Going to a Marilyn Manson concert is quite an experience, and probably not understood except by those who have done the same.  To draw a comparison with the art world, it is akin to going to art museums in London and stopping in at the Tate.  Except not to confuse matters… not in the past two weeks during Kraftwerk’s residency.  That’s something else entirely.  In any event, he puts on quite the impressive show, and is maybe the modern day rock concert equivalent of circus freak sideshows, only with Manson, though his band is supporting, it is decidedly a one man attraction.  Most striking is how interactive it is – not just the literal interactions with the audience (and there are many), but his ability to lock onto members of the audience with his eyes, in a kind of staring match version of “chicken”, to see if he can make it striking enough to have you look away first (benefits of being right up close).  He’s a natural performer, though interestingly comes across quite different off stage (more on that later).  Really an exhilarating evening and hosted courtesy of Marilyn Manson’s unique and stylish version of reality.

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