Muse
Frontman Matt Bellamy unleashed his signature falsetto howl during Muse's first of three nights at Staples Center, captivating the crowd with an extended set list of old and new.
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Muse
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Chris Godley After an urgent rendition of “Hysteria,” from 2003’s Absolution, an inverted pyramid composed of numerous video screens descended from the stage ceiling like a spaceship.
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Muse
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Chris Godley Bassist Christopher Wolstenholme, who took over lead vocals a few times throughout the evening, set the place for the dynamic, grandiose rock show.
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Muse
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Chris Godley Frontman Matt Bellamy led the crowd through sing-alongs during “Time Is Running Out” and encore number “Starlight,” but said very little – and the few terse comments he did make were almost unintelligible through his accent.
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Muse
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Chris Godley Although Muse’s live shows are not necessarily contingent on anything but surging renditions of their beloved albums, the band seems aware that an innovative and compelling visual component is what can ascend a rock group to the next level.
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Muse
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Chris Godley The band members, particularly frontman Matt Bellamy, continually engaged with the technology and lights the band brought onstage.