The Celestial Vaults
Here at the Florence + the Machine Fan Club, we believe your voice and opinions are extremely important in order to connect with the band on a deeper level. The Flows have always been creative (as described by Florence herself) and this is your space to show that in any from you like.
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Florence + the Machine in Athens - Fan Review
It was a story which we were part of, all of us, they were the main role, and in the centre of it all, was she. She stole us from the rest of the world, released our souls and led us through a fairytale.
An account of Florence + the Machine playing at the Herodion Theatre, Athens.
Anticipation filled the arena. We waited for the house lights to dim; we waited for Florence and her machine. They took to the stage one by one like ink filling an empty page, like colours filling an empty canvas. It was a beautiful sight. Each of them dressed as if out of a picture book, taking their place by their instruments, as they have done so many times before. Then from the shadows, behind the stage, she emerged, looking like a pixy, a nymph of the forest. At first, we were taken by the beauty and perfection of the characters before us and when the music started, the drums began to beat and the harp began to strum, but when she began to sing, that is when we were taken in. That is when we transported.
(c) Lillie Eiger
It was a story which we were part of, all of us, they were the main role, and in the centre of it all, was she. She stole us from the rest of the world, released our souls and led us through a fairytale. Through her inspiring music, her positive energy. She freed us and united us. We were united by music. United by a passion for movement, a passion for life. It was captivating to watch her twirling and leaping and seamlessly floating across the stage with endless energy as she illustrated the stories she told us, through her mesmerising and haunting voice. It was enchanting to hear her flawless notes and inspiring to listen to her lyrics from the gentleness of Patricia to the power and strength we felt throughout Dog Days.
(c) Lillie Eiger
In the dim light, surrounded by strangers, we were sent on various journeys, from imagining nymphs in peaceful forests to Celtic warriors galloping on horseback. We were a new race created, a race made up of imperfect people led by the spirit of a child. The spirit of a child, dressed in a purple gown, her feet bare and her flaming hair wild. She asked us if we trusted her and we did, we really did. She healed us by sharing her pain and love and joy. With every touch, with every movement and every note, she gave us strength and she shared her energy. Seeing this British band perform live was something that shall never be forgotten by myself or anybody else in that arena.
For one night everyone present was shown real magic, could feel real magic and for one night everyone believed. Thank you for that Florence and the Machine.
By Kalypso Panagiotou
Philip Ebbrell - Ethereal Sketches
Artist Phil Ebbrell captures the fluidity and drama of Florence + the Machine’s live shows beautifully in his sketches from the London O2 Arena shows (High As Hope Tour, Nov 2019).
Florence Welch is known for her dreamy stage presence and flowing movements as she leaps and glides throughout Florence + the Machine’s live shows. We recently received a submission from Philip, an artist who is particularly drawn to sketching artists during their performances, capturing the fluidity and drama of the ‘High As Hope’ tour beautifully. The weaving interconnections of each line, together with the chaotic markings and bold colourings are a testament to the ferocity of each live show, captured beautifully in each sketch.
Take a look below:
You can check out more of his work at his Instagram account https://www.instagram.com/surrey_dreamtimes/
If you would like to be featured in the ‘Celestial Vaults’, please fill in the form on this page for consideration. We’d love to see your creativity, hear your stories, and anything else you may have!