Editors deliver explosive gig in Aberdeen

MORE than a thousand indie fans flocked to see Editors deliver an explosive performance spanning the band’s three albums.

The four-piece were welcomed to Aberdeen Music Hall by a cheering mass as they in turn were greeted by frontman Tom Smith, whose first words were: “Aberdeen it’s good to see you.”

They opened with their most recent album’s title track, In This Light And On This Evening, during which singer Tom sang dark and poetic lyrics with his distinctively low vibrato voice on top of an intricate but punchy arrangement complete with undulating synthesisers.

During the 20-song set, the black hall was brought to life with flashing lights, a smoke machine and vibrant wall graphics, which complemented each song.

Multi-talented Tom, switched between cowering over a black grand piano to play heavy chords and towering over his microphone stand strumming the electric guitar that swung from his chest. It was clear he was embodied in the music.

An overall intense and often melancholy sound was created and the heart wrenching You Don’t Know Love brought the audience to a standstill. Old favourites included fast-paced Munich and An End has a Start which energised the jumping audience.

A persistent foot-stomping crowd beckoned them back to play a further four songs, including a very stripped and raw acoustic Fingers in the Factories.

rwarrander@ajl.co.uk