Show Alert: M83 w/ the Los Angeles Philharmonic @ Walt Disney Concert Hall - 3/7/09

UPDATE: Presale password is "digital shades".

The special events at the Walt Disney Concert Hall just keeping getting better. After hosting performances from the likes of Neko Case and Grizzly Bear, it has just been announced that the majestic and synthetic sounds of French dreamrockers M83 will be joined by the Los Angeles Philharmonic for a very special evening at the Walt Disney Concert Hall. This is the first time M83 has ever played with an orchestra, and you can bet it will be much better than the time Metallica tried it. The show happens on March 7, with tickets on sale Friday here.

Live Review: M83/School of Seven Bells

M83 absolutely killed it last Saturday at the Henry Fonda. Lead by Cocteau Twins lover Anthony Gonzalez, the live version of the French electro high definition rockers (including guitarist Pierre-Marie Maulini, drummer extraordinaire Loic Maurin, and LA's own Morgan Kibby on keys and vox) performed a dynamic, heartfelt and overwhelming set. Every song resonated to the human core with a clarity and sheer intensity not heard in most live performances. From a technical standpoint, the mix was impeccable and LOUD!

Setlist
01 - Run Into Flowers
02 - Asterisk
03 - Moon Child
04 - Kim & Jessie
05 - We Own The Sky
06 - Graveyard Girl
07 - Gone
08 - Teen Angst
09 - Highway Of Endless Dreams
10 - Don't Save Us From The Flames
11 - Skin Of The Night
12 - A Guitar And A Heart
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13 - Couleurs

Winter Tour (go if you can!)
04-déc. Newcastle, Metro Arena
05-déc. Sheffield, Sheffield Arena
07-déc. Glasgow, SECC
08-déc. Liverpool, Echo Arena
10-déc. Birmingham, NIA
11-déc. London, The O2 Arena
14 déc. London, BIC Bournemouth
16 déc. Manchester, Evenings News Arena
17 déc. Cardiff, International Arena
19 déc. Dublin, O2
20 déc. Belfast, Odyssey Arena
22 déc. London, Wembley Arena

Video clip of "Kim and Jessie" on the WhereLA.com Facebook (courtesy of C. X.).

Photos by the always masterful Sung.

School of Seven Bells opened. The performance itself was good, but would have benefited from M83's soundman and a live drummer. At least SVIB got to play before M83.

Show Alert: Of Montreal/HEALTH, Deerhunter/Times New Viking, M83/School of Seven Bells

Of Montreal/HEALTH - November 22, 2008 - The Palladium (TONIGHT!!!)

Deerhunter/Times New Viking - November 25, 2008 - The El Rey

M83/School of Seven Bells - November 29, 2008 - The Henry Fonda