I need a venue near me that offers mesmerizing classical in a casual setting. I can’t sit in theaters for two hours close to strangers. But yes … I listen to classical all day. My ears are sensitive! My emotional regulation needs calm all the time. I embrace this now.
I absolutely get the overwhelm – I have close to zero interest for big festivals. The stress of the crowd, the weather, toilets, food, not to mention the days it takes to recover, feels like too big of a price to pay.
For me, club gigs are another story. Whenever I go see one of my two favourites, Ursus Factory or Olavi Uusivirta (both of whom have been called the best live acts in Finland) I leave feeling like it was exactly what I needed. The chance to go feral, sing at the top of my lungs and let steam out feels essential for my soul that's been taught to be nice.
This spring, I've seen a lot of live shows and cried at almost every single one. I've cried for Tori Amos, for a cappella – heck, I even bawled my eyes out seeing burlesque for the first time because the crowd's unconditional support for bodies of all shapes and sizes struck such a powerful chord. Thank goodness for live music and performance when there are emotions to process.
This is beautiful, Lotta! Yes to singing our guts out and then getting to go home charged up rather than exhausted. And hell yes to a good cry. I think we all need that more than ever these days. ❤️
I need a venue near me that offers mesmerizing classical in a casual setting. I can’t sit in theaters for two hours close to strangers. But yes … I listen to classical all day. My ears are sensitive! My emotional regulation needs calm all the time. I embrace this now.
It so helps to know what works for you! I hope your find your dream classical venue. ❤️
I absolutely get the overwhelm – I have close to zero interest for big festivals. The stress of the crowd, the weather, toilets, food, not to mention the days it takes to recover, feels like too big of a price to pay.
For me, club gigs are another story. Whenever I go see one of my two favourites, Ursus Factory or Olavi Uusivirta (both of whom have been called the best live acts in Finland) I leave feeling like it was exactly what I needed. The chance to go feral, sing at the top of my lungs and let steam out feels essential for my soul that's been taught to be nice.
This spring, I've seen a lot of live shows and cried at almost every single one. I've cried for Tori Amos, for a cappella – heck, I even bawled my eyes out seeing burlesque for the first time because the crowd's unconditional support for bodies of all shapes and sizes struck such a powerful chord. Thank goodness for live music and performance when there are emotions to process.
This is beautiful, Lotta! Yes to singing our guts out and then getting to go home charged up rather than exhausted. And hell yes to a good cry. I think we all need that more than ever these days. ❤️