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Selaws
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I went to a pretty incredible gig last night at the Purcell Room of the Southbank Centre here in London. It was by Ill Considered, a group that I have seen before, but this time they really created a show like no other, super immersive and almost all of it was purely improvised. The show was split into different segments (which was announced at the beginning):
1. An improvised performance by the band with the addition of it being live recorded by Lisa Wormsley onto a big screen and edited in real time. This was overlaid with an art piece being created live by Vincent De Boer, taking inspiration from the music, which was also on the big screen and layered over the video footage.
2. A improvised re-interpretation of Vincent De Boer's award-winning film 'The Stroke' (which was Ill Considered's last album to be released).
3. An audience participation that allowed the music to be changed in real-time by changing the speed and style of play. The audience were encouraged to go down to the stage and, whilst the band were playing, edit the selections on a pad that was hooked up to the big screen. Each member of the band would use the screen as a visual cue and change their speed and style in real time. Pretty damn incredible and showed just how amazing they are as musicians to be able to do that.
4. An additional performance with a guest guitarist (I missed his name but will have to find who it was), who was live-streamed onto the big screen. To make it even more interesting, the guitarist couldn't hear what was being played so the band used his playing as the lead and follow him.
5. A live art piece created by Vincent De Boer, which was live projected onto the screen with the group improvising the music based on the art created.
So incredible and clearly a lot of work went into this to make it work. Definitely a one-off performance which was superb.
1. An improvised performance by the band with the addition of it being live recorded by Lisa Wormsley onto a big screen and edited in real time. This was overlaid with an art piece being created live by Vincent De Boer, taking inspiration from the music, which was also on the big screen and layered over the video footage.
2. A improvised re-interpretation of Vincent De Boer's award-winning film 'The Stroke' (which was Ill Considered's last album to be released).
3. An audience participation that allowed the music to be changed in real-time by changing the speed and style of play. The audience were encouraged to go down to the stage and, whilst the band were playing, edit the selections on a pad that was hooked up to the big screen. Each member of the band would use the screen as a visual cue and change their speed and style in real time. Pretty damn incredible and showed just how amazing they are as musicians to be able to do that.
4. An additional performance with a guest guitarist (I missed his name but will have to find who it was), who was live-streamed onto the big screen. To make it even more interesting, the guitarist couldn't hear what was being played so the band used his playing as the lead and follow him.
5. A live art piece created by Vincent De Boer, which was live projected onto the screen with the group improvising the music based on the art created.
So incredible and clearly a lot of work went into this to make it work. Definitely a one-off performance which was superb.
imtheocean
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Went to Indigo Girls w/ San Diego Symphony last night. Wasn't that impressed with the show - the guitars were pretty much drowned out by the symphony, and it took me some time to get my head into the mode of there being no improvisation since it's all orchestrated. Once I concentrated on the symphony and arrangements it got better. What made it fun was it was the first show I've been to at new venue in town, the "shell" on the waterfront. Great architecture and incredible acoustics. And it has a public walkway all the way around it so you can walk around during the shows (but not necessarily see the stage). I'll be back there in a few weeks to see a quintet playing Lee Morgan and John Coltrane, which I think will be much better show.
Space Wanderer
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I know there’s a lot of St. Vincent fans on this forum - if for some reason you haven’t seen her yet I suggest you do so at your earliest convenience. Sheesh.
cul8er
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I have seen St. Vincent twice. The last time was on her Masseduction tour where it was only her on stage with lots of visuals in the background. It was pretty cool, but I like seeing all the performers, too. Is this tour different?
ayayrawn
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She leans HARD into the 70s aesthetic, complete with backup singers, and variety show backdrop, etc. She even remixes some old songs in the funky style. I didn't particularly like the new record, but the show was a blast.
My Neighbor Brotoro
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Apparently last night was my 26th time seeing St. Vincent live. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Space Wanderer
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My friend and I were discussing last night whether she forces the guitarist & bassist to have those haircuts. Our conclusion was “yes.”
Ericj32
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James Blake was great in DC last night! Just him, a drummer, and a guitarist (who also played other instruments). He clarified at one point that everything we were hearing was being performed live, which is kind of mind-blowing because it sounds so good. Just his voice on its own is impressive enough, but with everything else he does, it's really cool to see it all come together.
The only thing that was annoying was that for some reason they had set up rows of chairs on the floor even though it was GA, so there were no assigned seats and people were just pretending to save seats next to them (which you can't really get away with when everyone is just standing), so I had to sit like way at the back. But it was a great show and reminded me of all the things I love about him.
The only thing that was annoying was that for some reason they had set up rows of chairs on the floor even though it was GA, so there were no assigned seats and people were just pretending to save seats next to them (which you can't really get away with when everyone is just standing), so I had to sit like way at the back. But it was a great show and reminded me of all the things I love about him.
Djxfactor511
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Saw Brian Wilson tonight. Man, he's looking rough. I don't think he even touched the piano he was sitting at the whole show. The musicians around him were great though, so it was more like Al Jardine, Blondie Chaplin, and a cover band playing Beach Boys songs in the presence of Brian Wilson.
spilledleche
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I saw him at Pitchfork fest a few years back when he played the full Pet Sounds set and it was similar.
ayayrawn
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I interviewed him a few years ago. Shared the line with his assistant and he answered everything with no or I don't know. I feel like he hasn't been all there for a while and it's weird they continue to wheel him out like Weekend at Bernie's instead of letting the man rest.
spilledleche
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at Pitchfork that year, my wife got us guest passes so we were in the back area and we saw this little area he had set up for him where it was just a big black recliner and he sat in it staring at a chicago park district swimming pool and looked not great at all. really sad. hope he's ok.
Matt M
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Saw him about 10 years ago I think, and was similar then. But he would hit a key here or there, and did sing a fair amount. The Wondermints I think are usually most of his backing band, and Al and Matt Jardine are fantastic. Matt sings most of the high parts, and sounded a lot like Brian. Blondie Chaplin was out for a portion too. Brian did have to be walked out to the piano with help, even then. I'm really surprised he's still doing it, but happy people are getting to hear these songs still.
Djxfactor511
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Yeah, Matt was great with the falsetto. I think he got the loudest round of applause of anyone on stage, even including Brian. Blondie was a kook - walking on and off stage during the middle of songs while playing guitar. I was rather amused with his no-fucks attitude.
Wish I had known about Brian's condition beforehand, but despite all that I agree agree with Matt that I'm still happy I got to hear the songs and see him at all.
Selaws
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Ah that is sad but it's a review that I have heard before. A couple of years ago I saw the Beach Boys live at London's Royal Albert Hall, led by Mike Love and Bruce Johnston with a really strong backing group that included Christian Love (Mikes son). A few weeks before a work colleague saw Brian Wilson and described it as "wheeled him on, he attempted some of the old songs without giving the impression he quite knew where he was or what was happening, then wheeled him off".
sahomerrocks
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Pretty rad community space in the middle of Heroin Town USA, Philadelphia to see Speedy Ortiz. I used to live like 5 blocks from here and it's awesome to see what this pit has become.
