Muse & Technology

(Bellamy's keytar).
As evidenced by such live performances, every Muse concert is a spectacle to behold in awe. Their more recent concerts have featured towering skyscrapers that house the members of the band until their performance. A flashing display of lights and breathtakingly large eyeballs fall from the sky during the concert. Bellamy himself manifests a microphone, a Grand piano, a "keytar", and five different electric guitars during a single show (Bellamy, Wolstenholme, and Howard). The technology put into each show is remarkable.

Remarkably, hours of preparation are placed into each show. Hundreds of roadies and workers are recruited to merely set up the stage and ferry the instruments (Morden). The dazzling light show and numerous instruments require hours of work. Muse dedicates hours of their time to aid in the pre-show setup (Bellamy, Wolstenholme, and Howard). In essence, Muse utilizes color, sound, and vivid imagery to convey the quintessential performance to the audience. Muse stratifies their concert experience by incorporating a variety of audience interactions. For example, Muse releases enormous eye balls towards the closing of their set list for the audience floor members to enjoy.


(Eyeballs released during a performance).
Although the technological experience may seem standard, Muse's ability to incorporate a vast diversity of instruments and influences sets the standard for other groups. For example, in writing the lyrics for an album, Bellamy reads novels written by politicians and other prominent figures for inspiration (Morden). Bellamy is able to incorporate a complete spectrum of meanings and verses into each song he composes. As Bellamy stated,

It sounds strange, but I'm not sure where some of our song ideas come from. Obviously, they emanate from somewhere deep within me, but sometimes even I don't understand how I come up with them, and to be honest, I really don't want to find out. I'm afraid that if I figure out the answer, the ideas might stop flowing (“Muse Biography”).

Despite his reluctance to derive what his lyrics stand for, Bellamy is able to incorporate a wide variety of topics into his masterpieces. The band’s advanced technology and stellar live capabilities set Muse apart from other musical groups. It is this diversity that enables the trio to excel.