Friday 8.11.06, Bottom of the Hill: Final Fantasy Bob Wiseman Curtains
This was a grouping of music that can only be described as quirky. The Curtains, featuring Chris from Deerhoof and Nedelle, got things going with sweet and off-kilter pop. I was just pleased whenever Nedelle was singing. Bob Wiseman was up next, a one-man dynamo with acoustic guitar, accordian, and self-deprecating wit. He hung a sheet on one side of the stage and projected his own films onto it, narrating them by song or by accordian. I think when he mentioned Carmaig de Forest I was one of three people there who knew who he was talking about. And last but definitely not least, Final Fantasy, aka Owen Pallett, took the stage with his violin. Another one-man show, he would set up layers of sound with his violin loops and then sing and play some more on top. The effect was absolutely hypnotic, and many in the audience stood with their eyes closed and blissful smiles on their faces. He was also damn funny, and when he did a brilliant cover of Mariah Carey's Fantasy towards the end of his set he reminded the hipster crowd, "Remember, you begged for that!"
My Trusted MOGs
I don't really listen to these guys, but I do love Bottom of the Hill, and generally have respect for bands that play there. I live somewhat close, so I'll check them out.
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oops they already played...i just put the date of the show at the top of my post to make that more clear! but you're right, the bottom of the hill gets some really great shows. i'm there often enough for it to be embarrassing.
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fuck!...that's really all i have to say in regards to missing this one, i saw the man open for arcade fire back at the great american and he was fantastic...i'm sure this was incredible
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oh i can only imagine how perfect he would have been opening for the arcade fire! this bottom of the hill show was indeed an incredible night...i felt grateful to have caught it myself.