Last night, I went to see Funeral For a Friend with a few of my mates and it was absolutely spectacular. It was my...14th concert all up and my 4th this year. So, I'm a bit too exhausted to write a concert review about it, but I will gladly write up a list about why I want to see all these bands again (in no particular order...and also I've been to festivals and I'm not going to write about every single band/act I saw at those otherwise that's another 23 things to write so no):
My Chemical Romance:
(1st December 2007, 29th January and 31st January 2012)
The band that I was synonymous for all my high school years, I felt so privileged to see them three times as well as having the opportunity to meet them. While I looked back on their shows at the time, it was just the pride of having seen my favourite band, feeling so inspired by the words, especially at their 2012 shows after I was going through a pretty crappy time. Looking back on it post-break up, it's just nostalgic and it saddens me that they're done and that I'll never see them again.
30 Seconds to Mars:
(28th July 2010)
Probably the best concert I've ever been to in my life. The songs that they have written are anthems that empower one and all and make as if you can conquer any hurdle in life. The album they were touring for was This Is War which was released her in the summer of 2009, and with songs like Kings And Queens and Closer To The Edge, tied in with amazing lights and the ambiance at Festival Hall, holy guacamole it was a truly fantastic experience.
Panic! at The Disco
(30th September 2011)
Oh my goodness! This was part of a small festival that was held in Australia in conjunction with Soundwave, and I saw All Time Low as well (but that's irrelevant now keep reading later). Panic! were one of the other bands I've loved since I was around eleven years old, so finally seeing them after missing them in 2008 was epic. And you never underestimate how hot some musicians are yes Brendon Urie we all appreciated that strip to "Lovin, Touchin, Feelin" very much.
All Time Low
(30th September 2011 and 1st March 2013)
The only two times I've seen All Time Low were at festivals so I'm pining for the day to see them at a headlining show in Australia. For a band whose music is very pop-y, both those mosh pits at the shows I've seen them at have been the most painful and tight-knit mosh pits I've ever been in. I tell my friends that I was so squashed in the pit at Soundwave that I could probably lift up my legs and still be upright, up in the air but from the sheer tight-ness of it all I would be supported. All Time Low are probably the band that is replacing My Chem as my favourite active band, and their songs are something as well they really hold a place in my heart.
Of Mice and Men
(26th March 2013)
One word: inspiring. Since I started listening to Of Mice and Men in the middle of last year, all they have done is inspire me. I can actually feel tears welling in my eyes as I write this. I got into them when I was going through a bit of a rough patch, especially in as busy of a year as my final year of high school. Listening to Second and Sebring for the first time back last year I could feel every part of me just cave in and cry it did that much for me. They make me feel hopeful, they make me feel inspired and they help me deal with things that I thought I could never deal with. At their gig, I went with one of the only people I know who appreciated them as much as I did-my amazing best friend. So having the band which helped me put things back on track, as well as the person who helped me do so as well was amazing.
blink-182
(27th February 2013 and 1st March 2013)
Their concert on the 27th of February was the concert that probably left me the most post-concert depressed ever. blink-182 have been one of my favourite bands since I was six years old so seeing them twice in a week was phenomenal. I was on the barrier for their headlining show, right in front of Mark Hoppus (who has been my idol virtually my whole life). It was like watching my childhood play right in front of my eyes, bringing back some of my favourite (and not so fantastic) memories growing up. I sang every single song word for word, almost on the verge of tears and hysterics.
Pat Benatar and the Bangles
(27th October 2010)
I felt like I was witnessing history seeing these amazing artists play. To me they are both inspirations to any female musicians out there to do their thing. The Bangles had really catchy contagious songs that make you really happy, whereas Pat Benatar had those gutsy anthems that make you wanna start a riot.
Pierce the Veil
(1st March 2013)
Front and centre, yet again. Every time I listen to a Pierce the Veil CD, I think I get more and more emotionally attached to their stuff, so seeing them live was just a big emotional smack in the face. Especially Bulletproof Love and A Match into Water they were the highlights for me. And afterwards, who can forget Tony Perry giving me one of their set lists?
Sleeping With Sirens
(1st March 2013)
People were a bit put off by Kellin's behaviour and what he said at the show. But I didn't really see anything wrong with it...I really enjoyed their show, Sleeping With Sirens are kinda the same as Pierce The Veil to me in terms of how every time I listen to their albums I get all these different emotions and appreciate it so much more than I did the time before I listened to it. I will so definitely see Sleeping With Sirens again.
The Getaway Plan
(don't expect me to remember dates I've seen them waaay too many times)
I like having one band I can always fall back on or I can go see whenever I feel like. The Getaway Plan are a band from a suburb not too far away from where I live, so seeing them make it so big is the biggest proud mama moment for me. I've seen them too many times and I know every single word to every single song. I'm pretty sure I've seen them once and maybe twice as well every year since 2007 and I'm just waiting to see them again this year.
Funeral For a Friend
(30th September 2010 and 14th May 2013)
I was so blown away last night at how amazing of a show FFAF put on for us Melburnians. I was so battered and bruise and I got the biggest blow to the rib I'm positive it's broken. But the things that they said about their songs and their purpose in performing and recording was really awe-inspiring.
(27th February 2013 and 1st March 2013)
Their concert on the 27th of February was the concert that probably left me the most post-concert depressed ever. blink-182 have been one of my favourite bands since I was six years old so seeing them twice in a week was phenomenal. I was on the barrier for their headlining show, right in front of Mark Hoppus (who has been my idol virtually my whole life). It was like watching my childhood play right in front of my eyes, bringing back some of my favourite (and not so fantastic) memories growing up. I sang every single song word for word, almost on the verge of tears and hysterics.
Pat Benatar and the Bangles
(27th October 2010)
I felt like I was witnessing history seeing these amazing artists play. To me they are both inspirations to any female musicians out there to do their thing. The Bangles had really catchy contagious songs that make you really happy, whereas Pat Benatar had those gutsy anthems that make you wanna start a riot.
Pierce the Veil
(1st March 2013)
Front and centre, yet again. Every time I listen to a Pierce the Veil CD, I think I get more and more emotionally attached to their stuff, so seeing them live was just a big emotional smack in the face. Especially Bulletproof Love and A Match into Water they were the highlights for me. And afterwards, who can forget Tony Perry giving me one of their set lists?
Sleeping With Sirens
(1st March 2013)
People were a bit put off by Kellin's behaviour and what he said at the show. But I didn't really see anything wrong with it...I really enjoyed their show, Sleeping With Sirens are kinda the same as Pierce The Veil to me in terms of how every time I listen to their albums I get all these different emotions and appreciate it so much more than I did the time before I listened to it. I will so definitely see Sleeping With Sirens again.
The Getaway Plan
(don't expect me to remember dates I've seen them waaay too many times)
I like having one band I can always fall back on or I can go see whenever I feel like. The Getaway Plan are a band from a suburb not too far away from where I live, so seeing them make it so big is the biggest proud mama moment for me. I've seen them too many times and I know every single word to every single song. I'm pretty sure I've seen them once and maybe twice as well every year since 2007 and I'm just waiting to see them again this year.
Funeral For a Friend
(30th September 2010 and 14th May 2013)
I was so blown away last night at how amazing of a show FFAF put on for us Melburnians. I was so battered and bruise and I got the biggest blow to the rib I'm positive it's broken. But the things that they said about their songs and their purpose in performing and recording was really awe-inspiring.
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