So Sunday i went to my first Mcfly gig.
I'd bought the tickets for my older sister as a christmas present, knowing that she's been a big fan since they first started out.
I personally have only just really began listening to McFly for the past year or so, and i usually only go to rock concerts, so i really had no idea what to expect from a McFly concert.
I certainly didn't expect the night to be anything like it was. First thing i noticed when i arrived was the split between fans.
I'd bought the tickets for my older sister as a christmas present, knowing that she's been a big fan since they first started out.
I personally have only just really began listening to McFly for the past year or so, and i usually only go to rock concerts, so i really had no idea what to expect from a McFly concert.
I certainly didn't expect the night to be anything like it was. First thing i noticed when i arrived was the split between fans.
Firstly there were the young girls who were obviously rather obsessed, ordering the passing staff to get the boys to come outside, another girl recalling a story of how she nearly got arrested for trying to get Danny's autograph.
Then there were the quiet reserved girls obviously just there for a good time, and then the older girls who had been fans since day one and were far passed the over-excited stage.
Then there were the quiet reserved girls obviously just there for a good time, and then the older girls who had been fans since day one and were far passed the over-excited stage.
Another thing that surprised me was the choice in support acts.
The lead vocalist of the struts reminding me looks-wise of Noel Fielding, with the stage presence of Freddie Mercury, and the cocky confidence of Alex Gaskarth.
And the music of That Sunday Feeling sounded as if it would fit in well supporting bands such as My Chemical Romance.
All of course were BRILLIANTLY talented musicians, who i'm sure will go far in this industry.
The lead vocalist of the struts reminding me looks-wise of Noel Fielding, with the stage presence of Freddie Mercury, and the cocky confidence of Alex Gaskarth.
And the music of That Sunday Feeling sounded as if it would fit in well supporting bands such as My Chemical Romance.
All of course were BRILLIANTLY talented musicians, who i'm sure will go far in this industry.
Then Mcfly enter the stage, their music far heavier than i ever imagined it to be, and the vocals being oh so perfect, starting out what was to be a SUPERB night.
The setlist ranged from a selection of old favourites, such as All About You and Obviously, to a handful of current tracks from their new album.
Personally for me one of the highlights of the set was Transylvania, as i adore Dougie's unique singing voice, and love the theatrics of the song itself.
Another highlight was hearing Danny rapping along to their cover of Pass Out, as its a song i love, and so different to their usual style.
The energy of the set was non-stop, with Tom, Dougie & Danny continuously moving around the stage, spending time in front of each part of the audience, and really getting into every song.
And the lighting design & pyrotechnics were spectacular.
From a photographers point of view, i found the use of white light & spotlights very effective visually to photograph & the use of blue lighting when the smoke was released really set the scene for that part of the set. I also loved the use of fire for the McFly sign & making it appear as if a waterfall of flames were falling behind the boys during the Encore.
The setlist ranged from a selection of old favourites, such as All About You and Obviously, to a handful of current tracks from their new album.
Personally for me one of the highlights of the set was Transylvania, as i adore Dougie's unique singing voice, and love the theatrics of the song itself.
Another highlight was hearing Danny rapping along to their cover of Pass Out, as its a song i love, and so different to their usual style.
The energy of the set was non-stop, with Tom, Dougie & Danny continuously moving around the stage, spending time in front of each part of the audience, and really getting into every song.
And the lighting design & pyrotechnics were spectacular.
From a photographers point of view, i found the use of white light & spotlights very effective visually to photograph & the use of blue lighting when the smoke was released really set the scene for that part of the set. I also loved the use of fire for the McFly sign & making it appear as if a waterfall of flames were falling behind the boys during the Encore.
The ONLY little niggle i have was that Harry barely got a chance to speak at all, as my sister has told me that he used to talk far more onstage.
All in all though, i thought the performance was absolutely amazing, and left me wanting to go back and see them again.
There seemed to be the same level of passion within the band that i see at every amazing rock concert i've attended, and although the fans seem a lot calmer, almost every single one of them was dancing & singing along to every song with the passion of any major music fan.
All in all though, i thought the performance was absolutely amazing, and left me wanting to go back and see them again.
There seemed to be the same level of passion within the band that i see at every amazing rock concert i've attended, and although the fans seem a lot calmer, almost every single one of them was dancing & singing along to every song with the passion of any major music fan.
