(I got the idea for this series while sifting through the ‘piles’ of digital photos on my laptop. It occurred to me to share some of these great pics from some of my favourite concert sets from time to time. Until I get around to the next one, I invite you to peruse my ever-growing list of concerts page.)
Artist: Young Galaxy
When: August 4th, 2012
Where: Trees stage, Osheaga Music and Arts Festival, Montreal
Context: Young Galaxy played their last show for the foreseeable future this past weekend in Ottawa, having recently announced an indefinite hiatus. Unfortunately, I was unable to make the show because I was in Toronto for the Canadian Thanksgiving holiday, so instead, I’ll reminisce a bit and post pics about the time I saw them six years ago at Osheaga. It was one of the excruciating schedule conflicts I had to navigate that weekend: see The Raveonettes for the first time or see Young Galaxy in their hometown. I’ve never regretted my decision. They’re not only one of my favourite Canadian bands but one of my faves from all time and they’ve always been great live. This performance was the year after “Shapeshifting”, their first collaboration with Dan Lissvik, was released and signalled a shift towards a more electronic sound. Brilliant show, all told.
Point of reference song: “We have everything”
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7 replies on “Live music galleries: Young Galaxy [2012]”
Some great pics again, JP. Dare say the setting really helped get some good light – and make for a pretty smashin’ gig!
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It was pretty awesome. Though I think this crew is used to performing in the dark with lots of smoke machines and light shows. Outdoor festivals with plenty of natural beauty around is a nice change from the indoor gigs in my opinion.
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I tend to have a soft spot for southpaw guitarists – so I have a feeling I’d enjoy Stephen Ramsay!
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He’s pretty awesome! In fact, and I know I’ve said this before, the whole band is pretty awesome.
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I have a couple of their albums here. Have I even played them? Damn I can’t remember. Anyway, great pics from what looks like a cool set. I love this series!
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You should definitely check them out if you don’t remember. Personally, I find their stuff very memorable.
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I probably would too! I think I found their albums at work one time and set them somewhere and told myself I was gonna hear them and then, well, you know how it goes. I quick-checked the KMA and didn’t get a search result for them so I haven’t reviewed them already and forgotten…
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