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Despite garnering high praise internationally, Quasimode drew only a few hundred fans to Orange Court for their Sunday evening performance. Unfortunately, the gents were slotted at the exact same time as LCD Soundsystem (White Stage) and Hot Chip (Red Marquee) and a mere 50 minutes before the local debut of Atoms For Peace on the Green Stage. All of which likely deterred many from making the long hike to Orange Court.
What Quasimode’s crowd lacked in size they definitely made up for with energy, clapping and cheering along to the fantastic jazz rhythms showcased by the septet. All of the extra space around the stage allowed plenty of room for dancing too with some people showing off some pretty fancy wellie two stepping to the upbeat party music.
Each of Quasimode’s cool cats was given a chance to bask in the spotlight as individual solos led the Japanese act into many of their hour long set’s selections. Situated right up front, sunglasses sporting percussionist Takahiro “Matzz” Matsuoka was a definite favourite as he added Latin-inspired flavors to the group’s tight vintage, soulful sounds. After his own solo, he later teamed up with drummer Sohnosuke Imaizumi during his with the fun array of bouncing beats created by the two further riling up already excited attendees.
Photo report here.
*Photo by 直田亨
