I set off for Manchester alone and far from excited, I wasn't even going to take pictures. Well I'm not sure what happened to the original plans because I left having took over 200 photos during their set! Accompanying my newly gained photo hoard was a near-deaf left ear ('break from loud shows'?). This came courtesy of the previously innocent looking, massive black speaker, 6" to the port side of my not-so-excellent photographic stand-point, I think I was thinking "I've took bigger speakers".
Anyway, upon leaving I hadn't the slightest regard for my hearing, in awe of the amazing show we'd all witnessed. I swear the whole way through they only played about 5 songs and then just improvised to and from them. It was totally inspiring, definately a first for me with live music.
I was stood to the left of the stage (as if you cant tell) with no one round me due to the killer speaker and wise fellow show-goers. Here I was fortunate enough to be right in front of Chris Richards who supplied most of the singing and eccentricity. He was so ace to watch, I only wish I was half as mental (and talented).
This daft plastic kids blowly panio instrument was probably the mainstay of the whole set. It's featured on the song 'Soft Pyramids' and super rocked.
Why does it say "move" on his cheek? Absolutely mental.
I think this picture's completely made by the guy screaming.
This is my favourite, it needs to be in high res though, it doesn't look nearly as good on the website as my computer. (It's now in high res -Sean)
posted by Sean @ 22:10
