Forty Piece Choir at The Metro - 10/20/00
Reviewed By	Eric J. Olsen
The Opinion
When you see the seven members of Forty Piece Choir hit the stage, you're not sure what to expect from such an eclectic group of individuals. Then they start playing and they immediately merge into Forty Piece Choir. You almost forget that it's seven people. Because when Dana (vocals and guitars), Edgars (vocals, guitar, harmonica, moog, etc.), Kelly (vocals, keyboards, bells, and tambourine), Ed (keyboards, vocals, and banjo), Smu (bass), Tim (drums), and Dan (guitars) get together and combine their individual influences, they create a new sound that's all their own. Some times ethereal, some times rocking, but always a sonic treat. Even though there's not a lot of motion on stage, the energy that flows from the stage is almost enough to knock you down, luckily their uplifting music keeps you steady. Forty Piece Choir is the kind of band that demands your attention without your knowing it. Through their understated presence and their spellbinding music you're left captured by their performance. Forty Piece Choir is truly an ensemble. Every member does their part to provide the audience with a great performance. Their inspired vocal harmonies transcend the limits of the individuals, proving that the total is greater than the sum of the parts. When they balance that out with notable music, Forty Piece Choir gives the audience a memorable performance. Every time you go to a show, you want to be entertained. Forty Piece Choir not only entertains the audience, they captivate them. With the music swirling around and the energy washing over them, the audience is truly in the grip of Forty Piece Choir. And they don't let go until long after the show has ended.
Nutshell Review
A band whose quiet power on stage just reels you into the world of their unique music.
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