Concert Review: The Faim Are Ready To Headline At Gramercy Theatre
I firmly believe that there is a standard of good to music and performance. Whether or not, you like an artist’s genre does not always matter in enjoying their show because genre does not define greatness. Hence, if you are the biggest or the least fan of emo-rock/emo-pop, The Faim will make you a fan of theirs. At Gramercy Theatre, they proved they will DOMINATE the music industry.
I love seeing an artist that gives their all at every level of their career. Celebrating their Debut EP and being one of the first openers, The Faim were in “paying their dues” territory. Frankly, I never understand why anyone underestimates or undermines opening acts. He who opens today, headlines tomorrow, and The Faim will headline. They were unstoppable in serving up a brief setlist that was enough to make the crowd want an encore. They only had a few songs in their “arsenal,” but they were so good that, within 20 minutes, people felt like they had come to see them. The audience was clearly responding to their confidence and rambunctiousness.
The Faim – Summer Is A Curse [Official Video]
The Faim bounce around the stage like a bunch of kids during play period, but appeal to the young adult eager to change the games we play. “Summer Is A Curse,” “A Million Stars,” and “Make Believe” revealed one of the main reasons people LOVE emo; it is an affront to a world that feels guiltless. When you aim for the alternative, indie, or emo of a genre then you are going for its sensitivities, and, from “My Heart Needs To Breathe” to “Saints of The Sinners,” Josh Raven aims your heart. He sings and acts like the only man, in the world, with emotions, and he is shocked that everyone has gone so numb. This dynamic fit perfectly with the melodrama and roaring melodies of The Faim’s music and the Emo world.
The Faim – Saints of the Sinners [Official Video]
From verse to rhythm, Emo is all about challenging bullying systems that do not want to be called “bullies.” We may be the freaks and geeks of society, but, at least, we are not the cruel and careless. Moreover, certain genres are cultures, and it is always enlightening and necessary to analyze what motivates a culture. Emo is for the emotionally reflective, and The Faim’s physical, instrumental, and vocal maneuvers displayed that. They fleshed out the pain and euphoria of caring about others, and waiting for them to care for you. For More Information On The Faim Click Here.
The Faim – Midland Line [Official Video]
