Another fine Willkommen Collective evening was had at Brighton's splendiferous Unitarian Church in the company of some really great music makers, namely ViV with their alchemical blends of overtones, heavenly tinkles and post-rock (if I may) tension and release, utilising cello, double bass, brass, piano, guitar, vibraphone, percussion, Korg, flute and silence. They make the sort of music that I used to wish Tortoise would make but never quite did. One of the best cd's of the year for me was their eponymously titled debut which may be heard and purchased at www.radioviv.com. Similarly enchanting were The Mary Hampton Band, comprising ViV's string section and flugelhorn player (Alistair Strachan, who actually played in all three bands this evening) along with a brilliant viola/vocalist underpinning Mary's dobro pluckings and pianoisms. The songs follow the folk narratives whilst retaining quite trippy tribal rhythms in a peculiarly krautrockish way which can't be a bad thing. The group encored with a perfectly pitched unaccompanied vocal chorus.
Very pleased with the Lectern set - the room at the Unitarian church has a very high-ceiling which allows the sound to set flight around the air, taking on it's own ghostly form beyond what has been played. Reverberation - but not a wrong reverb, rather a wonderful magicky one which enhances without obliterating the detail.The Broadwood baby grand is also quite special to say the least.
These great photos of Crayola Lectern were taken by the one and only Mr Greg Neate. Find more of his band photos here as well as a further set of photographs documenting his recent work in Ghana here.
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