360 and Pe'z

I am always pretty cautious when it comes to seeing rap performances live, as sometimes acts just really do not translate well to the environment. A lot of rap artists try different things to spice up their act since standing there and rapping is not always the most exciting, but this can result in a very different feel from the original music sometimes. So coming into the show for 360 I wanted to manage my expectations and keep from getting disappointed. That ended up not being at all necessary though, as right from the start the show hit hard with bright lights and exciting noises.It was definitely not the same thing as sitting at home or in a car listening to his songs, but the different feel worked out for the better to say the least. The whole audience reacted really well to all of the theatrics and excitement, so the atmosphere was really intense and exciting from start to finish. Getting to see the full show, between the crowd and the special effects, really brought this music to a new level. The actual musical performance was great too, he let it feel personal and unique without straying too far from the original versions we all loved.

Pe'z takes to the stage with their mix of ska, and jazz, dubstep craziness.For the ones who didn't know who Pe'z were before arriving to a gig, they were in for a right treat. No singing here. Just smooth instrumentals.

They bust out with a high paced jazz tune to get the crowd on their feet and get the blood pumping. The keyboardist is insane! Playing so fast and crazy that with some distortion, one could confuse the rapid machine gun pulses for a shredding guitar solo. As the song changes, so does the mood. Bringing the crowd down, as if to create intimacy before unexpectantly being slammed in the eardrums by a melody of sheer chaotic jazz tunes.

This, is what Pe'z is all about. Taking the conventional forms of music, shattering them, and then putting the pieces back together as they see fit. On stage, you would almost think they didn't know anyone else is around. Thats how into their craft they are. This is how serious (yet fun) they take themselves as musicians.

The show that I attended was a ska show. With an audience worthy of the music they play. People slamming into each other and sweat dripping as a pit at the center of the crowd rages on.