M83

Saw them in Central Park, NYC several years ago and they were 5-STARS!!! Traveled all the way to FRISCO to see them again. Huge fan of their older music...not a fan at all of their newest stuff - including their latest album. Unfortunately it was their latest album they played at the Bill Graham... wished they had played the classics that made them famous. Still an overall good show - - will always love them and see them live when I can snag tickets!

Truly one of the best concerts I've ever attended. Almost brought me to tears it was so beautiful and so true to my experience listening to the music at home. But better!! One minute I was dancing, the next I was too awestruck to do anything but stare. I cannot wait to see M83 live again!

They killed it. First time seeing them live. Would definitely see them again. Fog machine and laser lights everywhere with a backdrop of twinkling stars set to electronic dance music...can't go wrong.

There are plenty of bands I would love to see, and MANY of them do not tour the U.S. very often, if ever. So when I heard M83 was playing the Glass House in Pomona, I jumped at the chance to go, especially considering it was at venue with ample parking and little in terms of freeway congestion. It's hard to find a decent venue when you live in between L.A. and San Diego, as most bands don't tour the areas between. The opening DJ (James Yuill), was a great showcase of an up and coming talent, as well as a stand alone show in itself. M83 was great as well, and performed hit songs that the crowd was expecting, unlike some more jaded talent *cough*radiohead*cough*....It was an awesome concert, now if only the Glass House's talent scout/scheduler could get more acts of their caliber.

I've enjoyed M83 on record since the release of shoegaze keyboard epic "Dead Cities, Red Seas & Lost Ghosts" in 2003, but this was my first opportunity to see the group live. Anthony Gonzalez is famous for crafting towering, surging songs filled with electronic textures and oversized emotion, all of which was realized live, as well as the pop/rock chops that he has honed with the release of his last album, 2008's "Saturdays = Youth." The show never dropped in energy, from the opening trio of laptop-based songs to the full band renderings of material from the two most recent albums. In fact, the only substantial complaint I would have about the show was the lack of any material from "Dead Cities, Red Seas & Lost Ghosts." However that complaint pales when all that was performed came to life with zeal and a truly musical sensitivity; for a band so skilled at building to heart-rending climaxes, Gonzalez sure does know how to add the smallest electronic flourish at just the right time. The show reached its peak during the encore performance of full-blown rave up track "Couleurs." Unfortunately, a confrontation between the Wexner Center stage crew and Gonzalez following a disagreement over fans climbing onto the stage did distract from the palpable, dancing energy of the finale, but I left the show feeling alive and energized over the heated atmosphere. For those 10 minutes (approximate), the energy and spontaneity of punk collided with the precision and animation of electro, and it was a very fine moment indeed.

Really enjoyed the opening performance as well as M83. Venue lacked the environment needed for the type of music being performed. Seeing M83 live gave me a different lsitening perspective than when I have listened at home or on iPod. Really felt the energy of the music and fully appreciated the dancability of the music. Definitely worth seeing live.

I thought the sound was poor. I could see the potential, but the levels were out of whack, particularly the percussion. The drummer was placed behind a sound wall, presumably for control, but the result was muffled percussions that completely took the edge out of most songs.

The show was the best i have ever seen! Especially when they punched the stage manager!! haha so amazing

Great show, great sound, and an amazing finish to the show.

The show went very smoothly, and was very good until the ending. Gonzalez got into a confrontation with the Wexner center director, which made things rather tense for both the crowd and the staff. It seems that the staff should have told the band that the stage they were playing on could not hold the extra weight of crowd members before the show, but I also think Gonzalez should not have reacted as violently as he did.

The music was amazing, their sound definitely translates well to live performances. He really knows how to connect with the crowd, and after inviting people to dance on the stage with him, exchanged words and blows with the event security guy. Hilarious, entertaining, and definitely one of the best concerts I've been to, and I've seen alot.

M83 sounded perfect and kept the show going with very upbeat and powerful songs. It was cool too that anthony brought people onto the stage at the end.

Sounded great, space was cool, set up was cool. Artist was into it, which made it enjoyable espec since it is electronic music.

M83 was awesome. Totally rocked, the drummer is fantastic, most of what I thought was a drum machine is all played by him.

great show, great venue. the opening act was great.and M83 rocked

They were amazing! Even more epic then they are on cd.

Mezzanine is a cool spot. It's in a crap neighborhood with some sketchy people. But the club itself is top notch and intimate enough to really enjoy live music. The sound system has to be one of the best in SF.

I loved it. Diverse crowd as well as setlist. The venue seemed to be perfect for a show like this. Anthony Gonzalez is almost as dreamy and powerful as his music. I recommend m83 - the smaller the venue the better!

The show was awesome. I was very excited to see them in such a small venue. The show was high energy and i felt like everyone in the crowd was into the performance. Their music is not look anything else on the radio, it's a breath of fresh air.

M83 is great. A must see at least once. Seen them several times over the last year or so and each experience has been different, but they never disappoint.

It was so packed. Too many people in there! What was with the last 20 minutes. They just stood there? It felt like it was over very soon.

I'd like to think that I go to many concerts, and I like to have a mental list of my top 5 best concerts I've ever attended in my head. M83 currently still takes the cake. I was very lucky to see them as the first artist to perform at the grand opening of the White Oak Music Hall in Houston. It was the perfect night. It was outdoors, cool weather, awesome lights, and great music. It was so surreal to hear all of M83's amazing songs live. I was dancing and jumping the whole night, and for the slower beautiful songs I couldn't help but just sway to the music in awe. If you ever get a chance to see M83, DO NOT miss it!

What an incredible show. The production was amazing, and of course, the Fillmore is the hottest venue in town! Can't wait to see many more shows!

The show was much more than I expected! The energy from the band filled the venue. They truly created their own universe with music and lighting.

Great performance: setlist, location, improv, etc.

One of the best live bands I've seen. Set list was amazing and they sounded even better.

If you're into M83 / this genre you would've liked the show

If you're into a lead singer that has has no stage presence, and takes zero liberties with the way it was recorded, then this show is for you. If you still choose to go after this review; keep your eyes stage right (left if you are looking at the stage). The bass/guitar player easily had the most stage energy and actually made it look like he was having fun. PS - what kind of an act has no opening act? (Saving money?). No way to warm up the crowd. The lead singer had to prompt the crowd to stand up 2/3 the way through the show. You know it must be boring if it requires the band to TELL the audience to stand.

Only knock was that the drummer could have been a little more versatile with his rolls and footwork. Really a bottom heavy kit.. Kinda John Bonhamish. going back to the recorded material the beefer live set was better!!

I didn't know what to expect from M83 but they were excellent! I only wish the concert had been a little longer. I'd definitely recommend seeing them.

My family and I enjoyed our first concert together and it was an unforgettable experience to say the least! It really topped off the entire day and the sound quality was better than CD quality honestly! I highly recommend seeing M83 live! Cashmere Cat was amazing as well and I loved his skills on the turntable. Sofie Tucker was very unique and I liked their music as well but overall it was a great time with no drama whatsoever. They even did an encore for us!

From the combination of amazing lights in different colors and strobes, to the meaningful and upbeat lyrics, and to the emotion that poured from this once in a lifetime band, there was no between of either a cry fest or a giant dance party. The day after M83 I saw twenty one pilots and thought the lovely TØP didn't even compare to the extravagance of M83. I miss this concert and and anytime they're back in Omaha, count me in!

I would see the show again. The performance, stage presence, and the light show, were memorable.

Awesome band. Really enjoyable. They don't hold back, they have a passion and it's obvious. I'm very thankful to this band as their music "wait" has helped me feel some light through dark times.

AMAZING show, unforgettable. A must see--epic lights and performance

I love this band!! I also took my brother and his friend who don't know M83 and they became fans from the show!! The stage was amazing. Lights were amazing!! And the MUSIC WAS AWESOME, they Sounded sooooo good, they have a sound that is even better live because it is so big and epic and what an amazing show they put on!! BASSIST IS INCREDIBLE! He steals the show with his well polish hypnotic stage presence so kudos to him and everyone else who plays/sings amazingly well and deliveries exactly what you want, All songs done true justice!!. Biggest compliment: I can't tell you how many shows I've been to where it's Loud but something isn't quite polished in the blend/mix, theses guys sounded Perfect, the right loud Big and Clear! Amazing. I'd go again tonight!!

M83 puts on an amazing live show! Fans of this band know how moving their music can be, but seeing it live really brings it to life. The energy that they bring to their shows pulls out emotions that you may not have even realized were in there. I'm not a religous person, but this felt like a religous experience!

Such a great performance! Gonzalez and the crew are always exciting to not only listen to, but also watch on the stage as well. Can't go wrong with a band of such variety, excitement and atmosphere.

Their music feels like they're creating a universe in front of you (or inside you?), and the light show reflected the energy of each song perfectly. The music is electronic-y, but there was a bare minimum (a complete absense?) of backing tracks, and the sound was huge and clear on every frequency. Every time you look they're wielding a different manner of future-instrument and rocking their faces off the whole time. They even nailed the Steve Vai guitar solo at the end of Go! Solid show. Recommend.

M83 is amazing, been a fan for a long time but the acoustics inside were bad for such a layered sounding band. The music overpowered the vocals. They should of had it outside. The band was great, though. They would have sounded perfect if not for the acoustics. I fear for the younger generation, the entire audience (besides the front middle) stood completely motionless/emotionless the entire concert. Bizarre.

M83 played with great energy. The instrumentals and vocals all sounded extremely crisp. I wasn't sure what to expect for a live performance based on their electronic style, but I was very VERY nicely surprised. Live sound was much better than their recorded stuff, which shows that they truly are a group of great musicians. Only reason I am not giving them a 5 star is because they only performed for about an hour and fifteen minutes.

What a fun show! It's so cool how they each song and bring something different to the sound. Took a friend who had never heard of them and she really enjoyed it. Great way to end my vacation!

This was hands down one of the best concerts I've ever been to! The energy, the talent and the music was gorgeous. All of the band members were insanely talented, the lead singer Anthony has a voice unlike any other and they make the experience so beautiful and fun, they had every person at the concert dancing and wanting more songs. I recommend this concert to everyone!

M83 was a great show. It wasn't too crowded, so we got a great lawn spot and had some great beer!

M83 blew my freaking mind. They sounded incredible and the light show was amazing.

If I wanted to listen to CD I would have saved the 32 bucks and stayed in my car. They came and played the entire city 2 length no variations no extras and 2 songs from old albums. Not really worth it in my opinion for a 90 degree night, frankly wouldn't mind my money back

M83 put on a great show with awesome sound and awesome visuals!

M83 put on a fantastic show! I didn't care for the opening act but once M83 came out it was wonderful. It was a great show and I loved the lighting too.

Great show. They were good performers and their music was sick.

Amazing! They played all the songs a fan would want to hear!

amazing music and lights. not crazy about the crowd though...

Fantastic show! They sound even better live!! Great light show!! Good, clean show - good crowd (nothing intimidating or dangerous like moshing or crowd surfing).

Best concert I been to in awhile. So lively and full of happiness. The show was spectacular on how all the songs lead into one another. Played their best songs and a long list!

Really loved seeing M83 at Civic Theatre. The opening act Yacht was great! Got to hear music from multiple albums including my favorite song by them, "Dystopia". Yacht was the perfect opener! Then when M83 came out, they were unbelievable! I heard EVERY SONG I WANTED TO HEAR, including my 2 faves Midnight City and Wait!!!! I was right up front so I got great pics!! The venue was smaller and more intimate. I really loved that! You can see the show easily from anywhere in the building! I went up to the balcony at the end, and the view was great even from the back by the bar. Such a great show! I purchased a vinyl by Yacht and the new M83 record. Yacht signed mine! Really great night!!!!

M83 put on an awesome event! Their music was amazing, and, in my opinion, better in person than on the albums. The lighting setup was out of this world and put a lot of other electronic acts to shame. For most of the night, the entire dance floor was one huge party. Simply put: see this tour, or you'll wish you did.

M83 is by far one of my favorite new bands to hit America. I knew the show was going to be amazing but the band went way beyond my expectations. The band sounded identical to their CD, better in fact! They started their opening fantastically with the woman in the band coming out among midst in a mask and had laser hands. I just can't even tell you how amazing this band played, rocked, jammed and engaged the entire crowd!!!

I've seen M83 a few times, and they never disappoint! I love the energy and just how they connect to the audience. The performance was stellar, just all around awesome. I really do love M83!!!

I love M83 and they proved to be even better live! They were high energy and were very entertaining. I was impressed.

The band came with full energy onstage! love the setlist. we jump in and out all over the place. the crowd was very enthusiastic and diversity on the age as well which I like it ... As the lead singer said after the nightmare at Ultra festival 6 months back the show was a dream come true since they only played it 2 songs at the festival and now the own show even better haa! LOVE THE NEW ALBUM!

The title explains it all. Set of about 50-55 minutes + 15-20 minute encore = too short. Come on guys, where's the older stuff?

Was thrilled to see M83 on the eve of Coachella in such an intimate and cool venue like The Fox Theater in Pomona. Couldn't beat the price of the ticket for two bands. Big Black Delta opened and they were good and set the vibe for the rest of the night. Then Anthony Gonzalez and crew came out and the air crackled with energy and major bud. The sound and light treatments were stunning and kept the senses stimulated and righteously entertained. He seemed as excited as the fans were and kept thanking us! That kind of excitement and humility is rare and engenders a bond between the band and audience that makes for such a memorable show. M83 killed it!

Great performance! Great sound and energy! Would love to see them again!

I have been a fan of M83 since their first albums and was looking forward to seeing them play live. The concert at Club Nokia was a mixed bag. It was our first time there and the venue itself is below average, lots of security, standing in lines, waiting around, walking up and down stairs before you even get to the main stage. I prefer "older" venues like the Wiltern, El Rey, Orpheum etc., much less fuss and generally cheaper too. The show itself started a bit late (doors opened at 8, it was 10 before M83 went on) and the sound was too loud to the point of distortion throughout. It was also a short show, clocking in at 1 1/2 hours w/encore. So while I enjoyed hearing the band play live, the venue and sound quality brings it down from 5 to 3 stars.

My second time watching them perform. AMAAAAZING! !

I took my friend Taylor to the concert as a gift for her graduation and it was an incredible night. The band was awesome and very personable. The lead singer and the Venue Security got into a fist fight! One of the Best Concerts Ever

I have followed M83 through their Film Scores which are impressive and profound however, never seen them Live in concert! It was amazing!! BIG sound, clear but not loud to ruin hearing & feeling the base. Awesome & rewarding experience. Look forward to future events!

M83's performance was so amazing I cried, it was uplifting seeing them perform. The opening acts tennyson and yeasayer were also amazing and made every moment of this concert worth seeing.

I've been a fan of M83 for awhile, but have an entirely new respect for the band. Could not listen to any music on the drive home because nothing would satisfy our ears after hearing the beauty created by M83.

This was the second time I saw M83, and they are definitely one of my favorite bands to see live. Truly an experience.

Basically, this was one of the best shows I have ever seen in my life, if not the best. The set list was amazing. They played really well. Very tight, focused, and practiced...And the lights. I have never seen such a sick light show. I was literally speechless at the end.

The vendue was new to me - basically 1 really big room. At first I thought I would be disappointed, but l was wrong! The space was big, but once M83 started it was perfect. It felt intimate but not packed and fun to be in a bigger crowd.

M83 was fantastic! Every one of the songs they played was phenomenal.

one of the best and I have seen a lot! Alt/Synth/Rock/80's like...It was an awesome show and not to be missed!

This is one of the best concerts I have ever been to. The light show was crazy awesome, and the band play their instruments and sing so well. They actually sound like their albums, which is sometimes rare at these types of concerts. I appreciated the saxophone solos too. I would recommend this to anyone who is a big fan. It was basically a dance party. The only reason I rated this concert 4/5 stars is because I thought the first opener band was terrible and the second performer, albeit very good, was way too long. It became kind of painful to have to wait 2 hours just to hear M83. The M83 concert itself was a lot shorter than I had anticipated. I wish it had been a little longer. With that being said, I can't wait to see them again!!

Excellent show as always. Second time seeing M83 at this venue and no complaints. Show started on time and ended on time.

Everything from the light show to the quality of the vocals was superb. M83 is FANTASTIC. It felt like I was strapped into a rocket ship blasting into space while on synesthesia and while the universe exploded into color. Truly a transcendental sensory experience.

I have been wanting to see M83 for the last two years. When I found out they were coming I gathered some friends to go. They did not disappoint! The set was awesome! They played a lot of my favorite songs and weaved some of their more chill songs into the set list, which made for a great overall experience. Going from high to low to high was great. So much energy from the band and the crowd! I will definitely see them again!!

M83 was filled with energy Saturday night, and it was contagious. The lights used throughout were well thought out in terms of color combinations yet easy on the eyes, and the concert had a great overall flow; the crowd hardly died down from the mix of old and newer music. Had to take the moment in, barely picked up my phone to record, you just have to be there!

It was insane. The show, music, the lights. All epic. Best show I have been to in a long time. Highly recommend. M83 is amazing.

When arriving, preshow had started and wasn't so bad. When M83 arrived on stage it started out nicely and then before you knew it 1.5hrs later it was over. I feel as though 1.5hrs for a show is not a show. Should've been longer and not worth the ticket price.

M83 was amazing. Bob Moses was also very good. However, concert did not start until over an hour after it was supposed to start (8:10 instead of 7)

Loved m83, so glad they played some of their older stuff. What an amazing show! However we couldn't wait till opening act bob Moses got off. Their "music" was the same throbbing bass beat over and over with the other guy wailing the same phrase over and over. No thank you

This was one of the best concerts I had ever been to. M83 put on a stadium quality show at a club sized venue. This was the first time I had been to Stage AE and I don't know if the sound quality is usually as good as it was this time, but the mixing and sound quality was top notch. The vocal and musical performance by M83 was stunning. I'm so glad I came.

M83 was incredible live. Their recorded sound doesn't compare to the electricity and size of their live sound! They are true musicians and performers who put everything into their performance. They played a balanced mix of old and new material. I can't wait to see them again in the future!

Easily one of the best live shows I've ever seen! Will take every opportunity I have to see M83 live now!

I was just a casual fan of M83 before I watched them live. They were amazing!! High energy show and great lights. I enjoyed every second on it!

Absolutely amazing. I would see them again in a heartbeat.

M83 was awesome. I didn't know they had a new album out so I got to enjoy a lot of new stuff. I have been listening to Do It, Try It on repeat since the show. I will see them every time they come around. Go buy Junk.

M83 was great and the opening band Yachts was fantastic.

Fox Theatre Oakland is one of my favorite venues. Being able to see M83 there was AWESOME! What an amazing show and they sounded fantastic!

M83 does it again! Amazing show with an amazing light show.

I had no idea what to expect when purchasing tickets for this show. My boyfriend and I had never before been to an "electronic" show, and we were keeping an open mind about how the night would play out. As it happens, the show was incredible. I was afraid that the band would just stand behind a DJ sort of setup and act as hype men the entire time. In actuality, M83 is a damn good musical group who happens to have electronic elements in their music. The lighting, venue and set list were all gorgeous, and the crowd's enthusiasm was through the roof. This was literally one of the best shows I have ever been to. My date and I didn't want the show to end!!!! We were so excited to have New Orleans be the first night of the tour, and we will definitely keep an eye out to visit this band and venue again.

This was a great show. I didn't care for the opening act though

Loved the show and the venue, I would totally see them again and I will definitely be back at the Bowl again soon.

Awesome! i sat in the back with all the riff raff and it was great! i would highly recommend anyone to see a show with a band backed by the phil harmonic!

The accompaniment of the orchestra was really great!

M83's show was absolute magic, from start to finish, with video, lights, on top of the sounds of the philharmonic and the band. Plus the dual-colored dancer!!! Plus, Phantogram opened, so my god, the best concert I've ever been to.

M83 and the Hollywood orchestra were amazing! what an experience to see this show. There were 3 surprise guests and so many amazing songs and visuals. a must see!

Phantogram opened for them,and they were great!!! I was surprised that the concert started exactly at 7, I usually find myself waiting a couple of minutes. M83 was sooo amazing! I loved all of their songs, I had chills when they started playing intro. The lighting was great, everything was great! Like I said, BEST CONCERT I'VE BEEN TO!

What a fantastic show. Layers upon layers of awesomeness. The very adult crowd seemed to be more interested in watching the show than holding their cellphones in the air. Very refreshing.