Discipline 3/9/08

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   Well folks, I just got back for the first Discipline performance in nine years. It was fantastic! These guys put on a blistering show. It was just a small place, and they were the opening act. It was actually the release party for Tiles' new album. I didn't stick around for Tiles. One hour of Discipline was more than satisfactory. At the beginning, the announcer said "Welcome to the Tiles release party," and hardly anyone clapped. I think most people were there for the opening act.

They only played four songs. "Crutches" began the show, and instantly grabbed the crowd. Matthew Parmenter introduced the next song by saying, "This is a longer song," (ha ha) and they played "Into the Dream." The third number was "Circuitry," and didn't captivate like the others, but was still very good. For the closer, it was "Canto IV (LImbo)." This one rocked the house down. We couldn't call them back for an encore, as the stage had to be reset.

The band was very tight. It's hard to belive this was their first show in almost a decade. Parmenter emotes like an opera singer. That weird mime sneer of his is awesome. After the show, I had a chance to meet him. When I asked if this meant a new album was coming, he replied, "Absolutely!" Good news everybody!  

I also had the opportunity to hanging out with Scott (rushfan4). Amazingly, he got in line right behind me, so there was no problem finding him.   I must say he is a very nice guy. A fine progger, and fellow Michigander indeed. I felt bad leaving him there alone for the Tiles show, but I really had to get back home. 

It was a fantastic show, and NEARfest should be even better. This is what I always imagined prog to really be about. Only four songs comprising an hour long set, and a front man that can provide theatrics, even when seated behind the keyboards the whole time. I kind of feel sorry for Tiles. No matter what they did, there was no way they could have topped Discipline. But, we'll have to see what Scott says about that one.

My pictures didn't turn out so well, but here are a few O.K. ones.

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bhikkhu Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: April 06 2006 Location: A² Michigan Status: Offline Points: 5109	Topic: Discipline 3/9/08 Posted: March 09 2008 at 22:32
	Well folks, I just got back for the first Discipline performance in nine years. It was fantastic! These guys put on a blistering show. It was just a small place, and they were the opening act. It was actually the release party for Tiles' new album. I didn't stick around for Tiles. One hour of Discipline was more than satisfactory. At the beginning, the announcer said "Welcome to the Tiles release party," and hardly anyone clapped. I think most people were there for the opening act. They only played four songs. "Crutches" began the show, and instantly grabbed the crowd. Matthew Parmenter introduced the next song by saying, "This is a longer song," (ha ha) and they played "Into the Dream." The third number was "Circuitry," and didn't captivate like the others, but was still very good. For the closer, it was "Canto IV (LImbo)." This one rocked the house down. We couldn't call them back for an encore, as the stage had to be reset. The band was very tight. It's hard to belive this was their first show in almost a decade. Parmenter emotes like an opera singer. That weird mime sneer of his is awesome. After the show, I had a chance to meet him. When I asked if this meant a new album was coming, he replied, "Absolutely!" Good news everybody! I also had the opportunity to hanging out with Scott (rushfan4). Amazingly, he got in line right behind me, so there was no problem finding him. I must say he is a very nice guy. A fine progger, and fellow Michigander indeed. I felt bad leaving him there alone for the Tiles show, but I really had to get back home. It was a fantastic show, and NEARfest should be even better. This is what I always imagined prog to really be about. Only four songs comprising an hour long set, and a front man that can provide theatrics, even when seated behind the keyboards the whole time. I kind of feel sorry for Tiles. No matter what they did, there was no way they could have topped Discipline. But, we'll have to see what Scott says about that one. My pictures didn't turn out so well, but here are a few O.K. ones.
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avestin Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: September 18 2005 Status: Offline Points: 12625	Posted: March 09 2008 at 22:40
	Cool, HT, thanks for posting this.
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rushfan4 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: May 22 2007 Location: Michigan, U.S. Status: Offline Points: 66366	Posted: March 10 2008 at 00:11
	It was an excellent double bill. My leanings are towards Tiles, since I have been a fan of theirs for quite some time, whereas I am very new to Discipline. Both bands' shows were excellent. H.T. and I were both quite lucky to get a chance to see Discipline play their first show in 9 years. They are definitely a band that if you are not familiar with them you should check them out, and if you get a chance to go to Nearfest to see them perform this summer, you will be in for an excellent show. Matthew Parmenter's facial expressions were quite dramatic and you could sense the emotions of the songs from within these facial expressions. Tiles played a career spanning set which included at least one track from each album. They played Dress Rehearsal from Tiles; The Wading Pool, Checkerboards, and I believe Patterns from Fence the Clear; I believe both Modification and Static from Presents of Mind; Capture the Flag from Window Dressing; and Hide in My Shadows, Sacred and Mundane, Dragons, Dreams and Daring Deeds, and Hide & Seek from their new album Fly Paper. Their show was quite lively and energetic. Bass player Jeff Whittle is a blast to watch. He is so full of energy on stage and you can tell he is having a blast playing his bass guitar. Guitarist Chris Herin uses numerous guitars throughout the show and is quite the talented axe player. Fly Paper marks the return of original drummer, Mark Evans. He did a wonderful job also. They also had a guest percussionist sit in on two of the new songs, but I didn't catch her name. Mark and her had quite an excellent duet prior to one of the new tracks. Vocalist Paul Rarick has a great metal voice and sounded really good througout most of the show, but at times his voice was drowned out by the instruments. Chris and Paul did a stirring version of The Wading Pool which is an emotional, beautiful acoustic song. I think that covers everything. I think that was all of the songs but I may have forgot or added a song along the way. It was real cool meeting H.T. He is quite the knowledgeable progger, and he definitely enjoyed the Discipline show, and it made it more enjoyable being at the show with someone who was enjoying it. It is too bad that he didn't stick around for the Tiles show, but metal really isn't his thing so I can understand not wanting to endure that. I took some pictures as well that I will try to post. Unfortunately, my camera doesn't take very good pictures indoors so most of them were quite blurry as the guys just wouldn't stand still and my camera doesn't have the speed to take the pictures in that kind of light. Quite a bummer too because those would have made for some awesome pictures.