What's the best concert you ever been to and why?
59 replies / 281 views / last reply by Ellis D. almost 3 years ago
|
Tell me about it, I'm really sick and bored.
|
Shortcuts:
j - down
k - up
t - top
b - bottom
tab - reply
You must be logged in to post a reply.
Vanessa V.
TORONTO,
Canada
138 posts
OG since: 08/22/2008
My two are tied.
Sigur Ros at Massey Hall - I was on the main floor of a small venue, the acoustics were amazing, and the show was mind-blowing. The band was flawless live and at the end, when singing their most happy sounding song, cannons shot confetti out on the crowd. I can still picture that moment clear in my mind.
Stars at the Queen Elisabeth Theater - I've been waiting to see Stars for four years and they did not disappoint. They played all of my favourite songs, they sounded amazing live, and I was happy beyond belief the entire time.
posted Feb 8, 2009
Chloe A.
MINNESOTA,
United States
3866 posts
OG since: 10/12/2008
I really loved Gavin DeGraw, because I met him afterwards & he was so so nice! Plus it was outside on a summer evening when it was breezy & nice, and the sound was great. The Spin Doctors opened.
But I'm seeing Owl City this month, so maybe that will take top spot. =]
posted Feb 8, 2009
Nadia L.
ZüRICH,
Switzerland
11 posts
OG since: 01/20/2009
Robbie Williams, i really dont know why he isn't fames in the USA!!!
posted Feb 11, 2009
Ashley G.
CARDIFF,
United Kingdom
519 posts
OG since: 02/14/2009
Mine was Crystal Castles, Ulteria, These New Puritans and the Horrors. Amazing time. I went on my own and when I went home, I made loads of friends. Very good night. It was the NME Awards shows at the London Astoria. Just a great night to remember!
posted Feb 14, 2009
Chloe A.
MINNESOTA,
United States
3866 posts
OG since: 10/12/2008
So jealous that you got to see The Horrors. They're coming round my city in May but I'm not old enough to go. They always look really amazing live!
posted Feb 17, 2009
Ellis D.
S'TOON,
Canada
7608 posts
OG since: 12/13/2008
The best show I've seen was Mono followed by Fly Pan Am @ Amigos here in s'toon back in 2004. To this day it remains the loudest show I have ever been to, it must have gone to at least 130 DB, my shirt collar was shaking from the frequencies being strummed out by Mono, they managed to not only blow my mind but convince me that Music is the Weapon of the Future. Fly Pan Am were an amazingly chaotic clash of guitar noise, polyrhythmic drumming and gnarly synth sounds with french singing. They put so much good energy into the performance that I will forever remain indebted to Fly Pan Am & Mono for completely destroying the ideas I had about music.
The Pixies were my first show, I was really elated when I saw them, I sang along to all their songs and experienced true joy.
The worst show ever was the New Pornographers, they sounded like crap, were boring and Destroyer did not live up to his moniker. I was gravely disappointed.
posted Feb 17, 2009
Zeke V.
SRI LANKAFORNIA,
United States
188 posts
OG since: 01/10/2009
Mayhem festival 2008. I went for my 20th birthday. And I had a broken foot. So my bestfriends pushed me around in a wheelchair. Because I was inpaired, we got to sit on this little highrise area so we got 360 degree view. It was amazing. great topic by the way.
posted Feb 17, 2009
D D.
SPACE,
Canada
46 posts
OG since: 07/30/2008
Seeing Patrick Wolf was amazing for me because I love him so much. But performance-wise, the best shows I've been to are Daft Punk, My Bloody Valentine, and Girl Talk.
posted Feb 17, 2009
Sandi D.
HUMBOLDT COUNTY, CA,
United States
20 posts
OG since: 08/28/2008
The Faint, by far. I've seen them twice and both times I danced until I had blisters on my feet :]
Of Montreal was also really fun, MGMT opened for them too.
and uhh Portishead live was incredible, along with Bjork.
oh and how could i forget Gnarls Barkley & the Violent Femmes (both were free shows at del mar & rocked).
posted Feb 27, 2009
Tracey T.
Canada
5 posts
OG since: 10/17/2008
My Chemical Romance. I wasn't even a fan, but it was my first concert and, ohmygosh, the atmosphere was amazing. I was so tired from walking around all day prior to the concert. Being in a dark venue that was completely filled with people who were getting lost in the sound just made me forget about how my feet were killing me. It felt like being connected to everyone in the room.
Anberlin comes super close. It was at the past Warped Tour and I thought I had missed them but they played last and acoustic because of weather issues. I was just happy to catch them in the pouring rain.
posted Feb 27, 2009
C. G.
TORONTO,
Canada
5 posts
OG since: 03/02/2009
Born Ruffians at the Opera House!
Looking forward to Animal Collective this May.
posted Mar 3, 2009
Bazuuka R.
HERE&THERE,
Mexico
152 posts
OG since: 01/31/2009
uhmmmm...
I think it was The Faint & The Killers :B
posted Mar 4, 2009
Penniless Kid V.
LOS ANGELES.,
United States
200 posts
OG since: 12/17/2008
It's not a concert, but the music & performances are great.
RENT [OBC].
posted Mar 9, 2009
Mollie B.
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA,
United States
15 posts
OG since: 08/25/2008
I'm forever jealous you got to see Stars live. Lucky, lucky, lucky, lucky.
posted Mar 14, 2009
Mollie B.
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA,
United States
15 posts
OG since: 08/25/2008
Minus The Bear. It was so amazing, they even played a few songs acoustically. I sat/stood on the wall of the venue and completely lost myself in the music.
posted Mar 14, 2009
Ashley G.
CARDIFF,
United Kingdom
519 posts
OG since: 02/14/2009
That must suck! I hope they come to Cardiff/Newport/Swindon! I really want to hear there new stuff, and there new album Primary Colours.
posted Mar 14, 2009
Chloe A.
MINNESOTA,
United States
3866 posts
OG since: 10/12/2008
Primary Colours is only what...like 2 months away? I guess they're touring with The Kills & Magic Wands. or at least in the US. I hope you get to see them live again soon!
posted Mar 17, 2009
Connie 6.
THE SEA,
Canada
21 posts
OG since: 06/16/2008
david bowie on his reality tour
posted Mar 17, 2009
Ashley G.
CARDIFF,
United Kingdom
519 posts
OG since: 02/14/2009
Still long enough to me! Have you heard there new single?
I would not mind seeing The Kills! I am sure I will!
posted Mar 17, 2009
Chloe A.
MINNESOTA,
United States
3866 posts
OG since: 10/12/2008
they've already released a single? ah! I haven't heard it yet....!
posted Mar 17, 2009
Ashley G.
CARDIFF,
United Kingdom
519 posts
OG since: 02/14/2009
Yep. Well unofficially! I don't know if you can send it to you or not! Basically it was given out in there newsletter. It is quite long and a bit different!
posted Mar 17, 2009
Chloe A.
MINNESOTA,
United States
3866 posts
OG since: 10/12/2008
ah, okay. I'll try to find it. Or just wait until they release it officially (which could be a painful wait!). haha. I should really subscribe to their newsletter....
posted Mar 18, 2009
Ashley G.
CARDIFF,
United Kingdom
519 posts
OG since: 02/14/2009
Well I can try and send it to you if you want?
posted Mar 18, 2009
Amelia C.
DUBLIN,
Ireland
75 posts
OG since: 01/04/2009
barenaked ladies, the are me tour.
i drove an hour and some with one of my best friends and 3 of his buddies to see it,and it was mindblowing.ive been a fan of them since i was little.
THEN,2 years later,i started dating my current boyfriend and we discovered we were both at that concert.
posted Mar 18, 2009
Olivia Kate S.
DERBY,
United Kingdom
108 posts
OG since: 01/13/2009
chris brown forever tour was just amazing. the whole set and the little side bits he put on were brilliant.
posted Mar 18, 2009
Alex G.
COPENHAGEN/WARSAW,
Denmark
890 posts
OG since: 12/31/2008
Must be Daft Punk. It was just.. amazing. Would do anything to see 'em live again.
posted Mar 18, 2009
Dana B.
SOUTH FLORIDA,
United States
2 posts
OG since: 03/16/2009
Of Montreal. i felt like i was watching some kind of sick twisted play. I can't even really describe it.
All i know is I will never ever ever miss any of their shows, no matter what. sooo goood.
posted Mar 19, 2009
Chloe A.
MINNESOTA,
United States
3866 posts
OG since: 10/12/2008
is it 'Sea Within a Sea'? Because the music video for that was released right afterwards, haha! That song is amazing. It's sort of psychadelic-techno-ish.
posted Mar 19, 2009
Sarah Elizabeth F.
PORTLAND OREGON,
United States
14 posts
OG since: 03/15/2009
Flogging Molly in Portland at the Roseland theater. It was amazing. SO much energy and by the end everyone was soaked in sweat. PLUS I caught the drum stick and the guitarist gave me his pick. Amazing show.
posted Mar 19, 2009
Hilary F.
MINNEAPOLIS,
United States
1 posts
OG since: 03/19/2009
Definitely Tim Fite. Smaller venue in Chicago, we were right up front, carrying on like we were in an old revival tent.
posted Mar 20, 2009
Vicky V.
ANTWERP,
Belgium
928 posts
OG since: 09/03/2008
Sigur Rós at a Belgian summer festival. The atmosphere was incredible, everyone was super euphoric and then the confetti during Gobbledigook was just... <33
posted Mar 22, 2009
Ashley G.
CARDIFF,
United Kingdom
519 posts
OG since: 02/14/2009
Yes that is right. I just want to have some album art so I can make my iTunes library a little less bland!
posted Mar 23, 2009
Chloe A.
MINNESOTA,
United States
3866 posts
OG since: 10/12/2008
yeah, the cover to their new album (or at least the cover Amazon displays) is really gross. They've usually had pretty good album covers.
I love with iTunes how you can use cover art. All the little digital album covers make me extremely happy.
posted Mar 24, 2009
Chloe A.
MINNESOTA,
United States
3866 posts
OG since: 10/12/2008
Ah, Flogging Molly is so much fun live. That's awesome that you caught the drum stick AND got a pick, lucky!
posted Mar 24, 2009
Ashley G.
CARDIFF,
United Kingdom
519 posts
OG since: 02/14/2009
I would not say gross. I am not to sure if that is really going to be there album cover. I am not to sure. Might be worth looking at the Horum!
posted Mar 24, 2009
Mark W.
TORONTO,
Canada
1 posts
OG since: 03/19/2009
My Bloody Valentine (NOT Bullet for my Valentine) has been the best. 130+ decibels.
But I think Animal Collective may change that in May.
posted Mar 28, 2009
Beverly M.
MANILA,
Philippines
73 posts
OG since: 12/22/2008
Incubus. Hands down.
posted May 1, 2009
Anna L.
THE INSIDE OF A CHOCOLATE PAPER.,
Norway
9 posts
OG since: 05/01/2009
Emilie Autumn. The most amazing show ever, never seen anything like it.
I just never took my eyes off the stage, not once.
posted May 1, 2009
Gone M.
LISBON,
Portugal
480 posts
OG since: 03/06/2009
Sean Paul
ahahah fucking amazing music.
posted May 1, 2009
Samantha L.
ONTARIO,
Canada
348 posts
OG since: 10/10/2008
Taste of Chaos.
HELL YEAH.
posted May 6, 2009
Lauren K.
PERTH,
Australia
51 posts
OG since: 09/02/2008
Patti Smith
she lives up to her legend and recites poetry <3
posted May 11, 2009
A. el M.
THE GREAT UNKNOWN,
United States
5 posts
OG since: 05/01/2009
Thievery Corporation at Terminal 5 in NYC because terminal 5 is an amazing venue and because there really isn't anything out there at the moment that sounds as amazing as Thievery
Corporation does LIVE! ...if its even possible, they sound better in person than on the CD..
posted May 11, 2009
F. K.
TATOOINE,
Germany
91 posts
OG since: 05/05/2009
not really my type of music, but i saw placebo at a festival and they entranced me. It was outside and the lighting was perfect, it was almost dusk, and the whole atmosphere was amazing.
posted May 11, 2009
Lauren G.
TRAFALMADORE,
United States
17 posts
OG since: 03/14/2009
kings of leon was the most recent one, and i really enjoyed myself.
but i loved Coldplay with their Viva la Vida tour, they got like 50 feet away from me in the audience and preformed one of my favourite coldplay songs. they had a little stage set up where seats shouldve been. amazing.
posted May 11, 2009
Dead G.
MELBOURNE,
Australia
13 posts
OG since: 04/27/2009
top 5 would be:
soundwave '08 and '09.
sym '08.
pepper's night time show w/ iron mind etc.
ffaf '06.
posted May 12, 2009
James T.
Sweden
31 posts
OG since: 05/20/2009
Sigur Rós @ the Way Out West festival here in Sweden last year.
It was the greatest show i've ever seen. So beautiful, so amazing.
posted May 21, 2009
Laia N.
BARCELONA,
Spain
133 posts
OG since: 05/13/2009
Mando Diao @ Apolo two months ago.
The place is an old theater turned into a great club and well, Gustaf is so hot and I met some great people that night so it is kind of sth special to me.
posted May 21, 2009
Ellis D.
S'TOON,
Canada
7608 posts
OG since: 12/13/2008
Lucky
I heard that in the old days, MBV used to put the PA speakers on milk crates and turn them out towards the audience in order to subject them to loud, impossible to digest, guitar feedback.
Loudest shows are the best shows.
posted May 22, 2009