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Sea Power brings experimental rock music fused with cinematic soundscapes. An intoxicating atmosphere evoking the sublime wilderness in musical form, upon a stage decked out with foliage and shrouded in fog. Guitar monoliths tower, cornet and viola trace constellations above a world both beautiful and on the brink. Foliage, fog, and glowing atmospheres create panoramic, immersive experiences where the post-industrial and the primeval collide. Time Out named them Live Band of the Year, a reputation reinforced by tours with The Flaming Lips, Interpol, Pulp, The Killers, and Manic Street Preachers.
From CERN’s particle tunnels to Beijing’s clubs, from New York’s Bowery Ballroom to the dinosaur halls of the British Museum, Sea Power explores the alternative edges of rock music and reimagine it as the sound of ecological mythology, a soundtrack for the Anthropocene.
Sea Powers members are Jan Wilkinson, Neil Wilkinson, Martin Noble, Abu Fry, and Phil Sumner.
“Two fingers for the dead, two fingers for the living. Two fingers for the world that we all live in.” Two Fingers
“Sea Power belongs to a parallel present tense, running alongside our mundane reality, which doesn’t seem to have a chronological start or end point. They are that vital thing: a band who, had they not existed, no one else would have thought to invent them.” The Quietus
Live-Bewertungen
What a great night!
Not only did BSP (Jan, Noble, Phil) kick off with a cracking half-dozen of their best ... they proceeded to play a beautifully matched backing for Jock Scot's witty, visceral poetry. This in itself was well worth the effort to drag myself out the day after an almighty all-day Christmas session ... let alone excellent value money.
To the venue, it was my first time upstairs at the Lexington on Pentonville Road. The pub is a crazy, but relaxed lounge affair with so many American beers and bourbons on offer that you could spend many a night working through the extensive menu! Tunes supplied by great mix tapes and a resident DJ just add to the excellent overall experience. Staff were friendly and quick - can't fault the place.
After the openers by BSP and the wonderful Mr Scot - Nectarine No. 9 played their entire Saint Jack album. Jock Scot appeared again for the expected collaboration. Davy and band were cool and accomplished (how they could see anything in the atmospheric gloom of the upstairs venue with those dark shades is beyond me). The set was lively, beautiful, humorous and rounded off a perfect evening of excellent music, poetry and beer.
This was one thoroughly enjoyable and very cool night out in Islington!
gerrycassidy
...Oh the heavy water how it enfolds, the salt the spray the gorgeous undertow.... From the sea to the land beyond.
A BSP gig is like drowning and then rebirth. When they're at their hysterical, chaotic, insane best - often accompanied by giant dancing bears and onstage acrobatics - BSP can channel most of the alternative and indie influences of the last 40 years to create something truly original but weirdly familiar.
Capable of live sound-tracking movies and now experimenting with Brass Bands. Always just one great leap away from mainstream success, which they deserve but certainly don't need - one of the last remaining integral English indie bands with their credibility intact.
...Always, always, always the sea, Brilliantine Mortality!
pitchforkdisney
When the 8 foot bear that walks through the crowd is not the strangest thing you see at a gig you know you've seen a good show.
The band used the first half of the set to play all but 1 song of their debut LP "The Decline of..." whilst the second half was made up of hits and Decline era B-sides.
Former multi-instrumentalist Eamonn returned from over the pond and could be seen banging keys, banging bass drum, or crowd surfing with his bass drum whilst the bear looked on; his was a startling physical performance.
A great show, with The Great Skua being a standout for me.
frogonastick
this was a great performance from a very underrated band. their arrival on stage was delayed by the scattering of half a rainforest. how phil doesn't give himself a hernia whilst playing keyboards and cornet at the same time i'll never know. watch out for the silver space suits at the encore.
MisterJinx
Wow!!!! Still one of the best live bands around. Blistering set with some brilliant new songs spattered in. The obligatory greenery and Two dancing bears added to the eccentricity of the night. Crowd too small for such musical giants, but we all did our bit to make it a special night
andrew-pugh-1
Magnificent, soul-stirring Indie rock. Beautifully-paced set, with the famous bears joining the crowd and giving notice that the crescendo to the finish was about to start. And what a finish. The Great Skua - shimmering, soaring, emotional.
Five stars, ten out of ten etc etc.
GrahamL
Excellent evening in a comfortable sized venue with good sound mix throughout. The team put everything into the show, including the Polar bear who was in better condition than those I have seen in Tokyo Zoo.
Tremendous value for money. Will be going to see them again for sure.
glynn-matthew-brasin
I can only say they were awesome, how are this band not bigger than they are. They play inventive catchy music at its best whilst still pushing the boundaries. They are just a great live act
Kingbumble
Great tunes and always charismatic. Freezing cold in the club, never usually that cold. Wanted to be the Polar Bear for the warmth. 4th time I've them and won't be the last
flitt4428
Great gig at an unusual pop up venue but where was Abi?! Can’t wait for the new album to be released. Looking forward to the next time, always a great live band.
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