From Lamb of God to Sweeney Todd

I am attending a performance of "Sweeney Todd" in Nampa tonight. And I am so incredibly excited. My friend Victoria, who is performing in the orchestra, provided tickets for me and another dear college friend. So not only do I get to catch up with these lovely ladies, but I actually get to see a LIVE ARTS EVENT.

This morning, I realized that the last live performance I attended was a death metal concert in San Antonio, circa 2004. The headliner was Lamb of God, though there were three other bands opening for them (Throwdown, Children of Bodom, and Fear Factory, to be specific). Though those who know me might be shocked by this, I thoroughly enjoyed the concert. I was particularly impressed with Lamb of God. Normally, I enjoy it when performers vary the material from their albums and improvise a bit. However, considering the complexity of Lamb of God's music, I was far more impressed that they were able to successfully replicate their works with such perfection and intensity. I still think their lead singer looks like someone I might hire to do my taxes...

But I digress.

I imagine that attending "Sweeney Todd" will be a far different experience. There will be music, of course, and plenty of theatrics. As with the metal concert, there will also be underlying themes of death, gore, and destruction. But I somehow doubt that the Nampa Civic Center encourages the formation of mosh pits, and concertgoers burning things.

If I am mistaken, it will be in my report.