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CONCERT REVIEW: Moby in Madison, Wisc.
By Heather M. Ramsden
The Daily Cardinal
U. Wisconsin
(U-WIRE) MADISON, Wisc. -- Electronica pioneer Moby gave a performance
nothing short of spectacular at Madison, Wisc.'s Barrymore Theatre, 2090
Atwood Ave., Friday. Moby entranced and energized the sold-out crowd with his
wide range of music.
Moby, along with his full band including percussionists and a bassist, drove
every note and beat into the ecstatic crowd without showing any signs of
slowing down.
The night began with DJ Spinbad mixing everything from the Beastie Boys to
Prince, aptly setting the mood for Moby's performance. The lights went down
and blue spotlights penetrated the packed theater while various shapes of
white light danced on the ceiling.
The emotional instrumental "My Weakness" blasted as the band walked on stage
and Moby finally appeared. With no delay, he ripped right into "Machete," a
hard-core, electronic beat-driven song that sent the audience into a frenzy,
surrounded by intense flashing lights.
Moby's performance included many songs from his newest album, Play, which
displays everything from gospel and blues to classical and punk guitar--and,
of course, dance music.
He also performed some European hits like "Go" and "Feelin' So Real," which
drove the audience into a dancing craze pulled straight from a rave scene.
This eclectic mix of sounds allowed Moby to display his pure talent as a
musician and performer as he ran and flailed around the stage playing guitar,
bongos, keyboards and drums--all this while singing with emotion.
The crowd returned Moby's energy and passion in the same manner he delivered
it, following his lead with head banging, jumping, swaying, hands clapping
and rave dancing.
At times, Moby broke the continuum of excitement and displayed his meek,
humble side. He talked and joked with the crowd, even playing requests and
bringing some fans on stage to talk.
Moby had some fun playing "Dueling Banjos" with DJ Spinbad. Moby began by
playing a riff on his guitar as DJ Spinbad replied with record scratching. He
also covered songs by Led Zeppelin and "Walk This Way," which showed his
punk-rock roots.
Moby communicated to the audience in a way that is rarely experienced. He
enraptured the crowd with the energy, passion and drive of his music. All of
these feelings were summed up by the final song, which Moby introduced as the
fastest song ever produced.
He stood alone on stage behind a keyboard, staring listlessly out into the
theater. He remained motionless as a blue spotlight flashed on him,
accelerating along with the music.
Moby lifted his arms and shook them to the beat as the crowd mimicked him. As
it got more and more intense, all the crowd could do was feel it and lift
their arms.
Moby stood up on his keyboard and his arms slowly rose. The crowd's hands all
reached up with his as the music got faster and chaotic, finally coming to an
abrupt end with a simultaneous white spotlight shining over Moby into the
audience.
It was a spiritual moment that encompassed the uplifting feelings the show
produced. Moby is a truly amazing musician and performer who is able to
create an energy and rapture everyone should experience.
(C) 1999 The Daily Cardinal via U-WIRE
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Date: Tue, 26 Oct 1999 19:20:50 +0300 (EET DST)
From: Heidi Gronman <heidig@uiah.fi>
Subject: (mobility) Re: thanks2-cover #172
> Date: Fri, 22 Oct 1999 07:07:09 -0500
> From: "Davies, Andrew" <ADavies@glhec.org>
> Subject: (mobility) Thanks 2 cover submissions
> heheheheh sadly enough, that deadline was for LAST november!!!! hopefully
> this project will get done sometime!!! I am curious as to whether we ever
> voted (i am guessing "no" because i don't remember doing it....) and if Ade
> has been talking with Greg about the whole cover ideas. I would be
> interested in hearing about it from either/both Greg and Ade.
>
> Andy
> gingerbread man
oh well. how impressed i was when i by chance surfed to Ade's site, how
quick, fast and energic i thought people were to do that thanks2-thing =),
but, all the same, nice to see that it takes some time from you too to
get things done.
have a nice time,
h
* The first canned food appeared in 1812. The first can opener in 1885.
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Date: Tue, 26 Oct 1999 10:32:18 -0600
From: Damian <damian@xmission.com>
Subject: Re: (mobility) next Moby single; remixer
Bart van Eijck wrote:
(edited)
> I saw on www.moby.org that the next Moby single is going to be
> Porcelain.... I read that the release is due for next month, and
> that it's only going to be released in Spain (???) This is strange!
> Moby.org also says that the single after Porcelain will be
> Natural Blues. Natural Blues is due for February 2000.
I'm amazed at how many song are being released as singles! Love that.
> - The other one fits nicely in that "90's remixes of '80s songs"
> conversation a few days ago: Yazoo - Don't go '99 I've heard a
> Realaudio clip of the Todd Terry remix and it's ffffckn great!
I enjoyed the Club 69 remix equally... and I think Peter (Club 69) did
a GREAT job on the "Five Fathoms" remix of Everything But The Girl.
Personally, I'd enjoy seeing Peter remix a Moby single. You can tell
that I'm a fan. Peter was in a rut but I think he's coming out of it.
To bad he has a rep for being a jerk. :(
Damian.
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Date: Tue, 26 Oct 1999 12:04:25 -0400
From: david chamberlain <dchamber@chuma.cas.usf.edu>
Subject: (mobility) portland/seattle
hi guys, sorry to be off topic but i'm visiting the northwest for a
month or so and was wondering if anyone could gove me
suggestions/recommendations on things to do, places to go, people to
screw, etc. i'll be there for the month of december and some january.
the reason...i'm going to see if i'd like to live there, honestly.
peace, love and things that are fluffy and cute and not yet vengeful,
dave
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Date: Tue, 26 Oct 1999 12:07:12 -0400
From: david chamberlain <dchamber@chuma.cas.usf.edu>
Subject: (mobility) moby in ft myers/videotaping, etc
whoa just to be on topic for once, whats everyone thoughts on this, i'm
goin to see moby on tuesday in ft myers, 2nd time this year woohoo, and
i was thinking of taking a video camera, do you think Moby would have a
problem with the show being taped? I'm sure i saw a lot of vidoecameras
at the last show, but didn't know if they were with moby or just fans.
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Date: Tue, 26 Oct 1999 12:59:36 EDT
From: TMLBrannon@aol.com
Subject: (mobility) bootlegs?
I need to get Moby's set from the rave Friday night at Woodstock99. Any suggestions? T
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Date: Tue, 26 Oct 1999 13:00:31 EDT
From: Insrtbrain@aol.com
Subject: Re: (mobility) portland/seattle
In a message dated 10/26/1999 9:33:39 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
dchamber@chuma.cas.usf.edu writes:
<< hi guys, sorry to be off topic but i'm visiting the northwest for a
month or so and was wondering if anyone could gove me
suggestions/recommendations on things to do, places to go, people to
screw, etc. i'll be there for the month of december and some january.
the reason...i'm going to see if i'd like to live there, honestly. >>
K ~ as an ex-Portlander, you so don't want to live there. At all. That is
if you like the sun. If you're a rain lover, go for it. It is cold and wet.
Brrr, got the chills just thinking about it. Beyond that, Portland is
beautiful. Go to Saturday market downtown.. lots of local cool handmade
stuff. I haven't been back for many many years so beyond that I couldn't
tell you.
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Date: Tue, 26 Oct 1999 13:05:08 -0700
From: "Chris Hand" <tripwire@vdot.net>
Subject: RE: (mobility) bootlegs?
I am getting a video that a friend taped for his company from the woodstock
99 performance...
I won't give the video out cause it would get him in trouble. But I might
just take the audio from it if enough people want it, it is a soundboard
recording. Hopefully he gets the video to me in a week or so. Later...
Chris
- -----Original Message-----
From: owner-mobility@lists.xmission.com
[mailto:owner-mobility@lists.xmission.com]On Behalf Of
TMLBrannon@aol.com
Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 1999 10:00 AM
To: mobility@lists.xmission.com
Subject: (mobility) bootlegs?
I need to get Moby's set from the rave Friday night at Woodstock99. Any
suggestions? T
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Date: Tue, 26 Oct 1999 13:19:34 EDT
From: TMLBrannon@aol.com
Subject: RE: (mobility) bootlegs?
That would be really cool if you could hook me up with an audio from Friday night. Please keep me posted if this is at all possible or if you can think of another place to look. Tara
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Date: Tue, 26 Oct 1999 13:21:58 -0400
From: "Russell, Shera" <SMRussell@Venable.com>
Subject: RE: (mobility) bootlegs?
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I'm also interested in the audio and/or video of Friday night's rave at
Woodstock '99. Please keep me posted as to any new information. Thanks!
Shera
- -----Original Message-----
From: Chris Hand [mailto:tripwire@vdot.net]
Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 1999 4:05 PM
To: mobility@lists.xmission.com
Subject: RE: (mobility) bootlegs?
I am getting a video that a friend taped for his company from the woodstock
99 performance...
I won't give the video out cause it would get him in trouble. But I might
just take the audio from it if enough people want it, it is a soundboard
recording. Hopefully he gets the video to me in a week or so. Later...
Chris
- -----Original Message-----
From: owner-mobility@lists.xmission.com
[mailto:owner-mobility@lists.xmission.com]On Behalf Of
TMLBrannon@aol.com
Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 1999 10:00 AM
To: mobility@lists.xmission.com
Subject: (mobility) bootlegs?
I need to get Moby's set from the rave Friday night at Woodstock99. Any
