Jacob Saunders wrote a review of the concertA sold out Scala saw múm play a surprisingly loud set. The seven Icelandic twentysomethings took to the stage at 9:30pm, accompanied by a dozen or so of their pretty looking friends, opening with what can only be described as a bout of humming. The minute this began I knew I was in for something special. There’s a definite energy that comes from múm and their instruments, live they’re fun and energetic and this show’s set felt more like a jam session than a concert.
múm ploughed their way though the setlist, their friends returning to help on one very last song. This time armed with instruments, mostly harmonica’s, although I did see a guy waving a bottle of water around at a microphone, and I swear there was a carton of Tropicana in there as well. The band then said goodbye and left the stage but it didn’t take long before they were back, responding to the cries of the audience. They played a very long version of “Dancing Behind My Eyelids”, amazing the assembled throng with what they’d just experienced. As I was leaving the venue I heard someone say “gig of the year”; it’s definitely a strong contender.
After the show I was thinking about Icelandic music and how it’s completely overlooked, despite the fact that much of it is well received by the music press. So many people pass judgement on Icelandic bands because they think they’ll just be another Sigur Rós. It’s true that they might be similar, but to compare the two would be lazy. múm are far too special to be compared to other bands, they are just múm, and they’re brilliant.
More múm @ www.mum.is
Source: The Line of Best Fit
http://thelineofbestfit.com/2007/12/13/mum-scala-london-111207
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