Had the privilege of seeing them at Moore Park in Sydney a few years ago ‘In The Dark’ as well.
Had no idea that a concert with zero lighting could be so awesome. Autechre really are “those guys”. Glad you had a good time my friend.
quoted 15 lines On 7 Apr 2024, at 7:41 PM, Laurent Knauth <laurent.knauth@gmail.com> wrote:> On 7 Apr 2024, at 7:41 PM, Laurent Knauth <laurent.knauth@gmail.com> wrote:
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> Although I must be the same age as them, I'd never been to an Autechre concert and didn't know what to expect.
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> Despite the lack of show - all the lights were off - I have been overwhelmed by the sheer power of this concert.
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> The concert hall was probably equipped for World War III, but everyone here knows that Autechre is no avalanches of noise or tunnels of sub-bass.
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> On the contrary, every transient is generously delivered, especially when you least expect it, as you're often caught off guard. The "snare drums" were in the spotlight, and despite many a techno night, I'd never felt such intensity : my muscles were tense and fluid at the same time, and sometimes I got liberated giggles. 1h30 of a rhythmic rollercoaster that James Brown would not have disowned.
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> I came away with the feeling of having witnessed a masterpiece skilfully laid out from start to finish.
> I'd been following them from a distance since "Confield", which I hadn't really appreciated, nor the following albums, but I'm going to dive back in. They are their own best evangelists !
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> It was a splendid, ech-straordinary evening.