I meant to post an entry about last weekend when I went out for a bite and caught some "new" music. I've decided not to turn this blog into one of those places to criticize restaurants, etc.. because lord knows how much I despise yelp and it's ilk. Anyway.. I HAVE decided to use it for, at the very least, my own entertainment and yours.. GOOD, now that matter is cleared up and to just blurb about what's going on in my 'hood (a week ago).
This (last) Sunday, Polarchip (my Sister's name will remain anon at her request) invited me to check out some "new" music at SF Sound. What is "new" music? Let's just call it "experimental" for the sake of keeping it simple. Before I get ahead of myself, I'll tell you about the restaurant where we ate before the show. We walked into this place called Maverick, a block away from SF Sound's Theater, because it looked cute, small, and near enough to run to the concert if it got too late. I had a little wine, and ordered a few of their "first dishes". Pretty much, I just got a whole bunch of their appetizers and skipped getting an entree. Ribs, asparagus spears, and some spinach graten. The ribs were ok. Not as tasty as the Malaysian place that Sis and I found. Asparagus is asparagus is asparagus. The spinach and white bean graten was pretty damn delicious though. It all added up to a big meal in the end. I think Sis would agree when I say probably the best part were the little salads or greens that accompany the dishes. Tasty tasty! El.. I mean.. Polarchip shared her "ceviche styled" scallops and potato leek soup. David had what I thought was an interesting take on vegetable lasagna. They make their own pasta to order, and it was as much fun to look at as it was to taste. It was interesting.. next time, photos?
I'm not trying to plug Maverick, but I AM recommending getting a little wine and food before exposing yourself to experimental music for the first time. I guess... it takes the edge off? It's nice to not be hungry when you're trying to open your mind to something new, y'know? Anyway.. I took a few mental notes... some associations I made with the sounds that I heard. Here's the short list:
An 8 yr. old having a tantrum at a piano keyboard.
Psychadelic hearing test. (I felt like involuntarily raising my right hand several times)
Instrument dissassembly plant where the musicians are still connected.
The future sound of car doors left open or keys left in ignition.
Visit http://www.sfsound.org for a taste.
My favorite (and not just because he's a friend of David and "Polarchip") was "the eye (unblinking)" by David Bithell. It was entertaining just as much as it was educational. Maybe because I'm a sucker for a light show? It could have been that it was very playful and light compared to the serious air surrounding some of the other pieces. I had a fun time and got a great introduction to the genre. I also really enjoyed the improv session that a few of the musicians played in the first half of the concert. I'd do it again. I think. A special mention too, before I forget, was that it was really nice to meet Chippy's friend Ellie. I know how fond of her she is, and it's always nice to meet the people in her life that make her feel all goopy and sweet inside.
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