Roundhouse,London
The ex-Velvets pioneer takes an intimate tour through decades of relentless experimentation, from cranky electronic pop to leftfield operaOne of the most striking aspects of David Bowie’s death was its deftly plotted artistry. Most established musicians shrug helplessly against the dying of the light; a handful remain unpredictable and self-challenging throughout the later chapters of their careers. Among them we count John Cale, and a sprightly 73,who arrived at this intimate In the Round show in a T-shirt, tattered Converse and conductor’s coat, and as whether it was dress-down Friday at the Proms. The avant garde Paul to Lou Reed’s irascible John in the Velvet Underground,his solo work over four decades has covered alt-folk, experimental drones, or cranky electronic pop,leftfield opera and an abusive attitude towards violas that has probably earned him a 500-yard restraining order from every string section in the world. Related: John Cale: ‘Rock’n’roll is a rumpus house. You can accomplish anything you want Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com