The duo stood silent with masks smoking for a few seconds before Joseph leapt off stage. The end of “No Chances” brought on the first major stunts, as the eyes of their ski masks began to smoke. The band’s second number presented the first major departure from studio music, as singer Tyler Joseph played an acoustic guitar for the chorus of “No Chances.”Īnother guarantee at any twenty one pilots show is a variety of stunts. One thing that’s a guarantee at any twenty one pilots show is that you’ll hear versions of songs that are different from what you’ll hear on their albums.

A keen eye with knowledge of the stories embedded within twenty one pilots music might suspect he’s under the control of the bishops of Dema-especially since the song was followed by a Dema commercial featuring zombified people talking about how they can’t escape. This was a sharp contrast from his usual animated style of fluid, dance-like movements. Without a word, they burst into “Good Day,” the opening number from Scaled and Icy, released in May 2021.ĭrummer Josh Dun was noticeably stiff and robotic during the opening song. The two took the stage, stood side by side in silence, before making their way to the piano and drum set. It could have been anyone under those suits and masks, but everyone knew it was Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun. The figures took slow, deliberate steps around the pit toward the stage. The videos ended with a shot of The Forum, a message to fans that it was their turn and they were in for a good time.Īt the video’s conclusion, two figures emerged from opposite sides of the back end of the arena wearing white suits and black ski masks. When it was time for twenty one pilots to take the stage, a series of short videos displayed venues from previous shows in their California tour. half-alive amped up the visual theatrics with active lighting and elaborate choreography. Arrested Youth featured relatable themes of overcoming personal pain and finding hope.

Photo by Julie La CroutĪrrested Youth and half-alive were well-chosen openers to tease the 17,000+ fans awaiting the main act. The stage was set for the grand finale of the California part of the twenty one pilots Takeover Tour. Columns had song lyrics printed at the bottom, where many fans posed for pictures in front of their favorites.

Bright pink and blue lights bathed the outside of the arena, with “TØP TAKEOVER” projected along the top. There was no question as to what was happening at The Forum in Inglewood, California, the night of October 2nd, 2021.

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