degausser

so, to say the least, i've been in a bit of a rut. but, i won't dwell on that.

on a lighter note, i've wanted to see Brand New live since seventh grade. six years later, it finally happened. I was supposed to go with liz, and these two guys. I ended up going with Melissa, which worked out 100% perfectly. We needed to catch up, not that we don't talk everyday. I just needed my best friend who knows me more than anyone.
So the two opening bands were less than enthralling, and we were stuck behind a pole for those. but we moved into a clearer area for Brand New, thankfully. We were not on the floor, we were on a balcony, but i didnt care.
Jesse Lacey is a god. that explains all of his biblical references, which i noticed a lot more of when performed live. I want to write like a ten page paper on allusions in brand new songs, it'd be totally possible and totally interesting. too none of my classes would care about something like that.
back to Jesse. he was wearing tims and a hoodie and jeans. he was just so beautiful, even from far away.
the aesthetics were amazing... weird as hell but really complimented the music well. can't even be explained; had an overall intense sensory effect. the lights, the media behind the stage.
the line up almost couldnt have been better. they played almost 50-50 throwbacks and fresh tracks. closed with seventy times seven. only melissa would know why that one song sticks out.
they did not play socco amaretto lime, which i always wanted to hear live. but they did play quiet things, jesus christ, jude law and a semester abroad, archers, and a buncha other great ones. every one they played was enthralling, actually. i've been listening to their newer stuff nonstop since then. it's really deep. it makes me think.
and their set was really long, too. overall extremely impressive. best performance ive seen live by far. would not hesitate to see them alive again if given the chance. and i'd thoroughly suggest it.

then melissa stayed over. she is basically my roommate. we had some good laughs, some good conversation. not that i havent known this forever, but me and melissa are complete opposites yet best friends. i think we compliment each other well..
i also know she reads my blogs so i hope she reads this one!
"<3 MELISSA" lol

besides that, i cant wait for thanksgiving and to see my woosta-friends and family. i need a break, even though im gonna have to work and do mad school work over break. a change of scenery would be nice. yanno. yanno.

see you at the south vs. north game wednesday night, peace.