Philadelphia, PA

[hatgirloxo]

The Electric Factory
October 29, 2008 at 8:30

Pictures and opinions of the concert can be posted here!

[hatgirloxo]

I'm going to post the entry I wrote on my blog. This is simply my opinion and personal experience from the event. Expect few pictures and videos of my own later, as well as some media from other sources (with due credit).

Waiting in line: I was very bundled up while waiting in line. Snow and rain were very likely to occur. There were a few raindrops but otherwise it was simply cold. I stood with my mom until my friend Olivia came. I met two wonderful girls from Ohio (and the US forums) who were very kind and very grounded about the band. I had blankets and a second pair of gloves which I was willing to share with them. The weather was a chilly and refreshing temperature, but as the night grew older, it definitely became much colder and not so nice. We really kept ourselves entertained! We got there a little after two in the afternoon and maintained our energy until they let us in at seven thirty. I didn't mind waiting in line, even with my pointy black boots (although I find heels very comfortable in most cases!).

The boys: I think I have a new love. Yes, Bill was completely and utterly adorable. His 'vow' (a heavy German 'wow') was the cutest thing! He definitely has a passion for performing, and it showed. His smiles were sincere in reference to his passion for performing, not his romantic nature. I never felt as if he never focused on just one individual, but simply a general area of fans. So, girls, I hate to break it but I personally give the 'Bill looked at me' statement little value. Meanwhile, there was a different story with Georg (my close second favorite prior to the concert). I felt as if he would see me smile, notice that I was gazing at him instead of Bill like almost everyone else, and totally use that connection in his performance. Even if it's not so, it's a beautiful thing to imagine! I thought he was attractive in pictures and in videos, but seeing him in real life... vow. <3 He was absolutely breathtaking. He's stunningly handsome and more good-looking in person! Georg was very dreamy and I had my eye on him for almost the whole performance. With Tom, I had the weirdest feeling of indifference whenever he came over to Georg's side of the stage (where I was, by the way). Gustav was all the way in the back on his drums, but his hair seemed a little long. I really felt as if all of them were incredibly talented and the live performance had wonderful sound and composition. The lighting and special effects were cool too! Their performance was perfect!

The girls: Yes, there were some completely nice fans present at the concert. I was about in the sixth row of people from the front of the stage, believing it would be a rather safe territory for the covetous pushes and shoves. Boy, was I wrong! There was terrible pushing and shoving throughout the whole concert! There were a few girls who became sick, and the horrible people wouldn't budge to let the sick girls out of the area. I was begging them in my loudest yells, 'Please, just step aside for a moment to let this girl by! She won't take your spot - just let her through!' But the people refused to move an inch beyond the regular tides of pushes and shoves to stay in one place. I couldn't take clear pictures because of the pushing and only obtained one full performance video. I will search out good ones taken from the concert by others to post on here, though. One young but highly aggressive girl even attempted gutting me and really knocking me with her hips. I was on the rail, so I don't really know what she wanted from me. Olivia transferred through different places throughout the performance. She's diabetic and I wanted to keep an eye on her. At one point, when I was near ready to give the aggressive girl a piece of my mind, Olivia dropped just a bit. A security guard immediately lifted her over the rail we were against and a second one. I was deeply concerned, so the guard lifted me up in the air over the rails as well. Those guards were really strong - they lifted me like I was a feather! I sat with her to hold her hand and keep an eye on her for the few remaining songs on a disconnected staircase next to the stage. We had the unique experience of enduring the last three songs from the sidelines. It was a good break from the pushes and shoves. (Georg couldn't see me anymore, but making sure Olivia was okay was worth it all the way.) Olivia was awfully sick for a while but she's getting better now.

Overall it was a great experience and I'd love to go to another concert! The pushing was a little ridiculous, though.

[hatgirloxo]

Cell phone pictures! (I'll see what I have on my camera and upload that soon too.) All I could get and they're blurry from being pushed, which I'm sure you can tell I was! The sad thing is these were the clearest ones I had! The other ones had no distinction whatsoever. Gustav was really hard to see, and I didn't have a camera out when Tom came over to Georg's side of the stage.
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk37 ... otel-1.jpg (http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk37/darling_gumm/TokioHotel-1.jpg)
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk37 ... otel-5.jpg (http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk37/darling_gumm/TokioHotel-5.jpg)
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk37 ... otel-2.jpg (http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk37/darling_gumm/TokioHotel-2.jpg)
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk37 ... otel-3.jpg (http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk37/darling_gumm/TokioHotel-3.jpg)
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk37 ... otel-4.jpg (http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk37/darling_gumm/TokioHotel-4.jpg)

Outside the venue (this should also give you an example of how clear of photos my phone can take without pushing!): http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk37 ... /Venue.jpg (http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk37/darling_gumm/Venue.jpg)

[himmelhilf]

Wow! It sounds like you had a lot of fun, overall. I'm glad! It's true, Georg is a lot better looking person...but I'm still for Gustav all the way (who is also a lot better looking in person!) ;)

I did warn you about the girls! But I'm glad that Olivia was okay and that nothing too bad happened to either of you.

[Linni]

His 'vow' (a heavy German 'wow') was the cutest thing! He definitely has a passion for performing, and it showed. His smiles were sincere in reference to his passion for performing, not his romantic nature. I never felt as if he never focused on just one individual, but simply a general area of fans.

WOWCH!!! Im SO gonna write that up! :shock:
That was new... I did not expect that one to come!
AWWWW!!!! Now im just even more in love with Bill!!!
:D


Ahh Darling! <3
It seems like you had so much fun (not counting the girls).
You are so caring sweetie <333
Love you! :*

[hatgirloxo]

Thanks, Natalie! I really couldn't see Gustav at all! I really only saw his drums and hair. I knew there would be pushy girls, but I just didn't think it would be so bad and totally constant! They were pushing for the whole concert.

Aww, Linni! :D The performance was definitely worth it, and I'm glad I can still remember that, though.

[himmelhilf]

No problem! Well hopefully someday soon you'll be able to see Gustav closer! ;)
I would still recommend the balcony if it's available, for next time! Then you can see everyone clearly and no one is pushing! It's great
I know. The pushing really sucks. That's why I try to avoid it now, after two times of being in the middle of it!

I can't wait to see the other pictures you took! : D

[hatgirloxo]

The balcony was 21 and older, but if the next venue allows me to go on the balcony then I will probably go up there. I would love to see more of Gustav too!

Here are some YouTube clips other people posted. Bill sounded exactly the way I thought he would, which is good.
Bill talking: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yo44Y--gzN8
Breakaway: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1myFkV_hk8
Live Every Second: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHzefOWRXg0
Love Is Dead: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46pdWqWUfAk
1,000 Oceans: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxrwbK7i3XY
Durch Den Monsun: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XV4HFdpUIn8
Monsoon: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbS5AxG-nXE
Scream: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huQpMoERepc
Ready, Set, Go: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqjV_xFBXI4
Don't Jump: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KmXcu6X_G0
Rescue Me: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsybkgMW4r8

I haven't found 'By Your Side,' 'Raise Your Hands' or 'Final Day' full clips yet, but I will see if I can later.

[hatgirloxo]

There was also tons of line cutting when you waited outside the venue. There were people getting to the front of the line five minutes before they let us in the venue. There were twenty people ahead of me when I arrived after two, and it probably swelled to about seventy-five once security was established for letting us in the venue.

Also, there was a drunk man walking through the lines before we were inside the gate early in the wait, singing 'I have a dream' and going up to everyone and instructing them to vote for Obama.

[Linni]

There was also tons of line cutting when you waited outside the venue. There were people getting to the front of the line five minutes before they let us in the venue. There were twenty people ahead of me when I arrived after two, and it probably swelled to about seventy-five once security was established for letting us in the venue.

Also, there was a drunk man walking through the lines before we were inside the gate early in the wait, singing 'I have a dream' and going up to everyone and instructing them to vote for Obama.
HAHAHAHAHHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


:lol: :lol: :lol:

[hatgirloxo]

There was also tons of line cutting when you waited outside the venue. There were people getting to the front of the line five minutes before they let us in the venue. There were twenty people ahead of me when I arrived after two, and it probably swelled to about seventy-five once security was established for letting us in the venue.

Also, there was a drunk man walking through the lines before we were inside the gate early in the wait, singing 'I have a dream' and going up to everyone and instructing them to vote for Obama.
HAHAHAHAHHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


:lol: :lol: :lol:
When we first heard him, I thought he was saying 'I have a limb.' :roll: The two girls with me agreed!

[your_grace]

That's awesome that you went. : D
Sorry about the pushing. Lots of ppl tell me that it's terrible the way act. :roll:

[Linni]

Hahaha awwww :D

[hatgirloxo]

That's awesome that you went. : D
Sorry about the pushing. Lots of ppl tell me that it's terrible the way act. :roll:

Thanks!
Well, it's not your fault! I just hope it doesn't get worse. People should just get there early if they want to get up front and respect each other so everyone can have a good time.

[hatgirloxo]

Remainder of my pictures and media from my camera:

Outside the venue:
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk37 ... /100_3.jpg (http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk37/darling_gumm/100_3.jpg)
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk37 ... /100_4.jpg (http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk37/darling_gumm/100_4.jpg) (Leanne, Jesse, and Olivia)
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk37 ... /100_2.jpg (http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk37/darling_gumm/100_2.jpg)

Inside the venue:
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk37 ... /100_5.jpg (http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk37/darling_gumm/100_5.jpg)
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk37 ... 0_1335.jpg (http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk37/darling_gumm/100_1335.jpg)
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk37 ... 1333-1.jpg (http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk37/darling_gumm/100_1333-1.jpg)
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk37 ... 1331-1.jpg (http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk37/darling_gumm/100_1331-1.jpg)
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk37 ... /100_1.jpg (http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk37/darling_gumm/100_1.jpg)
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk37 ... 0_1341.jpg (http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk37/darling_gumm/100_1341.jpg)
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk37 ... 0_1340.jpg (http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk37/darling_gumm/100_1340.jpg)
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk37 ... 0_1339.jpg (http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk37/darling_gumm/100_1339.jpg)
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk37 ... 0_1338.jpg (http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk37/darling_gumm/100_1338.jpg)
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk37 ... 0_1337.jpg (http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk37/darling_gumm/100_1337.jpg)
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk37 ... 0_1336.jpg (http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk37/darling_gumm/100_1336.jpg)
(Right where I gave up, as you can see the pictures getting more and more blurry!)

Breakaway video (lots of static): http://s276.photobucket.com/albums/kk37 ... 0_1329.flv (http://s276.photobucket.com/albums/kk37/darling_gumm/?action=view&current=100_1329.flv)

[hatgirloxo]

Better pics, credit to StrawberriSprinkles of the TH-US forum.

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x118/Princess_Of_Hearts91/billelectricfactory.jpg
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x118/Princess_Of_Hearts91/billelectricfactory2.jpg
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x118/Princess_Of_Hearts91/billelectricfactory3.jpg
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x118/Princess_Of_Hearts91/tomelectricfactory.jpg

[your_grace]

I like Bill's shirt.

And hatgirloxo, are you registered on the US forum?

[hatgirloxo]

I like Bill's shirt.

And hatgirloxo, are you registered on the US forum?
His shirt is cool! None of my pictures could really capture it, so I was happy to see so many cameras!

Yes I am, but I go on here more. I found this place first and it felt more like a home. But I met some girls from the forum so I've been trying to go there more often.

[Midnight Runner]

There was also tons of line cutting when you waited outside the venue. There were people getting to the front of the line five minutes before they let us in the venue. There were twenty people ahead of me when I arrived after two, and it probably swelled to about seventy-five once security was established for letting us in the venue.

Also, there was a drunk man walking through the lines before we were inside the gate early in the wait, singing 'I have a dream' and going up to everyone and instructing them to vote for Obama.
The Obama thing is great.

Your experience sounds pretty much like mine, except my friend just left me to go get some water. :roll:
But it's great that you got to enjoy your first TH show. They truly don't disappoint.

Oh, and I love Bill's Lost Boys shirt.

[hatgirloxo]

There was also tons of line cutting when you waited outside the venue. There were people getting to the front of the line five minutes before they let us in the venue. There were twenty people ahead of me when I arrived after two, and it probably swelled to about seventy-five once security was established for letting us in the venue.

Also, there was a drunk man walking through the lines before we were inside the gate early in the wait, singing 'I have a dream' and going up to everyone and instructing them to vote for Obama.
The Obama thing is great.

Your experience sounds pretty much like mine, except my friend just left me to go get some water. :roll:
But it's great that you got to enjoy your first TH show. They truly don't disappoint.

Oh, and I love Bill's Lost Boys shirt.

It was pretty funny!

During the concert? Their performance really was amazing. It's just a shame that people don't try to enjoy it a little more and be a bit more courteous!

Bill's shirt is cool.

[your_grace]

I like Bill's shirt.

And hatgirloxo, are you registered on the US forum?
His shirt is cool! None of my pictures could really capture it, so I was happy to see so many cameras!

Yes I am, but I go on here more. I found this place first and it felt more like a home. But I met some girls from the forum so I've been trying to go there more often.
Ok good.
I found your username and added you to my friends.
I have a different name of there.
It's XxInyourNightmarexX but my real name is Erica.
I'm on there mostly. Hope to see you around. (especially in the Georg section) lol.

[hatgirloxo]

[quote="your_grace":3hxcyzez]I like Bill's shirt.

And hatgirloxo, are you registered on the US forum?
His shirt is cool! None of my pictures could really capture it, so I was happy to see so many cameras!

Yes I am, but I go on here more. I found this place first and it felt more like a home. But I met some girls from the forum so I've been trying to go there more often.
Ok good.
I found your username and added you to my friends.
I have a different name of there.
It's XxInyourNightmarexX but my real name is Erica.
I'm on there mostly. Hope to see you around. (especially in the Georg section) lol.[/quote:3hxcyzez]

Yep, in the Georg stardoll thread! :roll: :lol:
I will add you to my friends as well. Oh, I'm sure you will see me around! I hope to see you too! :D

[your_grace]

[quote="your_grace":3oswcawr]I like Bill's shirt.

And hatgirloxo, are you registered on the US forum?
His shirt is cool! None of my pictures could really capture it, so I was happy to see so many cameras!

Yes I am, but I go on here more. I found this place first and it felt more like a home. But I met some girls from the forum so I've been trying to go there more often.
Ok good.
I found your username and added you to my friends.
I have a different name of there.
It's XxInyourNightmarexX but my real name is Erica.
I'm on there mostly. Hope to see you around. (especially in the Georg section) lol.

Yep, in the Georg stardoll thread! :roll: :lol:
I will add you to my friends as well. Oh, I'm sure you will see me around! I hope to see you too! :D[/quote:3oswcawr]
Oh I've been seeing you around alright. :lol:

[hatgirloxo]

Oh I've been seeing you around alright. :lol:
Haha of course! :roll:

[Geo]

wow Marty! I had no idea you already saw them! Yey! LOL I'm so late.

[hatgirloxo]

wow Marty! I had no idea you already saw them! Yey! LOL I'm so late.
Aww, it's okay Geo! I'm just glad I did see them and hope you see them someday too!

[Geo]

wow Marty! I had no idea you already saw them! Yey! LOL I'm so late.
Aww, it's okay Geo! I'm just glad I did see them and hope you see them someday too!

Thanks ;) It might happen someday... who knows.

[Rae]

It's nice to see that someone had a good time :D

I agree with the whole pushing and shoving part, it was the worst i'd seen in a long while. An experiance like you described seems to be something that no one should miss.

It's a shame you weren't able to make it to the signing (If I can remember rightly). That was a treat! :lol:

[hatgirloxo]

It's nice to see that someone had a good time :D

I agree with the whole pushing and shoving part, it was the worst i'd seen in a long while. An experiance like you described seems to be something that no one should miss.

It's a shame you weren't able to make it to the signing (If I can remember rightly). That was a treat! :lol:

Thanks!

I had never been to a standing concert, but I hadn't expected it to be that bad to where girls were actually getting sick from being pushed so hard. But the band was amazing that I'd have to tell everyone to go anyway!

Oh, did you go to the PA one?

[Rae]

Oh, did you go to the PA one?

:) Not the PA one but the Orlando one.

I was lucky enough to be on holiday whilst they were out there. Rather amazing tbh :D

[hatgirloxo]

Oh, did you go to the PA one?

:) Not the PA one but the Orlando one.

I was lucky enough to be on holiday whilst they were out there. Rather amazing tbh :D

Oh, okay! I'm hoping I have similar luck with visiting my grandparents the next time I go to Florida! :D

[Rae]

Oh, did you go to the PA one?

:) Not the PA one but the Orlando one.

I was lucky enough to be on holiday whilst they were out there. Rather amazing tbh :D

Oh, okay! I'm hoping I have similar luck with visiting my grandparents the next time I go to Florida! :D

*shrugs* Lucky >.<

[hatgirloxo]

*shrugs* Lucky >.<

Aww, maybe you'll have similar luck... or the boys will just come wherever you live!

[Rae]

*shrugs* Lucky >.<

Aww, maybe you'll have similar luck... or the boys will just come wherever you live!

The UK? LOL :lol:
I think i'll need a hell lot of luck there.
I'll continue with the banter just like everyother UKer.

[hatgirloxo]

*shrugs* Lucky >.<

Aww, maybe you'll have similar luck... or the boys will just come wherever you live!

The UK? LOL :lol:
I think i'll need a hell lot of luck there.
I'll continue with the banter just like everyother UKer.
Aww, you never know!