In spite of the fact that 1998′s Moon Safari stands as one of my favorite albums of all time, I’ve never had the privilege of catching a performance by Air. Last night remedied that situation. Backed by a live drummer, the fashionably attired French duo’s ninety minute set bounced back and forth between all of their releases – opening with a bevy of tunes from their latest effort, Love 2, and commencing with myriad Moon Safari favorites. While Air’s stage presence is far from engaging, there’s no denying the simplistic beauty of their material. TMS Rating: 8/10. Be sure to visit Air on MySpace.
More photos, the setlist & an Air selection AFTER THE JUMP…
(Setlist) Do The Joy. So Light Is Her Football. Love. Remember. Venus. J’ai Dormi Sous L’eau. Missing The Light Of The Day. Tropical Disease. People In The City. Don’t Be Light. Radian. Cherry Blossom Girl. Be A Bee. Talisman. How Does It Make You Feel. Alpha Beta Gaga. Kelly Watch The Stars.
(Encore) Heaven’s Light. Sexy Boy. La Femme D’Argent.
MP3: Air – Love 2 Minimix
so light is her football. watch her score a touchdown.
Moon Safari, great album! I saw Air a couple years ago outdoors and while they performed to perfection their presence was more like listening to a soundtrack. I still love them and I think I might be one of the few that thinks Pocket Symphony is a decent listen.
I was at the concert as well. While they were perfectly fine, subtle lounge-pop doesn’t translate well to a cavernous standing-room venue like Terminal 5. The band tried to keep things engaging with nonstop visuals, but those seemed half-baked (and mostly just displayed the band’s name).
Wrote a review myself: http://the3penguins.blogspot.com/2010/03/air-at-terminal-5-32010.html