This was an unexpected gig which we stumbled upon because a jazz night at a different place as cancelled.
We had no idea what the music would be like at all, just saw it was some live music and decided to surprise ourselves. It turned out to be punk which is a genre I enjoy but have never experienced live before.
We were taken a back by the atmosphere and energy. It was extremely intimate, with the bands playing on the floor rather than the stage. This attracted the crown to circle around, standing at interesting angles. We experienced the whole gig from the side. This made you feel absorbed, in the music but also a distant observer.
Watching the audience their expression of music was fascinating, the punk possessed their beings in uncontrollable head banging.
There was amazing immersive lighting which created a red haze which engulfed the performers. I already strongly associate the colour red with punk music (perhaps its association with aggression?)
This bands stage presence was incredible. They were just communicators of their music, their message. The singer was highly energetic, fully enthused in his expression of the sound, checking his little lyric/poem book before performing each song. Unfortunately the mic wasn't turned up loud enough to hear the lyrics but the performance of the vocals was powerful enough to believe that the lyrics were heartfelt and meaningful.
We had no idea what the music would be like at all, just saw it was some live music and decided to surprise ourselves. It turned out to be punk which is a genre I enjoy but have never experienced live before.
We were taken a back by the atmosphere and energy. It was extremely intimate, with the bands playing on the floor rather than the stage. This attracted the crown to circle around, standing at interesting angles. We experienced the whole gig from the side. This made you feel absorbed, in the music but also a distant observer.
Watching the audience their expression of music was fascinating, the punk possessed their beings in uncontrollable head banging.
There was amazing immersive lighting which created a red haze which engulfed the performers. I already strongly associate the colour red with punk music (perhaps its association with aggression?)
This bands stage presence was incredible. They were just communicators of their music, their message. The singer was highly energetic, fully enthused in his expression of the sound, checking his little lyric/poem book before performing each song. Unfortunately the mic wasn't turned up loud enough to hear the lyrics but the performance of the vocals was powerful enough to believe that the lyrics were heartfelt and meaningful.
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AKNE
Brudenell Social Club, Leeds
09.01.19
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