I was not at your show last night (I'll be at the one tomorrow night in Denver), but I emailed Mike Daniel (the guy who wrote the review in the Dallas paper) and this was his reply:
Abi,
I'm quite embarrased about the error that you noted below in my review of Tool's show at McFarlin Auditorium last evening, especially since I know the band's output and history quite well. A correction will run in tomorrow's paper regarding it. Thanks for your e-mail.
Mike Daniel
Staff Writer/Copy Editor
The Dallas Morning News
(214) 977-8606
(214) 977-8838 (fax) [email protected]
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From: [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2006 11:40 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Tool Review.
Mike,
I read your review on Tool's show last night, and although it was excellent, their guitarists name is Adam Jones. Danny Carey is the drummer. (Sorry if you've been told this already.) Thanks.
-abi
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Section C, Row Z, middle and to the rear under the first balcony, I'm glad I didn't get squashed, heh. I never realized the overhang was shaking, I was too into the music to notice.
This was my 5th time to see TOOL. My first was in Tulsa, OK of all places back in 1994 for the Undertow tour and it was in a very similar venue (in fact, I had very similar seats; middle and to the rear under an overhang). That show is still the best concert I've ever been to in my life and I've been to some great ones; the bass was so loud that, and I'm not kidding, under the overhang we were being pushed backwards by the air displacement. It was the loudest thing I've ever heard in my life, yet crystal clear at the same time, and they played all of Undertow and most of Opiate; just an amazing night. And as Badgertool stated, the Ft. Worth Convention Center show for Lateralus a few years ago was amazing as well. With that out of the way, this show ranks #3 on my list of 5 and probably only because of the technical difficulties and set list (I loved all the songs, don't get me wrong as there isn't a TOOL song that is bad IMO, but then some of them are just too "radio friendly" and I'd hoped to here a few others, but it was still a great set).
I can't think of much to add to what everyone else has said about the evening other than to state I'm in total agreement with Justin's performance; he seemed to have more energy than anyone there (well, other than Danny, but it is kind've his job to be energetic, heh). I've always admired Justin's playing and began to respect him the last time I saw them in Ft. Worth, but last night blew me away (as does his performance on 10,000 Days; it really is his album it seems, and more power to him). I had no idea some of the riffs and sounds on the new songs were him, I just assumed it was Adam up to his normal trickery. I'm glad Justin is finally assuming a bigger role in the band, it only serves to make them even better (if such a thing is possible).
Anyway, if you have never seen TOOL in concert "get you @ss to Mahs - get you @ss to Mahs - get you @ss to Mahs." You will not regret it, I don't care if you're only a so-so fan of the music, it is an experience, and one you will not soon forget. Great show, wonderful vibe, amazing evening.
I'm pretty much going to have to agree with everything he said...The Patient is what really got me kickstarted (besides hearing The Pot and Jambi Live...that gave me a totally new respect for the songs on the new album)
Also epinephrine_redux, we were both standing next to each other in that row, I was seat 3, Skillet was seat 4...I feel for the poor bastard who was behind me because I'm 6'5" and I know the guy behind me was probably trying to see through my head...heh
Bat country 81, I was wondering what he said to you. How fucking cool is that, to have Adam tell you he was sorry for that. I have to ask: What was up with the Rock Nazi security guards. They were persistent about telling you to "put that away", meaning put your cell phone away so you couldn't get a shot of the band. On our shitty camera phones? Camera phones suck ball sack anyway, what was the big deal? By the way tall security gaurd...I got a shot of the stage anyway asshole!!! Thank you Tool for letting a select thousand experience something that cool with other tried and true Tool fans....
Did anyone feel as if the band was just a bit uneasy with the new tunes. "the Pot" seemed a little forced. I do think it was very cool to see them screw up a bit like all musicsians do form time to time. ( The show was absolutely amazing, so do not think that I am downing the performance, just something I noticed.)
I was a little broke last night and couldn't get one those cool ass black shirts with the ALex Grey artwork, along with the "mini tour" dates on the back. Does any one know how I could get my hands on one, maybe through toolarmy.com or what?
It has been great reading everyone's posts and remembering the experience. I guess it is now my turn.
I won tickets from The Edge and picked them up yesterday about 4:30. I knew that the floor sections were A-E, so I was a shocked to see Sec AA on the tickets. Part of me knew what this meant, but I didn't want to get my hopes up.
My buddy and I went and grabbed a bite to eat and then made our way to the venue at about 6:30. After standing in line for what seemed like forever (I have a new facination for *short* plaid skirts now) the security finally let us in. Does anyone know why the opened up the auditorium only to make us herd into the lobby? Finally, the theater doors open and we make our way down. As soon as I saw the seats in the orchestra pit I knew for sure where Sec AA would be. I was 4 feet from the stage. The dude that mentioned getting hassled over the pick from Adam...he was next to me.
I don't know what else to add to what has already been shared. Adam was awesome, Danny was unreal, Maynard was hypnotic and Justin was beyond words. This was a truely amazing experience for me. This was my first Tool show and I cannot wait for the "big one" later this year.
Last thing....The pre-show music...before the mantra/chanting stuff started, there was some heavier stuff being played that was really heavy on the bass...Does anyone know who that was?
It has been great reading everyone's posts and remembering the experience. I guess it is now my turn.
I won tickets from The Edge and picked them up yesterday about 4:30. I knew that the floor sections were A-E, so I was a shocked to see Sec AA on the tickets. Part of me knew what this meant, but I didn't want to get my hopes up.
My buddy and I went and grabbed a bite to eat and then made our way to the venue at about 6:30. After standing in line for what seemed like forever (I have a new facination for *short* plaid skirts now) the security finally let us in. Does anyone know why the opened up the auditorium only to make us herd into the lobby? Finally, the theater doors open and we make our way down. As soon as I saw the seats in the orchestra pit I knew for sure where Sec AA would be. I was 4 feet from the stage. The dude that mentioned getting hassled over the pick from Adam...he was next to me.
I don't know what else to add to what has already been shared. Adam was awesome, Danny was unreal, Maynard was hypnotic and Justin was beyond words. This was a truely amazing experience for me. This was my first Tool show and I cannot wait for the "big one" later this year.
Last thing....The pre-show music...before the mantra/chanting stuff started, there was some heavier stuff being played that was really heavy on the bass...Does anyone know who that was?
I thought I heard some MEshuggah in there at times.
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I thought I heard some MEshuggah in there at times.
Cool...that is what I thought. I have never heard them but I've read where Tool consider them an influence now and it did seem to have a '10K Days' feel to it.
"Last thing....The pre-show music...before the mantra/chanting stuff started, there was some heavier stuff being played that was really heavy on the bass...Does anyone know who that was?"
I thought they played some Tricky/Massive Attack but that was about all I thought I recognized
Cool...that is what I thought. I have never heard them but I've read where Tool consider them an influence now and it did seem to have a '10K Days' feel to it.
Then of course after the show (and so far every show I've been to) they've played "Insane in the brain" by Cypress Hill...I still laugh each time they do that.
They came out pretty good I think. I was nervous as all hell getting the cam in and taking pics, the security was TIGHT and I don't mean that in a good way. Hope y'all appreciate me risking my neck for these shots! ;)
Still working on editing the audio of the videos I took, stay tuned for more!
They came out pretty good I think. I was nervous as all hell getting the cam in and taking pics, the security was TIGHT and I don't mean that in a good way. Hope y'all appreciate me risking my neck for these shots! ;)
Still working on editing the audio of the videos I took, stay tuned for more!
HAHAHA Dude, I can see myself in your picture. I'm the guy right in the first row with his hands up in the air in several shots. Good pics, I know it was tough getting pictures due to those stingy guards, so great job.
They came out pretty good I think. I was nervous as all hell getting the cam in and taking pics, the security was TIGHT and I don't mean that in a good way. Hope y'all appreciate me risking my neck for these shots! ;)
Still working on editing the audio of the videos I took, stay tuned for more!
thanks.
awesome pictures man, I can see my self in the one looking back towards the back of the balcony, I was in the last row...still a great seat though. I stood on my chair and leaned against the back wall the whole time, so I could see over everyone, and could really feel the bass from the kick.
i don't know if this has been asked yet, but before the show while the music was playing they played a track of two guys talking/arguing about that black metal band. does anyone where i can get this from?
btw: i was secton D - AA - seat 2
mexican guy with big nappy black hair and green shirt :)
... but first time witnessing them was in '98 - my friends and I saw them in San Antonio...
Hehe... Sunken Garden Theater? I was there. What a great show.... on my birthday no less. It was my little brother's first ever concert (TOOL or otherwise) too.
As for comments on last night's show...
1.) As someone already mentioned, the camera Nazis were definitely out in numbers. Anyone going to any of the upcoming shows... be careful while taking pictures. No flash for sure, turn the screen off on your digital cameras, be discreet. I saw ppl being pulled from their seats left and right for taking pics.
2.) I'm not sure if Adam intentionally changed "Eon Blue..." or if he got a little careless, screwed up, and then just went with it... but it was not the same. Still good... but not the same. Then Justin did some experimenting at the beginning of The Patient as well.
3.) From my seat (4th row, 1st balcony, right side), I *REALLY* had a hard time making out what Maynard was saying between songs. It was just too "boomy", but I really kind of expected that. Damn those balcony seats ;)
4.) Maynard's dancing... he was definitely having fun with the show. Several times I noticed him just playfully moving along to the music. Amusing...
5.) One of the "interludes"... I want to say it was before Vicarious.... it was pretty cool to see Adam, Maynard, AND Danny all contributing by playing on their respective keyboards and electronic devices. Only Justin was left to using his regular instrument... with his back to the crowd.
Hmm... maybe more to add later...
Anyway, for my 24th TOOL show, they did not disappoint... (but honestly, when have they ever?) I'd have liked this tour to have a little longer setlist, but it's kinda cool to see them just come out and take a fun, relaxed approach to playing again, instead of the very somber and serious tone of the Lateralus tours. Other than security, and the slightly "boomy" sound from where I was sitting, I have no complaints. Thanks for another great show guys, and I'll see ya in New York in two weeks.
i don't know if this has been asked yet, but before the show while the music was playing they played a track of two guys talking/arguing about that black metal band. does anyone where i can get this from?
btw: i was secton D - AA - seat 2
mexican guy with big nappy black hair and green shirt :)
It is at the end of Mushroomhead's original release of XX. It's this guy calling about an ad in the paper for a black metal band, but he takes black literally, and then just keeps fucking with the guy.
I's muthafuckin evil. I got a long goddamn finger nail scratch a mutherfuckers eye out. I's muthafuckin evil Joe.
You aint shot shit, shot your muthafuckin load in your hand.
yeah it's pretty funny shit, but hard to find now, since Mushroomhead got on a major label. I think I may still have that cd somewhere, but it was scratched so I bought a new one.
It is at the end of Mushroomhead's original release of XX. It's this guy calling about an ad in the paper for a black metal band, but he takes black literally, and then just keeps fucking with the guy.
I's muthafuckin evil. I got a long goddamn finger nail scratch a mutherfuckers eye out. I's muthafuckin evil Joe.
You aint shot shit, shot your muthafuckin load in your hand.
yeah it's pretty funny shit, but hard to find now, since Mushroomhead got on a major label. I think I may still have that cd somewhere, but it was scratched so I bought a new one.
ah thanks. that shit had me laughing pretty hard, and i guess i was the only person around me that was listening to it cause people started looking at me like, "wtf are you laughing at?" it was great..
Last thing....The pre-show music...before the mantra/chanting stuff started, there was some heavier stuff being played that was really heavy on the bass...Does anyone know who that was?
The one song that was reaaaaaaallllllllly heavy on bass, just a little bit before they went on, was a song by Kraftwerk, called Vitamin. My old roommate use to listen to them 24/7
Amazing show. Simply amazing. I don't have much to say that others haven't already said. I was in Section F, row A with my twin brother, and we both swore the balcony was going to come off at any minute. That would have made for a very interesting evening. I think it was great to see them so relaxed and enjoying the crowd. Maybe others saw it in a different way, but they seemed really appreciative.
I can honestly say there were lots of real TOOL fans there. EVERYONE in the auditorium was singing along with every song. There was some crazy energy going on there! Some dude couldn't find his seat so he wedged in between me and the chick next to me until halfway through the patient. He caused a huge ruckuss when he discovered that he wasn't supposed to be there, and kind of killed the patient for me. Other than that, AMAZING show.
The one song that was reaaaaaaallllllllly heavy on bass, just a little bit before they went on, was a song by Kraftwerk, called Vitamin. My old roommate use to listen to them 24/7
Amazing show. Simply amazing. I don't have much to say that others haven't already said. I was in Section F, row A with my twin brother, and we both swore the balcony was going to come off at any minute. That would have made for a very interesting evening. I think it was great to see them so relaxed and enjoying the crowd. Maybe others saw it in a different way, but they seemed really appreciative.
I swear I heard a Sevendust riff in one of the pre-show songs. I know it wasn't them, but there was a guitar riff in there that sounds like it was ripped from them.
Haha, I was on the first balcony, and it sure as shit was shaking at times!
They came out pretty good I think. I was nervous as all hell getting the cam in and taking pics, the security was TIGHT and I don't mean that in a good way. Hope y'all appreciate me risking my neck for these shots! ;)
Still working on editing the audio of the videos I took, stay tuned for more!
I can honestly say there were lots of real TOOL fans there. EVERYONE in the auditorium was singing along with every song. There was some crazy energy going on there! Some dude couldn't find his seat so he wedged in between me and the chick next to me until halfway through the patient. He caused a huge ruckuss when he discovered that he wasn't supposed to be there, and kind of killed the patient for me. Other than that, AMAZING show.
i was sitting right behind you! that motherfucker almost ruined it, almost, but he didnt.
Micro-review from my vantage point (floor, Section D, Row G, Seat 1):
AMAZING.
This was the first time I've seen Tool, and I was completely overwhelmed. I came up from Austin and arrived just in time to hear the first strains of Lost Keys just as I was walking up the outside steps. As I stepped into the auditorium itself, the band kicked into Rosetta Stoned and I had a religious experience for the next 90 minutes. Blame Hofmann!
But I'm sure it sounded great even for those who weren't on psychedelics.
Did anyone else record the show? If so, please PM me.
So basically we are all in agreement that the security was the only thing that kept this from being sheer perfection
btw, section A, row L, seat 7, all the way at the edge
The crowd could have been into it a little better from where I was, but still way more energy in this concert than I expected
Awesome show.
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Fucking amazing experience. The energy was great, that balcony shook pretty fucking hard at the beginning. I was Sec. J, Row C, Seat 1. Great view, I can't imagine there being a bad seat in that place. This was my first Tool concert and it was everything I'd dreamed of and more. They really blew me away by how relaxed they were, and at the same time playing so tightly. It was one sound, one band, not four individual dudes playing different instruments. I have to say the highlight for me was getting to see Danny. All of us who got to see him got to see one of (if not THE) best drummers of all time. The guy dominated, just made your jaw drop watching him. I'll be back for the Fall tour.
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Thanks for the pics operativex. It was a bitch getting cameras in there. I stuffed mine in my shoe, and the security guard scanned that foot TWICE.. I was so nervous, but it didn't go off. I even went and put my camera back in my car and then went back AGAIN for it after I saw they were kinda slack on the metal detectors. Unfortunately I was right next to a guard the whole time, so I didn't get to take anything once I got in with it.
[QUOTE=optimistic-pessimist]Hehe... Sunken Garden Theater? I was there. What a great show.... on my birthday no less. It was my little brother's first ever concert (TOOL or otherwise) too.
That was the one... when he came out face painted white and bra and everything as many have witnessed... just pushing the envelope and first hearing him dedicate Pushit to his son Devo. A lasting experience for me and my friedns and the beginning of our no-stop addiction to Tool.
those PICS you took came out rather well. I had a good laugh when the guy in the NIN shirt was throwing up 'the shocker" in the pic at the end of the show. Strike a pose!
That was the one... when he came out face painted white and bra and everything as many have witnessed... just pushing the envelope and first hearing him dedicate Pushit to his son Devo. A lasting experience for me and my friedns and the beginning of our no-stop addiction to Tool.
Yeah... actually Devo was there. I saw Maynard carrying him around the parking lot and the tour bus after the show. It was kinda cool to see, but it also meant there was no way I was going to interrupt to try to talk to Maynard. Out of all the shows I've been to, I don't think I've ever had as much a chance to have an uninterrupted conversation with him (there was NO one else around, not even security, and the tour bus was completely exposed), but at the same time, it was the worst possible circumstances. Still, a great show and a cool memory. :)
first tool show!! sat in row d blew my fucking mind, the security sucked though he kept shining the flashlight in my eyes. i saw adam shake that guys hand after he got the pick hold on to that shit forever.
I gotta say at least you respected MJK's time with lil Devo. Good on ya man. I know the temptation was there, but you respected the line and didn't cross it.
I gotta say at least you respected MJK's time with lil Devo. Good on ya man. I know the temptation was there, but you respected the line and didn't cross it.
Thanks. Even back then (3rd TOOL show, 5th concert ever) I had enough sense and respect to know how to respect boundaries like that. It was frustrating though... hehe...
I did hear about blair being there, somewhere around the mixing board, probably with his cherished coleman.
Nah. Sans-Coleman. He did have a quite attractive lady at his side, and he was at the mixing board (on the left, facing the stage) for a little. He walked backstage right down the aisle and through the door left of the stage. If you would've looked around you would've seen him (he's pretty fucking hard to miss).
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Great Fuckin Show!!!!!!!!!!! Makes number 11 for me and i think they get better everytime i see em!!!!!!!!!!!! even though pelham in the pouring ass rain is hard to beat!!!!!!!!!! can't wait til fall!!!!!! gonna be another road trip!!
The show was my first Tool concert, got amazing seats; section C row O seat 1-3. Gotta say that every concert, other than Tool, from now on won't be as entertaining as that one was. I love those pics, props on having the balls to take them and I can't wait to see some video and audio! I almost caught the drum head Adam threw, if I could jump 3 inches higher it would be mine, but those people a few rows back in Section D are lucky, enjoy the head! I also had a guy sneak himself next to me for the entire concert which kinda sucked but hey, it's Tool!
Nah. Sans-Coleman. He did have a quite attractive lady at his side, and he was at the mixing board (on the left, facing the stage) for a little. He walked backstage right down the aisle and through the door left of the stage. If you would've looked around you would've seen him (he's pretty fucking hard to miss).
He was also standing out front, although no one seemed to care
