this aggression. Even they want to make this end. “Concerts get such a band name, because of all the [violence] and everything like that,” said Limp Bizkit (a ‘flavor-of-the-month’ band) guitarist Wes Borland. Sprains and broken bones resulting from moshing (a violent form of “dance” in which fans careen off one another) and crowd surfing (a practice in which fans are passed over head by the members of the crowd) have been common at concerts for many years. As many people remember at Woodstock ’99 the
Music concerts, especially those involving more brutal music, tend to attract a large and diverse crowd of people. However, just because all of these people are all attending the same show does not necessarily mean that they are all there for the same reason. Normally, a show-goer's motives and intentions can be easily recognized using simple observations of their hair, style of dress, how they act during a performer's set, and sometimes even their gender. Heck, there are even a select few who choose
Music is a media that can be interpreted into multiple different ways as well as expressed in numerous ways. My family members each have unique backgrounds and music history that all differ from each other. They were each raised in a different time and environments that would create a different introduction to music as well as what type of music that interests them. Every culture has its own influences, unique environment and more specifically, taste and creation in music. For one, my mother grew
Dear Mr.Johnson, This Letter is on the issue of closed campus, in my opinion this should not even be an issue. County High Scholl students should be able to go out during lunch, we have a right to choose what we pay for and we have the right to seek a comfortable environment. I have very strong reasons to back up my opinion. If I want to not wait in line for at least five to eight minutes for food I must skip the trip to my locker and lag around a heavy bag which has my first, second
How do you navigate the world of concert photography? How do you approach the subject as a music lover as well as a serious artist whose number one priority is to get the shot? We interviewed two practicing photographers to get a better understanding of the job. How does a concert photographer decide which shows they want to shoot? “Sometimes it's by assignment, but most of the time it’s by preference. When you get to photograph a band or artist you like it makes your photos that much better
Several years ago I immersed myself in the gothic and metal lifestyle and I’m still a part of it. As soon as I started hearing more about the underground aspect of it, I knew I had to investigate. In the gothic and metal lifestyle, no subculture is the same since each genre is like an umbrella, something different always beneath the next. On February 7, 2014 the opportunity arose for me to attend my first underground Darkside sold out concert in Boston at the Paradise Rock Club at 10:00 pm, which
Music comes in many forms. Whether if it is rock, pop, instrumental, indie, country, jazz, or another genre, everyone has a favorite. Music can be used to express oneself and bring enjoyment to life. Music can be live or recorded. Live and recorded music have many differences and similarities that can be noticed and loved depending on the listener. Live music can be expensive, but the experience is full of entertainment and emotion. Recorded music can be cheap, but vocals and sounds are edited in
Standing in line alone, listening to the cold wind whisper isn't as lonely as one might think. I had been debating greatly on whether or not I was gonna come to the show tonight ; the main thing holding me back was the sketchy area that the venue was located at. Did I really wanna go home at 11:00pm and risk running into some crazy homeless guy? "Ah fuck it", I thought to myself. The Rickshaw Stop sat right in the middle of Fell St, it's walls invaded with purple tentacles and flying eyeballs
The rising punk rock scene that has existed for decades is notorious for how easy it is to get on stage. The spotlight usually does not last long which causes bands to come and go, but that treasured few moments captures an indescribable adrenaline rush that is compared to a similar rush that results from using drugs. The lifestyles of some musicians fall into this desire for a thrill while some musicians can control it. Every musician distinctly remembers the first time they set foot on stage to
and Nancy Spungen. This particular story is a classic love, hate, tragedy. Sid Vicious was an aggressive punk rock party animal who acquired a raunchy soft spot for the American heroin addicted groupie, Nancy. Amidst his already eventful life of moshing, loud parties, anarchy, and ravenous drug use, Nancy introduced heroin into the mix. What started as a casual coincidence of pairing up, became a traumatic relationship for the both of them, and the rest of the world. Although they were madly in
the action takes place. This is where people mosh in the mosh pits and fans can try and get as close to the stage as possible. Not only is being on the floor the liveliest and most fun spot to be, it is also the most dangerous. People will begin moshing and run into the rest of the crowd, and many fights will break out because people want to get as close to the stage as possible. Being a smaller girl is a huge disadvantage at a concert like this. It is really easy to get pushed and sometimes it
rap, reggae, metal, rock, and many more. This essay will focus on a certain genre, metalcore. Metalcore is a blend of hardcore punk and extreme metal, and has a distinguished use of breakdowns, which are slow, intense passages that are conducive to moshing. Pioneering bands in metalcore such as Hogan’s Heroes, Earth Crisis, and Integrity are described to lean more towards hardcore punk, whereas later bands, like Asking Alexandria, All That Remains, and The Devil Wears Prada are described as leaning
My First Punk Concert I pull the soft cotton black t-shirt over my head, I grab my favorite pair of black jeans and throw on my old high tops. From the kitchen I hear my aunt yelling at me to “turn that noise off!”, I turn my music a little louder to drown out the nagging. I feel a little nervous not really knowing what to expect from tonight, it is my first punk rock show. My brother came over ,and I hear him knock on the front letting my grandpa and I know that it is time to leave. In the car