of Montreal to Play Lollapalooza 09

yo, oM! i just saw you guys in kentucky a couple of nites ago, although i live in detroit (but soon moving to athens!!!!). you guys put on a pretty good show, like usual, but i’m usually freaking blown away by the performance. i drive across the country to see you guys because you produce the most magical, awe inspiring music ever made since the beatles. although i only ventured four and a half hours away on this latest trip, i feel like it wasn’t worth my while. it’s hard to explain because i did thoroughly enjoy the show, the bands beforehand were amazing as well. i just felt like you guys weren’t feeling it. whether it be the city, personal issues, being tired from singing the same songs over and over and touring for so long, IDK — but i almost felt bad for forcing you guys to practice your genius music making abilities for me. i felt like you guys would rather be doing something else. and although i understand that there a million reasons why you could be feeling crappy at that time, i’m friends with so many people that make music and are in bands that are trying to become what you’ve become, and would never feel anything less than extremely enthused while having the opportunity to play in front of the massive crowds that gather for you.
the last couple times i’ve seen you guys, my mind was completely blown. but i invited two people that love your music just as much as i do, but have never had the opportunity to watch your live performance, and i don’t think that it was fair to them that they caught you guys in a bad mood. and i guess i’m only referencing to kevin, who is usually jumping around the stage and acting completely insane, but two nites ago was just standing in front of the microphone covering his ears the entire time.
i’m not ripping you to pieces, or at least that’s not what i’m trying to do. i just have seen alot of good bands become completely disconnected to their fanbase and to the music itself and i’m hoping that’s not what is occuring here. i still love you guys as much as ever, and am already trying to plan the next oM show i can make it to. just think of how you guys feel about your favorite recording artists whether it be the beatles, david bowie, whoever. that’s what YOU guys are to ME, and i don’t ever want you guys to feel numb to that or get used to the feeling. i can’t imagine how that would possibly feel, but assume it’s AMAZING. just know that every person in that audience, wherever you are, completely adores you guys and you should always give that same voltage of love back to them. please never think of this as a job!! that is all <3

andrea

I was searching videos online OF MONTREAL and found a rare cover and new live song… the radio program is awesome too! check it out ! http://thealternateside.org/news/2009/apr/21/video–studio-montreal/

How the hell did Tool get above OM on that bill? Like they are good or something?! What the F?

I wish I could go to this… you guys should come to Portland again soon! Your show at the Roseland last year was fan-tast-ique.