ummmmm......errrrrr. I'm not sure what I just witnessed. It as like being at a surreal art/comedy show with mood music played in the background - and being very much out of the loop.
Hence the performance of Puscifer.
Arrived at the Palms to catch the last songs of Uncle Scratches Gospel Revival. I wish I'd gotten in earlier as this 2 piece faux-Christian blues rock band had the crowd eating out of the palm of their bible-laden hands. Heard 2 great tunes "Give Me Back My Bible" and "Amen"
Once they cleared the stage and the silver caravan was revealed, we waited a short time for Puscifer. What I knew was this was another project from Maynard (Tool, A Perfect Circle) so it was going to be interesting. A great live feed started the show with Maynard in the caravan, with a wasted cross-dressing nurse (who turned out to be Primus' Tim Alexander), trying to get the troops together to perform a 3rd show for the weekend. Once the band took the stage, Maynard took his usual unusual front man role, where he sung behind a TV screen which magnified his movements and face. Comedic video interjected the music - which I can best describe as dark and brooding, while a rotation of musicians and vocalists filled the stage (and the caravan). Except for "The Mission" not many of the songs were a big standout, but I did enjoy the visuals, and various musicians coming in and out.
I know you shouldn't hope this band would be another Tool or A Perfect Circle, but my disappointment lied in Maynard's voice. His vocals are so powerful and unique, but in Puscifier, he did not have the opportunity to unleash this.
Not the greatest concert I've ever seen, but far from the worst. It was definitely more of an arty experince than I can comprehend, however it is one of the more unique concerts I've ever seen. That's my opinon - there were plenty of Puscifer fans in the crowd that really enjoyed the whole concept.
The Crap Facts:
This is my 275th concert.
This is my 6th concert at The Pearl.
This is my 78th concert in Las Vegas.
This is my 78th concert in Nevada.
Hence the performance of Puscifer.
Arrived at the Palms to catch the last songs of Uncle Scratches Gospel Revival. I wish I'd gotten in earlier as this 2 piece faux-Christian blues rock band had the crowd eating out of the palm of their bible-laden hands. Heard 2 great tunes "Give Me Back My Bible" and "Amen"
Once they cleared the stage and the silver caravan was revealed, we waited a short time for Puscifer. What I knew was this was another project from Maynard (Tool, A Perfect Circle) so it was going to be interesting. A great live feed started the show with Maynard in the caravan, with a wasted cross-dressing nurse (who turned out to be Primus' Tim Alexander), trying to get the troops together to perform a 3rd show for the weekend. Once the band took the stage, Maynard took his usual unusual front man role, where he sung behind a TV screen which magnified his movements and face. Comedic video interjected the music - which I can best describe as dark and brooding, while a rotation of musicians and vocalists filled the stage (and the caravan). Except for "The Mission" not many of the songs were a big standout, but I did enjoy the visuals, and various musicians coming in and out.
I know you shouldn't hope this band would be another Tool or A Perfect Circle, but my disappointment lied in Maynard's voice. His vocals are so powerful and unique, but in Puscifier, he did not have the opportunity to unleash this.
Not the greatest concert I've ever seen, but far from the worst. It was definitely more of an arty experince than I can comprehend, however it is one of the more unique concerts I've ever seen. That's my opinon - there were plenty of Puscifer fans in the crowd that really enjoyed the whole concept.
The Crap Facts:
This is my 275th concert.
This is my 6th concert at The Pearl.
This is my 78th concert in Las Vegas.
This is my 78th concert in Nevada.
This is my 83rd concert in the USA.
Puscifer are the 333rd band I've seen.
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