I've gained a huge amount of respect for the band tonight. Despite the loss of (the inimitable) Martin Lopez, the band still whipped off some terrific renditions of some damnation songs. Big thanks to Moonspell for doing a much longer set to make up for the short Opeth set. You could feel the band's regret for not delivering a longer (and heavier) set but they made up for it by doing album and poster signings and all the consideration they gave the fans. And we're all looking forward to the next show, which Mikael promised would be much heavier. We're all hoping Martin gets better soon. Overall, it was still a great show, and Opeth has joined the ranks of Dream Theater and Sepultura as one of the great fan-based bands of our time. Thanks guys.
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bigstudster said:
Hey..I was at the show, too..and I must say that I've also gained a lot of respect for them...on top of the large amount I already had..it was a really cool experience just being able to talk to them, espescially in person..and Mikael commented on my hair (i have an afro..though it's growing into more of a mullet now), saying that it was nice and asking me if I was into the mars volta (since they have afros of course) ..so yah..that gave me a laugh and made the experience a lot more personal...I must say...I love Mikael's voice..and it was AMAZING live...I wonder if he heard me yell out that he was my father during the set? haha...OH! Their cover of soldier of fortune by deep purple was pretty cool, too..THANX A LOT OPETH...AND THANX TO THE DRUM TECH, TOO, FOR TAKING OVER DRUMS AT THE SHOW...YOU DID A GREAT JOB DUDE! I hope you get well soon Martin L. Good luck Opeth! (not that you need it...you guys are amazing)
Well...anyways..I should get to bed..I have school tommorow
Opeth:
ME at Opeth's feet: Dream theater rules as well..good call.
Squeak
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Like I said in Testamentt's thread... I thank you guys for posting this and for being TRUE fans by wanting to be there to support them, regardless of what's played and how long the set is. ESPECIALLY the drum tech. 
Squeak said:Like I said in Testamentt's thread... I thank you guys for posting this and for being TRUE fans by wanting to be there to support them, regardless of what's played and how long the set is. ESPECIALLY the drum tech.
Anytime dude...I love Opeth's music.
Dark One
The Tainted Dogma
Dark One said:Heh, actually, that would be.... well, "dudette".
yah..I realized that after...MEH ..lol
Squeak
Photo Mistress
LOL yes, dudette. Thanks haha. It's so much better to see posts like this rather than those posts of selfish people swearing that the band better show up at their gig and whatnot. WTF? Hmph.
Thanks haha. It's so much better to see posts like this rather than those posts of selfish people swearing that the band better show up at their gig and whatnot. WTF? Hmph. 
TheLordofGuitars
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Are they doing this type of set the whole tour, or is Martin re-joining the band at a later date? Since they skipped Phoenix on the Damnation tour, I'd actually love to see an acoustic set.
Squeak
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@ Incendiare - THAT was classic.
@ The Colonel - I'm betting the will do a part-loud and part-acoustic tour, so I think you're in luck.
@ The Colonel - I'm betting the will do a part-loud and part-acoustic tour, so I think you're in luck.
i was there as well, it was an awesome show regardless of the small opeth set. just watching them play together was great, and how Peter kept looking back and smiling at the drum tech, he pulled it off well, he had some big shoes to fill lastnight and he did his best!
i was the first to yell we still love you while Mikeal was apologizing and he looked at me haha that was sweet
i was the first to yell we still love you while Mikeal was apologizing and he looked at me haha that was sweet
Did they do the shorter set because they didn't have time to rehearse? So it's safe to assume that a heavier and longer set will be on the way for the later dates? And also, what was the setlist?
Yeah they did a short set because they only had that much material that they could play, but i was very impressed by the pefrormance of the tech guy! Those were very big shoes to fill and he did a fucking awesome job!
Poor Mikael was so apologetic about the absence of Martin and the length of the set and that they had no heavy numbers but I could tell he felt a little better by the MASSIVE amount of applause, screaming, chanting, and praise we gave them.
I beleive they started out with "In My Time of Need" followed by (I can't remember which order) "Hope Leaves", "Ending Credits", "Soldier of Fortune" (Deep Purple Cover), "Ending Credits"...and I think "To Rid the Disease".
Thank you so much OPETH!!! You kicked ass! Even though the set was short, it was BEAUTIFUL! And i know you'll be back in Calgary someday
Poor Mikael was so apologetic about the absence of Martin and the length of the set and that they had no heavy numbers but I could tell he felt a little better by the MASSIVE amount of applause, screaming, chanting, and praise we gave them.
I beleive they started out with "In My Time of Need" followed by (I can't remember which order) "Hope Leaves", "Ending Credits", "Soldier of Fortune" (Deep Purple Cover), "Ending Credits"...and I think "To Rid the Disease".
Thank you so much OPETH!!! You kicked ass! Even though the set was short, it was BEAUTIFUL! And i know you'll be back in Calgary someday
Squeak
Photo Mistress
@ IntoObscurity - yes. It really depends what can get done today on their day off. I', guessing the drum tech (being that he's good and a fast learner) will learn 2-3 songs and maybe Mike from Moonspell, who is a good drummer as well, may learn 1 or 2 and try to help out. This is my edumacated guess. I also early on thought they might grab Van from Nevermore and see if he can tour since he knows some of their music and is capable of playing stuff like that somewhat and they've already toured together before. Don't know that that will happen though. But I still think they will have a 1/2 loud, 1/2 acoustic show.
Oh yeah...and for those of you who were wondering about the Moonspell setlist:
(This isn't exact, just what i remember)
In and Aboce Men
From Lowering Skies
Alma Mater
Vampiria
Opium
Devil Red
Everything Invaded
Moonspell put on a very good show by the way!
Devildriver...not as bad as I thoght they would be...don't get me wrong, they were still bad...just not terrible...i guess...meh...
(This isn't exact, just what i remember)
In and Aboce Men
From Lowering Skies
Alma Mater
Vampiria
Opium
Devil Red
Everything Invaded
Moonspell put on a very good show by the way!
Devildriver...not as bad as I thoght they would be...don't get me wrong, they were still bad...just not terrible...i guess...meh...
Maq
Premium Member
In two months time, I'm gonna see Moonspell live at "Metalmania" festival in Poland yeaaah, I can't wait!!!!!!!
I hope they are as good as you say...!
yeaaah, I can't wait!!!!!!!I hope they are as good as you say...!
Incendiare said:
It's funny..cuz I'm not from Calgary..I live in Rocky Mountain House..and..haha..I was born in Edmonton
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