Hello visitors! This post is doubling as Wordless Wednesday this week…
After the exertions of the previous day, a little lie-in was in order as well as a general catch up with my friend and time to get organised for the night’s entertainment. Apocalyptica are a Finnish band made up of 3 cellists and a drummer (they very often have an extra cellist when performing live actually) who first became famous playing covers of Metallica songs. It sounds unconventional because it is! But their fan base tells all, from metal to classical, they are amazingly talented performers.
It was a lovely cold day(!) to be queueing outside the Astoria in Charing Cross Road in order to get a good position inside the venue for photography amongst other things. This we managed in the balcony area to the left of the stage. It was a great night, started with 2 guest bands, Stone Gods, who I think were English, and ok, then Lacrimas Profundere who I believe are German who were also quite entertaining, I like some of their songs so will try to hear some more of their work.
Apo came on just before 9pm I think, and were amazing, they have a lot of energy when they perform together, and the stage was set out really well for viewing (unlike some!), with great lighting for photography (also got some great video) too. With their encore, they finished just before curfew at 11pm and a great time was had by all. I cannot recommend this band enough if you have the chance to see them, this was my second time.
Here’s some of my shots from the evening:
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Well they certainly do look like they have a lot of energy! It would be great to hear them…
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Great concert shots. What I’ve heard of them I’ve liked. I must investigate further. I’m off to the Astoria tomorrow for Hawkwind (My 14th or 15th time of seeing them). Happy WW and have a merry Xmas
Thanks Ellen, you should give them a try! Jams, they’re actually playing The Forum in March if you’re interested. Have a great time and Christmas.
That sounds very interesting. I’m not a big Metallica fan, but I like Cello music and interesting covers. I’ll have to check out their recordings.
Alison, my first thought…they certainly don’t APPEAR like your “ordinary” cellists!!! Looks like a very exciting performance!
Happy WW!
Wow, you did a great job on the pictures. Concerts are always tough for me to get good pictures. Most in the US have photography restrictions to add extra difficulty. I love the red shot.
Not your standard cello performance! Great shots of a fast-paced performance.
Thats what I call classic rock!! Great photo!! Good WW to you & Happy Holidays!!
Thanks all for visiting! DF we’re not often allowed photography here, but many bands like this one don’t mind too much. There lighting was great for my pics.
Katya and Aldon, they’re certainly not at all ordinary, which is why I love ‘em! To the rest, make sure you check them out and have a Happy Christmas.
I think you got some great shots, they have to be some of the best concert ones I have seen.
I am currently warming myself by the coal fire at sisters house, as its absolutely freezing up here!
Shopping in Inverness tomo and in Aviemore to see Santa/reindeers/sledge dogs on Saturday
Thanks Claire!
Good luck, it’s snowing on Saturday, have a great time if I don’t ‘speak’ to you before Christmas.
The ‘red’ one and the last one especially are very good.
Shame about the music