Day 7 - 2 Dimensional Life of Her & The Bellbirds
In the morning I pulled out two potential outfits to wear and two pairs of shoes to match. It was indecisive Wednesday and I really couldn't face making a definitive decision for that evening's wear. Come the end of the day, I had chosen 'funeral dress'. A brave selection as I had only ever worn this to 4 funerals, in 10 months. I thought it was about time it came out on a more jovial occasion.
Outfit: Long black dress
Shoes: Favourite pair purchased on last Hong Kong trip - cream peep toes with black ribbon trim (which unfortunately the heels have wedged in a grate and are sadly damaged but still glamorous - like Marilyn Munroe)
My 'plus one' had bailed. My plus one plus one plus one plus one had also bailed. I went to the opening evening of '2 Dimensional Life of Her' in the amazing company of myself. It was dark when the audience crept in (darkness instantly makes one quiet) and the set looked like a child care centre's only toy source was in the form of an industrial roll of paper. It was strewn everywhere and looked like a lot of fun to prepare. I must buy one of those paper rolls for when I'm really pissed off. Ripping it would do wonders for the soul.
The theatre piece was like one of those ultra-intelligent kids at school. A bit edgy with many dimensions and a shot of clever wit at the end that you cannot retort.
I had a bit of a break in between shows and treated myself to my favourite Italian restaurant. I accidentally ordered dessert and I really shouldn't have had that glass of delicious Pinot Gris. I was ready to slip into bed and snug up, but I had to conjure every extra ounce of energy for the Bellbirds concert at the Pacific Crystal Palace.
I arrived early and secured a comfy booth for my pregnant colleague and I. Carey was the biggest Don McGlashan fan and I figured she should see this in complete booth comfort. After locating each other she sat down, but decided that this wasn't the best spot. So we moved to the second row from the front behind my old social studies teacher. It was off to the side and she decided that she needed to be centralized to make the most of the sound. I waited while she found the best spot available and after switching seats so she could hear me out of her good ear, we were ready. I figured it was best not to mess with the pregnant Don McGlashan fan.
The group entered and began their set. Carey cradled her baby and felt its appreciation. It was the perfect kind of music to make me feel alive, yet tune out to. Carey said "It's like Fly My Pretties for older people." I completely agreed as I realized that music is timeless and at no matter what age, you can still appreciate the beauty of it.
Each member of the quartet had their own voice as they took turns to share their vocal talents. It's amazing to think that although we all speak, we do not all posses the ability to sing (that people would want to listen to anyway).
The Bellbirds had rocked me into a state of relaxation and I left my smiling colleague at intermission to go home and rest. Her unborn child 'Apple Pip' had already kicked off its appreciation for great New Zealand music.
2 Dimensional Life of Her is on at the Baycourt Exhibition Space is on Thursday 27th and Friday 28th, with shows at 1 & 6pm.
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