05/08/2006
To have the privilege of seeing Sigur Ros and Amina twice within one year is unbelievable; seeing them at the historic and majestic Orpheum theatre is, well, fucking stupendous! Ok, maybe I didn't need to swear. But wow, the perfect venue for this show, the Orpheum was. Seated in the lower section, Amina's sounds rang even more crystal-clear than the wine glasses that they played! Pardon the pun...not really.
Their performance is always a treat, and the second time around, it was even more tasty. They're working on new music, which I'll be very eager to get my hands on when it's out. Who knows if it'll be in any store in the US. I just may have to fly to Iceland to get it (anyone with me?). I can't really describe their sound, but let's just say it is beautiful, one that when your ears hear it, they curl up in a peaceful acceptance of all the world.
Shroud this time in red light, Sigur Ros opened with a energetic number of their latest album, awakening us from our daze. Problem is, Sigur Ros puts you in even more of a dreamy, lively, crushingly powerful daze. This time around, the music swelled less overall, and stuck to being subdued and calm most of the time. No problems for me there. The background artscape exhibited random geometric patterns, and a feeling of travelling with the band through space at one point! Quite intriguing, complementing perfectly their alien-like sound (meaning, who or what do they sound like? nobody else). At one point, the band sat circle-like, playing notes on guitar, and after each note, the stage lights looked like candles flickering; quite impressive.
They closed with their epic last track off of ( ), pushing me into a full-body spasm of loveliness and awe! By the time that the song ended, Jonsi had broken his e-bow, and we stood on our feet applauding yet another outstanding performance.
Monday, May 22, 2006
Monday, May 15, 2006
Story of the Rock!
This story takes place on Saturday, 5/13/06....
It all began with The Soft Rocks. They reminded me of fuzzy, droning rock, with odd stage energy, low-key singing and off-balanced music. Very entertaining. Perhaps a better band-name (at least to describe their character) would be the quirky rocks, or jagged rocks.
As we turn the page, we find that The Six Parts Seven took stage, a band that should be a staple among my love of instrumental-rock. They drove up from Ohio to play, and my did they put on a show! Most of their set was comprised of new songs, as they are heading out to Seattle to record soon. I was quite happy with their set, feeling like I was watching Explosions In The Sky, yet more subtle and a bit more of a twang (steel and slide guitar will do that). But it fit so well. Their music is very gorgeous on disc, so pick it up if you want peaceful, simple, soothing sounds.
Moving on, locals Duplomacy excited the crowd, and did not disappoint this newcomer to their sound. At first, I thought it was a little too relaxed, but then the drums started crashing, the guitar whining, the bass thumping. I smiled and enjoyed their set of rock with pop-sensibility. They're working on some new music, and it should be exciting to hear.
There were many fish when this sea entered: The monsterous Story of the Sea, comprised of former Houston and Align members. Add the production help of members from former-Shiner and Kid Dakota/The Hopefuls, and you've got gold, pure gold, for music! The vocals were very reminiscent of Kid Dakota/The Hopefuls, the drums Houston-like, and the bass Align-ish, yet more apparent? Either way, I was in awe of their live energy. The songwriting is poppy, the vocals sometimes difficult to discern. But it doesn't matter; once you see them, you just have to move! The drumming just crushes, bringing this story to conclusion. That night, a new form of rock was born, and I was lucky enough to witness it.
It all began with The Soft Rocks. They reminded me of fuzzy, droning rock, with odd stage energy, low-key singing and off-balanced music. Very entertaining. Perhaps a better band-name (at least to describe their character) would be the quirky rocks, or jagged rocks.
As we turn the page, we find that The Six Parts Seven took stage, a band that should be a staple among my love of instrumental-rock. They drove up from Ohio to play, and my did they put on a show! Most of their set was comprised of new songs, as they are heading out to Seattle to record soon. I was quite happy with their set, feeling like I was watching Explosions In The Sky, yet more subtle and a bit more of a twang (steel and slide guitar will do that). But it fit so well. Their music is very gorgeous on disc, so pick it up if you want peaceful, simple, soothing sounds.
Moving on, locals Duplomacy excited the crowd, and did not disappoint this newcomer to their sound. At first, I thought it was a little too relaxed, but then the drums started crashing, the guitar whining, the bass thumping. I smiled and enjoyed their set of rock with pop-sensibility. They're working on some new music, and it should be exciting to hear.
There were many fish when this sea entered: The monsterous Story of the Sea, comprised of former Houston and Align members. Add the production help of members from former-Shiner and Kid Dakota/The Hopefuls, and you've got gold, pure gold, for music! The vocals were very reminiscent of Kid Dakota/The Hopefuls, the drums Houston-like, and the bass Align-ish, yet more apparent? Either way, I was in awe of their live energy. The songwriting is poppy, the vocals sometimes difficult to discern. But it doesn't matter; once you see them, you just have to move! The drumming just crushes, bringing this story to conclusion. That night, a new form of rock was born, and I was lucky enough to witness it.
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