City and Colour play at Terminal 5

Wrote a little something for my school’s paper about City and Colour’s set at Terminal 5 on Dec 7th.

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Have you ever been to a concert and said to yourself, “This sounds so much better live.” Now picture that times twenty.

If you’re a music junkie and an avid concert goer like me, then you know what it feels like to leave a show and say, “Damn, that was a really good show.” There’s some sort of satisfaction that comes along with a great show.  The simple idea of knowing you were there is enough. But what’s even better is that after a solid show you can say with pride you were there, amongst the crowd, screaming back the lyrics to one of your favorite artists.

A concert can sometimes turn into one of the best nights of your life, a night you’ll never forget. There is always that one show that really blows you out of the water.

And that’s what it was like to see City and Colour this past Tuesday on December 7^th at Terminal 5 in New York City.

If you’ve never heard of City and Colour then let me introduce you.  If you’re into mellow music, witty and honest lyrics, a calm and soothing but simultaneously piercing (in a good way) voice, acoustic guitar and folky type music, then give City and Colour a play.  Started by Dallas Green as a side project to his older band, Alexisonfire, City and Colour has grown into a serious project that Green has overtaken now and has three successful studio albums.

From the moment Dallas Green appeared on stage you knew he was something special by the crowd’s reaction.  Green started off the show with “We Found Each Other In The Dark,” the first song from their latest album, Little Hell. The crowd started to scream – and I don’t know if it’s just because where I was standing (in the front by the barricade photographing) but I haven’t heard a crowd scream for a man on stage the way I heard it that night in a very long time.

Accompanying Green on stage was solo artist Daniel Romano and others, as they came on stage in full suits. Finally, something different.  It made the concert a tad bit more interesting, and it gave the crowd something to talk about between songs.

Being that it was my first time seeing City and Colour live, I was in complete awe listening to his voice.  Don’t get me wrong, his recorded material is great but hearing Green’s voice as he sang his songs live, old and new, was so rich and filled with love and soul. His voice made the whole venue feel safe, like there wasn’t a care in the world. The only thing that mattered that night was the band’s set. He was completely on point throughout the night. The only thing that really bothered me is that Green did not play “Save Your Scissors,” or “Casey’s Song.” But despite the fact those two songs were not on the set list, the song choice was perfect: a little bit of everything.

If you have ever heard me talk about concerts, you’ve probably never heard me describe a show as phenomenal. Well, this one was.  With a voice like Green’s that man was meant to sing, and I’m happy he discovered his talent and continues to pursue it with City and Colour.

View more of City and Colour’s set here!

View photos of the opening act, Hacienda here!

The Glitch Mob

You don’t have to be a fan of only one genre of music to like this electronic band. The Glitch Mob satisfies the ubiquitous concert goer. Whether you’re a fan of hip-hop, house, rock, dub step or electronic, The Glitch Mob is definitely a band worth listening to.

The trio from Los Angeles creates some of the catchiest electronic beats in the music world today. Each track on their debut album, Drink The Sea, is made up of captivating energetic songs filled with tons of bass drops that can easily get stuck in one’s head as he or she goes on with their day.

Their music can be listened to in any disposition.  Whether you’re studying for an exam or going out with friends, their electronic vibes will satisfy your mood.  Their beats are simultaneously soothing and relaxing but upbeat and energetic.

Not only is their album amazing but also their live show is something everyone needs to see. Their fan base is wild, selling out their NYC show back in July at Terminal 5. The crowd gets immersed within the tunes the Glitch Mob plays and doesn’t stop rockin’.  Fans are constantly grooving to the beat – it’s hard to stop when good beats circulate the venue!

And what’s great is that The Glitch Mob isn’t just about the music.  While you watch them rock out on their lemuirs, drum pads and keyboards, the band has a fantastic visual light show that comes along with their performance.  The same guys who design lights for deadmau5, daft punk and many more also do their stage production. You can watch all the lights moving right along with the beat.

With only one album and one EP out the mob is playing all over the country, playing huge venues and selling out their shows. Their song “Warrior Concerto” off their EP, We Can Make The World Stop, made it to the number one spot on The Hype Machine, a popular website that searches for good music on blogs and posts it for everyone else to discover.  The song is a mix of electronic beats, dub step and even the strings.  Everyone digs their original beats they create and it’s definitely worth the listen.

The live show The Glitch Mob puts on is an incredible, breathtaking and pleasurable experience.  The connection between The Glitch Mob and the fans during a show is a strong one; everything is in sync, the lights, the band, the music and the crowd.