| One night I caught the video for Emerge on TV. I was immediately mesmerized by the costumes and dancing. I was stunned to see any artistic ANYTHING in a music video. I didn't know who or what Fischerspooner was, but I laughed my ass off when Casey's outfit was ripped off. I was kind of not sure if I should be embarassed for liking them - they seemed kind of cheesy - but Casey totally hypnotized me. Then I did some research and I turned into a total nutcase. I bought the CD/DVD by the next day, I bought tickets to a show that night and I thought I had reached ultimate madness. I got my professors to reschedule all of my final exams and in the few days I had between exams, my friends and I zipped over to Vancouver (15 hour drive in less than 12), and got ready for the show. So, as I ws saying I thought I couldn't get any more crazy about Fischerspooner. Then I walked into the venue and, as many fans will tell you, was completely blown away by the most intimate, explosive, hilarious, beautiful, and sexy show ever to grace my pathetic little country. I mean, I love U2 (and the other half a million "real" bands I've seen), but Fischerspooner connects so well with the audience. I mean, at first I was all "what do I do? Do I clap? Dance? Cheer? Stand as still as some of the "too cool to enjoy anything" hipsters?". For the first few songs it was kind of weird getting used to Casey's lip-synching. I think it was when Peanuts "spit" on us that something was triggered and my friends and I just lost it. I mean, we were so engrossed in the show- it was the most fun I've ever had at a concert. This time it wasn't about hearing a song played live (obviously), it was about taking advantage of the "parody" and totally going with it. I swear to god, it was a blast. Anyway, reality was supposed to hit as soon as I came home. I mean, after most concerts I kind of wind down and just deal with things. After this concert however, I just couldn't let go. Seriously, experiencing something so carefree, and different doesn't leave you so easily. Of course, a lot of people are probably thinking "it's just a show. get over it." But there are some reasons behind my adoration for Fischerspooner: 1.) I live in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Which means DULLSVILLE! Try living ANYWHERE in Canada actually. We are a pathetic lot (and don't bother with the "how dare you bash Canada" hate mail because, I swear to god, I will hunt you down and kick your ass). Having been raised by European (and cultured) parents, and having grown up with insanely talented and intelligent sisters, I was forced to look beyond the Hicktown way of life until I finished school- hence my current addiction to wasting thousands on roadtrips every two seconds. 2.) Art, fashion, and music are my life. Watching the Emerge video was the near-perfect blend of everything that I love within those subjects. Hints of the Avant Garde, John Galliano colors, electronic music, I mean I could gush about that one video for hours. Fischerspooner combines everything I love and they spin it all together (accompanied by that infamous motto "fake it til you make it") and throw it back in our faces. So, being born into an uber-artsy family + being forced to live in a hole in the ground = needing stuff like Fischerspooner to make things interesting. Of course, that's just MY formula. Everyone likes them for different reasons. "Normal" people like FS too. Just remember newbies: Fischerspooner is a weird drug. |
| FISCHERSPOONER IS THE DRUG |