This week we talk about the latest Memories Tour by Weezer, the shoe design of Animal Collective, and review the debut album from Ellie Goulding and the latest release from Of Montreal.http://interviews.wknc.org/soundoff11.mp3
Showing posts with label Of Montreal. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Of Montreal. Show all posts
Monday, October 4, 2010
SoundOff11 Of Montreal/Ellie Goulding
This week we talk about the latest Memories Tour by Weezer, the shoe design of Animal Collective, and review the debut album from Ellie Goulding and the latest release from Of Montreal.http://interviews.wknc.org/soundoff11.mp3
Saturday, June 5, 2010
DJ Ones interviews Of Montreal
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBfgQvM7wtE&feature=channel
On Wednesday, June 2, before their performance in Carborro (which you can read all about here), I, DJ Ones, got the chance to sit down with bassist Davey Pierce from Of Montreal. In addition to speak about Of Montreal's process behind creating a record, Davey gave us the scoop about their 2010 release. Davey also talked about the planning that goes in to creating the elaborate performances the band are known for and more. If you were late to listening to the interview, below it is posted in its entirety.
OfMontreal_1.mp3
OfMontreal_2.mp3
OfMontreal_3.mp3
On Wednesday, June 2, before their performance in Carborro (which you can read all about here), I, DJ Ones, got the chance to sit down with bassist Davey Pierce from Of Montreal. In addition to speak about Of Montreal's process behind creating a record, Davey gave us the scoop about their 2010 release. Davey also talked about the planning that goes in to creating the elaborate performances the band are known for and more. If you were late to listening to the interview, below it is posted in its entirety.
OfMontreal_1.mp3
OfMontreal_2.mp3
OfMontreal_3.mp3
Friday, June 4, 2010
Of Montreal at it again
"Go with what you know" can be a dangerous adage to follow when deciding what to spend your hard-earned money on in the ways of live music. Seeing the same band, or the same types of bands, unwaveringly can make you bored, poorly-rounded, and generally not fun to be around. Conversely, excessive experimentation and willy-nillyness in your show-going can lead to tired feet, confusion, and a real skinny wallet. Appropriate balance is key; of Montreal is your huckleberry.
Wednesday was the third time (for second time at the Cradle) I've seen the much-lauded Elephant Six troop from Athens. And, as always, they failed in every way possible to disappoint.
When you see of Montreal, you know you're going to hear great music; you know you're going to get a great live performance. What keeps you coming back, to quote my favorite political actor of the late 20th and early 21st centuries, are the "known unknowns." The on-stage theatrics, the costume changes, the audience involvement: you know they're all coming, you just don't know how.
Kevin Barnes has a way about picking out great openers, too. (E.g., They tapped the now teen-infectious MGMT well before they worked their way into cute girls' iPods and everyone else's guilty conscience (don't lie), as well as the oh-so-fabulous Sugar and Gold.) This time,the opener was the densely-populated (two divas, a bad-ass sax player, a helmet-wearing keys player, two exceedingly talented guitar players, and a drummer who somehow managed to keep up the rhythm) Noot d'Noot:
an Atlanta-based freak-funk hipswaying acid jazz group up to whom the crowd warmed quite well. Oh yeah, and a lead male vocalist (seen in the above with his hands in the air) who looked a whole lot like this guy:
Like I said, of Montreal failed miserably to disappoint. Alas, there was no coffin filled with shaving cream, no on-stage faux-hanging (both featured when I saw them last, in Durham), but there were plenty of gas mask-wearing bishops:
and, of course, the obligatory trash can-mounted feather blaster:
I'll certainly see these guys (and gal) next time they pop up in the triangle. It's a safe way to spend your show-cash: you know what you're gonna get, but there are sufficient "unknowns" to keep you coming back.
T.A.
Wednesday was the third time (for second time at the Cradle) I've seen the much-lauded Elephant Six troop from Athens. And, as always, they failed in every way possible to disappoint.
When you see of Montreal, you know you're going to hear great music; you know you're going to get a great live performance. What keeps you coming back, to quote my favorite political actor of the late 20th and early 21st centuries, are the "known unknowns." The on-stage theatrics, the costume changes, the audience involvement: you know they're all coming, you just don't know how.
Kevin Barnes has a way about picking out great openers, too. (E.g., They tapped the now teen-infectious MGMT well before they worked their way into cute girls' iPods and everyone else's guilty conscience (don't lie), as well as the oh-so-fabulous Sugar and Gold.) This time,the opener was the densely-populated (two divas, a bad-ass sax player, a helmet-wearing keys player, two exceedingly talented guitar players, and a drummer who somehow managed to keep up the rhythm) Noot d'Noot:
an Atlanta-based freak-funk hipswaying acid jazz group up to whom the crowd warmed quite well. Oh yeah, and a lead male vocalist (seen in the above with his hands in the air) who looked a whole lot like this guy:
Like I said, of Montreal failed miserably to disappoint. Alas, there was no coffin filled with shaving cream, no on-stage faux-hanging (both featured when I saw them last, in Durham), but there were plenty of gas mask-wearing bishops:
and, of course, the obligatory trash can-mounted feather blaster:
I'll certainly see these guys (and gal) next time they pop up in the triangle. It's a safe way to spend your show-cash: you know what you're gonna get, but there are sufficient "unknowns" to keep you coming back.
T.A.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
DJ Ones to Interview Of Montreal 6/2 5pm EST
I have another amazing privilege in getting the chance to interview Of Montreal tomorrow night at 5 p.m.! Of Montreal plays later that night at Cat's Cradle in Chapel Hill, and you can hear their interview with me, DJ Ones, before you head out to the show.
Of Montreal is the spectacular band from Athens, Georgia, whose career has spanned the better part of almost two decades. The band has released over ten full length albums with one more entitled False Priest coming sometime later this year. The band has reached growing levels of success over the past decade with their 2007 album Hissing Fauna, Are You the Destroyer? reaching number 72 on the Billboard Charts, and their 2008 release Skeletal Lamping reaching 38.
And if you have questions for the band leave, them in the comment section below or tweet them to @wknc881
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PoJv4N1Too
Of Montreal is the spectacular band from Athens, Georgia, whose career has spanned the better part of almost two decades. The band has released over ten full length albums with one more entitled False Priest coming sometime later this year. The band has reached growing levels of success over the past decade with their 2007 album Hissing Fauna, Are You the Destroyer? reaching number 72 on the Billboard Charts, and their 2008 release Skeletal Lamping reaching 38.
And if you have questions for the band leave, them in the comment section below or tweet them to @wknc881
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PoJv4N1Too
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