Metronomy @ HMV Institute, 28th September 2011

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Tonight, the HMV Library seems at tipping point, for the arrival of Metronomy but it’s first Hearts to grace the stage. Consisting of a male and female duo, they conduct an electronic sound that eventually becomes their downfall. Having a distinct lack of instruments, means that the sound just morphs into a garbage of squeeks and pings which have little individuality or feeling.

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Next up are the wondrous sounds that Clock Opera manage to create. Headed by the magnificent beard sporting Guy Connelly, Clock Opera are a 4 piece live and electronic act from London who fall into the indie/electronic range of proceedings. Guy sells himself with an innocence and transparency that makes his vocals all the more engaging and astounding, whilst those backing him keep the pace up creating pitch and rhythms that you can’t help but dance to.

Metronomy are an electric music group formed by front man Joseph Mount in Devon, 1999. Starting as a computer solo project, it’s now expanded into a full blown band with drums, bass and keys all being well taken care of although the essence of music created in a dark room and a wild vision is still very much there in essence.

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Opening track We Broke Free sets the tone for a night that, although seeming to start with a bit of a drag, once The Bay hits, the audience are fully engaged into dancing and singing to the best of their ability. The Look also gets the whole room dancing, but it’s some of the more instrumental tracks that suit the live environment much more. Ending on Radio Ladio, it’s all systems go for an indie disco to remember.

Sporting a backdrop consisting of cartoon drawings of each of the band members, the main visual stimulus is the now common push lamps which are synchronised to flash in time with both the song and each other. A really fun and interesting touch.

On the basis of tonight, I think it’s fair to say that Metronomy will soon be aiming for bigger and higher places.

Review -Dan Earl
Photos – Ken Harrison

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