Muse - Emirates Stadium, 25/05/13

So the other night, I was lucky enough to see Muse on what I would say is their best tour yet. I've seen footage from all of their tours throughout the Showbiz era to The Resistance Era, then I got to see them last year on their The 2nd Law Tour and luckily this year on their Summer Stadiums 2013/Unsustainable Tour. I FEEL LIKE THE LUCKIEST GIRL IN THE WORLD

Let's go through the experience...

On Friday evening, me and my friends got the train from Newcastle down to London and stayed at a relative's in Windsor. Then on Saturday morning, me and one of my friends went to the almighty Emirates Stadium and waited outside from 11:30... the five and a half hour wait couldn't have been better! We met two other wonderful Musers, and we heard the band soundchecking United States of Eurasia, New Born and Madness; needless to say, I was borderline hysterical.

When the gates /finally/ opened, we ran inside to get our places at the front. Ended up two rows from the barrier as soon as we got in, the wait was definitely worthwhile!

Bastille were the first support act at 6pm... and they were one of the most boring bands I have ever witnessed. (Unfortunately I saw them again yesterday at Evolution Festival, and they were just as bad)

Then Dizzee Rascal was the second and final support act, and honestly, I thought he was brilliant. Unlike Bastille, he got the crowd going and was just generally really fun to watch and dance to! (BIG DIRTEE STINKING BASS, DIRTEE STINKIN BASS)

Then, the greatest band in the world themselves... MUUUUUUSE!

They're all my good photos! Here are my videos too: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPbSvwfQN0xuuVxxU97jpHdSWYhhRT1td

Overall, it was truly one of the best concerts I've ever been to, on par to The Born This Way Ball which I attended in Manchester last year. Everything from the setlist to the pyrotechnics to the stage to the phenomenal performances from Matt, Dom and Chris was exemplary, and I know this won't be the last time I see them. If you have the chance to see them, grab it with both hands, they truly are the greatest band in the world!

A New Obsession

Over the past couple of months, I've rediscovered my love for the BBC's adaptation of Sherlock, and it's taken over my life. Quite literally.

For those of you haven't heard of it, "Sherlock is a British television crime drama that presents a contemporary update of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes detective stories" (source: Wikipedia) written by Steven Moffat, Mark Gatiss and Stephen Thompson, and stars Benedict Cumberbatch as Sherlock Holmes and Martin Freeman as Dr. John Watson.

I could honestly go on forever about how exemplary every aspect of this show is... from the cast to the acting to the writing and to the cinematography, everything is impeccable.

I'm sure a lot of you have seen or at least heard of it (and if you haven't, why haven't you?), however, what I wanted to share with you today was the soundtracks.

Sherlock - Original Television Soundtrack, Music from Series One

Sherlock - Original Television Soundtrack, Music from Series Two

Most people have seen the show, but a lot of people miss the soundtracks. Written by David Arnold and Michael Price, every track perfectly illustrates the emotion and situation of the scenes they are used in, for example, every time I hear 'Prepared To Do Anything' on the Series Two soundtrack, well... I wouldn't want to reveal any spoilers. (but let's just say I sob quite a bit)

I've been listening to both soundtracks constantly in recent weeks, so if you've seen the show, I strongly encourage you to have a listen. I'm sure even those of you who haven't seen it will appreciate the musical artistry involved. Both are phenomenal, and for those of you who are emotionally invested in this series, incredibly emotionally evocative.

Here's a link to the Series One Soundtrack: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEuhTza_eM8&list=PL4DCD36A1C653227D

And a link to the Series Two Soundtrack: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plStTDFXq30&list=PL4A15B6DBD66232D0

Enjoy!

Melissa x

Jeffrey Campbell Foxy Gradient Shoes

Hello!

So recently, a beautiful package in the shape of a JC box arrived at my door, eeeeek! I squealed like a 12 year old girl at a Justin Bieber concert, not going to try and deny it.

They're absolutely beautiful, with a white leather upper and gradient heel in the signature, chunky, Lita-esque shape, contrasted with the wooden platform. Can't wait to wear these at prom!

Have you bought any gorgeous shoes lately? I would love to see!

Melissa x