Looks like everyone else had a good night too, good I was feeling guilty.
lcd soundsystem dance contest
so i ended up going… and had a fucking blast. didn't realize i was going to go until 7:30 but found a ticket out front no problem (you see that sweetcell?).
as for yacht, i enjoyed his energy and his enthusiasm, not anything i would write home about, but i found him fun and entertaining.
lcd was awesome. i wasn't disappointed (except for the encore) and was able to shake my ass as i am always looking to do. i think the guy behind me tasted my ponytail a few times, but had he been moving half as much i was, he could have avoided it. ;) ;)
as for yacht, i enjoyed his energy and his enthusiasm, not anything i would write home about, but i found him fun and entertaining.
lcd was awesome. i wasn't disappointed (except for the encore) and was able to shake my ass as i am always looking to do. i think the guy behind me tasted my ponytail a few times, but had he been moving half as much i was, he could have avoided it. ;) ;)
Did anyone notice !!! up in the balcony, including Tyler Pope, LCD's regular bassist. It was kind of frustrating seeing one of my favorite bass players standing next to the stage while his replacement didn't quite fill his shoes. Still a fun show, but not quite as magical as the last two times they've been by (9:30 Club with MIA and Sonar with Juan Maclean)
I was proud of the DC kids for getting down though.
I thought YACHT was pretty entertaining, but would have been better with a real musician or two on stage.
I was proud of the DC kids for getting down though.
I thought YACHT was pretty entertaining, but would have been better with a real musician or two on stage.
i too thought they were overly loud and perhaps because of not being on the floor bouncing around only thought the show was OK… also thought the new stuff was all pretty average
but it was fun getting dig through my neglected vinyl on Sunday afternoon looking for inspiration, and the reason i don't get out the techno/house/80s vinyl more often is out of laziness and not being able to beat match my way out of a paper bag.
but it was fun getting dig through my neglected vinyl on Sunday afternoon looking for inspiration, and the reason i don't get out the techno/house/80s vinyl more often is out of laziness and not being able to beat match my way out of a paper bag.
Don't have anything to add that hasn't already been said. The last time I saw LCD was in Baltimore at Sonar. The show was a total bore; a friend and I left midway through. Granted, it was a late weeknight in Baltimore, so being tired was a huge factor.
Last night, though, they were fantastic, and it overcame any exhaustion I was feeling from a hard day of house- & yard-work. Everyone who mentioned the crowd going crazy was right on; I managed to move my way up to the front and people were spazzing out. And I'm sure it didn't hurt that they songs were "rocked up" for the stage. The encore was the only let down; why end such a high energy show with the most slow-tempo'd, non-dance track? Oh well…I still left with a huge smile on my face. I swear, they must have played every song I wanted to hear.
YACHT I found highly entertaining. Dude is not a live entity at all. One guy dancing to pre-programmed laptop music isn't something that's worth the price of admission, so it was nice to see him doing his best (Q&A session, dancing into the crowd) to really get people into it. I was amazed so many people applauded him. And a lot of his songs were pretty catchy. Still, I'd never go out of my way to see him live again.
And it was great meeting some new people. Thanks to Joe for recognizing me (and hitting me in the kidney), I got to meet him and sweetcell, who were both super nice. Look forward to catching you guys before a show so we can actually get a drink and talk. And as always, it was good to see Kosmo.
Last night, though, they were fantastic, and it overcame any exhaustion I was feeling from a hard day of house- & yard-work. Everyone who mentioned the crowd going crazy was right on; I managed to move my way up to the front and people were spazzing out. And I'm sure it didn't hurt that they songs were "rocked up" for the stage. The encore was the only let down; why end such a high energy show with the most slow-tempo'd, non-dance track? Oh well…I still left with a huge smile on my face. I swear, they must have played every song I wanted to hear.
YACHT I found highly entertaining. Dude is not a live entity at all. One guy dancing to pre-programmed laptop music isn't something that's worth the price of admission, so it was nice to see him doing his best (Q&A session, dancing into the crowd) to really get people into it. I was amazed so many people applauded him. And a lot of his songs were pretty catchy. Still, I'd never go out of my way to see him live again.
And it was great meeting some new people. Thanks to Joe for recognizing me (and hitting me in the kidney), I got to meet him and sweetcell, who were both super nice. Look forward to catching you guys before a show so we can actually get a drink and talk. And as always, it was good to see Kosmo.
haha. i was in the front spazzing out. it was a good time. except the girl by me with the smelly hair.
Originally posted by nkotb:
I managed to move my way up to the front and people were spazzing out. And I'm sure it didn't hurt that they songs were "rocked up" for the stage. The encore was the only let down; why end such a high energy show with the most slow-tempo'd, non-dance track? Oh well…I still left with a huge smile on my face. I swear, they must have played every song I wanted to hear.
Anybody jot down a set list? This is mine from memory, but I'm not 100% sure this is right:
US V Them
Daft Punk is Playing at my House
Time To Get Away
North American Scum
All My Friends
Tribulations
Watch the Tapes
Movement
Yeah
New York I Love You but You're Bringing Me Down
US V Them
Daft Punk is Playing at my House
Time To Get Away
North American Scum
All My Friends
Tribulations
Watch the Tapes
Movement
Yeah
New York I Love You but You're Bringing Me Down
Originally posted by azaghal1981:I got a copy of the setlist and they had both "Someone Great" and "No Love Lost" on there in the encore befor "NY I Love You," but they didn't play them. I guess James really must have fucked up his voice like he said. Even still, it was a pretty fantastic show and didn't seem overly short, even without those songs.
Yeah those are my thoughts summed up perfectly. James did say that his voice was shot between a couple songs; that could've been the reason for only one song for an encore.
Originally posted by earth intruder aka j. marshmallow:
Pretty impressive show I must say…and this is coming from someone who is not very fond of the new release :)
Could have been better, though! DC got a 1 song encore instead of the normal 3-song encore in other cities (we did not get a Joy Division cover, "No Love Lost" and "Someone Great" (my fave song on the new release…WTF!!!) Were they tired or what?!
Anyway, it was a $15 show…so couldn't really complain…
OK, the show officially gets a B-minus from me :)
Seriously, how hard is it to sing "Someone Great"??!!
WE WERE DUPED!!!
Seriously, how hard is it to sing "Someone Great"??!!
WE WERE DUPED!!!
Originally posted by starrdogg92:
I got a copy of the setlist and they had both "Someone Great" and "No Love Lost" on there in the encore befor "NY I Love You," but they didn't play them. I guess James really must have fucked up his voice like he said. Even still, it was a pretty fantastic show and didn't seem overly short, even without those songs.
Originally posted by wanderlust aka joe marshmallow:His voice was really shot to shit, but he REALLY gave it all during the main set. I wish he'd have done Someone Great/No Love Lost, but it's okay. He'll be back in September.
OK, the show officially gets a B-minus from me :)
Seriously, how hard is it to sing "Someone Great"??!!
WE WERE DUPED!!!
Originally posted by starrdogg92:
I got a copy of the setlist and they had both "Someone Great" and "No Love Lost" on there in the encore befor "NY I Love You," but they didn't play them. I guess James really must have fucked up his voice like he said. Even still, it was a pretty fantastic show and didn't seem overly short, even without those songs.
yes, that was fantastic. before it started i was like, "i really hope it's uncomfortably loud" and they sure came through there. took a couple songs to find the groove, i thought they sped through "daft punk" a bit too much, but from there on out it was just phenomenal. "yeah" couldn't have been more insanely great, same with "all my friends." i usually will only headbob even if i'm really into something, but how could you not be getting down last night? i mean, it's dance music, so i danced. right? also, i was drunk.
anyway, the encore was indeed a letdown because "someone great" is the best song on the album and "no love lost" is the best warsaw-era joy division song and it sounds great on the "all my friends" single, but if his voice really was shot (next to last night of tour, and all) then "someone great" is a tough one to pull off. minor quibble, though. great fun.
anyway, the encore was indeed a letdown because "someone great" is the best song on the album and "no love lost" is the best warsaw-era joy division song and it sounds great on the "all my friends" single, but if his voice really was shot (next to last night of tour, and all) then "someone great" is a tough one to pull off. minor quibble, though. great fun.
Originally posted by BookerT:the best rejoinder of all time. kudos.
also, i was drunk.
Good fun. Was loud, but not insanely loud, some shows make that one feel like an acoustic set (Garbage). Give credit to the band for hanging out before and after the show, chatting up the fans.
Kosmo, not sure what song, but the roadies were laughing over one you played early on that they recognized.
Kosmo, not sure what song, but the roadies were laughing over one you played early on that they recognized.
Originally posted by SalParadise:
Originally posted by ixkpd-bk:Sal - i hear fede is quite the dancer too. cant wait for tonight. might be hitting a bar (nevada smiths probably) before the show - will know more later.
Originally posted by SalParadise:only if it's the floor of Webster Hall tomorrow night…
[qb]Originally posted by ixkpd-bk:
[qb] :D See you on the 'flo…
I got there around 7:45 and had to find some tickets for two friends who decided to jump in last moment. Only had to wait like 10 minutes though.
Amazing show but a little short. Only song I really wanted to hear but didn't was Sound of Silver. Get Innocuous, Daft Punk, and North American Scum were the songs that really seemed to get the crowd going.
As per Kosmo's request, I danced all evening - albeit poorly. But fun was had by all and for $15 it was incredible.
YACHT was hilarious. I don't know whether he's a genius or a complete idiot, but we all stood with our mouths open the entire set watching that kid freak out. Most "interesting" opener I've seen in a while.
Amazing show but a little short. Only song I really wanted to hear but didn't was Sound of Silver. Get Innocuous, Daft Punk, and North American Scum were the songs that really seemed to get the crowd going.
As per Kosmo's request, I danced all evening - albeit poorly. But fun was had by all and for $15 it was incredible.
YACHT was hilarious. I don't know whether he's a genius or a complete idiot, but we all stood with our mouths open the entire set watching that kid freak out. Most "interesting" opener I've seen in a while.
Originally posted by xneverwherex:
Originally posted by SalParadise:cool, shoot me a text when it's definite. i might be at work a little late, but i can meet up soonafter (work is in e. village).
Originally posted by ixkpd-bk:Sal - i hear fede is quite the dancer too. cant wait for tonight. might be hitting a bar (nevada smiths probably) before the show - will know more later.
Originally posted by SalParadise:only if it's the floor of Webster Hall tomorrow night…
[qb]Originally posted by ixkpd-bk:
[qb] :D See you on the 'flo…
Originally posted by SalParadise:
Originally posted by xneverwherex:ok will shoot you a text later. doors are at 7:30 and show is prob at 8:30 - well last time i was late, so it seems the start times could be anywhere between 8 - 8:30. will try and hit the bar around 7:15- 7:30. either way ill shoot you and fede a text so we can meet up.
Originally posted by SalParadise:cool, shoot me a text when it's definite. i might be at work a little late, but i can meet up soonafter (work is in e. village).
Originally posted by ixkpd-bk:Sal - i hear fede is quite the dancer too. cant wait for tonight. might be hitting a bar (nevada smiths probably) before the show - will know more later.
Originally posted by SalParadise:only if it's the floor of Webster Hall tomorrow night…
[qb]Originally posted by ixkpd-bk:
[qb] :D See you on the 'flo…
ixkpd-bk - if you wanna meet up with us, shoot me a message here, youre more than welcome to join us.
Originally posted by xneverwherex:
Originally posted by SalParadise:That sounds great, but I nixed my plans to go see Webster Hall and decided to chill with the !!! boys (and girl) here tonight!
Originally posted by xneverwherex:ok will shoot you a text later. doors are at 7:30 and show is prob at 8:30 - well last time i was late, so it seems the start times could be anywhere between 8 - 8:30. will try and hit the bar around 7:15- 7:30. either way ill shoot you and fede a text so we can meet up.
Originally posted by SalParadise:cool, shoot me a text when it's definite. i might be at work a little late, but i can meet up soonafter (work is in e. village).
Originally posted by ixkpd-bk:Sal - i hear fede is quite the dancer too. cant wait for tonight. might be hitting a bar (nevada smiths probably) before the show - will know more later.
Originally posted by SalParadise:only if it's the floor of Webster Hall tomorrow night…
[qb]Originally posted by ixkpd-bk:
[qb] :D See you on the 'flo…
ixkpd-bk - if you wanna meet up with us, shoot me a message here, youre more than welcome to join us.
Originally posted by ixkpd-bk:no worries - if youre here again for a show (which im sure will be soon enough), let me know. theres some good shows coming around here very shortly that im keeping mum about till i secure my own ticket :)
That sounds great, but I nixed my plans to go see Webster Hall and decided to chill with the !!! boys (and girl) here tonight!
in case you missed last night's napoleon dynamite meets muppet show spaz out from YACHT or will be absent from tonight's !!! show… it is officially remix Monday.
YACHT remixes + Hot Chip remixes !!! = remix Monday.
link via Best Week Ever a la Shameless Conspiracy.
YACHT remixes + Hot Chip remixes !!! = remix Monday.
link via Best Week Ever a la Shameless Conspiracy.