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October 25, 2005
Jamiroquai - 70's Funk for the New Age
I saw Jamiroquai Live last night. Although I'm not a big fan, the chance presented itself to see them at a fair price so we went.
The show was at the Nokia Theatre on 44th St/7th Ave in Manhattan. It was a rainy nasty eve that just got better and better as the night went on. First off, the Venue reminds me a bit of Earthlink Live (atlhough not the crowd). it has a deeper pit for the state and takes on a few levels, with the back seating in a stadium arrangement.
As we take the long stairs deep down into the concert hall I hear Pink Floyd and think.. Oh this is going to be a fun night ;)
We entered the venue, grab some seats behind he mixing board and begin to listen to the house music.
It gets a little worse when we hear this awful hacking cough behind us, so we get up and move. God knows you don't want to hear that or be gettng coughed on all night.
So later in the eve, some live DJ's come out and start to do it up with Regge. I must say. This is not my thing. In fact I found it a bit annoying and literally went to sleep. It just did not fit and the crowd was barely into it. I was pleased when they finally finished and the house music came back on. This time with a vengence. Pumping newer disco that had the crowd going.. OK, It's warming up in here now!
After a long intro (around 9pm) the Band comes out and the crowd is on fire.
Let me tell you something, When they get pumping, this band Rocks.
Jamiroquai reminds me of the older 70's style funk and fusion, but for a modern age. Many of the sounds, instrumentation, vocals and backup singers all feel of that era, yet it has modern overtones. I kept feeling a bit of Jeff Beck, Jazz, 70s Rock & Fusion. A few things I love about this band. The funk, Strong moving bass lines.. How can you not mov to it, Solid Drumming and Percussion (although at times you could not hear the percussionist), Electric keys to die for. (containing all the classic electric piano sounds mixed in with analog synths of the age). Vocal harmonies that fit and move you.
Jason Kay as a front man is spectacular. He's all over the stage, With a presence that keeps you focused. The crowd loves him and he deserves it. It's a bit funny how his talking voice is one way and his singing voice is another, Yet I found no flaws in either. A spectacular performance.
I loved everything about this show and I think I'm now a fan.
I owned one CD by them (A Funk Odyssey) and now I think I'll own more.
Hmmm...What to get next?
Posted by Me on October 25, 2005 10:00 AM
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