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by Swifty on 12/4/22Scotiabank Arena - TorontoFantastic light show Enjoyed centre stage experience Right beside band Fantastic atmosphere
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ARCADE FIRE IN CONCERT:
Arcade Fire are the undisputed poster band of indie rock's ascendancy in the musical mainstream, proving with each successive album that it's possible to be both a critical darling and a populist favorite. For 2013's Reflektor, the band teamed up with James Murphy of LCD Soundsystem to record their most ambitious collection of songs yet, topping charts — and critics' best-of lists — around the world. As revered for their frenzied live shows as they are for their records, the band has fans eagerly awaiting the 2014 Reflektor Tour, which includes headlining slots at Coachella and Glastonbury.
FANS WHO BOUGHT TICKETS SAY:
" Had heard so much about how electrifying their live performances were. It wasn't hype. This band puts it all out on the stage. I'll see them again...and again...and again!”
" A huge fan of Arcade Fire and they did not disappoint. Absolutely love their presence. The show was unbelievable."
" The show was amazingly energetic! It was without a doubt one of the best shows I've ever seen."
BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:
When Arcade Fire released their debut full-length Funeral in 2004, critics hailed it as an instant classic, heaping big praise — and even bigger expectations — on the Canadian art rockers. The band delivered on the hype, topping charts around the world in 2007 with Neon Bible and again in 2010 with Suburbs, dark horse winner of Album of the Year at the 2011 Grammy Awards. In 2013 the band released Reflektor to yet another No. 1 spot on the BIllboard 200, also making time amid their busy touring schedule to provide the score for Spike Jonze's film Her.
Fantastic light show Enjoyed centre stage experience Right beside band Fantastic atmosphere
Had me out of my seat dancing the entire time. The encore didn’t disappoint.
They really were great. Sounded amazing live. Went into the crowd a bunch of times. Régine is so talented !!!!! They all are. It was a great show.
Beck was the second band to cancel touring with them. Unfortunately I found out late and watched the show in a two thirds empty arena. Beck’s replacement was completely sub-par. Arcade Fire’s peaked on the first album. SAVE YOUR $$$ and avoid Arcade Fire concerts.
Really enjoyed the Arcade Fire show! The sound was great, the set they had was really eye catching and the venue worked well. So happy to be back watching live music again!
This would be the third time I've seen arcade fire. The first two were amazing ( both in BC) . The venues I saw them at turned my world into a fantasy land. This time at Rogers place in Edmonton I was pretty let down. Aside from the stage they had two small tvs on either side of the stage and a disco ball. No jumbo- Tron for the rest of the audience to be able to see and no aerial camera view to be projected on said tvs or jumbo-tron. Basically if you didn't have floor seats you couldn't see anything. The arena should be making each seat in Rogers place a wonderful experience. Also, the sound system could use some TLC.
Went with a large group. We had been excited to see Beck as well. We knew nothing about the replacement opening band and they never showed up. So a dude spun tunes for an hour & a half. Then the big show: Arcade Fire was high energy with an amazing light show as expected. But the sound was muddy, not sure what the deal was there. Might have been the huge projector boxes at the opposite end of the arena. Anywhere close to them & they could have been breaking up the sound. I’m an old school fan from their very first album & felt the setlist favored their newest album which is easily their worst. Overall experience 2 1/2 stars out of 5. That’s 4 times I’ve seen them and likely my last. Such a shame for such a good band.
Arcade Fire never disappoints! Fantastic show! Great crowd engagement, fantastic mix of songs from all of their albums. They did a great cover tune. Every set list on this tour has been different. Awesome show from an incredibly talented band!
Arcade fire was absolutely stunning! Sad there was no fiest or beck. But, that happens.
So great! Every song, the interaction with fans, dual stages. They all sang their hearts out and so did I!!
The show was so bad I left after arcade Fire played 3 songs , the opening bands where so bad it hurt my head …
I went to this concert to see BECK. Then, BECK was no longer part of the show.
So joyous, so poignant. Musically, they are amazing
The band was great, I have seen them twice before but the crowd was sparse and generally awkward and unhappy. I feel like people either did not show up because of the news about the lead singer or they gave the tickets away to people who did not seem like fans of the band and left after a few songs. Most of the people around me were just like me, they showed up because they couldn't get a refund from Ticketmaster and tried to sell tickets that nobody would buy. I was originally more excited for the opening act Beck, when he cancelled, refunds should definitely been offered. I wish the band or Ticketmaster would have done the right thing and offered refunds to those that were uncomfortable going the the show.
When Beck pulled out of the tour and was replaced by an act nowhere in his league of performers if people wanted a refund they should have been granted one, and also people who felt uncomfortable seeing Arcade Fire with accusations that have been made public. People bought tickets for Beck/Arcade Fire and willing to pay the price. When switched out with a way below level opening act that is bait and switch. Not equal replacement. I have read online some people were finally given refunds after much trolling of online accounts. That should not be how to get a refund. I am no longer buying tickets in advance for any show and I believe others feel the same way. Ticketmaster needs to have people in charge with common sense and not just looking at $$$$ signs.
While Arcade Fire is amazing and put on a great show, when 2/3 bands cancel on a bill, you need to refund. Opening acts were terrible. If Beck and Feist aren’t getting paid, why are tickets being sold at such high prices. Bait and switch at its finest.
Loved the set up with the 2 stages. Every song was magic.
Amazing performance by Arcade Fire. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen a concert that I didn’t want to end! Initially I was upset with the cancellation of the opener but Arcade Fire’s performance made up for it. Their energy and charisma from the start to the end was memorable and engaging.
Beck was supposed to open the show, but another band I never heard of played instead. I couldn’t get a refund when I found out Beck wasn’t playing, so we decided to give it a try. The show was terrible. We put up with the first hour to see the main show, and we’re so disappointed we during the second song. Big waste of money and time!!
The bright lights on the side of the stage were horrific. Sitting in section 04, I could not see anything on the stage whenever the bright side lights were in, which was more than 50% of the time. Visually assaultive. Loved the encore set in the middle of the arena, even though farther from me.