Concert Review: Phoenix Say “Ti Amo” To Brooklyn Steel In First of Five Night Run

Phoenix finished their FIRST night of a 5 day run at Brooklyn Steel, and now I can die happy. There show was, literally, pure joy, and redefined concerts as a “safe space.” While this term is, usually, associated with a room where people connect through their similar, societal experiences, Phoenix show made me realize another, spatial element: connecting on a singular feeling.

People WERE HAPPY, which made me think, for a moment, this concert was not on earth. Instead, Phoenix was playing in some groovier, undiscovered planet where everyone drove colorful Lamborghinis and was a member of Cobra Kai. (Honestly, I binge-watched that Youtube Series and I loved it. #TeamJohnny) The 80’s was certainly felt in their sound, aesthetic, and their cultural/ spiritual embodiment of a time where everything was exuberantly and loudly colorful. From “J-Boy” to “Ti Amo,” I felt like I was a member of the Breakfast Club, and I had, successfully, run from away the principal and all my insecurities in one night.
Phoenix – Ti Amo

Truthfully, I knew Phoenix was going to have a good show when I saw a batches of balloons netted over us. I have never been to a depressing concert with balloons; it simply does not happen. Phoenix keep the energy up by taking very few breaks between songs, which made their show feel like a giant melody of all their hits like, “Countdown,” “Telefono,” and “Trying To Be Cool.” Their concert was a non-stop, synth-waved love-fest of songs that lyrically dance over what it is to ask to someone to not just love you, but also let themselves be loved by you. Thomas Mars’ voice is perfect to balance this exciting question.
Phoenix – Trying To Be Cool (Official Video)

Mars’ vocals have a natural zest and innocence that shows being in a couple can be fun. Add on that this show has AMAZING LIGHTING, and you will think you are at the Super Bowl Half-Time show for good relationships. Couples and groups of friends danced the night away, and gave their cheers as if their joyous yelps were the foods for Phoenix’s soul. Admittedly, these guys loved it, and they knew EXACTLY their impact on their crowd. Between their instrumental riffs, their brazened  smiles, and Thomas Mars coming into the crowd to surf and sing in a random phone booth, Phoenix is a show with one, single goal: to make you mindlessly happy. It succeeds. For More Information On Phoenix And To Buy Tickets Click Here.
Phoenix – If I Ever Feel Better