Saw the incredible Amon Tobin throw down a vicious DJ set last night at the Bluebird Theater in Denver.His arsenal included (as usual) a little bit of everything: techstep, dubstep, good ol' drum 'n' bass, ambient, chorales, marching bands, symphonics, and sprinklings of his own material...typically all at the same time. Folks that came expecting the subtlety of his latest album, The Foley Room had their minds and ears exploded.
Having seen him several years back I knew what kind of dark, crazy territory I was in for. Both times there were huge chunks of the set that sounded like an alien warehouse party flavored with random selections of that crazy Earth music. He has the ability to spin baffling combinations of sounds and beats with the utmost precision; always surprising and always fantastic.
If you have a chance to see him, do so – it's a one-of-a-kind experience.
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