The Faversham, Leeds 2010.The venue is tiny.The lucky audience is experiencing a very intimate show.People on the front row are so close
that if they reached out they could touch the band.The set list (QRO photoQRO review) is neatly placed on the floor, a delightful
treat as the audience situated near to the stage can simply read out which song
is next.
Throughout the performance it was captivating to watch Ira
Wolf Tuton.He plays the bass as
if it's an extension of himself, as if it's molded to his body; he rhythmically
sways back and forth.
Chris Keating takes centre stage; through out the show, he
seems to be in an almost dream like stance, at moments in this trance-like
state, he opens his mouth as if he is about to taste the sounds.He has a lot of concentration in his
eyes.He plays with buttons to set
off and adjust different sounds, in addition to having to sing the lead vocals.
Guitarist Anand Wilder has a huge presence on stage, as he
bounces around continuously through out the set.He gives out some excellent vocals in particular for the
song "O.N.E.".
"The Children", "Ambling Alp", "Madder Red" and "O.N.E."
from Yeasayer's second album Odd Blood (QRO
review) went down exceptionally well.The band finished off with their older single "2080", from
2007's All Hour Cymbals (QRO review),
which consisted of beautiful harmonies with a slightly depressing message:
In 2080, I'll surely be dead
So don't look ahead, never look ahead
It's a New Year, I'm glad to be here
It's a fresh spring, so let's sing.
In 2080, I'll surely be dead
So don't look ahead, never look ahead
On that note (!), it was a great gig full of electronic pop
sounds with dominant bass lines and drum beats.A great dance-y, upbeat evening with nostalgic eighties
synth sounds.And it was wonderful
to catch this band in a compact club, before they start with the arenas.
himself, as if it's molded to his body; he rhythmically
sways back and forth.
The artist formerly known as Final Fantasy follows up his Polaris Prize-winning He Poos Clouds with a full 50-person orchestra.
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