10/13/08 - TV on the Radio @ The Wilbur Theater
Ah, Fall in New England, the time of apple picking, foliage, crisp mornings and ballin' concerts apparently.
This is my second time having the pleasure of seeing TVOTR live and they certainly didn't disappoint. Besides the music itself atmosphere is a huge part of any concert experience. Sometimes a band seems like its only going through the motions or that they really don't want to be there onstage and that they're doing you a favor by being there. In addition to coming on stage promptly, which is always appreciated, TVOTR were just having a ton of fun. The tempo doubled on a blistering rendition of Satellite and a comical group of brass players called the Benedictine Horns. The Benedictine Horns came out dressed in monks habits and provided great support for Wrong Way. Also, the venue itself added to the atmosphere. An old art deco theater, the Wilbur removed its orchestra level seats to great a general admission area for dancing, while doing a good job controlling the crowd in a large and interesting space.
The take home message is that Tunde, Kyp and the whole menagere on stage were playing the songs how they felt and were having a great time doing it. From the horns that provided an extra musical dimension, to just the raw passion with which Tunde spit his lyrics, the show was alive. Drenched with sweat, TVOTR left the stage appreciative of their reception and pleased with the show they put on. As put by a dude wearing a cow outfit, "We appreciate you!." And for me it was that mutual appreciation and the pure musical talent of TVOTR to tinker with their songs and really do whatever they pleased that made the concert that awesome. But yeah, in short, the concert was absolutely awesome. If you've never seen TV on the Radio, please do, it will change how you view modern music and how it should be performed.
TV on the Radio - Satellite
TV on the Radio - Wolf Like Me
TV on the Radio - Staring at the Sun (In Digital Time Remix)
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