Void of the delicate atmospherics, ringing chords and rhythm section that comprise DCFC's atmospheric dream pop, Gibbard's songs found grandeur in simplicity. With intricate plucking, Gibbard delivered gentle guitar melodies while his voice and words became the centerpiece. It's the voice of wistful lullabies and regret, yearning and romance. Whether he sings of love or death, Gibbard makes both sound equally appealing.I really enjoyed Ben's choice of covers, They Don't Know by Kirsty MacColl and All Apologies by that little band from Seattle, and To Sing for You by Donovan.
He began with a cover of Donovan's "To Sing for You" before melting into "Brand New Colony," from The Postal Service, his electro-pop project with Jimmy Tamborello. Though he performed a couple of covers (a cute take on Kirsty MacColl's "They Don't Know" and Nirvana's "All Apologies" -- "by a relatively obscure band from the town that I live in," joked Gibbard), the 70-minute set housed a few rarely performed Postal Service songs along with well-trodden DCFC material.
Sing for us, Ben did. I enjoyed seeing him in a small venue performing with a minimalist approach to the music. His lyrics and voice can stand just fine on their own merits. Did I mention I also loved his choice of covers?
Thank you, Ben.
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