Phoenix - Live Review - 15/06/2004 |
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| ...ISOR, who were the first of the unusual line-ups, playing a metalcore sound, with only a guitarist and drummer, although the sound levels coming from these two musicians was immense. Even more impressive is that they manage their own sound levels on-stage and pass the output through the PA, and it sounded pretty amazing too. The sound was incredibly dynamic considering that there was only two instruments in the mix, but there was enough effects pedals on stage to keep most complete bands happy, which goes some way to explain it. The sound had everything that you would expect from the usual 3-piece or even 4-piece band, with the bass sound coming through crisp and clear, despite not having any bass player. Again it wasn’t really a get up and dance type of set, but everyone stood (or sat) there watching in awe at the technical ability, and giving rapturous applause after each track, of which there was only four. Overall it was a good mix of technical guitar playing, screaming vocals, and showmanship, with the vocalist/guitarist running the length of the Phoenix, thanks to his radio transmitter on his guitar, certainly worth seeing live! Jason Lewis Phoenix Live |
