In to each generation a
group of heroes are born, those who champion the power of the
human voice. We are
lucky in Edinburgh as the Magnets introduce us to ‘Magnetude’
the story of the heroes for our generation.
After last years show I
expected to see a similar show following the creation and
development of the group. Instead I witnessed the proposed first
act of a two-part concert show. It explains how the Magnets got
together, with the use of a little theatrical licence, using a
variety of a cappella numbers. They use a backdrop with projected
images and voiceovers to enhance the experience. This cleverly
written show was far too short but the band explained afterwards
that it is only part of a proposed full length touring show with
the second half more musical numbers and less storyline.
I was a little anxious that
after enjoying last years show so much and building it up in my
memory that they would not be as good as I remembered. I needn’t
have been anxious at all, as they were as good if not better.
The Magnets are Colin
Griffiths Brown, Nic Doodson, James Fortune, Andy Frost, Steve
Trowell and Michael Welton. See them if you can as the audio
exaltation has to be heard to be believed. My one complaint is
that no new CD is available, Yet!!!
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