Almost six months later and LIGHTS has returned to Utah, but this time with Owl City headlining the tour. The night started off with us waiting in line outside while it rained/snowed in the below freezing weather. I thought my hands were going to fall off as the rain showered upon our lifeless, shaking bodies. Apparently buying tickets online and having a physical ticket in your hand is not proof enough that you did indeed pay for your ticket. Everyone who did not buy their tickets online casually walked in as if they owned the place. Meanwhile the rest of us were waiting outside ready to suffer from hypothermia as they looked up our information one person at a time. I’ve never had this problem at other venues, but I guess The Great Saltair wanted to prove my expectations wrong.
Once we got inside we quickly warmed up and dried off. We got all situated just in time for LIGHTS. Words cannot describe how great this show was. It’s amazing to see what a big stage and killer lighting can do to turn a good performance into an amazing one. I was definitely impressed with her. I thought her last show was great but this one was even greater.
LIGHTS – The Last Thing On Your Mind
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGX3TH70Rs8]
Last time I saw Owl City was when they toured with Relient K last summer. It consisted of two guys standing behind MacBook Pros nodding their heads up and down while the drummer tried to follow a minus track. I didn’t care for them or their music at that point. It took me buying their CD to actually hear that it was something worth listening to. This concert proved to me one thing, that they are awesome live. The new arrangements for their songs were perfect. I especially liked the violin and cello that were added. I really didn’t think they would be able to pull off a big show like this, but they most certainly did.
Owl City – Meteor Shower
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUGlodw3H30]
As you can see, I was finally able to record my own video at this show. The sound goes in and out because I kept putting my fingers over the microphone. I’ll remember next time to position them more appropriately for your optimal listening pleasure.
Man, sounds like an awesome concert! That’s cool that you got to go. I would have assumed that Owl city be lame live, but I’ll now take your word for it.
Wow. Someone stayed up LATE last night getting this one out. :D
yeah, how’s that for timely?
Luke and I like Owl City—that was great. Hey, what kind of video camera are you using? Its so crisp and clear in the dark, good job.
It’s my new camera I got for graduation, the Canon SX210 IS. Still a point and shoot but with a lot more features. I’m pretty happy with how it handled its first concert. Someday I’ll get a DSLR like you :)
Happy Birthday!! :)