On the Way Home - Queensborough Bridge - Just Like a Dog
Just got back from the Sisters of Mercy concert and wanted to post a quick rant with my thoughts. When something is really great, or really shite, I just have to get it out.
ARGHHH!!!
I was really pleasantly surprised with Hypernova (opening band). Obviously we wouldn’t have paid $50 / ticket for them, not being familiar with them or anything… No, we spent over $100 to see The Sisters of Mercy for the first time. I’ve been a big fan of theirs for over a decade now and, perhaps, expected too much.
Yes, I admit I expected to hear the vocals sans some effect that literally had them fading in and out every second on top of being drowned out by music. I also would have liked to hear all of Lucretia My Reflection… I would have liked to hear more than 3 minutes of This Corrosion. As I said, I guess I expected too much.
The highlight of the concert, for me, were the cool concert-goers. There were some nifty people there that were into it, making the best of it, and a lot that seemed to just want to connect and have a shared experience. I also enjoyed some of the outfits, smiles, and thoughtfulness. One attendee offered me the spot she was standing in when she noticed a friend of hers was blocking my view. That was *really nice* – and just in time for Lucretia, which, as I mentioned, ended early. *sigh* At least they played it.
My recommendation is that you just save your money and listen to your CDs with a bunch of friends. You might want to check out Hypernova, though, when they’re playing for less than $50 somewhere. I kind of wish I had seen this somewhere in the $20-$25 price range so I wouldn’t be quite as upset. Still upset, granted, but not as. Why, NY, why do you have to charge double what any other city charges for the same show? :(
I admit that though I wasn’t thrilled with the cost of the concert, I was feeling very thankful to be able to afford to go to the show. At the same time, Justin and I were two of the youngest people in attendance, doubtless in part due to the exorbitant price. That was pretty cool. I totally felt like a kid again! :)
Justin grabbed a little video, but you can’t tell much from it. Feel free to check it out, though.
Luckily the Toadies concert is on Thursday, which should be GOOD. I have actually seen The Toadies 5+ times and know what to expect. Weeee!!!