Muse at Wembley Stadium

So i went to see Muse at the new Wembley Stadium on saturday. I had an amazing time. Before i get all effusive about the acts, etc etc, just a word on the facilities. They are superb. I mean really superb. I was in the seated area, and being 6 ft 3 was expecting to have some difficulty with leg room. But this wasnt that case, i had plenty. The beer was cold, if a little bit over expensive and the loos were clean and nice.

Anyway, on wards with the acts. Rodrigo y Gabriela were the first act up. I'd never heard of them and I muse say I was impressed. They were clearly both very very talented. To sum them up in 4 words would be "ARE YOU FUCKING READY!?" which the male one (who i assume is Rodrigo") kept shouting at the audience. Next came Dirty Pretty Things, and i must say i was rather disappointed. Their sound was lost a bit in such a large venue, though they did partially make up for it with an absolutely storming renditition of "Bang bang you're dead" to end their set, complete with trumpet part from Anthony, who then gave his trumpet away to the crowd. Final support were the Streets. Now, I'm not a huge fan of the Streets, but i thought they were wicked. Mike Skinner knows how to entertain a crowd.
Then, the main event. Muse. And they didnt disappoint. Entering from a platform in the the middle of the crowd, with smoke and bangs, they proceeded to produce an absolutely awesome set. Matt Bellamy really does know how to control a crowd (and how to dress, an all red suit with a white shirt, he looked the absolute part). The set was what some would describe as a greatest hits - but it was really a set with the best songs they've made. It was powerful, powerful stuff. What i love about muse live is you never realise that Matt Bellamy is actually 5 ft 8. He seems to own the stage and occupy it all. It was the greatest gig in the history of music, in my humble opinion, better than anything i have even seen. If i see another show like that, i dont know what i'll do. Probably commit suicide. For me, live music is now dead, nothing can compare to Saturday.