This concert was more in line with what I would normally listen to: Peter, Bjorn & John.
Peter Bjorn & John, Melkweg Amsterdam
However, something was off last night at Melkweg. My heart wasn’t in it, I was distracted and nervous (?), and they didn’t play nearly as well as they did a few years ago upstairs at Paradiso (autumn of 2006). Seriously, that show long ago was awesome. Does anyone remember it? (photos by Martijn Booij)
Back then, they were more enthusiastic and happy, the crowd was more receptive, the venue was more intimate. Here is my review from 2006.
This one….it just lacked something. The band started off with slower, flatter songs (although they did eventually pick it up a bit), they weren’t nearly as active on stage, and everyone was talking over the music, not really listening to it. So, all in all it was just wrong. I hate the Melkweg for concerts anyway. Paradiso all the way.
Peter Bjorn & John, Melkweg Amsterdam
Maybe they were just having an off night. I know I was.
Tags: Amsterdam, concert, Melkweg, Music, Peter Bjorn & John
March 27, 2009 at 10:43 am |
That’s always a shame.. Melkweg is good for drinking and more of a party (read dancey) atmosphere. Paradiso just spoils us for atmosphere, I love it there!
I hope you enjoyed it though, I suppose hearing a few favourite tracks helped a little bit!
I do fully understand though, had something similar at the Massive Attack concert at Westergasfabriek, everyone chatting, it all seemed a bit forced and I left early :/
March 27, 2009 at 11:01 am |
Maybe we’re just getting too old for concerts??? In 2007 I saw an absolute shitload of shows, so maybe that wore me out. Am still trying to get over it.