back down kid. you ain't ready for this.

worst. gig. ever. (no thanks to security)

i so wanted to love this gig. been an oasis fan ever since their first album, and been longing for a gig ever since (that's like, 10+years). now they've got a new, critically acclaimed cd out, the band's back on form, and their concerts are selling out like never before, surely this concert could be nothing but the best ever?

obviously from the way this post is being set up (not to mention the title of this posting), the Oasis gig in singapore was *not* exactly the best ever, and here's why:

1) I was under the impression that we'd be in the front row of our section, at least, that what i was told by the Sistic auntie. She'd reassured me that no one would be between ourselves and the stage except for the free standing section. too bad she neglected to mention the 7 rows of VIP seats planted directly in front of our section, filled with invited people who apparently couldn't care less about the band (unless they've got rather unique ways of showing their appreciation, e.g. checking their handphones during wonderwall etcetc).

2) i will never understand what people insist on going to rock concerts where they choose to sit down and occassionally tap their feet. this isn't an orchestral performance; you're expected to jump up and party! wanna sit down? rest your feet? fine. just don't freakin' complain to the security that people around you wanna dance around and have fun. unless you've got a broken leg (or 2), seat warmers are not welcome at rock concerts.

3) security. although i respect that they choose not to intervene until after about 20 min, allowing a crowd of people to amass in front of the balcony until complaints from the people mentioned in (2) started raining in, their approach was terrible. shining torchlights in our faces is not the best way to get people moving. you'll just get everyone annoyed and even more pissed. and check this out for a quotable quote:
thinking that i was from the $98 section, one security bitch told me 'not to be so cheap, if you want to stand up, then pay the $160 and join the mosh section in front then'. i shoved my $160 ticket in her face.

4) the 3/4 full front section must've hardly been the most welcoming sight for the gallaghers and bunch. consequently they didn't seem as onz as they'd normally be, although they were musically tight, with Liam's voice holding together very well.
but anyway.
Im disappointed that the mosh pit was only 3/4 full, with gaping holes at the back of the section, and that we werent allowed to (despite our most polite pleas) enter that section instead, even though we paid the same amount of money as they did. at least they're allowed to have a good time over there.
their reason? the section was sold out, and the 2 of us entering would be a major safely concern. i didn't think i was *that* fat...

5) the house lights came on during their last song! wtf is up with that?

on the bright side, kev and i made the best we could of a lousy situation (thanks bro!), singing along to every line of every song, and generally making a nuisance of ourselves trying to spread the partying around. we got to befriend a group of malay fellas, as well as a bunch of ang moh kids, all out to jump around, have a good time, nvm what the security says!
the music was solid, though they didn't play supersonic (a personal fave), and as expected most of the audience rapport was drowned out due to the acoustics and their manchurian accents.
oh and we got loads of videos! so yeah. at least now we can relive the concert without being hassled by security every 10s.

so in conclusion! good gig, all credit to oasis, and shame, SHAME on the security and all you Singaporean prudes.

maybe i've just been spoilt by franz ferdinand.

overheard on the way out: "Im SO GLAD i got to see them in Bangkok first. this gig f***ing sucked ass."
'nuff said.

posted by crapshoot @ 12:01:00 AM