Bloc Party report, as promised!
So a week ago today, I went to see Bloc Party after a rush of spontaneity hit me. Managed to get two tickets in the second row of the balcony, right in the middle. This was at the Manchester Apollo by the way, so if you know it, you know it’s a great venue! If you don’t know it...it’s a great venue!
(image from Flickr)
So the support was Tommy Sparks and he was ok. Not as bad as the men behind me were making him out to be! I must find out what song was played last, because I really liked it and it made me smile.
So then after the usual setting up and sound checks, Bloc Party came out in modest fashion and went straight into ‘One Month Off’. From that moment, I just had “that” feeling that it was going to be a good’un!
I couldn’t contain myself at any point from head-banging/swaying/screaming lyrics! To anyone behind I must have looked like I was having some kind of fit, but at the time I really didn’t care. I was just so into it, and they really drew me in. I felt as though it was just me and them in a room, and I was lapping up everything they had to offer.
Matt Tong’s drumming was fantastic, and Kele’s vocals really reflected the beautiful but complicated lyrics.
I have to mention at this point that the couple in front of us disappeared after about 15 minutes, and never came back, so actually we more or less had front row seats!
They also played a cover version of the Girls Aloud hit ‘Call the Shots’ which was slightly surreal, as everyone was trying to work out what song it was. By the chorus, everyone was singing along! I think I’m right in saying they haven’t played that at any other venue?
Then the encore came, and a standing ovation after that, as the gig was over. We ran to the back of the hall to catch a train, and then...out they came again! WOW!
So we stayed standing this time, as everyone else was, and I completely let myself go. I must have entered the “really ecstatic” level of happiness as I waved my arms around (and I never do that coz I’m too shy!).
They finished on ‘This Modern Love’ which was brilliant, and most definitely one of my favourites.
I really cannot fault the evening at all, and it was a welcome change from sitting indoors with dull weather, staring at the TV (not that I dislike doing that!). I am so glad I was decisive enough to get the tickets and go to one of the best gigs I think I’ve been to.
(image from Flickr)
So the support was Tommy Sparks and he was ok. Not as bad as the men behind me were making him out to be! I must find out what song was played last, because I really liked it and it made me smile.
So then after the usual setting up and sound checks, Bloc Party came out in modest fashion and went straight into ‘One Month Off’. From that moment, I just had “that” feeling that it was going to be a good’un!
I couldn’t contain myself at any point from head-banging/swaying/screaming lyrics! To anyone behind I must have looked like I was having some kind of fit, but at the time I really didn’t care. I was just so into it, and they really drew me in. I felt as though it was just me and them in a room, and I was lapping up everything they had to offer.
Matt Tong’s drumming was fantastic, and Kele’s vocals really reflected the beautiful but complicated lyrics.
I have to mention at this point that the couple in front of us disappeared after about 15 minutes, and never came back, so actually we more or less had front row seats!
They also played a cover version of the Girls Aloud hit ‘Call the Shots’ which was slightly surreal, as everyone was trying to work out what song it was. By the chorus, everyone was singing along! I think I’m right in saying they haven’t played that at any other venue?
Then the encore came, and a standing ovation after that, as the gig was over. We ran to the back of the hall to catch a train, and then...out they came again! WOW!
So we stayed standing this time, as everyone else was, and I completely let myself go. I must have entered the “really ecstatic” level of happiness as I waved my arms around (and I never do that coz I’m too shy!).
They finished on ‘This Modern Love’ which was brilliant, and most definitely one of my favourites.
I really cannot fault the evening at all, and it was a welcome change from sitting indoors with dull weather, staring at the TV (not that I dislike doing that!). I am so glad I was decisive enough to get the tickets and go to one of the best gigs I think I’ve been to.
Labels: apollo, bloc party, concert, gig, girls aloud, lucy woolford, manchester, music
