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[thechrisforsyth]

Get tix: https://www.sunflowerphilly.org/events/chrisforsyth

[alanlicht]

April shows in Philadelphia & Brooklyn

April 13th, Jerry’s on Front, Philadelphia: Loren Connors & Chris Forsyth duo, Alan Licht solo electric, Lee Ranaldo SOLD OUT more info here

April 17th, Union Pool, Brooklyn: Loren Connors & Alan Licht duo, Norman Westberg (Swans guitarist solo), Charnel Ground (Chris Brokaw, Doug McCombs, Kid Millions) more info here.

[stirlingdiypress]

Review: Golden Hum presents... Chris Forsyth & The Solar Motel Band + Adam Stafford

Golden Hum is a series of live music nights in collaboration with the Tolbooth which highlight emerging artists from the fields of experimental folk and indie, with something truly unique to offer to the Stirling music scene. This week saw Chris Forsyth take to the stage with the Solar Motel Band.

The show opened with Adam Stafford, a jack-of-all-trades singer, composer and filmmaker from Falkirk. Stafford brought more power to the Tolbooth as one might have first predicted. Armed with only a guitar and loop pedal, he gyrated and rocked around the stage - electrifying both the audience and himself with the waves of pulsing beats. The first track had an almost choir like tone, with orchestral synths and a slow build up leading to a massive cinematic climax. Stafford incorporated beat boxing and nearly primal sounding shouts and yelps into his performance, somehow blending them smoothly with his dark and passionate guitar chords. All in all, it was both an enigmatic and exciting performance - truly setting the stage for Chris Forsyth and the Solar Motel Band.

Chris Forsyth makes his return to the Tolbooth, having played as part of an experimental guitar duo with Tetuzi Akiyama at Le Weekend Festival in 2010. Primarily a guitarist, through his music he becomes a storyteller and an innovator, as well as lending his vocals to a number of tracks. Inspired by modern contemporary music and classic 70s rock, it's the crescendo of the guitar riffs fused with the cacophony of synths that make his music stand out. A widely respected creator on the fringes of rock/indie music, it was truly a treat to see him perform in Stirling.

Energetic from the get go, the audience is immediately immersed in the music. With his mop of brown hair and baby blue guitar, Forsyth is an unassuming figure whose power comes from the strength of his riffs. The drummer attacks his cymbals with sheer ferocity, and when you think the song has hit its peak, it just keeps building. The band jumps from 1st gear into 5th with no hesitation, Forsyth’s hands fly rather than glide across his strings. He acts like a narrator in each song, guiding us in with a melodic intro and outro, the storytelling influence of his music is clear. Whilst Forsyth is the key instrument to the band's creation this is also a team effort, it's a dialogue between bass, drum and guitar to create something bigger.

Alongside older tracks, we were very lucky to hear a variety of songs from their record due out Friday; ‘Dreaming in the Non-Dream’. ‘Have We Mistaken the Bottle For The Whisky Inside’ incorporated more of an old school rock vibe, with a strong bassline and steady drum beat egged on by Forsyth’s lyrics.

A personal highlight was new album title track ‘Dreaming in the Non Dream’. Throughout the epic piece Forsyth held his guitar in a vice like grip, and as the song intensified was not fazed when his playing caused a string to dramatically break free. It's almost bizarre how many elements are at play - the music is serene, angry, calming and energetic all at the same time. Forsyth’s transcendent music was perfectly poised and yet felt spontaneous, a true journey to experience live.

The remainder of the set (including the wonderful ‘The First 10 Minutes of Cocksucker Blues’) flew by, with staccato guitar blending with meandering basslines intermittently. Chris Forsyth and The Solar Motel band made for a truly mesmerising and unique viewing experience, the gig a personal musical journey for each audience member. Each song weaves seamlessly into the next, with Forsyth’s mesmerising presence and almost haunting melodies truly shining through in the fitting setting of the Tolbooth Auditorium.

Adam Stafford’s website.

Chris Forsyth’s.

Words: Kirsten Robertson

Photography: Stephanie Van Eck

[thepassengertimes]

Music & Visions project by The PasseNger Times (beware of imitations!) today selection by Anna Lisa DM Music* Massive Attack – Future Proof Photography* Chris M Forsyth – The Metro Project listen & view on http://wp.me/pz4Dz-5G1 #music #visions #photography #photographers #massiveattack #chrisforsyth #photography #photographers #thepassengertimes #thept #instadaily #instadaily

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Chris Forsyth and The Solar Motel Band @ World Cafe Live #chrisforsyth #chrisforsythandthesolarmotelband #htbarp #worldcafelive #philly #philadelphia #igers_philly (at World Cafe Live)

[mh1806]

@chrismforsyth captures an eerie image of the marienplatz metro station in #munich. more #architecture on #designboom! #underground #chrisforsyth - designboom

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[vtwick]

Thursday (contd) #chrisforsyth #chrisforsythandthesolarmotelband (at The Bowery Ballroom)

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Chris Forsyth @ Sellersville Theater #chrisforsyth #sellersvilletheater #igers_philly #htbarp (at Sellersville Theater & Washington House Hotel & Restaurant)

[jack-sunflower-blog]

From "Intensity Ghost" out October 28th or CD and LP. Pre-order at www.noquarter.net

[madumlao]

my Solar Motel GIFt to you. You're welcome

[ortliebsphilly]

#chrisforsyth #meltingminds #ortliebs (at Ortliebs)

[flankingmanoeuvres]

From "Intensity Ghost" out October 28th or CD and LP. Pre-order at www.noquarter.net