I just want to jot down a few notes about last Sunday's "A Perfect Circle" show, mostly things that differ from the last show that I saw (with Sara). The biggest thing about this show is that I felt that it actually sounded better than the show at the Civic Center. The SJSU Arena is just a box, nothing special, but for some reason, the band sounded better.
I think that in general, they also put on a better show. Maynard mentioned something about them playing their first two shows ever in San Jose, so I think that might have something to do with it. He also mentioned something about Dmitry and Scott, one with 3 testicles, the other with 5 testicles, but I don't know what's up with that...
Of the two songs that I really-wanted-to-hear-but-didn't from last time, I got one of them this time: "Brena". And boy, it was great. I'm still waiting to hear "Gravity" performed live, however. I may have to go and check for some bootlegs later...
The stage setup was the same as the last show -- MJK on a raised stage in the middle, James on the left (also semi-raised), Jordi in between James and MJK on the stage proper, with Billy and Josh Freese on the right side. Although Maynard is in the most prominent position, he was only lit maybe once or twice -- it is literally nearly impossible to see him. He did have a full head of hair though. And a street sign that said "MAYNARD Dr." attached to his microphone stand.
-Andy.