Yula Be’eri @ The Knitting Factory
Monday, 25 January 2010 11:43
Israeli musician, Yula Be’eri’s new solo project, is a diverse piano-fueled blend of alternative rock, cabaret, experimental-electronic and punk music. Be’eri, known for her involvement in World Inferno Friendship Society, Star Fucking Hipsters, NaNunchka, and Yula and the eXtended Family, is showcasing her new solo endeavor every Wednesday night in January at The Knitting Factory in Brooklyn.
Yula manages to pack a lot into her hour-long set. From the moment she steps onto the stage, oozing intensity and barefooted, it becomes clear, that at the very least, she won't be boring. Yula opened with a few soulful, melodic songs that proved her extraordinary vocal talent and song-writing craftsmanship. The intertwining of a bass, played by Yula, and an accompanying trombonist, produced rich, layered sounds. As the set progressed, she switched to the keyboard, and at various points, was joined by musicians on the drums and synthesizer.
Yula’s theatrical flair brings her more cabaret-infused songs to life. Her grandiose gestures and eccentric, self-assured, movements exude a charismatic, edgy aura. Towards the end of her set, after on turning a black light and smearing glowing body paint on her face, Yula transitioned into an experimental-electronic, “mini-soundtrack.”
As a whole, the set is captivating. Yula’s charm, and theatrical ability, fuse with her, bone-chilling vocals, instrumental aptitude, and compositional skill, to spawn a memorable experience.
Yula will rap up her January residency at the Knitting Factory in Brooklyn, on January 27th. The show starts at 7:30 and it’s free.
For more info check out Yula’s myspace page.
www.myspace.com/yulabeeri
-Lauren Casselberry
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