After an intermission that was probably only ten minutes but felt like an eternity, the lights at the Fillmore Theater in Miami Beach dimmed and the crowd erupted into deafening cheers and whistles as “The Flood Tour” started. The anticipation for the moment everyone in the audience had been waiting for since they bought their ticket is nearly palpable. Finally, the drummer starts, setting the rhythm, followed by the guitarist and bassist until lastly the vocalist starts singing and the fans belt out the lyrics as well. At a live show it is nearly impossible to deny the tangible power music has that goes beyond simple lyrics or chords on a guitar. For some people, music is just background noise to have on while studying, working out, or spending
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Hordes of the fans arrived hours before the doors of the theater even opened for the show in order to get a decent spot in the orchestra pit, and around 20 of us stayed behind hours after the show ended in hopes that the bands would come out to take pictures and sign autographs, which some members eventually did. This dedication mainly stems from the fact that people can resonate and connect with the music the artist produces. “[Music] is what lifts you up from the ashes of a dreary day. It allows you to translate mixed emotions and thoughts, helping you find something in common with others,” said my friend Vanessa, who was in tears after hugging Rutherford that night. Another girl who’s friend had recently passed spoke to the singer about his influence on their lives and how The Neighbourhood’s music was helping her get through that time in her life. For fans like this, music is meaningful to say the least, but if they are willing to listen hard enough, anyone can experience the impact of music. Songs can have an affect your mood, negatively or positively, be inspirational, evoke certain memories and provoke thoughts. It may serve as an escape for some fans, and a way to confront issues for others. Due to this, the fans seemed to feel a sense of connection to the band and it showed in the excitement over meeting them. In return, Rutherford genuinely seemed to reciprocate this caring attitude toward the fans, hugging everyone and asking our names even while it was evident that he was running of fumes at that point in the
Hordes of the fans arrived hours before the doors of the theater even opened for the show in order to get a decent spot in the orchestra pit, and around 20 of us stayed behind hours after the show ended in hopes that the bands would come out to take pictures and sign autographs, which some members eventually did. This dedication mainly stems from the fact that people can resonate and connect with the music the artist produces. “[Music] is what lifts you up from the ashes of a dreary day. It allows you to translate mixed emotions and thoughts, helping you find something in common with others,” said my friend Vanessa, who was in tears after hugging Rutherford that night. Another girl who’s friend had recently passed spoke to the singer about his influence on their lives and how The Neighbourhood’s music was helping her get through that time in her life. For fans like this, music is meaningful to say the least, but if they are willing to listen hard enough, anyone can experience the impact of music. Songs can have an affect your mood, negatively or positively, be inspirational, evoke certain memories and provoke thoughts. It may serve as an escape for some fans, and a way to confront issues for others. Due to this, the fans seemed to feel a sense of connection to the band and it showed in the excitement over meeting them. In return, Rutherford genuinely seemed to reciprocate this caring attitude toward the fans, hugging everyone and asking our names even while it was evident that he was running of fumes at that point in the