The Way She Feels.

So last night was absolutely AMAZING beyond comprehension. I went to see Between The Trees & Anberlin with Nat and words cannot fully express how blown away I am. I am still in the midst of trying to stomach everything. 

I was a bit scared because yesterday was the first time trying out my ID but it managed to work so I was highly content! Between The Trees started out first, which I thought they should've performed second or headlined. They played a short set of 7 songs; The Way She Feels, Story Of A Boy, White Lines & Red Lights, Fairweather, Words & two new songs. They started out with their most known single "The Way She Feels" which is about Renee, the girl who inspired TWLOHA. I remember so vividly that during that song there was a moment (this is going to sound cheesy) where Ryan Kirkland, the lead singer, just stared at me for a couple of minutes. I think it was because I was the only one who knew who they were and knew all the words to all their songs. I don't know but in that brief moment I felt as if there was some sort of connection, as if we automatically knew both of us had a story and perhaps he wanted to know mine. Also, that song is really hard for me to listen to because it reminds me of everything I have endured...and just memories I'd like to bury and forget. Don't get me wrong, it's a truly an amazing and it's extremely honest and heavy but I know it's beautiful at the same time. And I tried really hard not to but I kinda cried during that song. But in that moment, somehow I just felt so alive. Today, was the first time I listen to "The Way She Feels" without crying which for some reason feels like finding redemption, some hope. By the way, BTT are fucking phenomenal live. One of those bands that are better off the album, which I find to be rare at times. They're promising and I'm so sure when they release their second album which I bet will be out later this year or next year they're going to be huge! 

After their set, Madina Lake was up but I really didn't fancy their sound so Nat and I just hung around the merch tables. I was kinda disappointed their wasn't any BTT tees but ohwell, I got a TWLOHA sticker. All of a sudden, I see BTT and I just grab Nat and panic and tell her I need to meet them. I wouldn't do it for 15 minutes because I was so scared/panicking. Finally I went up to Ryan Kirkland and told him that they were amazing and I wished they had a longer set. He thanked me. I also told him that BTT was the reason I found out about TWLOHA and have been supporting them for 3 years. He awed and gave me a hug. It was cute. I also told him how their music is really inspiring and that I think their involvement with TWLOHA and how he knew Renee before any of this is truly incredible. I also teased him on why there weren't any tees. They apparently got all sold out but they had other shirts that were medium sized, I got one anyways it was $5. 

I don't know. Just meeting Ryan Kirkland made my life. Even though I only talked to him briefly it still meant something and I'm glad I thanked him because it's the honest truth, and I am so grateful that I found out about them because they're just freaking fantastic. Finally, Anberlin came on and holycrap. My ears are still ringing, mainly because I was right beside the speakers. I think something was wrong with the mic because you couldn't really hear Stephen Christian's voice but they were still really awesome. They played a bunch of my favourites; The Unwinding Cable Car, Breaking, Disappear, Godspeed, Inevitable, Feel Good Drag, The Resistance, Fin etc. I was really hoping they'd play Soft Skeletons but ohwell maybe next time. And I am happy because I saw Nate Young. Haha. 

So everything was fucking AMAZINGAMAZINGAMAZING and I am so grateful for yesterday. Just the way music makes you feel alive. And for meeting one of my heroes. 

"When words fail, music speaks."