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| By All Accounts (Today Was A Disaster)
| | One Fan's Dedication |
Never thought it was going to happen like this. I started my day off, by getting up super late and thinking in my mind that I was going to drive all the way up to Tampa for my most anticipated concert this year. Brand New and Thrice sharing the stage once again. And I had only heard good things about Crime In Stereo so I knew the night was going to be one to remember. At the last minute, I realize that my car can't travel that far because I had forgotten to change my oil and I didn't want to risk getting stuck in the middle of the road. I had to come up with some way to move and quick, but I had no one to take me. So I decided to take the dreaded Greyhound bus all the way to Tampa. What was supposed to be a two hour trip turned into a five hour trip on the stupid bus, but I went for it anyway. I had no other choice. I managed to scrap up just enough money for a ticket and I quickly headed to the station just in time to catch the bus...
I had no one to pick me up from the station so I called my uncle and he went to go pick me up. He gave me something to eat and dropped me off in front of the theater. In my anxiousness, I had forgotten about getting my ticket... But I went to willcall and I was able to get it from there. I had made it. The night had just begun though.
Crime In Stereo were pretty good, the only thing I didn't like about them was that they had no audience connection at all. They just played song right after song and finished their set. What not many people noticed was that Jesse Lacey had come out and was watching them play from the side of the stage. I was able to take a picture of him looking my way and smiling.
Thrice came on and I made my way up to the front of the stage, where I was able to bask in the glory of one the greatest bands on earth. The crowd was probably expecting them to play a more diverse setlist but when people realized they were mostly playing Beggars, they just stood there. I was pissed. I had not come all this way to let others ruin my night. I called the crowd out, "Hey Dustin! This crowd is fuckin' lame!" and I saw heads turn around. The guy next to me started yelling out the same exact thing. "Thrice fuckin' rule!" "Dustin, fuck this lame ass crowd!". And I thought I saw Dustin smile just a bit. Then they began to play Helter Skelter,and the crowd just burst. I'm not gonna lie, I was a bit disappointed that that was the song to get them moving. But I enjoyed the cover either way. The crowd exploded when Silhouette was played and it was one of the best parts of their set. Thrice ended their set and walked off the stage while the crowd chanted "ONE MORE SONG!". Unfortunately, there was no return of the band for an encore...
Brand New sure know how to build up anxiousness in people. After what seemed like 20 minutes, the filler music stopped and everyone thought the show was about to begin. When no one took the stage, we were all left wondering. A bit later it happened again, and the real show began. They took forever just to get on stage! But when they began to play, nothing seemed to matter anymore. After going a few songs into their set, Jesse asked the audience if anyone had been to the Orlando show the night before and to his surprise a lot of people had gone. He asked if anyone was going to the other Orlando date too, again met with the same surprise. He then proceeded to tell us, "Well you guys want to hear other songs, right?", the crowd went nuts. And then, they began to play Jude Law. Yes! This was a dream come true. I couldn't believe that they would do this. Bodies were thrown everywhere, the crowd was louder than Jesse himself and it was one of the highlights of the night. They went on and played Seventy Times Seven and again, the crowd was hanging on to every word. What they actually played, I heard, was different from the actual setlist they had planned and it just seemed like the night kept getting better and better. Everyone was drenched with sweat, packed together until you couldn't move an inch. I don't think anyone thought they were gonna play Jesus Christ but we were all begging for it. And when the lights went out save the one on Jesse, and he began to play the beginning notes, everyone calmed down and listened carefully. Bought A Bride was played and it caught me by surprise! My favorite track off of Daisy was being played and I sang at the top of my lungs. They finished the night with Play Crack The Sky but no one could believe it was over. We all chanted for more but when lights came back on, we knew it was well over. But we were all fine with it, we had gotten one of the best performance of our lives. I made my way outside through the multitude of people.
I sat on the curb, thinking about what I had just witnessed and how great the night had been. It all worked out in the end and I was glad that I never once thought of not coming. As cliched as it sounds, it really was the best concert of my life and no one can change my mind about that. The last thought that was in my mind was "I hope Brand New never breaks up, they mean so much to so many people" . I got up and began to walk down the road with the lights of the city lighting my way... | | Tags: brand, new, concert, review, dedication |
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| | Construction |
A stormy day can really help clear one's mind. It's calm enough to let your mind wander and really make you think about life. I wrote this while sitting in a parking lot listening to Daisy... I put my true feelings into it. I know it's not the best lyrics/poem/lines or whatever, but it's what actually helped bring me into a new perspective. As of right now, it's just a rough draft.
Picture the scenery, close your eyes
it's dark but the city's in motion.
As you drive through the storm, your life passes you by,
slow down and pay attention to the construction.
They destroy just to rebuild
break down to progress.
And it's not the power they wield,
you're just part of a complicated process.
Some people go their whole lives on solid ground
but without a roof over their heads.
You're only just beginning to drown
in a sea of lies you've been fed.
You've been brought up by mankind
thinking you're all powerful.
In reality, you're just waiting in line,
everyone's anticipating your downfall.
You can put a stop to everything,
silence the voices around you.
Don't be deceived by the very thing
that lets you hold on to the truth. | | Tags: storms, poem, parking, lots |
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| | It's been a year since you left. |
It's actually been a whole year without you.
You don't understand the sorrow we've all been through.
I truly miss you so much. I wish I could've known you so much better.
It just feels like it wasn't your time... You were so young.
I ask myself, out of 5 people, how were you the only one to get killed?
It just seems so unfair and I get so mad at the world.
I feel so helpless, I wish I could've saved you.
But nobody knew what would happen in a mere 2 minutes.
I just try to cancel out my anger by thinking of better things.
You should see your brother and sisters.
They're growing up so much and they all remind me of you.
We had them over for Christmas last year but it felt like a big part of our lives were missing...
I bought them all gifts and it made me feel so good inside.
You should've seen their faces when they opened up their gifts...
But I'm sure you're the only face they'd like to see.
I know you're in a better place,
but I'd just like to think that your place is here with us.
I miss you and I love you.
I won't ever forget you, you'll always be in my heart.
Your memory will never fade.
I'll see you soon, my dear Andrea. | | Tags: one, year, since, you've, been, gone |
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| | Alone Again (Naturally) |
It seems to me that there are more hearts
broken in the world that can’t be mended
Left unattended
What do we do? What do we do?
Alone again, naturally
Now looking back over the years
And whatever else that appears
I remember I cried when my father died
Never wishing to hide the tears
And at sixty-five years old
My mother, God rest her soul,
Couldn’t understand why the only man
She had ever loved had been taken
Leaving her to start with a heart so badly broken
Despite encouragement from me
No words were ever spoken
And when she passed away
I cried and cried all day
Alone again, naturally
Alone again, naturally
I may not know what lies ahead, but looking back gives me strength to keep going.
I'm not trying to say that we've ended, but I do wanna know where we end up.
Listen to your heart. Your mind can deceive you. | | Tags: alone, again, (naturally), gilbert, o'sullivan |
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| | So Long, So Far... |
Lately, I feel like things have changed for good. To put it simply, I've begun to care less and less about the people around me. I don't wanna sound selfish, but I truly believe that's exactly what I've been these past few weeks. But here's the funny thing, I don't regret it. I've let people in my life push me around too much. I've let them speak their mind about my every flaw and have them all let me down. I simply just don't care anymore. I've come to realize that it's time I take care of me, handle my own business, without anyone's help. If they don't like they way I live my life, that's their problem. I'm tired of trying to please people, tired of wanting people to accept me for who I am or who I claim to be. Living shouldn't be this hard. And I won't let things get to me anymore. I'm gonna let my patience grow, and my attention shrink. (If that makes any sense at all)
If you need me, try not to need me. | | Tags: realization |
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| | j.a.n.i.s. |
you were right here.
in front of me.
and you were gone in an instant.
i don't know what it is,
but something tells me to hold on to the memory of you.
you impacted my life, like no one ever has before.
it's absolutely ridiculous.
our long nights, our long talks.
everything.
it was perfect.
you told me to try to be more realistic...
my attraction to you couldn't be anymore real.
you have no idea what you mean to me.
i'll be here.
waiting.
hurry back. | | Tags: i, miss, you |
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| | Set Your Freakin' Goals. |
Make way
A failed culture makes its mark existing only to destroy what came first
With no regard for creation
Men play God
Drop unstoppable bombs
All institutions are wrong, but none of them will ever stop
Now turn the other cheek and pretend
Full speed to hatred forcing life against its will
Full speed til we're dead
We can't escape the consequence
God, I dunno what else to say about this band. They have completely blown me away with this new album. All the songs on the new record are huge. But Gaia Bleeds is the best song I've ever heard from them and I can't get it out of my head. Plan to see them this fall on the AP tour. It's gonna be a big year for them. | | Tags: set your goals, ho! |
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| | blink-182 |
Sunday September 27, 2009 @ 6:30 pm.
Just got my ticket in the mail. Beyond stoked. | | Tags: blink-182, tour |
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| | A new beginning. |
Shortly after getting home, my brother checked the mail and told me I had gotten a package. I tried to think about anything that I had ordered but nothing came to mind. To my surprise, it was a letter from a university I applied to... I got in. My heart sank to the tips of my toes and I yelled at the top of my lungs. I called up all of my friends and my parents. They all congratulated me, and my mom cried... It was a very touching moment. This is by far, the greatest news I've heard in a while. What a great way to start a year. Now I know 2009 will be a great year. 
-Emer. | |
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