Better than imagination.

I was there with 20,000 people @ Tweeter center,which was packed to it's full extent.I had never seen so many people at the same time and place in my life.But, Anyways - TOOL came out on the stage after dark with the crowd cheering frantically.And, without any introduction or anything started playing 'Jambi'.The brilliant laser show and lightings came on which synched with the music flawlessly. My roomies were enthralled by that alone :)

And,Yes - they played 'Schism' with almost a minute long added section of drum solo just before "Cold Silence has a tendency to atrophy any sense of compassion" part.Danny carey is really a GOD on drums.Another song that I HAVE to mention is 'Lateralus'.Instead of the regular 9 minutes ,they added a 6 minute long drum session with another drummer(I don't know who he was -But, he was good) making the song as long as 15 minutes.Those 6 minutes(Maynard left the stage during this period) was like a "Jugalbandi" from Indian classical music,with both drummers filling in notes for each other.Sometimes playing together,sometimes following each other and sometimes clashing with each other.It was like a lightening had struck the whole crowd of people and they just watched in sheer awe.

At the End of the 2 hour show maynard broke his silence saying just these few lines:

" Hi - All you drunken bastards.Hope you had fun tonight.Drive safely and take care of the people driving beside you. We will see you again soon"

And that's it !

This band is so freaking awesome.No talks and chit chats.No publicity. No MTV.No Interviews.No appearance in their own music videos.No Cameras or Press allowed in their concerts.

And still just through "Word of mouth" -There is no place for you to keep your foot in one of the largest venues in US. The reason being MUSIC for them comes first.The difference between French fashion --and-- True passion.

No words can describe what I witnessed -You have to see it for yourself.