usually i wait a few days to express my thoughts and re-live my concert-going experience, as i tend to contemplate the event then convey via verbiage...
however, i was so elated by this show i couldn't wait....
last night i witnessed one of the most spiritually, positive, motivational, feel good musical collaborative efforts ever to bestow upon my eyes in my existence thus far....on this earth....
The Polyphonic Spree!!!!
this 20 piece pop-orchestra blew my mind, opened my heart and delighted my eardrums....
clad in black army Gestapo-like gear, their presence filled the venue like no other band i've seen (and i say this as i have frequented many fantastic musical events there over the years from 311 and Fishbone to Digable Planets etc. etc.)
Mr. Tim Delaughter (previously a member of the 90's band Tripping Daisy) who fronts this collective, captivates you not only with his piercing blue eyes and extravagant arm movements but with his voice of that of an angelic creature with absolutley no pre-tense and arrogant swagger.......
the choir suitably stood behind the entire band like a strong, sturdy backbone on risers and kept the songs in driving gear with awesomely quirky and campy choreography....
there was confetti, a huge disco ball and cool lighting effects that most certainly made this a celebration.......
of what?????
i couldn't really place it....
maybe of stellar musicianship???...our complicated yet purposeful lives???...or just a plain old Thursday summer night......
whatever it was......it was a jubilation of sorts and an experience i'll never forget....
if you have the chance...when the Polyphonic Spree roll into your corner of the earth....check them out!
(you will NOT regret it)
MY FAVORITE: When A Fool Becomes A King
CROWD FAVORITE: Nirvana "Lithium" cover/Light & Day
(Ka) Nish
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