As the lights dim, the crowd
rushes toward the stage, ecstatic to see their favorite musical artist perform
before their own eyes. They’ve all been waiting for this moment. They are
seeing a live performance from their idols. The music begins to play and the
performer enters the stage and into the spotlight. The crowd cheers, and what
do they do? They all take out their cameras.
This is the case at every concert I attend. Fans take
pictures and videotape the entire performance. Everyone just ends up watching
the show behind a tiny screen. They might as well just be at home.
Not
many people savor the moment and live in the present. They’re too caught up in
saving the show for later, and to show their friends, rather than really
enjoying what is live and right in front of their faces.
Granted, I do take pictures at concerts. However, it’s
generally not many. When I look around the crowd, I see a sea of light created
by phones and flashes throughout the entire show. What’s the point of seeing a
concert, if taking pictures is the only thing on people’s minds?
This phenomenon is due to our technological age and our
culture. Everyone has access to a camera, and social networking has given
people in my generation a constant need to share everything they’re doing. Of
course, I often fall into this state of mind, but it is important to take a
step back and seize the moment.
Concerts, for many people, are once in a lifetime experiences,
and wanting to savor the moment makes perfect sense. But there is something to
be said for really enjoying and taking in the moment.
Memories
will last forever, but pictures may be forgotten. I often take pictures of
events or places with the idea that I’ll reminisce on a later date. Most of the
time, I never even look at the pictures again.
Enjoying shows and living in the moment will create
memories that will last a lifetime. Concerts are meant to be an opportunity to
see a favorite artist live, not through a tiny screen. So unplug, and enjoy the show.
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