"Everything about you resonates happiness now I won't settle for less..."

Music is pretty important to me yet, it is hard to pinpoint the exact reason why I love music the way I do and, I struggle to find words to explain the emotions it brings out in me. Muse played Rexall Place Monday night and peeps, if you get a chance to see a Muse gig, take it, you will be rewarded!

Hearing music live gives a song a chance to fly and I love being at a concert when songs soar and that's what Muse did --they let their songs soar and (lucky, lucky us) brought us along for the flight.

First, I must mention Silversun Pickups! They opened the show and really performed well in a larger setting like Rexall! Their light show was also really well done and they seem to really like Edmonton. They explained they were out on the Ave on Sunday night and at Sherlock Holmes Pub their song, Substitution came on while they were there and they really got a kick out of hearing it. They are going to be headlining their own shows at Rexall soon enough. "Locked and Loaded!"


The waiting between SSPU's and Muse was pretty hard for this lady. I actually had butterflies in my tummy in anticipation! Then the lights went down and cue Uprising!

Nevermind the laser show and amazing set on stage which were visually stunning...or the great audience who sang and sang along...

The star of this show? The MUSIC! Shit, these dudes are talented!
The sound was amazing. The band performed so well I was literally taken aback. How Matt Bellamy brings his incredible voice to peaks and valley's and manages to be pitch perfect AND not miss a note....all while dancing about the stage playing his guitar like a man possessed? I have no idea! It was really amazing to watch just him! And his bright blue leather pants!

When Matt sat down to the piano for Ruled By Secrecy I just let it wash over me, that was really special, here is my video...not the best but...

With creepy eyeballs falling from the rafters and laser beams galore there was plenty for your eyes to feast on, but the music really did sound like someone is playing the disc for you. Yes, that good!

My favourite parts were "Bliss" (yay!) and the haunting and lovely Undisclosed Desires (I was waiting for it and just loved that performance, so beautiful!).

But "Knights of Cydonia" (clip at the bottom) at the very end had the whole place bouncing and I have to admit it was not my favourite Muse song, but I never saw it live!

They let loose on the crowd with such power...the buildup and explosion of that song live is incredible! I loved watching the GA come apart during that song. The energy was amazing and I will do what ever I can to see them again! and again, and again I hope.
See the rest of my videos from Muse here .

Thanks to @melwitsa for the photos!

Setlist: Uprising , Resistance, New Born, Supermassive Black Hole, Interlude, Hysteria, Bliss, Nishe, United States Of Eurasia, Ruled by Secrecy, Helsinki Jam, Undisclosed Desires,Starlight, Unnatural Selection, Time Is Running Out, Plug In Baby. Encore: Exogenesis: Symphony, Part 1: Overture, Stockholm Syndrome, Knights of Cydonia

Song Du Jour: "Knights of Cydonia" live in Edmonton (watch the lid come off rexall at the .55 second mark...I get goosebumps just watching it again--honestly..it was freaking amazing!)

"And you know it's time to go through the sleet and driving snow...."

Winter is so pretty sometimes. Even in March. There are lovely icicles on our garage that make it still seem like a winter wonderland.

But, I am moving tomorrow and, even though it happens to be snowing today, beautiful weather (13°C !) is expected and the sun should kiss the last of those icicles buh-bye!

Moving in the Spring means you take your chances with what you might wake up to -- but this time it looks like nice weather, FTW!

Oh and in other news, (another first on my blog, I think)--I have a commenter flirting with me. It could be somebody I know pranking me, or it could be someone I don't know at all pranking me...or it could be legit. I don't know - and how could you know? I am flattered though. Isn't that silly? What is the proper reaction to overt blog flirting? I am clueless at this and I am so not interested. But you can't just blurt that out, right? You're expected to play the "flirt game" back...I am not good at that 'game playing' stuff, thankfully. I know ladies who are experts. They would know what to do here and say something sweet and saucy. They'd know how to flip your hair and smile via "blog flirting". I'm not that fancy. Plus, I tend to fuck it all up.

So kind Gentleman Commenter, thanks very much for taking an interest and being so lovely with the compliments. I really appreciate it, thanks!

Also...Countdown to MUSE continues...3 more sleeps!

Song Du Jour: A Sort of Homecoming by U2

“There's something liberating about not pretending. Dare to embarrass yourself. Risk.” ~ Drew Barrymore

Well, a first on my blog not to mention something I promised I would refrain from, The dreaded Questionnaire.

I was emailed said questionaire...you know those annoying things that you hate to fill out but find rather interesting to read when your friends fill them out? So I filled it out, procrastinating as per usual, and sent it back.
And now I have be "dared" to put it up on my blog. I declined. I am not some 13 year old who is going to take a dare. I was told I "never" post anything about myself on my blog. I would argue that is ridiculous! All I talk about on my blog is myself -- given the selfish nature of the blog, no?
So for the 3 of you who actually read this blog I will volunteer to share this with you. Apparently, I have been told, it might be of some interest. Feel free to disagree, I know I do.

What were you doing at 11 last night?
Packing my bags, Alice

Do you think you and your best friend(s) will be friends in 10 years?
Yes.

What's the craziest thing you've done?
I went to New York to see U2 in October 2001, a fan had a ticket and we went together. I had never met him before. That was crazy.

Do you have any plans for the weekend?
Moving, unpacking and whatnot, Panda's Silent Auction, dinner and drinks with family and friends.

Would you change yourself for the person you love?
Nope, well not since highschool. Oh yeah...I tried that but it doesn't work -- at all.

Let me guess, your last incoming call was from the opposite sex?
Yes.

Would you kiss anyone you have texts from in your phone?
Yes.

When was the last time something bothered you?
about 2 hours ago.

Do you like to hold hands?
Yes.

Anything embarrassing happen today?
No yet...

What does your phone do when it receives a new text?
My Blackberry vibrates and "Hello, hello" ringtone from Vertigo plays

Has anyone ever done mean things to you while you were sleeping?
Yes, you've met my friends!!
I was once half asleep, on a road trip to Peach Fest with my ladies, and one of them thought it would be hilarious to honk the horn...it scared the living crap out of me. It was hilarious but it took me a long time to admit it --I was so mad.

Do you have someone of the opposite sex you can tell everything to?
Yes, and I am very lucky that I can say I have more than one.

Last thing you spent money on?
I just bought a lottery ticket. *fingers crossed*

Have you dated the person you texted last?
a million years ago, yes.

Is good grammar attractive?
Very.

Who was the last person to call you baby?
I don't know...I don't really like to be called baby so I can't say as anyone has ever called me that.

What is your favourite color?
Blue

What color are your eyes?
Blue

How tall are you?
5'9

What do you have planned for tonight?
Getting ready to move in the morning; Glamourous things like laundry and cleaning.

Do you want to get married and have children one day?
If I met the right man I would be open to discussing the possibility.

Who is the 9th contact in your phone?
The Dude, I had to check...I just pranked him. Sorry The Dude.

Would you date an 18 year old at the age you are now?
Gross.

Have you ever dyed your hair?
Sure.

How many windows are open on your computer?
6

What was last thing you drank?
Water.

What do you like better: hot chocolate or hot apple cider?
I like them both

Do you collect anything?
I have a U2 collection and I collect postcards from all of my friends, well any of them who travel and are willing to send me one.

Do you think you are pregnant?
No

If the year consisted of only one season, which would you choose?
Autumn

You've had sex within these past 10 days haven't you?
You just had to ask this one....I think this is why you sent me this stupid thing

You have to get a piercing, what do you get?
Hepatitis B knowing my luck.

You have to get a tattoo, where and what do you want?
I am getting one this summer with my Cousin. It is the U2 symbol from ATYCLB with the heart in the suitcase.

When is the last time someone of the opposite sex gave you a hug?
About 15 minutes ago

Do you have a good relationship with your parents?
No. Mother passed away, Real Father = don't know, adoptive Father = jackass, no contact

Are your friends taller than you?
2 of them are taller, yes

Would you rather sleep with someone else, or alone?
I can see the merits of both really. And I like both.

Is the first person you talked to today male or female?
Male

Who was the last person you rode in a car with under 21?
My friends' children.

Do you know anyone named Matt?
Yes, we call him The Kid.

Is your hair curly or straight?
Straight Naturally? yes

What jewelery are you currently wearing?
Today I only have my white One Bracelet

Could you go the rest of your life without smoking a cigarette?
Yes

Have you ever in any way, been betrayed by someone you trust?
Yes

Did you have a good birthday this year?
It was wonderful!

"Here comes a feeling you thought you'd forgotten..." ~ Horchata by Vampire Weekend

Went to see Vampire Weekend at the ole EEC last night and was pretty excited about it! I think I yelled, "oh my god, they are so freaking awesome!!!!!!" a couple of times.

Honestly, Vampire Weekend was brilliant last night. The crowd was kinda stunned...at least on our side of the great and giant pole. Horchata is off their new album and it rocks live, I am so glad to hear their new material and someday I can hear those anthems filling huge arenas.

I got some video clips!
Here is my favourite, Taxi Cab!




My favourite song off Contra is Taxi Cab. I loved it live too...they all gathered together on stage and the lights lowered and they played it almost sweetly with the bassist like magic on the bow. Beautiful! The rest of the clips are here.

That's what I like about Vampire Weekend, just enough salty to go with the sweet. A Punk blasted away! I was loving being down front for A Punk...Hey, hey hey hey!!! We were right next to some Uber VW fans who were also right into it. We sang and they knew all the words. Vampire Weekend nailed all the hits, they already sound so amazing, the new stuff is just more lush...and I was so grateful they covered so much material --it was a wicked set list.


I hope they come back soon!


Great night all in all, but I have made the decision not to rant again about how much I loathe the EEC. Mmmm...The Heinken's were delicious too.



Song Du Jour: Cape Cod Kwassa, Kwassa by Vampire Weekend



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wHl9qRsMzw