[Our fearless team, Nicci Boots and Ian McNeil spent three days listening to an obscene amount of fantastic music above the stunning Columbia River Gorge in George, Washington. Check out all our coverage here, over 30 sets from a who’s who list of indie music.]
I first thought it was quirky and hilarious that Swedish folk musician Kristian Matsson went by the stage name The Tallest Man on Earth. A tiny little guy that’s probably shorter than even my 5’2” stature, Matsson looks to be nothing more than quaint. His voice, guitar and lyrics evoke a much more enormous and satisfying thing than I could’ve ever imagined, however, and that’s why I couldn’t wait to see his performance at the festival.
Announcing that he felt scared by being in front of such a large audience, Matsson smiled and launched into one of the most dynamic sets Sasquatch! had to offer. He was absolutely powerful as a one-man band, and his Dylan-esque emissions were enriching, to say the least. With his raspy voice, he mesmerized me, particularly when singing of a lost love being just a riddle in the sky, wondering “Oh, where do my bluebirds fly?”
Part of me doesn’t want to single him out for being such a small guy, but it’s what makes him such a sincere and impressive musician. He’s not trying to be anything more than he is, and that’s just fine. Because Matsson truly is an incredible force of music.
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Two songs go in, one comes out. Pick a side.
thanks so much nadine! probably the best compliment a photog can get!
and thanks for reminding me to embed the video in the post too!
by Steve Benoit on Sun May 20, 2012 at 09.33 am from the entry: Father John Misty + Har Mar Superstar - Brighton Music Hall (Boston, MA; May 16, 2012)
I can’t get over how these photos captured my up close memory of the night.
by nadine on Sat May 19, 2012 at 11.08 pm from the entry: Father John Misty + Har Mar Superstar - Brighton Music Hall (Boston, MA; May 16, 2012)
Or should it be whoever? F my grammar.
by nadine on Sat May 19, 2012 at 10.30 pm from the entry: Father John Misty + Har Mar Superstar - Brighton Music Hall (Boston, MA; May 16, 2012)
Whomever took these photos certainly captured the night!
by nadine on Sat May 19, 2012 at 10.26 pm from the entry: Father John Misty + Har Mar Superstar - Brighton Music Hall (Boston, MA; May 16, 2012)
“Mindkilla” is awesome. I’ve got this music video last week and really impressed through watching every performance particularly “Glass Jar”. Thanks dude. :)
dance contest
by Mark Waugh on Thu May 17, 2012 at 05.54 am from the entry: Gang Gang Dance's Illuminating "Mindkilla"
Also, I have yet to pay this venue a visit, is it good spot? good people, good vibe, good atmosphere?
... man, i hope i win some tickets…
by Jaz Bonnin-Aldatz on Thu May 17, 2012 at 12.27 am from the entry: It's all good, see Fishbone for free at Fête
Looking forward to the show. Would love to win some tix for my pals.
by MC Breath on Wed May 16, 2012 at 07.40 pm from the entry: It's all good, see Fishbone for free at Fête
