Saw the second performance of this tour in Manchester last night and was seriously impressed.
I had nothing but praise for the re-recorded and extended version of the album when it got its release last year and the stage performance takes this even further with appropriate selections from "Return to..." added into the running order.
There is no doubt in my mind that this tour is a career highpoint for Rick and anyone booked to see any of the remaining shows has a real treat in store. The sound quality was awesome with the orchestra and choir superbly balanced in the mix.
I hope that one of the later shows (RAH?) will be recorded for release on Blu-ray/DVD and give us the chance to re-live this in 5.1 surround sound.
The original album, which I've always enjoyed, is now in my opinion nothing more than a demo for what has since been developed.
Congrats to Rick and all involved.
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