The MCU

Ever since 2008 when I saw the first Iron Man movie, I was so confused and out of touch when the end credit's scene of Samuel L Jackson mentioning the Avengers.  I had little to no knowledge about the Marvel comics, any comics for that matter.  I brushed it off until I saw the Avengers movie and I was amazed that they managed to pull this idea off with multiple movies.  But it wasn't until the beginning of this year, when they were marketing Avengers: Age of Ultron, where I began my obsession with the cinematic universe and lore behind every hero.  I am committed to the studio's grandiose strategy of creating all of these films that connect with one another until it all culminates together a decade later with the Infinity War.  I am excited for Civil War, Doctor Strange, Spiderman, Black Panther, and a bundle of other movies that will add more to this world.  

Out of the Loop

Another event that I had been wanting to attend for years was the Coachella Music Festival.  Ever since my college years, I had always envied those who went because of the spectacular line-up of artists.  Every year I find myself missing the event due to my finances and to lack of people to go with.  At last, I was finally able to attend this long-awaited event this year with Vanessa and Krystal.

However, like I've said in an earlier post, I have been out of the loop in the music scene.  With well over 100 bands in this year's lineup,  I knew about 10 of them with only 3 which I am a fan of.  Either way, it was an experience to be able to camp out in tents for 3 days surrounded by all kinds of music  and people.  The weather was scorching and water was a scarcity.  There was lots of walking and lots of resting.  We were able to see Drake, ACDC, Jack White, Ryan Adams, The Weeknd, Florence and the Machines, Tame Impala, Run the Jewels, George Ezra, Yelle, and Angus and Julia Stone.

The Greatest Bastard

This was by far my most anticipated and long-awaited concert.  It has been a wish of mine to see Damien Rice live.  By the time I graduated from high school, this man went on a eight year hiatus with no new records and concerts.  I thought I had missed my chance to ever see him perform.  His songs are so well crafted that nearly every song in both of his albums are worth listening to over and over again.  However, when the news came that he was releasing a new album with a tour to follow with it, I was the first one on board in purchasing tickets.  I was able to get tickets for Vanessa and I at the Greek theater.  I was so happy to have Vanessa see him with me because I was sure that she would enjoy it as much as I would. 

His show was surprising funny.  Given the fact that all his songs are very depressing and sad, his conversations and transitions between the songs had everyone laughing.  His performances were spot on as expected and it was a solo performance for the most part.  He performed every song that I wanted to hear and although I wished he had a violinist or a female vocalist accompanying him, it was great night for music. This was by far my favorite concert.