Remember when I said I swear I wasn't trying to drag out posting all the videos I took in Phoenix during the Teeth of God tour? 😅 Yeah, me too.
Like the description states, I almost decided against uploading this one altogether because of the angle and lighting. I eventually decided to because of a conversation I had with @autumns-veil about the lighting specifically during this song from the Teeth of God tour. Anyone lucky enough to make barricade in front of Vessel can attest to this, I'm certain; the lighting framed him in such a way that it felt like it was just you and Vessel in the venue together, despite being pressed up against 7 other people in the crowd and face to face with the security.
Whoever programed the lights, specifically for this song, deserves everything good in the world; a raise, awards, a good night's sleep.
I love this fandom so much !! There is so much fabulous art, so many interesting literary, cinematic, theatrical analysis and so much love!!!!! Love you all dearly <33333
to be clear i am not trying to disparage everyone who attends wwwyf or anything like that. there are always some genuine fans who will go who care about the band and appreciate them and their growth in every era and dont wish for them how they were 15 years ago. if any of yall get to go i am genuinely happy and excited for you!!!
i just know that the overall atmosphere (of the crowd) is going to be one that is very counter to the type of fan experience i like to expose myself to, because there are a disproportionate amount of people who call themselves fans of a band but actively hate on the music and choices that reflect the healing and growth theyve undergone and only want them to be the way they were years and years ago.
“This man’s done no wrong” ~ Valjean (to Javert) about Marius after leaving the sewer.
Uh, bro. Marius was at the barricade. He killed people. Army officers. He damaged property (to build the barricade). And he ‘stole’ two pistols (though technically just never gave them back to Javert).
If someone should get arrested it’s him, actually.