*Photo courtesy of Nerves Like Steel Productions*
I went to my first gig of 2011 at the Globe last night (Thursday Jan 7) to see Trip Sinister play alongside two other bands.
Trip Sinister attracted the most attention. The first band wasn’t my cup of tea. A bit noisy and ‘same same’. And I was having too much fun chatting to my misfit friends to watch the headline act. Plus it was a school night so I went home before they finished.
Trip Sinister were down their keyboard synth person so it didn’t have the electronic element that I dig. However, their sound is so fresh that I thoroughly enjoyed the set. After seeing them live a few times now, I’m also getting to know a few of their songs. Seeing them last night made me want to listen to them at home. I’m not sure why it was different this time. I think I’m falling in love with Rachel and her voice. The vocals were a bit quiet last night, so that was annoying. I think the sound guy should’ve cranked them right up. But what do I know…
I think Rachel’s kind of new to the stage. I think she needs to watch The Runaways and start totally rocking out. Her beauty and grace means she can be as uninhibited as she wants. I reckon she’ll make it. I reckon Trip Sinister are going to be something.
They played a new song called ‘Silver Fox’, apparently inspired by Shaun Micallef and his ‘sex appeal’. I think the words used in the song were ‘Metallic Obsession’ or something like that. Rachel is a hot 22 year old, so that song ought to be a massive ego-boost for all the grey-haired men out there. Fucking great song, too.
Speaking of comedy, Rachel is HILARIOUS on stage. Unfortunately, she didn’t rabbit on much last night. In fact, guitarist Ben took out the joke of the set. Funnily enough, usually I just want bands to shut up and sing. However, with Trip Sinister, I actually want them to continue their banter.
I am thinking Trip Sinister should start scripting some of their banter and make it into a ‘thing’. The fact that Rachel could easily be a stand-up comedian and that Ben is naturally warm and witty means they could perform both rock and comedy on stage. Seriously, I reckon they’d sky rocket in popularity. None of this comedy songwriting shite. Just a dual performance, scripting rock banter comedy in between songs.
I fall for comedians more than I do rock stars, so Trip Sinister would have me firmly placed as a groupie for years to come.
Do it Trips. You will become superstars. In my eyes at least. Mwah!
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Turns out that Trip Sinister did have some electronic elements. I’ve been informed by someone who attended (and know the band well) that it was all precorded. Apologies, I simply didn’t notice because I’m a music luddite. I make no claim to being otherwise.
I take this kind of failure extremely hard and it the hurt it causes makes me want to not write anymore.
But I’m determined not to break my New Year’s Resolution. So fuck you.
*Green Grrrl.
You didn’t get criticized for your review, your opinion on the band was valid you were just given facts that the synth was in fact played during the set. Don’t become hostile from one piece of information correction and do not stop writing, I like reading reviews on live gigs around Brisbane, especially the ones I don’t end up going to!
Thanks Alison,
Please know it was a ‘fuck you’ to the universe. That still counts as hostile though, doesn’t it? I’ll suck it up and move on. That’s what New Year’s Resolutions are all about anyway.
My writer training at the newspaper was incredibly harsh with sub-editors I worked with not being at all tactful in their style of feedback. Cutting my teeth in this culture means I’ve always been able to handle feedback in a professional context. I actually pride myself on it. It’s actually rather surprising to me that I reacted so differently receiving feedback from a friend.
It seems my professional and personal life are world’s apart.
*Green Grrrl.
I liked this review. Its refreshing to read a review from the average listener with a nice balance of criticism like “vocals to quiet” (7/10 bands seem to fall into this trap live and its sore point for me) and telling us which songs worked and which didn’t.
One suggestion though. Always acknowledge all the support acts who played too. Not just the one you liked and reviewed. As they made the night too, for their own fans.
Yeah I thought about that. But I didn’t catch their names and I couldn’t be bothered looking it up. LAZY I know. Good idea, but. I did feel a bit conscious of it. Not that it translated into action, however. 🙂
Flash Harry, The 1st band, we got lots of good feedback. Sorry we we’re a bit same same for your liking, but we like what we do. Trip Sinister we’re awesome, I’m not into that kind of music ,but it was so refreshing to hear them and I will be seeing more. The mix was good, I could hear everything that was going on, from all parts of the room. Big tick for the sound guy, may I add was a top bloke, in an industry full of wanker sound guys and big mouth critics, he was a breath of fresh air. The Golden Leaves, The headliners, sounded great, played great and even though I had to leave early, I enjoyed what I saw and would like to work with them again.
Overall , it was a good night and I had fun.
Remember ,if the Flash was too loud for you, don’t be a music writer.
Rock n Roll!!!!
Thanks for the comment Captain Flash! Great to hear you had a great night and got good feedback, that’s what it’s all about.
I wouldn’t call myself a music writer by any stretch and possess no music kudos to judge the expertise of any sound guy. Just wanted to hear Rachel’s voice. She did mention she had a cold … ? Maybe that’s what was going on. As I said, what do I know … I am a mere punter who is blessed to have something that resembles an audience. 🙂
I like loud music. Maybe I meant ‘noisy’ as a euphemism for ‘ear hurty’ which goes down to one’s own personal taste.
Good luck with it all, Flash Harry. Get out there and give ’em heaps.
Green Grrrl.