Grizzly Bear and Final Fantasy by FJP

In the past couple of weeks I’ve seen two really great live shows: one by Grizzly Bear and another by Final Fantasy.

I have a feeling that Grizzly Bear and Final Fantasy, both, will shape the future of music.  I don’t see them as big stars, I see them more as catalysts to a newer sound.  As with most great bands their music is SO MUCH BETTER live than on their albums. You can hear/see their subtleties and dynamics, as you do with really great bands. Grizzly Bear’s multi-instrumental/vocal sharing is tight. These guys don’t mess around and their songs shine out in a live setting. FF’s compositions are genius but his ability to play live with just his violin keyboard and a bunch of delay/loops is pretty fantastic.  Plus he’s got a voice that is reminiscent of Smog and…hmm, make your own decision.

Final Fantasy : This Modern Love (Bloc Party cover)
Final Fantasy : Fantasy (Mariah Carey cover)
Final Fantasy : Sharks (with Cadence Weapon)
Final Fantasy : Grim Fandango (with Cadence Weapon)
Final Fantasy : Paris 1919 (with Cadence Weapon)

Grizzly Bear : Knife (live: Dallas,TX. 02/27/2007)

Words by FJP