Life, as I know it

Below is my first review. I was reviewing the launch of Genesis, presented by Haze in Bangor last night.

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I have been to the Windsor many times, but never before have I seen such it so well attended. Haze, who were running their first night entitled Genesis in The Windsor, Bangor on Friday night attracted a rich variety of punters bringing with them a variety of musical preferences. With the opening band performing its first song, it wasn't long until the venue, which sits on Bangor's sea front, filled with adults of all ages and walks of life.

The introductory band, entitled The Dead Parrots, started with mellow indie songs subtly coupled with upbeat pop-rock tunes that created a substantial initiation to the night. The band define themselves as 'Post-war Funk Pop Blues'.

The positive atmosphere and vibe of the night became apparent through the cheers of the crowd in between songs. However, the musical interlude that played between the first and second bands in no way prepared the crowd for their militaristic metal. Vibrations rocked through the floor as the band carved away at producing violent chords and inaudible lyrics. After a quick sound-check, the floor filled with youths head-banging to the apocalyptic music during the second song. Throughout the the selection of songs that followed, metal-heads staked their claim in society by dominating the dancefloor floor with movements inspired by the music the metal band where playing. In spite of their slow start, the band entitled 'This Year's Black' quickly became a favourite of the eager attendees.

After an interlude that followed the apocalyptic metal, we heard from 'Sweet Taste' who successfully maintained the momentum generated by the previous act. As the turnout grew, so did the pace and intensity of the music. 'Sweet Taste', loud yet audible, brought dozens of people from their seats onto the floor in a mood similar to that of the group before them. Aggressive dance moves where prolific and the mood of the room was ecstatic. This band, it became clear to me, were the epitome of Haze, as through their next number of songs they pulled virtually every person in the room from their seats. They concluded with a fast beated song that pulled everyone onto the floor in a dramatic climax to the night's resident band.

Following 'This Year's Black' the night progressed from live bands to hardhouse and trance Djs. The dance music was repetitive and continuous. However, this did not detract from the night as DJ's Jamie MacDonald and Jamanji inspired a great reaction from the crowd that had them up on the floor once again. What was interesting was how the amount of people on the floor in no way reflected the contrasting genres and styles of music performing on the night. It was almost as though every person attending had throughout the night embraced a style of music that was new to them. As the techno of DJ Mr. Fyffe slowed down it became apparent to the punters that the night was drawing to a close, and they would have to wait another month for such an enjoyable evening to come about again. It could be arguably said that the main downside to Haze's Genisis was the irresistably cheap booze! People are now eagerly awaiting Genesis' return to The Windsor, which is proposed to take place on the 27th of August. A top night from a top set of lads, hopefully the sign of things to come.

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Bye for now xo