Sufjan Stevens is possibly my favorite musician in the world right now. It's a pretty close race up there with such contenders as Wovenhand/Daved Eugene Edwards, Arcade Fire, and occasionally Derek Webb. Last night we went to a Sufjan concert here in Indianapolis, though, and it pushed him into the lead for a bit.
That concert was so fantastic - literally. The evening began with the eerily beautiful My Brightest Diamond, who I'd never heard before, but really enjoyed. She has a stunning voice which, though quirky is superbly controlled. After that, Sufjan and his Butterfly Brigade came out - complete with butterfly wings and marching band uniforms. On top of that, the music was so well crafted and well performed. The string and brass arrangements were wonderfully put together and each song had such a calculated dramatic sweep. It made me giddy. Favorite moments: definitely the crazy chaotic build at the end of The Predatory Wasp of the Palisades, Seven Swans (including the story behind the song), and Sufjan's quirky stories and childish humility. Really, there weren't any bad moments though. Each song was a treat in itself. It was an evening to remember and it reminded me again why live music is fun. Thank, Sufjan.
Mark
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