Ok, maybe I'm pushing it with the Messiah - but Trent Reznor truly blew me away this past Tuesday night at the ACC. Clearly, he is a genius when it comes to musical and technical creativity. And it a bonus that he not bad to look at either! Trent Reznor, or commonly known as the one man band Nine Inch Nails, is one of the most influencial, unique and talented musicians of our time. He is widely known for his absurdly high standards, which is probably why NIN is still going strong after 15 years. Reznor is most famous for producing the first couple of albums for Marilyn Manson. And continuing with the "holy" theme, a popular rumor is that Reznor got the name Nine Inch Nails for his band because it was the length of the nails used in the crucifixion of Christ. He, however, denies this. Ironically, at his high school, Reznor played the role of Judas in a school performance of Jesus Christ Superstar. Having started to play piano at the age of five, Trent now plays many instruments, writes his own lyrics and produces all of it on his own. It is quite incredible. And the technology used in NIN productions is amazing! No wonder he is one of the most influential people and biggest contributors to the true art of music.
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I am trying so hard to picture you at this concert. You must have felt so out of place unless you managed to find some combat boots, dog chains, ripped tights, safety pins and pancake makeup. Because from what I saw lined up outside the ACC as I was making my way to Union from the office that night, was nothing short of a freak show. No offense to TR fans. I saw NIN back in '94 when Marilyn Manson was the opening act at Maple Leaf Gardens. Both the BF and I dressed in black with appropriate NIN t-shirts but people were relatively conservative. I could never imagine seeing NIN now. I was surprised at the really young following.
I would have felt so out of place!
Actually - I didn't feel out of place at all. My preconception was totally off...the fans there were of a good mix. Old and young. Most actually looked pretty normal. It was a really cool concert! I let the rebel in me out...FANTASTIC!!! :)
Pretty normal?
This was the ACC, right?
The line up around the building was far from normal. I'm not saying it was not normal for them but the dress of the fans was very unusual, a style I haven't seen since the late 80s. Maybe we have different days mixed up?
Glad you had a good time.
No, it was the ACC - and sure there were people dressed a little "different", but all in all, I really didn't feel out of place and the people in my seating area were all, yep...pretty....normal. I was a little surprised too. Maybe those in the line up were the die hard fans standing there hours before the gates opened....
That makes sense. It was around 5:30 that I left work so it was the hardcores who were out. :)
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