Bjork is a legend. This much is true. And every legendary artist needs a legendary venue. So, last night, the experimental maverick took to the stage at London’s Royal Albert Hall for a gig of impressive proportions. Backed by strings for a two part gig – the Aurora Orchestra accompanied her through the ‘Vulnicura Strings’ portion of the show, as well as the more esoteric, career-spanning second act – it was one heck of an evening, according to fans, and not just because of Bjork’s amazing headdresses and UV costuming.
That’s also despite the nightmare queues outside the venue, which spun some fans out. Like Peter here:
The queues outside the Royal Albert Hall for #bjork don't even come close to the beer queues at Massive Attack in Bristol! pic.twitter.com/R5ig3kAbcH
— Peter Martin (@2dividedbyzero) September 21, 2016
Briony was also a bit concerned.
Not sure the Royal Albert Hall thought through ticketing arrangements for Bjork. Show to start in 2 mins, hundreds of people still outside.. pic.twitter.com/D4MptXqMoR
— Briony Robinson (@briony_robinson) September 21, 2016
But everyone got in. Phew.
Finally inside Royal Albert Hall to see Bjork after le queue of DEATH. #bjork pic.twitter.com/UO7ZxKIFM2
— Jennifer Carey (@JenniferCarey01) September 21, 2016
And then out came the queen herself, in a ‘jellyfish’ dress. Which is something we can’t quite see Beyonce ever doing.
Watching Bjork in a fluorescent jellyfish dress, play the Royal Albert Hall with an orchestra and a black light show is boss level steampunk
— Anna Rafferty (@raffers) September 21, 2016
Patrick knew he was seeing more than a gig. He was seeing art.
@bjork at Royal Albert Hall = Artistry at its finest
— Patrick Sullivan (@paddyosolivan) September 21, 2016
And Gareth noticed that it wasn’t just the crowd who was overwhelmed by the majesty of the evening, it was Bjork too.
https://twitter.com/Garry_Parry/status/778722103101050881
Bjork plays again on Saturday night (September 24) at Hammersmith Eventim Apollo. If you’re emotionally ready, that is.