“Lou Reed wows Sydney” January 20, 2007
Posted by FarmerB in > Reviews, Lou Reed's Berlin, State Theatre.1 comment so far
Lou Reed put on an amazing show last night at the State Theatre. He is performing his 1973 album “Berlin” for the first time over 3 nights as part of the Sydney Festival.
The music was phenomenal. At times dark, somber and challenging and at other times spirited and uplifting. The band was top notch featuring some of the original band members from the album complimented by members of the Australian Children’s Choir and a great strings and horns section. Notably, his back-up vocals Sharon and Antony were outstanding.
The show concluded with an amazing encore with members of the audience flocking to the stage. Sharon and Antony both took to the stage to lead a song each. Sharon’ s voice was rich and powerful while Antony’s voice was smooth and mesmerizing. Lou Reed finished with another song and the crowd responded with a long standing ovation.
Lou Reed is a great entertainer. He was very modest about his performance and showed genuine appreciation towards his band.
A night to remember.
Here’s what the media had to say:
“Lou Reed wows Sydney ” – ABC News (Transcript from interview) View article
“After 33 years, dark Berlin lights up” – The Australian View Article
“Lou comes for a walk on the sad side” – SMH.com.au View Article
Festival Pics of the Day January 19, 2007
Posted by FarmerB in > Festival Updates, > Photos, > Reviews, Beck's Bar, CarriageWorks, Lou Reed's Berlin, Snugglepot & Cuddlepie, State Theatre.add a comment
Here are some of the best new Festival pics.
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Devolution January 16, 2007
Posted by FarmerB in CarriageWorks, Devolution.3 comments
Can’t wait for Devolution at the CarriageWorks!
Check out the most recent Stagenoise.com podcast that includes an interview with Devolution’s choreographer, Garry Stewart. Click here
“With its sci-fi feel, sexy moves and electronica soundtrack, Devolution looks likely to appeal to the younger clubbing set as well as dance and theatre fans.”
Read this article on the Tele’s site.
Pics of the day January 12, 2007
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Here are some of the best new Festival pics.
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Zero Degrees – Review (Shivangi) January 9, 2007
Posted by FarmerB in > Reviews, CarriageWorks, zero degrees.2 comments
In a piece for the ‘What I’d do if I had the money’ series for The
Gurdian, Akram Khan once said, “I would spend the money to bring
artists from different genres together, artists who you wouldn’t
expect to work together – maybe a painter, a sculptor, a writer and a
film director.”
Khan’s latest production alchemically combines his Kathak-inspired
lightning-fast footwork with Sidi Larbi Charkaoui’s supple
contortions, Antony Gormley’s more-than-alive sculptures and Nitin
Sawhney’s haunting music. Zero Degrees, which opened the Sydney
Festival is a not-to-be-missed contemporary dance production rich in
meaning and experience.
Zero Degrees January 7, 2007
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We made it along to Zero Degrees last night.
The show was awesome. Akram and Sidi have so much talent and energy.
It was a really polished performance that featured great music, lighting and choreography.
Full review on the way.
Kaki King January 4, 2007
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Kaki King is an amazing performer who was spotted performing on the subways of New York.
Sydney Opera House January 3, 2007
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The Sydney Opera House is one of the key venue’s of the Sydney Festival.
There are over 10 events at the The House this year including Lost and Found Orchestra, Kaidan and The About an Hour Series.
CarriageWorks in Redfern January 3, 2007
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The new CarriageWorks venue in Redfern looks great.
Here’s an article from the NSW ministry for the Arts.
“CarriageWorks will become a much-needed venue for physical theatre and contemporary dance in Sydney and home to some of Australia’s most innovative companies”
Lou Reed – Berlin Photos January 2, 2007
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There are some photos of Lou Reed’s Berlin on his website.
E.S.T. December 13, 2006
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“There are ordinary jazz piano trios and there is E.S.T.” (The Time UK), Sweden’s premier export E.S.T. is perhaps one of the most riveting and exploratory piano, bass and drum trios in the world. Check out their music by clicking here.
Zero Degrees December 13, 2006
Posted by Festival Team in CarriageWorks, zero degrees.4 comments
Zero Degrees is the first work to be presented at Sydney’s newest performing arts venue, CarriageWorks. Staring Akram Khan and Sidi Larbi Cherkauio on stage, a score by Nitin Sawney and sculpture by Antony Gormley. Click here for reviews of Zero Degrees from London earlier this year. Did anyone see Akram Khan’s Ma (Sydney 2005?)
Zero Degrees November 3, 2006
Posted by bengum in CarriageWorks, zero degrees.3 comments
Zero degrees is at the new CarriageWorks venue and should be great. Nitin Sawney is doing the music and is a rocking DJ / producer. Check out his website.
