THEY’VE been called “one of the most extraordinary groups on the planet”. A “sonic experience that has few parallels or rivals”. The New York Times even proclaims them as “one of the greatest bands in the world”.
They are Australia’s cult musical trio — The Necks. And they are here to sweep and enthral London with their compelling style of musical improvisation. Together for 25 years, Australians Chris Abrahams (piano), Tony Buck (drums), and Lloyd Swanton (bass) have been conjuring a musical chemistry that defies orthodox description. Not entirely avant-garde, nor minimalist, nor ambient, nor jazz, their music is regularly described internationally as, simply, unique.
There is a deceptive simplicity to their music, which throws forth new charms on each hearing. They delve from lengthy pieces of long-form development – which build in a mesmerising, epic fashion — to soothingly sweet, faultless performances frequently underpinned by an insistent deep groove. Spell binding. Phenomenal. They are peerless and addictive. And they are Australia’s own, giving it back to the world.
The Necks will be visiting London’s Shoreditch to play the concluding show of the Barbican’s Transcender series. They’re an unmissable trio, and act that’ll you’ll be the better off for seeing.
Don’t miss The Necks, 17 September at the Barbican’s Village Underground. For ticket info, head to VillageUnderground.co.uk