Topology

I saw Topology last Saturday at the Powerhouse. They also performed with this young girl, Kate Miller-Heidke. She's a slightly mainstream, though kinda peculiar solo singer. They sure did own. This is what they played:

• Some Michael Nyman piece
• Some Topology originals
• Kate Miller-Heidke songs backed by Topology
  
• Bjork songs with Topology and Kate
• Unravel
• Play Dead
  
• Tortured remixes:
• I can't get no satisfaction (with Kate)
• Staying Alive (with Kate)
  
• We Will Rock You
• Mamma Mia

Their covers of popular songs kick so much arse. Full of sharp, dissonant sounds and yelling from the band members. Hearing that Rolling Stones song sung by a girl was fkn hillarious. I hope they put that on a future recording.

During interval the saxophonist John Babbage was selling CDs. So I bought one of theirs and had a chat with him, complementing on how great the Michael Nyman pieces sound, and that they played at my school in 1999. Hurrah, I'm such a fan.

This Friday and Saturday they're doing a concert with Tyrone from that seminal Brissy band George. I might go. Dunno what they're playing though.

Oh and I finally share a birthday with a celebrity I half care about: Michael Nyman. I should try and listen to his stuff more.