2006.05.06 - Phoenix, AZ, USA @ Gammage Auditorium

Source A: DAT --- Sanken COS-11s "red marks" > Sony PCM-M1 (Oade Mod II) / 48 kHz
Taper: Desertrat
Gen:    1 from Master

Notes: Although this was recorded from a self-disclosed less than perfect position; the result is a steady, solid, lively, ambient & thoroughly enjoyable recording that will be on your list of "must hear again" list of Tool recordings/performances from this era. Not only is this the first live performance of Lipan Conjuring but also features the band finally shaking off some of the rust of the near 3 years prior to deliver a powerful, cohesive & fluent piece of art to the attendees of this very small theatre. Intentionally not straying from the setlist of the previous performances, there is a part in Rosetta Stoned that Adam either messed up or paused for dramatic effect - wonder if we will ever know the answer? For those that are especially diligent in listening - what does MJK do during the first/intro bit to Ænima... is that a mistake/pause or what? As it is, this is a wonderful recording that will hopefully grace your ears soon as it is a welcome addition to the trade community. All in all, definitely worth your undivided attention.

 CD 1
Time: 55:34

Lipan Conjuring 
Lost Keys (Blame Hoffman)
Rosetta Stoned

"Smells like Arizona. Faint odor of bathtub meth. Just kidding I guess. Apparently, we're Tool. Good evening."

Stinkfist
The Pot
 46 & 2
 
"New album came out this week. Do what you can, it's in God's hands (?), sell your mother into slavery do what you need to do see I'm trying to put a new wing on the winery & I need the money. I just got a bill for gold-plating my Range Rover, that's coming in really high so I need you guys to go out there & help me out. This is serious here people, I need you to help me out. New album means new songs - check it out."

Jambi
 Schism                                                                                  

CD 2
Time: 49:01

Eon Blue Apocalypse
The Patient

"Let the brutality continue."
Sober"This is us pretending to say goodnight - goodnight."

Lateralus
Vicarious

"Thank you for comuing down, we'lls ee you agian in the late summer or the early fall. For those of you who were dissappointed about the amount of vulgarity tonight: fuckity-fuck-fuck-fuck-shit-fuck that's to you - drive safely"

Ænema

Source B: Danish Pro Audio 4061 > Sony PCM-M1
Taper: Ed Davis

Notes: Another great recording by Ed Davis. This source sounds minimally as good as Source A, at least to my ears but I do enjoy the crisp and clean sound of a proper DPA 4061 recording.

Time: 1:44:08