Gregg Gillis, aka Girl Talk
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Gregg Gillis, popularly known as Girl Talk, is mash-up royalty. Somehow he can mix music by artists from different genres and eras, and make it sound like they logically belong together. One of my favorite games (self-created, and in no way is a real game) is to name as many of the original artists as possible: Ace of Base, M.I.A., Nelly, Avril Lavigne, Journey, Metallica, Eminem, The Police, Daft Punk, Radiohead, the full list (covering the Four albums I own: All Day, Feed the Animals, Night Ripper, and Unstoppable) would take pages.
I first saw Girl Talk live in 2008. I remember how tightly packed the floor was, how drenched we became in sweat (gross, I know), and the overall feel-good party vibe. Since I had already seen him live, I strongly considered passing on this concert—a girl’s gotta save some money, right? But then a friend decided that’s what she wanted to do for her birthday. How am I to refuse that? Not a tough sale at all. And after potentially shady Craigslist deal, we had our tickets to the sold out show.
Tuesday’s show at First Avenue was just as high-energy and sticky as I remember from 2008. Gillis worked away at his computer while jumping around and occasionally shouting through the microphone. Behind him, some lucky concert-goers enjoyed their time dancing on stage. And, of course, no Girl Talk performance would be complete without falling balloons, confetti cannons, or toilet paper streamers. What was the result of this performance?
Pictured: The result. Not pictured: The ridiculous amount of confetti that I’m still finding, 3 days later
Want to see more? Check out this slideshow from CityPages.
Both Girl Talk performances were amazing. If you have the opportunity to see him live, and enjoy high-energy concerts, I encourage you to go.
Find Girl Talk online: Website, which includes all of his albums as ‘pay what you want,’ and a free download of his newest album, All Day.
What has been your favorite concert? Did you look like us when you left the venue? Tell me in the comments below.
Katelisim 