Another great Optimus Alive edition ended... And FYMS went there to tell you everything!
With the help of some friends, this review is a personal reflection of each individuals (contributing to this same and the next two reviews of Optimus Alive'13) likes and dislikes of the performances each one was able to see at this festival and, of course, it may contribute to the wide contrast of opinions.
Stereophonics (06pm):
Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros (10.30pm):
Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg with Andrew WK (03am):
Francisco F.: "After the harsh cancelation of Death From Above 1979, not even the entire Ramones would be enough to bring up the audience. At 2pm it was able to see many t-shirts of the mythic New York band but at 3am, not much was seen. It's fancy to like the Ramones and here's the proof.
But let's go to what really matters. Marky joined the stage with his Blitzkrieg counting with Andrew WK to the vocals and, just two minutes after the beginning, the "traditional" mosh was on and the audience was ready to sing loudly the singles that changed the rock history forever.
And despite the magnificent reponse from the audience, this show seemed nothing but a band of Ramones covers playing in a little bar in Lisbon. Where is the rebellion attitude from the 70's?
It wasn't on stage but thankfully it was with the audience that, even without the discouragement of the band, maintained faithful to what is expected from a punk show.
It's sad to say that they didn't fulfill the spot reserved to Death From Above 1979 and they were one of the biggest disappointments of the night. But, at least, we went to bed with "Rockaway Beach" in our heads."
With the help of some friends, this review is a personal reflection of each individuals (contributing to this same and the next two reviews of Optimus Alive'13) likes and dislikes of the performances each one was able to see at this festival and, of course, it may contribute to the wide contrast of opinions.
Stereophonics (06pm):
Nadia: “I didn’t saw much of the show but I really enjoyed their sound and enjoyed the little that I saw”
Deap Vally (06.45pm):
Patricia: "I went to see them just for curiosity but mostly, with a pre-created idea of their performance. It was good but it seemed more like an impersonation of some wild 80’s band than a modern rock girly band influenced by the 80's... Yet, it was a funny show to watch but it didn’t change any of my pre-created ideas. I always expect more from this kind of bands."
Two Door Cinema Club (08.25pm)
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Patricia: "I saw Two Door Cinema Club, last year in Portugal around the same time… (Summer festivals - got to love!) but this year, they were even better. They brightened the main stage and they did their best, it was a really good show to watch not only for their mature and clear presence but also for their strongness and energy. They are always good to watch, leaving this heart-breaking feeling of seeing them again."
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Nadia: “It was a pleasant experience, with good music and great energy. Definitely, something to repeat!”
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Analex: "Two Door Cinema Club was a joyful experience. Earlier that day I decided to hear some songs of their new record in order to decide weather to see them or not. I liked it and decided to go. I could not have made a better decision! The show was super fun and even me that don't like to dance and don't know how to, ended up dancing! Definitely an experience to repeat and a band to follow."
Dead Combo (09pm):
Francisco F.: "This time, Dead Combo didn't come alone. With them, the drummer Alexandre Frazão joined them on stage, perfectly connected with the characteristic sound of this Portuguese band.
There was time for western, cuba and a lot of blues. A perfect fusion of styles and a perfect connection between band and audience. Even though there weren't a lot of people seeing them, the band gave one of the best shows of the night and will remain in the minds of the people who saw them. Almost at the end, Tó Trips and Pedro Gonçalves surprised the public with an amazing cover of "Temptation" by the American singer Tom Waits. And when there's no Waits, there's these two vagrants to take us with them."
Green Day (09.55pm):
Patricia: "I created way too high expectations for them, probably for being such a vivid band with many years behind them.
Yet, I found it a bit disappointing. They had the energy, the setlist but they didn’t surprise.
Well, the interesting factor was the way they connected and interacted with their audience for the entire show but something more spectacular was missing… After all, they are Green Day!"
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Nadia: “Green Day was madness! Way better than what I saw at Pavilhão Atlântico (now known as MEO Arena) where they took us to a travel from the early Green Day to the new songs. To highlight the big contrasts from older people jumping to old songs and the youngest vibrating with the most recent hits."
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Analex: "Unfortunately Green Day show was a disappointment to me. Some years ago I saw them live after the release of "21st Century Breakdown" and it was one of the best shows I went. But this year's show somehow it didn't has as much magic as that one. I didn't knew their new work so it could go in one of two ways: be surprised and get along with it, or being bored whenever they played something I didn't know. Unfortunately to me, it went the second way. Although Green Day keep being very enthusiastic with the public, maybe it's too much to say every two songs "hey oooh". In my opinion, not the best return after the release of 3 albums in just one year."
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| Green Day - headliner of Day 1 |
Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros (10.30pm):
Francisco F.: "Even though the main attraction were Green Day, on the secondary stage the party went on. Edward Sharpe debut in Portugal this year and brought with him the magnificent orchestra Magnetic Zeros. And we, surely, hope to receive them again after this great show.
Guitars, drums, bass, accordions, keyboards, metals and so on. Everything was able to be listen in this concert, where country, folk and pure classic rock shouted out loud. The audience delivered themselves to the rhythm and sweetness of this american band by dancing and dancing during the show.
And (Alex) Ebert - lead singer from the band - didn't stay behind. He mingled between the audience and even picked up someone's call. Pure generosity and simplicity in one show.
One of the best surprises of the night."
Vampire Weekend (12am)
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Patricia: "I am really suspicious but I really enjoy Vampire Weekend and I enjoy even more their shows. I saw them, for the first time, in 2010 – with two albums and not as famous as today. But on this Optimus Alive edition, the show was beautiful, catchy and full of energy since the very beginning and not even the new songs were able to break the spirit. Vampire Weekend are a band with attitude and the secondary stage – Stage Heineken – was too small for their show.
Next time… a chance on the main stage, please?"
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Nadia: "Vampire Weekend had a cool sound but it didn’t conquer me."
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Analex: "While waiting for my favorite song from Green Day, that never came (Time of Your Life - I have to admit it's not the best song for a festival) I lost my Vampire Weekend's favorite one (Step) - even though I barely know their work before their new album. I didn't enjoy their show as much as I should have, but I believe that happened due to how tired I was but was also due to the physical space. The number of people that wanted to see them was way bigger than what the Heineken stage tent could handle. Vampire Weekend deserved the main stage!"
Steve Aoki (01am):
Patricia: "I saw Steve Aoki two years ago at Optimus Alive on a smaller stage. For that reason, I was expecting something really big from one of the best producers of the last years and mostly I was eager to see what he would do on this (big) stage change.
And this year, on the main stage he was even better. He was able to make every single people in the audience (adults and teenagers) jump and dance with his music. Full of personality and doing is usual plays (caking people or using a rubber boat to jump into the crowd), he did a great job by putting every single (and really tired) person to jump as wildly and crazily as possible. Not only the lights were catchy but also his music choices were ideal to this night. Steve Aoki never disappoints."
Crystal Fighters (01.45am):
Francisco F.: "After a gigantic show at Paredes de Coura, last year, Crystal Fighters returned to Portugal but this time, a bit more south. As expected, only a few got indifferent to the upbeat rhythm of this band and the irreverent singer Sebastian Pringle. They were the surprise of the night and left an incredible joyful and party ambience. Surely, we all want to go to the beach with them."
Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg with Andrew WK (03am):
Francisco F.: "After the harsh cancelation of Death From Above 1979, not even the entire Ramones would be enough to bring up the audience. At 2pm it was able to see many t-shirts of the mythic New York band but at 3am, not much was seen. It's fancy to like the Ramones and here's the proof.
But let's go to what really matters. Marky joined the stage with his Blitzkrieg counting with Andrew WK to the vocals and, just two minutes after the beginning, the "traditional" mosh was on and the audience was ready to sing loudly the singles that changed the rock history forever.
And despite the magnificent reponse from the audience, this show seemed nothing but a band of Ramones covers playing in a little bar in Lisbon. Where is the rebellion attitude from the 70's?
It wasn't on stage but thankfully it was with the audience that, even without the discouragement of the band, maintained faithful to what is expected from a punk show.
It's sad to say that they didn't fulfill the spot reserved to Death From Above 1979 and they were one of the biggest disappointments of the night. But, at least, we went to bed with "Rockaway Beach" in our heads."
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