The Art House, Wyong
Wednesday 7 August 2024
Photographer : Kevin Bull
Reviewer : Justine Grainger
You can listen to music over and over, for many years, but there’s some things that you must see live so you can feel it. Experiencing it live takes it to another level. Tubular Bells is one of those albums, and these seven crack musicians filled The Art House in Wyong some of the best music the Central Coast has had the pleasure in hearing.
And that’s full credit to the musicians Flowing professionally and perfectly, with structure , harmony, and layered with effortless precision. Transported on a personal journey with the musicians who were full of passion, their enthusiasm creating a very special musical moment. A well oiled machine that fitted perfectly together, harmonies layered with effortless precision. You feel the passion from the musicians.
Some instruments are played with the head, some from the heart, but tonight’s electric cello was played from the soul. I wasn’t expecting that when he walked out in his high tops. The shoe comp between guitarist and cellist was on point, and I was thinking how awesome and realistic the piano was sounding till I realised it wasn’t a keyboard, but a baby grand piano right there on stage. Gorgeous stuff.
Tubular Bells was played in full, parts one and two, as the second set, with highlights from the first being Crisis’ (1983) ‘Moonlight Shadow’, 1982’s ‘Family Man’, and a good bite from Ommadawn.
Prog rock must be heard live. I never thought I’d get to hear Tubular Bells live, plus with such talented artists and locally. World class @ the Wyong Art House.
