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We saw porcupine tree twice in the past.
They always gave it everything during the
show. This show was the same in every
respect. The opening act John Wesley did a
forty minute very delightful and balanced
single guitar set. Very talented and
enjoyable. Steven played two sets with short
break. Entertaining the crowd, changing the
music mood, loud soft, electric, acoustic. He
sang along with vocal backup on the jumbo
Tron which requires perfect timing. He
talked more and got audience involved more
than in the past. Acoustics at the Ritz are
awesome. Ready for show. It was a
Christmas gift for my daughter.
Dobyblue from Hamilton, Ontario
EXCELLENT QUADRAPHONIC SOUND, FANTASTIC SHOW
Saw Steven Wilson on Saturday November 24th in Hamilton at "The Studio", Ontario, Canada - concerned about some reviews I've read about the sound being too loud I have to wonder what shows these people have been to? Maybe solo harp concertos or something? I always check with my phone what the dBs were and in Hamilton the sound was averaging 110dB, I brought my -25dB filters for my custom earplugs (who goes to shows without earplugs anyway?) based on previous reviews and was mad I didn't bring my -15 filters as they would have sufficed.
Previous shows including u2 at Skydome and Ministry at The Opera House all hit an average of 120-125dB which is MUCh louder than 110dB.
Anyway, Steven's show started very punctually (thank you) and the sound mix was heavenly, perfect mixing in a venue designed for audiophile reproductions (you can see lots of acoustic paneling in teh venue), quad sound was amazing and clear, super talented players, A+ setlist, only missing Hand.Cannot.Erase. Thx!
from Vancouver, British Columbia
TOO LOUD BUT OTHERWISE AMAZING
Nothing more to say, they played really well but it was too loud.
Lynn from Los Angeles, California
STEVEN WILSON AT THE WILTERN IN LA
I flew in from Montreal. Steven Wilson was fabulous
as usual. But there was an extremely inconsiderate
woman who insisted on screaming in our ears during
the whole first set ( could this be the start of
Wilsonmania?) Thankfully security removed her early
after the intermission. The remainder was like dying
and going straight to heaven. Thanks Wiltern for
coming to our rescue, and thanks to Steven and band
for another magnificent show! Staff were amazing.
Jeff L from Appleton, Wisconsin
STEVEN WILSON CONCERT AT THE PABST IN MILWAUKEE ON MAY 3RD
I have been a fan of Steven Wilson for quite a few years but have never gotten the
chance to see one of his shows. Thoroughly enjoyed it! The sound was amazing. The
technicians had it dialed in perfectly. Surround speakers in the back of the theater
added a lot. The imagery projected onto the front and rear screens created a totally
immersive environment. Steven was funny and talkative. Him and his band are
amazing musicians. Rock fans in the U.S. that are not Steven Wilson fans are missing
out. Buy his albums and go to his shows. You will not be disappointed. Also loved
the Pabst. Beautiful venue for a concert.
Earl Schrader from Avalon, California
GREAT CONCERT-CROWD TOO NOISEY-WILTERN STAFF EXCELLENT
The Steven Wilson concert was innovative and creative from start to finish between the use of surround sound, lights and motion holographic looking imagery, the best musicianship and brilliant song writing. We didn't get to see Ninet Tayeb but were treated to a perfectly synced motion image of her singing-very effective. The concert was loud with so much bottom end coming out of the subs that you could feel an air-blast every time the kick drum hit. It was balanced overall but there were time-at least from my seat-where the sound was so massive it was hard to hear individual instrumentation-especially the Chapman Stick but incredible none the less.
The crowd was obnoxious I'm not sure what causes people to yell during acoustic / softer passages but I found it discourteous.
The Wiltern Theater staff was helpful and upbeat. I was disappointed to have to pay $25 for parking This year they let people stand in the middle of the floor blocking the view from those that were seated.
David Johnston from Toronto, Ontario
PROG IS ALIVE AND WELL IN TORONTO
I have attended many progressive rock concerts in my time from Peter
Gabriel, to the likes of bands like Jethro Tull, and Yes, But I must say
last night brought a tear to my eye from the shear beauty and
perfection of not only the performance but the exceptional 5.1
surround set-up. I would say even a cut above my last Porcupine Tree
show.
South Okanagan from Toronto, Ontario
INCREDIBLE
Flew in from Vancouver for the sole purpose of
experiencing Steven Wilson backed by some of
the finest musicians in the industry absolutely
blow us away. Well worth the cost to come to
Toronto and would do it again in a heart beat.
Brian from Whitby , Ontario
LOUD BUT CLEAR
What a night. Went in as a Porcupine Tree fan
thinking all Steven's solo stuff was slow and
melloncolly. Not so. Great music great players
and great sound. Drums could have been
louder in the mix though.
Michael from Toronto, Ontario
SOUND QUALITY DISAPPOINTING
I was super stoked for seeing Steven Wilson in
Toronto, but the Danforth is a dump. Up in the
balcony it was kind of loud with what I felt was
a substandard mix. Getting into and out of the
venue was unpleasant as well. Steven Wilson is
worth seeing but not there.
from Toronto, Ontario
INCREDIBLE
Steven Wilson backed by some of the highest
caliber musicians in the industry, blew us away
with a fantastic show!
Jeff from Buffalo , N.Y
HORRIFICALLY GOOD. NOT GREAT
Drove in from Buffalo. Very good show. may
have been louder than past shows but not
excedingly loud. Just saw the Tubes .That
was loud . Couldnt hear for three days.Left
venue wanting more!.
Bill from Fort Lauderdale, Florida
TOO LOUD, AND IT SUCKED BEING STANDING ROOM ONLY.
I love Steven Wilson, and did enjoy the show, but found the sound way too loud for this
very small venue. Also did not help having to stand for 4 hours with the wait outside
and the show.
Mike from Portland, Oregon
SHOW WAS GOOD, SECURITY WAS RUDE.....
I work in the concert industry. Am tickling 60 at this point and have been
around a long time. Very rarely go to shows, but I love Steven's music so I
grabbed my daughter (also a fan) and we came out to the Crystal.
Coming in (through the side entrance) I did not see any notices for "no photos
or video". Took some cell photos and at one point I decided to record a little
video.... That's when a very rude security guy came up to me. All he had to do
was say "please don't record - we don't allow it..." I would've apologized and
stopped immediately (there were of course a lot of people doing so). Instead,
he acted like a total asshole, stuck his face in mine and rudely yelled at me.
Again, I am almost 60. It pretty much ruined my vibe there. We stuck out the
rest of the show, but it wasn't the same after that.
I know good concert security very well - we carry our own tour with us. This guy
was a horrible representation of the Crystal - I will not be coming back there
anytime soo
Randy from Los Angeles, California
EXTREMELY TOO LOUD
Great songs when watched on internet/dvd professionally shot and soundboard audio-then no excess volume/distortion.Half of show i was in lobby.Speaker array above my head approx.but many in other areas said super loud too.I couldn't make out individual instruments 99% /lost in wall of sound,l experienced same at Fantasy Springs Event Center Indio Dweeezil Zappa/Hendrix Tribute a couple of years ago but had instrument separation.Mind numbing and body shock decibel level.Even with cheapo ear protection ugh,
Randy from Los Angeles, California
SUPER LOUD EQUALS DISTORTION AND BRAIN DAMAGE!
The music was so loud it was a wall of sound and distortion.I had to use earplugs, When I went outside I could make out individual instruments.Great music turned into noise.
A prog fan from Toronto, Ontario
HORRIFICALLY BAD
Mind- numbingly loud, Steve Wilson has decided to cut ties with any prog
influences and embrace loud and musically mediocre metal. A complete
disappointment after a great performance a few years back of the HCE tour... Will
never ever listen to anything new from Steven Wilson.
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