I saw Death Cab for Cutie with Rachel in the St-Jean-Baptiste Church. It was, in one word, beautiful.
Occasionally, people ask me why I bother going to shows when I can just listen to the music in the comfort of my home. Shows like the one I attended last night speak volumes in terms of answering this question. I have felt this certain feeling several times before, at different concerts but I have never been able to pick out the right word. Yesterday night, I’d say that singing along to Stay Young, Go Dancing with strangers made me realize that the only appropriate word for this feeling is unity. Shows provide people with a sense of unity, clearly, and that is why I like them so much.
The show had a divine setting (as Ben said, “God created the best reverb”), an amazing set list (including a smattering of greats from Plans and Transatlanticism among others and an impromptu performance of I’ll be Your Mirror by the Velvet Underground), an amazing crowd of people (who offered up a lengthy but deserved standing ovation), a fantastic accompanying orchestra (and a great opening act!).
Above is a clip of last night’s performance of Transatlanticism, the last song played at the show. Everyone got off the pews to stand for this one and that feeling of unity was stronger than ever.
Ben repeated the words “Thank You.” repeatedly as most lead singers at shows usually do. But, for the first time ever, I couldn’t stop myself from whispering back “No, thank you.” Thank you Death Cab for being there when I was sad, happy (and sometimes just in need of something to listen to when I was procrastinating). Thank you for giving me this wonderful experience.
pretty photographs of the event : http://www.showbizz.net/musique/death-cab-for-cutie-en-concert-a-montreal-voyez-les-photos-115452.html
Chills. Wow. This is reminiscent to the feeling I had when I saw them perform this song in 2008 and the entire crowd sang “So come on.” But I think the setting here is much better…so jealous.