It's probably safe to say that you've never seen anything like a Matmos and So Percusion show, unless of course you've seen someone else play a cactus before. Throw in the fact that the show was at the Loft, and it's pretty much like having a science fair at a wine tasting with a troupe of kick ass DJs and a movie screen to further the ambience. And maybe somebody spiked the wine with some form of hallucinogen and... well, let's just say it was unique. There was a lot of movement and tweaking and experimenting from the guys behind the controls and the instruments, and the otherworldly sonic creations reflected the static interaction between men and sound. Sometimes the crowd moved to the beat, other times they stood mesmerized as if they'd wandered into a gallery from another planet. Sometimes strange and marvelous things happen right before your very eyes, and instead of trying to explain it, label it, understand it, or even judge it, it's usually best to stand back and enjoy it for whatever it is. And maybe a glass of wine would be the icing on the cake. Check out tracks and videos from the show >

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