Pentatonix at Avicii Arena, Stockholm, thoughts on the tour finale
Got the final show of the tour in Stockholm last Sunday. Mixed feelings overall.
The pure a cappella moments were genuinely stunning. That is what Pentatonix does best, and when they focused on that, it really showed.
But the drums felt far too prominent this time. The show opened with very heavy percussion that almost buried the vocalists completely, and the drum solo in the middle of the show felt oddly out of place for a group whose biggest strength is the human voice.
The group also seemed a bit tired, which is completely understandable for the final show of a tour, but it did affect the energy and connection with the audience. Some moments where they tried to excite the crowd felt slightly mechanical. We also saw them in Reykjavik three years ago, which was also the final show of a tour, interestingly enough, and that concert had noticeably more spark.
One practical gripe: they kept encouraging people in the seated sections to stand up. I specifically bought a seated ticket because I am so old I actually want to sit, and anyone who has been in those sections probably knows how that usually goes.
Still very glad I went, mainly because of those pure a cappella songs.
Has anyone else noticed the drums becoming more prominent on recent tours?