Planet Radio Video Launch - Borderline W1
24th January 2014
Finally the day had come!
My newly found 'sweet tooth' for Fudge was going to be satisfied. Fudge and the Frequency that is.....MUCH sweeter and funkier than any edible sweet treat I've had before, you will need to call your dentist! > http://fudgeandthefrequency.com/home/
They hit my ears on 27th Nov 2013 at 3.15am (very precise huh, but I will never forget)
The band excites me.....really excites me. Go and see them if you can...Hear me now!!
The band excites me.....really excites me. Go and see them if you can...Hear me now!!
It was like a 'BAM' effect, instantly wanted more, jumped around, sang, danced & generally got funky & felt alive...really a l i v e ...
Arriving on a cold, rainy & very windy night The Borderline was a welcome sight. http://mamacolive.com/theborderline/
It was buzzing. The atmosphere was cool & chilled yet lively at the same time. Yep, that IS possible!
Eyes were towards the stage as we heard a great chap called Johnny Lucas. http://www.johnnylucas.co.uk/johnny_lucas/Home.html
His interaction with the crowd was fun & his performance was vibrant & really got the crowd going with his multi musical talents jumping from one instrument to another, his lyrics varying from amusing to ones with further depth. He looked like he enjoyed himself & the crowd certainly loved him.
The anticipation that built up for the arrival of Fudge & the Frequency was electric! More and more people arrived, it was packed. People were happy & excitedly chanting 'Fudge! Fudge! Fudge!'....
I go to many gigs and I had not experienced this level of excitement for an act for a long time....it was almost a spine tingly moment....
Then the lights went down......the packed venue hushed with the odd person randomly yelling 'Fuuudge!'...myself included.
A huge screen started to show the new Planet Radio Video.....wow-not like any 'video' I had seen. http://youtu.be/HUCjpo7N_Yg
The sounded boomed and rumbled out in a good way, like in the cinema when they used to do the Rank Screen advertising thing, that deep bass quality that goes through you & gave my belly an excited surge...
The crowd went crazy when (Mister) Fudge came up on the screen! Whooping and cheering and further chants....the video was entertaining and the song PLANET RADIO is a vibrant mix of funk, soul, jazz, a whole fusion including many instruments. The musical arrangement, the lyrics, the effects all put together allows the talents to show through. ...to shine through.. & yes I did feel 'plugged in to Planet Radio' :)
The video stops.....Fudge & the band BLAST onto the stage!
By this point I have already cheered so much I am losing my voice....again.
(Mister) Fudge stands there in his shimmering jacket & shades & tells us he too is losing his voice. He was concerned about his performance because of this.
Well let me tell you he was amazing!
If he can hit notes like that when he is losing his voice, I am almost exploding with excitement at hearing him again when his voice is fully there. I can't believe it could be more enigmatic if he tried.
Where his voice might not have been as strong as he would have liked he and the band made up for it with an enigmatic, energy fueled performance. Beyond funky! To the planets and back...
The sharp moves pulled on the 8 beat, reminding me of MJ and the effect it has.
The backing vocalists looked cool & stylish but also seemed to be enjoying themselves & sounded great.
The whole band were funking & getting deep into the vibes. The guitarist took his moment, gave it his all...the bass was deep n delicious,
keyboards, trumpet, drummer the whole lot just up there jamming... fantastic...just bloomin' Fudgetastic!
People were dancing, really dancing, arms were in the air, others jumping and groovin', no-one could really stand still, even the people at the tables were up on their feet.
There seems to be some musical genius going on here, that's the only way I can put it.
Then I was at the front....my favorite track (so far) 'Footprints on the Moon' started...I couldn't hide my happiness, I sorted of sang along & was proper loving it...my body was funkin' out!
(Mister)Fudges voice was hurting and he handed me the mic to sing a line......oh boy......over excited & a rough throat myself, I proceeded to... erm...'shout' into the mic! Oh nooo!! Not my best performance, trust me...(I can actually sing a bit & def give a good performance in front of the mirror at home!haha)....however, despite it not being my finest hour I enjoyed it, loved it in fact, glad Fudge could see how much I enjoy the music they create.
The crowd was made up of long time supporters who have been there from the beginning of the journey and also new supporters looking for good fresh music. By the end of the tracks everyone was singing back the lyrics.
The anticipation that built up for the arrival of Fudge & the Frequency was electric! More and more people arrived, it was packed. People were happy & excitedly chanting 'Fudge! Fudge! Fudge!'....
I go to many gigs and I had not experienced this level of excitement for an act for a long time....it was almost a spine tingly moment....
A huge screen started to show the new Planet Radio Video.....wow-not like any 'video' I had seen. http://youtu.be/HUCjpo7N_Yg
The sounded boomed and rumbled out in a good way, like in the cinema when they used to do the Rank Screen advertising thing, that deep bass quality that goes through you & gave my belly an excited surge...
The video stops.....Fudge & the band BLAST onto the stage!
(Mister) Fudge stands there in his shimmering jacket & shades & tells us he too is losing his voice. He was concerned about his performance because of this.
Well let me tell you he was amazing!
If he can hit notes like that when he is losing his voice, I am almost exploding with excitement at hearing him again when his voice is fully there. I can't believe it could be more enigmatic if he tried.
Where his voice might not have been as strong as he would have liked he and the band made up for it with an enigmatic, energy fueled performance. Beyond funky! To the planets and back...
The sharp moves pulled on the 8 beat, reminding me of MJ and the effect it has.
The backing vocalists looked cool & stylish but also seemed to be enjoying themselves & sounded great.
People were dancing, really dancing, arms were in the air, others jumping and groovin', no-one could really stand still, even the people at the tables were up on their feet.
There seems to be some musical genius going on here, that's the only way I can put it.
Then I was at the front....my favorite track (so far) 'Footprints on the Moon' started...I couldn't hide my happiness, I sorted of sang along & was proper loving it...my body was funkin' out!
The crowd was made up of long time supporters who have been there from the beginning of the journey and also new supporters looking for good fresh music. By the end of the tracks everyone was singing back the lyrics.
Fudge showed his appreciation to the crowd, he was thankful for all the support. It was quite touching actually. It felt warm and heart felt.
When the set ended everyone still wanted more...the best way to leave a crowd is leave them wanting more.....and I do, I do want more!
Again I say it....***There seems to be some musical genius going on here***....
I feel I will be firmly planting my footprints on many moons and plugging into many planets with these guys......CHECK THEM OUT!!
They WILL give you a sugar rush & you will gain a sweet tooth .....***Call your dentist - NOW!*** ;) *********************************************************************************
Lets not forget all the peeps behind the scenes putting things up and taking them down & sound checks etc...it takes a whole team.
We moved on through the rain to Apartment 58 http://apartment58.com/ for the After Party where fun was had & even more people lost their voices but (Mister)Fudge gained some Bespoke Bamboo Colin Leslie Eyewear ;) http://www.colinleslieeyewear.co.uk/
