Tuesday night saw Beardyman and Bass Clef's turn to make their rampant mark on one of the intimate Levi's Craft of Music live sessions. Having made the short walk over to the Levi's store on Regent Street after work, we were greeted in the warmest form possible - a la open bar. However, the mainstay of the night wasn't the free tipple, but rather the unfeigned talent that was demonstrated by the two headlining acts for the evening, who treated the crowd to a plethora of gritty basslines coupled with an experimental vibe. Full details on the night's happenings can found by clicking below.
Having attended the event mainly to check out Beardyman, a very pleasant surprise came in the form of dubstep prodigy/one man band Bass Clef. Armed with an impressive array of musical instruments including a trombone(?!), he masterfully clashed these contrasting sounds in an unorderly fashion to the tune of bass heavy carnival-inspired uplifting beats, creating something that was both unorthodox and refreshing.
Beardyman did not fail to impress as he toyed with the small crowd in an almost borderline schizophrenic charm, presenting a hotbed of juxtaposing genres that saw Celine Dion entwined in a complex affair with Drum & Bass, and the Um Bongo jingle meeting its unlikely Metal match. However, whilst the former examples may smack of gimmick, it would be a unfair to laden him with such a title. For the precision and control he possesses over his vocal talent is a sight to behold, and Beardyman proved he can effortlessly hold his own with any genre that may cross his unflagging radar.
*Apologies for the poor quality iphone photos, found out about the event last minute and did not have the camera in tow.
You had another open bar event...!!! I wish I was you.
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