The Church

There's hardly any other band out there that can put on a show quite as transcendent as The Church. The Australian quartet adeptly layers their music to create an epic, surreal sound. The Church’s live performances are very well executed and they create an atmospheric quality that immediately captivates the audience. Songs like “Under The Milky Way” have the kind of beauty and layers that conjure up images and feelings as if you were sitting under the night sky while having an introspective moment. The Church incorporates the clean crisp sound of their 12 string acoustic guitar as a rhythmic backdrop to the shimmering sounds of their electric guitars that are drenched in reverb to create a dreamy mood. Songs like “Aura” show The Church using the deep, warm sounds of the synthesizer to create eerie, mystical sounds that will put the audience in a delightful haze.
The light show at The Church’s concert is also very atmospheric and goes very well with the music. There is usually a layer of fog covering the stage, and the subtle, ambient lights illuminate the stage. They also incorporate psychedelic lighting patterns into their show as well to help further create an atmospheric vibe. Steve Kilbey’s lyrics also create a kind of atmosphere to the performance. His lyrics are often surreal and touch on topics dealing with dreams, myths, and visions.
The Church is bound to put on a memorable performance whenever they walk on stage. Their most recent performances have shown them playing through a wide variety of songs from their catalog as well as breaking their concert into two long sets. If The Church ever comes through town, you should not hesitate to let their live performance sweep you off your feet with their grand atmospheric sound that is so uplifting.