Wed 9 Jul – My Bloody Valentine
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Free ear plugs - the proper inner ear kind - were given out at the door, but it didn't help the band one bit. The French promotors thought My Bloody Valentine's volume was dangerous and their sound techs adjusted accordingly. Singer/guitarist Kevin Shields apologised to the audience: 'Sorry it doesn't sound like it should...' Apparently, French law states concerts can be no louder than 106 db. MBV exceeded this limit by 9 to 19 db.
Despite the drop in volume it was still pretty damn loud. It's the loudness that makes a My Bloody Valentine concert a physical experience. The bass guitar makes your insides churn and your pants flutter while the projected back drop images disorientate. The result is a powerful drug.The sheer noise is what gives the show its character. The band members themselves add very little to it, personality wise. Vocalists Bilinda Butcher and Shields remain unfazed, singing ethereally, eyes focussed on infinity. …
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Free ear plugs - the proper inner ear kind - were given out at the door, but it didn't help the band one bit. The French promotors thought My Bloody Valentine's volume was dangerous and their sound techs adjusted accordingly. Singer/guitarist Kevin Shields apologised to the audience: 'Sorry it doesn't sound like it should...' Apparently, French law states concerts can be no louder than 106 db. MBV exceeded this limit by 9 to 19 db.
Despite the drop in volume it was still pretty damn loud. It's the loudness that makes a My Bloody Valentine concert a physical experience. The bass guitar makes your insides churn and your pants flutter while the projected back drop images disorientate. The result is a powerful drug.The sheer noise is what gives the show its character. The band members themselves add very little to it, personality wise. Vocalists Bilinda Butcher and Shields remain unfazed, singing ethereally, eyes focussed on infinity. …
