Ministry Of Sound 2008
Reviewed by Mikaela Davies
Music is a crucial tool that we use to manipulate the circumstances, which we face at significant and important times of our lives. Certain styles, certain rhythms, specific times, specific places, and ultimately our own musical meaning is what I believe to be the intertwining of “defining moments” that create our memories.
On the 1st June, I had the privilege of going to “Ministry Of Sound” at Metro City, Northbridge. For me, the main attraction I wanted to see were “The Potbelleez”, which include Dave Goode and Johnny Sonic (M.C, and DJ with 2 – 3 turntables), Blue M.C and Ilan Kidron, who front the stage with their personalities and vocal performance, as well as being part of “The Potbelleez” writing and performance team.
When Dave Goode and Johnny Sonic first walked on stage, the crowd went wild with adrenalin, and welcomed them into what they like to consider their ‘personal’ space. I stood on the balcony of the 3rd floor, and watched as the crowd got more and confused (including myself). It took them a while to warm up into it, and grab hold of the people in the room, because they would build up the music to the point where the crowd was waiting for that hardcore, adrenalin driven beat, and then drop it back and start building it up again. I watched as slowly they started to lose everyone, but once they brought in that beat, and got themselves on track, they recaptured the people’s confidence to the point where their rocky start was soon forgotten.
The music was thumping and the crowd was pumping, especially during “Don’t Hold Back”. There was not one hint of tension in the air, just pure enjoyment and love of the music. I looked around and not one person was sitting down, not dancing, not smiling, or not having a good time. Everyone was jumping, screaming, applauding, whistling, and genuinely praising and psyching up the DJ’s. For me, the music and the way they were mixing the beats, captured me in such a way that I couldn’t stop dancing and getting into the beat. They owned that stage, and connected with the audience and made it a very gratifying environment to be in.
Going to this event reinforced my understanding of the power that any style of music has, to evoke one’s emotions. Composers are only limited by their imagination. The listener is only limited by their degree of expectation. To be able to connect with an audience and keep that connection soaring the way “The Potbelleez” did, is a rewarding experience every time. This was definitely a night to remember, thanks to the vibe that “The Potbelleez” created.
Ministry Of Sound Website: http://www.ministryofsound.com
The Potbelleez MySpace Website: http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=43067625
June 11th, 2008 at 12:23 am
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