I’ve only gone to few concerts in my life, but they were all very different from each other. They ranged from wind instrument concerts to pop punk to just “girly pop” music in general. Personally, I enjoyed them all, and look forward to going to more.
Here’s my review of the general vibes of some of the concerts I’ve attended!
Let’s start off with the Jonas Brothers. When I was 15, I received tickets to go see them in the 14th row at the Rogers Centre. Let me just say, the vibes were very much there. When I say I felt like my heart stopped when Joe Jonas walked out…it felt like magic. I felt the electricity in the air. It was unreal, especially when the Jonas Brothers were saying goodbye and touching fan’s hands.
Next in my line up is the free Marianas Trench concert I attended near the Eaton Centre, quite a while a back. One thing I can say for sure…venues MATTER. While the performance itself was phenomenal, the place felt overcrowded, overbearing, and congested, not just physically but also mentally. As someone who is neurodivergent, I felt especially uncomfortable. It’s always good to bring a friend, or even better yet, we should advocate for concert venues to promote accessibility.
I also went to a pop punk concert – All Time Low – last September. Unlike the Marianas Trench concert, this one I had company for. I went with my friend Suki who knows I’m neurodivergent and can get tired easily, especially when I don’t take my meds. This was my second favorite concert I ever attended, and let me just say, it was well worth it. The vibes were immaculate. When they came out on stage, I swallowed and felt a lump in my throat as I tried not to cry. They are my favorite band. Despite the energy being so high, towards the end of the night, I couldn’t handle it anymore. I couldn’t breathe and Suki noticed. She asked if I was okay, continuously checked up on me even after I got water, and sat down on the steps for a bit. She knew when it was time for us to leave because I wasn’t feeling well and barely had the energy to talk to people. Despite having a rough night, it was a fantastic night. I think this experience taught me that a seemingly negative situation can be turned positive with the right people in your corner.
My favorite concert might have to be “Candlelight: The Best of Joe Hisaishi,” which was a smaller concert with actual seats. I was in the second row, very middle, and the tickets were decently priced. 65 CAD for the closest tickets possible. It was well worth the money, and never in a concert have I felt my whole body shiver to music as strongly as it did when they played The Wind Rises’ song “A Journey (Jiro’s Sister).” It felt absolutely magical just feeling like I was in a studio Ghibli movie, floating in a world so familiar for me, so strange, but as if everything would be alright. Never have I felt so not stuck in a moment when I heard the music, given Studio Ghibli does mean a lot to me.
I have a few more concerts I’m looking forward to in the future. I’ll sign off here, thank you to everyone who reads my articles continuously! Hopefully you find some concerts that have the vibes you’re looking for.