Dave Grohl and the Foo Fighters?
May 7th 2008 04:06
I could wax lyrical about their exceptional talent and presence on stage. I could also go on to say that they are by far the best rock group of their time. But I’d rather start off by saying that The Foo Fighters were never my favourite band, nor did I know the entire catalogue of their music, so seeing them in concert was just a fun night out.
All this has of course since changed.
As the lights dimmed, the band (plus a few extras) came on stage with the fury of a thousand young grunge rockers. Lead by the effervescent Dave Grohl , the almost 40 something’s proved why they deserved a full house of loyal, screaming fans. Grohl’s enthusiasm for performing and humility in receiving adoration from a ten thousand plus crowd was overwhelming. Unlike most other performers who like to be known as musicians, Grohl’s musicianship only lends itself to be compared with the greats of bygone decades. However, the music alone is not what makes their live shows one of the best. Grohl is charismatic beyond belief and manages to hold his own with the crowd of devotees for the entire two and a half hour show. His seduction of the crowd is a process worth watching; His stories are long, yet entirely entertaining; His rejection of women’s undergarments thrown on stage is oddly uplifting; His love for the music and its followers is one the most rare and genuine displays of affection seen at a concert.
It’s hard not to fall in love with this man. Though the other members of the band are on stage for the most part of the show, it’s difficult to notice them (other than their introductions and brief solo performances). Taylor Hawkins is perhaps most notable out of these as he displays his immense abilities on the drums. He is the silent partner, yet one can imagine that Grohl could quite possibly play with anyone and still be the best in the room. It’s hard to look away from Grohl as he belts out one of his signature roars quickly followed by some of the softest notes possible. Superbly crafted, the songs sound far better sung live than on CD, which as we all know is a hard task for any singer let alone the singer of a rock ‘n’ roll band. Grohl brings an unusual depth to his performance, another dimension to his multifaceted stage persona which succeeds in creating a strong bond between the man and his subjects.
Resembling an extremely sexy Jesus or Jason Lee, with his long shiny hair and full beard, Grohl does indeed bring a little bit of Almost Famous with him on stage. Pointing out to specific people in the crowds and professing his undying love to each and every person in the arena only makes him more of an ethereal figure whom everyone wants to befriend. Running up and down the massive staged areas, he holds the momentum and creates anticipation from one song to the next.
The most memorable and effective one of these songs is My Hero. As the crowd chants the lyrics, Grohl becomes the song. Invoking each word as he sings it; it becomes an ode to Grohl from the audience and in that moment is undeniably the hero.
It’s hard to describe the sheer awe and respect that Grohl demands while performing. It is only at the end of the two and a half hours that you realise you were a part of something truly unique and spectacular.
It is in your honour that Grohl plays his songs for you, wooing you one lyric at a time. But it is you who will have the honour of falling deeply in love with Dave Grohl and his Foo Fighters.[/SIZE]
All this has of course since changed.
As the lights dimmed, the band (plus a few extras) came on stage with the fury of a thousand young grunge rockers. Lead by the effervescent Dave Grohl , the almost 40 something’s proved why they deserved a full house of loyal, screaming fans. Grohl’s enthusiasm for performing and humility in receiving adoration from a ten thousand plus crowd was overwhelming. Unlike most other performers who like to be known as musicians, Grohl’s musicianship only lends itself to be compared with the greats of bygone decades. However, the music alone is not what makes their live shows one of the best. Grohl is charismatic beyond belief and manages to hold his own with the crowd of devotees for the entire two and a half hour show. His seduction of the crowd is a process worth watching; His stories are long, yet entirely entertaining; His rejection of women’s undergarments thrown on stage is oddly uplifting; His love for the music and its followers is one the most rare and genuine displays of affection seen at a concert.
It’s hard not to fall in love with this man. Though the other members of the band are on stage for the most part of the show, it’s difficult to notice them (other than their introductions and brief solo performances). Taylor Hawkins is perhaps most notable out of these as he displays his immense abilities on the drums. He is the silent partner, yet one can imagine that Grohl could quite possibly play with anyone and still be the best in the room. It’s hard to look away from Grohl as he belts out one of his signature roars quickly followed by some of the softest notes possible. Superbly crafted, the songs sound far better sung live than on CD, which as we all know is a hard task for any singer let alone the singer of a rock ‘n’ roll band. Grohl brings an unusual depth to his performance, another dimension to his multifaceted stage persona which succeeds in creating a strong bond between the man and his subjects.
Resembling an extremely sexy Jesus or Jason Lee, with his long shiny hair and full beard, Grohl does indeed bring a little bit of Almost Famous with him on stage. Pointing out to specific people in the crowds and professing his undying love to each and every person in the arena only makes him more of an ethereal figure whom everyone wants to befriend. Running up and down the massive staged areas, he holds the momentum and creates anticipation from one song to the next.
The most memorable and effective one of these songs is My Hero. As the crowd chants the lyrics, Grohl becomes the song. Invoking each word as he sings it; it becomes an ode to Grohl from the audience and in that moment is undeniably the hero.
It’s hard to describe the sheer awe and respect that Grohl demands while performing. It is only at the end of the two and a half hours that you realise you were a part of something truly unique and spectacular.
It is in your honour that Grohl plays his songs for you, wooing you one lyric at a time. But it is you who will have the honour of falling deeply in love with Dave Grohl and his Foo Fighters.[/SIZE]
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Comment by Anonymous
OK not so keen on the band, but love the review. Maybe I will fall in love if I see him as well?
You should forward this to the papers and see if it gets picked up.
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