On the 1st February this year, Melbourne hosted the St Jerome's Laneway Festival, where an array of musicians performed at the Footscray Community Arts Centre and along the river. This typically Melbournian setting provided an atmospheric day full of an eclectic mismatch of different genres.
Amongst these performers, lies a heterogeneous mix of sounds. As it is impossible to acknowledge each individual act, I have decided to comment on two musical ensembles that demonstrate the diverse selection of this fabulous day:
Vance Joy is most famous for the no. 1 hit on Triple J's Hottest 100 in 2013, 'Riptide.' He is a solo artist from Melbourne, whose music conforms to the alternative rock genre. The acoustic sound that he produces contrasts greatly with Drenge, a post-grunge brothers duo. [Post-grunge is inspired by the hardcore punk and heavy metal that was widely popular in the 1970's and 80's]
Like that of a collage, this music festival had acts that were so varied, which allowed for everyone who attended to enjoy what the day had to offer. Using the phrasing of the official website (http://melbourne.lanewayfestival.com) the Laneway Festival is "about leading new and revered seminal music" for music enthusiasts to celebrate.
Throughout the day, the blaring music made hearts beat in time with the drums, and as the burning sun began to set, the light effects on the stage allowed for another dimension of the songs to come alive. Although my emphasis has been on the music, what made the day unique was the audience themselves; with their ability to transform these Footscray streets into an incredible atmosphere of vitality. While each individual had their own agenda, in the crowds of thousands, we were united together by the same joy, love and passion for music. And it was this which made the 1st of February really stand out.
Artists included the universally acclaimed singer, Lorde (a seventeen year old from New Zealand), along with other international names, like Drenge, Kurt Vile and Daughter, while also being the stage for popular Australian bands, for example The Jezabels and solo artist Vance Joy.
Amongst these performers, lies a heterogeneous mix of sounds. As it is impossible to acknowledge each individual act, I have decided to comment on two musical ensembles that demonstrate the diverse selection of this fabulous day:
Vance Joy is most famous for the no. 1 hit on Triple J's Hottest 100 in 2013, 'Riptide.' He is a solo artist from Melbourne, whose music conforms to the alternative rock genre. The acoustic sound that he produces contrasts greatly with Drenge, a post-grunge brothers duo. [Post-grunge is inspired by the hardcore punk and heavy metal that was widely popular in the 1970's and 80's]
Like that of a collage, this music festival had acts that were so varied, which allowed for everyone who attended to enjoy what the day had to offer. Using the phrasing of the official website (http://melbourne.lanewayfestival.com) the Laneway Festival is "about leading new and revered seminal music" for music enthusiasts to celebrate.
Throughout the day, the blaring music made hearts beat in time with the drums, and as the burning sun began to set, the light effects on the stage allowed for another dimension of the songs to come alive. Although my emphasis has been on the music, what made the day unique was the audience themselves; with their ability to transform these Footscray streets into an incredible atmosphere of vitality. While each individual had their own agenda, in the crowds of thousands, we were united together by the same joy, love and passion for music. And it was this which made the 1st of February really stand out.
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