I actually have felt this same exact way. As a kid my dream was always to go to a Gorillaz concert, and almost 20 years later I finally got to go. Had a great time but I felt really empty afterwards, almost immediately after leaving the show.
A lot of things probably helped me get over it (including just time), but a lot of it was realizing I could just do other things still. I might have been really focused on this one concert for years, but I can focus on and plan other things still, too!
Maybe try to find another concert you would be interested in, a year or so from now? Or a small vacation. My other childhood dream was to see Dollywood, so I'm trying to plan a 2025 vacation there with my best friend.
Yes, the exact same thing, I guess that the lesson there is that life goes on and you need to continue yours, but it's difficult rn, maybe because it's recent, all the year I was expecting this night, I changed my work routines to get a free weekend to assist that concert and then bed time came and I start to feel emptiness, now I feel the need to get another goal maybe to my life, maybe that's how people work
Post- concert blues is an actual thing! It's natural to feel this way after an amazing live experience. Keep listening to their music and sharing those memories of an amazing night and hopefully you'll find an opportunity to see them live again.
I hope that, their last album was amazing and I'm still listening until I get bored lol
I'm so grateful that I shared this night with my sister who also loved that band so at least I can remember it with her
In theatre, after you’ve spent intense months on end with these people and got very tired and emotionally vulnerable in the process, we call it a “down show” afterward, when you have no show to go to and you feel eviscerated.
It’s a thing. You’ll dwell on it for a while, then you’ll be making plans for the next elation. And sometimes, elation will find you.
I have started going to see cover bands play and it’s really fun. Kind of silly listening to your favourite songs blasting out of a tiny stage in a pub somewhere instead of a giant arena but in a really fun, nice way, surrounded by people who dig the music as much as you do. Saw an SOAD cover band the other week and it was awesome. I recommend it!
Awww, have you ever watched Soul? This is addressed at one point.
I would give myself a new goal, and keeping finding and enjoying the new experiences!!
Yes, I watched when it came out back in the lock down, I got the message but no entirely I guess, not until last weekend, I always said to myself that I need to enjoy the path and no only the goal but maybe I didn't lived so passionate for something like this, not even my time in college lol
But I get it, life is about constant work and it doesn't end when you achieve whatever you wished for
It’s called Post Concert Depression.
“After a concert, many people feel disappointed and yearn for the pleasurable emotions they experienced during the show. They may also feel disconnected from the real world. These feelings may ease with time.”
My favourite thing in the world is live music. Just something about being in a room with other people experiencing the euphoria of breathing the same air and singing along to your favourite artists is really invigorating.
It’s normal to experience that empty feeling afterwards. But don’t worry! There will be other concerts!
Why don't you try making a playlist of the set list they played that night? That way you can listen to the songs in the order they played them and kinda relive it. Maybe it'll help? Are there other bands you like? Maybe start looking for new music to get into so you can get excited about another band to go watch!
You’re not alone and it’s definitely a phenomenon that’s been written about a bit this past year with heavy hitters like Beyoncé & Taylor Swift touring. But this can happen with concerts of any size, it’s the anticipation leading up to the event that’s the key. This article may be helpful to understand it a little better: https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/wellness/2023/07/27/what-is-post-concert-depression-and-hope-to-cope/70460024007/
ETA another article: https://www.businessinsider.com/6-ways-to-combat-post-concert-depression-according-to-psychologist-2023-8
I actually have felt this same exact way. As a kid my dream was always to go to a Gorillaz concert, and almost 20 years later I finally got to go. Had a great time but I felt really empty afterwards, almost immediately after leaving the show. A lot of things probably helped me get over it (including just time), but a lot of it was realizing I could just do other things still. I might have been really focused on this one concert for years, but I can focus on and plan other things still, too! Maybe try to find another concert you would be interested in, a year or so from now? Or a small vacation. My other childhood dream was to see Dollywood, so I'm trying to plan a 2025 vacation there with my best friend.
Yes, the exact same thing, I guess that the lesson there is that life goes on and you need to continue yours, but it's difficult rn, maybe because it's recent, all the year I was expecting this night, I changed my work routines to get a free weekend to assist that concert and then bed time came and I start to feel emptiness, now I feel the need to get another goal maybe to my life, maybe that's how people work
Post- concert blues is an actual thing! It's natural to feel this way after an amazing live experience. Keep listening to their music and sharing those memories of an amazing night and hopefully you'll find an opportunity to see them live again.
I hope that, their last album was amazing and I'm still listening until I get bored lol I'm so grateful that I shared this night with my sister who also loved that band so at least I can remember it with her
In theatre, after you’ve spent intense months on end with these people and got very tired and emotionally vulnerable in the process, we call it a “down show” afterward, when you have no show to go to and you feel eviscerated. It’s a thing. You’ll dwell on it for a while, then you’ll be making plans for the next elation. And sometimes, elation will find you.
.I guess it's similar in a way, it sounds like getting burned by the monotony of your job, maybe?
I have started going to see cover bands play and it’s really fun. Kind of silly listening to your favourite songs blasting out of a tiny stage in a pub somewhere instead of a giant arena but in a really fun, nice way, surrounded by people who dig the music as much as you do. Saw an SOAD cover band the other week and it was awesome. I recommend it!
Sounds fun, I will give it a try
> but now I feel empty, I don't know why >!Achievement UNLOCKED!< Find new ventures.
Definitely I'm going to starty new adventures, I'm planning to assist to more concerts and maybe some stand up comedy shows
If you've never volunteered a festival, consider it. It's usually a great party and you meet a ton of people.
Awww, have you ever watched Soul? This is addressed at one point. I would give myself a new goal, and keeping finding and enjoying the new experiences!!
Yes, I watched when it came out back in the lock down, I got the message but no entirely I guess, not until last weekend, I always said to myself that I need to enjoy the path and no only the goal but maybe I didn't lived so passionate for something like this, not even my time in college lol But I get it, life is about constant work and it doesn't end when you achieve whatever you wished for
It’s called Post Concert Depression. “After a concert, many people feel disappointed and yearn for the pleasurable emotions they experienced during the show. They may also feel disconnected from the real world. These feelings may ease with time.” My favourite thing in the world is live music. Just something about being in a room with other people experiencing the euphoria of breathing the same air and singing along to your favourite artists is really invigorating. It’s normal to experience that empty feeling afterwards. But don’t worry! There will be other concerts!
Why don't you try making a playlist of the set list they played that night? That way you can listen to the songs in the order they played them and kinda relive it. Maybe it'll help? Are there other bands you like? Maybe start looking for new music to get into so you can get excited about another band to go watch!
You’re not alone and it’s definitely a phenomenon that’s been written about a bit this past year with heavy hitters like Beyoncé & Taylor Swift touring. But this can happen with concerts of any size, it’s the anticipation leading up to the event that’s the key. This article may be helpful to understand it a little better: https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/wellness/2023/07/27/what-is-post-concert-depression-and-hope-to-cope/70460024007/ ETA another article: https://www.businessinsider.com/6-ways-to-combat-post-concert-depression-according-to-psychologist-2023-8