Rin goes to the Smashing Pumpkins show

Rin has been wanting to go see Smashing Pumpkins.

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Luckily, they are currently touring for their latest album Oceania. This meant Rin had the chance to go see them. Not only was she able to go but she was right in front! It was an amazing show that can't be described in words.

 

A massive globe was suspended over the stage for the Oceania Tour. The images projected on the globe were designed by visual artist Sean Evans, who also worked on Roger Waters' "The Wall" tour.

 

Rin before the show.

 

A shot of Rin in front of the stage.

 

Billy Corgan, the planet's coolest guy.

 

Rin and I were just a few feet away from the stage.

 

Corgan-sensei!

 

Rin was absolutely thrilled.

 

The whole experience was indescribable, and we would love to go back to see it one hundred more times. We are looking forward to the next tour.

Your first concert is always a huge thrill and even a bigger thrill if it's a group/band you've wanted to see for a long time.

 

Glad rin had a great time and she was near the front to see the action.

Rin, turn around! The band is *behind you*. You're missing it.

Thank you, Traveller! It was a spectacular show! Rin loved it. We hope they tour again someday.

 

You are hilarious, scripple. These are the only shots of Rin during the 2.5 hour event when she was looking toward me for dobleepentation purposes. The other 1,000 photos are of the band while she was looking at the stage.

 

Here is a photo with the tip of one of the bows in Rin's hair showing in the corner of the photo as she is looking at the stage. One security guard teased her before the show that she kept staring at him. Once Corgan-sensei was on stage, there was pretty much only one place to stare.

 

I can do a "Corgan-sensei a day" for a couple years. But Corgan-sensei is a bit off topic.

GREAT experience!!

That is sooo cool and Rn didn't get hurt from all the poeple.

Thank you, Bellatrix and Janeway! It was such a wonderful experience. I was worried Rin might be squished up in front. We were so lucky to be next to the Pumpkins' official photographer who is such a wonderful and sweet person. She made sure Rin and I were safe. She has our gratitude for all she did for us. There was one guy trying to push us all over, and she helped us stand our ground. The Pumpkins and everyone working with them are just amazing. Our concierge William was awesome too. He wrote my name down with a heart for the dot in the "i".

This is so awesome that you took Rin with you to the show! It's obvious she had the best time ever seeing her favorite band live and in person

Awww... Rin looked pretty excited and happy to see the show. Glad you guys had a great time.

Thank you, Innocentsake and katnaper! She was really thrilled to be so close to the band. They are amazing!

It was awesome going to the show with you and Rin! Haha, you found a great spot to watch from! You and Rin had such cute coordinated outfits too!

Thank you, Galvatim! I am so happy you came. It really was a great show! I need more black and white or even pink frilly stuff. I would love milkytea's wardrobe.

You and Rin had such cute coordinated outfits too!

 

Oh man, I'll PAY you for pics of that!

 

 

 

Billy

haha I took 1,000 photos but didn't take any myself. Caprice's mommy says I have to wear it again for Halloween so I will get another chance to get photos.

haha I took 1,000 photos but didn't take any myself. Caprice's mommy says I have to wear it again for Halloween so I will get another chance to get photos.

 

 

Heh, excellent.

 

 

 

Billy

Wow ! That is super cool ! Lucky girl , did mommy had to buy a ticket for Rin too

I didn't know they had a new album , I used to love them a lot ..decades ago ...I thought their band was the coolest too

And for sure , the singer has a really special voice !

Thank you, Salica! The security guard asked me if I had to buy two tickets. I said only 1 and one third. haha

 

Yes, they just came out with their latest album. They have plans to release the next one by Christmas 2013. I am looking forward to it. I am glad that you like them too. Billy Corgan is spectacular! I love his voice and his insane talent with the guitar.

Just out of curiosity, what songs would you recommend to someone curious about Smashing Pumpkins? Are there any songs I should avoid if I want to like them right away? I'm pretty flexible with music, but for some reason, never got around to checking these guys out.

 

Anyways, I'm glad that there are at least some venues out there that seem to be doll friendly! I'm always nervous about taking Yuriko to extra-public places like that, because I'm never sure if they'd be ok with it. Some places seem to have walls full of rules about what you're not allowed to bring/wear/do.

I will send you some Pumpkins, Ravendruid. hehe

 

I am really glad that the Pumpkins are great about letting fans take photos and record shows. They are such a great band. I am glad the people I was around at the front were so nice aside from the one pushy drunk guy. haha I guess there is always one of those at concerts.

You could've been sitting behind 3 drunk guys who kept standing up... Haha, they weren't too annoying though.

 

The Pumpkins really do treat their fans well. They put on a great show too.

I will send you some Pumpkins, Ravendruid. hehe

 

I am really glad that the Pumpkins are great about letting fans take photos and record shows. They are such a great band. I am glad the people I was around at the front were so nice aside from the one pushy drunk guy. haha I guess there is always one of those at concerts.

 

This is mostly unusal to hear that a band allows pics & vids to be taken

 

Most concerts say - no pics or vids, if seen will be asked to destroy or leave

 

Good to see then be different to other bands, although they are not my cup of tea

I love tea! So does Corgan-sensei. haha Seriously though I love that they are so down to earth about recording. It makes the whole experience even better. I can take home a wonderful souvenir and share it with my friends who weren't able to go.

so was the crowd pretty mellow? asking cause all the concerts i go to seem to be almost unsafe for me let alone my dollfie >

so was the crowd pretty mellow? asking cause all the concerts i go to seem to be almost unsafe for me let alone my dollfie ><

Mitsuki was in the very front, next to the official photographer, and didn't have much trouble. I was sitting up in the balcony, and the guys in front of me kept standing up which was a little annoying. All in all, a pretty mellow crowd, and the Pumpkins had specifically asked for no moshing or body surfing.

The people up at the front weren't too bad. There was one pushy guy but like Galvatim said the official photographer tried to reason with him to minimize his disturbance to the group. Also like Galvatim mentioned, the Pumpkins asked people to not mosh or push. There have been a couple deaths at their shows many years ago. Safety is a very serious matter for them.