Noah: Live Performance and Interview with BrooklynRocks, May '09 (NoahXMusic / Human Geometry)

Canadian electro/dance artist Noah was in town last week to promote his debut CD Human Geometry (which will be released June 23rd through iTunes). I talked with Noah about the new CD, his influences and how he got into the music business. Noah also gave an impromptu performance of his new single "Mannequin" which kicks off this video.



The underlying message of Human Geometry is one of personal growth and self-improvement -- "[t]he idea is that everything you experience in life, up until this very moment, shapes you. The contradictory idea is that you have the power and control to shape your own life."

Noah's next show is June 10th at the Canal Room. He is playing as part of ArjanWrites Superfraiche Pop Music Showcase and advance tickets are $10.00.

Links:
Noah's MySpace Profile

Daft Punk - "Alive 2007" CD Review

After watching the Pink Floyd-ish multimedia spectacle that was last year’s Daft Punk show at Keyspan Park, I had real doubts that the band could pull off releasing just a live CD without an accompanying DVD. Daft Punk’s live shows really seemed to be geared around the visuals and the energy of the crowds. Check out the live video below that was filmed at Keyspan Park.



I was pleasantly surprised to find that Daft Punk captures a lot of their live energy on this disc and it is really a worthwhile experience. This show was recorded last June at the Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy in Paris. Daft Punk really seems to feed off the energy of the 18,000+ capacity crowd.

A number of the songs are tracked together on this disc as the band remixes, mashes-up and segues between songs. The band gets a great roar of approval for tracks like "Television Rules The Nation" and "Around the World". It was a pleasant surprise to hear some of the tracks from "Human After All" take on a fresh life on this disc. Overall, it is a great mix of songs that is fueled by the energy of the crowd.

If you aren't familiar with the band, check out some of the live videos from last year's tour on YouTube and pick up a copy of this CD. You can't help but move to the beat.

Links:
Daft Punk's MySpace page
Daft Punk's Website