Hitting Send

Energy surged in excitement as Muse took the stage at the Oakland Arena Wednesday evening. The Silversun Pickups had just completed their set with electrifying versions of “Lazy Eye” and “Panic Switch”, and the crowd’s elated anticipation for the main event was palpable. I Love seeing my favourite bands rock their tunes live, but I’m also appreciative of the gathering in mutual admiration for the music, and the collective Joyousness which permeates the air. I became a Muse fan after listening somewhat excessively to Absolution, intrigued by their Fantastic blending of styles, sometimes giving way to a Queen-esque feel. The English progressive rock band is known for integrating lots of different musical genres, including alternative rock, classical, electronica, hard rock and rock opera, giving them a unique sound not commonly heard in mainstream. As lead vocalist Matthew Bellamy belted out the anthemic single “Uprising” off their latest album The Resistance, the crowd danced, sang and screamed in adoration. Myself included!

Ohhhhh, there were a lot of lights, too! Muse is known for having one of the best light shows around. My show was filled with an Incredible light show, marked by the fervor of many green lasers, which played animatedly across the stadium walls, dancing across the stage and bouncing passionately off the band’s silvery-blue clothing.

I was particularly thrilled that they chose to play songs from various albums, covering such favourites as “Supermassive Black Hole”, “Starlight”, “Map of the Problematique”, and “Apocalypse Please”, with its Beautiful piano entry. I Loved when they also played “Feeling Good”, a sultry song which has been covered by many, but is best known to be performed by Nina Simone. The band gives out an extrodinary amount of energy, putting on an Amazing concert, felt deeply by many of us in attendance. As Matthew Bellamy and bassist Christopher Wolstenholme departed the stage for the evening, drummer Dominic Howard stopped to toss his drum sticks to the crowd. I watched in awe as my companion on the concert journey reached up and caught one. Awesome!!! What an invigorating evening’s journey, witnessing Beautiful art in live form with thousands in shared enthusiasm. Thank you, bay area, Muse and Silversun Pickups! We rocked it!

Love and Musical Blessings,
Antonia