Simian Mobile Disco – Live

<img src="http://www.qromag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/simianmobilediscodec2sm.jpg" alt="Simian Mobile Disco" />This body is still vibrating from the British duo Simian Mobile Disco’s live set at the Wonder Ballroom...

Simian Mobile Disco

James ShawThis body is still vibrating from the British duo Simian Mobile Disco’s live set at the Wonder Ballroom in Portland, OR on December 2nd.  The brilliant light show accompanying their progressive, truly ‘live-set’ journey lit the room ablaze and the Sunday night crowd responded likewise.  James Ford and James Anthony Shaw bring half of their studio on the road with them to create, improvise and remix versions of their songs on the spot.  The modular synth, the large box with all of the wires, Shaw manipulated during the show apparently has a mind of it’s own; so it’s guaranteed that nothing will ever be the same during a live set.  Theirs is a complex dance as they move around what seems to be something from a Dr. Who episode rather than a live music event.  Of course, recognizable songs like “I Believe” resonated cheers and response from the crowd, but surprisingly everyone seemed just as connected with the slower, darker bits of the adventure.

For equipmentanyone who says they don’t like electronic music, they might be pleasantly surprised with the rustic, analog sounds of Simian Mobile Disco.  For those who do, you might want to add witnessing SMD’s live performance to your to-do list.

[soundcloud]http://soundcloud.com/simianmobiledisco/sets/i-believe-3/[/soundcloud]

[soundcloud]http://soundcloud.com/simianmobiledisco/witches-of-agnesi[/soundcloud]

Simian Mobile Disco

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Veronica Rose is a photographer, producer and videographer living in Portland Oregon. She thrives on capturing moments of life in the frame of her camera. Veronica is a documentarian who believes that living in the present moment is the true revolution of our time. She captures authentic moments of light and connection with her camera. It is music and authentic moments of connection that feeds her and inspires her work for QRO.
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