Coachella Day 2 (Fairview, meeting Elbow for the 2nd time, more crazy BRMC theories)
1:05 PM - Just passed by Ping Pong Bitches - um, no comment... though Lords of Acid, Spice Girls come to mind: unfortunately, the best description is 3 young girls in hot pants posing to video game music. Now, it's Fairview: good hooks, driving drum beats, keyboards, loud fuzzy guitars... good indie at least! Punky, poppy & loud, they also seemed to like Elbow alot. They also seemed interested in seeing the Foo Fighters, who they sound a little like. Good thing they're local, so we can see them anytime.
(1:51 PM) Zero 7's running late, so we're waiting for Elbow now - my 2nd time seeing them (the 1st was at Virgin Mega Store in Hollywood). It's exciting, especially since I'm going to see them plugged in & get more autographs. I wonder if music industry people go to as many signings and in-stores as I do. I wonder if I'll ever meet BRMC. My theories about them being too nice to the point of pushovers are pure speculation, but considering all the shows they've canceled that upsets their fans seems more of bad move by their management. If their A & R man doesn't like dealing with them, then maybe their managers are even worse. I think they're just misunderstood, too sweet to say no, but too shy to come out of their shells during interviews. Maybe they do so many interviews against their will because their management dislikes them.
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2:28 PM - Elbow (Mojave Tent)
Elbow just started their set w/"Any Day Now": a bass/keyboard/guitar-heavy droning sound fills this song - a nice start. The singer, Guy Garvey, now has a guitar which must need tuning since he keeps strumming - technical difficulties. Next is "Red," beautiful so far... The stage is very smoky and lit w/red & yellow lights, which actually fit the anguished mood of the song - though it sure does rock for such a moody song! The crowd really loved it too, next is "Powder Blue" and seems more optimistic & louder, I can feel the music, yet it still has the same moody sadness of the first two songs. Now its a song about "bad behaviour in Manchester on a Friday (or Saturday) night" - I think it's called "Bedroom Telephone." Interesting staccato drum beat, heavy bass, noisy swirling guitars a la My Bloody Valentine, like Jesus & Mary Chain or BRMC. So, the regular drummer is having a baby, so Owen from the Stereo MC's has been doing a good job filling in for him. "Asleep In the Back" is another very heavy song, they seem to rock harder in concert than on the album, which isn't even a snoozer. It's great that they can play so loud and still follow it up w/the quieter more melodic "Newborn" dedicated to the audience! Guy sure knows how to work the crowd. I like how this song builds up & then takes off w/soaringly beautiful guitars - just lovely! Even the screaming guitars are like layers on sonic noise assaulting your ears. After a joke, they start "Scattered Black & White" (another color song). It's lighter on the noise w/delicate percussion in the background. This one's like a lullaby compared to the last few songs, definitely more hopeful but still plaintive.
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6:59 PM - BT signing (URB tent) and Belle & Sebastian (Outdoor Theatre)
Meeting BT was so cool! He was really friendly and nice, everyone got their picture taken with him! He's such a people person! Now, I'm watching Belle & Sebastian, the singer has such a sweet little voice - so charming! He made a funny Oasis joke about the 2 hot air balloons in the distance. They sound so happy and delightful, how could anyone resist them? They're great at joking around with the audience. What a fun performance! The music was very pleasant and the lyrics could be mildly subversive, but their charm really allows them to say some weird things and still seem cute and charming. I just love twee/indie pop or whatever it's called!
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Prodigy & Oasis (Coachella Stage), Zero 7 (Outdoor Theatre)
2:40 AM - Home at last! So much happened after the sun set. Prodigy put on an amazing & loud show that got everyone jumping. The music was amazing, I still felt like dancing even after I left the area near the stage because it was so loud & insane! After that exciting and energetic performance, most everyone went to see Zero 7, who produced a good electronic chillout sound... cool blissed out beats. Oasis were the big special guest closers. I was never a huge Oasis fan, but I really enjoy a lot of their music. They put on a great performance of many of their hits, along with some new songs. I think it was Andy Bell who was wearing a Duffy T-shirt, which I thought at first said "Ride." I enjoyed seeing Oasis perform close up, they are definitely rock stars with the egos to match. That's fine because they will always hold their place among the few bands w/talent and good taste in music, since they like BRMC. I wonder if Andy Bell has any opinions on the fact that Robert from BRMC always mentions how much he likes Ride.
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