There was a Marianas Trench show the other day, and I got to go. Not only did I get to go, but I had some amazing experiences. I talked to Matt (guitarist) and Mike (bassist) right away, because they're cool and work the merch table. Haha. They were UNBELIEVABLY nice! I'll never forget when Mike gave me that dazzling smile.... *reminisces.*
The actual music was incredible. They put on a fantastic live show -- my favourite part was probably when they performed Masterpiece Theatre III, a six minute track from their new CD that's like a grand finale of their music. It takes lines from other songs and is layered with tons of vocals. All four guys in the band are incredible singers! I was enchanted by their performance.
At the end, the lead, Josh, announced that the band would go to the back and people could come meet them. The place cleared out sooo fast. I was already only three people from the guard rail, but I rushed up and stood right at it when people started leaving. I'm smart like that. Mike leaned over and gave the girl next to me a pick. I said, "Mike, Mike, I'm on the Mission!" (The Mission is the street team that really, really got the ball rolling on getting them radio play.) "Oh you're on the Mission?" So he walks away, comes back, and hands me the setlist!
I talked to Matt and Mike again, got hugs, pictures, etc, and then ran over to talk to Ian, the drummer. "Ian, I'm from the Mission." "Yeah? Hey, you're Shanae! Shanae... Shanae Something! I saw your name on the guest list and thought, 'What a nice black girl name.'" Me and Ian had some good times. I asked him if he'd get naked for Jesus (inside joke... he asked a fan that once) and we laughed VERY hard. Ian was extremely nice and hilarious.
Last on the list was Josh. I talked to him for a bit about random stuff, and while my friend was taking a picture with him, I asked, "Was it more intimidating to work with Greig Nori or Raine Maida?" "Raine. Actually, Raine wasn't intimidating... RAINE IS AWESOME ON THE NUNCHUCKS! He's like... *kung-fu noises/actions*. Yeah! But no, Raine's hilaaarious!" "Really? I wouldn't guess..." "No, he's so funny. But yeah, you wouldn't think so because he's real artsy and is like, 'I AM DEEP,' but no, he's so funny. We actually got to hang out with him for a few days before recording, and for three days I didn't know he had a sense of humor. He's the kind of guy that says everything with a straight face. But yeah, Raine's a goof!"
Aw reading that was awesome. There is nothing better than a good concert.
-Sarah Goodbye you liar, Well you sipped from the cup but you don't own up to anything Then you think you will inspire Take apart your head (and I wish I could inspire) Take apart your demons, then you add it to the list.
It was an amazing concert, and being given the setlist and meeting the band really put a cherry on top. It's a good experience for what I consider to be my first real concert. They're just... so nice!
AnnieDreams wrote:Now if only my sound was currently working... remind me to come back to that.
You're description of them as a band that likes to break out into harmonies is beginning to seem rather misleading!
They do like to break out in harmonies! Just some times more than others.
"Wow, nice to meet you. Nine years huh? That's a really long time. Are you going to stab me or something? Because if you are, can we get it over with?" ~Jer
You are never stronger than when you land on the other side of despair. ~Zadie Smith, White Teeth
People get banned for stupid reasons all the time. I remember reading something about a guy who's tag was his last name "gaywood", and got banned for having the word "gay" in his gamer tag.
-Sarah Goodbye you liar, Well you sipped from the cup but you don't own up to anything Then you think you will inspire Take apart your head (and I wish I could inspire) Take apart your demons, then you add it to the list.
So I have a new gig working as a database admin to clean up and help improve an Access database.
1st day - No login. Sit at my desk and wait 7 hours for it to not come.
2nd Login works. MS Access not installed on PC.
No access to file directory where excel data is located at that needs imported into said access database.
While I don't mind surfing the net for $17/hr
My brain needs to be exercised so it doesn't turn to complete mush.
Cliffs:
I miss being the PC guy with Administrative rights.
"I wasn't sure if you were a crazy ax murdering pshyco or not when I first met you" -- Megan
I dunno, Kickerface, that sounds like a pretty sweet two days of work to me.
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<font color="#3C8C8B">Imagine there's no heaven, it's easy if you try, no hell below us, above us only sky, imagine all the people, <font color="#FFFFFF">living</font> for today...</font>
<font color="#50B4B3">Imagine there's no countries, it isn't hard to do, nothing to kill or die for, no religion too, imagine all the people, living <font color="#FFFFFF">life</font> in peace...</font>
They're just... so nice!
