Designed in the late 1800\u2019s, The Dancehouse Theatre unsuspiciously sits between a Ladbrokes and Greggs on the busy Oxford Road. Not expecting much, I was pleasantly surprised by the classic interior. Floridly lit tiered seats placed before a large yet modest stage created an intimate atmosphere for Mockasin\u2019s show.<\/p>\n
Eagerly anticipating his arrival on stage, I began to ponder what outlandish ensemble he would present himself in next. To my disbelief, he graced the stage looking almost unrecognizable. Sporting a badly attached 70\u2019s wig and round clear frames it soon became clear he, along with the band were mirroring each character\u2019s look in reference to Bostyn \u2018n Dobsyn. Mockasin plays fictional music teacher \u2018Dobsyn\u2019 in the film whilst childhood neighbour, Blake Pryor plays the student, \u201cDobsyn\u201d.<\/p>\n
As the ambient red lights transitioned to a cold blue, \u201cCharlottes Thong\u201d began to play. In true facsimile fashion to the record, a vibration of slow, electric guitar ignited the room and Mockasin began his slurry style of singing. After a transcendental 9 minutes, Mockasin thanked the applauses with a peace sign and proceeded to play a personal favourite \u201cLast Night\u201d; a love song accompanied by the almost whimpering sounds of despair as he whines the words \u201cLast night, you blew me away\u201d. Another notable track was the instrumental \u201cYou Can Do Anything\u201d, containing a melting pot of components that are reminiscent to soft rock and traditional Chinese folk music.<\/p>\n
After a change of clothes, Mockasin payed homage to earlier work such as his 80\u2019s synth-pop track \u201cDo I Make You Feel Shy?\u201d and even a few tunes from Soft Hair, his 2016 collaboration band with LA Priest. In between songs, Mockasin enjoyed lining the room with capricious guitar twiddling and awkward silences with the odd comment in between. Overall the gig was not one to be forgotten; an immersive yet perplexing few hours which left me hankering for more.<\/p>\n
(Photo credit: Robert Barrat)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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