KEANE @ GIBSON AMPHITHEATRE - MAY 11, 2007

This was originally scheduled at the Greek Theatre, but the fire in Griffith Park forced the concert to be moved to the Gibson Amphitheatre in the Universal City Walk. I upgraded my front row ticket to a pit ticket. I was in the front to the left near Tom. I figured to experience this from Tom's side this time (since I was on Tim's side at the Wiltern in January).

It is quite stressful to go to a Keane gig since everyone wants to be in the front! :P Everyone who came early ended up being in the front, so that was cool. I could have been more towards the middle, but I listened to my parents who told me to wait at a more crowded door, which opened last. x_x Oh well, Keane from anywhere in the theater is AMAZING. Nothing short of AWESOME!!!

Now I was close to Tom most of the time, and he was just STUNNING that night. I was even more awed by his performance than at the Wiltern, and that's saying a lot! He was already so spectacular at the Wiltern. I think Tom is just getting better! :D I was thrilled at one part during "Nothing In My Way." Tom came up in front of me and looked at me for about five seconds. OMG! He was singing, "When you wanna die, when you hurt inside/Don't know what you lie for anyway.." to me and I was singing along. It felt like he was singing to me for much longer than that! *g*

Other than this highlight, Tom sang an L.A. version of "Fly To Me" :DDDDDDDD I LOVE that song, and I was so excited when I heard the first synth chord.. X) It was so awesome to hear the extended intro for "Leaving So Soon?" too!!! :D I sang along at the top of my lungs for all of "Somewhere Only We Know" and "Bedshaped." Actually, I sang along almost all the time. :D Tom, Tim, and Richard all seemed so surprised by our enthusiasm. The whole audience was shrieking with screaming girls! ^_^ It was like at the Wiltern, but the Gibson Amphitheatre is MUCH bigger. Everyone waved their cell phones during "Hamburg Song" I waved my digital camera for a bit, but I took some pictures and video too.. ^^;

Tim and Richard were fantastic as usual. I wish Tim could come over to the left side more often. I sacrificed being close to Tim for being close to Tom. :P It was hard to see them when they came to the front to do "Your Eyes Open" from where I was. :( I couldn't see Tim or Richard very well. Tom's bum was in the way.. XD The set list was pretty much the same as the Wiltern except for "Fly To Me/Leaving So Soon?" and the omission of "Can't Stop Now." I loved "Bedshaped"!!! Tom had more audience participation for the "What do I know?" parts and he added "O-o-o!" too!!! X) It was funny the first time he stuck out the microphone for us. I guess everyone was caught off guard, so everyone sounded so off key. Tom laughed and smiled while he was singing for a second after that. So cute! ♥

The concert seemed so short! I wanted it to last forever!!! I was so sad when it ended. Already, I couldn't wait to see them again. I had such a wonderful time! Seeing Keane live is just AMAZING and a FULFILLING experience! It was such a treat to see them again. I'm glad the three lads seemed to be enjoying the gig as well. ^_^

Despite what I hoped for, there was still no "Frog Prince" for us. :( I wonder if I'll ever get to hear that song live.. :/ My mom managed to get a set list. :D I also saw the kitty plushie on the control board. Those of you obsessed with Keane like I am probably know what I'm talking about. ;) I didn't get to meet the band this time because of the fan-UNfriendly venue, but at least I met them last time. I just hope I'll be able to next time! :] I don't think I've expressed enough how much I love them yet!

Oh yes, www.keanemusic.com has put up pictures of the L.A. show! They put up mine. :D It's on the front page too! :O I was surprised to see it on the front. ^^;

Here are some of my other pictures from the gig! Please don't steal/post them everywhere without permission!! Thanks!

The following pictures are brought to you in WIDESCREEN. ;D

Tom singing "Everybody's Changing"!!!!! ♥


It's hard to get good pictures of Tim, especially when you're far away! :P


Same thing here.. my best and clearest picture of Rich! :D


During "This Is The Last Time" :)


Aww, it's already the end! :( I'll be there when they come back!! :D


Because of my terrible internet connection, I can't share videos, but of course here are some I found on YouTube. :) Credit goes to the uploaders of these videos!

Nothing In My Way

Hamburg Song

Leaving So Soon?

Somewhere Only We Know

Bedshaped


Hope you enjoyed my review of this FANTASTIC night, along with the pictures and videos!!! :)