The Ed Sheeran Experience
Ed Sheeran live in San Jose wasn’t just a concert, but an experience. A musical experience unlike any other.
Regular concert goers might find his minimalist set-up odd. Just Sheeran, his guitars and his loop machine. He doesn’t need a drummer, a pianist or a bass player. He creates it all with the sounds he makes on his guitar and his own voice. It’s unbelievable! Watch him layer different tracks of the song “You Need Me, I Don’t Need You” below, in an exclusive performance for The Live Room.
Some may think using a loop machine is easy, but how Sheeran utilizes this musical tool will blow your mind! He creates the whole track on stage by beatboxing, playing on the strings of his guitar and using his voice. It’s mesmerizing to watch and if you blink you might miss your favorite beat getting laid down or how he harmonizes with his own voice.
The Ed Sheeran experience doesn’t stop with the magic of the loop machine, but goes deeper into the head of Sheeran as the concert progresses. Afire Love is about his grandfather and how Alzheimer’s changed his life. The lyrics give you chills, but it was more than that. Sheeran asked the entire arena to refrain from singing along or making any sound, while he performed this song. Because of the personal nature, the crowd respected his wishes and fell silent until the end. It was the most intimate experience one could have at a concert. This moment was so personal and powerful; it seemed you and Sheeran were the only two people in the arena.
The more you learn about Sheeran the more you feel he really understands the world we live in. Sheeran is a Millennial through and through. He knows who he is, what he is about and isn’t afraid to tell his own story. He got his start in the United Kingdom as a YouTuber who still hasn’t forgotten his humble beginnings. Sheeran’s an artist that is very involved in his own social media channels, which is rare for stars on the rise. On his YouTube channel, he vlogs while on tour and has even uploaded an entire concert, making it accessible to fans worldwide.
Some may describe him as a cross between Justin Timberlake and Jason Mraz, but you really can’t compare Sheeran to anyone because he’s so unique. From the way he creates his music to his social media persona, Sheeran is a breathe of fresh air in an often stale Top 40 radio playlist.
Who else has ever been a puppet in their own music video? Check him out if you haven’t heard of him!
