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Bloc Party!!
Let's just start this by saying, I had loads of fun. It was quite the enjoyable experience. That said, it was NOT a good concert.
The Venue, The People
The venue was much larger than I expected. I don't even want to guess how many people there were. Weird crowd too. Very young and very old. Not the usual crowd you see at these gigs.
There was ahrdly any place in the crowd that was mosh free. And since I always move different that most people and I like my freedom to move in the direction I want, I hate moshing. I still have that headache from the elbow that ended up on my head. Also got stomped at the feet. And Kate and I left Steffi for a bit to head to a safe area before the concert main act even started. At least that what we thought. We had a hard time getting out of that crowd to the side, where we met Steffi again, who lasted less long ;)
That said, aside from a very disgusting british guy, who told me he loved me (very drunk), it was a good place to be. We danced, we sang along, it was fun :) It was easier to listen because you didn't need to concentrate to not have your head bashed in by idiots.
The Music
What I like most about Bloc Party, besides the fact that they rock lots and the guitars are awesome, is the cripsness of the music. The precise turns, the sharpness of the guitars, the transitions to those parts you just wait for.
That said, I think this is one of the worst played life music I've ever seen in my life. And I'm not counting the Sugababes there, because, well.
The crispness I mentioned earlier, not there. The transitions were impresice. And sometimes it seemed very much as if elements of the music, like singing, backing vocals and the rest, don't belong together and it often felt to me as if the singer didn't have enough air.
The song, Like Eating Glass, which I lovelovelove, was absolutely horrid and disharmonious. It was like everything was off key. It was like two wheels that are supposed to merge never found the right slots to fit.
A collegue from work also saw it, and he actually left early. He did however say, he's seen them before in a much smaller venue and they were far better, so maybe partly, it was the acustics.
I still love Bloc Party, I enjoyed the gig, because the music is great and I can actually sing along which makes it much better every time, but I'm not sure I feel the urge to see them again.
The Venue, The People
The venue was much larger than I expected. I don't even want to guess how many people there were. Weird crowd too. Very young and very old. Not the usual crowd you see at these gigs.
There was ahrdly any place in the crowd that was mosh free. And since I always move different that most people and I like my freedom to move in the direction I want, I hate moshing. I still have that headache from the elbow that ended up on my head. Also got stomped at the feet. And Kate and I left Steffi for a bit to head to a safe area before the concert main act even started. At least that what we thought. We had a hard time getting out of that crowd to the side, where we met Steffi again, who lasted less long ;)
That said, aside from a very disgusting british guy, who told me he loved me (very drunk), it was a good place to be. We danced, we sang along, it was fun :) It was easier to listen because you didn't need to concentrate to not have your head bashed in by idiots.
The Music
What I like most about Bloc Party, besides the fact that they rock lots and the guitars are awesome, is the cripsness of the music. The precise turns, the sharpness of the guitars, the transitions to those parts you just wait for.
That said, I think this is one of the worst played life music I've ever seen in my life. And I'm not counting the Sugababes there, because, well.
The crispness I mentioned earlier, not there. The transitions were impresice. And sometimes it seemed very much as if elements of the music, like singing, backing vocals and the rest, don't belong together and it often felt to me as if the singer didn't have enough air.
The song, Like Eating Glass, which I lovelovelove, was absolutely horrid and disharmonious. It was like everything was off key. It was like two wheels that are supposed to merge never found the right slots to fit.
A collegue from work also saw it, and he actually left early. He did however say, he's seen them before in a much smaller venue and they were far better, so maybe partly, it was the acustics.
I still love Bloc Party, I enjoyed the gig, because the music is great and I can actually sing along which makes it much better every time, but I'm not sure I feel the urge to see them again.
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Will you be at Stargatetreff tomorrow? I've some stuff for ya, that's why I ask. ;)
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And yes.... for me? Did you watch Dark Angel, or what ;)
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I'm terrible, I know. But there's still so much to do for GateCamp. Maybe I'll get to watch the pilot later tonight.
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btw... could I someone get you to bring me angel s3?? I'm addicted!!!!!!!!!
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I'm sorry the guys sucked live. Kinda upsetting, I thought they'd be awesome.
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and to be honest... every gig I go to, people are moshing, The Coopers, Chikinki, everywhere... It's kinda crazy. Maybe it's a German thing and brits don't mosh as much.
And it didn't suck per se.... it just could have been so much better. And I agree.., knowing the music, you'd expect a killer live show.
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Wow, I thought Bloc Party would be awesome live, sorry to hear it was so disappointing. I'm seeing them at Splendour in a few months, so I'm glad to know that they might not be as good as I'm expecting :/ Rather know now than when I'm there.
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and you wouldn't have seen them from the sides? Cos that sucks.. I don't understand why they have to ruin other peoples experience.
And maybe you're in luck and they are better then. In any case, I'm looking forward to hear your thouhts.
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Ô.o really? I thought they could be cool playing life, 'cuz their music is so electrifying...*sigh
btw, I lovelovelove Like Eating Glass, too :D
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It's this realyl awesome, inspiring song!!!!
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