Once in a blue moon does a band appear and are truly original and utterly astounding.
Arcade Fire would be just that. Their music is manna from heaven. A God send. They are not a footnote or a paragraph and don't just fill a niche or a void in the ongoing story of music. They have an entire chapter!
This past Wednesday I had to opportunity to see them perform at the Comerica Theater here in Arizona, all without having to spend a cent on a ticket. How I did this was by volunteering to help with the Partners In Health booth. If you have never heard of this amazing non-profit organization, you must check them out. It is a cause that I am truly believe in. Not only are they making a difference in poor countries around the world, but they have created stability in helping them out.
Before I tell you about the ringing in my ears from the concert I want to take a sec to tell you about Partners in Health. They started in 1987, first starting their mission in Haiti. They work in several other countries as well including the U.S.. They provide free health care and education for the people of Haiti. 90% of the employees in Haiti are Haitian. Unlike other organizations, they listen to what they people say they need, not telling them what they need. And are proactive with Haiti's Government.
If you didn't know Regine, one of the lead singers of Arcade Fire, is Haitian. Though she was born and raised in Montreal, both of her parents are from Haiti. How the band became involved in with PIH was by reading the book "Mountains beyond mountains" by Tracey Kidder. The book is about PIH and the CEO founder Dr. Paul Farmer. I have read the book myself and I recommend everyone to read it (which means a lot because I hate reading). It is a wonderful book that is both inspiring and moving.
The group of volunteers and I got to sit and talk with Markia, one of the violinist that travels with Arcade Fire, and just hearing her talk about PIH and how involved the band is and seeing the passion that even she had for the organization was great.
Anyways back to the concert. (But seriously check out Partners In Health, they are an amazing organization).
My ears are still ringing of the phenomenal sound of Arcade Fire. The best tinnitus there is.
I've been in love with Arcade Fire for the past 3/or 4 years. I wish I was cool and be able to say I've been listening to them since I was 13 like my hipster friends. But sadly I can not.
The screen on stage light up with the start of an old fashion movie theater "Feature Presentation"title
Arcade Fire opened up with "Month of May," with full energy. From then on they continued to play a variety of songs off their new and pass albums. Through out the entire show all the members of the band played with 110 percent of their energy and passion. Even when one person only had a couple of notes to play they would still be rocking out. The best part of watching them perform was seeing one of the members dance while playing the xylophone.
What I find one of the most unique thing about the band, is that majority of the bands members rotate playing instruments. Regine (1/2 of the lead singers and co-founder of the band) seemed to be everywhere when it came to playing on stage. First she was playing the drums, then the piano, then became the front woman singing, then the accordion, piano again, then some kind of instrument that I had never seen in my life before.
At the end of the set they played their hit Wake Up. I personally love it when a band plays that one song everyone in the room knows and loves. Mainly because of all the people freaking out and finally getting their butts off their seat and dancing. Then they encored with Ready to Start and Sprawl II (Mountains Beyond Mountains). Sprawl II being my favorite off their newest album "The Suburbs"
In a nutshell, if not number one, I'd have to say that is the top 3 best concerts I've ever been too. The energy, sound and passion coming from the band that night still makes me geek out when I tell people about it. Definitely put them on my list of bands that sound better live than on their CD I recommend everyone reading this to check this band out. If you don't like them, then your tone deaf or have no taste in good music ;P They aren't your generic,run of the mill band.Check.Them.Out.
Here are some of the pictures I caught from that night. Didn't use my professional camera (I knew I wouldn't be able to bring it in), so I used my Panasonic Lumix to capture the overwhelming greatness from that night.
Once in a blue moon does a band appear and are truly original and utterly astounding.
Arcade Fire would be just that. Their music is manna from heaven. A God send. They are not a footnote or a paragraph and don't just fill a niche or a void in the ongoing story of music. They have an entire chapter!
This past Wednesday I had to opportunity to see them perform at the Comerica Theater here in Arizona, all without having to spend a cent on a ticket. How I did this was by volunteering to help with the Partners In Health booth. If you have never heard of this amazing non-profit organization, you must check them out. It is a cause that I am truly believe in. Not only are they making a difference in poor countries around the world, but they have created stability in helping them out.
Before I tell you about the ringing in my ears from the concert I want to take a sec to tell you about Partners in Health. They started in 1987, first starting their mission in Haiti. They work in several other countries as well including the U.S.. They provide free health care and education for the people of Haiti. 90% of the employees in Haiti are Haitian. Unlike other organizations, they listen to what they people say they need, not telling them what they need. And are proactive with Haiti's Government.
If you didn't know Regine, one of the lead singers of Arcade Fire, is Haitian. Though she was born and raised in Montreal, both of her parents are from Haiti. How the band became involved in with PIH was by reading the book "Mountains beyond mountains" by Tracey Kidder. The book is about PIH and the CEO founder Dr. Paul Farmer. I have read the book myself and I recommend everyone to read it (which means a lot because I hate reading). It is a wonderful book that is both inspiring and moving.
The group of volunteers and I got to sit and talk with Markia, one of the violinist that travels with Arcade Fire, and just hearing her talk about PIH and how involved the band is and seeing the passion that even she had for the organization was great.
Anyways back to the concert. (But seriously check out Partners In Health, they are an amazing organization).
My ears are still ringing of the phenomenal sound of Arcade Fire. The best tinnitus there is.
I've been in love with Arcade Fire for the past 3/or 4 years. I wish I was cool and be able to say I've been listening to them since I was 13 like my hipster friends. But sadly I can not.
The screen on stage light up with the start of an old fashion movie theater "Feature Presentation"title
Arcade Fire opened up with "Month of May," with full energy. From then on they continued to play a variety of songs off their new and pass albums. Through out the entire show all the members of the band played with 110 percent of their energy and passion. Even when one person only had a couple of notes to play they would still be rocking out. The best part of watching them perform was seeing one of the members dance while playing the xylophone.
What I find one of the most unique thing about the band, is that majority of the bands members rotate playing instruments. Regine (1/2 of the lead singers and co-founder of the band) seemed to be everywhere when it came to playing on stage. First she was playing the drums, then the piano, then became the front woman singing, then the accordion, piano again, then some kind of instrument that I had never seen in my life before.
At the end of the set they played their hit Wake Up. I personally love it when a band plays that one song everyone in the room knows and loves. Mainly because of all the people freaking out and finally getting their butts off their seat and dancing. Then they encored with Ready to Start and Sprawl II (Mountains Beyond Mountains). Sprawl II being my favorite off their newest album "The Suburbs"
In a nutshell, if not number one, I'd have to say that is the top 3 best concerts I've ever been too. The energy, sound and passion coming from the band that night still makes me geek out when I tell people about it. Definitely put them on my list of bands that sound better live than on their CD I recommend everyone reading this to check this band out. If you don't like them, then your tone deaf or have no taste in good music ;P They aren't your generic,run of the mill band.Check.Them.Out.
Here are some of the pictures I caught from that night. Didn't use my professional camera (I knew I wouldn't be able to bring it in), so I used my Panasonic Lumix to capture the overwhelming greatness from that night.
Enjoy!