Morcheeba was excellent.
by beachd on 5/18/14Theatre of Living Arts - PhiladelphiaI really enjoyed the show; but they missed a few of my favorites. I guess they can't sing them all.
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I really enjoyed the show; but they missed a few of my favorites. I guess they can't sing them all.
This was a fantastic show. Morcheeba's performance was 1st rate and they have all of the energy and spirit that they've ever had. Head Up High is a great blend of classic band stylings with a foray into new, comfortable directions. They chose a set list which included my faves off of Head Up High, as well as great stuff from past albums. Opening with Make Believer gave me a much better appreciation of that track than what was recorded in the studio (especially percussion). Gimme Your Love pleasantly jolted me out of the blissful rut of The Sea a few tracks later. And then, the back-to-back-to-back-to-back of Otherwise, Crimson, Trigger Hippy and Blindfold took the crowd through a perfect tour of what I consider to be the best of their catalog. Bowie's Let's Dance was covered as well (fun, and well performed, but I prefer Skye's vocals alognside more fitting material). The encore was good, but I've seen them do better. I've also enjoyed past shows where they've done intimate numbers like Skye-over-Ross' acoustic "I Am the Spring". They did not do any of that this time, which I was a little bummed about. Skye and Ross interacted jovially with the crowd including selfies, and a lucky fan's phone-vid guided tour of the band performing. Mint! All told, Morcheeba still has it; they never lost it; and their new album rekindles what really makes them fantastic. And this band shines when performing live. I'll always make time to see them when possible. The band's DJ was good, but needed to be louder in the mix, I felt. Lighting was good, sound was average.
Never thought we would get the chance to see Morcheeba with Skye! The music was fantastic. Love both their old songs and the new songs off their new CD, Blood Like Lemonade. Skye was gorgeous in a red fringed, sequined dress. She has a very unique voice and was in top form. Morcheeba's unique sound, a mixture of rock and new age is a nice change from the ordinary and loved every minute of the show. Wish they would have played longer and more songs off of Charango.
Morcheeba is more complete with Skye! I've seen them in concert without her and I thought they were good. Her style and stage presents simply captivated me.
Showbox Market has always been one of my favorite venues in Seattle & I've seen Morcheeba there before in Dec '05, but that time was without their original lead singer, Skye...they were great then, but I gotta tell ya, Skye is absolutely mind-blowing! Her singing style is truly intoxicating & her adorable, bubbly, playful personality was incredibly charismatic. I will never forget that show & VERY HIGHLY recommend anyone/everyone catch Morcheeba live if presented even half a chance...I would drive multiple hundreds of miles to catch them if the weren't already coming to my city. I just wish they could make it out to their favorite US (Seattle) city more often! (their own words, not mine)
I've been following Morcheeba for years and I always make it out to their Seattle shows. I was so excite to see Skye since she wasn't with the band the last time I saw them. As usual, she and the band sounded amazing and played a wide variety of songs that spanned their career as a band. I just wish I hadn't been sick so I could have enjoyed it more. Sick or no, I wouldn't miss my chance to see Morcheeba.
Morcheeba was good. They put on a good live show and I enjoyed Skye's stage presence.
great show. The music box is a great venue and perfect for the dreamy melodic voice of Skye. She was amazing and so was the lead guitarist. They were also very amusing and funny with the crowd and put on a great show. They did 3 songs in their encore. Very cohesive and good flow to the performance. The crowd was great too.
I was thrilled to see that Skye Edwards is back with the band, and she/they did not disappoint. They sang about half the songs from their most recent album, half the songs from Charango, and my favorites from Fragments of Freedom. Their banter and energy on stage were fun, and the music was great (as always). Plus, the Music Box was an amazing, intimate venue for the show. 5 stars, all around!
I recommed morcheeba! But if your disabled and cant stand dont go to the warfield unless you enjoy looking at the back of people all night. The worst wheelchair section Ive been to in this day and age.
Morcheeba is amazing live. Great stage presence. Great music
LOVED LOVED LOVED!! the opening band was cute but just too low energy for MOrcheeba. It was painful to listen to the Mumlers. They sound good online but in person the music wasn't mixed well, you couldn't hear the singer and the drums were NOT in sync. Disappointing. BUT MORCHEEBA WAS SOOOO AMAZING!
This vocalist has an amazing voice.... when she SINGS. She spent half this show blabbing on and made the audience sing half the songs. Very very annoying.
This happens to be one of my favourite shows ever. Morcheeba was AMAZING! It's so wonderful having Skye back! She looked and sounded incredible and so did Paul and Ross. They played for over two hours, opening with "The Sea" and closing with "Blindfold" with a nice mix of old favs and songs from their new album "Blood Like lemonade." What an incredible evening!
Great show, with awesome vocals from Skye Edwards, they could have played for another hour.
I agree with all the other reviewers here- Morcheeba put on an incredible show. Skye is back with the group- she was very sexy and her voice was extremely sultry. She is a true pro ... a singing goddess. A full band filled out the stage, and all performers were top notch. Everyone on stage looked like they were having a blast, and my hometown LA crowd gave them much love. The mood was classic Morcheeba- stony psychedelic, after-hours chill vibe. I love LA! I hope Morcheeba plays more shows soon, I'd love to see them again!
I had a great time at this show from start to finish. Skye is both charming and expectionally talented. Her charisma kept the audience singing, dancing and smiling with her.Morcheeba sounds amazing live! An unforgettable performance! Bravo!!!
Such a great vibe Morcheeba radiate. It was complimented by the fact that they played at the Warfield, which is my favorite SF venue. Skye was stunning, both with her seductive voice and mohawk.
This is the second time I have seen Morcheeba. They were good the first time but this was wonderful. The Music Box is a great venue for a bad like this, it has a warm and intimate feeling, it really allowed the audience to connect to the band. Skye was amazing and fun. Her stage presence is electric and I can't imagine the band without her. I am so glad I got to see them!
What can I say about Morcheeba that hasn't already been said? They're cool, their music is sexy, rhythmic, diverse and just timeless! But moreover, Skye adds the finishing touches with her smooth and strong voice that can't be beat! Welcome back, Skye!