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This happened a few days now. It was July 7th when the show happened. I'm still so amazed I even shook his hand and sat next to him for a few and talked to him.Β
Β When meeting someone you look up to, especially an artist, it's nerve racking- but at the end of the day they are still a person and I tried to remind myself that.Β Β
Β I was so nervous to walk up and talk but I'm glad I did. I knew I would probably never be able to see him live again so I just said fuck it and did it. This is my chance, especially in a real small venue like this.Β
Β I know it sounds a little clichΓ©, and keep in mind, I was really nervous and couldn't think straight about something- but I just said "Hey, can I sit here?" and he said, "Yeah." I told him, "Thank you. I know this is random, but your music has helped me a lot and I really appreciate you." He said, "Thank you. That means a lot."Β
Β For a while after our small talk, I gave him some space as I didn't want to be the annoying teen fan for him. If I could have had a deeper conversation about anything, I would, but i just was trying to let him be and be respectfully. Would have been cool if so. I hope I wasn't fully bothering him.Β Β As the show was playing (his friend I believe, as it wasn't a solo tour).
Β I just wanted to say that as it's true for me. Without his music and a few others in the DSBM genre, I probably couldn't find any other music that related so hard to me. It captures the human struggle so well and how mental illness is in a way.Β
Β Even though it's seen as "depressing music", I don't fully view it like that at all.Β
When the other act was almost done, so like an hour into the show, he was standing in this small little hallway. I was like, "I feel bad asking a little, but if it's okay with you-could I have a picture? He totally understood didn't mind. I even said to him, "I appreciate you being so nice I felt bad asking and he shook my hand afterwards. So I think he didn't mind.Β
Β Β He didn't speak tons to me. I could tell Scott is a socially-awkward type, just like me. I understood totally. Even if he told me no, I wouldn't have been upset as I understand that-but it was awesome to me that he did that for me and it made my night.
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Β Β He wasn't selling any merch, so was a little disappointed there as I wanted some cool patches etc... at the start of this tour maybe he was like, "Oh well?" In my head I was thinking, "I wonder how he will get money from this show", right? As merch is usually how most can pay their rent. I just hope he did in some way then.
His set wasn't black metal, as he ended his BM side back in 2010-so when I saw him I was a little confused at first, as i didn't know that going in fully. I hadn'tΒ did much deep history on interviews yet, but was planning on it. I just never got the time around to do it, but his neofolk acoustic set was still intriguing to listen to. He only played 5 songs.Β
Β I'll admit, I feel if he had some vocals playing on it, it would have been even better- but I get the vibe he was going for. It reminded me of dungeon synth in a way, just with more guitar and drums.Β
Β Overall, it was worth it seeing him live in a small venue and bar. It was much more personal and close, but that's what I love the most when your right next to them dancing.Β
Β Before I end this long wall of text, here's all the photos I took of the place and that night of me and him :]Β
Β Next month, if I can I'm going to try to see Eyehategod and crowbar at that same place. Hopefully that works out. If so, I will post that night too. Cheers!
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tracey chlorosβ―
Broo Iβm super stoked you got to meet him thatβs fuckin awesome.. wish I couldβve been there, I was gonna show up but ended up not being able to :(
oh shit like same venue and everything in indiana?!? we could have met if so that would have been awesome... damn :(
oh well i understand though how life gets in the way sometimes.
and scott was nice he's socially awkward like me in a way so i could tell he didn't wanna talk much but it was still great shaking his hand and telling how much his music has helped me was cool.
also he stopped doing black metal like i said back in 2010 so was a totally different vibe (neofolk) but was so worth it especially as i met him.
yeah funny enough the way i even figured out he was coming here was from dogma (sam) and i bought tickets to hangout and he couldn't show up either but i still wanted to go of course.
i didn't know you were trying either that would have been cool...
hey i know this is random but i'm still going to that blood incantation show on july 18th if you think you could show up and we hangout that could be awesome never know? just thought i'd ask update me on that for sure homie :]
by π’π±π’π―π«ππ© π―π’π°π± π΄π₯π’π« π¦πͺ π‘π’ππ‘β; ; Report
Yea Iβve seen some of Scottβs interviews and I can definitely tell heβs not much of a people person. Thatβs cool tho Iβm not either
I honestly have no clue if Iβm still going to see blood incantation but soon as I know Iβll definitely let you know. Luckily weβve got similar music tastes so we could just run into each other at a show randomly lmao who knows??
by tracey chlorosβ―; ; Report
haha yeah you made a good point there you never know XD could just be in the pit and see you be wild.
thankfully got you on discord so if you ever wanted to talk more and plan something we could. honestly i would talk more to you and everyone i just kinda keep to myself but i should more be dope.
by π’π±π’π―π«ππ© π―π’π°π± π΄π₯π’π« π¦πͺ π‘π’ππ‘β; ; Report
Hey itβs no problem, Iβm rlly withdrawn too. But if you ever wanna just chat sometime Iβm pretty much always around, I never have shit going on (Iβm still tryna decide if thatβs good or bad;-;)
But yea ur a cool ass dude Iβd absolutely love to talk
by tracey chlorosβ―; ; Report
same here.... have nothing going on much in my life right now besides shows and people i know online.
lucky in some regards but gets boring pre fast. eventually though both of our lives will change have a feeling there :] and yeah i'll try more in the server and on here i need more friends to talk to thank you.
by π’π±π’π―π«ππ© π―π’π°π± π΄π₯π’π« π¦πͺ π‘π’ππ‘β; ; Report
Ya same. Lifeβs super fuggin boring rn. All my friends are either busy, just donβt like me anymore or vice versa. If ya ever wanna chat donβt hesitate :]
by tracey chlorosβ―; ; Report
we will soon don't worry :] i'll try.
by π’π±π’π―π«ππ© π―π’π°π± π΄π₯π’π« π¦πͺ π‘π’ππ‘β; ; Report
No pressure ofc sorry if I came off that way :]
by tracey chlorosβ―; ; Report
not at all haha trust if i didn't wanna talk i wouldn't be putting this much effort into a conversation no stress :)
by π’π±π’π―π«ππ© π―π’π°π± π΄π₯π’π« π¦πͺ π‘π’ππ‘β; ; Report
I got you, I worry too much my bad friendo
by tracey chlorosβ―; ; Report
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by tracey chlorosβ―; ; Report
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I'm glad you met one of your idols, I have met a few myself. It can be nervous even for me today. But overall, know that he was appreciative of your support and praise. Some musicians will attract some weirdos in a bad way and know that you are def the good kind =) the kind that brings a shining presence to others.
georgie
oh you lucky duck! hes been such a huge personal inspo for me, ive talked with him a little and he seems like such an interesting guy