This past Wednesday I had the pleasure of attending the Oasis concert at Madison Square Garden. This having been my first real rock concert, I wasn't exactly prepared for what I was about to experience.
Madison Square Garden (as my boyfriend excitedly explained to me as we reached section 90 after taking 6 elevator rides) has been described as the premier venue to hold such events.
Seeing as I'm a self-proclaimed Opera Nerd, I half expected there to be thousands of hand painted cherubs across the ceilings, leaving space in their simulated wonderland only for the occasional Swarovski chandelier, which would hang daintily among them, as if not to disturb their splendor.
I think I've been spending too much time at the Met.
As soon as I swallowed the idea of a giant stadium filled with maroon and teal seats and what I hoped to be a cloud of fake smoke, I couldn't wait.
The first two opening acts finally over, we sat in anticipation, waiting...and waiting…and waiting.
When the lights finally went down, we laughed as “Fuckin’ in the Bushes” rang out, loud as hell, across the stadium.
I half expected them to run out across the stage waving their arms.
But no. They just walked out like they were looking for broccoli at the grocery store like the cool mother fuckers they are.
Madison Square Garden (as my boyfriend excitedly explained to me as we reached section 90 after taking 6 elevator rides) has been described as the premier venue to hold such events.
Seeing as I'm a self-proclaimed Opera Nerd, I half expected there to be thousands of hand painted cherubs across the ceilings, leaving space in their simulated wonderland only for the occasional Swarovski chandelier, which would hang daintily among them, as if not to disturb their splendor.
I think I've been spending too much time at the Met.
As soon as I swallowed the idea of a giant stadium filled with maroon and teal seats and what I hoped to be a cloud of fake smoke, I couldn't wait.
The first two opening acts finally over, we sat in anticipation, waiting...and waiting…and waiting.
When the lights finally went down, we laughed as “Fuckin’ in the Bushes” rang out, loud as hell, across the stadium.
I half expected them to run out across the stage waving their arms.
But no. They just walked out like they were looking for broccoli at the grocery store like the cool mother fuckers they are.
They played songs from "Dig out Your Soul," as well as those from the album I'm most familiar with, "What's the Story (Morning Glory)."
Not only did they play their most famous songs (Wonderwall, Don't Look Back in Anger, etc.), but they did a cover of The Beatles' "I Am The Walrus" that made me feel like I wasn't just experiencing contact high.
If you know what I mean.
Not quite familiar with Oasis?
Not quite familiar with Oasis?
Being, basically, the “Oasis Virgin” that I am, I present to you:
Oasis For Dummies
Liam Gallagher
Wears silly glasses, sings in a nasal voice, and demands respect.
He also has HUGE feet, which were in quite nice leather shoes.
During instrumental breaks, he would stand with his feet spread wide apart, hands holding his tambourine behind his back, and his eyes scanning the audience with nary a smile on his lips.
In conclusion:
He is badass.
Noel Gallagher
Noel writes all the songs. He sings backup and plays guitar - amazingly.
In my opinion, he's got a better voice than Liam. He generally sings the ballads, but don't get me wrong - he's a rock and roll god.
During solos, he does not move.
At all.
He just stand there and rocks out. Even when he's singing. Just stands there. Doesn't move.
In Conclusion:
He is a badass.
The rest of the band
It could be these guys.
Honestly, no one cares.
This entry amused me.
ReplyDelete"I half expected there to be thousands of hand painted cherubs across the ceilings, leaving space in their simulated wonderland only for the occasional Swarovski chandelier, which would hang dantily among them, as if not to disturb their splendor.
I think I've been spending too much time at the Met."
You silly, silly child. Of course Madison Square Garden would not have Swarovski! I mean, they put on THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS, LIVE! there. How could the magic school bus and swarovski exist in the same room? The earth would shatter into a thousand (or 42 thousand) pieces.
I love the intros. And the fraggle rock band. That made my life right now.
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an excellent recap!
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