John & Logic continue the abstract explorations, with a seamless transition of Medeski swapping in for illyB. illyB begins a soft snare shuffle of sorts, adds a bit of fill then Logic’s sounds start creeping in – this remains fairly abstract for the most part, little in the way of what we might call “groove”. MMW w/ Cyro Baptista + DJ Logic – August Residency at the Whitney Museum of American Art, NYC, NYīilly & Logic get things started, after a brief explanation from Billy that the set’s going to start with some duo Turntable Sessions with everyone taking turns playing with Logic. Chris is loving the bow tonight, and Dollar Pants has him bowing ALL over the tune – it’s a very cool aspect to the song’s composition. There’s just something about the overall tone of the tune that makes my focus/concentration twist.
The guys slide into Dollar Pants, another odd tune to my ears that seems almost jarring when present in the flow of a set, but in a good way (like when they cover Coltrane’s Syeeda’s Song Flute, as I noted back in FAITU#16).
(Side note: When MMW played Disrobe the following spring, March 2011, Billy spoke about the tune and said that the spring ’11 performances were the first since the late ‘90s – apparently he forgot they dug the tune up on the 2010 winter tour the year before … but he’s probably not tracking that as closely as I am.) Martin Bay Club Crown Room, Crystal Bay, NVīut Billy kicks a funky beat and HELL YEAH, 3rd Disrobe of the tour (3rd show in a row as well), and I just loved hearing them do this tune at the time with the more mature sound they have at this point – and that’s no knock against the ’97-’98 Disrobes! Just awesome to hear … funky keys, bowed upright bass, and a funky beat – I’m sold. The Fall of 2010 will see some astounding balls-out improvisation, but in the spring that improv is kept within the confines of tunes for the most part, and this show milks that in spades. Having spent most of 2008-2009 focused on Radiolarians, the guys are now nailing those tunes with master manipulation and infusing the sets with more variety than the previous 2 years. Excellent variety in song choice both in terms of era and composition: we get some oldies, and newer tunes along with the recent Radiolarians influx, all covering a wide range of musical styles while remaining quintessential MMW. But Set 1 is just a perfect shape and feel all around. This week’s FAITU pick is leaning on the first set for why I chose it, although Set 2 has plenty to offer as well – I also wanted a 2010 gig and to pick a show from the West coast since I’ve focused a lot of FAITU picks on the East coast. MMW Bay Club Crown Room, Crystal Bay, NVįRIDAY AFTERNOON IN THE UNIVERSE (FAITU#23)
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