Cinemechanica @ Monkey Wrench Books - SXSW
Rene and I showed up at 10 am to check out Cinemechanica, and a few other bands playing that day. Cinemechanica actually drove all the way to Austin from Atlanta Georgia to do one show at Monkey Wrench Books. After four bands and five hours, Cinemechanica went on. The only thing I can say is, it was worth the wait.
I have rarely seen such a powerful presence from a band. These guys are like a math rock band, with a rock a aesthetic. They are loud and heavy without losing their melodic drive. The current lineup sports two drummers, and after hearing them live, you know why. The drumming is tight and complex with out being overly flashy. Like a concrete backbone, the rhythm section kept everything moving forward at a furious pace. It almost reminded of the auditory assault one gets while watching the drum corp in a marching band. After seeing their thirty minute set at Monkey Wrench, I was practically speechless.
As usual, talking about music is like dancing about architecture. Just go to the link and check them out. Make sure that you watch the video.- Tony