Pixel Fix performed with vivacity and fervour so much so it was difficult not to feel enraptured by the lyrical beat of their mixed acoustic voice and electronic sound. It's a successful combination of styles bound to get artists following in their footsteps. I was actually quite disappointed to find that, at least from where I stood, people afforded little attention and clear enjoyment of the adroitness of this growing band and it just made me think how underappreciated support acts can be. If anything was to be said about this band, ignoring them would be a massive mistake. Yes, at times, it was very difficult to distinguish what they were singing but did that matter? No. What was highlighted during the gig was how well the band was able to use the variety of instruments and sound to still captivate me as a music enthusiast. For music to be good, it has to have more meaning than simply just to look deeper into the lyrics. You have to think more about what's being said through how they are being sung, how the instruments are being played and how the band interacts and works together to pull off a momentous performance. Pixel Fix definitely demonstrated this.
Next up was Kimberly Anne. I'd already seen a cover she'd once performed with Lewis Watson so I was aware of her insane skills as a singer and musician. Her performance reeled me closer into admiration of her addictive tunes. Packing in harmonising vocals, drums and the especial addition of an xylophone (all the way from Arica-exotic much). I really liked the moments when she would break into the song by smashing the drums with finger-clicking speed. But then even on the most mellifluous songs, it was great to have that juxtaposition between elation and euphoric repose. She epitomises what you want in a singer, a good voice, with artistry and a amicable personality which was nicely witty, and it's not easy to do that, which is why I think that her stage presence and talent makes her a born performer.
Fyfe was the final support act bringing forth mellow vocals. Out of all the support acts he clearly received the most attention from girls who fell for his almost cathartic and soulful rhythms. He has by far a talent which comes to match the other acts I witnessed that night but my only problem was that I felt his interaction with the audience was quite stifled. Other than that it's definitely right to say that his performance was intense and gripping but then again maybe this is why I still felt grounded to the world when I listened to his music, rather than feeling myself become detached and sent to another world of ecstasy, which is what I enjoy most about music.
When it came to Amber Run, the lead up had been slow and yet patience was certainly not my virtue that night! Luckily the gig kicked off right from the moment they set foot on stage and already the atmosphere in the venue had changed. I knew as the melody began to fade in that what was to begin was one of my favourite songs from the band's 'Pilot EP', I Found. It didn't help the fact that I could see Joe, back to the audience, preparing for a dramatic build up before slowly turning and belting out rich vocals. I love this song for a number of reasons. The control in how the band adds intensity in varying ways, just with their instruments, is one. For another their symphonious harmonies, dare I say it, are enough to melt butter (such a cliché but my God do I believe that!). One of my favourite things about the band is also about being able to watch them perform and see how the beats and melodies makes them feel; it's easy to see them physically engage with the songs which clearly shows how passionate they are about music. Really, it's artists like this band who can clearly demonstrate ardour for music who inspire me to want to delve into the industry further, no matter what issues that lurk in the darkest corners of the industry.Even in the most energetic songs like Spark and Noah, I felt exuberant and care-free. Heaven was definitely one of the most uplifting songs which had the venue easily moving to the quick drum beats and guitar strums. You could lose yourself to their music, it's that beautiful. At the end of it all, isn't the main aim of music to provide an escape from reality? It's hard for me to find artists who truly and deeply do this yet this band defies that. Admittedly I was a little disappointed by the fact the performance was over so soon, but with an album on the horizon I'm looking forward to a longer performance the moment their next tour comes around.
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