Date: Sun 19 Feb 2023
Venue: Troxy, London,UK
Doors: 7:00 pm
Curfew: 11:00 pm
Line Up:
Henry Saiz
Röyksopp
Röyksopp’s influence on the electronic music scene cannot be overstated. But what about their live performances? Are they any good?
Röyksopp’s latest performance at Troxy was a mixed bag. While their signature sound was crystal clear, their approach to live performance felt somewhat dated. The heavy use of drum pads and synthwave drum machines didn’t quite translate into a captivating live show. It’s worth noting, however, that this is to be expected given the nature of their music which relies heavily on post-processing.
Unlike other electronic bands that often feature live vocalists or frontmen, Röyksopp chose to incorporate dancers into their set. While this was an interesting departure from the norm, it ultimately fell short of expectations. The performance didn’t quite come together as cohesively as one would hope, leaving something to be desired.All in all, Röyksopp’s influence on the electronic music scene cannot be overstated. However, their latest gig left something to be desired. Their music seems to be more fitting for a DJ set than a live performance.
Tracklist:
- Impossible
- This Time, This Place…
- The Girl and the Robot
- Here She Comes Again
- Monument
- Speed King
- Oh, Lover
- Unity
- You Don’t Have a Clue
- Control
- Breathe
- Running to the Sea
- What Else Is There?
- Never Ever
- Sordid Affair
- I Had This Thing
- Feel It
- Do It Again
- Like An Old Dog
Overall enjoyable concert but nothing too exciting. Shame.
How such beautiful tunes can’t be replicated equally and emotionally well in a live performance ?
2023 – really …
Few more lights effects perhaps? Something visual ??
Apart from the dancers and the drums, (I can’t agree more with the critic above) what disappointed was the non presence of Suzanne Sundfør. Her voice, c’mon!
Röyksopp! She’s singing with you in so many of your tunes. Why can’t she be incorporated in your concerts ??
You should be a trio not a duet …
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