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Amazing performance by the sisters band Haim. Better than I would've imagined. They are now my new favorite band! And I was pleasantly surprised by Twin Shadow. Great sounds and really energetic. I was impressed.
amazing show, wish i could see them perform again. you can tell he put his heart and all into the performance.
I went to the Twin Shadow show on the recommendation of a friend, who I'm also trying to impress, but i had heard some of 'Confess'; this years follow up to his 2010 debut 'Forget' and was intrigued by what could be done with a live interpretation of the songs. Add to which the support of valley residents and all round hipster buzz band 'Haim', I was in for a treat. George Lewis Jr, and his band who form Twin Shadow came on to a packed Fonda Theatre, the stage dressed with a yellow motorcycle, referencing the inspiration for 'Confess'. Lewis suffered a motorcycle accident in Boston in 2011. Twin Shadow's performance was a neon blend of live rigid drums, accompanied with a scattering of electronic beats. Crunchy, but subtle bass line's tie up the soft cornered rhythm section; while synths, electric keys and organs blend together Lewis' broody and compassionate electric guitar. Twin Shadow's songs are open and honest, touching on a' R'n'B sincerity but with the integrity of more poetically developed artist such as Jeff Buckley and perhaps even Prince. Lewis' confidence in selling these stories and experiences through his music is seamlessly delivered to make you dance and feel good, the performance allowed for pace and the 90 minute show provided a well balanced set. Solo performances from Lewis, and also an instrumental interlude with poetry added a bohemian vibe to the proceedings, but the band don't dwell on such ponderous frequencies for long, slapping the audience back into shape with another bright and charging number. The night almost seemed like a double header, with support from Haim, the "3 sisters and a mister" from the San Fernando Valley. Bringing with them their sultry, but sweaty, broody, but slick songs, together with an on stage sense of enjoyment and comfort; owing to being in their home town. At one point lead guitarist and vocalist Danielle, had a teary moment of overwhelmed achievement, just after they performed their grooving dancer "Forever" a track reminiscent of Michael Jackson's "Wanna be startin' somethin'" but with a fresh airy charm, and a ballsy staccato vocal performed with a Julliette Lewis-esque fury. An all round great show, the kind of music you can take in your stride, a flavor of something not so sickly or intense that it deems the rest of the night irrelevant. A casual, but specific slice of music and art.
I love TS but the sound was terrible at the Fonda.
One of the best shows I've been to in a very long time. So happy I made the 3 hour drive. Would do it again.
SO what can you say about this show, it was just epic. The opening band (Niki and the Dove)grew on me more and more and by the end of their set when George stepped out to play with them I was in Love. It is hard to say how I would feel about seeing TS again since I saw them at BAM and before that in Webster Hall and both shows were amazing. But their show at BAM had two new tracks, Five Seconds and The One adding a new kind of energy to an already amazing set for their first album Forget. I must admit that with this new album George showed on stage a more personal voice with a solo opening for the Song The One and an energetic ending with a closing song that featured the opening act I will not say in case it spoils fans who might see TS in the near future. But from the first song to the last it was by far the best show I have seen this year with Amon Toubin second and Little Dragon third in Prospect Park.
Ended encore with an amazing cover of Under Pressure!
I saw Twin Shadow with Niki and The Dove, two bands I've been obsessed with this summer. It couldn't have been better.
I was there because a friend was going to see Diamond Rings. I would describe him as a cross between vanilla ice, boy george and David Bowie. I had a great time, music was fun and entertaining.
Diamond Rings and Twin Shadow were both incredible.
I was half expecting the live show to be sort of tame and dreamy, but it completely kicked ass! He is a true showman and his band was killing. So fantastic!
Fantastic! Enjoyed Diamond Rings as well! More than lived up to my expectations! Best wishes and much success for them both!
This show was absolutely amazing!! Twin Shadow was great. The band has this really transcending energy, completely sexy. I loved every minute of it, and wish they played a second concert in NYC because I would definitely go again. I was all the way in front, right before the stage. So I would recommend going early if you want to experience being 1 foot away from the performers.
Twin Shadow is definately an up-and-coming alternative,indie, rock band. They incorporate piano and synthsizer into a groovy sound that keeps you moving the whole time. The vocals/lyrics are fun and powerful and,at the same time, still kind of mellow. In my opinion, mellow vocals are great because every member of this band has amazing talent alone and combined so you're able to hear everything at once. I've been to too many shows where all you can hear are the singers and the instruments turn into background music. Either way, this performance at The Paradise was fantastic. I love this venue because it is so intimate and the sound flows surprisingly well throughout the place. My friend and I(whom had no idea who or what Twin Shadow even was) danced the night away! The only negative was that the show was too short! :)
