Thursday the 10th June saw me, my husband and some friends standing in Coopers field, Cardiff waiting for Florence & The Machine to come on stage. As excited as a kitten, I'd been looking forward to this concert for quite a while.
Since listening to the album 'Lungs' at the end of 2009 I've been rapidly falling in love with Florence Welch. I'm afraid as well as a wonderful ethereal voice and legs that don't seem to end, Florence also has a wardrobe I would give my right eye for.
Since listening to the album 'Lungs' at the end of 2009 I've been rapidly falling in love with Florence Welch. I'm afraid as well as a wonderful ethereal voice and legs that don't seem to end, Florence also has a wardrobe I would give my right eye for.
The concert was held in a large, open circus tent and it was a little claustrophobic as around 30,000 fans tried to inch towards the stage. Thankfully we'd claimed our spot reasonably early and had a relatively good view.
I freely admit to being a bit of an odd concert go-er. While a view is wonderful, I seem to spend most of my time with my eyes closed just letting the music wash over me. The sound at Coopers field was, as expected for such a large gig, pretty shite. However, we were close enough to be able to feel the music and hear it reasonably well. Anytime poor Florence spoke however, I don't think any of us heard a word. Still, lets be honest, I wasn't there to hear how she'd spent her day. I was there to hear her sing and sing she did!
The concert kicked of with 'Howl' which is one of my favorites from the album. A savage song, about carnal lust which I just can't get enough of:
"The saints can't help me now, the ropes have been unbound
I hunt for you with bloodied feet across the hallowed ground"
This raw, animalistic sentiment is in a lot of her songs and when you consider her porcelain appearance, you'd be forgiven for thinking the concert would be a rather tame affair but far from it, the girl performed with a wild fury that really befits her lyrics.
Florence also performed a new track which sounded fantastic. I think it was called 'Strageness', although to be fair, with the poor sound I could be completely wrong.
Florence also performed a new track which sounded fantastic. I think it was called 'Strageness', although to be fair, with the poor sound I could be completely wrong.
Other personal highlights included, Girl With One Eye, Cosmic Love, Dog Days Are Over and Rabbit Heart. All of which built to a rather orgasmic climax.
The only negatives of the night were the crappy sound and the claustrophobic heat. I left craving a bottle of water, longer set list, 2nd album & another concert!
