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Give it to me lyrics homeshake6/24/2023 This reputation, though, does not mean that Homeshake is not worth listening to live in concert.Īfter his encore of “(Secret Track),” Sagar grabbed the microphone and said in deadpan, “This is the end of the show.” In a way, the conclusion to his second concert in D.C. Listeners cannot deny that his easy-listening music and the genre in general gets a reputation of background music to play while something minimally more important or exciting occurs, like taking a shower or working on math homework. They even oohed at appropriate moments, from Sagar’s comments on his engagement to an impressive electric guitar solo. The crowd never faltered over a word during his set, which consisted of hits such as “Every Single Thing,” “Khmlwugh” and “Call Me Up”. The Montreal native donned a red cowboy hat for the entirety of the show, but that did not ever distract the crowd from his falsetto. Even less familiar fans of his music seemed taken by his musical ability and onstage jokes alone. In fact, the audience members found themselves thoroughly entertained. Yet the 20 million plays he has accumulated on his most popular song “Give It To Me” from his 2015 album “Midnight Snack” suggests the band offers something distinct as the visible forefront of his lo-fi-esque genre.Īlthough there exists the perception that the avant-garde music Homeshake claims to produce is not particularly groundbreaking, this farce does not mean he is an unsatisfying performer. A listener may not be able to distinguish Homeshake from any other obscure artists of the genre on a “Chill Beats For Studying” playlist on Spotify, except that Homeshake has racked up millions of listens over the years. ![]() ![]() Despite the overwhelming rise of lo-fi artists with the same homogenous ambient sound, Homeshake still manages to amass and maintain a following. Homeshake characterizes himself as a lo-fi band, meaning that he cultivates a lower quality, less produced sound. Each track, nearly identical to the next, are all hazy and dazed. The calming effect of virtually every song he puts out, rather, manages to ensnare the audience to chase his performance on a weed-induced high. Yet Homeshake’s lyrics seem to be just a small fraction of his appeal. Sagar claims that “Helium” was inspired by his binge-reading spree of Haruki Murakami’s works, a prolific Japanese author, which is reflected in the surrealism of his lyrics. The sheer bare-bones nature of the venue and stage complimented the minimalist but dreamlike tone of both Homeshake’s show and album, unlike his previous guitar-heavy works such as “In The Shower” and “Fresh Air.” The bare, makeshift stage set an organic, mellow mood, further proof that Homeshake’s fans did not need much to feel immersed in the show except for Sagar’s music. Even the Frank Ocean song that played over the speakers in between sets garnered a warmer reception from the audience.įinally, the former Mac DeMarco guitarist clambered on stage alongside his live band, opening with the track “Early” off “Helium,” to the crowd’s delight. The youthful crowd quickly diverted their attention to their phones to avoid listening to the indie singer, previously known as Un Blonde, whose latest album “The Same But By Different Means” was released in early March. ![]() The show began abruptly with opener Yves Jarvis, who played a forgettable and seemingly never-ending set. This performance follows last year’s show at U Street, and the release of his widely panned third album titled “Helium.” The album received a 3.5 rating by Pitchfork and was described by critics as consisting largely of “tepid synths and limp beats.” Although Homeshake has lacked the support of critical validation recently, the negative responses have hardly shifted the fervor of his listeners, who continue to be drawn to his unchanging, synth sound for easy listening. Homeshake, the solo musical project by Peter Sagar, made its second performance in Washington, D.C., at the Black Cat on Sunday, March 24. His music reflects his interest in experimentation, the avant-garde and surrealism, resulting in a hazy and dazed effect. | Peter Sagar, formerly Mac DeMarco’s guitarist, above, performed at the Black Cat and impressed audiences with his lo-fi synth sound and passionate, unapologetic personality.
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