Last night we filmed Focus Group playing at Beauty Bar, which was actually an EP release party for another band, but Focus Group was our main... well, focus.
These guys are incredibly nice, and were very open to us. Before the show we went outside, up 7th street a few buildings and shot an interview with them on the street. There was much talk - of course - of the experience of the Austin musician, and how it compares to playing music in other towns.
The show itself was amazing. They mix pre-recorded and live music, which is always interesting but they have a great sense for sounds and rhythms. They're tight as a band, and have some intensely danceable/moveable tracks.
The best track was one that, last night, was called Yugoslavia. Basically, while the others start playing, Donald goes out into the crowd and asks various people various questions. One person is asked to make their favorite animal noise, another their favorite Batman fight sound etc. The last question was a guy's favorite country, which he said was Yugoslavia (which, for the record, isn't actually called Yugoslavia anymore) - hence the song's title. Donald then went back to play guitar, and as the song progressed, Andrew mixed in the samples they had just recorded from the audience.
Audience interaction is always a plus at live shows, but it was really interesting to see how they incorporated it into the music. The song is different every time they play it live, and you have to enjoy it as you hear it because it's in the moment. So great.
These guys are incredibly nice, and were very open to us. Before the show we went outside, up 7th street a few buildings and shot an interview with them on the street. There was much talk - of course - of the experience of the Austin musician, and how it compares to playing music in other towns.
The show itself was amazing. They mix pre-recorded and live music, which is always interesting but they have a great sense for sounds and rhythms. They're tight as a band, and have some intensely danceable/moveable tracks.
The best track was one that, last night, was called Yugoslavia. Basically, while the others start playing, Donald goes out into the crowd and asks various people various questions. One person is asked to make their favorite animal noise, another their favorite Batman fight sound etc. The last question was a guy's favorite country, which he said was Yugoslavia (which, for the record, isn't actually called Yugoslavia anymore) - hence the song's title. Donald then went back to play guitar, and as the song progressed, Andrew mixed in the samples they had just recorded from the audience.
Audience interaction is always a plus at live shows, but it was really interesting to see how they incorporated it into the music. The song is different every time they play it live, and you have to enjoy it as you hear it because it's in the moment. So great.
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