M.I.A. (with Elliphant) @ Metropolis May 4th 2014 (Concert Review)

 

Matangi (Def.) – Hindu goddess of music, knowledge, music and arts

 

Montrealers love her. They  we really do.

The downtown venue was packed with a fun and diverse fan base. From young and old hipsters to excited gay males, everybody came to dance on a the gloomy Sunday evening. You couldn’t have never  find Waldo amongst these thousands of  sweaty guests.

The show started early, which is good when you know you’re working the next day. Elliphant, who performed on the first part of the show was a perfect choice for this pop, rap and electronic fest. If you enjoy the sounds of Dj Diplo or Santigold, then you need to put Elliphant in your playlist.

The stage set was minimalist but was a great fit for an M.I.A. performance. Some type of funky giant  stencils were scattered around the stage and even let out a few lazor lights during a few songs. On top of the stage, you could read Matangi in big letters. Nice way for her to remind us to buy her album who goes by the same name.

Simple stage set but yet creative.

 

The singer and proud mom still looks like she’s in her early 20s.

The bad girl performing ”Bad Girls”. Yes, we do it well.

 

Sold out, or nah ?

 

He has a southern ”twang”. She has a british accent. Yet, they have the best chemistry on stage !

M.I.A. definitely knows how to please her fans. Grooving like she usually does (while rocking a gold and orange outfit with black shades) she made our tongue twist for Galang or put our two fingers up for Paper Planes. Whether her songs express her political views or have a sexual connotation, M.I.A. remains in class apart from the Gagas and the Beyoncés of this industry. Her authenticity in and outside the stage is what makes her the artist she is today. I certainly hope we will have more artist like her  in the future. Do you believe in reincarnation?

 

M.U.L.A. Grade: 8/10. I must say that I found the show a bit short but it was all worth it. My favorite part was she performed Bad Girls. This girl has balls.

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