Seeing Darren Hayes live at the Enmore Theatre in Sydney was amazing!
Musically and performance-wise, I think
he was more energetic than Melbourne. He jumped around the stage with boyish
abandon - punching the air, dancing and running about. His voice was so
powerful. The way he danced to the beats of Billie Jean felt so relaxed. “Of
course I can dance, I’m gay”, he said, to which the audience erupted into
cheers and applause. He was so passionate. I loved it!
I think I took the time to appreciate the
music in Sydney, whereas in Melbourne I was overwhelmed by the whole experience
- taking everything in. I sang along last night, not too worried about capturing every
moment on camera.
My friends and I were in the front row -
it was so good to be able to lean on the railing. My legs are like jelly and
feet like rocks. I feel asleep on my feet. So very tired.
I adored I don’t know you anymore even
more than Wednesday night - I think it’s the vulnerability he showed in it.
Such a powerful song.
The absolute highlight of my night was
waiting for him outside the venue after the show. We waited for about an hour
with around 30 other fans. And the tension built as we waited for Darren,
scoping the best vantage point around the van. Security was beefed up. And then
his manager arrived, telling us Darren would be out but he lost his voice so he
wouldn’t be talking to us but would sign merchandise. And the crowd was warned
against screaming, as we were in residential street. And I took note (be very
proud).
So Darren came out. And when he reached
me, I whispered ‘I love you Darren’, my hand outstretched. He whispered in
return ‘I love you too, Carly’, and touched my hand. ♥
Such a precious moment. Amazing. He
signed the venue running sheet I got too. And signed my friend’s setlist. He is very giving and lovely.
I am so incredibly happy. My life is
complete. I shed a few tears at his concert, during the Siren's Call and when I met him. Unbelievable.
I can’t explain the feeling I get from
loving Darren. Only other fans understand. The energy that surges through me
when I experience his music - live or recorded, and the excitement I get from
listening to him speak in interviews is so powerful. Today I’ve had a smile in
my face as I walked the streets of Sydney, just knowing the night I’ve had.
I wrote him a note on his Facebook wall
today:
Thank you Darren for an amazing two shows
in Australia. I’m not going to Brisbane but I’m so glad I had the privilege of
seeing you twice this tour. You sing amazingly and I love the passion and
energy you have on stage.
This album means so much to me - I feel
most of the songs were written about some of the things I have experienced.
Your lyrics are universal. Seeing you sing it live brought me to tears, at both
shows.
Keep making this beautiful music. You and
the talent you possess means the world to me and so many others.
And thank you for meeting fans last night.
You made my year after I said I love you and you whispered back ‘I love you too’.
Thank you. I love you :) ♥
