Just got back home after the weekend. What a blinder!
I was lucky enough to get tix for both shows.
First show was brutal and pummeling at times. As others have said, the total darkness making for some strange feelings. I was hallucinating slightly, seeing things in the dark, and my ears were playing tricks on me (or were they?), and I lost all perception of time.
We were in the second row down the front off to the left, and I was worried the sound would be a bit pants but it sounded incredible.
For the second show we were up right at the top, pretty much center on the front row. I was hoping would be able to spot any subtle differences from the first set, but my hopes came true when they played a completely different set. The last 20 mins or so is some of the best Ae I have ever heard. There is a definite progression in their sound.
ZF were also top, though I wast keen on the fluty/panpipey last track.
Top comedy moment for me was a lady finding her seat and saying as she passed "There are a lot of men here" (I replied "Yeah, its a total sausage fest)....oh and Mike Ps footwear!
Sean and Rob, if you're reading this. Cheers fellas. This was the first time I have seen you where the playing in the dark really worked. I was dubious about the gig being seated, but fuck, the total and complete darkness really spun my head. Thanks!