Dream Theater

Salt Lake 9/30/11
October 01, 2011 6:11:55 AM UTC Post #31

All I have to say is WOW what an awesome show

October 01, 2011 6:42:55 AM UTC Post #32

Now that was worth the wait. These guys just get better and better, what a great concert. I think this is the best light show I've seen them have on stage, the lights were sensational and really highlighted the songs very well. What can I say about Mangini? Actually I can't say anything because I am speechless after watching him. You have to see him in action to understand what a freak of nature he is. The hand and arm speed is blinding. What he does with each arm/hand is boggling. Holy crap I think we were all mesmerized during his solo thinking no way. But I saw it, I believe it, and it has to be one of the best drum solos I've ever seen. For those of you who said to skip the solo in the setlist, um, you don't want to skip it.

We got Setlist A, for lack of better words, with Outcry/UAGM. I wanted so bad to get the Breaking all Illusions/encore list but Outcry was actually very good. Some others that I thought were done perfectly were The Great Debate, Endless Sacrifice, The Ytse Jam and Fatal Tragedy. I also thought it was a nice touch on the acoustic tracks of The Silent Man and Beneath the Surface.

All in all, great show. The guys looked great with a lot of energy.

October 01, 2011 6:44:07 AM UTC Post #33

Where were you sitting chiefsdawg?

October 01, 2011 7:36:04 AM UTC Post #34

Wow. Just wow. I don't even know what to say. I just want to make sure each and every member of the band understands how much the SLC fans appreciate you coming to town. Your music truly moves me, and I'll see you perform every chance I get. Thanks for a tremendous show, and the venue was perfect. James worked the place like it was a dive bar, rather than a stadium. Something, I'm sure, we all enjoyed a great deal.

October 01, 2011 3:24:53 PM UTC Post #35

@solitaryshell: well I was sitting row 2 four seats in from the left side, where were you at?

October 01, 2011 5:46:53 PM UTC Post #36

Im still blown away at how awesome this show was!!! me and my girlfriend stayed after and met all the guys. They were all so great to stop and have their picture taken or sign an autograph. I had my picture taken with James Labrie and even though Im 40 years old, I felt like a little kid standing next to my idol! Mike Mangini was so freakin' awesome during the show and after when he stopped to talk to us. They all shook my hand and were very cool.

October 01, 2011 6:50:25 PM UTC Post #37

I was in the tenth row pretty much center. Would like to have been closer but still had a great view.

October 01, 2011 11:11:46 PM UTC Post #38

I pretty much agree with everyone else's posts. Amazing. I couldn't get my head around what I'd just seen walking out of that place. I was so high from the show I made it all the way home back to Boise afterwards. Incredible. Amazing. The utmost in entertainment! I love this band!

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