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?
Euan. My best experience was when at Download 2022. I thought I`d go into one of the tents and have a listen to Napalm Death (!!!!)....Mate, I was stood right next to the speakers and close to the stage. The sound, emotions, etc, were all really intense and loud...I just closed my eyes and just went on a journey!!!! I came out of there feeling awesome
I went to Download 2016, and sensory wise there is a big difference for me when the noise is intrusive vs when it is deliberately sought out. If I had been deaf I imagine I would have still heard the music just from the soundwaves hitting my body. It's great, like stimming all over on a natural high.