alli_boom (![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif){kind=small} alli_boom) wrote,@ 2009-02-19 00:57:00 |
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Blitzen Trapper: A Few Shining Moments.
An electronic rock sound, with 70's big ballad vocals. Blitzen Trapper had more than a few shining moments...they shined during "Saturday Night" where their talents were all showcased - electronic sound effects, including this rad little green flute that makes an absolutely huge sound. Vocal Harmonies that are almost electronic sounding themselves - shone brilliantly during this jam. They took the stage following opener, Alela Diane, to a nearly sold-out crowd at First Avenue. Interestingly, my ticket stub reads Cedar Cultural Center, as that is where the band was initially booked. Ticket sales exceeded expectations, moving the band to the larger main room at First Ave.
In a band...and in life, we should know when to quit - if the rhythm slips away, it is time to cut our losses and end the tune. If the tune doesn't feel right, we shouldn't play it - as in life, if one path doesn't feel right, we shouldn't walk on that one. At times the moment took them too far away from the crowd - the jam got carried on too long, allowing the band to stray into a melody whose internal struggles were felt by each of us. Some of the songs felt like filler; truthfully, I would have preferred a shorter set. One short sweet set that was packed with shining moments, rather than this extended set that included a few mediocre live performances. Blitzen Trapper really found their groove in the slower moments - as with many new rock bands...I felt their ability to stick together was compromised on the faster tunes.
The band played one brand new song, something about "round and round..." I thought it was great, one of the highlights, I can't wait to see what Blitzen Trapper will come up with next. I would enjoy this show another time - and I would consider seeing them a second time.
I humbly offer my comments as constructive criticism, only meant to enhance Blitzen Trappers live performance...and as I said there were more than a few shining moments.
An electronic rock sound, with 70's big ballad vocals. Blitzen Trapper had more than a few shining moments...they shined during "Saturday Night" where their talents were all showcased - electronic sound effects, including this rad little green flute that makes an absolutely huge sound. Vocal Harmonies that are almost electronic sounding themselves - shone brilliantly during this jam. They took the stage following opener, Alela Diane, to a nearly sold-out crowd at First Avenue. Interestingly, my ticket stub reads Cedar Cultural Center, as that is where the band was initially booked. Ticket sales exceeded expectations, moving the band to the larger main room at First Ave.
In a band...and in life, we should know when to quit - if the rhythm slips away, it is time to cut our losses and end the tune. If the tune doesn't feel right, we shouldn't play it - as in life, if one path doesn't feel right, we shouldn't walk on that one. At times the moment took them too far away from the crowd - the jam got carried on too long, allowing the band to stray into a melody whose internal struggles were felt by each of us. Some of the songs felt like filler; truthfully, I would have preferred a shorter set. One short sweet set that was packed with shining moments, rather than this extended set that included a few mediocre live performances. Blitzen Trapper really found their groove in the slower moments - as with many new rock bands...I felt their ability to stick together was compromised on the faster tunes.
The band played one brand new song, something about "round and round..." I thought it was great, one of the highlights, I can't wait to see what Blitzen Trapper will come up with next. I would enjoy this show another time - and I would consider seeing them a second time.
I humbly offer my comments as constructive criticism, only meant to enhance Blitzen Trappers live performance...and as I said there were more than a few shining moments.
