DirtDay! is a remarkable piece of
performance art. The stage is lit with candles as Laurie Anderson begins a musical
journey punctuated with spoken thoughts on the role of women, evolution,
religion, politics, philosophy, economics, death - with superb dramatic timing
and plenty of humour. This show has so many levels - a visual feast, a philosophical
treatise, an entrancing musical performance, and at times a profound literary
event. While Anderson reveals her depth as a serious artist in choreographing
the multiple facets of this performance, it is also liberally sprinkled with
opportunities to appreciate both the absurdity of existence, and her own art.
Her dog gets a cameo role as a guest artist! There were shades of Pink Floyd
and Nick Cave in the hypnotic feel of the musical score but the mastery of
electronic keyboard, violin and other assorted gadgets produces an overall
sound that is uniquely hers.
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