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April 30, 2005
Karaoke Kalk Night
I went to this Karaoke Kalk show last night at Unit. I was really really tired, so I only actually caught one of the three live performances, (even the first of which started around 2 AM) which was Pluramon.
About 2 years ago he came out with a very shoegazey album, Dreams Top Rock which I must admit I listened to quite a bit, despite the fact that the sound was something any My Bloody Valentine fan was familiar with years ago. It seemed like another part in some laptop/shoegaze revival/crossover thing happening around the time it was released. Morr Music’s Guitar was another good example. Anyhow the thing that put Dreams Top Rock over the top was the vocal by Julee Cruise which hits you immediately on the track Time For a Lie, like you haven’t been hit since Slowdive’s Shine. That is to say, it kinda sounds the same, but it’s still very very nice.
So moving onto the live performance, it consisted of Mr. Marcus Schmickler, one guitar, a mic, and a laptop. I truly appreciated seeing him do those songs solo, but it kind of had the feel of a guy who was more of a behind the scenes / producer type acting in lieu of an actual front man (or woman). If he toured with himself, and Julee, I’m quite sure it would make an excellent show.
As a general comment, I’m quite into the idea of labels taking over a club to do their own night, with multiple bands. I think the first time I heard of this was Tomlab at Super Deluxe a year or two ago. So please, let’s bring on Flyrec night or something...
Posted by shane at April 30, 2005 08:38 PM