Post by Jaz on Jun 21, 2005 8:43:58 GMT 10
This is my first ever review and i tried to be fair:
It all started at approximately 8pm with “The Presets” (We originally thought they said ‘Princess’). With they’re simple drum beats and synthesized keyboard sounds they rocked more than you’d think for a two piece. They had a monotone vocalist (not really) but they showed potential. Looking back on it I can see why they were picked to begin; they’re sound was similar to the Disso’s. They did well to entertain, but everybody was awaiting the arrival of Mr John’s and Mr Mac to the stage. At the end the whole stage went dark.
We were all standing there in anticipation as the clock went to 9pm. By that time the stage filled with smoke and all we could make out was black figures. Sure enough it was them.
They came on to the beat of “We’re much preferred customers” as Paul started the piano part. Daniel sung the vocals with an inch of hesitation but slowly gathered confidence. While battering the cowbell, he finished the song with amazing falsetto singing (held for what seemed like forever).
The next song of the set was “Somewhere down the Barrel”. With the catchy tune which would make anybody dance, it helped to keep the audience entertained. By this point Paul was barraged by the shouts of men confessing their love for him. Extremely embarrassed and compassionate he came back to concentrate on the next song.
They paused for a minute and started off with the lines “All of this time on my hands…” Every synthesized sound was perfect to the record. I’m still surprised that they played each complex effect, including a few extras. With extra vocals from other band mates the song closed.
This was the chance for a new song. After research I found out it’s called “If you keep loosing sleep”. If recorded for the album it would’ve been one of the best. Even though it was unrecognisable it had a heavy drum beat and was preferable to most of the songs on the album. Simply it was less pop more rock. While Paul was thudding away on the organ, Daniel strummed away and even added a quick solo. The vocals throughout the set were difficult to hear but we believe at one point Daniel sang “Who’s your daddy now?”
This Began “Lifting the veil from the Braille”, that lost the interest of the crowd. This was the point that Daniel fully engaged the audience introducing “Forever and a day”. After which they claimed it was the best version ever. (I’ve never been to a Dissociatives concert before but I believe it was performed astutely).
Next was another song I had never heard before. It was at this point which we saw Natalie Imbruglia just a few feet away. As the whole crowd faced the stage, she seemed to be frantically taking photographs of the band.
“Young man, old Man” was joking started by Paul giggling to himself, eventually dedicating it to Michael Jackson. During the performance the whole crowd began to clap in time, including the audience in the song. It finished spectacularly and looking back seemed like a good choice for the first single in Europe. It lead onto “Thinking in Reverse”. That helped to get the crowd motivated.
The set ended on “Aaängry Megaphone Man”. As everybody was just getting into the show again, people started to join in. The fury ended with each band member walking off the stage. The stage went black once more.
The applause was deafening, people started to leave one by one slowly. But most of the crowd demanded an encore. Surely enough after 5 minutes they all came back on and the people that left rushed back. They began with “Sleep well tonight” with just Daniel and Paul. With a cigarette hanging from his lips Paul watched Dan hold a note again. To say the least it was amusing.
They hit back into the set with yet another unknown. All we could make out was a few lyrics.
The words “Ugh” and “I know Karate” came up often. I’m guessing it was “Goin’ out West”. Whatever it was it was good, another rocker. Daniel ended up on the floor, going crazy with this guitar. Paul still with his lit cigarette hammered on the keys as Dan left the stage, leaving him to finish. The crowd went wild. There were screams, whistles and applause. It finished what I saw of the set.
They performed spectacularly, beyond expectations. However I believe halfway through the set the crowd was loosing interest.
I think the music of the Dissociatives is fantastic, truly something different. But at that venue they nearly lost the crowd. The younger rock orientated generation needed a break from the pop rock. With no room to dance and the music being too poppy to mosh to I feel that the audience was confused. Personally I feel the music is more suited to the radio than live shows. With it being they’re last show I was also expecting something amazing to happen. In my heart it never did. But they recovered in the encore with their last song. It was a good night out, I totally enjoyed it.
It all started at approximately 8pm with “The Presets” (We originally thought they said ‘Princess’). With they’re simple drum beats and synthesized keyboard sounds they rocked more than you’d think for a two piece. They had a monotone vocalist (not really) but they showed potential. Looking back on it I can see why they were picked to begin; they’re sound was similar to the Disso’s. They did well to entertain, but everybody was awaiting the arrival of Mr John’s and Mr Mac to the stage. At the end the whole stage went dark.
We were all standing there in anticipation as the clock went to 9pm. By that time the stage filled with smoke and all we could make out was black figures. Sure enough it was them.
They came on to the beat of “We’re much preferred customers” as Paul started the piano part. Daniel sung the vocals with an inch of hesitation but slowly gathered confidence. While battering the cowbell, he finished the song with amazing falsetto singing (held for what seemed like forever).
The next song of the set was “Somewhere down the Barrel”. With the catchy tune which would make anybody dance, it helped to keep the audience entertained. By this point Paul was barraged by the shouts of men confessing their love for him. Extremely embarrassed and compassionate he came back to concentrate on the next song.
They paused for a minute and started off with the lines “All of this time on my hands…” Every synthesized sound was perfect to the record. I’m still surprised that they played each complex effect, including a few extras. With extra vocals from other band mates the song closed.
This was the chance for a new song. After research I found out it’s called “If you keep loosing sleep”. If recorded for the album it would’ve been one of the best. Even though it was unrecognisable it had a heavy drum beat and was preferable to most of the songs on the album. Simply it was less pop more rock. While Paul was thudding away on the organ, Daniel strummed away and even added a quick solo. The vocals throughout the set were difficult to hear but we believe at one point Daniel sang “Who’s your daddy now?”
This Began “Lifting the veil from the Braille”, that lost the interest of the crowd. This was the point that Daniel fully engaged the audience introducing “Forever and a day”. After which they claimed it was the best version ever. (I’ve never been to a Dissociatives concert before but I believe it was performed astutely).
Next was another song I had never heard before. It was at this point which we saw Natalie Imbruglia just a few feet away. As the whole crowd faced the stage, she seemed to be frantically taking photographs of the band.
“Young man, old Man” was joking started by Paul giggling to himself, eventually dedicating it to Michael Jackson. During the performance the whole crowd began to clap in time, including the audience in the song. It finished spectacularly and looking back seemed like a good choice for the first single in Europe. It lead onto “Thinking in Reverse”. That helped to get the crowd motivated.
The set ended on “Aaängry Megaphone Man”. As everybody was just getting into the show again, people started to join in. The fury ended with each band member walking off the stage. The stage went black once more.
The applause was deafening, people started to leave one by one slowly. But most of the crowd demanded an encore. Surely enough after 5 minutes they all came back on and the people that left rushed back. They began with “Sleep well tonight” with just Daniel and Paul. With a cigarette hanging from his lips Paul watched Dan hold a note again. To say the least it was amusing.
They hit back into the set with yet another unknown. All we could make out was a few lyrics.
The words “Ugh” and “I know Karate” came up often. I’m guessing it was “Goin’ out West”. Whatever it was it was good, another rocker. Daniel ended up on the floor, going crazy with this guitar. Paul still with his lit cigarette hammered on the keys as Dan left the stage, leaving him to finish. The crowd went wild. There were screams, whistles and applause. It finished what I saw of the set.
They performed spectacularly, beyond expectations. However I believe halfway through the set the crowd was loosing interest.
I think the music of the Dissociatives is fantastic, truly something different. But at that venue they nearly lost the crowd. The younger rock orientated generation needed a break from the pop rock. With no room to dance and the music being too poppy to mosh to I feel that the audience was confused. Personally I feel the music is more suited to the radio than live shows. With it being they’re last show I was also expecting something amazing to happen. In my heart it never did. But they recovered in the encore with their last song. It was a good night out, I totally enjoyed it.
