Diandra Reviews It All

Frank Iero & The Patience stirred head-bangs and mosh pits at Music Hall Of Williamsburg to the joy of onlookers eager to feel the rage and derangement that only Iero know how to make human. Playing songs off of their latest album Parachutes, the crowd salivated at the opportunity to hear the sonic punches and lyrical precision of Iero that shows feeling like an outcast is the equivalent to feeling human. This particular note leaped at me, and made his concert more than one to watch; it was one to observe.

From “World Destroyer” to “Miss Me”, every song seemed dedicated to not “feeling” or “being” right enough for life. From “right’ for the girl to “right” for society, it does not matter the amount of people, to Iero, connection is the hardest goal to achieve as a human being, yet the most important one. Thus, as I saw the crowd give themselves to music that is all about being denied the “right” to give yourself to the world, I realized Iero’s concert is a unique relief from sadness. As a fan of music, first and foremost, I know the difference between a song for fun and a song for spiritual release, and Iero aims for the latter. Thus, witnessing people dance and leap in the air, as if the Iero’s music would catch them, moved me because it meant they felt its theme. I, literally, saw a man head-bang his his head to the point that I thought he might be the first guy to get a concussion from rushing into air. Yet, that amount body movement could only be cause by a soulful one. The audience understood alienation or the inner anarchy that can plague a person’s mind when they think they are hopeless. Hence, it was a strange beauty to see people have a cathartic concert experience ,of whic,h even Iero appeared like a humble fan to the experience.

Call it intuition, but there was a sincere energy to Iero that showed he loved every bit of his time at Music Hall Of Williamsburg. From the band to the songs and his fans, he absorbed the night like oxygen, it gave him breathe, and, frankly, he gives a performance that gives people life. He walks, dances, and stands around the stage with a dynamism that matches perfectly with the combustible nature of his tracks. As he yelps and yarns his voice to hit every emotional discord of songs, “They Wanted Darkness” and “I’m A Mess”, Iero’s vocals ache with pain, rage, and undercurrents of vulnerability that show such sentiments are born from a plight for acceptance from both yourself and others. His insightful looks into feeling ostracized were surprisingly countered by his chill personality. He seemed cool, calm, and incredibly friendly as he spoke to the crowd about his thoughts, a few “high and low” life moments, and, overall, his happiness to be present in Brooklyn, USA that night. Still, most importantly, he gave a performance that made the crowd happy he was there, as well. For More Information On Frank Iero And The Patience Click Here.