SFist: Concert Review: Feist

yvonne

Wed, 22 Jun 2005 15:09:42 -0800

my sentiments exactly. i was standing a bit further in the back and even though the talking was extremely distracting, i was still amazed by her performance - layering her own voice on the playback, really incredible. i kept thinking how her sound worked so much better at a venue like great american - where the setting is more intimate and crowd more respectful. the majority of the audience (a heavily skewed youngish female contingency) didn't seem to give two shits about feist and that's a cryin shame.

Krissy

Wed, 22 Jun 2005 11:42:05 -0800

Totally agree about a backing band given the situation -- she had one with her when she opened for Stars & Apostle of Hustle at Bimbo's. And the lack of audience participation made me sad. It's nice to see she has supporters here anyway (including ones who couldn't get in to the Grand). Hopefully she'll come back soon and play Great American again.

Patrick

Wed, 22 Jun 2005 11:24:23 -0800

I missed this show, but she totally won me over opening for the Kings of Convenience a few months back. I didn't know who she was and initially, my reaction wasn't favorable - but then the voice, energy and performance broke through.

eric

Wed, 22 Jun 2005 11:06:31 -0800

I went for Feist and was also a bit disappointed. Playing on a big stage seemed to overwhelm her small club solo acoustic approach. Her frequently requests for audience participation (hand claps, vocal harmonies) had the effect of magnifying her loneliness. It can be terrifying to be alone on-stage, but until you're ready to go it truly alone, it might be best to bring a backing band along. Her voice is great, and her songs are beautiful, but they'd both benefit from a more mighty muscial arrangement.

krissy

Wed, 22 Jun 2005 10:24:23 -0800

I'm really hoping she won some fans over too. When I saw her open for Kings of Convenience at Great American a few months ago, the crowd was way more receptive. I'm all for your private fan concert idea! :)

sam

Tue, 21 Jun 2005 19:57:22 -0800

I couldn't get hold of a sold out ticket so I, for one, am going to be really pissed off if she gets no respect from the ready-to-rock first timers. I got her cd about 3 weeks ago, knowing nothing about her, and I have been totally addicted to it ever since. Next time let's invite her to sing for us fans privately and then she will be appreciated.