|
An
austrian poet has once said: the world is a Dream Theater, which is
spinning round and round and round, landing on a sparkling rainbow,
which is changing constantly it's colours. But this with a perfection
which is unique. Nothing is left to a coincident. ...what's up to the local light conditions. To bring it to the point, these guys could have easily also appeared in a candle light atmosphere. It wouldn't have made much difference. My camera makes acrobatic turn overs to get at least some decent pictures, because of course flashlights are prohibited. My concentration is forced on a high degree for 15 minutes. That's how long we are allowed to take pictures for the outside world and later - also at the Headliners set later on. Not the usual odd three songs lenght, 'cause this would take one third of the complete show. However... Symphony X
are trying hard to give their best under the given circumstances
including a rather weary soundmix. To be honest, I won't allow myself a
straight critic, because I'm convinced, that the symphonic Progrockers
come around much better by doing a headliner gig on their own. ... and
whatever was missing too much at Symphony X 's gig, that's a bit too
much at the slot of Dream Theater then - the light. Apart from that,
there is not much to complain. The name stands for absolut perfection
and talent, and the americans give us the prove once again. Everything
else they couldn't afford anyway. The expectation of the audiance is
astronomically high, and even the slightest mistake could be a disaster.
They are playing their set very slick with the focus on the new album 'Systematic
Chaos'. Dream Theater are the incarnation of modern progressive rock.
Compared to bands like Queensryche or Spocks Beard, who already had
their highpoints in the past and rather going down what's up to success.
Not so Dream Theater, who after a deep point inbetween, are now on a
steep and straight way up to the top again. This is a great team within
a highly talented unit, big egos, perfectly dawn to each other. And the
stage show is perfect. Just to mention it, the word perfect is the est
description for Dream Theater anyway. Guitarist
Petrucci has changed a bit, at least what's up to the visual aspect. The
long hair again suits him so much better, and he seems to do put some
effort into physical work out. And yes, the guitar god is without any
mistakes. Tonight almost too perfect, and I can feel a bit of a boring
routine. Maybe I'm wrong.....dun' know. Personally
I do like the slight jazzy touch, Dream Theater have put into the music
on the new CD. It gives the usual bombastic-complicated progrock sound a
well done break. There is not much talking inbetween the music, and
James rather communicates by singing and moving around with the
audiance. The highpoint of the set is definately the well known medley
within the encore.And the applause is overwhelming. |