Gifts from Enola is the kind of band you go see and then whisper to you friend next to you, “Whoa, these guys really put on a great performance.” The post-rock band from Virginia came to Portland and really showed the audience a true post-rock show. Three guitarists played in an animated and chaotic harmony. The sounds they produce are like stories and roller coaster rides, filled with the creeping quiet interrupted by the inevitable explosive arrangement of noise.
This gets said plenty, but one thing that really gets me when I watch bands is their lighting. Some bands have a unique light show to accompany their music, which makes the performance so much more entertaining. Bands like Autolux, Yeasayer, and Gifts from Enola are perfect examples of how bands can capture an additional one of your senses as you admire their sounds.
Their latest full length From Fathoms sounds great on record—however, hearing them live blew me away. For playing as loud as any great post-rock artist, they have a very clean live sound and an amazing stage presence.
Look out for these guys whenever they come to your neck of the woods. They are genuinely beautiful people with a great chemistry for making music.
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Oh I see. I was wondering if you were talking about the picture. Really glad you liked it. Have you checked her out yet?
by Colin on Sun Mar 14, 2010 at 02.29 pm from the entry: Interview - Kelli Schaefer (Portland, OR; Winter, 2010)
yes! The interview is great, and the photo shows off the glow
by Ian on Sun Mar 14, 2010 at 01.29 pm from the entry: Interview - Kelli Schaefer (Portland, OR; Winter, 2010)
Great post! Really digging the new record a lot. The Rainwater LP has some gorgeous moments - definitely recommend checking it out. There are 3 of the new songs up on the myspace page: myspace.com/citizencope
by MattKlomp on Sun Mar 14, 2010 at 03.16 am from the entry: Citizen Cope - Paradise Theater (Boston, MA; Feb. 27, 2010 )
haha is that a compliment?
by colin on Sat Mar 13, 2010 at 06.49 pm from the entry: Interview - Kelli Schaefer (Portland, OR; Winter, 2010)
love that melophobe has more “couples” reviewers, and more “Ian/Ion/Ian/Iain” than the average site…
by Ian on Sat Mar 13, 2010 at 06.48 pm from the entry: sevendust + drowning pool + digital summer + the flood - showbox market (seattle, WA; Mar 07, 2010
you’re positively glowing in this interview, Colin
by Ian on Sat Mar 13, 2010 at 06.46 pm from the entry: Interview - Kelli Schaefer (Portland, OR; Winter, 2010)
Hey Merseilles did a live web show at sonicbirds office gig on Friday that was pretty spectacular. Can anyone find a copy of that?
by Smallweed on Sat Mar 13, 2010 at 11.40 am from the entry: SXSW Send Off Show - Visqueen + Hey Marseilles - Neumos (Seattle, WA; Mar. 5, 2010)
