Melbourne was literally shaken to its core when AC/DC kicked off their highly-anticipated Power Up Tour with a blistering performance that left a lasting mark on the city's seismology research center. The show, which took place at Melbourne Cricket Ground stadium, sent shockwaves through the ground, registering vibrations in the 2-5 hertz range and picking up by the Seismology Research Centre in nearby Richmond.
Witnesses described the concert as "strikingly loud" with locals taking to social media to discuss the exceptional sound levels. The sheer force of the music was so potent that it overpowered even the sounds of everyday life, with a resident living six miles away reporting they could still hear the concert's vibrations days later.
According to Adam Pascale, chief scientist at the Seismology Research Centre, the key to the earth-shaking phenomenon lay not in the raw power of the music itself, but rather in the collective energy of the crowd. As the audience jumped up and down in unison, their movements transmitted a potent signal that amplified the concert's vibrations.
"It's not just about how loud the concert was to the ear," Pascale explained. "We're picking up ground motion, we're not picking up sound from the air." In fact, while AC/DC's performance was certainly ear-shattering, it paled in comparison to a 2024 Taylor Swift show that registered an even larger signal.
Despite this, AC/DC's Power Up Tour has been a resounding success, with sold-out shows across Europe and North America. The band's decision to kick off their Australian leg in Melbourne, where they played a rare rendition of "Jailbreak" since 1991, was met with electric anticipation from fans.
As the tour continues to make waves around the world, it's clear that AC/DC is still capable of delivering an experience unlike any other. And for Melbourne residents who witnessed the sonic spectacle firsthand, the memories of that unforgettable night will stay with them forever.
Witnesses described the concert as "strikingly loud" with locals taking to social media to discuss the exceptional sound levels. The sheer force of the music was so potent that it overpowered even the sounds of everyday life, with a resident living six miles away reporting they could still hear the concert's vibrations days later.
According to Adam Pascale, chief scientist at the Seismology Research Centre, the key to the earth-shaking phenomenon lay not in the raw power of the music itself, but rather in the collective energy of the crowd. As the audience jumped up and down in unison, their movements transmitted a potent signal that amplified the concert's vibrations.
"It's not just about how loud the concert was to the ear," Pascale explained. "We're picking up ground motion, we're not picking up sound from the air." In fact, while AC/DC's performance was certainly ear-shattering, it paled in comparison to a 2024 Taylor Swift show that registered an even larger signal.
Despite this, AC/DC's Power Up Tour has been a resounding success, with sold-out shows across Europe and North America. The band's decision to kick off their Australian leg in Melbourne, where they played a rare rendition of "Jailbreak" since 1991, was met with electric anticipation from fans.
As the tour continues to make waves around the world, it's clear that AC/DC is still capable of delivering an experience unlike any other. And for Melbourne residents who witnessed the sonic spectacle firsthand, the memories of that unforgettable night will stay with them forever.
... I mean, sure it was loud, but come on, we've had louder concerts before... like that one time at the Foo Fighters show last year 
. And don't even get me started on how they're trying to spin this as some kind of "groundbreaking" seismic event 
... Newsflash: if you can feel a concert through your walls 6 miles away, it's not science, it's just good ol' fashioned rock 'n' roll 
. And yeah, Taylor Swift might've broken that record 
, but AC/DC's still the real deal, no need to get too worked up about it 
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. All that banging and screaming from 50,000+ people is like a giant metal monster just waiting to unleash its fury on the ground 
. And what's with all the fuss about the collective energy of the crowd? Is it just me or does that sound like a bunch of hooey? 
what kinda magic did ac dc use 2 make ur instruments so powerful?? 
️ but also a bit weird how they can detect it from 6 miles away though? and whats with the Taylor Swift comparison? did she really do more damage or was that just a one-off? 
. And yeah, it's no surprise Taylor Swift has been doing this stuff for years 
. AC/DC just happens to have found the magic formula that can blow some serious wind 
. Melbourne was literally shaking with excitement, and I'm sure those residents are still feeling the rumble 
.
Anyway, I'm loving how AC/DC is bringing the house down everywhere they go 
AC/DC always brings the house down, and this tour is giving me LIFE! 
Maybe it's just me, but I think Adam Pascale is totally right about the collective energy of the crowd being what really made the show so special... or am I? 
i mean i knew acdc was going to put on a good show but wow!! the fact that it registered vibrations in the 2-5 hertz range is wild 
it's not just about the music being loud, it's about the collective energy of the people 
and now I'm dying to see acdc perform again!!! 
. Like why couldn't they have done it in Melbourne?! The city was literally SHAKEN 
. And can we talk about how rare it was for AC/DC to play "Jailbreak" since '91?! It's like the universe decided to give us a special gift 
. I'm so glad I got to experience this but honestly my ears are still recovering 
. The fact that they're still killing it after all these years is a testament to their iconic status 
. Still skeptical about this whole thing though...is there more to it than just a bunch of sweaty people and loud music? 
and btw who needs a taylor swift concert when u have acdc tho 
. It just goes to show that when people come together with a common purpose, they can create something truly seismic 