The other night, I enjoyed an evening with one of my favorite bands Deerhoof. However, this isn't a post about how awesome they are playing awesome music (including a windmill flashing the glorious colors of the rainbow). it's a post about their opener, Dirty Projectors.
There was something about their performance that led me to downloading their music. Maybe it was the superb harmonies made by frontman Dave Longstreth, guitarist Amber Coffman, and bassist Angel Deradoorian. The combination of voices makes a soothing sound like a synth machine instead of using the revolutionary instrument.
Or perhaps it's the guitar playing by both Dave Longstreth and Amber Coffman combined that harmonizes a sound of math rock. This four-piece group is capable of creating a grainy pixelated sound without using the fancy equipment and wiring. I mean, that wiring is pretty tough to untangle.
Or could it be the faint sounds of their ex-group THE Dirty Projectors rather than the new and improved Dirty Projectors. The former band used bits of classical orchestra with the richness of electric guitar and the strained voice of Longstreth. It sounds like a musical acid trip to Wonderland.
Either way, they bedazzled me. The group was brought on the tour with Deerhoof after Deerhoof suggested them playing the opening. If Deerhoof is suggesting opening bands for their own shows, you know they'll only choose the best.
You can't listen to any music on their website. Mainly, it only consists of a few show listings, a band photo, a message from a local newspaper and some funny shots made possible through MS Paint. To listen to some of their music without being tempted to illegally download it, go to their Myspace.
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