A couple of years ago there was a fashion, possibly led by Arcade Fire, to get as many people on stage as was physically possible. Paris Motel, a very classical-influenced indie lounge-pop act, were probably the best at that I've seen - with up to 15 musicians on stage at any one time, when playing very small venues in the top floor of tiny Whitechapel pubs, they really made everyone feel like a genuine part of the performance. I've chosen a video of this song, to try and capture the feel of seeing them live. Amy May, frontwoman, viola player and primary songwriter, has an absolutely stunning voice, which works perfectly in the context of her songs, which are mostly reflective and winsome. The music, which is gentle and in some places pretty twee, is both a solid backdrop for the vocals and beautiful in itself.
Paris Motel haven't done much in a while, as May has been busy touring and recording with a variety of other artists, but apparently she has two whole albums of covers of songs by artists such as Captain Beefheart, Blondie and Talking Heads that are currently in the mixing and finishing-up stage. I can't wait.
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