British Sea Power bring bohemian show to Oxford
British Sea Power is a band that I often forget about, despite being superb with their art-folk-indie-rock sound and innovative quirkiness. The band was joined on stage by a violinist, an array of foliage and stuffed owls. Having previously been disappointed by them at Reading Festival, I was hoping that a smaller venue with a dedicated crowd would do them justice and it did.
The band opened with the beautiful military-esque epic All In It from the Mercury nominated third studio album Do You Like Rock Music? Closely followed by Decline of British Sea Power anthem Remember Me. Add in a bit of instrument swapping and the best use of a siren since 1945 to create the two-hour blitz, let down only by the fact that soundman didn’t take into account the fantastic acoustics provided by the newly reopened art deco theatre that is The Regal in Oxford.
The band is heavier live then they are on record and stormed through the set like ye ole English hunters with guitars. Their energetic and bohemian performance exceeded my expectations. I also found myself being strangely drawn to lead singer Yan…Yan, if you’re reading this, call me (there goes my serious music journalist credibility).
Not being a BSP fanatic, I never understood the reason behind the woodland theme of their live shows and I doubt they would do it just for the sheer hell of it, if you know what it means, write in a let me know. Thank you!
First published Oct 2008
The band opened with the beautiful military-esque epic All In It from the Mercury nominated third studio album Do You Like Rock Music? Closely followed by Decline of British Sea Power anthem Remember Me. Add in a bit of instrument swapping and the best use of a siren since 1945 to create the two-hour blitz, let down only by the fact that soundman didn’t take into account the fantastic acoustics provided by the newly reopened art deco theatre that is The Regal in Oxford.
The band is heavier live then they are on record and stormed through the set like ye ole English hunters with guitars. Their energetic and bohemian performance exceeded my expectations. I also found myself being strangely drawn to lead singer Yan…Yan, if you’re reading this, call me (there goes my serious music journalist credibility).
Not being a BSP fanatic, I never understood the reason behind the woodland theme of their live shows and I doubt they would do it just for the sheer hell of it, if you know what it means, write in a let me know. Thank you!
First published Oct 2008
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