Returning from my beautiful little jaunt to Melbourne I am both exhausted and elated.I went with one of my best friends in the world, Jocey, to see a band we both really love, Grizzly Bear.
It was amazing. Grizzly Bear are heavy on vocal melody, are massively talented musicians and I'm in love with their sound. I've heard it classified as folk rock, but I've never heard anything quite like them.
The band made use of an array of instruments, and their voices create such an amazing harmony. It is different, definitely not mainstream, and truly a gift.
While watching the band, the crowd sat in almost silent amazement. This is not a band you mosh to, scream and wave at while they are performing- the applause and cheering happened at the end of each song because frankly, the crowd was too enveloped in the moment to even want to make a sound during the performance.
The guys were modest and down to earth, and clearly LOVED every. single. second. of the performance.
I was wrapped up in their passion.
It was such an honour to watch. It truly is a blessing when people with such talent share their gifts, allowing us into their world. It was INSPIRING! They were rocking out so hard and looked liked they were in their element. The music they made... I just don't have words.
I want to give myself to my passions like they do.
That's how they inspired me. Seeing these guys live gave me goosebumps. Gave me a rush to want to put as much passion into my writing and my life as they do their music.
What a gift.
Note: If you would like to listen to anything by the band, I recommend 'Two weeks' & 'Knife'. Grizzly Bear are not for everybody, (nothing is), but they are for me :)
p.s they also feature on the 'new moon' soundtrack in the song 'slow life'
Ooh, Miss Ali, you need to see my brother perform - he's awesome too. (www.nickparnell.com) But what a wonderful gift to go with a friend and have such a wonderful time! We've missed you on Twitter though!
ReplyDeleteAwwww thanks fleur! I missed everybody too! You almost feel bad for leaving all your emails, blogs and tweets unattended! lol. Will check out your brothers site now! :) xx
ReplyDeleteI love watching passionate people - no matter the subject its instantly inspiring :)
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had a wonderful time! I don't get out enough, but I would like to see more stuff like this ;-)
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@nicole- I agree! something inside comes alive- it's a wonderful experience.
ReplyDelete@justine- oh i did! :) i dont get out much either lol, its friday night and im in my flannel PJ's with wine talking to my virtual friends (i love you all!) but i think really getting yourself into something that may inspire you is necessary for your own development as an artist. we need to live our own lives to be able to create another one :)
Sounds like you had an awesome time, I'm jealous! I know how inspiring things like that can be, seeing people so connected to their passions and talents. Life's too short to put your passions aside - go for your dreams I say!
ReplyDeletegreat comment chicki! i think you're right! :))
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