Sunday, May 02, 2004
10:15 Sunday Night...
...and the lights shine under the desert sky.
Coachella Music and Arts Festival 2004.
The event I had been looking forward to for a long while. First night sold out so I missed The Pixies reunion. Bummed out, but maybe I can catch them at this year's Lollapalooza. Sunday night, however, finds me only 100 yards from Robert Smith and The Cure. A 2-hour performance by one of my all-time favorite bands takes me on a wild emotional ride. The past. The memories. The lyrics. The music. A band that I grew up listening to means so much to me. It has left a lasting impression on me and has in some way contributed to the shaping of the person I've become. The Cure has had an enormous influence on my life. I am challenged as I type all this in an attempt to write something meaningful that would measure up to what this band has meant to me. Standing next to Marie at the show intensifies the experience ten-fold and makes me go on an emotional rollercoaster ride. I am even throwing my arms in the air...screaming.
The Cure still deliver. 25 years after their debut album, they still sound inspired. Robert Smith is in high spirits and his wailing crying desperate voice pierces the thick desert air and the heavy pounding hearts of many, I am sure. Song after song the live set holds the excitement of the 50,000 strong crowd. Highlights of the show for me were "Fascination Street", "Lovesong", 'Lullaby", "Push", "Love Cats" and "A Forest".
As for the rest of the live acts, there's really too much to digest right now, so I'll just keep it short. The Cure were great. Flaming Lips not really, although that bubble walk on top of the crowd was pretty cool. Air were great. Belle and Sebastian were pretty good. Bright Eyes were boring. Black Rebel Motorcycle Club rocked, but were better at Canes last night. The Cooper Temple Clause were rockin' and so were The Sleepy Jackson. Missed The Thrills and Muse because we were stuck in traffic outside the venue waiting to enter the parking lot. Will try and catch them when they come back on their own tours. Also missed The Basement Jaxx and Mogwai because we tried to get a decent spot in front of the stage for the Cure. It would have been nice to see more bands, but the Cure alone made for an amazing experience.
Krassy Can Listen To It: "10:15 Saturday Night" by The Cure
Coachella Music and Arts Festival 2004.
The event I had been looking forward to for a long while. First night sold out so I missed The Pixies reunion. Bummed out, but maybe I can catch them at this year's Lollapalooza. Sunday night, however, finds me only 100 yards from Robert Smith and The Cure. A 2-hour performance by one of my all-time favorite bands takes me on a wild emotional ride. The past. The memories. The lyrics. The music. A band that I grew up listening to means so much to me. It has left a lasting impression on me and has in some way contributed to the shaping of the person I've become. The Cure has had an enormous influence on my life. I am challenged as I type all this in an attempt to write something meaningful that would measure up to what this band has meant to me. Standing next to Marie at the show intensifies the experience ten-fold and makes me go on an emotional rollercoaster ride. I am even throwing my arms in the air...screaming.
The Cure still deliver. 25 years after their debut album, they still sound inspired. Robert Smith is in high spirits and his wailing crying desperate voice pierces the thick desert air and the heavy pounding hearts of many, I am sure. Song after song the live set holds the excitement of the 50,000 strong crowd. Highlights of the show for me were "Fascination Street", "Lovesong", 'Lullaby", "Push", "Love Cats" and "A Forest".
As for the rest of the live acts, there's really too much to digest right now, so I'll just keep it short. The Cure were great. Flaming Lips not really, although that bubble walk on top of the crowd was pretty cool. Air were great. Belle and Sebastian were pretty good. Bright Eyes were boring. Black Rebel Motorcycle Club rocked, but were better at Canes last night. The Cooper Temple Clause were rockin' and so were The Sleepy Jackson. Missed The Thrills and Muse because we were stuck in traffic outside the venue waiting to enter the parking lot. Will try and catch them when they come back on their own tours. Also missed The Basement Jaxx and Mogwai because we tried to get a decent spot in front of the stage for the Cure. It would have been nice to see more bands, but the Cure alone made for an amazing experience.
Krassy Can Listen To It: "10:15 Saturday Night" by The Cure