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Astronomer · 06-26-2009, 07:34 PM

Okay, so I know I dropped off the face of the earth for a little while, but I'm back, and bumping this journal, because last night I went to the BEST concert I have ever been to. I know that is a big call but I'm willing to make it.

Karnivool
25th June 2009
The Forum Theatre, Melbourne

When I first heard Karnivool's Persona EP in 2001, they were an incredibly small-time 'local' band. I saw them at Ruby's Lounge (see one of my previous entries) and had the pleasure of having a beer with the guys afterwards. Today, they are one of the biggest bands in Australian music, and their new album Sound Awake is the 2nd most selling album in Australia (I think the number 1 selling album is the Black Eyed Peas or something, booo.) Watching this band on this incredible journey and seeing them explode into the Australian music scene has just been awesome.

Karnivool are a five piece alternative rock/ progressive rock band from Perth, Western Australia. I've seen them live several times now, and I have to say that are the best live band I have ever seen. Each time I've been blown away by the quality of sound and their stage presence.

One our way over to the Forum, we crossed paths with Drew Goddard, the lead guitarist. He was more than happy to stop and have a chat with us! All the times I've had the pleasure of meeting the band, they have always been the most down to earth guys. It just felt like we were talking to an old mate. Anyway, The Forum Theatre is one of the most beautiful venues I have ever been to. Took these from inside.

We got there too late to catch any of the support acts, but some random guy next to me told me they weren't any good anyway. We secured ourselves a good position in the crowd and by the time Karnivool entered the stage it was absolutely packed. They opened with the first two tracks off their new album, Simple Boy and Goliath, and the sound was just amazing. I, and everyone around me, were just blown away. They continued the set with some of their monster songs of their new album, as well as making sure to play old favourites such as Themata and COTE. Ian Kenny's voice was just absolutely angelic. I don't think I will ever see a vocalist perform live as well as he does. He also has an incredibly unique stage presence, very kooky and odd, but just right into the music. I was beside myself that they played all of my favourite songs - including Deadman and All I Know off their new album. They also had great light and backdrop shows. The concluded with an encore of Change, part 1 and 2. The last track off their previous album was titled Change, part 1 and Change, part 2 was the last track off their new album. They played them flowing into one another, and I thought it was a really fitting way to end the gig - representing the change the band has gone through over the past 4 years in so many ways.

Marry me Ian Kenny! /end fangirl.

I had such a great time, and Karnivool were just amazing. It was the best gig I've ever been to. Seeing this band go from a barely-known local artist to the 2nd most selling album in Australia has been an incredible journey. If you haven't heard of them yet, be sure to check them out: (these vids aren't from the gig I was at, I found them on YouTube

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06-26-2009, 07:34 PM	#18 (permalink)
Astronomer we are stardust Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 2,894	Karnivool Okay, so I know I dropped off the face of the earth for a little while, but I'm back, and bumping this journal, because last night I went to the BEST concert I have ever been to. I know that is a big call but I'm willing to make it. Karnivool 25th June 2009 The Forum Theatre, Melbourne When I first heard Karnivool's Persona EP in 2001, they were an incredibly small-time 'local' band. I saw them at Ruby's Lounge (see one of my previous entries) and had the pleasure of having a beer with the guys afterwards. Today, they are one of the biggest bands in Australian music, and their new album Sound Awake is the 2nd most selling album in Australia (I think the number 1 selling album is the Black Eyed Peas or something, booo.) Watching this band on this incredible journey and seeing them explode into the Australian music scene has just been awesome. Karnivool are a five piece alternative rock/ progressive rock band from Perth, Western Australia. I've seen them live several times now, and I have to say that are the best live band I have ever seen. Each time I've been blown away by the quality of sound and their stage presence. One our way over to the Forum, we crossed paths with Drew Goddard, the lead guitarist. He was more than happy to stop and have a chat with us! All the times I've had the pleasure of meeting the band, they have always been the most down to earth guys. It just felt like we were talking to an old mate. Anyway, The Forum Theatre is one of the most beautiful venues I have ever been to. Took these from inside. We got there too late to catch any of the support acts, but some random guy next to me told me they weren't any good anyway. We secured ourselves a good position in the crowd and by the time Karnivool entered the stage it was absolutely packed. They opened with the first two tracks off their new album, Simple Boy and Goliath, and the sound was just amazing. I, and everyone around me, were just blown away. They continued the set with some of their monster songs of their new album, as well as making sure to play old favourites such as Themata and COTE. Ian Kenny's voice was just absolutely angelic. I don't think I will ever see a vocalist perform live as well as he does. He also has an incredibly unique stage presence, very kooky and odd, but just right into the music. I was beside myself that they played all of my favourite songs - including Deadman and All I Know off their new album. They also had great light and backdrop shows. The concluded with an encore of Change, part 1 and 2. The last track off their previous album was titled Change, part 1 and Change, part 2 was the last track off their new album. They played them flowing into one another, and I thought it was a really fitting way to end the gig - representing the change the band has gone through over the past 4 years in so many ways. Marry me Ian Kenny! /end fangirl. I had such a great time, and Karnivool were just amazing. It was the best gig I've ever been to. Seeing this band go from a barely-known local artist to the 2nd most selling album in Australia has been an incredible journey. If you haven't heard of them yet, be sure to check them out: (these vids aren't from the gig I was at, I found them on YouTube ) Last edited by Astronomer; 06-26-2009 at 10:39 PM.