After another banjo song - an improvised "Conversation Piece with a Banjo", which in turn seemed to delight and surprise the crowd, he showcased his skills with the marimba, leading to a wonderful piece with the 30-odd person choir orating alongside the sound of a slowed-down blackbird. Ron then took the stage, playing an improvised piano piece, read some poems and shared some of his aphorisms.įight or Flight, a duet with cellist Caroline Dale followed, with Ron playing a mean banjo with Eastern tuning alongside Caroline's delicate strings. After an introduction by the festival's Artistic Director, Stewart Collins, the brass ensemble opened the show with a piece recently written by Ron, which had many hints of AHM within. The hall itself is an ornate, yet modern affair, small and cosy. An audience which included musicians Phil Manzanera, Chester Kamen, and Harry Waters clearly enjoyed the mix of music, wordplay, and improvisation crafted by Ron Geesin.īeing the opening event in the two-week Chelsea Festival, there was a real mix of attendees - some of which were clearly none the wiser as to why there was a cow in the foyer of the venue, nor why there were so many people wearing furry "cow print" hats! They were soon to get an appreciation of the reason behind the cow. Ron Geesin - Atom Heart Mother, Cadogan Hall, London - June 14th 2008Ī well-deserved standing ovation greeted the conclusion of the first of the two special "Atom Heart Mother" nights being held in Chelsea's Cadogan Hall, in the heart of London. Home Reviews Concerts Ron Geesin - Atom Heart Mother, Cadogan Hall, London - June 14th 2008
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