Popping the cherry with The Projectors
June 4th 2008 06:40
At their inaugural performance last night at the Cat & Fiddle bar in Balmain, The Projectors started off with a shaky yet enticing number called “Steam Burn”. After this little stumble in the dark woods known as live performance, they regained their cool and delivered the rest of their original songs with the charisma of seasoned musicians.
The set list consisted of 9 songs which were not only delightfully composed but also exceptionally intelligent in their delivery. Written and performed by all four members of the band, the songs touched on various topics ranging from ladies who like to play with self pleasuring toys to beautiful love songs which explored the relationships between the external and the internal. In particular, songs such as “Matching Prada” and “Blown Away” showcased the wit and subtle irony with which their message is delivered. The two lead vocals were brilliant as they managed to maintain their pitch and woo the audience with mellow, harmonising tones. The tempo was upbeat throughout and created an atmosphere of sheer excitement.
The passion with which the band performed was not a rarity in itself but combined with their finesse and talent the performance evolved into an intimate arena tailored for mass appeal. The connection between the band and the audience was carefully constructed in the short intervals between songs and managed to perfection throughout the evening. In addition to their musical abilities, it helped that all four members Chris, Mark, Dale and Nick, were extremely enigmatic and charming. This of course left most of the ladies, if not a few of the gentlemen, begging for more. The set finished with a bang as “Spinnin’ You Around In My Head” culminated with Chris and Mark leaping off stage and dancing with the crowd.
Their sound is a little pop rock mixed with techno beats and could be compared (if need be)to the early sounds of Incubus, though I am certain the band would better articulate this. It is the right mixture of substance and cool for anyone who likes to listen to live music. The Projectors are a band worthy of your time as they guarantee music of exceptional standards and bring with them an authenticity that can only be derived from true artistic synergy.
So keep your eyes, ears and wallets open as they shall perform again and all details will be listed at the end of this blog!
The set list consisted of 9 songs which were not only delightfully composed but also exceptionally intelligent in their delivery. Written and performed by all four members of the band, the songs touched on various topics ranging from ladies who like to play with self pleasuring toys to beautiful love songs which explored the relationships between the external and the internal. In particular, songs such as “Matching Prada” and “Blown Away” showcased the wit and subtle irony with which their message is delivered. The two lead vocals were brilliant as they managed to maintain their pitch and woo the audience with mellow, harmonising tones. The tempo was upbeat throughout and created an atmosphere of sheer excitement.
Their sound is a little pop rock mixed with techno beats and could be compared (if need be)to the early sounds of Incubus, though I am certain the band would better articulate this. It is the right mixture of substance and cool for anyone who likes to listen to live music. The Projectors are a band worthy of your time as they guarantee music of exceptional standards and bring with them an authenticity that can only be derived from true artistic synergy.
So keep your eyes, ears and wallets open as they shall perform again and all details will be listed at the end of this blog!
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