A dead crowd is a good crowd

Around a couple of weeks ago (28th of January), OASIS did a concert in Globen and tore the stage apart with their heart warming songs, soft melodic music, meaningful lyrics and potty mouths. It was, suffice to say, A-m-a-z-i-n-g!

In the middle of the concert, as they were performing their famous song "Slide Away", my attention drifted away to the audience. I had no expectations really, but I did assume a somehow fluid crowd, a bit of a silent riot, or the usual "I love you OASIS" signs.

Sadly enough, when you look at it from a distant angle, all you'll see is a bunch of guys playing music in front of what seems to be the league of the living dead!!!!

Compared to the crowd in the conert, these guys are actually quite enthusiastic!!

I've been to a number of concerts here in Stockholm, and I have to say, not even a rock band as loud as Linkin' Park could drive a crowd into wild, screaming, mindless, groupies. But at the same time, they're not completely petrified either, somewhere in between (lagom). It seems as if Swedes have been culturally modified to hold in their excitement until after the performance. (who knows to what other activities this rule applies to..)

Whether it be concert or simply a motivational talk, you'll find that Swedish audience will give all 5 senses to you, which is actually a very courteous gesture as of intention but may appear to be an insult when a public performer/speaker expects a bit more reaction.

I guess for Swedes, it is a bit disrespectful to interrupt, but on the other hand, interruptions and hecklers are proof that someone's listening to you genuinely.

Despite the common misconceptions of Swedish audiences, I guess it's better than going to a concert and only being able to hear the crowd shouting instead of the singer him/her self.

There really is no set conclusion for this entry, i wasn't trying to deliver a message, just some brainfarts that I get oftentimes. =)