Great to meet Jammindude again, it's been 11 years, and to see Infrared again but technically it's the first time cuz last time we were in the same room together but didn't realize who the other person was.
We should really try and organize a forum get-together before the next show. Meet at a sushi place or something near the venue.
The show itself, man, Dream Theater are too good. It's not even a fair fight. I do hope they come back and play more of the new album cuz my favourite song is The Bigger Picture and that's not being played right now. I don't hold Space-Dye Vest in nearly as high-regard as a lot of fans, but I do enjoy it, and the live version was great. It's very powerful when the whole band comes in.
For me, the star was James. My only issue with him over the years has been his stage presence, but on this tour, and starting on the last one, I feel he's doing much better in that aspect. The last notes of Illumination Theory when he unisons with JP are breathtaking to say the least.
I thought the crowd was great, which is always a concern for me cuz Vancouverites are just too passive, almost Japanese-like when it comes to concerts, but everyone was singing and into it the whole night.
I actually didn't even feel compelled to take photos or video this time, I just enjoyed everything about it. The intermission video with all the Youtube clips was awesome, especially, the Satch/Vai/JP one, that's my favourite.
I love the new Majesty guitar and I'd say white is my favourite colour for it. I finally got to meet JM after so many years I almost crapped my pants when he came out cuz he's so enigmatic. I really wish I would have brought my 1st edition of the Lifting Shadows to get signed. Dammit.
Great. Effing. Show.