Young the Giant

Young the Giant has been one of my favorite bands for so long, since the release of their self-titled debut album, I had hoped for the day that I would see all their gorgeousness live. This day came way later than I planned, after the release of their second album (Mind Over Matter), but it was so worth the long wait. Mind Over Matter really surprised me because of how different it sounded from the first album, but it made me love the band even more. I'm all for how they mixed up their overall sound; it shows how musically diverse they are. While listening to Mind Over Matter, I noticed how each of the band members have improved since their debut album. I never knew Sameer, the lead singer, had that amazing falsetto, and the tempo changes in some of the songs really exemplify how talented this band is. I couldn't wait to finally see Young the Giant.
Seeing them perform in the flesh was such a surreal moment. They were all so beautiful and they played a good amount of songs from both of their albums. They also had awesome style; Eric wore a flamingo sweater and polka dot pants. The crowd was so energetic, and we all sang (more like shouted) along with Sameer. One of the many things I love about Young the Giant is that you can really see how tight they are when they are performing, and everyone gets a chance in the spotlight. They all were so into the music, which helped give the show an upbeat vibe. One of my favorite parts was when they performed "Camera." This song has such a different feel compared to any of their other songs, and seeing them play it live blew my mind. During that song, Sameer switched over to the keyboard. He then surprised us by playing the electric guitar for "Mind Over Matter," and that live performance made me appreciate the song even more. The encore was by far my favorite part of that night for so many reasons. "My Body" was freaking amazing, and that was when everyone was basically jumping out of their shoes! Sameer was so interactive with the crowd throughout the show, and during that song, my friends and I finally got to touch him! He would occasionally lean over the crowd so the people close to the front could get a chance to be close to him. After the concert, my friends and I couldn't get enough of Young the Giant, so we decided to brave the cold weather and wait outside, hoping for at least one of the band members to come out. After what seemed like the coldest hour of our lives, Sameer finally came out! He was so nice, really personable and so easy to talk to. Knowing that Young the Giant sounds amazing live and are also really nice people makes me respect them even more. I'm so grateful that I got to experience that memorable night with my friends and a band that is so dear to me.