Muse, TD Garden Boston, MA 04/10/2019

Muse's Simulation Theory Tour came to Boston's TD Garden last night. It was big. It was loud. And it was a blast! The opening act was Walk The Moon. They performed well and I enjoyed their set. They are known for their hit Shut Up and Dance. When Muse came on I felt like I had entered the movie Tron. Matthew Bellamy was sporting his neon flashing eye gear and behind him were stage performers who were in lighted costumes as robots. This concert wasn't just music. It was performance art. A show of mesmerizing visuals and hard rocking sound. The concept of this tour is alternate realities in the digital world. There was a mini stage set out further in front of the main stage which Matthew frequently came on to. The audience really got pumped when the band performed Uprising. For me, rock doesn't get any better than their 2006 single, Supermassive Black Hole. It is amazing to hear live. From the new album we heard Thought Contagion as well as the inspirational, gospel like Dig Down. Matthew Bellamy is definitely one of the best and most creative guitar players. And I dare you not to listen to him on Madness and not be reminded of the late, great Jimi Hendrix. Every one of their singles that I am a fan of they did it justice such as Time Is Running Out. There is so much yearning in Matthew's voice in the beautiful Starlight. Of course this band has 2 other members. Chris Wolstenholme on bass was fierce and Dominic Howard on drums made us feel the beat to our very cores. You know you are at a spectacular show when near the end a giant half human robot creature is on stage trying to grab the lead singer. Last night was what rock concerts need to be.