"I
have never walked out during a live performance in my entire life. That
was until I had the displeasure of witnessing tenchimoko musicophonic
concern(MELBOURNE). In my career, I've been forced to endure and review
many mediocre acts. It's part of the job. You rarely choose who you
see. That said, this "band" has no right charging people money to view
their, "performance".
I only lasted three songs into tenchimoko's set, but by that point
the bassist, (although I never actually saw him do anymore than hold a
bass guitar), had collapsed and was being attended to by venue staff.
None of this seemed to phase the rest of the band, as they danced
around on stage, occasionally stepping forward to a microphone to
scream profanity at the bewildered audience.
I took one final look at the disgruntled crowd and made my way towards the door. I wasn't the only one.
I must admit, I had been cautioned before attending this gig. The
words, "avant garde" and "performance art" had been thrown around.
Perhaps I'm just not hip enough anymore? Perhaps I don't understand the
humour? Or perhaps, tenchimoko are nothing more than a poor mans TISM?
I contacted The Pine Inn Hotel the next day, and they assured me
that Saturday night would be the last time their patrons would be
forced to see tenchimoko. The apologetic bar staff also revealed that
many upset punters had been given a full refund of their ticket costs
and that the band had not received payment for the show.
Avoid tenchimoko musicophonic concern at all costs. Worst live act I've ever witnessed.
Zero out of 5 stars.
-Tim Collins, Drum Media"
