For those who have been following BADDADNOTHGOOD Since their creation, I have found it difficult to contain my excitement. However, I decided to put aside my many preconceived notions and decided to take up L'Olympia as if I was one of M for MontrealMembers of the Russian delegation discover the group for the first time.
What I witnessed was nothing short of a virtuoso tour de force, with each member emphasizing their skills in sync with every dangerous chord change and rhythmic extrapolation. However, the show was not a display of technical wizardry – instead, it was a truly soulful performance among friends (albeit Grammy-nominated friends who have been touring the world for decades).
A selection from their countless projects, stylistic references to their favorite musical geographies and a special place for their collaborative tracks with local producer Kaytranada, with whom they performed. at Bluesfest in Ottawa this summer – made for an amazing setlist. The crowd was very attentive as we all rode together through the roller coaster ride that is a BBNG live performance.
It was the kind of show that made me leave the room feeling refreshed and inspired to work on new music, which is probably the highest praise a band can receive.
