Being focused on dance/electronic music here, I think its appropriate to add a bit on performing electronic music live. I take the point of view that a little playback can allow the performer to add more to their physical performance (a la The Presets). However, relying on it 100% is a bit offputting. Even the Holy Robots Kraftwerk stand behind computers and twiddle. Just lookin for a bit of an effort.
I have to say Karin's vocals were the highlight of the show for me. The haunting, creepy androdgyny that sounds so cool and cold on the album doesn't lose any of its chill live. All in all, if you take it on its face, The Knife succeeded in putting on a fantastic musical art performance.
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After a bit of a beer break, we cruised down to Chinatown for the Club NME party that was to feature CSS, the Horrors, and Crystal Castles. We downed some Microsoft Zune sponsored free beers at a very cool Chinese banquet hall and were about to cruise. Then the Sounds came on. Surprise surprise. As discussed here previously, I've got a sweet spot for the Sounds' power pop rock. I had fun.
The Sounds playing Living in America:
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