Day one

This story began to unfold seven years ago. With the help of my diary, I will now take us there and use time as a creative instrument.

2/1/2007 6:39:00 AM

The Best Gigs in 2006

Since I love lists and since I am a music fetishist rather than a real musician, I will begin with a definitive list of last year's best gigs:

1. Muse, Paris Bercy, 15 December

Lo and behold! So 21st century, so furious, so schizoid, so me. No questions asked, just paranoid answers - about everything and everyone. "Starlight" as the second number was a bit too much. I lost track of space and time.

2. Placebo, Antwerp Sportpaleis, 28 November

It is disarming when everything is perfect from the first second. "Infra-Red" is the ultimate first song. And "Running Up That Hill" turned into a fantastic noise symphony. Great graphics. But Brian, why did you loose that lovely hairdo?

3. The Human League, Ancienne Belgique, 21 December

It's so pathetic that every critic feels the need to mock their shows. They're great! And this music is not outdated at all. Fantastic costumes. And all instruments were white! So cool.

4. The Cardigans, Ancienne Belgique, 18 April

I love her voice.

5. Bauhaus, Lookerse Festen, 9 August

A very dark August night. Getting chilly. You know the story...