OK. So let's just start by saying that I have never paid to much attention to Justin Beiber. I knew about him being a youtube sensation and how Usher is his mentor etc etc. But as far as HE went...I always thought he was a bit of a dweeb. A teenage dweeb. Well.....the past few weeks, he has been in my face. And I have to tell you, I quite like the guy.
My guy C does a bit of "rock star" driving on the side for some extra cash. He has driven some interesting people (in my star struck eyes)such as Sting,Tool,Lily Allen,Muse,Bob Dylan and Grace Jones,and it is all pretty boring according to him. But this past week saw the fever hit Melbourne. Two words - Complete insanity. The girls hanging around outside the hotel,screaming when anyone walked through the doors. They were even taking photos of C because he was "in the Beiber circle".Ridiculous.
When he got the call to say he would be driving the Beibster, he told a few people and the word spread like wildfire. He was getting texts,phone calls, requests for tickets,for autographs and photos. None of which he could deliver.Because he isn't Justin Beiber. He's just C the driver. But as he said to me "What kind of Dad would I be if I got that close to Justin and didn't get my little girl a ticket!" So that's what he did.
About 5.30 on Tuesday evening, I got the call. Very last minute,I grabbed my 3 cherubs and raced into Rod Laver Arena to see the show. We got to our seats (row F on the floor.dead centre..uh huh!! Nice work there C.) Perfect seats. My kids have no idea how rare it is to see a concert so close to the front. Its all down hill for them from now on....
Now a lot of people have been asking my opinion on the concert...so here it is....
He is a talented boy - without a doubt. He sang,he danced,and played acoustic guitar,the piano, and the drums. He sings his heart out and works hard on stage.The show itself is a very well produced concert/machine.His voice is not "amazing" but it doesn't need to be.The choreography is not terribly difficult, but it doesn't need to be.He has the crowd (95% female) in the palm of his hand and he manipulates them like soft putty.There are lots of perfectly timed lines thrown in like "Who want's to be Justin's girlfriend" and "I'd do ANYTHING for my fans.I love you guys SOooo much" and my favourite "There's SO many pretty girls here tonight" .The girls went into a frenzy everytime he spoke,smiled,or looked in their direction. The screams from the crowd were like nothing I have ever experienced.My ears were still ringing yesterday. And seeing young girls crying and having difficulty breathing at the sight of him was rather disturbing.Not to mention the twelve year olds dressed like hookers. All I will say is some parents need a good,hard slap.
I am happy to report that my own 10 year old daughter was as cool as a cucumber.She had a boogey and made love heart shapes with her hands and totally enjoyed herself without the hysterics!! PHEW! I on the other hand was a LITTLE excited. Although I did refrain from screaming or embarrassing my children with too many smooth moves. They are such stiffs!
Anyway,the thing I was most excited about was to be so close to stage with my awesome camera in hand.I thought i was a pap for a moment there. About 2 songs in, my bubble was broke by some security dude who told me my camera was too big.So my dear camera was put back into my bag until the last couple of songs when i sneakily snapped a few shots behind play (so to speak!)
My overall verdict is that it was a great concert for young girls.If I was 12 I would have gone off. My 12 year old son said in all seriousness, "It was good but i think it would have been better if I was a girl." The 13 year old said "it was alright" in typical 13 year old boy fashion.
So to all you Beiber haters out there, I just want you to know that he seems like a very sweet boy living his dream. You can't knock that. We all want to live our dreams. I do however wonder how a 17 year old boy stays grounded in any way when he has such adoration everywhere he goes.That just isn't normal.
I will leave you now with the words of DJ Jay James - "I say Justin.....You say Beiber.....JUSTIN...BEIBER...JUSTIN....BEIBER..."...and so it goes.... ha ha.
the boys...not really giving a damn!
2 comments:
You make me laugh Lou. I dont "get" the Bieber thing but to be honest I dont really care. Luckily for me my kids are too little to be into him. I do however think you are an ACE mum for taking your kids - with one very cool hubby!!
What a brilliant review - I wish I had been there, Jordy should have given ME his ticket - I'm pretty much the same as a 13 year old girl!!
I was very ho hum about the Beib until you told me to watch the movie and now I'm sooo with you. Lovely young man doing amazing things with his talent. Hope he stays on track and has a long career. thanks for letting me live vicariously through you.
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