Calexico/Iron&wine (blues, funk, punk, rock, trance)

adidasss · 05-10-2006, 06:25 AM

as i've said earlier, this gig was one of the best i've ever attended. it started off with Iron&Wine doing an acoustic song...his whispering-type singing and nothing but a guitar failed to impress the audience and the rumour made him almost inaudiable ( i was very embaressed...it showed poor manners and that's not how i wanted him to remember Croatia ). it was a nice song, but nothing special ( i never though someone could whisper-sing softer than Sufjan Stevens...apparently, it's possible ). i think he got the drift so right after the first song he plugged the guitar in and sang a bit louder. that shut up the crowd and turned up the atmosphere a notch or two.

and then calexico came to give him a hand and man, it made all the difference. the drums, the base, and that wierd instrument which i cannot name....incredible music....the crowd went crazy as soon as Calexico's drummer hit those base drumms...( the man is the king of funky rythms ). so from quiet almost gospel like music, the gig went to rythm and blues...i could almost envision myself in the swamps of the south.

the second part started with Salvador Duran doing a solo ( to which the crowd went a bit "what the hell is this??" but after he was finished, they cheered like crazy. then he did a flamenco song, and suddenly this incredibly beautiful trumpet started playing in the back of the room ( it wasn't a big concert hall, a small club, but packed with about 300 people )...i got the chills and the crowd was very much pleasantly surprised.

and then calexico came on, and the first song they did ( with Salvador ) just blew me away. i wish i could tell you what song it was, but it took the gig to a whole new level. a massive explosion of bass, drums and incredible trumpet solos...i was mezmerized. i never knew trumpets could rock so hard. they play very eclectic music, at times they reminded me of Manu Chao, Ryan Adams and The shins. the blend of americana and mexican music is quite incredible ( it's all about the trumpets man )...they transported me into mexico and arizona....and the videos they showed on the back wall were perfect....the whole death culture of mexico, the sceletons, the cactuses...wow....

when they finished the set, the crowd refused to move, they cheered until they went back and did 4 more songs with Iron & Wine, finishing the gig with a beautiful rendition of Wild Horses...and Burn that broken bed ( dear god in heaven, what a song....i think it lasted about 15 minutes....endless trumpet solos and mezmerizing singing....it almost put the crowd and myself into a trans like state..and i couldn't get it out of my head for a couple fo hours after the show )
all in all, one of the best nights of my life...

p.s. before the gig started i saw this weird fella strolling around carelessly with a huge beard and i thought to myslef, this has to be one of the performers, no doubt, and it turned out it was Iron & Wine ( or what ever his real name is ). isn't it wonderful that he could just walk arround without being hassled by the crowd? is that like a european thing? don't bother the artist?
when i left the gig ( which lasted about 3 hours all thogether and ended at 1 o'clock after midnight ) i was walking past the back entrance and saw calexico chilling and drinking beers with Iron & Wine...i could have easily walked up to the and said hello, or asked for an autograph, but i'm not that kind of person....heh....and i always wondered how people got to the performers and talked to them...this was the first time i had easy acces to them....only in Croatia can this sort of thing happen....

and yes, they just got a new fan, i'm getting all their albums, plus the collaboration with Iron & Wine ( i'm not so sure i'll be getting his solo stuff...a bit too quiet for me ) although i'm a bit worried they wont live up to the gig...:-/

for any fan of Sufjan Stevens, Calexico/Iron & Wine's "In the reins" is a must...it's one of the most beautiful records i've ever heard....

IndiElectronica · 05-10-2006, 07:10 AM

they are touring these parts and was very tempted but just don't have the money for the 50 gigs i want to see, and have to settle for 10...

Seeing Decemberists in 2 weeks - of similar ilk

Sound Devastation · 05-10-2006, 08:02 AM

i do like Iron & Wine, havent heard Calexico though

~~Rabid Sea Turtles~~ · 05-10-2006, 08:10 AM

Yeah I have Iron & Wine/Calexico - In the Reins and it's a great album.

IndiElectronica · 05-10-2006, 08:14 AM

meant to say - i really like the song Deep Down from Calexico's new album!

Urban Hat€monger ? · 05-10-2006, 12:05 PM

Calexico is a great band.

Try & find the widescreen remix of the song Crystal Frontier.

Awesome song

IndiElectronica · 05-11-2006, 03:30 AM

send it over please!!

Urban Hat€monger ? · 05-11-2006, 12:16 PM

Calexico - The Crystal Frontier (Widescreen Version)

hxxp://www.megaupload.com/?d=E3QYTY33

Fenixpunk · 05-11-2006, 12:17 PM

I used to live 7 miles from Calexico, havent paid any attention to the band though...so nevermind.

adidasss · 05-11-2006, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fenixpunk

I used to live 7 miles from Calexico, havent paid any attention to the band though...so nevermind.

heh...you never know, you might like them...

05-10-2006, 06:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
adidasss Slavic gay sauce Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Abu Dhabi Posts: 7,993	Calexico/Iron&wine as i've said earlier, this gig was one of the best i've ever attended. it started off with Iron&Wine doing an acoustic song...his whispering-type singing and nothing but a guitar failed to impress the audience and the rumour made him almost inaudiable ( i was very embaressed...it showed poor manners and that's not how i wanted him to remember Croatia ). it was a nice song, but nothing special ( i never though someone could whisper-sing softer than Sufjan Stevens...apparently, it's possible ). i think he got the drift so right after the first song he plugged the guitar in and sang a bit louder. that shut up the crowd and turned up the atmosphere a notch or two. and then calexico came to give him a hand and man, it made all the difference. the drums, the base, and that wierd instrument which i cannot name....incredible music....the crowd went crazy as soon as Calexico's drummer hit those base drumms...( the man is the king of funky rythms ). so from quiet almost gospel like music, the gig went to rythm and blues...i could almost envision myself in the swamps of the south. the second part started with Salvador Duran doing a solo ( to which the crowd went a bit "what the hell is this??" but after he was finished, they cheered like crazy. then he did a flamenco song, and suddenly this incredibly beautiful trumpet started playing in the back of the room ( it wasn't a big concert hall, a small club, but packed with about 300 people )...i got the chills and the crowd was very much pleasantly surprised. and then calexico came on, and the first song they did ( with Salvador ) just blew me away. i wish i could tell you what song it was, but it took the gig to a whole new level. a massive explosion of bass, drums and incredible trumpet solos...i was mezmerized. i never knew trumpets could rock so hard. they play very eclectic music, at times they reminded me of Manu Chao, Ryan Adams and The shins. the blend of americana and mexican music is quite incredible ( it's all about the trumpets man )...they transported me into mexico and arizona....and the videos they showed on the back wall were perfect....the whole death culture of mexico, the sceletons, the cactuses...wow.... when they finished the set, the crowd refused to move, they cheered until they went back and did 4 more songs with Iron & Wine, finishing the gig with a beautiful rendition of Wild Horses...and Burn that broken bed ( dear god in heaven, what a song....i think it lasted about 15 minutes....endless trumpet solos and mezmerizing singing....it almost put the crowd and myself into a trans like state..and i couldn't get it out of my head for a couple fo hours after the show ) all in all, one of the best nights of my life... p.s. before the gig started i saw this weird fella strolling around carelessly with a huge beard and i thought to myslef, this has to be one of the performers, no doubt, and it turned out it was Iron & Wine ( or what ever his real name is ). isn't it wonderful that he could just walk arround without being hassled by the crowd? is that like a european thing? don't bother the artist? when i left the gig ( which lasted about 3 hours all thogether and ended at 1 o'clock after midnight ) i was walking past the back entrance and saw calexico chilling and drinking beers with Iron & Wine...i could have easily walked up to the and said hello, or asked for an autograph, but i'm not that kind of person....heh....and i always wondered how people got to the performers and talked to them...this was the first time i had easy acces to them....only in Croatia can this sort of thing happen.... and yes, they just got a new fan, i'm getting all their albums, plus the collaboration with Iron & Wine ( i'm not so sure i'll be getting his solo stuff...a bit too quiet for me ) although i'm a bit worried they wont live up to the gig...:-/ for any fan of Sufjan Stevens, Calexico/Iron & Wine's "In the reins" is a must...it's one of the most beautiful records i've ever heard.... __________________ “Think of what a paradise this world would be if men were kind and wise.” - Kurt Vonnegut, Cat's Cradle. Last.fm

05-10-2006, 07:10 AM	#2 (permalink)
IndiElectronica Music Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: UK Posts: 657	they are touring these parts and was very tempted but just don't have the money for the 50 gigs i want to see, and have to settle for 10... Seeing Decemberists in 2 weeks - of similar ilk __________________ Check out my Radio Station at: http://www.indielectronicaonline.com

05-10-2006, 08:02 AM	#3 (permalink)
Sound Devastation Music Addict Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 728	i do like Iron & Wine, havent heard Calexico though __________________ Out soon... AMENRA - Mass III 2xLP [stunning vinyl release of the belgian sludgecore giants epic 06 album] FALL OF EFRAFA - Owsla & Elil CD&LP [British crust/doom/post-metal band Fall of Efrafa deliver part two (Elil) on their dark conceptual trilogy. Part one (Owsla) will also be re-released for the first time in the UK] *** visit... Sound Devastation Records website**

05-10-2006, 08:14 AM	#5 (permalink)
IndiElectronica Music Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: UK Posts: 657	meant to say - i really like the song Deep Down from Calexico's new album! __________________ Check out my Radio Station at: http://www.indielectronicaonline.com

05-10-2006, 12:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
Urban Hat€monger ? The Sexual Intellectual Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Somewhere cooler than you Posts: 18,605	Calexico is a great band. Try & find the widescreen remix of the song Crystal Frontier. Awesome song __________________ Urb's RYM Stuff Most people sell their soul to the devil, but the devil sells his soul to Nick Cave.

05-10-2006, 08:10 AM	#4 (permalink)
~~Rabid Sea Turtles~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: In the sea... Posts: 252	Yeah I have Iron & Wine/Calexico - In the Reins and it's a great album.

05-11-2006, 03:30 AM	#7 (permalink)
IndiElectronica Music Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: UK Posts: 657	send it over please!! __________________ Check out my Radio Station at: http://www.indielectronicaonline.com

05-11-2006, 12:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
Urban Hat€monger ? The Sexual Intellectual Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Somewhere cooler than you Posts: 18,605	Calexico - The Crystal Frontier (Widescreen Version) hxxp://www.megaupload.com/?d=E3QYTY33 __________________ Urb's RYM Stuff Most people sell their soul to the devil, but the devil sells his soul to Nick Cave.

05-11-2006, 12:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
Fenixpunk The Erroneous Hoodlum Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: West Side Phoenix Posts: 2,057	I used to live 7 miles from Calexico, havent paid any attention to the band though...so nevermind. __________________ This message has been approved by Shawn Erroneous - The Declaimed