ALT-J and Portugal. The Man on their The Dream tour in Orem, UT, on April 7th, 2022.
Last month, I was given the opportunity to photograph alternative rock bands ALT-J and Portugual. The Man at the UCCU Center in Orem, UT on the tour named for the former band's latest album - The Dream. It was a really great time for me - ALT-J and Portugal the Man didn't just put on a show - they put on an experience.
Portugal. The Man played some of their hits like "Feel it Still," "Live In The Moment," and "What, Me Worry?" along with covers such as "For Whom The Bell Tolls," by Metallica, "In Bloom," by Nirvana, and "I Want You (She's So Heavy)," by The Beatles. It was a smokey and dark stage, lit by mainly big screen filled with glitchy VHS videos of the crowd and the band throughout the set, along with words like "SLCPUNK," "LONG LIVE VELOUR," "YOUR FAVORITE BAND FAVORITE BANDS," and more.
ALT-J's set was utterly incredible. Their stage had a screen surrounding them, like a cage, and each member had a section to himself. Lights and more drifted across the screen, creating such a beautiful and magical atmosphere I've never experienced at a concert before. At once point, rain appeared on the screens and water began to fill up the screens until it seemed as if ALT-J were playing underwater. This was certainly a "You had to be there," kind of show.
They played some of their hits like "Left Hand Free," "In Cold Blood," and "Breezeblocks," along with some new tracks of their latest album, The Dream, such as "Hard Drive Gold," and "Philadelphia." They were fantastic.
Attending this tour, getting to photograph these bands together was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. I had a great time, and both bands did such an amazing job. I'll be thinking of this night for a very long time.
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