ARCTIC MONKEYS

I don't think I've fully processed that I saw Arctic Monkeys. I remember they came to Dallas about two years ago and I was so upset because I couldn't go. I mean I really wanted to go to this concert, not only because they were going to be there, but because I was going to miss so many other great bands. And recently I found out  that they came last year. I was so because I had no idea they came and if I knew I would've gone to see them.

I've always liked Arctic Monkeys, but it was only till recently that I've Loved all their songs and them. They are absolutely amazing and I never realized it, till I heard "Do I Wanna Know?" last September. That's what sparked my interest and helped me discover them all over again. The difference this time was that I was actually listening to their music and lyrics. Alex Turner has a gift I tell you and his voice and he is just so charismatic.

About a month or so before the concert my favorite radio station was doing a contest. Caller 10 would meet Arctic Monkeys and get tickets to see them. So of course I called. And I won!!!! I was so happy and in complete disbelief. All I had to do was wait for October 29. I didn't care much for the tickets because I had already bought my pit ticket 3 months in advance.

Then October 29 came around, and I still couldn't believe after so long I was finally going to see them and I was going to meet Alex Turner and Matt Helders. It was great, I was able to take a pic with them, but the sucky part was that I couldn't take any pictures on my phone, nor ask them to sign some merchandise.

Later on that night I went to the concert, it was crazy, too many annoying 12 year old girls. I looked past that though, well more like tried to look pass it. While waiting for them to come out on stage they were saying ridiculous things, I honestly don't think they even knew what they were saying. It didn't matter though I had a good enough spot and was determined not to lose it to these posers. Towards the end of Mini Mansions' performance Alex came out to sing with them. The crowd went crazy and everybody started to move towards the center of the stage, trying to get closer to Alex.

Their performance was GREAT! They gave a Long, great show. I found it amazing at how long they played, almost two hours, it's crazy.

I left around the last song, hoping I could get them to sign my albums. I was like the 10th person to be waiting. Then when the show was over everybody came out to the back. All those stupid 12 year olds and other people who acted so immature came and ruined it. They were so out of control, that the security put the sprinklers on to get them out the way. I waited patiently, for about two hours, and in the end they never came out and security told everybody to leave. So that was a bit of a bummer, but besides that I loved the show. Very much worth the wait.

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Stasia Onyx 

I'll admit I've been a ghost.

   Woah, what is this realm? Why is everything so dusty. I know, I know I haven't posted anything in FOUR months. I totally meant to post something back in March when I went to Spill Over MF, but I never published it.

   Please don't punish me. I've been extremely lazy. I don't know why. I guess it's 'cause I'm realizing I'm growing up and I'm trying to prolong that by avoiding things. I'm in denial. I can't be seventeen and on my way to being a senior. It was just yesterday that I was excited about entering High School. Seeing my friends in that auditorium and going by to sit next to them. Daydreaming about my crush and thinking we'll never be- or I actually was just thinking I'll never talk to him (Boy, was I wrong!) 

   Gosh, what time does. It's absolutely amazing! Makes me wonder what will the next four years be like? If all goes according to plan I'll have a Bachelor or Master (I'll be graduating with my Associate degree. So I knocked two years out of the way) degree in Journalism. Traveling the world, enjoying myself. Or traveling with a band and seeing music live almost every night. Ahh, I can't wait, but then again I don't want to grow up. If I grow up it means I have to take on responsibilities and I won't be able to be lazy anymore. It sucks. I wish I was barely entering High School again. Hahaha, but then again the last three years has been good and a very memorable ride and I wouldn't change much about it. 

   Anyways, I've decided to go to a concert at least once every month. So be expecting a post at least once every month. I might be going to Summerland Tour. I don't know yet, my brother needs to give me my $20 so I can buy the tickets. Summerland Tour is a festival featuring some of the biggest bands of the '90s: Everclear, Soul Asylum, Eve 6, and Spacehog. I'm also a bit unsure if I should go because the crowd will be more mature/older (I assume). And the last time I ran across a mature crowd they were extremely rude and total jerks. So I have to admit I'm afraid to go and face those people. I'm a chicken and I know I should be brave and tell those people to piss off, but I can't bring myself to do that. At least I can't unless they physically harm me or something. Y'know? So like I said, I might go. If I do I'll post something- if I'm not too lazy or 'busy'. 

   However, I will be going to four upcoming concerts. The first is Washed Out w/ Small Black. Washed Out came last year and I wanted to go, but I wasn't that into them. Now I am, so I decided to spend $26 on seeing them and Small Black. Seemed worth it. 

The next concert my friend invited me to, but she hasn't bought tickets so I'm not for sure if I'll be going. We'll be seeing The Airborne Toxic Event. I saw them in 2013 when I went to Edgefest. And I guess you could say I hung out with Noah. We were basically stalking outside where they were so he came over to us and introduced himself properly. So I'm excited to go see them just to see if Noah will remember us. If so, that'd be SO dope I think.

 I believe it was two weeks ago That my prayers were answered. The Arctic Monkeys were coming to the Dallas metroplex area (Grand Prairie). Oh my fucking gosh, that made my the whole end of the month amazing! I'm super stoked and I can't wait to see them in October. I'm going to skip school that day so I'll be able to get a good view of them. Especially of Alex Turner- if ya know what I mean ;) 

The next concert I'll be going to is Sohn. Even though I've only heard one song (Bloodflows)- which I'm in love with, the show is only $12. So why not go, I'm pretty positive it'll be a good show.

I MIGHT go to see Black Veil Brides, but to be honest the only reason why I want to go to that concert is because of Andy Biersack, yesh he's so hot. Haha, but eh I'm kind of doubting it. Unless I come up with $40 before December. 

   So, I'm really going to try to post more often because this is what I want to do for a living. To be honest I don't think I need a degree to write about music, but that's what society wants so I guess I'll put myself in debt. Haha. Anyhow I do need the practice and I need to start some sort of portfolio. So from here on out if I go to a concert or if I want to talk/write about music I'll post. I'll try to post something once a month then increase the amount of posts as time passes.  

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Stasia Onyx

Arctic Monkeys - Do I Wanna Know? (CHVRCHES cover)

Arctic Monkeys

   Man, they've come a long way, but they've made it. It's been about ten years since their first concert back in Sheffield. Now, they've played all over the world. What comes to mind for me when I hear 'Arctic Monkeys'— well a lot of things. I remember the first song I heard from them, it was 'Fluorescent Adolescent' from "Favourite Worst Nightmare". 

   Gosh, that song was good. Then I heard 'Crying Lighting'— another great song. But I wasn't really into them, which is something I now regret because seriously, they have a lot of great songs. And for me it seems that they're underrated. But maybe it's 'cause I don't know many people who listen to them. 

   This new album, AM, actually was what started my Arctic Monkeys frenzy. I want to buy every Arctic Monkeys merchandise I can get a hold of now. The first song I heard from their new album was 'Do I Wanna Know?' I fell in love with this song instantly. Oh. My. Gosh. The lyrics to this song was everything I wanted to say— how I felt. My first thought was "Why didn't I think of this?" This song is perfect! I went to YouTube just so I could replay it and listen to the song. I just had to constantly listen to it. I bought the album a few months later and listened to it all. 

   To be honest I wasn't expecting such an amazing album. I just bought it for the first track. I'm glad I bought the album though because it's incredible. And maybe I'm really obsessed with this album— and now the band, haha, but that's because the lyrics to these songs on the album, and others, was everything I needed—wanted to say and it pretty much sums up my feelings. This album helped me realize that I'm not the only one who has experienced an unrequited love. 

                        CHVRCHES

   The first song I heard from CHVRCHES was 'Recover'. I was listening to Sirius XMU exactly a year from today, coincidently. I remember I had to constantly listen to that song too. And there I was on YouTube, replaying the tune until I found another song to keep on repeat. I checked them out and heard four other tracks and liked them. But that was really it. They're a good band to check out, if you haven't already, but I'm not really into them. Maybe when they come out with their next album. 

   So why did I bring in CHVRCHES? Well a couple of days ago I heard a cover of 'Do I Wanna Know?' It was by CHVRCHES. I listened to it and I thought it was good. WAY better than Miley Cyrus' cover of the Arctic Monkeys. But I only listened to CHVRCHES cover once and it wasn't on repeat. My thought of the cover was like "Oh? Okay. Well they sure did add their own beat and rhythm to the song. I prefer the original though." The next day 'Do I Wanna Know?' was stuck in my head, but it wasn't how the original song went and that's when I realized— the cover is stuck in my head. And that's when I started playing it on repeat, again with the help of YouTube. 

   Maybe I didn't give it a chance and didn't like how they changed it. But I shouldn't have done that because their version is really great! Her voice, the synths, it all ties in perfectly. She sings it with this sort of pining and passion. My favorite part of the CHVRCHES cover was towards the end at around 3.43 to 3.58 when Lauren sings "Too busy being yours to fall, ever thought of calling darling. Do you want me crawling back to you?" And the backing vocals just add to it; making it sound complete.

   I heard another cover of this song by MS MR and I liked it the first time I heard it and I played it more than once, but not continually. She sings it though with sadness, it seemed lonely and a bit dark. Not saying it's bad, but I'm just not falling in love with it so easily as I did with the CHVRCHES cover. And I'm not saying that their version is better than the original, but if it wasn't the Arctic Monkeys who sang this song then I'd want CHVRCHES to sing it for sure. 

 

CHVRCHES Cover 'Do I Wanna Know?' By Arctic Monkeys

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjwwmFrsX_E&sns=tw 

OR 

Hear it on soundcloud on my playlist Music Radar. Just look for my User name Stasia_Onyx7

I'll also put the MS MR cover so y'all can check it out and decided which you prefer. 

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Stasia Onyx