Nov 22 2008
Of Montreal Concert
It was amazing. Last night I was in the city with nothing to do, and then my brother’s wife came down with a sickness and couldn’t go to the concert. I got her ticket and got to go!!
It took place in the Grand Regency Ballroom (or whatever it’s called) in the city, and it was, as I said, amazing. The performance style, music, and set design was all great. The opening band was mediocre. Noise rock requires a certain acquisition. I enjoyed it, many didn’t.
But Of Montreal itself was great. They played all of Skeletal Lamping, some of Hissing Fauna, some of Sunlandic Twins, and more. They even covered Nirvana. Everyone in the crowd was really into it, and I was able to get into the front row. I got some great pictures on my phone. Kevin Barnes is quite the stage presence (as is the rest of the band). He changed costumes about ten times throughout the show, going from a white, feather vest to nothing but his golden/red underwear. Later, he wrapped himself in toilet paper or paper mache (I’m not sure what it was).
In addition, the songs themselves were really well performed. Kevin Barnes always amazes me with his incredible vocal range.
