London Grammar

London Grammar - Hannah Reid is Sam Smith's female equivalent in terms of the BEST vocals in the UK right now. What a talented bunch they are. So another outstanding gig. It seems the music scene is pretty safe right now with a lot of super talented up and coming artists and bands. I think that i’ll begin with someone called Nick Mulvey. Well, what an amazingly talented guy he is. He came on stage as the second support act and the applause from the audience already gave us a clue that he was going to be good. I remember looking at the time and seeing that there was 45 minutes until London Grammar appeared and that I wouldn’t have minded one bit if he played for those 45 minutes. His passion and talent shine right through just by his voice alone, let alone his outstanding guitar playing. His band were also brilliant but I have to mention his double bass and bass guitar player. Another one whose skill and passion is shown through the way he played. If I had the opportunity to see Nick Mulvey again I would jump at the chance and dare you too also. Now onto London Grammar. A performance that left me speechless. Before they appeared, the crowd was already cheering and clapping and if that doesn’t create an atmosphere then I don’t know what does. The stunning vocals from Hannah Reid, awesome guitar playing from Dan Rothman and, one of the most skilled musicians I can think of; Dot Major all make up the lovely band. The piano playing, drum machine and the coolest drum solo all come from Dot which blew me away. Not forgetting that each member of London Grammar is insanely talented and, I’m pretty sure, have perfected what they do. I also have to mention the stunning light show that happened I think for every song. Out of the gigs I’ve been to, this one had the most incredible lighting. Their album is absolutely beautiful and although it’s impossible to pick a favourite, there’s one song that gets me every time and I almost shed a tear at the gig to ‘Sights’. It is the most beautiful and delicate song and speaks to me through the gorgeous chords used and I can’t put it into words how they do it, but it’s the chorus that gets me. There was a brilliant remix of a song they recorded with Disclosure ; ‘Help Me Lose My Mind’ which, I’m sure, put a smile on everyone’s faces. It seems that all the talent at the moment has occurred in the space of a year – Ella Eyre, Sam Smith, Gorgon City, Naughty Boy, just to mention a few. There were also about 6 violinists and cellists cleverly hidden away behind the band until they were needed, then a light shone on them and they owned the venue with the band. Overall it has to be the calmest gig I’ve ever been to and I thoroughly loved every minute of it and would do it again in the blink of an eye. Credit and thanks to London Grammar, Nick Mulvey and the rest of the musicians and crew. A lovely night and hope to see both of them again. By Amba Pattison

Perfect! They were perfect , I've been to many concerts before , but this is the first time i enjoy a live performance more then recorded songs ! It was such an amazing and emotional performance ! While waiting outside BIEL, I heard one of the staff who watched them training on stage earlier that day saying : " This is the first time i witness a voice that is better live than recorded !" And I couldn't wait to see it happen ! He was right , we could see it from the crowd singing with Hannah , she just closed her eyes and smiled ! It was one of the best moments ! I believe they enjoyed their performance in Beirut as much as we all did . Another amazing moment was when , I was standing right in front of Dan staring at him and his guitar for a while and smiling , and he looked at me for a few seconds then he smiled and continued performing ! I know he doesn't remember it , but it was magical ! I do appreciate artists down to earth !! I even had the chance to meet them backstage and give them portraits i've drawn , and I was extremely happy , they reacted amazingly to the drawings , it made me feel so special and lucky!
I did the impossible to go to that concert , That I will never ever forget ! The music , The voice and the lighting ! perfect ! everything was perfect and not even one mistake . They used lighting in such an amazing way , it went very well with the music , and one of the best performances was metal & dust ( though it's not my favorite song) but the way they played it with drums and passion and amazingly warm stunning performance made it one of my Favorites songs that night ! Thank you London Grammar , Radio One , Poliakov vodka and whoever made this concert possible , Not to forget the Lebanese Band : MASHROU' LEILA !! Proud to be lebanese , Maria , ...

London Grammar sounded better live than they do on their CD and they totally blew me away! I’ve had their album for a while and sort of casually listened to it but only really latched on to a few of their songs. However, seeing them live was a completely different experience and it’s made me go back and re-listen to the album with a new appreciation for the music.
The first thing that really rose the bar for me was how flawless Hannah’s voice sounded. Sometimes when you see an artist live, they sound pitchy or just not quite like they do on a CD after all the editing, but Hannah never hit a bum note. Her voice is so rich and inviting that I was mesmerized. Dot really impressed me as well with the range of instruments he plays from different drums to the keyboard and Dan’s guitar provided a strong base for all their songs. To really round out the sound, they also revealed, after a few songs, a small group of violinists that added immense depth to the entire musical balance.
But the music wasn’t just the amazing part. They also had a ridiculously amazing light show, which just immersed me further in the music, and I found myself just staring at the stage, captivated.
For those of you that are Disclosure fans don’t worry, because they also do a rendition of “Help Me Lose My Mind” in a slightly different style that was awesome. I loved all of it so much that I’ve already bought tickets to see them again this summer.

London Grammar, have risen from a small living room-music band to one of the most popular of this time. The show opened not with a lot of the glim&glam, but with the whisper of the first notes and than that deep awesome voice of hers. The show was perfect! You could feel the bass and music rushing through your veins. We didn’t get any of her covers, however, they played almost the whole album, which she did perfectly. She sings live even better than on CD. Some songs were shortened, on the other side, they made a great expansion of the intro’s. During the song ‘stay awake’ she had some gigs with the other band members. Result: laughing while singing. It was great to see that they amused themselves as well. The only downside was that it only lasted an hour, I could have listened to her all night! All in all, a great performance and I would really recommend it to all the London Grammar fans out there. As for the band; keep up the good work, waiting impatiently for more.

The old sandstone buildings and tiered lawns of the Arts Centre in Fremantle was the venue for the debut of London Grammar as headline acts. I must admit some trepidation as to whether the complexity of their sound and the power and delicacy of Hannahs voice would translate well to the live venue.
I needn't have worried as from the opening bars of rooting for you with Hannah soaring unaccompanied through occasional barrages of sound all with exceptional musicianship from Dan on guitar and Dom on everything else, this was a gig to remember. The light show though simple was used to perfection and at times was gentle, at others brutal but always effective.
They endeared with their lighthearted banter and will be craved for the impression they left this cool Saturday evening.
As I drove home listening to their cd, the music was still beautiful but now somehow unfulfilling after such a powerful performance and leaves me impatient for the next time they visit.
Awesome job guys.

London Grammar is a trio of artists. They create a sound between the melancholic and the obscure, which brings the soul in a magic, far away world. A world dominated and enchanted by Hannah's pure voice. An universe with Dot's and Dan's perfect sound as landscape too.
They make you forget all your troubles, or better they express your inner problems in a poetic and almost mystic way. They seemed to be an only person, who dominated the scene for almost a hour and a half. They did not stop.. In order not to stop the dream too.
The acoustic support perfectly embraced Hannah's capacities, the light system was simple and effective. All was connected in an equilibrate way to offer to the 4000 people unforgettable memories.
I have to say I almost cried during "Hell to the Liars" and touched heaven with the last but not least "Metal and Dust"... My life's song, now and forever.

I was very lucky to attend the London Grammar show at Roundchapel in Hackney-tickets were very sought after as this was an intimate show-an audience of around 425 people!!The venue could not have been more perfect for the type of music London Grammar excel at...beautifully crafted ambient ballads...and the fantastic vocals of Hannah Reid sounded strong and beautiful as they echoed around this church space.They played new songs from their upcoming album as well as old established favourites like If You Wait and Strong.The band had apparently rehearsed and recorded demo,s for their new album at the Roundchapel and they did seem very comfortable in their surroundings tonight....a night to be cherished/remembered for quite awhile9/10

Great gig! Preceded by Until The Ribbon Breaks who we'd not heard of before and loved, we were excited to see London Grammar live. Thrilled that the sound of the band really accurately represented the studio album, especially the vocals of Hannah which were divine - some of the most accomplished I've heard live. Can't wait to hear more from them in 2015 and hope they return to Toronto before too long to give me a taste of home!

AMAZING!! I love these guys!

The one thing I would recommend you improve is that your sound crew needs to well, be slightly better. Your must has a lot of depth and detail and the sound was not clear. The low frequency was overloaded and sometimes blurred in quality. Overpowering the vocals in many moments. The band has spent a long time adding detail to the songs and they are not coming through clearly

The venue was a great choice for starters. The gig...well, what can I say! I had high hopes and wasn't disappointed...what a band! Hannah, Dan and Dot were superb...the subtlety and blend of the music, and the versatility and strength of Hannah's voice makes for a fantastic combination. It's what makes them so unique and compelling. Lomg may it continue...best British band for a very long time!