So, my second festival of the week.This time the dance music festival SW4 on Clapham Common. Now at the outset I must say I only came for the headline act, the Chemical Brothers. Any thing else was a bonus. And one bonus was meeting up with my young friend Leo and his girlfriend. I would like to say another bonus was the weather, but while it could have been a lot worse, there were quite a few showers, one indeed being on arrival. But it soon cleared up. Looks idyllic below, with crowds yet to gather in front of the main stage.
First real act I saw, as opposed to stuff heard in a tent while sheltering from rain, was this lot, the wonderfully entitled Damian Lazarus and the Ancient Moons. And they were actually one of the most enjoyable acts of the day.
Having had a drink and chat with my friends we both went off to explore separately, and me to get some noodles for lunch.The set up is essentially three big tent arenas plus the outdoor main stage.
sated with noodles I headed back to the main stage, took up a place at the front and settled in for the day.
Next up was Black Coffee, a South African DJ. And here comes my problem. All these DJs just sound exactly the same to me.
More popular from size and crowd reaction was Paul Kalkbrenner. A German DJ, except I understand he is a live act and not a DJ. Difference beats me. Just lots of twiddling knobs and pulling a few faces.
In addition to the lights, large balloons were released into the audience. A nice bit of audience participation.
This faceted mirror was alos a nice effect, just brought down for one track. Its the variety that entertains.
Everyone was happy with the Brothers' night's work. Including them.
