I just got home (finally snuggled in bed) from an Arctic Monkeys concert at Staples Center. In my experience, concerts either cause you to love a band/performer so much more or devastatingly less, and with the Arctic Monkeys, it is clearly the former. Alex Turner, with his slicked-back hair and intriguing hip movements, has an aura that commands attention as soon as he walks on the stage. (Okay, and perhaps his aura also give off a pompous vibe, but hey, he's a rock star.) His voice, somehow simultaneously hollow yet rich and deep, is as captivating live as it is on recordings. The entire band contributes to their compelling presence-- the drummer, guitarist, and bassist remained engrossed in their music throughout the entire concert, and it's evident that each member puts in an abundance of time and effort into his work.
They opened, of course, with "Do I Wanna Know", inevitably included performances of oldies such as "Mardy Bum" (a forever favorite) and "Old Yellow Bricks", and so many other captivating performances of their songs, including a three-song encore. I especially enjoyed the abundant use of strobe lights, spotlights, and various types of light thingamabobs I'm sure I've never heard of. At one point, everyone in the audience held up their phones with their flashlights illuminating the darkened stadium like stars in the night sky. That was my favorite part: feeling suspended in the sky surrounded by twinkling stars. Below is a picture of it along with some other photos from the night. I wasn't able to get any close ups from the suite box we were sitting in, but these photos should suffice.
Goodnight, and shine bright like an iPhone. xo B
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