On September 30th, The 1975 brought BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge month to an epic close with a special, 1-hour long performance of their songs accompanied by the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra at the Blackpool Tower Ballroom. The band performed some of their new hit songs for the final show of this year's Live Lounge Month. I couldn't have thought of a better way for Radio One to end it. The band's hits were transformed into enormous, orchestral masterpieces in the beautiful setting of Blackpool's Tower Ballroom. It was incredible, creating an endless amount of goosebumps.

The band’s songs weren’t necessarily designed for a classical arrangement - most of their music, especially on their second album, relies on electric guitars, synths, and drums, and what they create floats seamlessly through a range of genres without ever landing on a specific one. But it sure did work.

Although Matty Healy, the lead singer, was repping some serious Bob (from the Simpsons) vibes from his hair, the show was breathtaking. Matty got so into the music and felt every string, instrument, and beat of the performance.

The band kicked off the show with its title track, “I like it when you sleep, for you are so beautiful yet so unaware of it.” It sounded so real that it felt like you were there experiencing it. That is how it is truly meant to be played. This song, along with “Please Be Naked” and “Lostmyhead” had never been performed live by the band until last night which made the night even more special.

The show was hefty on The 1975’s new album, “I Like It When You Sleep, For You Are So Beautiful Yet So Unaware Of It.” Although those songs created some breathtaking moments, it was incredible to hear “Chocolate,” the band’s breakthrough hit, make the setlist along with a few cover renditions. The two songs they had already covered at BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge - Justin Bieber’s “Sorry” and One Direction’s “What Makes You Beautiful” back in 2013.

The band even mentioned how “This is a live lounge, so it’s time for some covers.” So, Matty played his so called, “tune,” “Sorry” by Justin Bieber. They also did a cover of the very popular One Direction song, “What Makes You Beautiful.” For both songs, they brought the term, “Covers” to a whole new level. They created a very chilled out vibe on both songs while the orchestra made everything sound even more incredible. Of course, Matty had to make a comment after stating, I’m not very good at other people’s songs, I’m not even very good at our own.” That is Matty’s humble self for you.

About halfway through the show, the band played the song, “If I Believe You” and I about fell off my chair and spilled my tea. Frontman, Matty Healy even let a few tears escape during the song. He even said, “I’m crying on the telly, this is embarrassing.” It’s ok Matty; I totally feel you. I was crying too.

The 1975 is a band who’s been touring non-stop since the release of their debut, self-titled album in 2013 and have opened for some incredible music artists while playing festivals as well as sold out tour shows in the past few years. Since the end of 2015, they have been touring this album. It is evident that they’re not phased by just any gig. So, you were able to truly tell just how unique this performance was when Matty confessed that band members had been extremely nervous, scared, but also excited for their performance.

Throughout the whole show, the audience sang back every single word to every song, besides of course the instrumental ones. I am sure that throughout those they were all staring wide-eyed and mouth in shock because of how incredible it was. I mean… I did. While they sang back non-stop, there wasn't a single dry eye in the whole place. I mean I was watching the performance on my computer screen, and I had to keep wiping it off because of my tears.

Overall, I have never been so shaken in my life since The 1975’s Live Lounge in 2013 so, this was an entirely new level so, to be honest, I am not quite sure how I am still alive. If I could describe the whole event into one simple word it would be, Art. The 1975’s Live Lounge Symphony was real art, and this was the highlight of their year so far - for the fans and band members themselves.