Chicago was perfect.

Tumn · March 3rd, 2006, 12:10 AM

That is all.

Thank you Opeth for putting on one of the best sounding and performed shows ever.

Detric · March 3rd, 2006, 08:47 AM

Setlist?

dolphz · March 3rd, 2006, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tumn

That is all.

Thank you Opeth for putting on one of the best sounding and performed shows ever.

Couldn't agree more! Great show, and I had great seats also. I took my 12-year old son (his first concert) and he was amazed! My only complaint was the four idiots behind me that kept yelling "Show us some t1ts!!"

through the last half of the show. Ruined a perfect night. Who yells this to a band of guys at a metal show!?? I had just told my son that usually metal fans are decent people, I expect these kind of idiots at a White Sox game, not an Opeth show.

Anyways - great show Opeth...and I'm going with my wife to see them in Milwaukee tonight (I wanted to see Devy and DT also!)...

Detric · March 3rd, 2006, 09:10 AM

Seats? What the hell? You sit down and watch Opeth in America?

WinterSonnet · March 3rd, 2006, 09:14 AM

Not in the concerts I went to in NC- no seats there.

Kenneth R. · March 3rd, 2006, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Detric

Seats? What the hell? You sit down and watch Opeth in America?

this is one of the 3 Chronology dates where Opeth does a longer set including songs not played on the other dates, and these shows are seated.

Detric · March 3rd, 2006, 09:23 AM

Wow! Ive never been to a concert, with seats. I prefer standing up. Would be pretty hard to headbang otherwise, wouldnt it?

deltarider99 · March 3rd, 2006, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by dolphz

Couldn't agree more! Great show, and I had great seats also. I took my 12-year old son (his first concert) and he was amazed! My only complaint was the four idiots behind me that kept yelling "Show us some t1ts!!"

through the last half of the show. Ruined a perfect night. Who yells this to a band of guys at a metal show!?? I had just told my son that usually metal fans are decent people, I expect these kind of idiots at a White Sox game, not an Opeth show.

Anyways - great show Opeth...and I'm going with my wife to see them in Milwaukee tonight (I wanted to see Devy and DT also!)...

Hey! I saw you guys there! It was very cool to take your son there, definitely looked like he was enjoying "Demon of the Fall!"

I was right next to those guys.....I think they had just a little too much to drink. I blame the waitresses walking around taking drink orders...

How long did you wait in line to get seats?

Goodyear · March 3rd, 2006, 09:44 AM

Best...Show...Ever! I've seen Opeth a few times and this BY FAR was the greatest performance I've seen from them or anyone else for that matter.

Lightning05 · March 3rd, 2006, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Detric

Wow! Ive never been to a concert, with seats. I prefer standing up. Would be pretty hard to headbang otherwise, wouldnt it?

It was very weird that there were seats. It is not something that is usual and I did not like it since it meant that less people could get up close and there was no way to headbang or mosh. Kindof silly if you ask me.

Anywho, Opeth sounded great! Right after Under the Weeping Moon Mikael was so funny, especially when he told that one guy to shut up

I was behind the sound board (so in the middle right above the pit) almost right by the railing (there were 2 larger guys in front of me that weren't budging) but there was a gap between them so I was able to see everything in perfect view. Anyone else in that general area?

dolphz · March 3rd, 2006, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deltarider99

Hey! I saw you guys there! It was very cool to take your son there, definitely looked like he was enjoying "Demon of the Fall!"

I was right next to those guys.....I think they had just a little too much to drink. I blame the waitresses walking around taking drink orders...

How long did you wait in line to get seats?

We did the "Pas the Line" thing. If you eat dinner there, two entrees, you get to go right in when the doors open. I wouldn't do that for myself, but I wanted to make sure my son got to be somewhere where he could see. By the way, yes he was VERY excited when they played Demon. He's a drummer also, so he dug the drum solo too! So you were on the right side?
What was the highlight for you? Aside from seeing my son headbang to Opeth, I would have to say White Cluster!

Puzzlebox · March 3rd, 2006, 10:40 AM

I won't be attending any shows but March 11th in Eugene, as i live in Eugene. I am hoping that they try out some material that they will play at the Chronology show on us, like Black Rose Immortal or anything else they want to try out. But if they play White Cluster like i hear they have been, i will die a happy man!

saut · March 3rd, 2006, 10:43 AM

what's with people not posting setlists when discussing shows?

Detric · March 3rd, 2006, 10:45 AM

Is this the correct setlist?

01. Under The Weeping Moon
02. The Night And The Silent Water
03. The Amen Corner
04. White Cluster
05. The Leper Affinity
06. A Fair Judgement
07. Deliverance
08. Windowpane
09. Closure
10. Ghost Of Perdition
11. The Baying Of The Hounds
12. The Grand Conjuration
Encore:
13. Demon Of The Fall

Or is this amazing setlist, only played in NY?

Kenneth R. · March 3rd, 2006, 10:48 AM

that was NY unless they are all the same. I don't know.

Tumn · March 3rd, 2006, 10:50 AM

That's the setlist, it was the same as New York. It would have been great if they did different sets, but it was still fucking amazing none the less.

Detric · March 3rd, 2006, 10:53 AM

Shit, you guys are fucking lucky. I hope they will play that setlist on Wacken as well, but I dont think the chances are that high.

Pate · March 3rd, 2006, 11:44 AM

Wow, I was really close to you guys.

I was on the right, smashed right up against the back railing in front of the people eating. I was next to the tall dude with long red hair, if that helps anybody.

It was an incredible show. Simply reading the setlist did not do the show justice. It had to be experienced.

The only bad thing was the House of Lies not having near enough seating available, which led to 80% of the crowd being smashed together in a very tight space.

KaptainKrude · March 3rd, 2006, 12:13 PM

"What do you mean there's seats?"
"Can you read?"
"Uh, yeah..."
"Well, look at your fucking ticket."
"So?"
"See where it says Limited Seating?"
"Yeah, so?"
"If you wanted a SEAT that badly you should have had your mommmy drop you off a few hours earlier."

I swear, half of the whining little girls behind me spent most of the show either screaming for songs that weren't going to get played (Thankfully Akerfeldt put an early end to the shitheads screaming for Black Rose Immortal.) or complaining that they didn't get a seat and had to stand. Nut up, you candy-ass bitches. My money says that in your concert-attending careers you will willingly stand longer for less.

After I cleared security and had my ticket scanned I checked the floor...seats gone. Fine, I expected that to be the case... so my friend and I camped out behind the sound board. Ended up being a great place, and probably one of the better spots in the house in terms of the way things sounded. Very clean, very clear mix. The downside... well, let's just say that some people in the vicinity of where I was could use a lengthy lesson in hygene. Someone within smelling distance reeked like they'd not bathed in weeks, and to compound things someone was regularly dropping ass throughout the night. Bottle that shit up and save it for later...or at least have the decency to save it for the bathroom.

Excellent show somewhat marred by a few handfuls of not-so-intelligent people.

ghostofmother · March 3rd, 2006, 12:32 PM

Chicago show fucking rocked! I agree with earlier posts- lots of nasty ass dropping and completely useless/random comments from the crowd. Mikael was hilarious! I can't believe how much he bantered back and forth with us. It was basically open discussion with him at times. I also agree that the seats on the floor sucked. I saw quite a few people just sitting down there the whole time, while I was heading banging my ass off way behind them- would have loved a more crowded/active floor for the real fans to go nuts on. But as far as the band went, they were dead on and fucking blew us away, Great job guys- come back real soon.

Anybody know where to get recordings of any of these shows? Specifically the Chicago show?? Please post up if you do.

Tumn · March 3rd, 2006, 12:46 PM

I saw a videocamera above the sound booth, but I think that's just for the House of Blues to show it on their tv screens during the performance.

I yelled out Bloodbath a few times, but I always do just for fun.

capbob · March 3rd, 2006, 12:53 PM

Mike even commented on how some people thought that the New York setlist was shit. He also said the performance should go in the guinness book of world records for being the longest death metal set. 2.5 hours!!

Forest of Åsatrú · March 3rd, 2006, 01:09 PM

People are just pissed off that they're never going to play BRI live...ever.

Dee Snarl · March 3rd, 2006, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by capbob

Mike even commented on how some people thought that the New York setlist was shit. He also said the performance should go in the guinness book of world records for being the longest death metal set. 2.5 hours!!

Pssh, I saw Hate Eternal play for a good 5 hours once...

At least it seemed like it...

Embalmer · March 3rd, 2006, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lightning05

I was behind the sound board (so in the middle right above the pit) almost right by the railing (there were 2 larger guys in front of me that weren't budging) but there was a gap between them so I was able to see everything in perfect view. Anyone else in that general area?

It might have been me in front of you. I was right behind the sound board towards the left side and I'm 6'6". We were hoping that we were early enough to get seats, but as we walked in they were filled. There couldn't have been more than 150 chairs anyway and everyone stood as soon as they came on stage. I agree about the seating arrangement - I think Opeth was trying to be kind since it was a long set, but they underestimate the staying power of a young audience. Most Dream Theater shows last longer than last night's!

March 3rd, 2006, 12:10 AM	#1 (permalink)
Tumn baptized in blood Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Washington, USA Posts: 4,167	Chicago was perfect. That is all. Thank you Opeth for putting on one of the best sounding and performed shows ever.

March 3rd, 2006, 08:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
Detric Banned Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Stralia`! Posts: 1,393	Setlist? __________________ Stephen Robert Irwin. 1962 - 2006. R.I.P

March 3rd, 2006, 09:10 AM	#4 (permalink)
Detric Banned Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Stralia`! Posts: 1,393	Seats? What the hell? You sit down and watch Opeth in America? __________________ Stephen Robert Irwin. 1962 - 2006. R.I.P

March 3rd, 2006, 09:23 AM	#7 (permalink)
Detric Banned Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Stralia`! Posts: 1,393	Wow! Ive never been to a concert, with seats. I prefer standing up. Would be pretty hard to headbang otherwise, wouldnt it? __________________ Stephen Robert Irwin. 1962 - 2006. R.I.P

March 3rd, 2006, 10:40 AM	#12 (permalink)
Puzzlebox Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 64	March 11th I won't be attending any shows but March 11th in Eugene, as i live in Eugene. I am hoping that they try out some material that they will play at the Chronology show on us, like Black Rose Immortal or anything else they want to try out. But if they play White Cluster like i hear they have been, i will die a happy man!

March 3rd, 2006, 09:14 AM	#5 (permalink)
WinterSonnet Opethina Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 91	Not in the concerts I went to in NC- no seats there.

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Goodyear Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 104	Best...Show...Ever! I've seen Opeth a few times and this BY FAR was the greatest performance I've seen from them or anyone else for that matter.

March 3rd, 2006, 10:43 AM	#13 (permalink)
saut He who goes without pants Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 924	what's with people not posting setlists when discussing shows? __________________ :swoon:

March 3rd, 2006, 10:45 AM	#14 (permalink)
Detric Banned Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Stralia`! Posts: 1,393	Is this the correct setlist? 01. Under The Weeping Moon 02. The Night And The Silent Water 03. The Amen Corner 04. White Cluster 05. The Leper Affinity 06. A Fair Judgement 07. Deliverance 08. Windowpane 09. Closure 10. Ghost Of Perdition 11. The Baying Of The Hounds 12. The Grand Conjuration Encore: 13. Demon Of The Fall Or is this amazing setlist, only played in NY? __________________ Stephen Robert Irwin. 1962 - 2006. R.I.P

March 3rd, 2006, 10:48 AM	#15 (permalink)
Kenneth R. Cináed Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hallways of Always Posts: 17,528	that was NY unless they are all the same. I don't know. __________________ The greatest story leaves you before a door to the dark. felix, qui potuit rerum cognoscere causas.

March 3rd, 2006, 10:50 AM	#16 (permalink)
Tumn baptized in blood Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Washington, USA Posts: 4,167	That's the setlist, it was the same as New York. It would have been great if they did different sets, but it was still fucking amazing none the less.

March 3rd, 2006, 10:53 AM	#17 (permalink)
Detric Banned Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Stralia`! Posts: 1,393	Shit, you guys are fucking lucky. I hope they will play that setlist on Wacken as well, but I dont think the chances are that high. __________________ Stephen Robert Irwin. 1962 - 2006. R.I.P

March 3rd, 2006, 11:44 AM	#18 (permalink)
Pate Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 3,827	Wow, I was really close to you guys. I was on the right, smashed right up against the back railing in front of the people eating. I was next to the tall dude with long red hair, if that helps anybody. It was an incredible show. Simply reading the setlist did not do the show justice. It had to be experienced. The only bad thing was the House of Lies not having near enough seating available, which led to 80% of the crowd being smashed together in a very tight space.

March 3rd, 2006, 12:13 PM	#19 (permalink)
KaptainKrude Your Psychotic Companion Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Chicago, IL USA Posts: 685	"What do you mean there's seats?" "Can you read?" "Uh, yeah..." "Well, look at your fucking ticket." "So?" "See where it says Limited Seating?" "Yeah, so?" "If you wanted a SEAT that badly you should have had your mommmy drop you off a few hours earlier." I swear, half of the whining little girls behind me spent most of the show either screaming for songs that weren't going to get played (Thankfully Akerfeldt put an early end to the shitheads screaming for Black Rose Immortal.) or complaining that they didn't get a seat and had to stand. Nut up, you candy-ass bitches. My money says that in your concert-attending careers you will willingly stand longer for less. After I cleared security and had my ticket scanned I checked the floor...seats gone. Fine, I expected that to be the case... so my friend and I camped out behind the sound board. Ended up being a great place, and probably one of the better spots in the house in terms of the way things sounded. Very clean, very clear mix. The downside... well, let's just say that some people in the vicinity of where I was could use a lengthy lesson in hygene. Someone within smelling distance reeked like they'd not bathed in weeks, and to compound things someone was regularly dropping ass throughout the night. Bottle that shit up and save it for later...or at least have the decency to save it for the bathroom. Excellent show somewhat marred by a few handfuls of not-so-intelligent people. __________________ "Through the pain of the price I paid to open my eyes I am reminded to keep myself chained to the wall of life" .:: The Final Redemption / Wolverine / Cold Light of Monday ::.

March 3rd, 2006, 12:32 PM	#20 (permalink)
ghostofmother Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 2	Chicago show fucking rocked! I agree with earlier posts- lots of nasty ass dropping and completely useless/random comments from the crowd. Mikael was hilarious! I can't believe how much he bantered back and forth with us. It was basically open discussion with him at times. I also agree that the seats on the floor sucked. I saw quite a few people just sitting down there the whole time, while I was heading banging my ass off way behind them- would have loved a more crowded/active floor for the real fans to go nuts on. But as far as the band went, they were dead on and fucking blew us away, Great job guys- come back real soon. Anybody know where to get recordings of any of these shows? Specifically the Chicago show?? Please post up if you do.

March 3rd, 2006, 12:46 PM	#21 (permalink)
Tumn baptized in blood Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Washington, USA Posts: 4,167	I saw a videocamera above the sound booth, but I think that's just for the House of Blues to show it on their tv screens during the performance. I yelled out Bloodbath a few times, but I always do just for fun.

March 3rd, 2006, 12:53 PM	#22 (permalink)
capbob Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 17	Mike even commented on how some people thought that the New York setlist was shit. He also said the performance should go in the guinness book of world records for being the longest death metal set. 2.5 hours!!