GLITCH MOB 07/15//2011 @ the Beacham Theatre - Orlando, Florida

Reggie Taylor - Focused Voices

Through Pandora I discovered The Glitch Mob.

Headlining their live show at the Beacham Theatre in Orlando, FL, the group were joined by two opening acts: Com Truise and Phantogram.

Com Truise is a one man band who warmed up the crowd armed with a macbook, sound pad, and digital turn tables.

Phantogram, a trio, consists of a drummer, guitarist, and a female vocalist on the keys. Their sounds are more organic with an overwhelming bass line that lures you in to their melodies.

The Glitch Mob has a harnessed edginess unlike any other group.

To compare, think part Daft Punk, part Busta Rhymes.
What's different about this group is that they produce all of the sound that you hear right in front of you on these smart tablet like devices. The screen of these devices are rationed off in such a way that if you were to touch a certain area, you would hear a certain sound. The trio makes a point to have these touch tablets angled down 45 degrees towards the viewer so that you can see them make the sounds you hear.

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Glitch Mob is in the EDM genre of music known as Trip Hop.

Their shows sellout to a eager crowd

and adds the genius marrying sight and sound.

Live shows from the group promise high energy, sensory overload,

and acrobatics?

The show can be summed up in one word:

GENIUS!