Slow Magic
Neumos, Seattle, WA
10.18.14
Masterful DJ Slow Magic brought his tabletop talent to a ridiculously sold-out Neumos on Saturday, lighting up the airwaves and an eager, delighted crowd. Slow Magic recently performed at the annual Capitol Hill Block Party, where he pounded and spun under a blanket of summer stars. Though the atmosphere had been hectic and the streets seemed to move around oneself, the crowd had remained captivated, choking out the block in a short-order daze.
Secretive yet convivial, the man behind the mask seeks thoughtfulness from his listeners, challenging them to erase any preconceived notions of his music based on his identity. Nobody knows much about this man. One thing is for certain though in the arena of questions that is Slow Magic: he puts on one hell of a show.
A majority of the attendees at Neumos joined in on the identity flush, donning similar vibrant, striped masks, turning the venue into a sweaty, Halloween-esque masquerade party. With moving bodies filling all space, Slow Magic took every opportunity to crank up the momentum, jumping and dancing in what can only be described as knock-out heat. Ventilation was absent, and the air only continued to get hotter. The lights pulsed to the sound, coordinated as well to his headgear. Pausing briefly to air out his mask with a fan multiple times, Slow Magic seemed destined for heat stroke; however, instead of slowing down, he did just the opposite, continuing to feed on the energy of the room. He even hopped into the crowd, albeit briefly before becoming completely overwhelmed. The music was bass-heavy and sounded fantastic in Neumos. As he handed out his used drum sticks (he drums like a beast) and even posed for some photos during his set, Slow Magic never spoke a word, instead opting for gestures that, obviously, encompass the universal language that is music.
Promoting his latest album, How To Run Away, Neumos was the last date of his current tour. Do not despair though, your imaginary friend is always with you.
Review by T. Monte
Photos by Sunny Martini
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