Is this thing on? We're testing something neat.
You looked so drunk. And about a quarter second behind everyone. And kind of not-terribly-limber. And sorta puffy. And wow, you really shouldn't have been wearing that "outfit." And someone should have done something -- anything - with your "hair." And that song...it, um, sucked.
And I was all ready to give you the benefit and be all like "no, she's back, it's gonna be great."
Reich's "Music for 18 Musicians" is one of my favorite pieces of music. Via (TypePad blogger and NYer music critic) Alex Ross comes news of Grand Valley State's new music ensemble's recording of 18, and this fantastic preview video that they've just posted on YouTube. I love the line "they turned the piece into somthing of a lifestyle."
Holy cow; so glad I was able to make it. I wish I could put into words the sound of the show; I've seen more than my fair of concerts, and I've never heard a show sound as good. As Andrew put it, "they know what they're doing."
And they used lots of colors in their light show! Like blue! And green! And red!