Cool Britannia

            Technology has made it possible to capture any moment on film or video.  There is no way for venues to completely stop people from taking pictures at shows…. Even bootlegs.  My BlackJack II takes better video and pictures than my digital camera. When you look in the crowd you can tell the popular songs because everyone has their phones thrown in the air calling their best friend or recording it for the memory.

When I was a teeny bopper traveling from city to city to catch the Backstreet Boys I hated the signs at the door that said no camera allowed. I thought it was a money thing. The management wanted to make every penny they could off of their pretty faces.  It upset me. I tucked my camera in my bra knowing security couldn’t frisk me there. I took pictures… great pictures.
Not until I started going to Brand New shows did it ever make sense the true purpose behind it. Jesse Lacey, the lead singer of Brand New, is notorious for stopping the show and asking people not to snap pictures of him and/or the other performers during the show. People get upset and still do it regardless what he wants. I understand people pay to get in and want their money worth- even if it is capturing that moment forever.
People cross the line though. I’m sure Jesse Lacey wouldn’t mind if you snapped one picture of the band for proof you were there. However, for some reason, many fans feel the need to stand their the entire show snapping 1,000 pictures of Lacey and recording the entire show. His argument seems simple- sit back and enjoy what he does. If you are taking pictures not only are you blocking the view for other people around you, but you ’re not there listening to the music. It’s obvious- you can’t be 100% into music if you’re more concerned about taking the best picture from the show.
So I wish people like this Much Music blogger would consider this before making claims that his intentions are ridiculous .

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