#within temptation zurich 2024

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Concert report: Within Temptation in Zurich - a very special experience

Yesss :D So this time, I got the FULL experience of Within Temptation (after I saw them in Frankfurt this year from seating area - which just wasn't it for me, too far away...).

I think it's such an advantage to be used to going to R+-concerts - this way it's sooo nice to make the experience that you not always have to sell your soul if you want to make it to first row XD

I came 1 hour before the doors opened - half an hour would have been completely sufficient :D No fighting, no running, no elbows in the ribs - and I made it to first row, yaaay!! :D Man I just enjoy being very close to the band, seeing expression, emotions, interactions between the band members,... This way I can indulge completely into the experience.

The opening acts (Blind8 and Annisokay) I alreday knew from the concert in Frankfurt - already there I LOVED Annisokay but this time I also enjoyed Blind8 way more than the fist time. I think it's because I was closer, this way I felt the energy more.

Within Temptation was gorgeous as ever! Sharons voice is so damn good and she sounds like on the record. Her high notes are clear and beautiful and give me goosebumps each time.

This was also a very special concert - after 1/3 of the set, they had to pause for about 10 minutes, because a side part of the stage had broken down (not visible for me, but it wasn't safe to continue). This somehow had messed up the technics, which caused problems with the guitars and their in-ear-monitors. They continued after 10 min, but it was obvious that there was something wrong. Technicians were running around from time to time, sometimes a guitar was missing on stage. Sharon told the audience in between songs about the ongoing difficulties.

What impressed me was how professional and still flawless her singing was! The most impressive moment was probably, when 3 of the six band members were suddenly off stage in the middle of a song - Sharon was left only with the drummer and keyboarder - and sang "Stand my ground" - SO very fitting!! It was also unique to hear the song without all three guitars (bass included)! :D She apologized several times for the difficulties, of course it wasn't their fault and I had the feeling that no one in the audience was complaining. The atmosphere was relaxed and the audience even started singing a swiss song during the break (which I didn't know). At one point when the technical issues persisted, I was fearing that they might cancel the show - but that wasn't the case. They carried on, even though one of the two guitars was missing most of the time.

Sharon even said that this never happened to them, technical issues they already had of course, but never to that extend. So it was a very special experience :D It wasn't something negative in my eyes, it just showed me how professional they are and what good musicians they are - perfoming this good with noise interference and missing instruments is definitely something! They finished their set 30mins late and it was such a unique experience :)

And today I have a little neck ache - which is always a good sign that it was a great concert ;D