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frenesi in-store live report
Today I went to HMV Shinjuku South to see a free in-store live show by frenesi. I've been really enjoying her new album "Cupra" and couldn't wait to see her live. She was accompanied by 4 musicians, on piano, bass, steel drum and cajón. Frenesi played some leads on her keyboards once in a while, but most of the time just sang with her cute and quiet voice.
All her musicians funnily wore HMV outfits, and after a few songs Frenesi said "thanks to all from HMV" and her band gave a small bow, haha. :)
She played several songs from the new album, but also some non-album ones. The 30-minute set was mostly upbeat bossa-ish pop songs, as goes her repertory. I really liked how the steel pan gave the sound a special touch. The set opened with Lowits Arc, one of my current favorites from the album. There was also chōrinkairyūtai I think, a song about a very tall boyfriend, and closing the set was nero.
Frenesi can be seen live again on July 18 (Saturday) at the FP*L event at Shibuya O-nest, together with The Lady Spade, marino, EeL, Sexy-Synthesizer and Consumers. Check the details at Tokyo Gig Guide.
Larger sizes and more photos at Flickr
Posted on June 21, 2009 at 21:20 | Tweet
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Thanks for the report!
I really like Cupra too. I think I like it ever more than her earlier stuff. My current favorite is track number 2, "Kasou Kako". "Watashi no Yes Man" is also nice.
A lovely orange dress that Frenesi is wearing!
Posted by Ken on July 12, 2009 at 05:22
> A lovely orange dress that Frenesi is wearing!
Actually, its color was even lovelier, a bit deeper orange, but I couldn't manage to get the right tone with my camera.
Glad you like the album too!
I can't wait to see her live again, but I don't think I can make it to her show next weekend as I'll be out of town. You should definitely go if you can!
http://www.tokyogigguide.com/gigs/details/1169-frenesi-the-lady-spade-marino-eel-sexy-synthesizer-consumers
Posted by Patrick on July 12, 2009 at 09:12