Babymetal @ Afas Live, Amsterdam, NL | Gig Review

Wandering Souls Webzine

13 Jun 202414:18

Summary

TLDRThe video script recounts the experience of attending a Babymetal concert in Amsterdam on June 12th, amidst their festival-filled tour. The viewer enjoyed the show at the AFAS Live venue, which was packed but not sold out, and appreciated the band's dynamic stage setup and setlist, including a surprise new song. The script also praises the support act, Deby, and addresses concerns about audience behavior, such as filming the entire concert and pushing to the front late, urging consideration for others' enjoyment.

Takeaways

🎤 The speaker attended a Babymetal concert on June 12th in Amsterdam.
🎶 Babymetal is currently on tour, performing at various festivals and venues.
🏰 The concert took place at AFAS Live, a large venue in the Netherlands.
👨‍👧‍👧 The venue was not sold out but was very full, with a good view from the front area.
🎵 The setlist included popular Babymetal songs like 'Distortion', 'Papaya', and 'Megitsune'.
🎉 A surprise in the setlist was the early performance of 'Megitsune', usually played later in the show.
🤘 The performance of 'Karate' was a crowd favorite and a highlight of the concert.
🎬 The song 'Ratata' was performed live without the electric guitar, using a backing track.
🚫 The speaker expressed frustration with people filming the entire concert, obstructing views.
🎵 The support act was Deby, a singer from Los Angeles, who was well-received despite initial doubts.
🌟 The overall experience was fantastic, with great sound and lighting, but some minor issues with audience behavior.

Q & A

When did the narrator attend the Babymetal gig in Amsterdam?
-The narrator attended the Babymetal gig on June 12th.
What is the name of the venue where Babymetal performed in Amsterdam?
-The venue is called AFAS Live Amsterdam.
What festivals did Babymetal perform at around the time of the Amsterdam gig?
-Babymetal performed at Fox Fest in Japan, Rock in Park, and Rock im Ring, among others.
What other festivals is Babymetal scheduled to perform at after the Amsterdam gig?
-Babymetal is scheduled to perform at the Green Field Festival, Download Festival, Pinkpop, and Crasspop.
How does the narrator describe the capacity of AFAS Live Amsterdam compared to other venues?
-The narrator mentions that AFAS Live is one of the bigger venues in the Netherlands, possibly even bigger than 013, but not as big as the GelreDome.
What was the narrator's position in the crowd during the gig?
-The narrator was in the second row when they first arrived.
Which song did Babymetal perform that was a surprise to the narrator?
-The song 'Megitsune' was a surprise as it was played earlier in the set than usual.
How did the stage setup differ from the previous gig at 013?
-The stage was bigger, with a stage on the stage for the girls to dance and sing, and the band was next to it, somewhat hidden around the corner.
What was the support act for the gig?
-The support act was Deby, a singer from Los Angeles.
What issues did the narrator have with people's behavior at the gig?
-The narrator had issues with people coming late and pushing their way forward, and with people filming the entire gig with their phones, obstructing the view for others.
What advice does the narrator give to those who want to film at a concert?
-The narrator advises against filming the entire gig with a phone, as it can obstruct the view and experience for others, and suggests asking those around if it's okay to film.
What is the narrator's final recommendation for those who want to see Babymetal live?
-The narrator recommends seeing Babymetal live as it's an experience worth the money, and suggests keeping an eye out for festival options or their US tour in Fall 2024.