The Orange Bird played an eclectic set, crossing all genres from folk to alternative to experimental to roots, all with a minimalist theme. If you mix The Stranglers with a smaller version of The White Buffalo you might be somewhere in the ball park. I quite liked some of The Orange Birds songs, however during the more experimental bursts throughout the set it was hard to determine where one song finished and the next began (a little too experimental for my liking). Free to Burn is one song that really got my attention and I don’t really know why. The Orange Bird seemed to quite enjoy performing and appeared relaxed on stage. Technical side of things were pretty good, but did struggle with the mixing at times (that tends to happen with experimental music).
Performance 6.5
Technical 7.5
Angus and Julia Stone
I have been trying to get and see Angus and Julia Stone for ages, but their Brisbane dates always seemed to clash with something else that I already had tickets for. And what a very cool pair of siblings they are. Even though Angus and Julia Stone were performing before a sold out Tivoli crowd they both have this ability (warmth) to strip that away and create a very intimate atmosphere. Angus and Julia interact with the crowd well and occasionally explain the underlying inspiration for their songs (or Julia just gets side tracked telling a little story). The major highlights of the set were Paper Aeroplane, Wasted, Private Lawns and The Beast. Angus and Julia Stone just create such a relaxed environment that allows their beautiful music just to flow over you and leaves all warm and fuzzy and thinking about the simple things in life. (Clichéd, I know.) The sound was quickly bought up to a high standard after just a few songs and the volume was just right. I can’t wait to see these guys in Brisbane again (I just hope I don’t already have tickets to something).
P.S. I probably just jinxed myself.
Performance 9
Technical 9
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