Amazing Baby and Phoenix at the Phoenix
The Phoenix Concert Theatre was packed to the brim Monday night as every hipster within a twenty-mile radius piled in to see four (actually, I counted six – I guess the keyboard player and drummer don’t really count? ouch) strapping young lads from Versailles, France. But before that, Amazing Baby played the shortest set known to man. It was so short I actually missed it. But I can only assume it was awesome. I was actually really looking forward to seeing Amazing Baby. I know 99% of that crowd was there for Phoenix but their opener could have given them a run for their money. They’re not quite as synthy or upbeat and they only formed a couple of years ago but I think they’re worth watching out for. Anyway, for anyone who was there at 9:30pm sharp, chime in! How was the performance?
The main event wasn’t too shabby either. Opening the show with the opening track from their latest album, Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix. Soon enough, more people than I have ever seen at the Phoenix were groovin’ to “Lisztomania”. To be perfectly honest, I’m not the biggest fan of Phoenix but I will say that they give a fanttastic live performance. Thomas Mars gave it his all and the mystery drummer looked like he got more exercise during the first half hour than I’ve gotten for the past ten years. They actually sound almost the same live as they do on the album. Now, I know that’s not all you look for in a live performance but it’s a definite plus in my book. Towards the end, they sort of started to lose synchronicity but the dehydration was probably getting to them.
From the balcony, I saw some movement in the crowd below which is nice because Toronto is notorious for having paralyzed audiences. There were also an abnromally high number of couples in the crowd which made me wonder if that was the reason the show sold out – everyone just brought their girlfriend? I mean, it was a good show, don’t get me wrong. I’m just not sure if it was 1100-people good. I’m still not buying the hype. The night was worth $20 though.
Photo taken from Frank Yang and Chromewaves. Ed. note: Nancy says the photos are so nostril-y, I say at least he got photos 
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Phoenix – Lisztomania
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