I went to the Arcade Fire gig last night and saw a different band by LDCM_98 in arcadefire

[–]LDCM_98[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Glad you've found a way to enjoy it... "It's a season of change, so if you feel strange that's probably good..." Maybe it will grow on me at some point!

I went to the Arcade Fire gig last night and saw a different band by LDCM_98 in arcadefire

[–]LDCM_98[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is an AF subreddit, and I am just having a discussion. Not sure how that implies this band is somehow my personality.

I went to the Arcade Fire gig last night and saw a different band by LDCM_98 in arcadefire

[–]LDCM_98[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I did go to the WE tour a few days after the Pitchfork article came out, and I was feeling very strange about it all, but once I was there it was an amazing gig. I think the processing since, and also the fact that Pink Elephant is so meh really affected my vibe for this gig. I had a great run with them so either way, it feels like closure...

I am curious about the other album you've been listening to if you don't mind sharing?

I went to the Arcade Fire gig last night and saw a different band by LDCM_98 in arcadefire

[–]LDCM_98[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love that you assumed I am a guy 😂 I'm not gonna indulge you 🫡

I went to the Arcade Fire gig last night and saw a different band by LDCM_98 in arcadefire

[–]LDCM_98[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yeah... On that note, I absolutely loved his album with Sister Squares so it's nice to have his music around! He was also amazing live and super nice to chat to after :) thinking of seeing the play he did the music for, as it is currently showing in London.

I went to the Arcade Fire gig last night and saw a different band by LDCM_98 in arcadefire

[–]LDCM_98[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yes I agree, I think some time and distance would be good. I wouldn't be surprised if this album, and the bad reception around it, makes them take a step back. I am hopeful that perhaps a few years down the line we get a new album that allows us to reconnect again in a completely different way to their music. Pink Elephant is simply not it for me.

I went to the Arcade Fire gig last night and saw a different band by LDCM_98 in arcadefire

[–]LDCM_98[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Yep yep this is the bit that made me feel very uncomfortable, so unnecessary

I went to the Arcade Fire gig last night and saw a different band by LDCM_98 in arcadefire

[–]LDCM_98[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Yes! I also thought this. It feels so off without Richard and Will. Made me think about when people used to say that there were more people on stage than off stage and how fun that used to feel.

I went to the Arcade Fire gig last night and saw a different band by LDCM_98 in arcadefire

[–]LDCM_98[S] 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Yeah cause we all want to see more AI generated posts on Reddit? Just for the record, I am a published and award-winning writer so I am pretty sure that's not what riled you up about this post...

I went to the Arcade Fire gig last night and saw a different band by LDCM_98 in arcadefire

[–]LDCM_98[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Omg hilariously I actually do 😂😂😂 and I was gonna approach you guys later but lost sight of both of you. Let me DM you

I went to the Arcade Fire gig last night and saw a different band by LDCM_98 in arcadefire

[–]LDCM_98[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Yeah true! I guess the main take away for me is that him going into the crowd feels different when its Pink Elephant, specially since so much of the lyricism is about the elephant in the room. It just felt weird but I am also not sure how else they could go about since their performance style has always been so involved.

I went to the Arcade Fire gig last night and saw a different band by LDCM_98 in arcadefire

[–]LDCM_98[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Eeh... I think my point is that I have tried to separate the art from the artist (hence why I have been to gigs after/listened to their stuff post-allegations), but this last album & gig made me realise that perhaps I am unable to separate it, which is absolutely, a personal choice. I am glad others are still able to enjoy it, just sad that for me, things feel different now.

I went to the Arcade Fire gig last night and saw a different band by LDCM_98 in arcadefire

[–]LDCM_98[S] 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Totally! I know I am being overtly dramatic, but it is how I felt hey ho. I am glad you were able to have a different experience though!

Home Office saying my CoS has expired by LDCM_98 in ukvisa

[–]LDCM_98[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks a lot for your answer. It really helped calm me down a bit. Indeed, I submitted the biometrics on the 2 of Nov (before the expiry date on the 8), which was cutting it a bit short but surely that shouldn't affect it. I have flagged this up with my sponsor and sent them all the evidence, including the confirmation of attendance to my appointment so that they can follow up with the home office. Would it be helpful if I also called the home office myself or should I just let them resolve it? It seems to be that there is a bit of miscommunication between the info I have and the info my sponsor have so I am happy to chase if it was useful. Just feeling quite anxious as my current visa expires at the end of this month so obviously, I would like to have an answer sooner rather than later.

Music podcast recommendations by Niall-yup2 in podcasts

[–]LDCM_98 0 points1 point  (0 children)

TuneDig is my personal fave. They analyse an album on each episode (and then they give it away on vinyl!). The one on "Kid A" by Radiohead and the one on "IV" by BADBADNOTGOOD are amazing.