FEEDBACK FROM THE AUDIENCE IN BERLIN
We think that this letter from Dennis (sent to Bob at thebigfoist@gmail.com) speaks for itself. However, we all did have a lot of fun playing the show in question. And we all smiled a lot.
Date: Nov 23, 2007 1:08 PM
Subject: Your Show in Berlin
To: thebigfoist@gmail.com
Dear Fiery Furnaces,
yesterday I attended one of the greatest concerts in my whole life. A very unconventional band was playing. The mere presence of the extraordinary and somewhat geeky characters in the band was exciting to witness. The musical performance of each single member and all of them together was exceptional. The singer stunned the crowd with her close-to-magic voice control. The drummer and the keyboarder played the most challenging parts like it was the easiest thing on earth. The bass player let everyone forget there was no electric guitar and made me smile for his awesome basslines and patterns. That band was you!
However, there were two things that left me with a strange feeling, and the feeling is still there now. First, you did not seem to have any fun, which I believe is a consequence of misinterpretations. Germans often speak English quite well but are far worse with understanding. When the band got introduced it was hard for me to get it when Eleanor was introduced. People had the deepest and most honest respect for you Eleanor and I for my part was also a bit paralyzed by your performance. It seemed like you were seeking feedback you did not get and at times I was confused about the crowd’s reactions too.
Feel free to be in a bad mood, but it seemed like none of you were enjoying the show a lot.
@Eleanor: you are awesome and I liked your appearance, even though I think your style of clothing and hair, though original, do not support your beauty as it should. The combination of such great charisma and voice even exceeds Khaela’s of The Blow. I could not believe what I heard when you changed key without even breathing in between, during one transition of songs.
@Matthew: you are obviously one of the most talented musicians of our time and there is little to add. Sometimes your playing seemed just a little bit too perfect. And please, smile!
@Jason (name correct?): Awesome bass play. You’re probably a guitar player. Stay as u r.
@Bob: you play the drums like you *are* the drums. I bet your parents are both drummers. You seemed really really straight and I would’ve enjoyed your drum play even more if it had been a little less perfect.
@Mixer (name?): I used to be a sound engineer myself. The sound was perfect.
Please come back to Berlin soon. In my eyes, your music is the most original and you’re on top of my list. That’s also why I wrote this email, cos I really care. So I’d be happy if you let me know what you thought about that show.
All the best, and HAVE FUN!!
Dennis Kuehn
Berlin, Germany
