Jamie Woon was listed at number 4 on BBC’s Sound Of 2011 Poll. He’s becoming a big name over seas, but he’s still got plenty to prove to the (usually) tougher American audience. If last night’s performance at Brooklyn’s Glasslands Gallery was any indication of Jamie’s talent, he’s going to be very successful.
By the time he got to play his hypnotic set, most people had already filed out since it was nearly 1am. Those who stuck around (and weren’t talking over his set!!), were lucky enough to witness just how magical Jamie Woon’s live set is. His songs float a sexy boundary between R&B and Electrnic/Dub-Step. He showcased a killer voice, which is sure to make many girls swoon. He crafted his live sound playing around with guitar, vocal loops, and fiddling with electronic nobs. He didn’t just rely on one thing, which was a refreshing change.
His debut album Mirrorwriting doesn’t come out until April 11th, so aside from a few songs, everything that he played was new to me. All his songs were pure with passion, sounding like a man’s plea for love in the lonely quarters of a bedroom. His most notable songs-”Lady Luck”, “Night Air”, and “Blue Truth” were the ones that really dazzled. When he kicked into “Lady Luck” the atmosphere immediately felt different. Same thing with “Night Air”. The rest of his songs were great, but these two are truly in their own class. The girls in attendance sure didn’t hide their admiration for his Justin Timberlake-like vocals. He’s going to have a huge female fan base, if he doesn’t already.
I believe that this was one of Jamie’s first U.S. shows. I can only imagine him improving more and more with each subsequent visit. It’s only a matter of time until Jamie Woon finds a true connection with an audience in the U.S. Once he does, it’s going to be amazing to watch him sore.
I caught the opening sets from both FaltyDL and Mux Mool. FaltyDL spun a cool set with a lot of the best dubstep songs from the past 6 months, according to my dubstep loving friend Oliver. He mixed in stuff from Jamie XX and Radiohead, so there was plenty to enjoy. Mux Mool combines his love for electronic/hip hop, creating a pretty awesome mix. I’m usually not big on electronic DJ/producer types, but both of these guys rocked hard. Call me a fan.
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