Phoenix Played MSG (And So Did Daft Punk)

Three years. That’s how long it’s been since Daft Punk has performed live. Until last night, when they came out with Phoenix at MSG. Face Melt. I cannot even begin to type. So I’ll just leave it at that. God Bless America er, France.

Phoenix - Love Like a Sunset Part III

So Phoenix is coming to New York again this fall. I am looking forward to it. They played Rumsey Playfield in what could have been the show of the year last year. This year, they are coming back and taking on MSG. That's a bit of a larger venue. I'll be interested to see how that show plays out. But I'm sure they will blow it out like they always do. So you should buy tickets, I'm pretty sure they're still available. Show is October 20, 2010.

I wish these guys the best of luck. Not that they need it; they're already playing MSG...

PS: This is kind of a weird version. But it's new, and relevant. So, there's that.

 Phoenix - Love Like a Sunset Part III

Phoenix - Love Like a Sunset (Live in Sydney)

So Phoenix is awesome. I know that. Hopefully you know that. I had a chance to see them in Central Park last fall for what was one of the most amazing shows I have ever attended. It was a cool, crisp, fall Saturday. And the stars aligned for a show of epic proportions. Passion Pit was the opener. By the time Phoenix came on stage, Passion Pit had already whipped the crowd into a dance party frenzy. I was skeptical that Phoenix would be able to match their tight album sound on stage, but they did just that and more. Their drummer is a maniac, and they put on a helluva show. It was one of those shows that you can't get out of your head for about a month and you ride that post show high/let down. Just awesome.

Anyways, they played a phenomenal rendition of Love Like a Sunset, much more drawn out and creative than the already drawn out and creative album version. It should be noted that when they were playing this, it started to rain and I couldn't have been happier. Here's a similar rendition from their Sydney show.

It's a very slow build, with the bass line going for a walk until about the 5:30 mark, at which point, they proceed to just flip the script and put on the turbo boosters.

Enjoy.

Phoenix - Love Like a Sunset