Brian and I went to Nine Inch Nails in Toronto yesterday. This was my first live concert ever. It was quite the experience.
I worked half a day and we hit the 401 at about 2 PM. The trip there was uneventful and we moved a steady pace. Once we got to Toronto, following my MapQuest-ed and CAA directions, we circumvented the Air Canada Centre (ACC). We were just off the Don Valley Parkway, we could see the ACC, we just couldn't get near it. Extremely annoying. Especially for me, the driver. I abhor traffic and not knowing where I'm going - T-dot streets are less than intuitive.
When we finally got parked, after running across the street to use a bank machine because the Parking Attendant would only accept bills; it started to pour. And it rained almost the entire time we were there. Like a newb, I forgot to put my umbrella back in my Jeep the last time it rained.
Traffic and weather aside, the trip itself was quite the adventure. originally, we had intended to get our ears pierced (I've wanted my right ear pierced since Pride 2008) but the rain sort of put the kibosh on that plan. We ended up walking up to the Eaton Centre, hitting a LoneStar for supper and just exploring the Train Station and the ACC.
The concert itself was pretty amazing. Trent Reznor more than just sings when he's on stage...His concerts are a performance. About an hour into the show, the band plays a jazzy, acoustic set taken mostly from Ghosts I - IV. The show itself also features mesh LED curtains that project various visuals, ranging from falling rain to static and make the band appear to be playing on "a stage that appeared to be constructed entirely out of lights."
It's a pretty amazing experience. Although, Bri and I weren't really in the right position to fully experience the light show. Our seats were off the right-hand side of the stage so we were looking at the mesh LEDs from the side. at that angle, many of the pictures that the three screens made were lost on us. Still, it was pretty amazing.
The tickets were great, bought by Brian back in February. VIP entrance, no lines, about six rows back from the rink and stage. I'm definitely happy Brian was able to get them and grateful he was there during the drive and in Toronto. Brian is my comfort zone and when I would momentarily lose him, like in the mall - Well, Brian said it was a cute look.
The trip back was very similar to the stress of Toronto, except mixed with tiredness, rain and night driving. I'm glad I live in small-town Kingston.
I worked half a day and we hit the 401 at about 2 PM. The trip there was uneventful and we moved a steady pace. Once we got to Toronto, following my MapQuest-ed and CAA directions, we circumvented the Air Canada Centre (ACC). We were just off the Don Valley Parkway, we could see the ACC, we just couldn't get near it. Extremely annoying. Especially for me, the driver. I abhor traffic and not knowing where I'm going - T-dot streets are less than intuitive.
When we finally got parked, after running across the street to use a bank machine because the Parking Attendant would only accept bills; it started to pour. And it rained almost the entire time we were there. Like a newb, I forgot to put my umbrella back in my Jeep the last time it rained.
Traffic and weather aside, the trip itself was quite the adventure. originally, we had intended to get our ears pierced (I've wanted my right ear pierced since Pride 2008) but the rain sort of put the kibosh on that plan. We ended up walking up to the Eaton Centre, hitting a LoneStar for supper and just exploring the Train Station and the ACC.
The concert itself was pretty amazing. Trent Reznor more than just sings when he's on stage...His concerts are a performance. About an hour into the show, the band plays a jazzy, acoustic set taken mostly from Ghosts I - IV. The show itself also features mesh LED curtains that project various visuals, ranging from falling rain to static and make the band appear to be playing on "a stage that appeared to be constructed entirely out of lights."
It's a pretty amazing experience. Although, Bri and I weren't really in the right position to fully experience the light show. Our seats were off the right-hand side of the stage so we were looking at the mesh LEDs from the side. at that angle, many of the pictures that the three screens made were lost on us. Still, it was pretty amazing.
The tickets were great, bought by Brian back in February. VIP entrance, no lines, about six rows back from the rink and stage. I'm definitely happy Brian was able to get them and grateful he was there during the drive and in Toronto. Brian is my comfort zone and when I would momentarily lose him, like in the mall - Well, Brian said it was a cute look.
The trip back was very similar to the stress of Toronto, except mixed with tiredness, rain and night driving. I'm glad I live in small-town Kingston.
2 comments:
love the art piece from july 3 2008. is it yours?
eer i meant the 7th of july hehe
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