[zvinki]

I saw them twice this year with my 2 sons and some of their friends. Porcupine Tree is worth the price of admission just to watch Gavin Harrison play drums. In my opinion he is one of the most subtle and powerful drummers (not at the same time). And I agree about them being preofessional but I prefer it that way than trying to get the crowd going with their " Hellloooo Montreal!!!! Are you ready to rock!!! Wooohooooo!"

I, unlike the majority of people here, really enjoy Three live. I actually feel that they are one of the best bands that I have seen live in a long time. Even though I don't know their songs I was never bored. I also like a bit of metal in my rock (which explains why I like PT, Opeth, Riverside, Anathema, etc. so much). Like Rick said, the singer/guitarist is an amazing talent with a very unique way of playing. My younger son spoke to him after the last concert and got some pointers on how to play that way (my son is an aspiring guitarist). Apparently he uses his index and middle finger to strum up and down and an occasional thumb to fill in the low end and give some percussion.

It's time for PT to take a break with touring and give us some new material.

My last comment will be regarding the topic of Fear Of a Blank Planet. It is strange for a band to critisize the audience that they are trying to reach but I am glad that they do. My kids and their friends are big fans of PT and it gives me some comfort to see them reading the lyrics and commenting on them. It gives me a chance to give 'em my 2 cents without preaching because they have already thought it through.