Back 2 Good
Finally a moment to catch my breath and comment on the Mutemath/Alanis/Matchbox concert from Friday night. I honestly haven't stopped smiling since that concert, which is a feat since I went into the concert with a vicious sinus headache (thankfully that's disappeared). I can honestly say that I have never seen such an amazing concert I admit that I was a little concerned with Mutemath, not knowing who they were. Memories of Busting up a Starbucks and Bacon in a Pan (opening act to Barenaked Ladies) came flooding to me and the thought was quite frightening. But, I relaxed within the first few strains as they ended up being an amazing opening band. I look forward to them going on tour on their own and seeing them in the 9:30 club or something. The music was beautiful and their antics on stage were quite amusing. Between handstand flips over the keyboard, drumming beats on the keyboard, and playing the drums with water splashing everywhere, it was a thoroughly enjoyable opening to a magnificent concert. I got to meet the band afterwards and they signed the shirt I bought. The guitarist was quite nice and we chatted some.
Alanis was beyond words. She definitely owned the stage. I loved how into her music she got, bouncing and bobbing like crazy all around. She gave Nehal and I a little wave, which was adorable. Her tribute to Fergie was some of the funniest stuff I've ever seen. Dolled up in a pink boa with her band members throwing cash at her, she made "My Humps" actually sound quite pretty. I sat there laughing hysterically through it all.
Matchbox Twenty played a practically perfect set. They apparently screwed something up during "Bent" since they played their "I screwed up" blues jam directly after. Rob's voice is amazing and Kyle totally played to the crowd. I danced like a spazz and had a remarkable time.
I think the most enjoyable aspect of the whole experience was knowing and seeing how much everyone played/performed because they truly loved to do it. Not for fame, not for money, but because they want to do what they love and live life and have people be happy because of something they created.
I really wish it wasn't all over. I also wish I had brought a camera with me, despite the website's warning of confiscation. ::sigh:: oh well. I doubt very much that I'll forget that experience.
Remain beautiful.
Alanis was beyond words. She definitely owned the stage. I loved how into her music she got, bouncing and bobbing like crazy all around. She gave Nehal and I a little wave, which was adorable. Her tribute to Fergie was some of the funniest stuff I've ever seen. Dolled up in a pink boa with her band members throwing cash at her, she made "My Humps" actually sound quite pretty. I sat there laughing hysterically through it all.
Matchbox Twenty played a practically perfect set. They apparently screwed something up during "Bent" since they played their "I screwed up" blues jam directly after. Rob's voice is amazing and Kyle totally played to the crowd. I danced like a spazz and had a remarkable time.
I think the most enjoyable aspect of the whole experience was knowing and seeing how much everyone played/performed because they truly loved to do it. Not for fame, not for money, but because they want to do what they love and live life and have people be happy because of something they created.
I really wish it wasn't all over. I also wish I had brought a camera with me, despite the website's warning of confiscation. ::sigh:: oh well. I doubt very much that I'll forget that experience.
Remain beautiful.