Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi all,
Was wondering what everyone's thoughts/feelings/experiences of gigs are?
On paper they're not the best places to be with so many things going on. For myself I tend to get uncomfortable when the crowds are packed too close and I get hyper-aware of how close I am to other people and feeling elbows etc brush against me. Feel like I constantly have to hold my breath. What I find weird for myself though is I love the feeling of the sound at gigs, not particularly the sound itself, but the vibrations of it in my chest and my body and limbs, I close my eyes to block out the lights and just feel it in my bones. For this reason I prefer rock gigs to anything else.
Anyway, just wanted to ask what others peoples thoughts and experiences were?
I was at a Gig; on Tuesday night. A free Gig, at a bar near Belfast. My friend, and I, couldn't stay for the whole event; due to time. However, I bought a £20 LP at the merchandise table.
Whenever I saw Paul Draper; back in March, at Gorilla in Manchester, I felt the 'Jet Lag' from an overnight coach journey, vua Glasgow; after heading, via the Ferry, from Belfast. I never feel comfortable; mainly as I don't drink alcohol.
Time is my major issue, long events exacerbate my anxiety.