Georgia Fair, Meg Mac @ Howler, Melbourne (29/11/2013)
Returning to Melbourne for the first concert of their album launch tour, Georgia Fair presented a blues-infused spectacle by meshing a combination of their newly released record Trapped Flame and their first album, All Through Winter.
A departure from their first album, the duo’s recent record release saw an overstep of direction for a more heavily charged rhythm in comparison to All Through Winter. As such it was no surprise that their show at the Howler followed the same vein as Trapped Flame, but still accounting the classics of the first album that made the duo famous.
Opening the evening was newcomer and Triple J Unearthed, Meg Mac. Creating a soulful rendition of her songs, the singer braved the conditions of unfamiliarity with a crowd solely invested on Georgia Fair, before tracking attention and winning the audience over. Piercing melodies akin to Adele but mixed with an electronic, pop vibe similar to Lorde, Meg Mac differentiates her from the standard musician by becoming an artist, one should be wary of in their later years.
Following her departure, the venue saw a 15-minute preparation interval before finally, Ben and Jordan took the stage and began their performance with the title track of Trapped Flame. Creating a close and intimate atmosphere with the crowd, the two were accompanied by their new drummer, Sophia Felton that further fuelled the acoustics established by the duo’s guitars. In order to add further visual, the 1969 movie ‘Easy Rider’ was played throughout the performance, greatly enhancing the songs sung by the boys.
With half of their performance completed, the two decided to slow the pace of the show and delve into their first album. Perhaps the greatest highlight of the night was when the two played ‘Picture Frame’, arguably their most famous song. By singing alongside the duo, the crowd essentially became in-synced with the musicians, adding greater brevity to an already well-known track.
The songs from ‘Trapped Flame’ created a unique experience for the audience by presenting a euphoric journey echoed from Jordan’s mouth to the ears of the crowd members. Bluesy songs such as ‘Gloria’ and ‘Love Free Me’ were performed in a more efficacious-like manner in comparison to their feathered-back originals on the newly released album. The slower tracks although powerful gave a more haunting sensation. ‘Broken Wings’ for example caused the audience to hush in silence and stare vividly as the duo performed and attempt to capture the moment. This continued well into their pursuance of ‘The River’, with Ben playing the clarinet soothingly throughout the song.
While different from their first album. Thanks to Trapped Flame, the duo are now able to play are more engaging and intimate show. As most of the songs now require a full charge of energy to perform, it will be surprising to see how Ben and Jordan handle their future performances as Georgia Fair.
Jason Cheung
A departure from their first album, the duo’s recent record release saw an overstep of direction for a more heavily charged rhythm in comparison to All Through Winter. As such it was no surprise that their show at the Howler followed the same vein as Trapped Flame, but still accounting the classics of the first album that made the duo famous.
Opening the evening was newcomer and Triple J Unearthed, Meg Mac. Creating a soulful rendition of her songs, the singer braved the conditions of unfamiliarity with a crowd solely invested on Georgia Fair, before tracking attention and winning the audience over. Piercing melodies akin to Adele but mixed with an electronic, pop vibe similar to Lorde, Meg Mac differentiates her from the standard musician by becoming an artist, one should be wary of in their later years.
Following her departure, the venue saw a 15-minute preparation interval before finally, Ben and Jordan took the stage and began their performance with the title track of Trapped Flame. Creating a close and intimate atmosphere with the crowd, the two were accompanied by their new drummer, Sophia Felton that further fuelled the acoustics established by the duo’s guitars. In order to add further visual, the 1969 movie ‘Easy Rider’ was played throughout the performance, greatly enhancing the songs sung by the boys.
With half of their performance completed, the two decided to slow the pace of the show and delve into their first album. Perhaps the greatest highlight of the night was when the two played ‘Picture Frame’, arguably their most famous song. By singing alongside the duo, the crowd essentially became in-synced with the musicians, adding greater brevity to an already well-known track.
The songs from ‘Trapped Flame’ created a unique experience for the audience by presenting a euphoric journey echoed from Jordan’s mouth to the ears of the crowd members. Bluesy songs such as ‘Gloria’ and ‘Love Free Me’ were performed in a more efficacious-like manner in comparison to their feathered-back originals on the newly released album. The slower tracks although powerful gave a more haunting sensation. ‘Broken Wings’ for example caused the audience to hush in silence and stare vividly as the duo performed and attempt to capture the moment. This continued well into their pursuance of ‘The River’, with Ben playing the clarinet soothingly throughout the song.
While different from their first album. Thanks to Trapped Flame, the duo are now able to play are more engaging and intimate show. As most of the songs now require a full charge of energy to perform, it will be surprising to see how Ben and Jordan handle their future performances as Georgia Fair.
Jason Cheung