M83 (GAMH, 21 May 2008)

I missed the Great American. I haven't been there for God knows how long. And it was nice to visit one of my most favourite concert venues in the City again. Memories of that great Arcade Fire and Blur shows always come to mind everytime I see another concert at the GAMH.

M83 is the brainchild of Anthony Gonzalez. No, not the tight end of the Kansas City Chiefs, but a very young French musician who makes ethereal music. M83's new album Saturday = Youth is more 80's than any of his previous albums. Which is not a put down, but rather a good compliment. He was accompanied with three other musicians, one of which was a woman who helped with most of the backing vocals for the new songs.

"Kim and Jessie" is one of my favourite tracks in the new album, and they didn't disappoint when they played it live. It actually sounded better live. Another personal favourite, "Graveyard" was just amazing. The guitars are so infectuous in that song. Some even were prompted to dance. It was the old M83 songs that added some colour to the show, bringing back people to the noise they loved to hear when M83 first started.

There wasn't a dull moment at the show. It wasn't meant to be a raging show by any means. Just a nice show to just enjoy the music. They're fun, in a relaxed way.