Again trying to miss the queues and waiting for
the first and only support act, back fired yet
again, this shit has gotta go.
Rose Kemp, a one woman guitar player who sound
as I'd describe as doom folk music, the songs
are more enchantments than songs, the guitar playing
is simple in tune melodic and sometimes tuneless
and random. Her singing isn’t too bad has
some range, that goes from proper singing to death
growls and then random squeals. Her stage presence
is nominal, she just appeared on stage and started
playing, her music was at times atmospheric, others
a tad repetitive, people at the front were captivated,
the people at the back talking amongst themselves
and this slowly moved forward as her set dragged
on, after a while it seemed very repetitive indeed!
Mono, all the way from Japan, this is probably
the best instrumental band you've never heard
of, I hadn't until I was offered to review and
shoot it, I listen to some of the stuff on MySpace,
pretty good. Live just wow, so many highs and
lows, epic build ups that last an age, finally
fulfilling its self with an epic finish like in
their opener, Ashes in the snow, there second,
Burial at sea, a much more haunting but equally
impressive, each song is pretty much a musical
work of art, various layers coming from the 4
members, two guitarists a bass player and a drummer.
It’s probably one of the most melodic bands
I've ever heard, outstripping some classical pieces
for sheer brilliance. I think it could be soundtrack
worthy to a film. In short a great band that need
to be playing in bigger venues over here, spread
the word, buy there albums, its good music. There
performance is all about the music, no gimmicks,
just musicianship! there’s enough in there
long set to please most people, the only downside,
is there songs can drag a little each probably
clocking in at about on average 10 minutes, but
when its good music, it’s a shame it ends
sometimes. Great night, you need to hear this
band live!
Rose Kemp 3/5
Mono 5/5
Review By Robert Lawrence |
