The Cosmos Align

The energy bubbled in me throughout work. The off and on downpours hitting throughout the early morning and late afternoon. Spirits riding with a smile on face. Quick embraces upon meeting, shared anticipation and vigor. We all knew we were going forward into such a colossal event-a waiting in the making of seven years. Soon to be observing our Oxfordshire musical masters before us at nightfall. Then to sit and wait for our party to arrive, working late and no parking comments. Rushed greetings and off to the car. Finally moving; how fast the trip would be-unknown. Rain patters the windshield within the hour. Not fazed, Seattleites prepared mentally and physically. Nothing could have killed the wonder inside us. What melodies would lick our ears and move our bodies sway ward? Stress does haunt us as driving into the bottleneck of the final stretch. Five miles to the venue with clear skies above us-In an entropic existence, the ways of things are falling into place.

Friends are joined and hugged. Intensity rises as we reassure each other of our good fortune. The cosmos were certainly with us on this day. Chatting and watching from the lawn, more friends seen and greeted in proper fashion. And oh such friends we have! Bryan meets up with Company in the Pit and rallies them to give up their arm bands for the rest of us. With three bracelets in hand he returns. After exchanging our amazement the first three rush in then one out with arm bands in hand. After the first exchange I was in with John and Joe. Stage lights are bright and crowd is roaring, Radiohead is right in front of us. I see their expressions and watch their eyes. Calm and calculated as they turn us meandering through their profound albums of Hail to the Thief, Ok Computer, Amnesiac. All laden with embrace of such a moment. Crowd hung on a string of the sensuous world around us all. Lights and intrigue felt with tremendous instruments. Artistry appreciated and complete awe at our change of fortunes. We dance and bob with the music slowly as we continue in the radiohead world within us. Drumming with fingertips then legs and arms-to the head aloft with eyes closed at times. Only needing auditory focus. Brilliant life. Their ability to absorb the crowd. Up and down with song progression. Transition from emotion to emotion. It was a seamless night with a glorious coda. No amount of rain could splash those smiles off our face. The entire ride home we all assured ourselves it was the best concert ever and exchanged experiences. Those same endorphins flooding through my body hearing radioheads mastery days later. I will carry these memories with me all my life with peace and joy to look back and share