Rising out of the brightly dull flame that is the pre-postmodern Edina scene, Mise en Place provide a blast of soothing, fresh air to those in search of not-quite-rocking-but-on-the-brink-of-it melodicism. The drummer's fits and starts are like smooth, half-hearted brush strokes that find the canvas on occasion. The high guitarist effects his tone and bends his noise pastiche around the clicks and clanks of the low guitarist, who occasionally varies his pitch as he says things into a microphone. Lastly (and certainly not leastly), the bassist serves as a pedestal in the center of an unimpressively large gallery display, laying the foundation for the music while cleverly avoiding the root of whatever chord is in play as frequently as possible. Yes, the gentlemen of Mise en Place have arrived to entertain you . . . and they almost seem interested.
Hey guys... Great set last night and a real pleasure to meet you... Let's do another show together! Spun your CD this morning. Great stuff; cool sound and production!
Yeah, it was Max. Of course. No, well, I guess the routing didn't work out in a way that we could go up there--oh well. Certainly next time. How are you gents doing? - Mirza
........ St Paul Aerie for the Arts Presents: July 11, 2008 Monica and the Molecules One Man Dan (cd release!) The Whiskey Sournotes St Paul Eagles Club, 287 Maria Ave, St Paul, Doors 8:30 pm, Music 9 pm, Cover $5
