Overstanding for the underground. Big interviews, gig reviews, previews and musical musings from Killa Dan. It features the hottest talent in this mashed up world of Hip Hop, Grime, Reggae, Drum'n'Bass, Soul, Indie, Folk... with a sprinkling of Art, Fashion and Culture.

Wednesday, August 09, 2006

Big Chill 06 - Saturday *High*lights








Arrested Development: Bringing showmanship, afrocentricity and party vibes, Speech and the crew got the Open Air stage jumping to classics such as 'Tennessee', 'Mr Wendal', 'Take Me To Another Place' and 'People Everyday'. But the highlight - perhaps of the festival itself - was their moving cover of 'Redemption Song' that had the whole field singing, arms raised, in unison. Don't tell anyone... even Killz had a tear in his eye.

Athena: The Greek singer/songwriter cut a diminutive, alluring figure on the intimate Castle stage. Backed by a jazz guitar and double bass, she really impressed with a monk-like spiritual chant that displayed incredible vocal technique. Her classical and jazz vocal background has the ability to captivate, although at times she lacked a distinctive edge for my taste.

Sebastien Tellier: Only caught a bit of talented Parisian poet Tellier, who's signed to Air's new label. Interesting stuff.

Labels: , ,

0 Comments:

<< Home