Not much can be said
about seeing AC/DC live. They're the kind of band that I would never listen to
at home, but they're also an icon of hard rock and they sure know how to put up
a show. Starting with the huge locomotive that decorated the stage, following
up with a whole lotta Rosie riding the locomotive and ending with Brian ringing
the bells of hell and a ton of fire crackers and pyros and stuff.
I was a bit sad that
we didn't get to stay up front as the whole area was completely packed by the
time we got there (and we were there only a half hour after the doors opened),
but we went up on the lawn in front of The House of the People and we had a
terrific view. It almost seemed like a VIP seat, with us having a clear view of
the stage and the whole square. It was really great seeing a crowd of tens of
thousands of people, jumping up and down, making waves and wearing the infamous
red horns. Cool sight, with all the horns lighting up in the dark.
The guys act like
they're in their twenties, they have so much energy I have no idea where they
get it from. Brian ran across the stage like I don't think I could be able to
do at a fourth of his age and Angus did his famous guitar solo running,
jumping, rolling on his back and in pretty much any position you can think of.
It wouldn't have been a real AC/DC experience without a show-off from Angus,
really. He even pulled down his pants to reveal AC/DC underwear :)) Yes, tons
of sex references, what else did you expect from a band whose most famous song
includes a visit to the hookers? I mean.... dancers. Brian seems to be losing
his voice, but you know, the dude always sings like his vocal chords are about
to break, so I can't really tell. Still, he sounded even more hoarse and
strained then usual (yes, that is possible).
While the show was a
spread of forces and obviously very well thought and meant to go all out, I
didn't feel any connection with the artists. They seemed like they were having
tons of fun on the stage, but they were a bit cold with the audience. They did
their routine, but maybe they've been too many places and have been cheered by too
many people to be impressed anymore, I don't know what it was. Well, I guess
not everyone can be super warm and cuddly and "we love you and we'll be
back" and after all it was an entertaining concert, so I shouldn't
complain too much. It should be noted that Angus did a far better job at
communicating with the audience then Brian did. Also, the guy is so out there
and into his music, that you can't not love him!
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