‘Lights In The Sky’ Over Inglewood, CA
Nine Inch Nails played an insanely raucous yet beautiful show at The Forum in Inglewood, CA to close out the first leg of their Lights in the Sky Over North America Tour. I am very pleased to inform that I was invited to photograph the show by the man himself, none other than Trent Reznor. Without going into too many manic details, I received an email from TR earlier this week asking if I would like to come out to see the show. My intense skepticism wouldn’t let me believe that it was really him … but after a short volley of emails with Trent and his assistant, I managed to secure a photo pass to take pics of the show last night. Here are are some of my pics:
I cannot tell you how awesome it was to be up close to the action like I was last night. It was truly an amazing experience, one that I won’t soon forget. The show itself was just … beautiful. I cannot think of a word that so adequately expresses what I saw last night. Sonically, the show was as hard-hitting as ever but visually … I was stunned into silence. The Ghosts portion of the show was riveting … and seeing Nine Inch Nails put down most of their electronic instruments in lieu of more traditional instruments (a stand-up bass, xylophone, etc.) was just remarkable. I will never fully be able to comprehend the level of talent that Trent Reznor and his band bring to the stage night after night, month after month, year after year. Folks, TR has been doing this stuff for about 20 years now … and he hasn’t lost a damn thing. In fact, having seen many NIN shows thruout the ’90s, I contend that he has only gotten better. Truly, this show is amazing. I have to extend my deepest appreciation and thanks to both Trent and his assistant Brett for taking such amazing care of me last night. A million times, thank you!!
In the crowd I got to meet Pink readers Nathan and Stacy, who I got to take a photo with:
As well as some lovely ladies who yelled out to me from the stands. It was really great meeting all of you :)
People, I must urge you to try and see this show when NIN comes back to the US for the second leg of the tour in November, December. It is an experience you don’t want to miss. I know for sure that I will be seeing it at least one more time, maybe two. Click HERE to find out if the boys will be coming your way in the coming months.
This afternoon, I will be at the Paramount Studios Lot for the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards. I’m not sure what to expect when I get there but I know that MTV is going to turn that mother out as they do year after year. Will Britney Spears surprise us all by performing? I guess we’ll find out in just a few short hours …
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September 7th, 2008 at 11:18 am
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September 7th, 2008 at 11:19 am
I was there last night,but somewhere at the top. It was my first NIN show,and I was absolutely stunned. The visuals were so innovative and genius. I cant believe you got the photo pass fromt Trent himself. AMAZING!
September 7th, 2008 at 11:29 am
wasn’t the show great? i can tell by the photos you lucky duck! i was fortunate to attend the houston show, and let me just say that standing 10 hours in the rain and getting crushed against the rail was well worth the 2+ hours of NIN. The light show could be it’s own show really. Hope you enjoyed it!
September 7th, 2008 at 11:33 am
The pics are pretty good
September 7th, 2008 at 11:36 am
How does one just get an e-mail from TR?? As a very long time fan on NIN I am insanely jealous….you are one lucky guy! So… did you get to hang with him and the band? Details, we want details! :)
I saw them in Toronto in August for the 4th time and it was just amazing… can’t wait to see them again in November!
September 7th, 2008 at 11:43 am
The pictures are really nice and mad props on getting close enough to take them, kiddo. Also, congrats on getting the invite from Reznor himself, I know you’re a big fan.
September 7th, 2008 at 12:22 pm
That’s so rad for you, Trent!! The pics are awesome! What an amazing experience! LOVE the pic of JMJ!
September 7th, 2008 at 12:22 pm
I am a proud proud mama right now. Congratulations Trent!
September 7th, 2008 at 12:27 pm
what a great experience. TR is just so awesome to his fans!
September 7th, 2008 at 12:55 pm
I went to this concert last night and have always been NIN fan. This was my FIRST concert EVER and I’m 21 and let me tell you I think it’s going to be really hard to top this concert. I’m still amazed by the sick show Trent put on!!!
September 7th, 2008 at 1:03 pm
so effing jealous….
September 7th, 2008 at 1:09 pm
That show was FANTASTIC. I totally agree.
September 7th, 2008 at 1:13 pm
Those pix are tremendous, Trent. The other Trent was very smart to invite you.
xok
September 7th, 2008 at 1:56 pm
Speaking of Trent’s assistant Brett – slightly disturbing, yet the sexiest thing I’ve ever seen:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYhMgb9rVAQ
September 7th, 2008 at 2:54 pm
omg – i was there in the pit last night and it was so awesome – i totally thought of you because the first time i ever read pink is the new blog, you were talking about nin and i have been checking back and getting info on them here – only!!! you rock trent – almost as much as the sexy man beast that is the reznor himself!!!!
September 7th, 2008 at 3:23 pm
so, what’s his email address?!?!
KIDDING!
wow…you are SOOOO lucky! how amazing, and i’m so jealous. as are lots of others out there, i’m sure. but you totally, totally deserve it for sharing your love of tr and nin so often. i still crack up thinking of your story of how you met him at the movies. love it. i’m happy for you. good going! thanks for sharing the pictures.
September 7th, 2008 at 3:54 pm
Hey those are some amazing pics. What kind of camera did you use?
September 7th, 2008 at 4:20 pm
Holy mother of Tom Cruise, I am RIDICULOUSLY JEALOUS.
September 7th, 2008 at 4:34 pm
Trent, Some of those pictures are amazingly fantastic! Like they are all good but some are AMAZING
September 7th, 2008 at 4:48 pm
Wow, Trent, I am so jealous! Being a new fan (I sent ya pictures from their Edmonton show) I am still just amazed at seeing (and hearing) their talent.
What an honor that you were invited by THE Trent Reznor…wow. I am dying with jealousy. I have a mad mad crush on him….he is so sexy, and raw, and, well, you know all of this I am sure.
Keep up the good work, and if you’re ever in Alberta, and a girl jumps ya….it was me. Lucky bastard.
September 7th, 2008 at 4:49 pm
OMFG!! You are sooo lucky!!! Did you get to hang backstage with him????
September 7th, 2008 at 6:20 pm
The forth and fifth ones down are my faves.
September 7th, 2008 at 6:47 pm
You are such a lucky duck!! Great pictures and what an opportunity just to get a photo pass by the God, that is Mr. Trent Reznor. Though I am bummed I missed out on the first leg of the tour, I can’t wait to see them in Dec. in Vegas!!!! Are you still planning to go to the Vegas show as well, you lucky Trent you!?!?
September 7th, 2008 at 6:47 pm
Trent – I am so very happy for you (and maybe a tad jealous-wink) that you got invited by the MAN himself to take pics!!! Your pics are FAB! Wasn’t the show amazing? I saw the show in Philly on 8/29 and it simply was awesome. Like you said, the Ghosts part was astounding and I was speecheless – I loved seeing Trent play the other instruments on stage and the visuals were fantastic. I was on the floor and I had the best time. He is just on fire and does get better and better; Trent Reznor is just brilliant…and so are you! I love your site. I visit it everyday…totally makes my day. SMOOCHES and OMG if you actually met Trent and spoke with him, you better post it. I have to live through you my friend :)
September 7th, 2008 at 6:52 pm
TR is just so awesome to his fans! A couple of days ago I saw his profile with nice pics on ‘ric h ki ss.co m’. It’s a professional site. He has pics, blog and friend circle there. And more he’s a certified millionaire. Is he single now? Just curious.
September 7th, 2008 at 7:30 pm
Green with Envy!
I saw NIN in Calgary a month ago and still think about how amazing it was. Totally worth the 6 hour drive!!
Love love love, T
September 7th, 2008 at 7:46 pm
Not fair! I didn’t even see you! I moshed so hard last night, I’m still sore form today. Emotion… That’s one of the plethora of words that could be used to describe last night’s show… I was sandwiched between 4 big, heavy men covered in sweat (very amazing people- almost every NIN fan is a genuinely nice and wonderful person). I almost passed out in the middle of March Of The Pigs from the perpetual constriction, but these guys- complete strangers- started moshing to help open a space for me to breathe… Trent Reznor, Robin Finck, and Josh Freese… Wow… Oh, and Trent on the Marimba… Fuck… ME = SPEECHLESS (and extremely sore)
Devout pinkisthenewblog fan,
Jazzy x]]]
September 7th, 2008 at 7:53 pm
you took some amazing pictures! great job!
September 7th, 2008 at 8:16 pm
oh, and I decided to marinate in the shirt that was drenched in water infused by a little bit of Trent’s saliva from his water bottle…
Great pictures btw… Mine were of poor quality… x(
September 7th, 2008 at 11:23 pm
Would you be able to provide a link to all your photos either here or at the NIN.com forums?
September 8th, 2008 at 2:29 am
Glad to see you had a fun time <3
September 8th, 2008 at 6:12 am
i LOVE trent reznor!!! i am SO jealous of you getting a personal email from TR & asking for pics to be taken – looking at your pics gave me goosebumps!! absolutely awesome!!!!! wish they were comin near me for their tour :( damn the bad luck! :(
September 8th, 2008 at 8:26 am
trent, i had the pleasure of making it to the oakland show, the one before inglewood. it would have been awesome if we were at the same show!! but i’m glad you got to be so close up in an amazing show. the show was one of the most badass i’ve ever been to. glad you got to go!!!
September 8th, 2008 at 10:26 am
Trent!! I saw you ! Wasn’t that the most excellent show ever? You were right in front of me and i was trying to get your attention but you were totally in awe of Le Rez! Great pics!!! My friend had the camera and she had to get rescued from the pit so i only got shotty camera phone pics. I would love you even more if you could email me some of yours or link us up to share :)
I”m still soo highhhhhh from it all :)
September 8th, 2008 at 1:01 pm
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September 9th, 2008 at 8:58 am
A photo pass, I am insanely jealous!!!
What camera were you using?
April 29th, 2009 at 7:15 pm
Brett the dancing man backstage. So that’s who it was!
And what’s this about meeting him at a movie? Which one was it? LITS was amazing! I hope to see a Ghosts tour in a more intimate setting. NIN can go away for a while, TR can have babies or plastic surgery (please don’t) or whatever then come back and do the Ghosts tour with family in tow