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07-11-2007, 02:34 PM

Its been a couple days since that experience all of us here were lucky enough to have shared. I'm still elated and humbled by the memory of the evening.
I completely loved the 24th show and stand by my previous postings regarding.
The biggest difference between the 9th and 24th show was certainly the degree of connection exchanged between the band and the audience. For many reasons it felt to me that the synergy was compounded ten fold on the 9th.
Love and compassion were freely flowing for the vast majority of the experience (minus the few incidents with the alpha male shills, and talkative teeniboppers).
I've read all the post's here and the one that struck me most was the one with the opinion that it may be Justins/Tools last tour etc.
I too noticed the prolonged thank you and farewell from Justin. I can only pray we have been misled by such an appreciative exit from that stage. With a little luck that was but only a heartfelt acknowledgement of positive vibrations and the connection shared by all (well most).
I must admit that I was one of the confused when Flood began. For a few moments I was actually considering the possibility that we were witnessing new material as tool is quite open about the fact that they compose for future albums while playing live.
It all begins with the little segues they build night after night that link one song to the next live.
I refuse to pick a favorite show of my 4, as they all have their own special place in my heart. Yet, this show was the one that created the biggest connection with all present.
It was almost like a communing. Energy/synergy like that is something most people never experience! And for having been present to bathe in that type of atmosphere we are all most lucky and fortunate...
I pray they come back around this way before next February when this tour ends,

A MESSAGE TO TOOL: For the love of god please continue with what you guys so boldly and brilliantly do!

I feel soooo INSPIRED!!! THANK YOU BOYS

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Old 07-11-2007, 02:34 PM   #41
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Re: 2007/07/09 - Hamilton, ON - Copps Coliseum

Its been a couple days since that experience all of us here were lucky enough to have shared. I'm still elated and humbled by the memory of the evening.
I completely loved the 24th show and stand by my previous postings regarding.
The biggest difference between the 9th and 24th show was certainly the degree of connection exchanged between the band and the audience. For many reasons it felt to me that the synergy was compounded ten fold on the 9th.
Love and compassion were freely flowing for the vast majority of the experience (minus the few incidents with the alpha male shills, and talkative teeniboppers).
I've read all the post's here and the one that struck me most was the one with the opinion that it may be Justins/Tools last tour etc.
I too noticed the prolonged thank you and farewell from Justin. I can only pray we have been misled by such an appreciative exit from that stage. With a little luck that was but only a heartfelt acknowledgement of positive vibrations and the connection shared by all (well most).
I must admit that I was one of the confused when Flood began. For a few moments I was actually considering the possibility that we were witnessing new material as tool is quite open about the fact that they compose for future albums while playing live.
It all begins with the little segues they build night after night that link one song to the next live.
I refuse to pick a favorite show of my 4, as they all have their own special place in my heart. Yet, this show was the one that created the biggest connection with all present.
It was almost like a communing. Energy/synergy like that is something most people never experience! And for having been present to bathe in that type of atmosphere we are all most lucky and fortunate...
I pray they come back around this way before next February when this tour ends,

A MESSAGE TO TOOL: For the love of god please continue with what you guys so boldly and brilliantly do!

I feel soooo INSPIRED!!! THANK YOU BOYS

Last edited by Scohnie; 07-11-2007 at 05:49 PM.. Reason: error/typo
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07-11-2007, 04:24 PM

Aside from all the beautiful things we've all mentioned, this will be a concert also remembered for assholes taking flash photos and booing Big Business. From what we read, Montreal was flawless in that field, perfect manners. I'm fairly sure that's why Coady didn't go on for Lateralus, and we got one song less.
Be polite and respect people for their art, if not, you do not belong there, no matter who you are. You do not even have to like the music to respect it. It doesn't matter what sort of scene you grew up in, or if you ''just came along with your friends''. It's just a mutual understanding of all people there.
This is ART, and if you do not take it for that, you will feel out of place.
You know what they do when you take flash photos in a museum environment when you are told not to, they kick you out. And if I were the volunteer Art Historian working that shift,and the person was half as irritating as the supposed Tool fans, that person would also recieve a side order of forehead while they're being escorted out. Because you payed to see it, it does NOT mean you could treat it any way you want. Simple.
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Re: 2007/07/09 - Hamilton, ON - Copps Coliseum

Aside from all the beautiful things we've all mentioned, this will be a concert also remembered for assholes taking flash photos and booing Big Business. From what we read, Montreal was flawless in that field, perfect manners. I'm fairly sure that's why Coady didn't go on for Lateralus, and we got one song less.
Be polite and respect people for their art, if not, you do not belong there, no matter who you are. You do not even have to like the music to respect it. It doesn't matter what sort of scene you grew up in, or if you ''just came along with your friends''. It's just a mutual understanding of all people there.
This is ART, and if you do not take it for that, you will feel out of place.
You know what they do when you take flash photos in a museum environment when you are told not to, they kick you out. And if I were the volunteer Art Historian working that shift,and the person was half as irritating as the supposed Tool fans, that person would also recieve a side order of forehead while they're being escorted out. Because you payed to see it, it does NOT mean you could treat it any way you want. Simple.
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07-13-2007, 01:48 AM

^^ No disagreements here either!!!

Good show, no, awesome show. Some have mentioned the 2001 ACC show and I fully agree. Those that were there know the deal. My 6th time, but I couldn't rank the shows in any particular order, it's like trying to choose which one of your kids you love the most. Each time is an awakening, even if it's an extra 10 second jam or a new Maynard-ism. Flood was undoubtedly the highlight, I know it's a laboured point but it would be nice if they'd go back into the archives every once in a while. There is a noticeable generation gap in the fanbase, makes me feel old at age 32, even makes me feel a little OGT :). I feel for all the folks on the floor who want to enjoy the show in a mosh-free environment, it's a little 1990's. Let it go.

Other then that, I wish someone had bought the tickets I posted. I was forced to sell them to a greasy scalper for $30.00, and took a $130.00 bath in the process. Flood made it all better. :) Stay safe and healthy everyone ( except for those two wasted douchebags who were holding onto each other and smashing into people on the mezzanine before the show, lucky you're not eating through a straw. Oh, and the 10,000 days camera people. One of these days Maynard will walk off the stage mid-song and your best friend will be pulling that camera out of your bumhole ) and hopefully we'll have another Canadian date to enjoy together.
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Re: 2007/07/09 - Hamilton, ON - Copps Coliseum

^^ No disagreements here either!!!

Good show, no, awesome show. Some have mentioned the 2001 ACC show and I fully agree. Those that were there know the deal. My 6th time, but I couldn't rank the shows in any particular order, it's like trying to choose which one of your kids you love the most. Each time is an awakening, even if it's an extra 10 second jam or a new Maynard-ism. Flood was undoubtedly the highlight, I know it's a laboured point but it would be nice if they'd go back into the archives every once in a while. There is a noticeable generation gap in the fanbase, makes me feel old at age 32, even makes me feel a little OGT :). I feel for all the folks on the floor who want to enjoy the show in a mosh-free environment, it's a little 1990's. Let it go.

Other then that, I wish someone had bought the tickets I posted. I was forced to sell them to a greasy scalper for $30.00, and took a $130.00 bath in the process. Flood made it all better. :) Stay safe and healthy everyone ( except for those two wasted douchebags who were holding onto each other and smashing into people on the mezzanine before the show, lucky you're not eating through a straw. Oh, and the 10,000 days camera people. One of these days Maynard will walk off the stage mid-song and your best friend will be pulling that camera out of your bumhole ) and hopefully we'll have another Canadian date to enjoy together.
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07-13-2007, 10:00 AM

yeah I almost took a bath on tickets too....got lucky through this site though.

I agree with whoever posted earlier about Maynard being a little more eccentric and prickish lately....which sucks...but oh well. I keep hearing that "he's just concentrating" when he's got his back turned. The guys is a fucking rock star for Christ's sake.....he should be able to sort out signing to an audience.

Who cares though really cause they were completely amazing. Surgeons of rock for sure.
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Re: 2007/07/09 - Hamilton, ON - Copps Coliseum

yeah I almost took a bath on tickets too....got lucky through this site though.

I agree with whoever posted earlier about Maynard being a little more eccentric and prickish lately....which sucks...but oh well. I keep hearing that "he's just concentrating" when he's got his back turned. The guys is a fucking rock star for Christ's sake.....he should be able to sort out signing to an audience.

Who cares though really cause they were completely amazing. Surgeons of rock for sure.
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07-13-2007, 08:38 PM

Simply perfect. The 24th couldn't even hold a candle up to this one. Easily one of the better Tool shows I've been to.

Some pics for you: http://hawaiianpig.pfordee.com/tooljul9th/

And a buddy of mine found the kids in the hall cover on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOGqmLfFmXk

The crowd was just SO much more into it, and it made it feel that much more special. If they don't end up touring again for another 5 years, I'd be able to handle it thanks to this show.
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Re: 2007/07/09 - Hamilton, ON - Copps Coliseum

Simply perfect. The 24th couldn't even hold a candle up to this one. Easily one of the better Tool shows I've been to.

Some pics for you: http://hawaiianpig.pfordee.com/tooljul9th/

And a buddy of mine found the kids in the hall cover on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOGqmLfFmXk

The crowd was just SO much more into it, and it made it feel that much more special. If they don't end up touring again for another 5 years, I'd be able to handle it thanks to this show.
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07-13-2007, 08:57 PM

Justin was amazing durring 10,000 days
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07-14-2007, 07:04 PM

5th time now..
I shed tears when I heard Flood start, after many years of wait.
Best show I've seen them put on that I've attended so far.

Why is the world so blind?
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Re: 2007/07/09 - Hamilton, ON - Copps Coliseum

5th time now..
I shed tears when I heard Flood start, after many years of wait.
Best show I've seen them put on that I've attended so far.

Why is the world so blind?
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07-16-2007, 05:18 AM

Wow, I'm glad everyone feels the same way. That was my 6th Tool show and I was dying for this review section to be posted because I felt the energy that night. Incredible performance, the best yet and the light show was out of this world. Agreed the beginning of Rosetta Stoned was inaudible, but the rest of the song was phenominal.

Flood was just too much. After every song I watched the crowd and everyone was just looking at eachother in amazment. I got the feeling too that we may never see them again, but I've already started crossing my fingers.

Thank you Tool.
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Re: 2007/07/09 - Hamilton, ON - Copps Coliseum

Wow, I'm glad everyone feels the same way. That was my 6th Tool show and I was dying for this review section to be posted because I felt the energy that night. Incredible performance, the best yet and the light show was out of this world. Agreed the beginning of Rosetta Stoned was inaudible, but the rest of the song was phenominal.

Flood was just too much. After every song I watched the crowd and everyone was just looking at eachother in amazment. I got the feeling too that we may never see them again, but I've already started crossing my fingers.

Thank you Tool.
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07-16-2007, 08:16 AM

Big Business opened and they kicked ass (Just like they said they were going to when some fucktards started booing them). The drummer is crazy awesome. I will be getting their album soon for sure.

The smell of pot was everywhere, which added a nice warm familiar sensation. It reminded me of when I used to get high as hell and put on my headphones and space out (and in) to Tool. Like Dimebag said, they didn't really play too much from 10,000 Days which I didn't really mind. Flood was awesome! All the screens would intermittently show water falling and it looked sooo freaking real.. They played Lateralus, which blew me away, I really got into that song.. I remember looking around the entire builiding and seeing everyone on their feet into the show... I tried to imagine what that would look like as an Alex Gray painting.. all those souls... anyways..

Adam was his usual relativley still self. Maynard was up in the back doing his weird (yet awesome) poses and knee/back bends and singing very well. Danny was a fucking machine as only he can be. And I have a new found interest and respect for Justin, he was rocking out, whiping his hair around and really into the whole thing.. the best was when he had a roadie come out and give him a couple beers which he then promptly chugged in no time flat after 'cheersing' the crowd.

At the end when they finished the crowd went INSANE and the building was shaking, you could almost see the energy in the air. I hope they do tour again and I am able to see them. The whole thing certainly enriched and inspired me to a new level.

Thanks for the great show guys!



**Does anyone have any more pics of the concert? I would greatly appreciate it if you could post them as I wasn't able to get my camera in. Thanks!!**
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Re: 2007/07/09 - Hamilton, ON - Copps Coliseum

Big Business opened and they kicked ass (Just like they said they were going to when some fucktards started booing them). The drummer is crazy awesome. I will be getting their album soon for sure.

The smell of pot was everywhere, which added a nice warm familiar sensation. It reminded me of when I used to get high as hell and put on my headphones and space out (and in) to Tool. Like Dimebag said, they didn't really play too much from 10,000 Days which I didn't really mind. Flood was awesome! All the screens would intermittently show water falling and it looked sooo freaking real.. They played Lateralus, which blew me away, I really got into that song.. I remember looking around the entire builiding and seeing everyone on their feet into the show... I tried to imagine what that would look like as an Alex Gray painting.. all those souls... anyways..

Adam was his usual relativley still self. Maynard was up in the back doing his weird (yet awesome) poses and knee/back bends and singing very well. Danny was a fucking machine as only he can be. And I have a new found interest and respect for Justin, he was rocking out, whiping his hair around and really into the whole thing.. the best was when he had a roadie come out and give him a couple beers which he then promptly chugged in no time flat after 'cheersing' the crowd.

At the end when they finished the crowd went INSANE and the building was shaking, you could almost see the energy in the air. I hope they do tour again and I am able to see them. The whole thing certainly enriched and inspired me to a new level.

Thanks for the great show guys!



**Does anyone have any more pics of the concert? I would greatly appreciate it if you could post them as I wasn't able to get my camera in. Thanks!!**
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07-18-2007, 02:01 PM

My fourth time seeing Tool, never disappointing. Sound was weak at times in my section, 215 at the back, not a great arena for acoustics so you can't blame the boys. They truly are the kings at what they do. I just hope for the chance to catch em again before they go on haitus.
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Re: 2007/07/09 - Hamilton, ON - Copps Coliseum

My fourth time seeing Tool, never disappointing. Sound was weak at times in my section, 215 at the back, not a great arena for acoustics so you can't blame the boys. They truly are the kings at what they do. I just hope for the chance to catch em again before they go on haitus.
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