On a day full of jocularity, spontaneity, and just general insanity, The Raveonettes were an anomaly. Having never seen the Danish folks live, I was curious how their relaxed music would translate to the stage. Would they amp it up? Would they scream and shout? Would they take their clothes off?? All can be answered succinctly: No, No, and Fuck No – are you out of your mind?
The black and white Raveonette outfit suits (no pun intended please) the Raveonette allure quite well, as Wagner and Foo barely shed an expression, much less a grin, during their entire set. They just stood there and played in all their seasoned vette (ha…) glory – ready to take on whatever effed up business Coney Island had to offer. Which is why it was all too fitting that “Dead Sound” was one of the first songs played.
That’s not to say that I didn’t enjoy the performance. The Raveonettes aren’t meant for displays of extravagance, and it would have been slightly off-putting if they had come out with a bit of lunacy. The sound was probably the tightest of any of the performers there, and they managed to somehow work with the poor sound of the main stage instead of against it. While some may have considered them disinterested, I think it’s all part of their appeal – they were the calm before the storm (that storm being Monotonix and Spank Rock on the Stillwell stage), and they played that role to perfection. If you want to hear a band perform live almost exactly like you’ve heard on record – including the crisp production, then have a blast with the even-tempered Raveonettes.
The Raveonettes – “Dead Sound” [MP3]
More photos after the jump.
[All photos by James B. Hale/Knox Road from Siren Music Festival]
[…] The Raveonettes at Siren Music Festival (07/18/09) Photo: Jon Klemm The Raveonettes aren’t meant for displays of extravagance, and it would have been slightly off-putting if they had come out with a bit of lunacy. The sound was probably the tightest of any of the performers there, and they managed to somehow work with the poor sound of the main stage instead of against it. While some may have considered them disinterested, I think it’s all part of their appeal — they were the calm before the storm (that storm being Monotonix and Spank Rock on the Stillwell stage), and they played that role to perfection. If you want to hear a band perform live almost exactly like you’ve heard on record — including the crisp production, then have a blast with the even-tempered Raveonettes.[KnoxRoad.com] […]