DeathDisco's stage was decorated
accordingly: royal carpet covering the floor, plenty of pillar candles giving a
warm atmosphere, a grand piano dominating the set, along with beautiful antique
victorian style armchairs, as well as a stylish cello. The whole stage
resembled a cabaret lounge. Upon arrival, everyone was handed a well designed
printed programme, containing the setlist and credits. So, as everything seemed
to have been prepared in great detail, my initial skepticism about the whole
project quickly transformed into curiosity and anticipation.
The concert, executed in two
parts with an intermission in-between, was arranged and directed by
baritone/pianist Constantine K. ("El Fantasma"), aided by cello
player Elli Filippou and female guest vocalist Elisabeth (En Garde). As was
prologued, this project was actually based on an idea that was on Constantine's
mind for about 15 years, waiting for the right time to be accomplished.
20 songs in total were performed,
notably from classic bands like Dead Can Dance, Sopor Aeternus, Nick Cave and
the Bad Seeds, Bauhaus, Sisters of Mercy, Clan of Xymox and even Depeche Mode
and David Bowie! Watching and listening to all these beloved songs by all these
beloved artists, arranged and adapted for piano/cello and performed in
opera-like baritone vocals, was quite an experience. It was very interesting to
see and realise that each song has a soul of its own, and that soul can be
transmitted with an alternate form of musical execution. Of course, trying to
distinguish which songs were performed best and which weren't, is a totally
subjective matter.
What matters instead, is that the
three musicians offered us a passionate, emotional, well-organised and
successful entertaining show, based on a concept never seen before. Many
congratulations should also be given to DeathDisco, for undertaking and nicely
delivering such a special event!
Review : Stefanos StavridesPhotos : John Kokkonakis
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