What's Wrong With Me?

I download their soundtracks on iTunes
I watch them on the Bravo network
I like the book Blue Ocean Strategy because it analyzes them
I bought the book The Spark because of them
They even came to Atlanta last month
I subscribe to their newsletters
And Franco Dragone is my hero

But I have never been to a Cirque Du Soleil show.

What's wrong with me?

Comments

[Jarrett Stevens]

Everything is wrong with you Ben
You have NO excuse.
Tickets were HALF OFF the 2 weeks they were in town!

I went for the first time a couple weeks back and was BLOWN AWAY.
I wrote about it here :: http://www.nuvement.com/2009/02/20/i-hope-that-heaven-is-a-good-as-cirque-de-soleil/

[scott hodge]

their show "ka" was one of the most amazing things i've ever seen in my life. worth a trip to vegas just to see it.

[Kent Shaffer]

It's the Benjamins. Their shows are expensive.

[Ben Arment]

the 'ka' soundtrack is amazing. i would go just for the sounds...

and jarrett, you are no help at all =)

kent, i'm also the guy who goes for front row u2 tix though...

[Ted Egly]

"Ka" is unbelievable. I would see it again if I could.

Ben, you are missing out my friend!

[Aaron]

if you're into their music, you MUST go to a show. it's incredible to see/watch/hear all the music live - as the show happens, in sync with every move. their musicians are amazing.

the show at downtown disney (orlando) is backed by a smallish music group (no more than 10 - 15...at least that i could see).

[gail]

i'm totally going to start becoming one of those people that doesn't go to shows but instead spends the money on upping their cd/dvd collection.
in all honesty, i went to a patti griffin/emmilou harris concert a few weeks ago and was so disappointed.
i'm rethinking my philosphy on experience (concerts, conferences and the like). throwing hard cash on the line and being disappointed is something i loathe. and i'm sad to say, this past year i've been disappointed by most of my experiences.

[Ben Arment]

gail i'll have to start sending you some good music recommendations =)

[Brad Zimmerman]

Amazing shows, I have seen La Nouba 3 times and went to Las Vegas and saw Mystere.

Besides my brother living in Vegas Cirque is the only reason to go there!

[Tally Wilgis]

Ben,
They're in Baltimore this month. Get on a plane. :)

[Jonathan Napier]

Ben,

I saw the KA show in Vegas and it absolutely blew my mind. I wish our services at Dulles could engage the fascination and imagination on a level that even approaches that. You must go and make it happen. It would change the way you approach West Coast Catalyst.

[gail]

i like patti griffin.
thankyouverymuch.
but will gladly accept all attempts at making me cool.

[mike foster]

i saw mystere about 7 years ago...i was bored stiff...havent been back to another cirque show since...i loved blue man though...you should definitely go...but it looks like you should see ka :)

[Wes H.]

Just got back from Vegas and saw the "Love" show (Beatles music) It was amazing.

I have also seen the Orlando show.

Both shows are worth every penny.

TV/DVD doesn't accurately represent what both shows are like live.

Especially the 'Love' show. The way they manage the show in the round is amazing. (Using curtains to divide the theater into small(er) sections at certain points during the show.)

The sound design was excellent as well (speakers built into the seats)

Go see a show, Ben!

[Jon]

So which album of theirs do you like best? I've been wanting to get one, but it's hard to know where to start...

[Jay Brock @ The Sex Rev]

Blame it on the economy!

[Heredes]

Wow bro ... I've done all of the above .. but have seen 9 different shows! Big time fan .. get your act together quick! :)

-Heredes