Low, plus Misc.

Today I don't have an album review. I do have a little bit of music to talk about though.

Last night I saw Low in concert. Now, I was very curious to see how their music would translate to a live show - they aren't exactly the most upbeat group I can think of. But their particular downtempo, ominous rock music really works well for a small to medium sized crowd. They played a number of songs, some of their more driving numbers but mostly the kind of mellow songs I've come to expect from them. It was a really enjoyable show, particularly after the socializing crowd settled down and/or left. I hoped to hear two songs, both from The Great Destroyer - "Silver Rider" and "Death of a Salesman" - though I only got the former. It was great. Low also opened with a cover of Pink Floyd's "In The Flesh?", the opening track from The Wall. I like a good cover tune now and again, and my affinity for Waters-era Floyd is no secret, so I was sold from the opening song. Good show, I'd easily go see Low again.

The opening act was a middle-aged gentleman named Charlie Parr. He seemed like a really cool guy, played a sort of old-time country music that was enjoyable and rootsy. I wouldn't mind having his job when I get older, if only the band I was supporting would let me bring some exercise equipment on the tour bus.

And then there's this:
http://www.coucoucircus.org/ost/generique.php?id=1163

This is the theme song to "Bokurano", the anime I've been watching lately. It doesn't seem to be my type of music, but I actually really like it. As for "Bokurano", I could tell you more about it but that seems like an entry for another day. It's probably as good as anything I've seen recently; it isn't the same as Cowboy Bebop, certainly not as stylish, but very mature and realistic.

In other news:

I need to get back to a normal sleep schedule. I'm kind of cranky due to lack of sleep but hopefully the work week will straighten me out a little bit.