My Chemical Freak -- My Chemical Romance, All The Time! -- My Chemical Romance MIkey Way Gerard Way Frank Iero Ray Toro Bob Bryar MCR My Chem Leathermouth Skeleton Crew S//C The Umbrella Academy

By Olivia

So I left my house at around 5:30. We got to the train at 6. We made good time since it was practically the end of rush hour and we got there at 6:45.

We get there and we get our bags checked, get merch, and whatnot. [I got the Toro shirt and the Mikey Fuckin Way shirt, which is the best thing in existence. haha.] We get to our seats, which weren’t horrible. I mean, they weren’t the best, but what can you do? We tried to get down onto the floor, but there was no possible and reasonable way. Haha. So we stayed in our area.

Drive By comes on at around 7:30. They were… Drive By. They’re alright. Not the best of bands, but whatever. They were good.

TAKING BACK SUNDAY! You know how much I love TBS and Matt Rubano and Adam Lazzara. They were awesome, as usual. They played a new song or two [Honestly, I don't remember anything about TBS
During one song, Adam starting singing during the bridge "Irreplaceable" by Beyonce. Haha. It was excellent.
Adam was talking about when My Chem called them up to ask them to open for them at Madison Square Garden and Adam was like, "Man... That's not a funny joke." Haha.
They played [In no order]:
What’s It Feel Like To Be A Ghost?
Liar
MakeDamnSure
Error:Operator
Spin
Set Phasers To Stun
A Decade Under the Influence
Cute Without the E (I think they played this. Haha. I’m not entirely sure.]

So they leave, and I’m stoked for My Chem. So we wait a half hour and they come on.
Oh My God.

They were better than ever. I was amazed. Their intro was basically “Stay” but they didn’t go into that. [which was disappointing. I was so getting into it. Haha.] It went into “Give ‘Em Hell, Kid”. Amazing.

They played [IN NO ORDER. Their set was amazing and I wish I had the exact set list.]:
Give ‘Em Hell, Kid
Dead!
This Is How I Disappear
Sharpest Lives
Welcome to the Black Parade [which was dedicated to this little kid named Mika, I believe. It was so sweet. Haha.]
I Don’t Love You
House of Wolves [Gerard was howling before it. Haha. It was excellent.]
Mama
My Way Home Is Through You [Which was dedicated to LynZ. I had a little spaz attack. Haha.]
Sleep
Famous Last Words
You Know What They Do To Guys Like Us In Prison
I’m Not Okay
Headfirst for Halos [OH MY GOD!]
Cemetery Drive
Cancer
Desert Song
Helena

Frank didn’t seem like himself. He didn’t move much. He just kinda… played. Haha. Knowing him, he was probably sick. Haha. But he did have a Jersey on at the end that said “Iero” on the back. Haha.
Gerard was ya know… Gerard. Being great at what he does. Totally owning the stage.
Ray was amazing. I’ve never seen him so into a performance. Haha. He took a picture of the crowd with his camera “which he loves very very much” according to Gerard. Haha.
Mikey was active, which scared me. Someone finally pressed the “on” button. Actually, this is the first time I’ve seen him play since February. The other two shows he didn’t play.
Bob was amazing, as usual. His hair is nice and long. He should never cut it.

Highlights.
- The Desert Song. Absolutely amazing live. The little blue lights surrounded the place from people’s cell phones. It was beautiful.
- Welcome to the Black Parade. In the very beginning, Gerard didn’t sing and it was only the crowd. It was amazing.
- Famous Last Words. That part after the guitar solo “I see you lying next to me…”. That part always gets me. The whole crowd sang it and it was spectacular.
- Gerard picking Mikey up and walking him across the stage. Hahahahaha.
- The Wave. Gerard said he only did it once before and it was in Europe. So he wanted to compare a NY Wave to a UK wave. Haha. He told everyone to sit down and then Ray said they should be standing. Gerard said, “Well… We’ll make it more dramatic.” Haha.
- Gerard telling us the story about how he came to see the Smashing Pumpkins with Mikey.
- Gerard dedicating “My Way Home Is Through You” to LynZ. I just love when he mentions his wife. Haha.
- Two rows in front of me was this girl who was alone for most of the night. Then, during “Famous Last Words”, her friend that was with her before came running back and they held onto each other, screaming the words together. I just love that. MCR brings people together and that’s just amazing.
- Every single one of Ray’s guitar solos. They’re absolutely stunning and just… wow. He’s so talented and amazing.

So after “Helena” the lights went back on. And we left. We found Tatiana and her mom. We took a train home and we got back at around 12:45. I’m still tired, but nothing was more amazing than that show.

I just couldn’t stop thinking about how proud I was. They were playing Madison Square Garden. MADISON SQUARE GARDEN. One of the biggest arenas in the US. And they were playing there! I’m just… so proud. They’ve grown so much since I first heard of them. And I’m so proud.
But I’m definitely going to miss them while they’re on their break. But they need it. It’s definitely a well-deserved break.

That was my night. I’m trying to upload some videos and I’ll post pictures eventually. =]

xo-olivia

Taken from LJ