2001.10.30 - Phoenix, AZ, USA @ Cricket Pavilion

Source A: Mini Disc --- Sony ECM-ZS90 > Sharp MT821
Taper:        Randy R.
Gen:           1st from Master

Notes: Opens with the Gilbert High School Drum line, very cool. Adam's nephew was playing in the band and Tool asked them to open up for them, if you will. Very interesting, nothing else like it around. Things like that are why live recordings seem to capture the essence of what it's like to be at a show. Although I've not really been a huge fan of the sound of Sony microphones, this recording is pretty good, overall. The performance itself is very good but...it may be me...but I think Tool are starting to get a little bit tired of touring... maybe just a little.

Note: The The Gilbert High School Drum Line performed: Eulogy and 46 & 2

CD 1
Time: 60:51

CD 2
Time: 65:07

Tuva
The Grudge
(-)Ions
Stinkfist
 46 & 2

'Good Evening'

 Parabola
Pushit
(slow)
 Schissm
Disposition
Reflection
*intermission*
Triad

'Thank you Joe, that was Adam's nephew Joe. We may have created a monster.'
'Mark and Hanna of Osseus Labyrint, and Hawk from Tricky on Reflection.'

Eon Red Apocalypse
The Patient

'Thank you very much for coming.'
'Hopefully you got here early enough, and were wise enough, to open your hearts to Tricky.'
'It's an honor to share the stage with Tricky, thank you for coming.'

Opiate

'Thank you tricky.'
'Thank you very much for coming.'
'Hopefully we have served as a catalyst for some inspiration. Hopefully you will keep in mind the feelings you are having right now. Remember these feelings, take them home with you and in the coming weeks, use these feelings to create something positive that will heal everyone.'

Lateralus

Source B: Mini Disc --- Audio Technica 853 > Sony MZR55

Notes: Probably the best sounding recording of this particular show. The recording is crisp, clean, clear & rather focused. Hearing this show makes me seriously consider investing in some AT mics. The only issue I see, here, is that the bass sort of hits & stays. Not a brickwall but is sort of ultra present. Not really a bad thing but not always a good thing. I've always liked the sound of AT mics so it doesn't phase me at all but some people may not think it is all that superb. Anyway, Tool was -on- this night. Adam's nephew, who was in a high school band, opened up w/his 'band' before the show but that was not taped by this source. Nothing more to say.                                                                      

CD 1
Time: 60:51

CD 2
Time: 67:28

Source C: The Sound Professionals Cardioid > Sharp MD-MT77
Taper: ToolDVN

Notes: Wow this is a real nice recording. The taper must have pushed the limits of his equipment as it sounds, to me, better than it should for a SPSC MD recording. Years ago I thought a different version of this performance was the best, but, I was wrong. Excellent.

Maynardism: "Thank you very much for coming. Hopefully, you got here early enough & were wise enough to open your hearts to Tricky. It's an honor to share the stage with Tricky. Thank you for coming"