be my third Tool show, and one thing I've realized from my last two, is that there is no such thing as a bad Tool concert. If I had to give the EnergySolutions Arena a rating for sound, I'd have to give it a 6/10. The E-Center is more along the lines of 8.5/10. Go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKAWohyb2xI. It's a clip from the Metallica show. It should KIND OF give you a taste of what it's like. But it's only cell phone quality. It is better in person.

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cool thanks man. it doesnt sound to bad. i cant wait!!!!!
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I have only seen Tool at one other arena and thats here in Idaho at the Idaho Center. The acoustics were amazing both times I saw them there. I cant see how a more expensive arena could sound worse. Im hoping that the acoustics at least meet the Idaho Centers since Im traveling from Boiset to see them in SLC. Even if the acoustics arent the greatest, it wont matter.... ITS TOOL!!!
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I saw Pearl Jam at the Idaho Center in 2000 or 2001; it sounded much better than concerts at ESA, I'm afraid. It's not about the expense of the arena, but the purpose of the design. The Idaho Center is comparable to Utah's E-Center, which was designed as a multi-function, midsized arena. It was specifically contemplated that concerts would be held there, and there are multiple concert arrangements engineered into the building. While not a great arena, the E-Center (and comparably, the Idaho Center) is decent enough for bigger shows ("bigger" on a Utah scale).

The ESA is a sports arena built for basketball and monster truck pulls. I've bitched about it before, I know, but what makes the ESA one of the noisiest arenas in professional basketball is what makes it so lousy for concerts. The volume of the music, coupled with the volume of the crowd, resonate and reverberate forever. After a few minutes, there's a thick, muddy wall of sonic noise through which the music has to travel.

It is a horrible venue for music. I'll be there, of course, but why this concert wasn't booked at USANA Amphitheater, I'll never know.
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Re: 07.19.09 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Energy Solutions

But does anybody know who is opening for Tool? There are many rumors, so I don't take them to heart, but I heard one is King Crimson is doing all the west coast stops... If King Crimson opened, it may just be the best concert in history... It's a nice thought.
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tweek bird is opening for tool on all the non festival dates. i dont think they are that bad for a two piece band.
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Thanks for the info.
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I saw Pearl Jam at the Idaho Center in 2000 or 2001; it sounded much better than concerts at ESA, I'm afraid. It's not about the expense of the arena, but the purpose of the design. The Idaho Center is comparable to Utah's E-Center, which was designed as a multi-function, midsized arena. It was specifically contemplated that concerts would be held there, and there are multiple concert arrangements engineered into the building. While not a great arena, the E-Center (and comparably, the Idaho Center) is decent enough for bigger shows ("bigger" on a Utah scale).

The ESA is a sports arena built for basketball and monster truck pulls. I've bitched about it before, I know, but what makes the ESA one of the noisiest arenas in professional basketball is what makes it so lousy for concerts. The volume of the music, coupled with the volume of the crowd, resonate and reverberate forever. After a few minutes, there's a thick, muddy wall of sonic noise through which the music has to travel.

It is a horrible venue for music. I'll be there, of course, but why this concert wasn't booked at USANA Amphitheater, I'll never know.
Disappointing news, but as I said before, its Tool and its gonna be lovely as usual Im quite sure.
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Yeah, it's a bummer they're playing ESA, but it still kicks all kinds of ass that on a limited tour with as few dates as this one, that SLC gets a show at all.

So really, I ain't bitching.

Can't wait....
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Re: 07.19.09 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Energy Solutions

The only reason they're playing in Salt Lake is so Maynard can get in on some Mormon gang-bangs.
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Probably. Around here all the girls wear this shirt:

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kAI4GIVzvM...mon+tshirt.bmp

But all the rock stars wear this one:

http://www.localheroclothing.com/sit...ormonpussy.jpg
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Re: 07.19.09 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Energy Solutions

Flying in from New York to camp for the weekend and then see them from closer than I ever have before. This is gonna be an incredible weekend. Hope you all enjoy it as much as I will and have in the past. One.
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Lol, i just drove by the venue. You must be one of the 2 dozen or so in line already. 6 hours till show time. Yahhhh!!!!!
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Re: 07.19.09 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Energy Solutions

meerly hours before you guys get 2 c tool and tell us all the setlist :)

but beware, STAY IN THE PARKING LOT!!!! for the opener... unless you like pain before your pleasure
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Really? I checked em out on youyube n thought they might be good. Lets see if they pan out as id like.
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Anybody twittering the show tonight???
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nah. it's 2 dudes singing HIGH ass falsetto. quite annoying.. hopefully you (or me in atlanta) won't have to deal with it too long before the Toolgasm
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Lol, i just drove by the venue. You must be one of the 2 dozen or so in line already. 6 hours till show time. Yahhhh!!!!!
no name you gonna keep us updated?
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I went by the venue an hour or so ago and there were like 6 people in line.

I am bored - chilling in the Hampton Inn. Someone who is in town, call me

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no name you gonna keep us updated?
Yep! I dont do twitter or facebook so i'll either post it here or in the review section if its open. About 3 hrs to go - time 4 foooood.
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I only signed up for Twitter to read the updates from the Tour de France riders, but if I can figure it out, I'll be posting updates and setlists and whatever alcohol drenched stupidness overcomes me: @rmspringer
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sprry75 start learning how to do it now :D
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just walked past the loading area behind venue. 5 huge tour buses n 5 semi's. Didnt see the falling knife bus. Got some pics of it. Nothin exciting, but i discovered a nice mall behind the venue....

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if they play the cover or 3rd eye i will record video n publish under username on utube as jaredhard.
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just walked past the loading area behind venue. 5 huge tour buses n 5 semi's. Didnt see the falling knife bus. Got some pics of it. Nothin exciting, but i discovered a nice mall behind the venue....

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if they play the cover or 3rd eye i will record video n publish under username on utube as jaredhard.
Rockin no_name- thanks and have fun tonight!
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just walked past the loading area behind venue. 5 huge tour buses n 5 semi's. Didnt see the falling knife bus. Got some pics of it. Nothin exciting, but i discovered a nice mall behind the venue....

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if they play the cover or 3rd eye i will record video n publish under username on utube as jaredhard.
Thanks man, much appreciated.

Wouldn't it be awesome if they played "Third Eye" in place of "Wings"? They won't...it'll be the same setlist again...but what if...?
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sprry75 start learning how to do it now :D
Yeah, I think I've got it covered. It's not exactly rocket science. ;)

Now I just need to make sure my phone is charged...work-issued BlackBerry, don't fail me now!
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Thanks man, much appreciated.

Wouldn't it be awesome if they played "Third Eye" in place of "Wings"? They won't...it'll be the same setlist again...but what if...?
That would be cause for a party in my hotel room!!!!
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I just asked the merch ppl n was told they WILL have signed posters! 100$ each. "to be brought out later".
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I just asked the merch ppl n was told they WILL have signed posters! 100$ each. "to be brought out later".
Nice! What's yer impression of the artwork? Look like it's worth the bucks? I'm seriously thinking to go ahead and get a signed one. Bring it home and get it framed proper.
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fuck you, mountain time.
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@rmspringer didn't work on twitter.
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You gotta do it without the "@" symbol.

http://twitter.com/rmspringer
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That didn't work for me either..

EDIT: Didn't see the link, thanks.
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Really? Works for me. Do you guys have accounts on Twitter?
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Really? Works for me. Do you guys have accounts on Twitter?
Yeah, I got it now thanks. Since we're all tool fans here mine is: VisceralAnimus
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