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"Flying Cloud" wrote:the crowd was 3000 people who were willing to pay 45 Euros for the ticket, and they were… normal. anyone of them. I felt eccentric, only because I was dressed in black
…this crowd kinda shocked me 
Somehow his new album has put him in the major league of ‘rock artists’
, which results in gigs in big halls for horrifying ticket prices 
, I don’t like the new album at all, it’s all too clean, guess I am missing Blixa Bargeld…. 
…going to see Willard Grant Conspiracy later this week, ticket price: 6 euro…..
three nights ago I had a hardcore band playing in my livingroom. for free.
that sort of rocked. and either my neighbours are hardcore fans, or the choose to hate me silently."Robert" wrote:three nights ago I had a hardcore band playing in my livingroom. for free.
that sort of rocked. and either my neighbours are hardcore fans, or the choose to hate me silently.……or the magnetic paint is a perfect sound isolator as well….
Willard Grant Conspiracy – Rotown, Rotterdam – 12/2/2004
First time visit for me in this venue, basically a large pub with a stage right in the back, and a bar running the whole length of the place on one side (and selling a cool collection of nice beers….
)Support act the Great Lake Swimmers from Canada weren’t that great swimmers, as only one of them (singer Tony Dekker) had made it across the ocean, but he played a fine short set, somehow reminded me of Nick Drake or a young Neil Young….
After a very short break Willard Grant Conspiracy came on stage, this time consisting of Robert Fisher (singer/guitar) accompanied by five other musicians (drums, bass [electric & stand-up], violin, keyboards, guitar), it all somehow fitted on the small stage, they played a great two hour set, with (like Robert Fisher said right at the start) ‘…a lot of songs about death and suffering….’, if you like Nick Cave and/or 16 Horsepower the WGC definitely is worth a listen. The sound was excellent & the crowd (the place was nearly full
) enjoyed it all very much, listening attentively while enjoying a good beer…. All in all: great gig, nice venue, nice audience….
Willard Grant Conspiracy sounds worth while to take a closer look. but they skipped Hamburg on their tour schedule, so I don’t have the chance to see them live this tour. but maybe I’ll get me one of their albums to check them out. which one would you guys recommend for a start?
"Flying Cloud" wrote:Willard Grant Conspiracy sounds worth while to take a closer look. but they skipped Hamburg on their tour schedule, so I don’t have the chance to see them live this tour. but maybe I’ll get me one of their albums to check them out. which one would you guys recommend for a start?Everything`s Fine would be my pick
lots of good tunes.Christmas In Nevada is my fave song from it.I listened to that album alot around the time I had the dental problems and had the two teeth removed and bled like crazy 
that album was quite soothing after a bad ordeal.‘Everything’s Fine’ is a great album, last years ‘Regard the end’ is also a very fine album (ended 6th in my end-of-2003-list
)You might also consider this very fine brand-new compilation on Glitterhouse:
[img]http://www.glitterhouse.de/img/covers/willardgrantthere.gif[/img]
(click on the pic for more info)
thanks a lot, guys
I started with "Everything’s fine" and liked it, although I’ll give it some more & closer listens some time soon.* * * * *
yesterday, I’ve seen the great duo Swearing at Motorists from Ohio, who are on the quality label Secretly Canadian
To compare them with the White Stripes would do them wrong, because they do have a good basis of their own repertoire, which grew steadily over the years, and they’re by no means an imitation or something, but the similarities are also there, as they are a duo out of a singer/guitar player and a (male) drummer, also their music has got the same kind of influences out of Rock, Blues and a bit of Country, with a lot of lo-fi appeal.The guitar player/singer Dave Doughman is apparently a big lot into playing and performing, which is to conclude from the way he kneels into the songs with high energy and passion, while the drummer drums along rather stoically. From what I’ve heard they were on tour almost throughout the last couple of years, so they currently couldn’t say, where exactly their home is
The tiny club was rather full with about 50 people, who were very much into this intimate and pleasing show. the band offered to hang out with them after the show, but unfortunately it was way past midnight & I had to leave.
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The other week I’ve seen Interpol.
It was a show which appeared almost as a mainstream show, as the band’s popularity has grown a lot around here, and the quite big hall was sold out with over 1000 people — there were many young girls & students, who passionately sang along with all of the songs. But nevertheless I’m still very into the both Interpol albums, and so I enjoyed the gig myself quite a lotThe last weeks I’ve seen interpol, international noise conspiracy, ted leo & pharmacists, the arcade fire, totalt jävla mörker.
The best gig was without a doubt international noise conspiracy at blitz, which is a house(edvard munch’s childhood home,) that’s been occupied by anarchists, communists and spoiled brats that want to feel that they’re protesting against society. The Arcade Fire was great until someone behind me commented "isn’t this just a weak neutral milk hotel rip off?" and though I don’t really agree in that statement it made sense. So the rest of the show I was analyzing the hell out of it. + big minus for not swapping instruments during the show like NMH used to(since I’m doing the comparison game.) Interpol was good, but not as good as The Killers and Franz Ferdinand(which I somehow place in the same segment.)
Oh and totalt jävla mörker(totally fucking darkness,) was awesome!Chuck Prophet / Small Hall Paradiso / 18 march 2005
Mory Kanté was already playing at the big hall when Chuck entered the small stage one floor up. Mory was not really alone, an eleven piece, exotic band, made it rather busy at the stage.
Chuck wasn’t alone as well. He brought his wife Stephanie on keyboards and background vocals, a base player, a drummer and a guitarist, who every now and then played the steelpedalguitar.
Chuck Prophet is well known of his collaboration in the nineties band Green on Red (Paisley underground) Go Go Market is also a project he was /is involved. He and Stephanie Finch made a very nice record, a bit underestimated by the press: Hotel San José.
About the concert: I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw this “Squier- telecasterâ€For those who read dutch: Mijn recensie bij 3voor12
last night I saw… the Arcade Fire, finally
:):)fortunately the singular showcase in March in Berlin (where I didn’t go) has been followed by a decent germany tour with a stop in my city
I don’t know how many people go into that hall, over 500 I think, and it was really full. I had a nice close spot on the stairs up to the gallery, and a perfect view over the stage. first come first servethe opener was a guy called Owen with his amplified violin. he had some loop pedals and so he first recorded some picking sounds and strange noises to finally accompany himself, which came out weird but charming and intense, so I wish him well with his new record contract. later it turned out that he was also one of the many Arcade Fire members on stage.
then the 8 piece band entered the stage, swirling around, trading and sharing mics and instruments all through the show. Régine Chassagne was surely the one who turned all eyes on her the most, as she was singing, playing and acting devotedly in her fascinating, innocently professional way.
other band members were climbing up the stage columns, hitting everything with their drumsticks what made a sound. and all through the bustle, every single note was hit to the point by everyone. The songs from Funeral and some earlier songs were filled with life and energy, it was demonstrated how complex they are in their simplicity. so there was so much to view and to listen to, it felt like being in a magical theatre
they didn’t play long, but everyone understood that the band has given all they could, and everyone left happy
the Arcade Fire got lots of attention over here, goo, lately, but I wouldn’t say they’re overrated, but just get the attention they deserve, even though their sound might not fit into the current styles. I can only recommend to listen to "Funeral", if not already done.
Nice review FC.
I aw the about a week ago and I was thrilled too! Great band. In Amsterdam they played with a 7 piece band…..I’ve fot some very nice pictures of the show. If you want some let me know!
hey hansione, cool that you had the chance to see them, too
would be nice to see your pics! Maybe you have the possibility to put them online somewhere? I’ve been looking around a bit in the ‘net for pics, but what I’ve found so far didn’t really show what I’ve seen. I assume their shows are hard to catch with a camera.
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