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Descriptive Essay On Lynyrd Skynynd

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I have not been to many concerts in my life, so I did not know what to expect when I went to see Lynyrd Skynyrd in concert last month. A few years ago, I saw Celine Dion in concert and was very impressed by her beautiful stage, the infallible theatrics of her performers, and the wardrobe changes. I expected the Lynyrd Skynyrd concert to be similar, but it was nothing like that at all. Concerts can vary in considerable ways; everything from the stage set up, performance, and the audience can completely change the concert goers experience.
The Celine Dion concert had a very elaborate stage with beautiful props and decorations. Each seemed to magically change to match every new song she sang. I was expecting a comparable lay out at the Lynyrd Skynyrd concert. Their concert, however, was just the opposite. While waiting for Lynyrd Skynyrd to perform, I noticed that the stage was sparse and unimpressive. The only thing that really caught my eye was a baby grand piano on the left side of the stage. The other items on stage were just typical musical instruments that you would expect to see at any rock concert. The only thing that changed throughout the concert was a cheap backdrop that would occasionally change to fit the song.
As Celine came out on stage and started to perform her first song, everything was choreographed perfectly. Celine, her band, and her backup dancers, impeccably executed each song. The Las Vegas style influence on her show was undeniable. Obviously, she and

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