I just wanted to share this post I made on the IAMX group on facebook. IAMX are a band for those who do not know!
This year I finally got the balls to see them abroad... Here's the post I made with some photos.
WE ARE {X}...
During this time whilst I am stuck in bed terribly unwell I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to write this post I had in mind for a while.
This year has been the most special to me as an IAMX lover. I just wanted to share some thoughts.
2015 we all eagerly awaited the time for the new album to be released. Having those lucious sounds penetrate our ears and carress our souls. I don't know about you guys, but, everytime a new IAMX album comes out and a new tour starts it always approaches at the right time. It brings change, it soothes me but it also awakens something new in me.
I have been overwhelmed this year with the new tour. I have experienced things I never thought were possible... And best of all I have had the chance to meet even more fans and to feel that connection which makes (in my opinion) us IAMX fans so special.
I truly believe that IAMX fans are like no other... We are like one giant family who embrace, connect, share and love. So welcoming and so "wholesome". That every IAMX gig you attend, no matter what country, you feel "home" again. I have never experienced what I have at an IAMX gig with any other band... Infact, they are the only band I have been abroad to see and most likely it will remain that way wink emoticon
This year for me personally, I decided to host a pre gig meet up before the London gig at Koko. I imagined maybe 10 people at most would attend... But I was blown away. Around 60 people or so attended! So many people that I didn't even have the chance to speak to every single one of you in attendance! The cocktail bar was filled with such an incredible atmosphere... Getting to talk to you guys and being able to share our IAMX memories together is so special in itself. You are all so inspiring and in particular I really enjoyed hearing about your travels to see the band further afield. It made me finally achieve a big dream for me.
Now, the London gig itself was held at one of my fav London venues. Koko sure is one of the best. I had seen IAMX at Koko before and it was a real treat. My only regret is not getting in the queue sooner. But, I didn't because I was too busy having such an amazing time with you other fans at the bar! heart emoticon so you cannot regret wink emoticon
Although I did not get to the front row the suspense of the band coming onto stage was IMMENSE... It was particularly special for those who I met who were about to pop their IAMX cherry grin emoticon
As always, Chris's voice was so delicious and much welcomed in his home country even though we know he isn't too fond of London. The show was great for me but personally I had this sort of emptiness... And I soon realised why...
After the gig I had decided to stay in London at a hotel despite living not far away. All that now remained was glitter and rhinestones and the smell of latex clothing that adorned me.
Post gig depression is something that really strikes... One thing I have noticed in particular with IAMX. Is, the feelings, THE EMOTIONS they enrapture in you. Be it the songs themselves, the atmosphere at the gigs, or in in the post gig feels...
I believe that through IAMX we have all felt so many feelings but also discovered so much about ourselves... It's a journey, a magical one... Almost spiritual perhaps?...
We are {X} in the sense that it's not just the band who make this incredible experience for us, but it's every single one of us who helps to create this magic. We are forever evolving, just like the band and the music... There are always surprises, change (be it good or bad), but either way, it helps us to become stronger and to stay inspired and connected.
After the London gig the emptiness I felt I soon realised was due to my burning desire to go see them in another country. Suffering from anxiety, this in itself is such a big task... I didn't even feel it was possible for me to do so until the night before I left for Berlin I booked everything in 10 minutes and packed a case.... I was filled with adrenaline and every emotion you could imagine. Little did I realise how much Berlin would change my life.
Just on arrival in Berlin itself, I could feel "change" I could sense something special was going to take place. The anticipation of the gig set in and I took in as much of Berlin as I possibly could during my short stay. (Which, totally would of been longer if it wasn't for an important work booking on the Saturday!)
Seeing IAMX in Berlin was my 6th gig. And it was certainly one I will never forget. Infact, it was my BEST!
The fans, all so welcoming. Making friends with so many of them and getting to experience the most beautiful atmosphere ever... Going on stage was also a dream for me and seeing so many different nationalities all connected by one thing is just so cool.
Berlin changed me. It revealed so many things to me and now after that gig I felt such contentment... The empitness I felt after the London gig was now cured. I felt whole yet hungry for more... Hence why, I now await my trip to Kiev in Ukraine and SUPER excited to meet many more fans. Some of which, have already helped me so much in my trip plans and been such a delight!
You really are all so very incredible. Thank you all for such an incredible year. I cannot wait to make many more connections, to experience more glitter and to ride on the atmosphere...
I leave this post with some images from London and Berlin gigs. I won't fill it too much as most of you have seen them smile emoticon
Sorry for waffling on!
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