Modest Mouse, R.E.M Show @ Greek Theater 5/31/08
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May 31, I had the pleasure of attending the R.E.M and Modest Mouse concert @ The Greek Theater in Berkeley. (Super cool venue by the way.) Opening was The National of which I hadn't really heard a whole lot from them. They kinda had a Coldplay feel to them. But I can tell you the one thing I was most impressed by was the instrumentals more than anything. Although I am a sucker for great musical talent. I think I counted a total of 8 people on stage all playing a different instrument. This to me was very cool. I enjoyed them.
Then I was STOKED to see Modest Mouse coming up next!
Modest Mouse was really the whole reason I went to this concert. I can't get enough of Isaak Brock, and was not disappointed AT ALL when he hit the stage. Although I was a bit disappointed in the crowd. Granted, most of the crowd seemed to have been there for REM and I also can understand that most people either love Modest Mouse or they hate them. But for God sake, my friend and I seemed to have been the only ones standing and enjoying the show. As for most everyone else just gave what seemed to be a courtesy clap at the end of each song. This is what bummed me out. I truly believe the energy adds to the experience of a show and it just didn't seem to be there.Isaak Brock
Johnny Marr
As for their performance, it was nothing short of AWESOME! As for R.E.M..
They played a great set, including songs from their 1st album and more of the older obscure stuff, and of course the crowd really riled up when they hit the stage. They were having an "on" night for sure.
My only complaint on their set was in between songs there was ALOT of political talk. I sometimes think that bands overstep their bounds. I feel I am there to see a show, not to hear their political beliefs. Now granted I am aware that I was in one of the most passionately liberal cities, I for one just really could have done without it.
Then I was STOKED to see Modest Mouse coming up next!
Modest Mouse was really the whole reason I went to this concert. I can't get enough of Isaak Brock, and was not disappointed AT ALL when he hit the stage. Although I was a bit disappointed in the crowd. Granted, most of the crowd seemed to have been there for REM and I also can understand that most people either love Modest Mouse or they hate them. But for God sake, my friend and I seemed to have been the only ones standing and enjoying the show. As for most everyone else just gave what seemed to be a courtesy clap at the end of each song. This is what bummed me out. I truly believe the energy adds to the experience of a show and it just didn't seem to be there.Isaak Brock
Johnny Marr
As for their performance, it was nothing short of AWESOME! As for R.E.M..
They played a great set, including songs from their 1st album and more of the older obscure stuff, and of course the crowd really riled up when they hit the stage. They were having an "on" night for sure.
My only complaint on their set was in between songs there was ALOT of political talk. I sometimes think that bands overstep their bounds. I feel I am there to see a show, not to hear their political beliefs. Now granted I am aware that I was in one of the most passionately liberal cities, I for one just really could have done without it.
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I imagine this was a great show. Suprisingly enough growing up around Atlanta and having easy access to Athens in the mid/late eighties I seem to have missed REM....Modest Mouse as well.Although I think they are scheduled for ATL very soon.It would personally be an honor to see them do "Talkin Shit About A Pretty Sunset"....pardon my language.
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