Imogen Heap @
The Greek Theater
After a 9 year hiatus, Imogen Heap returns to stage
After a 9-year hiatus, British singer-songwriter Imogen Heap returned to stage on her Mycelia tour. Alongside, her friend and musical partner, Guy Sigsworth, from side project, Frou Frou joined on tour, so the fans were delighted with songs from Imogen’s independent albums, as well as ones from her side project.
The hopes were high for such an anticipated tour, and one thing we learned through the night is how Imogen is ready to change the way electronic music is performed live. The reason Imogen has been out of the performing scene for so long is because she’s been developing her own line of sensory gloves called Mi.Mu gloves. These gloves are special in that they recognize hand gestures and motion and create sound effects, loops, start and stop the track and pretty much do what the artist would do on a computer, but with a touch of a fingertip.
Throughout the night, Imogen was super excited to show off the project she had devoted so much time to, stating that if it wasn’t for the gloves, she wouldn’t be able to move around the stage and interact with her audience as she would be stationary with her mixers and computer. She hopes that these gloves revolutionize the way electronic live music is performed.
She stepped on stage at 8pm on the dot, telling the audience that the show had to start and end right on time, as the venue charges an overage fee if the show were to go over. One thing that was very evident from the moment she came out, was how connected she is with her audience. She told stories about her personal life, shared the journey of her glove creation, told the backstories of her songs. She as an entertaining speaker and tells very good stories. The joke of the night came about the bobby pins in her hair. Apparently, she had way put in one too many, and they were bothering her. She kept pulling pins out, and by the end of the night she joked and said
The highlight of this night is going to be these bobby pins.
Musically, she is undeniably one of the most incredibly talented musicians out there. Having composed songs for major films including, Harry Potter, Twilight, and Garden State. She put on an interactive show, and her stories kept the audience engaged throughout the evening.
The only thing we wish would have been stronger was her setlist. It lacked the punch that we know it could have brought, and by the end of the night, it felt like there was something missing. In all, she still put on a great performance, her voice is beautiful and her charisma is contagious. It was still a noteworthy night, but there are hopes that her next setlist is better curated.
Rating:
(3 / 5)
Review and photos by Post Show LA.
