Just came back from Katowice... Oh Man, what a day and what an evening ! We've arrived in Katowice somewhere around 1 pm. We've had a lot of time until the start of the show, so we decided to hang out around the city. To our surprise, we've met JR himself ! He was having a lunch with his wife and daughter I believe and some polish friends. Didn't want to interrupt, but as soon as they've spotted us, they asked us to come by. We had a little talk, made some pics. He's a great guy really, and very patient and funny as well. He asked me how am I and when I told him I'm psyched to see DT he said something like "Oh, are they playing here tonight ?". Definitely made my day
I was standing in front of JP, somethinglike in the 5 row. And DT were great. It was my 3rd gig, but for sure it was the best one. Great setlist (was hoping for LtL too, it's soooo epic, I nearly cried during last sections), perfect playing (ok, MM screwed up during LTL, but it's a minor stuff). They look like they are much happier than they were during Progressive Nation 2009. Especially JLB - he was really enjoying every minute of the gig. And by the way, his singing was great, the only thing that wasn't as good as his overall performance were those notes leading up to F#. Apart from that, great work.
Mangini had a great welcome from Polish fans. He really looked like he was amazed by that. Speaking of him, I dunno if he has enough stamina to play set that long yet. After his drum solo he already seemed a little tired
Maybe JP should take him on a gym ?
Since I'm trying to be a guitar player - to me JP's playing was the most interesting aspect. He nailed everything absolutely effortless. He makes things such as Fatal Tragedy solo so easy ! Some bluesy improv during PS 2nd verse and the extended middle part in TCOT were beautiful. I also love his new JPXI guitars !
Overall, had a great time and of course it was the best gig I've been to. I made some photos and short videos, but security was always telling everybody to put the cameras away.
I had to film this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQv-B2U-INI As soon as I get some sleep (haven't slept for 33 hours
) I'll check if something from the other clips me and my bro made are good enough to upload.
Cheers everyone !