Headaches and Memories
Thursday, January 29, 2009 by circle.square.triangle
Watching the news on Thursday night we were told to expect thunder storms or light showers. Instead it was completely the opposite, 35+ degrees and a hot wind. Waiting in the sun for The Ting Tings to play proved to be quiet irritating but it was quickly forgotten as they came on stage and got the crowd pumping. Playing a heap of songs from their 2008 record We Started Nothing. Their set drawing a massive crowd which went of to their last song That's Not My Name.
We spent the next couple of hours going from stage to stage... After The Ting Tings, right next door we saw Black Kids. A band more commonly known for their track which exploded on blogs and radio's all around the world, I'm Not Going To Teach Your Boyfriend How To Dance With You. We thought instead of posting one of their originals we would post a remix they did. Here is Lykke Li, I'm Good, I'm Gone.
Next up on our little schedule was TV On The Radio. Another stand out band from the United States. Known more for one of their older track, Staring At The Sun which exploded onto the blogs and airwaves all around the world leading to great success. This was an awesome live set. As we stood towards the back just watching the band go off on stage and the crowd responding, feeding each other and exploding with intensity as the all time favorite tracks are played.
After hanging out in the shade, chatting and drinking, we made our way over to the grand stands and saw a little of Arctic Monkeys. Only checking out half of their set we made our way over to the Boiler Room where we spent the rest of the night admiring such acts as Hot Chip, Peewee Ferris and The Prodigy.
Seeing The Prodigy live is one experience we will never forget. They were insane, scary, and fascinating. Never before have we seen soo much intensity from one act. Working the crowd, building them and and pleasing the entire time. Of course Fire Starter was insane and the highlight of their set. When you get the chance to check them out, make sure you do. They are one act not to be missed.
Well thats another Big Day Out passed. Thanks guys for putting on an awesome show - as usual, and can't wait to see you again next year..!
Mitch and Ben
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Labels: Big Day Out, Hot Chip, I'm Good I'm Gone, Lykke Li, Peewee Ferris, Staring At The Sun, Thats not my name, The Black Kids, The Prodigy, The Ting Tings, TV On The Radio
Comments (5)
February 1, 2009 at 5:47 AM
So anyway, this lot are girder bendingly special, like rubbing a spoon across a passport, backwards.
February 23, 2009 at 7:37 PM
highlights were frequent. appreciate the tracks.
March 3, 2009 at 1:43 PM
yo u know that pic of TVOTR is photoshopped with a bunch of other rappers, that's not really them...
March 3, 2009 at 3:13 PM
It might be photoshopped, but man its still an awesome photo.. Do you think that might have been all that mattered??
November 14, 2009 at 2:42 PM
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