After a whirlwind turn supporting Dance Gavin Dance across Europe and the UK, Closure In Moscow bought their unique, awe-inspiring sound back to Australia.
Supported by local bands, House Of Giants and Aerials, Closure In Moscow blew the door down of Black Bear Lodge on Thursday night. A night of obvious musical talent and contrasting styles was waiting for punters as the night began.
House Of Giants opened the night by taking the stage of the cozy Black Bear Lodge with a distinctive and interesting instrumental sound. While on occasion, it can be difficult for an audience to connect to purely instrumental live music, House Of Giants managed to capture their crowd with their mixtures of different styles and impressive talent. This is definitely a group to keep an eye out for in times to come.
Next to take the stage was popular locals, Aerials. Also doing more than just playing some live music, the Brisbane band always manage to put on a great production. True to form, the boys took the stage in a flood of crazy lights, and talent as always.
After an unfortunate issue with an amp, the boys had some work to do to get the attention of the crowd back, but managed to do this with their cover of Lana Del Rey’s “Blue Jeans”. Even with a technical issue, the boys of Aerials managed to excite the audience and put on a fantastic show.
Closure in Moscow took the stage in a flurry of insane outfits and outrageous talent – opening with a new song, from their upcoming album, Pink Lemonade, titled “Happy Days”. Mixing and changing styles, time signatures, and rhythms, the band gave a taste of their inimitable musicianship and their captivating stage presence. In an incredibly Mars Volta-esque way, Closure In Moscow brought energy, dancey tunes and pure talent to Black Bear Lodge.
Dressed a little ridiculously in a bright red track suit, lead singer Christopher de Cinque was charismatic and talented, his vocals showing of the outstanding range and clarity he bought to every song. Showing obvious raw, natural talent, de Cinque is one of the most exciting lead singers around in the Australian music scene.
Drummer Salvatore Aidone was a flurry of arms, amazing talent and flawless musicianship. Changing time signatures and rhythms at lightning fast speed, Aidone showed no signs of slowing down. With incredible musicianship and amazing technical skill, Aidone bought a whole other level to the beauty that was Closure in Moscow live. Joined by guitarist-singer Mansur Zennelli, lead guitarist Michael Barrett and bass player Duncan Millar, each with their own individual, incredibly captivating style and raw talent, Closure in Moscow were one of the best live shows to hit Brisbane in some time.
Closure In Moscow are funny, interesting, charismatic and certainly know how to put on a live show. With fantastic onstage antics, crystal clear vocals, attention-grabbing and different rhythms and stimulating guitar work, this is a band that has taken prog rock to another level here in Australia. If you have a change to check them out, don’t miss out again, you’ll regret it.
