I wanted to write a blog post about what a great time my
cousin and I had seeing Dan Le Sac vs Scroobius Pip last night at KOKO in
Camden Town so I thought I’d play on a line from Stunner for the title. It’s a pretty fitting description as I had
an enjoyable evening and for once, didn’t have anything to complain about. I’m
not saying I moan a lot but a problem of some sort normally crops up when I go
and watch live music. However, an angry letter is not needed this time (not
that I get anywhere with them).
Upon arriving, the bouncers were very helpful and swiftly
got the portable ramps out (Camden Palace is an old building so there are
roughly 8 steps at the entrance). We were then escorted to a VIP area at the
side, which was cordoned off by a black tape and Scroobius later pointed out where
his mum was. Turns out she sitting quite near us. The venue staff obviously had
experience with wheelchair customers before so got out a small podium with a
ramp so I was slightly elevated and could see over the balcony.
From my royal box as I described it, I had a superb view of
the stage and could watch the mosh pit, relieved that I was no where near the
sweaty bodies who think getting beaten up to music is fun. Sorry but I just
don’t get people. I know I sound like an old man but just enjoy the music.
Taking drugs, moshing and getting absolutely wasted does not make the night
infinitely better. It just means that you won’t remember anything and will wake
up with loads of bruises. Rant over.
Anyway, back to the concert. When I have seen live music
before, the sound quality has been quite dodgy and I’ve struggled to hear the
lyrics. The reason Scroobius is my idol is because of the way he writes so
being able to hear the rhymes was important to me. I wasn’t disappointed. All
of the tracks sounded like a CD (eventhough he definitely wasn’t miming) and it
wasn’t too loud, which is often what distorts songs. Dan and Pip were brilliant
of course but the appearance of Billy Bragg was also exciting.
There’s already a video online (it’s amazing how quickly
people upload content these days) if anyone is interested: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3UgjVYR_M8
Bye for now!
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