God, that video just gave me goosebumps - especially after the audience stopped singing and the music started. And the expression on Gackt's face.... I really had to swallow past a very large lump in my throat when the tears started running down his face.
The love he feels for his fans is almost palpable, as is the unconditional love his fans have for him. Such a tight bond between artist and audience is something I have only rarely seen in our times in the western culture, and this makes such a moment all the more precious. It gives the music meaning far beyond that of entertainment and commercialism. This is about emotions and passion, and that is why he is so extraordinary. He sings for his fans, not only for himself.
It is incredible to see an artist moved to tears by his audience, just as he always moves us to tears with his songs, and the emotion and passion he displays during his performances.
I have only known him for a comparatively short time, but already he means more to me than almost any other musician I have ever listened to. The knowledge that I have been unaware of such beauty for so many years is almost painful, but thanks to you lovely people I can now experience all those wonderful moments of the past, and hopefully many more in the future.
That was honestly one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen.
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Date: 2008-09-13 04:16 pm (UTC)The love he feels for his fans is almost palpable, as is the unconditional love his fans have for him. Such a tight bond between artist and audience is something I have only rarely seen in our times in the western culture, and this makes such a moment all the more precious. It gives the music meaning far beyond that of entertainment and commercialism. This is about emotions and passion, and that is why he is so extraordinary. He sings for his fans, not only for himself.
It is incredible to see an artist moved to tears by his audience, just as he always moves us to tears with his songs, and the emotion and passion he displays during his performances.
I have only known him for a comparatively short time, but already he means more to me than almost any other musician I have ever listened to. The knowledge that I have been unaware of such beauty for so many years is almost painful, but thanks to you lovely people I can now experience all those wonderful moments of the past, and hopefully many more in the future.
That was honestly one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen.