Atlanta Frank Ocean Concert Review: Tuning In to Channel Orange

Sorry for the delay, but as I promised, I am writing to give you the review for the July 22, Frank Ocean concert in Atlanta, GA.

8:21 pm       Center Stage    Atlanta, GA

The line is wrapped around the building with people from all walks of life waiting to see Frank Ocean—there were “hipsters”, the funky and flashy, the live and laid back, and those hoping to hear more about the latest "coming out" news surrounding the Channel Orange crooner. Upon entering Atlanta’s, Center Stage, there was a DJ playing the hottest tracks on the radio and people dancing (you know there’s always one person dancing like their life depends on it J). As me and my college roommate sat waiting for the concert to begin, we started going through our predetermined playlist we hoped he would perform. Before we knew it, the lights dimmed.

9:30 pm

Every emotion that evokes excitement could be felt in the small, intimate venue. Frank came on stage and opened with Prince’s, “When You Were Mine” followed by his most famous song, “Novacane,” “Thinking About You,” and others. The overly excited and engaging crowd was great, Frank Ocean was genius, and the live band was the cherry on top. I believe Frank Ocean is one of the most talented songwriters of today’s time and apparently the hundreds of people that were at the concert thought so too.

My favorite songs performed were “Novacane,” “Super RichKids,” “Sweet Life,” and undoubtedly, “Pyramids.” I think it is safe to say that everyone was hoping he would do “Pink Matter” (hey…he was in Atlanta, home of 3 Stacks. It would’ve been perfect! But I digress). The show was nothing short of brilliant and spectacular. He closed the show with an awkwardly placed cover of a song he wrote for Beyonce, “I Miss U.”

11:40 pm

My throat is sore from screaming, but I don't care. The crowd piles into the lobby and I walk away happily unsatisfied, but all in all I really enjoyed the show and the atmosphere. Even though he didn’t do my favorite songs, “Sierra Leone” and “Pink Matter”, this is a concert I will never forget!