Electro
Cut Copy – Concorde 2 – 02/07/2008
It would be an ethically questionable experiment - but…
If the endorphins of Daft Punk and Kraftwerk were combined with a psychogenic compound, the resultant mixture given to an imprisoned Pet-Shop-Boys, who were then forced to go and make music under controlled conditions, (subliminally) influenced by Fleetwod Mac records - Something akin to the music of Cut Copy might be produced - if you filtered out the expected anxiety and screams…
…and with ‘In Ghost Colours’ - I think they (Cut Copy, not the above) have created one of the albums of 2008. It’s a beamy, mix of melodies and tight harmonies, which helps to recreate a little bit of personal sunshine - especially handy in these Autumnal days of dark.
Live; the songs are slightly different in feel - this sometimes good, sometimes less so, but rarely anything more severe…
On the plus side, the hand claps, build ups, moments of release, erratic movements, and distinctive vocals are ace - but the backing tracks, marginalised guitars, and loss of (some) dynamic, are the less positive aspects of live translation
Some of the albums melancholic moments are also lost amidst the euphoric rushes - but given the heady production on the recordings, some of the above can be excused - the reproduction is generally faithful and impressive…
…When the new tracks arrive, it appears that a musical transition is afoot; euphoric electro-pop is saying hello, and hazy, uplifting indie is waving goodbye. The next album will reveal more.
On the whole, this was an enjoyable performance - if not quite as joyous as it could have been if I was more inebriated.
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