On Tuesday night the New Pornographers put on a little show at the Variety Playhouse and a few members of the Quail were lucky enough to be in attendance.
I have to admit, I found the band members themselves to be a little off-putting. They put on several 'fake' arguments throughout the show in a clear nod to their reputation in the media (it has been said that they don't like each other very much), but I definitely sensed some actual tension there. Dan Bejar (aka Destroyer) only appeared on stage when one of his songs was being played, and often had to be coaxed by the crowd and other members of the band into showing his face at all.
They have a weird dynamic, no doubt. However, it seems to work, as the music was excellent. I have 4, yes 4, videos for you to enjoy this afternoon. First up is 'Unguided' from their latest album - Challengers:
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Wednesday, October 31, 2007
The New Pornographers at the Variety Playhouse
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Where has it been said in the media that they don't like each other much?
To me, they all seemed genuinely happy and excited to be playing with the full lineup. Dan has always come out for only his songs, it's his role in the band. I thought the fake arguments and banter were hilarious. It probably was more difficult to see from the back of the venue. No need to take everything so seriously! But thanks for the videos.
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