Franz Ferdinand Concert in Montreal (Metropolis) on 31th August, 2009. Jumping to the million copies sold song from Franz Ferdinand's self titled album - Take Me Out.
Its British invasion this week. First Pet Shop Boys concert on Saturday, and now Franz Ferdinand on Monday. In my defense, I am ending the concert session to prepare for some exams, so though of doing it with a bang (Just one more ticket left for the rest of the year).
Franz Ferdinand is a Scottish indie rock group whose 2004 self titled album made them win the 2004 Mercury Music Prize and two BRIT Awards in 2005 for Best British Group and Best British Rock Act. If you have seen the iPod Ads on TV, chances are you have heard their songs. Check out the unique Take Me Out video, their breakthrough single which was certified Gold by RIAA.
The performers were full of energy, getting the crowd jumping on most of the song (evident from this photo). One fun part of the event was a fan threw a 'firemen' cap during 'This Fire'.
Unfortunately, it was an ultra low light event. I was expecting a electric stage wall (based on their previous performances). ISO 800 is very tempting, but have to resist it, specially on a point and shoot.
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----- Franz Ferdinand Set List for Montreal ------
No You Girls, -, Walk Away, Bite Hard, Dark of the Matinee, Do You Want To, Michael,
Turn It On, Take Me Out, Jacqueline, Ulysses-, Outsiders, This Fire, The Fallen,
What She Came For, 40 Ft, Lucid Dreams
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Franz Ferdinand Concert in Montreal (Metropolis) on 31th August, 2009. Nicholas McCarthy calling out the crowd to sing along. Have always wanted to get a shadow photo with such concert lighting, finally got the opportunity.
The concert had pretty dark lighting, 95% being back lit. So I ended up taking long exposure whenever there was less movement. Taken at 1/10 sec.
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Franz Ferdinand Concert in Montreal (Metropolis) on 31th August, 2009. Alex Kapranos surprised by the audience response.
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Franz Ferdinand Concert in Montreal (Metropolis) on 31th August, 2009. As you can see, the concert stage is pretty dark. Taken at 1/5th of a second at f2.8 on ISO 400. Tells you enough how low the light is.
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Franz Ferdinand Concert in Montreal (Metropolis) on 31th August, 2009. Alex Kapranos jamming to Dark of the Matinee.
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