John Zorn is unquestionably the most interesting and advanced composer of our times. Although he looks 45ish this year he actually turns 60 and to celebrate he is doing a number of concerts all around the world, in different countries every month, all year long.
I am lucky enough to be the one doing sound for these complicated multi-band shows (think 9 bands in 3-4 hours with 5 min stage changes). As challenging as these marathons are to mix and advance, they are absolutely AMAZING to watch and if it is the one thing you travel for this year I would highly recommend catching one of them in Europe this summer.
The first one of the series of 2013 Zorn at 60 marathons took place last week at the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, MN.
I don’t usually repost other people’s reviews, but this enthusiastic concert goer has some good videos and since I was too busy doing sound to be documenting the show I thought I’d post his reviews with videos so you can see what you missed:
Concert Review: John Zorn Marathon at the Walker Art Center 4/6/13 – Part 1: Book of Heads, Hockey, Cobra, Composer Q&A – Concert Manic!
Concert Review: John Zorn Marathon at the Walker Art Center (4/6/2013) – Part 2: Masada – Concert Manic!
Concert Review: John Zorn Marathon at the Walker Art Center (4/6/2013) – Part 3: The Concealed, Nova Express, Aleph Trio and The Hermetic Organ – Concert Manic!
I feel inclined to point out that Deerhunter actually have no origins in Athens, GA whatsoever. It is actually the north Atlanta suburbs of Roswell / Alpharetta where they saw their beginnings.
Just clearing up any confusion that there may have been.
Cheers.
Thanks for the clarification. I’m actually not familiar with their origins myself, however I feel inclined to point out that I heard they were originally from Athens from the source. I was backstage with the band before the show and the singer told me he/they were originally from Athens but live in Atlanta. I might have misunderstood the ‘they’ part, maybe it was just ‘him’. Thanks for the comment though. It’s good to get the information straight.
Actually I may be the one who was mistaken. Its very possible that I got them confused w/ The Black Lips who are themselves from the N. Atlanta suburbs. You must forgive me, as I’ve not lived in Atlanta for seven years and my memory is beginning to grow hazy. :\