Filled with funky instrumentals - including a sax solo played by Nielson’s father, Chris Nielson, who joined them on tour - the crowd expressed their enthusiasm through cheers, whistles and wild dance moves. It was clear fans were there for the band’s old music as much as they were there for the debut of their new album. Peaceful and simultaneously energetic, the crowd’s liveliness was touching. When they played “From the Sun” - one of their most popular songs with over 10.9 million streams - off of their 2013 album “II,” the audience sang along word for word. “It means a lot to us that you let us play our old stuff,” the lead vocalist, Ruban Nielson, said between songs. As for the band, there was a clear rapport among the members as they communicated through unanimously understood nods and smiles. Throughout the evening, the crowd’s energy swelled as they synchronized their head bobs, immersing themselves in UMO’s music. It was clear fans were there for the band’s old music as much as they were there for the debut of their new album.įollowing Seafoam Walls, UMO came out on stage to perform their most recent album, “V.” They opened their concert with “The Garden,” a hit from the new release, and the song’s mellow dream-pop style carried a sonic texture that set the tone for the night’s performance. The fans’ enthusiasm was an indicator of a great concert to come. The crowd applauded the openers, who were clearly moved by the audience’s appreciation. Their sound - self-described “Caribbean Jazzgaze,” or a mixture of jazz, shoegaze, rock, hip-hop and Afro-Caribbean beats - was a fitting precursor for a night of trippy rock. The night began with Seafoam Walls, an alternative and indie band, performing as the opening act for UMO. After shows from April 13 to 16, UMO has joined their ranks. Recognized as the first modern nightclub, the Queen Anne-style venue was built in 1886 and has been an iconic home to many great performances, including those from artists like Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Prince and Madonna. On a Friday night on April 14 - during one of the first hot days of the spring season - one could feel the energy blooming in the crowd at Webster Hall in anticipation of Unknown Mortal Orchestra (UMO), a New Zealand psychedelic rock band set to take the stage at 9 p.m.
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