I've lost count how many time's I've vocally shared this experience with people, and really the pictures I have are nothing in comparison to the real thing.
The opening band (Charity & FMF?) was decent. Sort of poppy, lightweight, combination between Coldplay and Jet. Not bad, but as often times happens with the guest artist... the crowd was not as interested in them.
When Muse finally got on stage, after the exruciatingly long and hot wait that felt like hours, the crowd surged forward, and the good times began.
| The mosh was one of tightest I've ever been in at a concert. I made the unwide decision to wear flip-flops/sandals, which were promptly destroyed by the ebb and flow of the mob. I just had to try and step a little more lightly for the rest of it, not that it was the first thing on my mind. |  |
not very clear pictures, but pretty cool effects
The performance was amazing, I was impressed by the sound and energy Muse had live. Frankly, I was expecting it to be quieter and calmer for some reason. Very pleasantly surprised.
Midway through the performance, I got hauled up on the crowd and surfed to center stage. Crowd surfing is becoming more and more of a requirement for every one of the concerts I attend.
I left the concert simply DRENCHED, and my clothes, hastily thrown in to my bag and flown to Hawaii, were still damp on arrival. The deafness that follows all good concerts was certainly there as well. A good time, I recommend it.
