So, I’m feeling a bit melancholy today

I feel like an era of my life is somewhat coming to an end. After seeing Dream Theater last night, I realized that I seem to have outgrown my adoration for them. Don't get me wrong, it was still a great show, as I don't think DT could ever put on a BAD show. But... they just seemed a little tired. At points, it almost felt like they were just going through the motions.

Combined with the fact that one of my other favorite all-time artists, Ozric Tentacles, left me feeling a little disappointed the last time I saw them... it's just making me a bit blue.

Maybe it's me that changed.

On the upside, I found myself appreciating the Octavarium material MUCH more after this show. I'm glad they're starting to explore some different textures, and focusing more on songwriting, less on the breakneck technical acrobatics.