My excitement for the ††† Concert becomes intense as I'm approaching The Satellite, on Silverlake Blvd. Driving by the venue I read in bold letters Crosses on the marquee trimmed with bright white bulbs illuminating onto the crowd waiting in line anticipating entrance. After looking for parking on the boulevard while taking swigs of Jack Daniels and dodging for cops, we decided to park valet. Before handing the keys over to our driver, we shared one more swig of our whiskey from the bottle then exited the car. While making our way to the sidewalk outside of the Satellite we see a small crowd of about ten people max (the long line for entrance is gone) and the crowd is surrounding the Chino Moreno. He is just so liked with such reverence and adoration it's impossible to not acknowledge him for what he truly is- King. I don't know how long he was outside standing, but by the time we made our way up to him, he was heading back inside the venue. It was nearly 9:15 pm and we approached the bar and ordered Jack and Cokes as the DJ on stage played Prince and Apollonia the entire night before Crosses took the stage. We headed to the floor around 9:40ish. After waiting 1hr and twenty minutes listening to songs such as 'Sex Shooter' and '1999' there was a bit of commotion as Chino Moreno was recognized at the bar. The DJ then plays 'Ataraxia' by Team Sleep, another one of Chino Moreno's creative music bands which hypes the crowd even more. Finally, the lights slipped darker than dim and the trinity of crosses that are lighting up in multi-colors introduce the band. The performance Chino Moreno brings is everything you want it to be - passionate, soulful, intense, erotic and beautiful. He holds your hand and guides you to wherever he wants to take and keep you until your heart can't take it anymore as you're astonished in such awe with his sex appeal, genius, and playfulness. It always feels like watching him perform that way, like it's your first time, every time with him. The hour long show went by way too fast. Even after the encore, our crowded tired bodies pulsating with hot sweat, still wanted more. I can't help but reflect on Chino Moreno and where he has been musically to where he is now. From the metal recognition of Deftones, to his voice that holds the companion to the dreamy beats of Team Sleep, and now to this creative erotic dream that I can't believe came true that is Crosses Music- I am at a loss of words with how much I am in awe of him. I think of Chino, and of what a brilliant and beautiful soul he is. He's this man made up of vibrating cells that shake so passionately and wildly hardcore. He just has this beautiful soul of his that pours all over you like syrup and tiny sparkly diamonds. If there is one word that describes how I feel about Chino, that warms me -Proud. Chino, YOU make me proud to say I listen to the gift you bring me that keeps me holding on. You are saving my life. I love you Chino Moreno. You make me proud.
Picture I took of Chino Moreno Wed. 03.28.12 Crosses Concert. @ The Satellite.
-Rebecca Susan
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