ShinodaBear
03-06-2004, 11:31 AM
Like i promised, a nice LONG, DETAILED review of my experience.
I'm... I'm.... wow. The concert... I... I'm speechless. Wow. Geez, like i promised though a nice detailed experience. Wow... It's just i have no clue where to start i... i... i'm still stunned. Ok ok. I might as well start it right when the day started.
In Orlando:
Well, i was at the bus stop when school started when... RJ (one of my best friends) ditched on me and decided he'd rather go to work than go to the concert. What kind of thing is that to let your best friend go ALONE to a concert 2 hours away? I can't believe he ditched at the last min. but i wasnt gonna let that ruin my night. Nope nope. I was ok enough to go alone, plus, i knew a lot of people from LPU that were going there so it's all good.
The Drive
Anywho, after school when i got home my parents and I left around 3:00. It was cool.... except i started to freak out at one point. It turned out that traffic was horrible. Yes. It was like we were moving 15 miles an hour (since we moved about 30mph and then stopped every 2 secs). My parents were even doubting that we were gonna make it on time. I wanted to cry at that point. But luckily we found out that there was one guy who was holding up the traffic but after we passed him, we drove there smoothly.
Outside the Sundome:
I arrived there about 5:20. Which was completely fine since i had Meet and Greet passes it's not like i was needing to get there early for a spot. Anywho, i quickly picked up my LPU M&G pass at the will call area. Then they told me to go to the loading dock for the M&G. I'm pretty sure they said that but it was hard to hear cuz there was a band playing outside and they were loud. They played alot of covers and just in case they get famous, their name was something like "Code Sunshine" lol. They wern't that bad. Anywho, i went to the loading dock and there was only about 3 people there, and i was sure none of them we're LPU. So i asked the SunDome staff lady over there when the Meet and Greet supposed to be, she mentioned that i was supposed to wait back in line and when they let us in i go into the lobby. I walked around to look for some LPU members to make sure i wasnt the only one, i found some really nice people and they wern't sure either. Eventually i made friends with the people in front and behind me in the lines. They we're really cool. Soon enough, one of my LPU friends found me 10 mins before the line up of the meet and greet and was like "The M&G is up there, u ready? let's go" Thank god that he found me and knew me, or else i might of been one of the last LPU members in line for the M&G.
Inside the Meet and Greet:
-When i got inside SunDome staff had let us somewhere. And so everyone followed this person and suddenly they just disappeared, we were in the middle of nothing and all the M&G people got lost. We were all like "uh... where do we go?!" but we stuck all together. Luckily, other LPU members found the chunk of people and took us back to the lobby where we're supposed to be. Now the wait.
-I found a decent spot in line and I met up with some LPU members Linkinpark### and this one girl named Jamie. They were both in front of me in line and we were just sitting there. And then i peeked over the corner (the line was still not moving) and guess who i see.... ROB! I start to shake and smile really big. The lady behind me in line was very nice, she looked about her late 20's or so and i told her "omg... i just saw rob" and she was trying to stay calm and she told me "Now, try to think of it as them just like everyone else, they're just regular people too" and i was like "No they arent, they're holy!" aahahaha anywho i had asked her to look over and take a look. And she saw him and she had the same reaction as me. We both started to go a little crazy. We were so excited. I was able to take a peak at Chester, Hahn, and ,yes Shinoda. Now..... the line was moving.
-I was about 20th person in line. I was told not to expect too much from these M&G becuz there are lots of people, so getting a hug or them even saying more than "Thank You" and "Hi" was all that was gonna happen. And a hand shake here and there. So Mike was first to go see. OMG..... C'mon guys! It's MIKE! i saw him wearing that same black DC hat with stars on it. That the one i want. So i saw him and i just stared. I got my camera out and i was like, "M-M-Mike, can i take a picture" and he said "Sure" so he looked at the camera and I took it. Then when i went to go shake his hand and he shook my hand. I was frozen at that point. And he's like "hey, you gotta grip a little harder", i was so nervous i guess i didnt shake hard enough so of course when he said that i did. I got a nice grip on his hand. Further down was Rob, Pheonix, Hahn, and Brad. I shook all their hands too and got their pictures! When i had gotten to Mr.Hahn... i wanted to touch his ear, but he looked so... real i was too much in shock to do anything but just to look at how great they are. Soon enough i got to the last LP Member.... Chester. I wanted to ask one of them for a hug so i figured that i should just ask the last guy, i said "I know this might be asking too much, but do u think i can have a hug" and i was sure for him to say no since u know, they're not allowed to get up. Well guess what? He stood up and wrapped his arms around me (of couse mine was around him). It was so awesome. And for the guys reading this, no, it was not sexual. lol. Anywho. I got this little book thing signed and I was done. Wow.... i just touched all of LP and Chester gave me a hug. Hopefully i can make it to the next Meet and Greet. It was so awesome.
SPOILER! TO ANYONE WHO IS STILL GOING TO THE SHOW PLEASE DO NOT READ THIS, IT COULD CONTAIN SOME NICE SURPRISES! READ AFTER UR CONCERT!
My Floor Ticket and The Opening Acts:
-Story of the Year: In all honestly, i missed em due to the meet and greet. But i had heard a little of their stuff before the Meet and Greet. Sorry, i'll have to catch them next time.
-Hoobastank: It was perfect. Right when i had got out the meet and greet, got my wristband, and hit the floor. Hoobastank had begun. I had to slowly get closer to the front and that was my mission, Luckily, i moved my way slowly to the front, there was about 4 rows of people ahead of me, and the spot i had was quite popular. Doug and one of the guitars hung out in this spot alot. And what do you know i was able to break into the 4th row of people. So i was pretty close to Mr. Robb who would lean over my area time to time. They really rocked. They kicked butt mostly with "Just One", "The Reason", "Pieces" and "Out of Control". I even caught a water bottle thown out into the crowd by one of the guitar player (which i eventually dropped) And just for those Hoobafans. Song after song Doug was stripping. He was completely shirtless for the last half of their songs. Hoobastank was very good live.
Favorite Hoobastank Songs Performed at the Concert:
5. Running Away
4. The Reason
3. Out of Control
2. Just One
1. Cover- Girls Just Wanna Have Fun
Let me add a side note to that. Yes, Doug got crazy and sang "Girls just wanna have fun" he has a very nice high voice actaully. It was so awesome.
-P.O.D.: Hmmm... i wasnt expecting much from these guys, basically mostly everyone in the crowd was just like "Get over with it and bring out LP". I got exactly what i expected from P.O.D..... a very energetic performace. Still a good one. I though Hoobastank was better though, but the thing is, i'm more of a Hoobastank fan than and POD fan.
Favorite POD Songs Performed at the conert:
4. Youth of the Nation
3. Will You
2. Boom
1. Alive
Linkin Park:
-Waiting for them to set up: Between each act, they of course would need to set up the stage. Between SotY and Hooba and POD. They would just leave it out in the open while people could see them moving stuff around and stuff like that. So u could see the set before the band performed. But right after POD finished... the HUGE curtain falls down in front of the stage and just hung there it said "LINKIN PARK: METEORA" and it covered the stage, so this time, we couldnt see them getting ready. This pumped the crowd so much right after we saw that. Of course there was a little wait but this is when the stuff started to happen. Turned out, i was in the 2nd row before LP started, i had a perfect spot. Soon enough, the lights got dimmed and shined on the "LINKIN PARK: METEORA" curtain. The crown began to cheer, we could hear Chester wishpering. The lights got darker but the lights got brighter behind the cutain. Next thing we see is Chester's silhouette behind the curtain.... the Phenoix and Brad's. Mike too. Chester silhouette began to grow bigger and taller. And u can see a bunch of guys at the bottom of the stage waiting to pull the curtain down. This was it.
-Linkin Park
Then music begins and Chester screams. The curtain fall and Linkin Park starts off the show with "With You" whoa, the crowd was going crazy. It rocked so much. Their songs we're just awesome. With songs like "Faint", "Somewhere I Belong", "Numb", "Breaking the Habit", "From the Inside", "Runaway", "My December" it was endless. Their form was just unbelieveable. They had these four stool lookin things place in front of each part of the stage. It was so awesome cuz they wuld stand on it and perform at times. It looked so awesome to see Brad, Pheonix, Mike, and Chester all each on their own stool. They looked so... idk... perfect. Words could really not explain how truely explain how their performace was and how it made me feel. I felt so... happy. A happy that i never am. Anyway, things got pretty cool when they pulled off a guy on stage and battled Brad in guitar playing. Yup, this guy had a shirt on that said "I can play guitar better than Brad" so they played. and of course Brad was better. hehehe. Then they got into "Faint" and we all know how much that song is awesome live. A break dancer guy came out during "Nobody's Listening" It rocked. There was never ONE moment where there was not an LP member more than 8 feet away from me, Phenoix tended to stay close, as Brad was on the other side and Mike and Chester ran back and forth. Speaking of Mike.... wow.... there was a part in the concert where i looked like he chugged down half a bottle of water.... he was standing right in front on me... and then he spit all the water out! I saw it coming straight to me, no joke, most of that water hit me, and i'm sure i yelled during the falling of the spit. Yes, Mike shinoda's spit... on me (and possibly in my mouth since i had yelled lol). ahahaha that sounds a little psycho, but the energy in there was awesome. After Linkin Park played "in the end" they were like "Thank You!" and they all left the stage. I was in disbelief that the concert was over. They were all gone and it didnt feel like they ended the show. After a min of them being gone, i started (yes i started it) it chant "LINKIN PARK! LINKIN PARK!" soog enough the WHOLE crowd was cheering it. And next thing we see is Mr. Hahn getting back to his turntables, we all start to cheer, then Rob gets back into his drumset, we freak out. Then the rest of the guys come out and we all go crazy. They all looked quite tired and Mike a sitting at the piano... Chester, Brad and Pheonix each sat one of the stools. And Chester began to sing.... they broke out into "Breaking the Habit" it sounded sooooo good. Mike began to play the piano. This was of course planned but i'm sure the whole chanting "LINKIN PARK" was our doings and they probably recognized us. I believe they even told us that we were the best crowd all tour so far. (there is only 1 show left). Let me just tell u... they of course headed into their last 2 songs "Place for my head" and "One Step Closer". They made "PFMH" pretty classic. But it was "One step closer" that really rocked the house, You know the part before Chester starts to scream "SHUT UP!" Well.... right before that happens a bunch of guys get on stage. The last about 30 secs of the performace..... The 2 people from POD sang with Chester. Oh, may i mention also the lead singer of Story of the Year. Oh, and i can;t forget Doug and the guitar player from Hoobastank were all up there signing. BEST PERFORMACE I HAVE EVER SEEN IN MY ENTIRE LIFE! It was so awesome.... geez... i'm getting all worked up just typing this. omg... i'm still in shock.
Favorite LP Song Performed at the Concert:
Of course i liked em all but i'll pick a few that stick out.
10. Place for my head
9. Numb
8. Lying From You
7. It's going Down
6. Somewhere I Belong
5. Faint
4. Nobody's Listening
3. Breaking the Habit
2. With You
1. One Step Closer
There are alot more details i will add but i'm kinda tired of typing and also that I am all... giddy just typing it. Geez... i'm still in shock...
I mark this day to be the best one of my life.
I'm... I'm.... wow. The concert... I... I'm speechless. Wow. Geez, like i promised though a nice detailed experience. Wow... It's just i have no clue where to start i... i... i'm still stunned. Ok ok. I might as well start it right when the day started.
In Orlando:
Well, i was at the bus stop when school started when... RJ (one of my best friends) ditched on me and decided he'd rather go to work than go to the concert. What kind of thing is that to let your best friend go ALONE to a concert 2 hours away? I can't believe he ditched at the last min. but i wasnt gonna let that ruin my night. Nope nope. I was ok enough to go alone, plus, i knew a lot of people from LPU that were going there so it's all good.
The Drive
Anywho, after school when i got home my parents and I left around 3:00. It was cool.... except i started to freak out at one point. It turned out that traffic was horrible. Yes. It was like we were moving 15 miles an hour (since we moved about 30mph and then stopped every 2 secs). My parents were even doubting that we were gonna make it on time. I wanted to cry at that point. But luckily we found out that there was one guy who was holding up the traffic but after we passed him, we drove there smoothly.
Outside the Sundome:
I arrived there about 5:20. Which was completely fine since i had Meet and Greet passes it's not like i was needing to get there early for a spot. Anywho, i quickly picked up my LPU M&G pass at the will call area. Then they told me to go to the loading dock for the M&G. I'm pretty sure they said that but it was hard to hear cuz there was a band playing outside and they were loud. They played alot of covers and just in case they get famous, their name was something like "Code Sunshine" lol. They wern't that bad. Anywho, i went to the loading dock and there was only about 3 people there, and i was sure none of them we're LPU. So i asked the SunDome staff lady over there when the Meet and Greet supposed to be, she mentioned that i was supposed to wait back in line and when they let us in i go into the lobby. I walked around to look for some LPU members to make sure i wasnt the only one, i found some really nice people and they wern't sure either. Eventually i made friends with the people in front and behind me in the lines. They we're really cool. Soon enough, one of my LPU friends found me 10 mins before the line up of the meet and greet and was like "The M&G is up there, u ready? let's go" Thank god that he found me and knew me, or else i might of been one of the last LPU members in line for the M&G.
Inside the Meet and Greet:
-When i got inside SunDome staff had let us somewhere. And so everyone followed this person and suddenly they just disappeared, we were in the middle of nothing and all the M&G people got lost. We were all like "uh... where do we go?!" but we stuck all together. Luckily, other LPU members found the chunk of people and took us back to the lobby where we're supposed to be. Now the wait.
-I found a decent spot in line and I met up with some LPU members Linkinpark### and this one girl named Jamie. They were both in front of me in line and we were just sitting there. And then i peeked over the corner (the line was still not moving) and guess who i see.... ROB! I start to shake and smile really big. The lady behind me in line was very nice, she looked about her late 20's or so and i told her "omg... i just saw rob" and she was trying to stay calm and she told me "Now, try to think of it as them just like everyone else, they're just regular people too" and i was like "No they arent, they're holy!" aahahaha anywho i had asked her to look over and take a look. And she saw him and she had the same reaction as me. We both started to go a little crazy. We were so excited. I was able to take a peak at Chester, Hahn, and ,yes Shinoda. Now..... the line was moving.
-I was about 20th person in line. I was told not to expect too much from these M&G becuz there are lots of people, so getting a hug or them even saying more than "Thank You" and "Hi" was all that was gonna happen. And a hand shake here and there. So Mike was first to go see. OMG..... C'mon guys! It's MIKE! i saw him wearing that same black DC hat with stars on it. That the one i want. So i saw him and i just stared. I got my camera out and i was like, "M-M-Mike, can i take a picture" and he said "Sure" so he looked at the camera and I took it. Then when i went to go shake his hand and he shook my hand. I was frozen at that point. And he's like "hey, you gotta grip a little harder", i was so nervous i guess i didnt shake hard enough so of course when he said that i did. I got a nice grip on his hand. Further down was Rob, Pheonix, Hahn, and Brad. I shook all their hands too and got their pictures! When i had gotten to Mr.Hahn... i wanted to touch his ear, but he looked so... real i was too much in shock to do anything but just to look at how great they are. Soon enough i got to the last LP Member.... Chester. I wanted to ask one of them for a hug so i figured that i should just ask the last guy, i said "I know this might be asking too much, but do u think i can have a hug" and i was sure for him to say no since u know, they're not allowed to get up. Well guess what? He stood up and wrapped his arms around me (of couse mine was around him). It was so awesome. And for the guys reading this, no, it was not sexual. lol. Anywho. I got this little book thing signed and I was done. Wow.... i just touched all of LP and Chester gave me a hug. Hopefully i can make it to the next Meet and Greet. It was so awesome.
SPOILER! TO ANYONE WHO IS STILL GOING TO THE SHOW PLEASE DO NOT READ THIS, IT COULD CONTAIN SOME NICE SURPRISES! READ AFTER UR CONCERT!
My Floor Ticket and The Opening Acts:
-Story of the Year: In all honestly, i missed em due to the meet and greet. But i had heard a little of their stuff before the Meet and Greet. Sorry, i'll have to catch them next time.
-Hoobastank: It was perfect. Right when i had got out the meet and greet, got my wristband, and hit the floor. Hoobastank had begun. I had to slowly get closer to the front and that was my mission, Luckily, i moved my way slowly to the front, there was about 4 rows of people ahead of me, and the spot i had was quite popular. Doug and one of the guitars hung out in this spot alot. And what do you know i was able to break into the 4th row of people. So i was pretty close to Mr. Robb who would lean over my area time to time. They really rocked. They kicked butt mostly with "Just One", "The Reason", "Pieces" and "Out of Control". I even caught a water bottle thown out into the crowd by one of the guitar player (which i eventually dropped) And just for those Hoobafans. Song after song Doug was stripping. He was completely shirtless for the last half of their songs. Hoobastank was very good live.
Favorite Hoobastank Songs Performed at the Concert:
5. Running Away
4. The Reason
3. Out of Control
2. Just One
1. Cover- Girls Just Wanna Have Fun
Let me add a side note to that. Yes, Doug got crazy and sang "Girls just wanna have fun" he has a very nice high voice actaully. It was so awesome.
-P.O.D.: Hmmm... i wasnt expecting much from these guys, basically mostly everyone in the crowd was just like "Get over with it and bring out LP". I got exactly what i expected from P.O.D..... a very energetic performace. Still a good one. I though Hoobastank was better though, but the thing is, i'm more of a Hoobastank fan than and POD fan.
Favorite POD Songs Performed at the conert:
4. Youth of the Nation
3. Will You
2. Boom
1. Alive
Linkin Park:
-Waiting for them to set up: Between each act, they of course would need to set up the stage. Between SotY and Hooba and POD. They would just leave it out in the open while people could see them moving stuff around and stuff like that. So u could see the set before the band performed. But right after POD finished... the HUGE curtain falls down in front of the stage and just hung there it said "LINKIN PARK: METEORA" and it covered the stage, so this time, we couldnt see them getting ready. This pumped the crowd so much right after we saw that. Of course there was a little wait but this is when the stuff started to happen. Turned out, i was in the 2nd row before LP started, i had a perfect spot. Soon enough, the lights got dimmed and shined on the "LINKIN PARK: METEORA" curtain. The crown began to cheer, we could hear Chester wishpering. The lights got darker but the lights got brighter behind the cutain. Next thing we see is Chester's silhouette behind the curtain.... the Phenoix and Brad's. Mike too. Chester silhouette began to grow bigger and taller. And u can see a bunch of guys at the bottom of the stage waiting to pull the curtain down. This was it.
-Linkin Park
Then music begins and Chester screams. The curtain fall and Linkin Park starts off the show with "With You" whoa, the crowd was going crazy. It rocked so much. Their songs we're just awesome. With songs like "Faint", "Somewhere I Belong", "Numb", "Breaking the Habit", "From the Inside", "Runaway", "My December" it was endless. Their form was just unbelieveable. They had these four stool lookin things place in front of each part of the stage. It was so awesome cuz they wuld stand on it and perform at times. It looked so awesome to see Brad, Pheonix, Mike, and Chester all each on their own stool. They looked so... idk... perfect. Words could really not explain how truely explain how their performace was and how it made me feel. I felt so... happy. A happy that i never am. Anyway, things got pretty cool when they pulled off a guy on stage and battled Brad in guitar playing. Yup, this guy had a shirt on that said "I can play guitar better than Brad" so they played. and of course Brad was better. hehehe. Then they got into "Faint" and we all know how much that song is awesome live. A break dancer guy came out during "Nobody's Listening" It rocked. There was never ONE moment where there was not an LP member more than 8 feet away from me, Phenoix tended to stay close, as Brad was on the other side and Mike and Chester ran back and forth. Speaking of Mike.... wow.... there was a part in the concert where i looked like he chugged down half a bottle of water.... he was standing right in front on me... and then he spit all the water out! I saw it coming straight to me, no joke, most of that water hit me, and i'm sure i yelled during the falling of the spit. Yes, Mike shinoda's spit... on me (and possibly in my mouth since i had yelled lol). ahahaha that sounds a little psycho, but the energy in there was awesome. After Linkin Park played "in the end" they were like "Thank You!" and they all left the stage. I was in disbelief that the concert was over. They were all gone and it didnt feel like they ended the show. After a min of them being gone, i started (yes i started it) it chant "LINKIN PARK! LINKIN PARK!" soog enough the WHOLE crowd was cheering it. And next thing we see is Mr. Hahn getting back to his turntables, we all start to cheer, then Rob gets back into his drumset, we freak out. Then the rest of the guys come out and we all go crazy. They all looked quite tired and Mike a sitting at the piano... Chester, Brad and Pheonix each sat one of the stools. And Chester began to sing.... they broke out into "Breaking the Habit" it sounded sooooo good. Mike began to play the piano. This was of course planned but i'm sure the whole chanting "LINKIN PARK" was our doings and they probably recognized us. I believe they even told us that we were the best crowd all tour so far. (there is only 1 show left). Let me just tell u... they of course headed into their last 2 songs "Place for my head" and "One Step Closer". They made "PFMH" pretty classic. But it was "One step closer" that really rocked the house, You know the part before Chester starts to scream "SHUT UP!" Well.... right before that happens a bunch of guys get on stage. The last about 30 secs of the performace..... The 2 people from POD sang with Chester. Oh, may i mention also the lead singer of Story of the Year. Oh, and i can;t forget Doug and the guitar player from Hoobastank were all up there signing. BEST PERFORMACE I HAVE EVER SEEN IN MY ENTIRE LIFE! It was so awesome.... geez... i'm getting all worked up just typing this. omg... i'm still in shock.
Favorite LP Song Performed at the Concert:
Of course i liked em all but i'll pick a few that stick out.
10. Place for my head
9. Numb
8. Lying From You
7. It's going Down
6. Somewhere I Belong
5. Faint
4. Nobody's Listening
3. Breaking the Habit
2. With You
1. One Step Closer
There are alot more details i will add but i'm kinda tired of typing and also that I am all... giddy just typing it. Geez... i'm still in shock...
I mark this day to be the best one of my life.