Volta Concerts Start in Reykjavik
Last Monday Björk kicked off her Volta world tour with a concert in hometown of Reykjavik. Joining her on stage was Mark Bell, Jónas Sen, Damien Taylor, Chris Corsano and the 10 piece female brass band.
The was the debut of the line up which will be bringing us the joyful music over the next months. Björk played to capacity filled hall, doing songs from all her albums, most of them with new arrangements. It was an nerving and exciting experience for us MWC's as we had not, like the rest of the crowd heard the news Volta songs before. But they were fantastic! And it did not spoil having Antony duet with Björk for Dull Flames of Desire.
As previously we have now rekindled our gigography section, where we will post pictures, setlist and reviews from the upcoming concerts.We should also point out to a podcast which is very interesting!
But it it was not only a first for the songs, it was also a first for Jónas Sen who will be playing "the organ" during the tour. He will be blogging his way through it here on bjork.com with his first blog being part of this news piece. So let us welcome him!
The Journey Itself is Homeby Jónas Sen
"The name of this blog is from a haiku by Matsuo Basho: “The moon and sun are eternal travellers. Even the years wander on. A lifetime adrift in a boat, or in old age leading a tired horse into the years, every day is a journey, and the journey itself is home.”Its apt for a blog describing the upcoming tour with Björk around the world.I found the haiku in a thriller I’m currently reading, Death Match by Lincoln Child. Never mind what it is about, nothing relaxes me like a good thriller. And after our first concert together in Laugardalshöllin last Monday, I really need to relax.I am a classical pianist and this was the very time first time I play in a rock concert. Nothing could have prepared me for the mad reaction of the public. I guess the concert went well - people were screaming and security guards had to keep the front line in check.I am not complaining! I am just not used to this. In my world, concert goers applaud politely. If they really like what you are doing, they give you a standing ovation. The craze Björk’s music seems to evoke took me completely by surprise.I went home right afterwards. Lay in my sofa and stared at the wall for two hours. I felt like a virgin who had just been deflowered. And this time it was for real."
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