That was indeed lovely. Bola's set is exactly what you would want to hear
and the visuals were chilling. I was really glad that he didn't stray off
into some weird territory where you couldn't recognize his songs. That's the
beauty of Bola's music, there's a sort of pop lining there that can actually
find you humming one of his songs in the shower, how many idm acts can say
that? Forcasa came on pretty early n the set and it was nice to hear a loud
communal roar for it.
The visuals had everyone glued to the screen. What to expect from them? well
a lot of it was like the album cover only completely a live. All of those
weird fishy brainy things floating about with insect like feelers
fluttering. The other parts are very cinematic and dreamy.
The turn out was excellent as well, its really great to see a good turnout
at an idm show, oddly enough most of the people on this list that you would
think would make up the "usual suspects" at an idm show weren't there at
all. There were a lot of people there that I have never seen before, very
pleasant.
And not that I care for this myself but it's a compliant I hear a lot "where
are the girls at these shows!", well last night you could ask that question.
And lets not forget Sky Tucker's excellent performance, it was all of the
things you want out of a genre called "intelligent dance music", most of his
songs were of the instant idm classic ilk. I can describe it as a
combination of intricate arrangements layered with off kilter electro/Miami
bass beats and that special "improvisational jazz" vibe that Sky doesn't
really talk about but somehow laces everything he does with it.
Unsigned genius that's all I have to say.
Adesh
http://www.recordcamp.com
photos uploading next week.
PS: John keeps it real! Respec!
-----Original Message-----
From: Reading, John [mailto:john.reading@us.didata.com]
Sent: Thursday, June 06, 2002 9:58 AM
To: idm@hyperreal.org
Subject: [idm] [NYC] Hats off to Bola...
Probably one of the best shows I've seen in a long time. After spending
the previous week getting my after effects skills in order, this show
comes along at the perfect moment.
Truly astounding. This is exactly what we've been waiting for. The music
and the live visuals combined perfectly to create an experience greater
than the sum of its parts. excellent stuff...excellent.
The laptop performance debate is now obsolete.
More I'd like to say, but I'm just too hung over.
Thanks to everyone who made it memorable, including that guy who offered
me that wacky-tabacy. good times, good times.
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