![]() What I can tell you, though, is that, in a day where Black Dice melted faces, Deerhunter brought the house down, and Animal Collective left you with eyespots for days, Grouper's serene show still managed to have a huge effect on me. I couldn't tell you the names of any of the songs she played for her forty-five minute slot, nor could I very accurately explain what it sounded or felt like, either. ![]() ![]() Soon enough, the room was filled and Harris launched into her set. Though her playing would only last for a minute or so (sporadically interrupted by "Can we turn that up?., thanks."), the tidal waves of cooing vocals and formless guitar strums emanating from the stage's speakers were truly something to behold. After my friend and I managed to scoot ourselves to the front (we had the ability to lean our elbows on the edge of the stage), we were lucky enough to hear Harris' soundcheck and I immediately knew we were in for something great. Bathed in a purple light with calming images (movement of water, small dots, swirling shapes, etc.) projected directly behind her, she was armed only with her guitar and a heap of effects pedals lying at her feet. ![]() Coming off the heels of Sufjan Stevens' hangover-alleviating Seven Swans set, Harris' show was arguably even more tranquil. Liz Harris) perform live, the second act of the day for the Saturday set of New York's edition of All Tomorrow's Parties Festival. My Attention SpanĪbout six months ago I got the chance to see Grouper (a.k.a. ![]()
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