the post exam story - Stereophonics

ok, exams were over 5 days ago (throws confetti, blows balloons..bring on the party!!), or last tueday for the mathematical challenged. I meant to post an entry but have been pretty much snowed under with post exams activity (read: having a GOOOOOD time). That and treating myself to that very much needed sleep.

Ok so what's been happening during these past few days? Lots!! and more to come, this holiday. Which means that my wallet had been scorched, as money have been burnt and it will be in flames soon as I will be spending more on that maiden road trip to NSW come Tuesday. Damnit! Reckon i have to work. Feel lousy if i were to ask more from my mom. I'm all of 25 afterall, I'm a big boy now. Bah!

That aside (think happy thoughts rahman..happy thoughts). Junwei, Alvin and myself went to Stereophonics' concert last friday at The Arena. The venue wasn't that big, think Zouk and accousticaly, it wasn't the best place to hold a concert as the sound was bouncing from wall to wall. Crowd wise, it was mixed with people of varying ages and from what was observed, we were the only Asian guys there.

The concert kicked-off with a guest band (didnt manage to catch their name) at 8.45pm (though concert was to start at 8pm..blardy Aussie!!) performing for a good 40mins or so. They were not that bad I would say, but me being the indie-emo junkie would prefer some other bands any other day.

The 'Guests'

Stereophonics came on only abt early 10-ish. The long wait (burdening my legs as they were entrenched to the floor thw whole tim) was well worth it! Its been a long time since i've ever jumped up and down, head bopping in a concert. They (stereophonics) brought back the youth in me that was lost beneath the abyss of my soul. I told Junwei prior to the concert that I'd rather stand at the back, just appreciating the music. Funny enough, i got myself caught in the moment. Reliving that spirited youth once more.( circa 1997, ash concert) as i jumped and flailed my arms with some aussie blokes beside me (i got separated from Junwei and Alvin). Then again, maybe i was jumping coz of those tall ang mohs who were constantly blocking my view...hhmm..

Now you know why i had to jump...check out those hands infront of me

So yeah the concert.. they started off with Superman (song from thier latest album). Crowd went wild there onwards and thereafter. Fastforward to the near end...They played Dakota (my favourite) during their encore performance. I jumped like there was no tomorrow. Concert ends ard 11.45pm. My legs were sore, neck strained (from the head bopping) and my voice all coarsed. But hell, it was worth every 60 buckerooties that i spent.

merchandise that i bought

Me Alvin and Junwei

The concert made me realise that I too, wanna be an indie rock star. I wanna have my own band, touring around the world. Having fans and groupies idol worshipping my shadows. The band shalt be called...rahman and the rest. yes, you heard me correctly, rahman and the rest. Think it does have a nice ring to it.

so how?..can or not?