{"id":4386,"date":"2014-04-10T15:30:10","date_gmt":"2014-04-10T13:30:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/passioncolorseverything.com\/blog\/?p=4386"},"modified":"2014-06-12T08:01:07","modified_gmt":"2014-06-12T06:01:07","slug":"strange-stage-music-to-cure-a-cold-and-a-heckler","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/passioncolorseverything.com\/blog\/?p=4386","title":{"rendered":"Strange stage, music to cure a cold and a heckler"},"content":{"rendered":"

Martin and James – Bunker Ulmenwall, BIelefeld; April 9th, 2014\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

The day Martin and James played in Bielefeld was one of those were everything seemed to go wrong and by the time I arrived at the venue I felt I should have rather stayed home in bed. Yet after the show I knew that there is nothing a good concert can\u2019t cure and that I would have missed something good if I had indeed decided to stay away. Despite fighting an oncoming cold, having had a boring day at work, a not too great hotel and feeling tired and shitty when I finally got to there, N., S. and J. who were already waiting soon cheered me up and the concert completely turned my mood around.<\/p>\n

It was raining when I arrived, but luckily we had a roof over our heads and the waiting didn\u2019t seem all that long. Since few people arrived early it was an easy front row. When we walked in, we could hardly believe what the stage looked like though. It was set lower than the floor and the audience stood around it on three sides. As if this weren\u2019t enough there were mirrors high on the walls above the stage on each side so everyone could check out everyone there. We all sat down in front row, figuring that nobody would be able to see anything if we stood up. It felt quite comfortable, but I have to admit sitting on the floor got more difficult as the evening progressed.<\/p>\n

Despite the sign at the door saying starting time was 8:30 they started earlier. They had the microphones facing each other so we could view them from the side. As soon as they had walked on stage they told us how weird that felt and how they had to drink \u201ctwo bottles of Whiskey\u201d to get up the guts to go on stage \u2013 it was the first of many laughs that night. The guys were visibly nervous though, only slowly getting into their routine.<\/p>\n

They should not have worried. Despite a few technical difficulties with feedback they were doing just fine. The audience was into it as well and went along nicely. We certainly had a good time. Sitting on the floor made all more relaxed. It was a nice perspective and we didn\u2019t like we were staring at the guys the entire time. After a while they relaxed too and made jokes about seeing each other\u2019s \u201cfat asses\u201d in the mirror (say what?) or how weird it was to look at each other.<\/p>\n

The setlist was still pretty much\u00a0the same as in March and it worked out well. What made me happiest was that they were playing \u2018What I\u2019m searching for\u2019 again. It made me smile that we were able to sing along to a song they announced as new and \u201cmost of you won\u2019t know it\u201d. Finally I know the newer songs well enough to sing along to those as well. \ud83d\ude42 The place was packed and everyone looked like they were having a good time. Everyone, but one guy, who kept interrupting the concert, talking to the guys in German. I cannot recall exactly what he said, but it wasn\u2019t nice. In the process I learned that James understands a lot more German than he admits \u2013 he even commented that \u201cgeil\u201d means \u201cgreat\u201d as well as \u201chorny\u201d (right on!). Anyway, gotta hand it to the guys not to get annoyed by the heckler and managing to go on with the show. Kudos for handling that well.<\/p>\n

Overall it was much fun though. I cannot remember why it was that I laughed so much, but it seemed there was always something to giggle about. It sure made me feel a lot better and a few songs into the concert I had forgotten all about feeling shitty beforehand and shared smiles with the others. I absolutely loved being there and would not have wanted to miss this. So many nice moments and some of my favorite songs reminded my why I fell in love with this music in the first place. Both of the guys told a lot of stories about the songs this time around. Sure, I\u2019ve heard them before, but I always enjoy them. \ud83d\ude42 Once, they clinked glasses and Martin noted \u201cDid you look me in the eye? That\u2019s seven years of bad sex!\u201d \u2013 it caused some laughs. It was a fun night that ended way too soon. I could have listened to them much longer.<\/p>\n

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

Maybe it\u2019s time
\nWheels
\nTides
\nCold Heart
\nMy dog don\u2019t like the rain
\nI have to fall
\nWhat I\u2019m searching for
\nCynical Skin
\nThe Rope
\nWrong Directions
\nBad Dream
\nYou\u2019re a window
\nLittle bits of light
\nCrashing into love
\nMy last prayer
\nYou\u2019ll be gone and I\u2019ll be here
\nLife\u2019s a show<\/p>\n

Matilda
\nDream<\/p>\n

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