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Interpol-spain está abierto a vuestras colaboraciones, estaré encantada de recibir todo tipo de material que podaís aportar.
Aqui teneís la prímera colaboración de Sergio L. Martinez:
Concierto en el UC Davis Freeborn Hall de Cincinatti, el pasado 14 de septiembre. En breve publicaré las fotos de dicho concierto.
UC Davis Antics
Interpol
UC Davis Freeborn Hall
Wednesday, September 14, 2005
Doors: 7:00 p.m.
The lights dimmed inside UC Davis’ Freeborn Hall Wednesday night as Cincinatti-based hip hop artist Boom Bip and band took the stage to greet an anxious flock of Interpol fans. Although the band played a charming 45 minute set filled with ambient electronic sounds, soaring electric guitar riffs and hip hop pleasantries, the crowd as a whole appeared puzzled as half bobbed their heads whilst the other stared blankly. Only during songs when Boom Bip himself (Bryan Hollon) jammed out on guitar did the audience roar in applause which is actually quite surprising considering the fact that the drum kick harshly overpowered the guitar and bass during the set.
But then again, what do you expect from Davis kids? In fact, the only thing more painful than the monotonous reggae loop that was played in between acts was having to eavesdrop on nearby conversations for amusement – the majority of which consisted of cow-tipping and arguments over who was drunker… er, more drunk.
After a 20 minute pause the lights dimmed once again as the crowd pressed forward in anticipation. The long break between Boom Bip only supplemented everyone’s enthusiasm, not to mention the on-looking presence of guitarist Daniel Kessler at stage left during the opening act 30 minutes prior. Much like the cover art of their 2002 release Turn on the Bright Lights, the band took the stage under a blend of haunting red lights and smoke, with Kessler and drummer Sam Fogarino entering first followed by lead singer Paul Banks and gun-strap-wearing bassist Carlos D. The band took their positions like the sly professionals they presented themselves to be – adorned in collared dress shirts, ties, slacks and occasional sport coat. Their presence was felt long before any guitar pick touched a string.
The set started off with “Next Exit,” the opening track off last year’s Antics album. Interpol often start off their sets with this doo-wop inspired organ number before jumping into the album’s first single “Slow Hands.” Since the outset of the performance I knew this particular show would be better than the previous two I had attended due to the remarkable on-stage lighting. A series of color-changing horizontal lights and blinding strobes dressed the stage with a starry collection of white lights scattered in the backdrop. After the first song Banks approached the mic, bangs in face, and slurred “Thank You” which surely made a few female undergraduates blush in ecstasy.
The band tore through 15 songs in total – a majority of the first half coming from the latest album with an improvisation or two appearing during times of technical difficulty. But not even the minor sound quirks during “Public Pervert” (which caused Banks to start over after singing the first line) could displace the crowd’s affection.
The band has a professional demeanor on stage in which band-crowd dialogue is kept to a minimum and each song is played with great affinity to its album counterpart. However, Interpol’s performance is in no way mechanical. Banks’ crooning on songs like “Stella Was a Diver and She Was Always Done” shows that the band hasn’t gotten bored of playing their songs on the road over the last 12 months. Kessler even kept the crowd on their toes as he teased them with a 15 second pause in between verses during the song “PDA” before continuing to play.
Although I have yet to hear any B-side played live, including my favorite “Specialist,” everyone appeared more than satisfied with the night’s set and encore. Disappointment filled many fans’ faces as Banks and company walked off stage and the lights of Freeborn Hall flooded the room. Not bad for a band that is still on an independent label.
Sergio L. Martinez
Aqui teneís la prímera colaboración de Sergio L. Martinez:
Concierto en el UC Davis Freeborn Hall de Cincinatti, el pasado 14 de septiembre. En breve publicaré las fotos de dicho concierto.
UC Davis Antics
Interpol
UC Davis Freeborn Hall
Wednesday, September 14, 2005
Doors: 7:00 p.m.
The lights dimmed inside UC Davis’ Freeborn Hall Wednesday night as Cincinatti-based hip hop artist Boom Bip and band took the stage to greet an anxious flock of Interpol fans. Although the band played a charming 45 minute set filled with ambient electronic sounds, soaring electric guitar riffs and hip hop pleasantries, the crowd as a whole appeared puzzled as half bobbed their heads whilst the other stared blankly. Only during songs when Boom Bip himself (Bryan Hollon) jammed out on guitar did the audience roar in applause which is actually quite surprising considering the fact that the drum kick harshly overpowered the guitar and bass during the set.
But then again, what do you expect from Davis kids? In fact, the only thing more painful than the monotonous reggae loop that was played in between acts was having to eavesdrop on nearby conversations for amusement – the majority of which consisted of cow-tipping and arguments over who was drunker… er, more drunk.
After a 20 minute pause the lights dimmed once again as the crowd pressed forward in anticipation. The long break between Boom Bip only supplemented everyone’s enthusiasm, not to mention the on-looking presence of guitarist Daniel Kessler at stage left during the opening act 30 minutes prior. Much like the cover art of their 2002 release Turn on the Bright Lights, the band took the stage under a blend of haunting red lights and smoke, with Kessler and drummer Sam Fogarino entering first followed by lead singer Paul Banks and gun-strap-wearing bassist Carlos D. The band took their positions like the sly professionals they presented themselves to be – adorned in collared dress shirts, ties, slacks and occasional sport coat. Their presence was felt long before any guitar pick touched a string.
The set started off with “Next Exit,” the opening track off last year’s Antics album. Interpol often start off their sets with this doo-wop inspired organ number before jumping into the album’s first single “Slow Hands.” Since the outset of the performance I knew this particular show would be better than the previous two I had attended due to the remarkable on-stage lighting. A series of color-changing horizontal lights and blinding strobes dressed the stage with a starry collection of white lights scattered in the backdrop. After the first song Banks approached the mic, bangs in face, and slurred “Thank You” which surely made a few female undergraduates blush in ecstasy.
The band tore through 15 songs in total – a majority of the first half coming from the latest album with an improvisation or two appearing during times of technical difficulty. But not even the minor sound quirks during “Public Pervert” (which caused Banks to start over after singing the first line) could displace the crowd’s affection.
The band has a professional demeanor on stage in which band-crowd dialogue is kept to a minimum and each song is played with great affinity to its album counterpart. However, Interpol’s performance is in no way mechanical. Banks’ crooning on songs like “Stella Was a Diver and She Was Always Done” shows that the band hasn’t gotten bored of playing their songs on the road over the last 12 months. Kessler even kept the crowd on their toes as he teased them with a 15 second pause in between verses during the song “PDA” before continuing to play.
Although I have yet to hear any B-side played live, including my favorite “Specialist,” everyone appeared more than satisfied with the night’s set and encore. Disappointment filled many fans’ faces as Banks and company walked off stage and the lights of Freeborn Hall flooded the room. Not bad for a band that is still on an independent label.
Sergio L. Martinez
Comentario:
hola! pues cai de casualidad en tu página buscando fotos de interpol del concierto que dieron en méxico. Veo que realmente tu página esta dedicada totalmente a ellos. Yo soy fan. fui al concierto y me volvi loca, tengo algunas cosillas dedicadas a ellos en mi blog...te agregue a mis links.
SAludos!!
SAludos!!