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Post by steveternal on Jan 24, 2008 10:20:42 GMT -5
Last night was DJ Shadow & Cut Chemist: The Hard Sell, and we had an awesome time.
This was at the Sonar in Baltimore. I overhead one of the security guards say that this was the only stop on their tour so far to NOT sell out, which I guess sucked for the Sonar. Anyhoo, the wife and I arrived a little before 8, and to my chagrin I learned that I had misread the tickets, and the show didn't begin at 8, but rather doors opened at 8. The wife was a bit annoyed. So we hung out for a bit, eventually got in line, and made our way in. It paid off, because we were able to secure a spot right up front, a matter of feet away from the master DJs. The good times just continued from there. Kid Koala, the opener, was scheduled to begin at 9, but since they were having trouble with the house music, at quarter 'till he jumped on stage and began spinning. He was very happy and fun, and although had a little trouble getting going (at least one major trainwreck), it soon was an all-out party. He put down what could possibly be the best moment of the whole night when he brought things to an absolute stop and announced, "This is my mom's favorite song", and proceeded to play the Audrey Hepburn rendition of "Moon River" on all three turntables. Remember this is a song with an acoustic guitar and no strong beat, so his mixing was focused creating effects, delays, echos, cutting up the lyrics and so on, but essentially letting the song play and just adding these touches. During the instrumental interlude he manually jumped the needle into different grooves to get specific tones from the song, thus improvising his own melody. It was really fantastic, and I'd never seen a DJ do something like that. So Koala played for 45 minutes, half hour break, then right about 10 Shadow and Chemist emerged. People went wild. Chemist remarked how special the show is because in '99 they came out to do "Brainfreeze", but before the show his records were stolen, so this show was like making up for that nine years later. On the video screen behind them a very clever and informative video was played explaining "The Hard Sell". It discussed the history of the Shadow/Chemist collaborations, the history of 45RPM vinyl, explained why using 45's is more difficult, explained their equipment setup and what they were going to do, and assured everyone that it was a preconceived mix that would be done completely live, all the way down to putting the stickers on the records. So how was "The Hard Sell"? My first thought was how different it sounded. "Brainfreeze" and "Product Placement" were all about mixing unsung soul and funk classics with kitschy commercial spots and other random junk, and they were fantastic at it. "The Hard Sell" has that, but there's a greater element of somewhat experimental sounds, eclectic music, and sections without a strong dance beat. Really, it sounded much more like Shadow's solo albums. But it still kicked. Another surprise was the use of many modern hits, like Foo Fighters and OutKast. During all this the video screen would play special animated video like what Shadow has in his shows, but other times it would show the DJ's decks and mixers, as four tiny cameras captured it all live. That was a great element, to not just hear what they were doing but also see it in detail. I had expected the show to be a little over an hour. But after roughly an hour of straight playing, they ended and the crowed went wild, then Chemist got on the mic again and said, "Thanks, that was Part 1, now here comes Part 2". Unfortunately we had to leave before the show was over, because my generous mother was watching our baby girl for the night. The sacrifices of parenting. I did nab a copy of the CD, and I'll give it a listen later. The show was a great success, and I urge everyone to go see this show-- if it's not sold out.
Going to start seeing more shows... last year, I was handicapped from seeing shows, due to my license being in limbo for 6 months... damn sc paraphernalia laws.
Next month I'm planning on seeing Band of Horses... have heard very little, but what I've heard I can call MMJ-lite. Also, in March, I plan on seeing Jackson Browne.
Kid Koala, the opener, was scheduled to begin at 9, but since they were having trouble with the house music, at quarter 'till he jumped on stage and began spinning. He was very happy and fun, and although had a little trouble getting going (at least one major trainwreck), it soon was an all-out party. He put down what could possibly be the best moment of the whole night when he brought things to an absolute stop and announced, "This is my mom's favorite song", and proceeded to play the Audrey Hepburn rendition of "Moon River" on all three turntables. Remember this is a song with an acoustic guitar and no strong beat, so his mixing was focused creating effects, delays, echos, cutting up the lyrics and so on, but essentially letting the song play and just adding these touches. During the instrumental interlude he manually jumped the needle into different grooves to get specific tones from the song, thus improvising his own melody. It was really fantastic, and I'd never seen a DJ do something like that.
It's not the club. They do everything by the book and you have to expect that. Its the kids that didnt dance,scream, (hell they didn't even) move. Now why you gonna pay $45 and just stand there and say "Entertain ME!". Oh well. They said it was the best show they played. But I don't believe that for a second.
Post by steveternal on Jan 25, 2008 10:45:26 GMT -5
That's true, I've never been to a 9:30 show that didn't have a huge number of self-absorbed hipsters. Even at non-hipster shows like They Might Be Giants, the hipsters will show up just to be seen and think they're better than everyone else.
I was at the Band of Horses show this past Tuesday night at the TLA in Philly. It was my 2nd time seeing them. Twas better than the first. I got some decent videos for those that are interested........
^^^ i went to band of horses last night! i'm very jealous they played our swords at your show.. cus they didnt not last night. oh well. they were still amazing. my 3rd time seeing them... except this time the crowd was definitly alot larger!
Post by billypilgrim on Jan 27, 2008 23:05:03 GMT -5
Phil & Friends Saturday night at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in SF. Ivan Neville & Dumpstaphunk opened and the whole event was billed as a Mardi Gras party with costumes, floats, and a parade. I love me some funk and Ivan and the boys brought it, including a great cover of Thank You (Falletenme Be Mice Elf Agin) (something like that). P&F was incredible. I saw them in September at the Greek Theatre in Berkeley on the second show of their Fall tour. But this was a completely different animal -- much tighter, which enabled them to take more chances and get further out their on some of the jams. Phil seemed to be really enjoying himself and is playing amazingly.
Xavier Rudd was INCREDIBLE on Saturday in St Petersburg. The crowd was great, only about 600 people. The blinky was spinning and it was EXACTLY what i needed...
this is me and chick before the show, it's dark but there we are
Saw JJ Grey and Mofro Saturday night - very very good show - really brings Chris Robinson to mind if you shut your eyes and just listen to his voice! It was awesome
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Post by GratefulHippie on Jan 28, 2008 13:59:22 GMT -5
oh my my my...how i love me some chris robinson
i saw the greyboy allstars on friday in austin...great show...danced my ass off i have tickets to see citizen cope on march 1st which i am STOKED about
Post by billypilgrim on Jan 28, 2008 18:08:24 GMT -5
mulcherry0420 said:
^ thats really good news. Being as I will see them at the grado'!! set list by any chance? soundboard?
Set 1 (1 Hour 18 Mins. 9:21pm - 10:39pm) One More Saturday Night Brown Eyed Women Pride Of Cucamonga Cold Black Devil> Golden Road To Unlimited Devotion> *In The Midnight Hour Viola Lee Blues> Caution (Do Not Step On Tracks)> Viola Lee Blues
Costume Contest w/Phil as MC (11:07pm - 11:18pm), Won by The Dancing Bear
Set 2 (2 Hours & 15 Mins. 11:34pm - 1:49AM): #Shakedown Street> #Iko Iko > (MARDI GRAS PARADE w/Floats, Dancers, Stilt walkers, Dragons, & Costume contest participants dancing in front of the stage) #Truckin'> Jack Straw St. Stephen> The Eleven> Unbroken Chain Fire On The Mountain> I Know You Rider, Morning Dew> Uncle John's Band
E: (1:55AM to 2:08AM) Donor Rap Box of Rain
#w/ Ivan Neville vocals & B-3 organ
Can't help you re a soundboard recording. I assume they'll be available though on his website and the other usual sources. They've been pretty good about that.
Post by BrokenLight on Jan 29, 2008 2:56:58 GMT -5
great video of the band of horses show except for the "annoying" girls singing along. just shut the fuck up! i was supposed to see them here in northern kentucky at the southgate house on sunday night but it was sold out for weeks and the venue they played at never has shows that sell out. my sister and brother in law went but i didn't have a ticket and was pissed. can't wait to see them at bonnaroo this year...