[microsound] Sakamoto/Nicholai

[sk-1 <sk-1@xxxxx>]

Had the extreme pleasure of attending the Milan leg of the Ryuichi 
Sakamoto/Alva Noto tour, this past Monday night.

Simply mesmerizing.
Different mediums woven together with unique perfection.
Couldn't open my eyes at times- Couldn't close them at others.
Beautiful, clean- sound sensitive visuals.
Dark bassy undertones under blankets of warm static pulse.
Light, creepy piano scores- that will appear in my carni dreams to come.

Ryuichi moved as though Miyazaki had taken over the form on the stage.
I have never seen such relentless- mad-hatter type possession on a 
piano before.

Looks of disbelief at the intensity of the close.
Everyone in the place must have been gasping for breathe when silence 
hit.

Two encores of reworked BTTB flashbacks had us floating like fools out 
of the building.

If you are anywhere near this tour- I highly suggest you attend.
There are a few more Italian dates.

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