Porcupine Tree at IIT Bombay

So I saw Porcupine Tree Live twice in 3 months. I must admit I cannot even fathom any other show that could be greater in magnituge, feelings, awesomeness and a coolness factor than these 2 shows. Both the shows had the feeling of godliness in them, so much so, that it becomes useless to even listen to any other music. But there were the differences. Hence, I shall point them out here for those who should know.

23rd September, 2009, Vic Theatre, Chicago - 1st time seeing the band live, goosebumps, not so many people (1000?), most seemed out of place. small auditorium, had a feel of closeness to the band. most people with dates except me, the dates seemed bored to death except a few. excitement was limited to the beginning and the end of the songs. some people knew the songs. set list was limited to the entire new album as well as 4-5 old good songs. AWE. Personal EMOTIONS - MAX. almost scarring. Realizations of God and Steve Wilson. He looks like Jesus Christ??>!!. How can there be a band like that??? Brilliant Sounscape for 3 hrs. The best $30 spent ever. Beyond Comparison. Again, Surrounded by unfeeling, unemotional bags.

21st December, 2009, Open Air Theatre, IIT Bombay (Mood Indigo) - 2nd time seeing the band live, goosebumps considering that I was about to see God again. Not many people get to see God twice over. I was about to. Not a very huge place. Not a very small place either. familiarity was uncanny (6000?). Almost everyone knew what was about to unfold. Waiting for the God. Waiting for Parikrama to finish their forgettable show (wait!!...did they perform..?..:P) Most black tee clad boys with death written on their faces. almost no dates. everyone EVERYONE KNOWS THE SONGS. Steve Wilson surprised and amazed. Guitarists smiling like crazy. They think we are too much. They feel like they are performing for the right people. Almost all old songs. good songs. Lazarus. Blackest Eyes. some new songs. Right place I am. Right atmosphere I am. I am in known territory listening to the best ever things made in life. The best $14 spent ever. Beyond Life. Beyond thoughts. Surrounded by tired souls made to fall down to earth by Gods who have fallen themselves. They have surrendered. We have surrendered. This is the feeling. Good music always has the charms.

Reading Shantaram. Listening to Blackfield.