The quintessential Soundlab show was lacking in the normally befitting audience when Com Truise took the stage last night. Seth Haley entered the world of Buffalo with a sharp piercing sound announcing his arrival; the sound expanded and then contracted into what I conceptualized as a subway train breaking to a halt. Then he dropped right into the most dreamy analog synthwaves you could ever imagine. Tension and release are clearly methods he employs to create the variation of the soundscape. The vibe was just lacking though. Where were the wine drinking hipsters of old Soundlab days? Surely they would have loved such a hip producer making sounds reminiscent of Air or RÓ§yksopp in the dingy basement that formerly was the best venue in Buffalo.
Alas, it was apparent that Seth Haley is incredibly talented. He expands the theatre of war in which digital and human sounds are sonically juxtaposed. And that creates an atmospheric soundscape that any babe of the video game era can easily sink their teeth into. Although the attendees attitude was lacking is appreciation, the show was well attended. and those who were in attendance were treated to a talented individual performing primarily for the love of his music.
Any thoughts about the other performers?
Soundlab has gone way down hill. They don't even update their website anymore. What the hell happened to the place? How does it survive with so few shows?
A lot of venues of this size don't keep up with their official sites.