Fiona Apple is erratic, neurotic, manic and of course deeply talented so if you expected to witness anything other than the unexpected from her on her current tour with collaborator Blake Mills boy were you in for a shock!
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| Photo by: Marc Fong |
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| Photo by: Marc Fong |
After a 20 minute delay (due to on campus construction) they hit the stage, together, to perform “Anything They Want' Tuesday night at Berkeley's Zellerbach Hall.
Slinking on stage Fiona made her way to a blackboard and proceeded to erase then tempestuously rewrite "teach me how, teach me how" as a calm, collected Mills situated himself across the stage from her, wide eyed in wonder like the rest of us.
Introducing their collaborative efforts with Apple's brand new track "Tipple"co-written by Mills was a wise way to start the show because many in attendance weren't aware of their joint performance and it was met with a flutter of a applause.
Fidgety and rather awkwardly Apple then addressed the crowd and apologized for calling Rex Reed “a cunt,” the previous night at the show in Portland, further explaining that John Simon was indeed "the cunt."
After all was said and done (for the moment) Mills silently signaled that it was time to get on with the show at which point Tidal track "At First Taste" stirred a predominant response amongst loyal fans.
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| Photo by: Marc Fong |
The collaboration of Blake Mills and Fiona Apple suit the later well not only on a musical level but a personal one too. Easing Apple's anxiety riled performance Mills seemed to keep her focused and (as) calm (as could be) creating an enjoyable show for those who might have otherwise been sitting in uncomfortable anticipation. Their intense yet innocent chemistry made the performance shine.
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| Photo by: Marc Fong |
Recent releases dominated the set with some older gems thrown in appeasing and pleasing longtime fans, and there was even a cover; Conway Twitty’s “It’s Only Make Believe” complete with it's own Fiona Apple pessimistic twist.
The balancing act found Apple on Marching Band Drum and percussions when Mills was center stage while he continually swapped differing guitars throughout Apple's spellbinding "solos".
The balancing act found Apple on Marching Band Drum and percussions when Mills was center stage while he continually swapped differing guitars throughout Apple's spellbinding "solos".
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| Photo by: Marc Fong |
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| Photo by: Marc Fong |
Set List:
1.Tipple
2. The First Taste
3. Every Single Night
4. Unworthy
5. Anything We Want
6. Curable Disease
7. Regret
8. It'll All Work Out
9. Piano
10. It's Only Make Believe
11. Seven
12. Dull Tool
13. Don't Tell Your Friends About Us
14. Left Alone |
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15. Waltz (Better Than Fine)
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Housing this beautiful blend on what is otherwise a performing arts stage in Zellerbach Hall at this prestigious University was an up-most fitting setting for this special performance from these exceptional artists. At the end of two hours the show ended to a well deserved, chilling standing ovation.
The duo tours until October 26th and rest assured, new material from Blake Mills drops early next year!
The duo tours until October 26th and rest assured, new material from Blake Mills drops early next year!
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| See all of the photos from this show at: Marc Fong Photography |
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