Going to see them here in Edmonton next August (crazy how far in advance you have to buy tickets for these things). Are they imposing the dress code for the Earls Court gig?
Going to see them here in Edmonton next August (crazy how far in advance you have to buy tickets for these things). Are they imposing the dress code for the Earls Court gig?
Saw them at the Roundhouse on 12th November - excellent, as usual. Got tickets for Earls Court on 6th June (fan pre-sale) which will be my eighth AF concert. I think the new album is mixed but the 2nd disc is exceptional and reminiscent of Funeral, their debut album, which is my favourite. Afterlife (the penultimate track) is superb and there are two interesting and contrasting videos to accompany the song. The first is a 'live' video by Spike Jonze, prepared for the You Tube awards It's exhilarating and uplifting which is in stark contrast to the other official video. Indie movie darling Greta Gerwig participates and seems to enjoy herself, throwing some Usain Bolt type shapes and other fairly unsophisticated choreography that only adds to the charm and warmth of the video.
For those reading at or near to the time of posting AF are due to be performing Afterlife on The Graham Norton Show tonight. The song, which on the album clocks in at almost six minutes, has been condensed into three minutes for the show though - presumably because most viewers have an insufficient attention span for anything longer.
By the way, at the gigs, the fancy dress code is not enforced (as a token effort I did wear a work suit embellished with a dickie bow to the Roundhouse) but it does really add to the atmosphere - take a look below at a BBC feature on their show in Blackpool a couple of nights ago if you're unsure about this. By the way the people with the large papier mache heads are the band members themselves.
Went to the Roundhouse gig earlier this month as well! It blew me away. After that, I decided I couldn't miss Earls Court in the summer and so I've got tickets for 7th June. I can't wait for it!
Bizarrely, there was a big fuss made about the dress code and the band had to issue a statement saying it was just a bit of fun and not compulsory...
Thanks. I've seen them a few times. Last time being Hyde Park about 18 months ago I think.
I wasn't aware of The Roundhouse gig or I would have gone.
Didn't know about the dress code.
Hi Covered End There were two gigs at the Roundhouse, two in Glasgow and the one featured on the BBC report, in Blackpool. These were 'secret' gigs booked under the pseudonym of 'The Reflektors' with details and ticket offers only made available to known (those subscribed to various websites) fans. If you Inbox me I'll let you have details. I was also at Hyde Park but not my favourite venue because of sound quality issues and curfews (as dramatically experienced with Springsteen/MacCartney.) By the way the Hyde Park concert was in June 2011 - time flies!! Best Wishes Sensei
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That's a tough sell in Edmonton where to dress up smart you take your baseball cap off and put on your best hoodie.
The second is the official AF video which is much more sombre and very well filmed and acted.
For those reading at or near to the time of posting AF are due to be performing Afterlife on The Graham Norton Show tonight. The song, which on the album clocks in at almost six minutes, has been condensed into three minutes for the show though - presumably because most viewers have an insufficient attention span for anything longer.
By the way, at the gigs, the fancy dress code is not enforced (as a token effort I did wear a work suit embellished with a dickie bow to the Roundhouse) but it does really add to the atmosphere - take a look below at a BBC feature on their show in Blackpool a couple of nights ago if you're unsure about this. By the way the people with the large papier mache heads are the band members themselves.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-25134790
A truly great band - IMHO.
I wasn't aware of The Roundhouse gig or I would have gone.
Didn't know about the dress code.
Bizarrely, there was a big fuss made about the dress code and the band had to issue a statement saying it was just a bit of fun and not compulsory...
There were two gigs at the Roundhouse, two in Glasgow and the one featured on the BBC report, in Blackpool. These were 'secret' gigs booked under the pseudonym of 'The Reflektors' with details and ticket offers only made available to known (those subscribed to various websites) fans.
If you Inbox me I'll let you have details. I was also at Hyde Park but not my favourite venue because of sound quality issues and curfews (as dramatically experienced with Springsteen/MacCartney.) By the way the Hyde Park concert was in June 2011 - time flies!!
Best Wishes
Sensei