New Orleans power band, Mute Math, made a stop in chicago on a tour promoting their self-titled album. The band has lately been making a name for itself by hitting the festival circuit, but it is their video for "Typical" that has been generating the most buzz, what with it being completely backwards and all. Not to mention the band's performance of the backward version of the song on Jimmy Kimmel Live last month.
Eisley opened Mute Math’s performance at the House of Blues with an ethereal, beautifully performed, but brief, set. The Texas family band is currently promoting their latest album release, Combinations.
After Eisley’s performance, the speakers were turned up several notches and Mute Math took the stage in an onslaught of bright lights and pulsating electro-rock from the booming speakers, shaking the floor of the House of Blues and inspiring some in the crowd to make an attempt at dancing. Valiant efforts, but let’s just say the members of Mute Math don’t have the most rhythmic fans.
Frontman, Paul Meany, however, does have a few moves he can boast about. He spent the entire time dashing up and down the stage, taking dramatic leaps and switching back and forth between the keyboard, keytar and guitar. His contagious energy infected the crowd and had everyone bouncing up and down. Props to Meany for not wearing himself out with his theatrics and keeping the vocals impeccable throughout.
While the band did crank out "Typical" for the fans, they opted for the straight album version. I don't about the rest of the crowd, but I was hoping for a backwards rendition. I mean, the guys (for some reason) took the time to figure out how to play a song backwards - might as well put it to use. Despite this disappointment, the evening's performance was energetic and dynamic. Mute Math definitely knows how to put on a good show.
Be sure to check out Mute Math's video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b13rc6DY74ABy: Blanca Mendez
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