One of the cooler features of last.fm is that it will recommend events (mostly concerts) based on the music you listen to. One of those was Coldcut playing at the "Dom im Berg", which took place Saturday night. I didn't really know Coldcut all that well, I just had heard "Walk A Mile In My Shoes" on the radio a couple of times. So I went. Might also have something to do with the "support" acts Binder&Krieglstein and Electric Indigo alone being enough of a reason to go.
I went there way earlier than would have been necessary. I should have known that even though the event begins at 10pm there wouldn't really be any real action till midnight. At least I could get that photo at the right. The only one which came out usable. My cell phone's camera just sucks.
The whole event is part of the [Energy Uniion Tour][energyuniion] promoting climate protection. As part of that Global 2000 had information at the event about their view of Intelligent Energy and Climate Protection.
First ones to enter the stage were Binder&Krieglstein. I'm not entirely sure if I should use the plural or singular to refer to Binder&Krieglstein. Even though it's actually a solo project, when performing live they are actually more of a band. Anyway it was a great show and their mix of musical styles is amazing.
I also had great fun dancing with the people in the audience. Eventually a Jam Circle developed near the stage. A straw hat was used to determine who was to perform in the middle. The dancer in the middle would, when finished, pass the hat along to the person they wanted to go next. I got the hat passed tow times. Even though I don't consider myself a particularly good dancer, I had loads of fun there.
The Coldcut performance, which came next wasn't quite what I expected. Not knowing Coldcut's reputation as VJs and not having read the flyers too closely, I thought I would get some kind of concert. Instead they delivered a kind of movie about global warming and sustainable energy you can dance to. They started out with a DJ/VJ set combination and starting to perform the live VJ film after some time. The while thing was also supported by a string quartet from Graz.
This video of the show in Munich should give you some impression of the whole thing. Still the live show has some more energy to it.
After the show the audience was asked to sign postcards lobbying the government to take action against global warming. While we all were busy doing that, the stage crew had some problems getting the DJ equipment on stage. It took some time but eventually Electric Indigo started her set. I gotta tell you she's a damn good techno DJ.
What I only discovered after I finally got home was the rest of the program that took place on Friday and during Saturday. There were workshops film screenings and a panel discussion, as well as a meet and greet with Coldcut.
