I really resonated with this post! when I saw harry styles 3 years ago, I recorded so much that I felt like I hadn't actually seen the show properly. I regretted being on my phone so much and now that has spurred me to not use my phone at shows anymore. I take one pic or video and that's it. I want to be able to enjoy the moment, rather than trying to capture it.
Even though I'll only take my phone out once or twice during a set, this still gave me a lot to think about. I think nowadays I'm just as adamant about taking photos with friends at shows as I am taking a photo or vid of the performer because lately I've been thinking about the people I meet and relationships I build from the communal activity of the shared interest. Even recently there have been times where I've found myself engaged for a band's full set that I don't even think about taking my phone out. This has me honestly considering challenging myself with keeping my phone in my pocket for a whole show.
I love this, reminds me of my early festival days ~2010. Just used my phone to snap a couple pre-party outfit pics and look at the downloaded map & lineup. Then your phone was basically useless until the ride home. Ahhh the good days 🥲
I really resonated with this post! when I saw harry styles 3 years ago, I recorded so much that I felt like I hadn't actually seen the show properly. I regretted being on my phone so much and now that has spurred me to not use my phone at shows anymore. I take one pic or video and that's it. I want to be able to enjoy the moment, rather than trying to capture it.
nothing is more devastating than watching Maroon 5 play the Songs About Jane live through the shittiest flip phone :')
Even though I'll only take my phone out once or twice during a set, this still gave me a lot to think about. I think nowadays I'm just as adamant about taking photos with friends at shows as I am taking a photo or vid of the performer because lately I've been thinking about the people I meet and relationships I build from the communal activity of the shared interest. Even recently there have been times where I've found myself engaged for a band's full set that I don't even think about taking my phone out. This has me honestly considering challenging myself with keeping my phone in my pocket for a whole show.
I think having just the small bits and pieces of the show is enough! a reminder you were there but not trying to capture the full experience
I love this, reminds me of my early festival days ~2010. Just used my phone to snap a couple pre-party outfit pics and look at the downloaded map & lineup. Then your phone was basically useless until the ride home. Ahhh the good days 🥲
bring back useless phones...