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I stood at the bar because the Metro gallery was packed. I probably should have showed up early but this was worth standing up for. I didn’t think classical music would have this kind of draw but this was classical ground up remixed and turned on its head.
Not everything was stellar – Todd Reynolds‘ attempts at beatboxing were ill advised as were the self-help-video-ambient-ocean-scene visuals projected behind him – but the show packed more than enough surprise to make up for it.
Eric Spangler’s “Pre-Dawn Artscape Ghost Town” managed an impressive subtlety despite featuring both a toy megaphone and a theremin. Todd Reynolds‘ final piece, “Outerborough,” featured a symphony composed entirely of Reynolds’ digitally looped violin moving from delicate to violent and capped off with a bass drum that kicked like a hammer. It was awesome.
Mobtown Modern’s next event, “Low,” kicks off promptly at eight at the Metro gallery on October 7. Expect surprises. And show up early if you want to sit.
Mobtown Modern Gets Loopy
Mobtown Modern
Metro gallery
1700 N Charles St
Baltimore, MD 21201-5802
(410) 244-0899
Sam Thurman
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