I went to the Arcade Fire show last night at the United Palace Theatre. I assume the staff wasn't too happy when Win Butler invited folks up on stage for the final song of the night, a rousing rendition of "Wake Up." It looked like a couple hundred people rushed the stage. The staff tried to prevent it at first but eventually gave up. I'm still trying to figure out how the band played given that the stage was packed with people. I wasn't able to participate since I was in the "Upper Loge," but it looked like fun -- although (and I think betraying my age here), I also thought it was a lawsuit waiting to happen since some of the stage pieces looked like they were about to fall on the crowd of people. (Damn you law school!!!) But it worked out in the end and everyone on stage seemed to be having a great time.
As for the concert itself, it was absolutely terrific. Especially a beautiful version of "In the Backseat," a high energy "Neighborhood #3 (Power Out)" that lead into Rebellion (Lies)," and of course, the amazing "Wake Up," which ended the show. Their new stuff from Neon Bible was great as well, including "Keep the Car Running," "Antichrist Television Blues" (which sounded Springsteen-esque), "Ocean of Noise," and "The Well and the Lighthouse."
UPDATE: Here is the inevitable grainy video of "Wake Up" on YouTube:
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