Imogen Heap’s concert bordered near-magic status last night. Even though she played to a sold-out crowd at the Granada Theater, her performance was peppered with moments of direct address that helped her achieve a playful, friendly level of intimacy with the audience. Her setup was incredible, and her backing band provided extra “mmph” to her performance. I was amazed to see her mic setup. From what I could see, she had at least three lavalier mic kits on: one for her vocals and two mounted on wrist bands. These wrist mics here helpful for when she played other instruments; they picked up sound directly from the instrument itself.
I included one of the crappy iPhone photos I took at the show. After reading the tour’s camera policy, I decided against taking my nicer camera. In my opinion, artists should be open and welcome to any and all publicity from amateur photographers and video makers.
Here’s a recording I made on my phone. I used the voice memo application, and then pieced the bits together in GarageBand and plopped it in to one file.
Imogen Heap: The Moment I Said It (Live @ Granada Theater, Dallas, TX, November 17, 2009)
This was the last song she did in her encore… you will notice some funky beer bottle noise and talkin’… I was in the back. Yeah, like right next to a trash can.
UPDATE: here’s a nice video from @Got80s of her song “Just for Now” from the Granada show.
Great show review. I wish I could've made it. I love the Granada. It's probably my favorite venue in Dallas.
Not a bad recording for iPhone!
Wonderful! if you know anyone that recorded the last part of the Just For Now crowd performance let me know, we can piece it together with my video.
Just For Now
Killer show. She played the crowd like an instrument and it was MAGNIFICENT!
Glad to have you out.
What time did she go on? How long did the opening act take up? Just curious… seeing her tonight in Austin!
Imogen went on a little bit before 10:00.. I think. 2 opener acts (I think). We showed up a bit late and caught about half of the second act (who is part of her backing band, btw.) He was incredible too! So I recommend you see as much as you can.
two opening acts. Imogen went on at 9:22 and went off for her encore at 10:45, before coming back for three more songs. If I could go to Austin to see her again, I would.
Enjoy.
Here's another review.
http://blogs.dallasobserver.com/dc9/2009/11/last_night_imogen_heap_at_the.php
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