Lights All Night will finally be in full swing two nights from now, so I thought I'd take the time to highlight an act that has gained rapid popularity on the electronic music scene. The Nadis Warriors manage to incorporate their knowledge of electronic technology into their full blown live band. Yes, they are a full on band and they have struck fans in awe in recent years exploding onto the scene. Let me be clear this is not merely a band trying to imitate STS9, in fact they are one of the few electronic band outfits that isn't trying to imitate sound tribe's sound, something that has been long overdue in the scene. For this reason they thrive on fierce live energy performers that are coupled with the impressive visuals of Alex Grey. Not going to Lights All Night? You can still see them on the 30th at the Parish in Austin, TX.
Oh yea and that tiny venue called the Fillmore in Denver, CO.... yea they just sold that one out. Simply put they are on the rise and they are constantly pushing to ensure that their live show is nothing shy of exceptional. Jason Hahn of the Nadis Warriors was kind enough to answer a few questions about the band. Please check theotherperspective.net (Click here for our Lights All Night Preview) for a Lights All Night review in the coming weeks, we will be speaking with Jason about his thoughts on the Lights All Nights festival.
Jason Hahn on the Nadis Warriors
Q: At a festival with primarily DJ acts, what do you find to be the clear advantages of having a full band?
Some of the disadvantages is sound teams and promoters have seen how easy a DJ is to set up, sound check ect. When a band plays the sound teams have to sound check, not just plug in and go. On the other hand being a live band helps us bring the energy levels up by filling more space, the more space we fill the bigger the experience. It also enables us to improv more, meaning each show will be different, we wont ever sound "exactly" like the album version of the song. This makes it where if you miss one of our shows you could miss that connection the band makes, which in turn brings the peak of the song to the next level. It makes each show unique, each song different live.
Q: Having a live painter with the skill and reputation of Alex Grey is certainly a major asset to the live concert experience in several ways. As a musician how does his painting inspire you when you are playing?
A: Alex Grey's genius pushes us to take our sound, our vibe, our meaning to the next level. He is a great catalyst in our art, and for that we are forever grateful. He is also now a great friend and mentor, while on stage looking over and seeing Alex paint still sends chills through my body. His art can create that "moment" live. That "moment" is what people go to shows for, to experience something new, something pure, something special. Our goal as a band is to augment that while he is painting to make each and every show a special experience for the audience.
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