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First up were Crashland, but as I didn't see them there's not much to say. There was a bit of a problem earlier on in the sound check, due to the sheer amount of equipment on the stage for later - two guitarists, 4 basses and a drummer - but after borrowing and swapping equipment Seafood managed to sound as good as they have always been. David, still the angry young man, thrashing around the stage (and the floor) and putting everything into the performance. The set ended with their superb version of 'Walking In The Air' topped off with Seafood Santa hats. Fierce Panda certainly knew what they were doing when they signed them earlier in the year, as greater things are bound to come. A good time was had by all, and the crowd did the band justice by crowd surfing throughout the set. Next Cay. The crowd go wild at every song, to the extent that Anet's mic stand is constantly pushed to the floor, as wave after wave of kids crowd surf onto the stage. A couple of songs ended up with longer instrumental interludes than normal due to this, while Tom teased the front row with his bass guitar, as fans tried desperately to touch their icon. Cay have certainly come on a long long way during this year. The set is bigger, tighter and more polished than ever, and the newer songs are a great leap forward. But more, much more was yet to come. They ended the set with '7even' and as the song got to the instrumental fading in and out part, half way through, out onto the stage walk Mark, Jon and Crawford, or Rothko to those who know. Suddenly there are an extra three bass guitars playing and the effect is stunning. But more is to come - as the song fades to almost nothing they all go into a Rothko track called 'Time Out', and the look on the audiences faces is sheer amazement. The sound is immense and beautiful at the same time and washes over the crowd into every nook and cranny, as they look on in total silence. The lighting is brought right down to add further to the eerie effect, which goes on for a good seven to eight minutes. The audience go crazy after this and Cay have to come back for a well deserved encore. What a night, and certainly a special one for Rothko and Cay, as they have finally got what they wanted, and played together on stage - a treat for them, and for us mere punters as well. Nearly makes you cry sometimes! skippy |