I have been in a read-only mode for a while, and not even read to avoid spoilers for some time
For this time I've decided to travel somewhere to Europe to catch an evening with DT. Of course I'll also come to Moscow show, but they'll play a really bad venue in terms of sound. The worst option, to tell the truth
Anyway, I may criticize Moscow venues a lot, and that not the subject now.
For the first experience I was frozen by the cold wind, while trying to collect my tickets - it was a long and dumb process. But after all - here I'm in Gasometer Hall, already huge crowded, watching the screensaver with the DT-album artwork. My wife said I may go insane whatever I'd like to, while she's gonna to see the show from a more calm place. Luckily waiting didn't last long - the
False Awakening Suite starts, with the animation based on all artworks. The next...
I've never believe that 3 hours can pass this fast! It was absolutely incredible. It was the best sound at DT gig that I ever heard - perfect loundness and balance of each instrument. I didn't knew the setlist (except for one huge spoiler) so it was even more exiting. The entire
Trail of Tears was a kind of shock - unbelievable that I really see guys playing the song. The first act passed in a blink of an eye, even with all its epic tracks. I wish to hear
Bridges in the Sky instead of
On the Backs of Angles, but it was impressive anyway!
In the intermission they play a mix of funny videos from youtube. Good joke for all who knows
The second act start without warning with
The Mirror. I'm not a big fan of Awake, so mostly I hope that the album sequence will be repeated. And it did!
Lie!!! _That_ was in impression! One of my DT favorites, and you know what? James sang it outstandingly good! yay!
After that James had announced that they have two anniversaries this year - 20 years of Awake and 15 of SFAM, so the second act will be a tribute to these albums, leaving my WTFed. And what about 10 years of 8V, Cap'n??? Honestly, it'll be much better for me to hear more from 8V than from Awake. Including
Octavarium song itself of course! But unfortunately, there weren't a single song from 8V. How unfair!
Back to the gig - after 2 more songs there were it! The great, the spoiled (btw, Henry, you did it!)
Space-Dye Vest. It is really magical song. The only one which make the crown quite for a moment. Magical, heart-braking... It way more touching live than I can imagine! After that - the only new song in the second part - epical
Illumination Theory. The live playing only confirm that it is the best song of the new album! And now - encore. Fully consist of SFAM. I wish it were the entire SFAM, but it was the third hour of the show, and guys have become tired. I've noticed, that singing at the end of the show not easy for James. May be that's a reason why the play
Dance of Eternity. Several minutes of musical madness!
What can I say - it was the best DT show I've attend. Perfect sound, huge screen, cameras and animation. Again, to see JLB, JP, JR, JMX and MM live is a great experience. I really missed it
They all in a great form and perform they best. Can't wait to see them again in Moscow!
