So against all odds, I was able to attend the Tori Amos concert tonight. Incredible. There are so many pros to see a great show, but I have an insatiable longing for the magical feeling that I had for the duration of the concert. I spent about 5 minutes wishing I had snuck in my video camera to film the show, but I am glad I didn't. Watching a video is never the same as the real thing and it bastardizes the original experience. Anyway, the next few tidbits are going to be my written devices to recall the visual, aural, and emotional bliss that I felt. This isn't a setlist or a review, just my happy memories that I will want to remember someday.

Little Amsterdam - She wore a silver mask in the shape of a fish with tulle covering her hair. Purple lighting reflected off a black backdrop. Very sultry.

Honey/Sugar - The low notes seemed to make my vision sharper. I love it when she smacks the piano.

Playboy Mommy - She moves over to this little beat up blue organ with yellow stars painted on. There is an orange light directly behind her that silhouettes her playing. I couldn't stop looking at her hair cascading off her shoulders, catching the light.

Marianne - This song always makes me sad, but the blue lights made me remember someone who sang this song to me once.

Mother - I don't have any distinct memories of her playing this, but it was one of my favorites of the night.

Me & a Gun - very stark lighting. Right before the end she sand the "flat on my stomach" bit VERY forcefully and chills...holy crap.

Over the Rainbow - these orange and green lights were moving all over the audience and stage and she was leaning back and singing to everyone and wow the show could have ended right there and been perfect.

I have two midterms tomorrow to start studying for so goodnight and sweet dreams. All is well in the world for me...