Crowd frenzy

Today, I feel so relieved. Lighter, somehow. I went with some friends to a concert in Copenhagen yesterday. At "Parken". It is a huge stadium with seating for 40 000. At the concert though, only one short side, and most of the two long sides of the gallery were used. So at least 25 000 seated spectators. But as compared to when they have football (am. soccer) games there, now also the whole lawn was used for standing spectators. Me and my friends stood just behind the first delimitation, maybe 50 meters from the stage. Inside the first limitation were 4000 people standing. And behind it, easily another 20 000. The only time I have ever seen that much people at one time before was at a hanabi (firework-festivity) in Tokyo.

At least 50 000 in total, in one huge arena. It's just so much people. At one place. I am glad no vengeful person decided a plot of terror against the danes there and then. So 50 000 people out that night. Probably 50/50 swedes and danes. In one place, viewing one stage, listening to the same music. But what? Have you guessed it yet?

I will give you a lead. The prejudical image of the typical fan is; dyed black hair, black clothing, leather. Is it some heavy metal band? No. The continued leads are; assymmetrically cut hair, and white tie.

Yes, electronica. Yes, Depeche Mode. I can't tell you how brilliant it was, for this you had to have been there. And hopefully you all were too, or have some plan to catch them at one arena or two throughout their tour.

Just imagine, a crowd screaming at the top of their lungs
"....rrrrrrrrrreach out, touch faith", over and over.

And for you to be a part of it. It was worth all the money, all the feet- and lower back-pain, all the audience wrestling, and all the 9 hours spent getting there and back, for 1.5 hours effective Depeche-time. It was just amazing, and I urge you all no to miss their tour!