{"id":3135,"date":"2013-06-02T19:48:03","date_gmt":"2013-06-02T17:48:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/passioncolorseverything.com\/blog\/?p=3135"},"modified":"2017-06-22T12:54:03","modified_gmt":"2017-06-22T10:54:03","slug":"relaxed-fun-on-a-summer-night","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/passioncolorseverything.com\/blog\/?p=3135","title":{"rendered":"Familiar place, familiar faces and a relaxed show"},"content":{"rendered":"

Poets of the Fall – Virgin Oil, Helsinki; June 1st, 2013<\/strong><\/p>\n

Poets of the Fall returning to the Virgin Oil – in summer for a change. After all the chaos the last time around, I had been a bit worried, but apparently talkig about it with many people had helped. I had\u00a0realized that much of the chaos was created by each one of us being too nervous and only thinking of themselves so I made it a point to behave differently this time and everyone else did as well. It was a nice, relaxed, friendly atmosphere, where we took care of each other and it worked. We had a well organized line and everyone who was there early got a spot in front row – perfect! \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

The usual wait was boring of course – I would have much rather enjoyed the sun outside. Had a nice time chatting with my friends around me though and saying hello to a few I had not seen in a while. Midnight rolled around, the place finally filled up.<\/p>\n

When the intro music started and the guys walked on stage I knew this was going to be a good one. They guys, especially Jari looked so happy to be there and we greeted them enthusiastically. Jani saw me and gave me a big smile. <3 The setlist had not changed of course and \u2018Delicious\u2019 was the first song. I love how it ends with the words \u201cIt will be delicious\u201d almost spoken not sung, but I still think \u2018Running out of time\u2019 was the better opener. Either way, the show was on the road and kicked in like a punch to the gut with \u2018Locking up the sun\u2019 and \u2018Kamikaze Love\u2019. Before I knew it I was jumping and dancing, smiling happily.<\/p>\n

For once I enjoyed taking pictures again too, unhindered by any railing or a too high stage. Jaska even posed for me. \ud83d\ude00 Everyone on stage was having fun and so were we. There were no cues needed to clap or sing along during the fast songs, but the slow ones made us listen intently. The pair of \u2018Jeremiah Peacekeeper\u2019 and \u2018Given and Denied\u2019 was very beautiful that night.<\/p>\n

There was so much craziness on stage, moving about and showing off. Especially Marko was \u201cbeing Marko\u201d as my friend K. would say. He grabbed Ollie\u2019s barstool and grew quite attached to it, standing on it, laying across it, just sitting on it and carrying it around. He even turned it upside down once, but apparently could not figure out what to do with it then. Jani was watching all the time, the look on his face was priceless.<\/p>\n

Ollie, Jaska and Jani had fun playing close to the audience, standing on the boxes at the front of the stage. One time or another they all stood above me so to speak. Marko kept sneaking up on the other guys, ruffling Jaska\u2019s hair and giving Ollie a shoulder massage. He also reached out to the audience quite a lot, shaking hands. During \u2018Diamonds for Tears\u2019 I was the lucky one. He also sang a full verse to my friend N., but I can\u2019t remember which song it was. <3<\/p>\n

During \u2018Illusion & Dream\u2019 Captain toasted to me. I raised my glass to him in turn. All the songs came to life anew for me that night. I enjoyed this one much more than the previous concert. Too soon they were playing \u2018Late goodbye\u2019 already. Marko made us sing half of the first verse, it sent shivers down my spine. Ollie indicated the size of the \u201clittle things that make the world\u201d.<\/p>\n

The encores started with \u2018Sleep\u2019 again. It is always such a beautiful song. For \u2018Carnival of Rust\u2019 N. handed Marko a red mask and he wore it for a while before he gave it back. Judging by the smile on her face that made her night. <3 So soon \u2018Lift\u2019 was playing, Ollie jumped high in the air and it was over. Jari was the last one to leave, taking a perfect bow. I was happy as can be, this one was worth traveling for.<\/p>\n

C., B., H., S. and I hung out for a while, then said goodbye. We packed our stuff and caught the first bus to the airport at 5:00 a.m. since we all had early flights to catch. We said goodbye soon and left for our respective gates. Up in the air, I finally drifted off into sleep.<\/p>\n

Setlist<\/span><\/p>\n

Delicious
\nLockig up the sun
\nKamikaze Love
\nJeremiah Peacekeeper
\nGiven and denied
\nDon’t mess with me
\nTemple of Thought
\nEverything fades
\nCradled in Love
\nStay
\nRunning out of time
\nIllusion & Dream
\nDiamonds for tears
\nLate Godbye<\/p>\n

Encore<\/em>
\nSleep
\nDreaming wide awake
\nCarnival of Rust
\nLift<\/p>\n

Poets of the Fall 10th anniversary tour \u2013 9 gigs down and so far 2 (plus a Germany \/ Austria \/Switzerland tour) to go. Next stop: Vantaa<\/p>\n

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