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<\/p>\nThe Frames @ The Belly Up, 4\/6\/2007<\/p>\n
Show review and pic by Natalie Kardos<\/p>\n
Even though Irish band The Frames has been around since 1990, they\u2019re just starting to make waves over here in the United States. Those ripples were readily apparent last night at the Belly Up Tavern. Even though there seemed to be more of a crowd for local boys Dynamite Walls (who put on a solid show of their own, complete with snazzy rear projection images), plenty of people stuck around for the headlining Frames. And they were well rewarded with some stadium-sized chill-inducing Irish rock.<\/p>\n
Their sound, while sticking mainly to traditional guitar rock, was enhanced by violinist Colm MacConlomaire, who was rocking out on an electric violin for most of the set. The Frames specialize in soaring crescendos and use the loud-soft-loud technique to its maximum potential. Glen Hansard\u2019s vocal range has the ability to jump from tenor to falsetto seamlessly, which works incredibly well with the band\u2019s dynamic shifts. This is music designed to make you feel both warmth and yearning at the same time. Music to woo a new lover, or to mourn an old flame. Music to induce tears in certain types of females during live shows.<\/p>\n
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In a set list composed of songs new and old, the highlights included \u201cPeople Get Ready,\u201d \u201cHappy,\u201d and \u201cUnderglass.\u201d Also of note was the first song of the first encore, which was a classical violin solo, in which MacConlomaire used looping in order to accompany himself. Following the violin solo, Hansard came back out onstage to play \u201dLay Me Down,\u201d which he wrote after his father\u2019s death. It still remains a touching tribute. The finale was \u201cPavement Tune,\u201d which saw Hansard yelling \u201cI want my life to make more sense\/I want my life to make amends\/I want my life to make more sense to me.\u201d Don\u2019t we all wish the same thing?<\/p>\n
Overall, the show was an emotionally cathartic experience. If you missed them this time around, don\u2019t worry \u2013 they\u2019ll be coming soon to an arena near you.<\/p>\n
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The Frames @ The Belly Up, 4\/6\/2007 Show review and pic by Natalie Kardos Even though Irish band The Frames has been around since 1990, they\u2019re just starting to make waves over here in the United States. Those ripples were readily apparent last night at the Belly Up Tavern. 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