,,I wanted her, I wanted herBut she doesn't like the life that I lead''
One of the biggest artists of the 21st century decides to expose himself in front of his debut after 10 years of its release. This live performance reminds us where Kevin came from and how great he was even at the start of his successful career.
The phrase “rock is dead” has been surrounding us for many years, and it has become more accurate over time. This live show reminds us how promising the future looked at the start of the 2010s. Tame Impala’s psychedelic rock influence was something new and different, and it really had a big impact on modern music.
Kevin Parker is back in the place where he started everything, but this time he is not alone as he used to be. Sunlight and the beach view create a perfect scene, and it fits Kevin’s music beautifully. Kevin’s lyrical work on that album is mainly based on loneliness, mental problems, and love (in a sad way). His music is a reflection of his mind and life experience. As we know, he was a lonely and introverted person, and music was his way to escape reality. His vocals are kind of desperate and moody for me, and in this live show you can hear him even more.“It Is Not Meant to Be” is a perfect opener and it really resonates with me. Lines like “And in all honesty, I don't have a hope in hell, I'm happy just to watch her move” and also the song “Alter Ego,” which shows a person talking to his inner self, show how your inner thoughts can impact your decisions. For me, the deepest line from the album is: “The only one who's really judging you is yourself.” Kevin’s distinctive sound and gloomy lyrics create a psychedelic atmosphere, and listening closely to him can actually make your day feel worse, in a beautiful, emotional way.
You can call Tame Impala a one-man band, and you’d be right—but Kevin can’t play every instrument at the same time. So he is accompanied by Jay Watson, Dominic Simper, Julien Barbagallo, Shiny Joe Ryan, and Jamie Terry. The instrumental work, for me, is a blend of ‘60s psych rock with modern electronic music. It’s like a new form of psychedelic rock, and it’s really good. In fact, it’s very sad that the psychedelic rock revival never fully happened. Distorted guitars with dreamy effects and synthesizers in harmony with Kevin’s lonesome lyrics and dreamy voice are what make that record stand out.This one-hour experience into a psychedelic world really reminds us of Kevin’s career beginnings and his artistic growth, whether we like it or not. Also, for me, it’s very odd when an artist re-records their first album, but Kevin is not a typical guy. He’s an introvert who just wants to create music.
Despite all of this, the album doesn’t offer anything particularly outstanding in contrast to his later works. It can also become a little boring over time due to its length.
The Live at Wave House performance should remind us that psychedelic rock is not completely dead. It can still find its own way in modern music, and I’m sure Tame Impala can lead that path despite their departure from that sound.
,,I wanted her, I wanted herBut she doesn't like the life that I lead''
One of the biggest artists of the 21st century decides to expose himself in front of his debut after 10 years of its release. This live performance reminds us where Kevin came from and how great he was even at the start of his successful career.
The phrase “rock is dead” has been surrounding us for many years, and it has become more accurate over time. This live show reminds us how promising the future looked at the start of the 2010s. Tame Impala’s psychedelic rock influence was something new and different, and it really had a big impact on modern music.
Kevin Parker is back in the place where he started everything, but this time he is not alone as he used to be. Sunlight and the beach view create a perfect scene, and it fits Kevin’s music beautifully. Kevin’s lyrical work on that album is mainly based on loneliness, mental problems, and love (in a sad way). His music is a reflection of his mind and life experience. As we know, he was a lonely and introverted person, and music was his way to escape reality. His vocals are kind of desperate and moody for me, and in this live show you can hear him even more.“It Is Not Meant to Be” is a perfect opener and it really resonates with me. Lines like “And in all honesty, I don't have a hope in hell, I'm happy just to watch her move” and also the song “Alter Ego,” which shows a person talking to his inner self, show how your inner thoughts can impact your decisions. For me, the deepest line from the album is: “The only one who's really judging you is yourself.” Kevin’s distinctive sound and gloomy lyrics create a psychedelic atmosphere, and listening closely to him can actually make your day feel worse, in a beautiful, emotional way.
You can call Tame Impala a one-man band, and you’d be right—but Kevin can’t play every instrument at the same time. So he is accompanied by Jay Watson, Dominic Simper, Julien Barbagallo, Shiny Joe Ryan, and Jamie Terry. The instrumental work, for me, is a blend of ‘60s psych rock with modern electronic music. It’s like a new form of psychedelic rock, and it’s really good. In fact, it’s very sad that the psychedelic rock revival never fully happened. Distorted guitars with dreamy effects and synthesizers in harmony with Kevin’s lonesome lyrics and dreamy voice are what make that record stand out.This one-hour experience into a psychedelic world really reminds us of Kevin’s career beginnings and his artistic growth, whether we like it or not. Also, for me, it’s very odd when an artist re-records their first album, but Kevin is not a typical guy. He’s an introvert who just wants to create music.
Despite all of this, the album doesn’t offer anything particularly outstanding in contrast to his later works. It can also become a little boring over time due to its length.
The Live at Wave House performance should remind us that psychedelic rock is not completely dead. It can still find its own way in modern music, and I’m sure Tame Impala can lead that path despite their departure from that sound.
