The Ting Tings and MNDR impress at Variety Playhouse
May 2, 2012 • Wilson Witherspoon, Carpe Diem staff
Filed under Entertainment, Music
Everybody wanted to cheer, scream and applaud, but couldn’t. The lead singer was silencing the crowd. Though this may sound like the staple of an elementary school band concert, this event was more energetic by a factor of roughly one million. On Monday, Apr. 16, the British indiepop group The Ting... Read more »
The Flaming Lips rally their troops for a “Party in the Park”
April 26, 2012 • Kira Hynes, Carpe Diem staff
Filed under Entertainment, Featured A&E, Music, Top Stories
She sits, basking in a glorious May evening. The grass tickles the bottom of her feet as she converses with her friends. It’s been a long wait since three o’clock, and she is reeling with anticipation. Just then, she hears the roar of applause and hurls her tired body into the air. When she looks... Read more »
Senior pursues oboe
January 8, 2012 • Hannah Reiss, Carpe Diem staff
Filed under Entertainment, Music
Dec. 10 was an eventful day for a select few musicians in the Decatur band. Eleven freshmen and sophomores made District Band, as did six upperclassmen. For senior Eron Smith, the audition was just another to add to the many she has participated in. She made third chair oboe in the District Band, and... Read more »
Band’s first performance impresses
November 11, 2011 • Hannah Reiss, Claire De Pree, Carpe Diem staff
Filed under Entertainment, Music, News, Top Stories
There was total darkness in the auditorium, but the percussionists weren’t ready yet. As they foraged for their various instruments, an unplanned coughing chorus stirred throughout the wind players. After much anticipation, the piece began.Before long, the band was doing more than simply playing their... Read more »
You’re so Right by The Strokes
October 19, 2011 • Claire DePree, Carpe Diem staff
Filed under Entertainment, Music
“Tell me what happened/ Tell me what happened/ Tell me what happened/ If you like.” This song starts off with a repetitiveness that stays consistent through the entire song. The guitar and bass drive the words into your head even more. The introductory rhythm builds into an explosion of harmony and... Read more »
Home by LCD Soundsystem
October 19, 2011 • Evan Hynes, Guest writer
Filed under Entertainment, Music
The final track on their final album, “Home” is LCD Soundsystem leaving the party. The multi-instrumental beat sets the tone, building to the saddened echoes of frontman James Murphy as he bids everyone good night. Driving drums and undulating synth work send the song careening into the pre-dawn... Read more »
French DJ comes to America
March 14, 2011 • Gabriel, Dec crew
Filed under Entertainment, Music
In America, Gawen Head-Allain lived in the suburbs, went to a public school, and loved McDonalds. That all changed four years ago when he moved with his mother to Versailles, France. There he learned French and embarked on a journey to become a DJ. He was known to clubbers as DJ G-NiUs. After establishing... Read more »
Decatur band scores big gig
March 14, 2011 • Hall Speed, Dec crew
Filed under Entertainment, Music
On Dec. 28, one of Decatur’s student bands had the opportunity to open for punk bands Deerhunter and The Black Lips. They took it. Seniors Jacob Armando, Graham Tavel, and Lloyd Wingard, and sophomore Dani Lyman created a band called Lucy Dreams at the end of the summer of 2010. They combined their... Read more »