At Hide All, we have been listening to Patrick Watson’s album ‘Close to Paradise’ since discovering him at Glastonbury last summer. Last week, a couple of us were lucky enough to see this incredible band at the Union Chapel in Highbury & Islington.
Cabaret pop mixed with classical music, this Canadian four-piece have an ingenious approach to creating beautiful orchestrations, with a backdrop of percussive rhythms and Patrick’s ethereal voice. The band had every single audience member, stained glass window and pew entranced by this gloriously intimate gig.
The Union Chapel with it’s fusion of atmosphere, creativity and high Gothic surroundings was the ideal venue for such musicianship. Spontaneity and experimentation is what this band seems to be about…and we loved every moment. The new album ‘Wooden Arms,’ with its haunting melodies and over powering instrumentation was magical to watch live…everyone should know about this band.
