Thursday, May 10, 2007

The intimacies of live music

The Damien Rice concert was incredible. The best concert I believe I have ever been to.

He started out so soft, and sultry and right when you needed it he came on strong and hard and raw. But before he could overwhelm you with all the screaming he slowed it down again. Right when you thought you were going to have to beg for more, he gave you just what you needed. Your fingers slip from the handle you had on reality. When he slows it down again you have to catch your breath and open your eyes to get your bearings and figure out where you are.

Wait... What are we talking about? Oh, yeah. The concert.

And just when you think you can't scream anymore, he came. Again... For an encore.

1 comment:

The Q said...

Oh yes. That was the perfect description! I didn't even try because I couldn't think of the words.