アンダーグラウンドさんのインスタグラム写真 - (アンダーグラウンドInstagram)「If you are a newcomer to the Australia born artist, it can be a daunting task to approach his portfolio- whether it be his music, poetry, acting or painting. But you know he’s good, right? Before delving into the black waters of his discography, understand that those who know music, know @nickcaveofficial You may be on the cusp of familiarity with his sound- often eerie and cold, juxtaposed with sumptuously rich fragments. His booming, baritone, often Bowie-esque voice encompasses and connects themes of love, sex, death and religion. This is why his sound is understandably, but often indolently, labelled ‘Goth rock’. Which is reasonable in part- seeing him in the flesh only confirms his association to Goth: his slender, pale frame extends high above you, and his striking features are framed with slickened black hair. You wouldn’t be the least bit surprised if it was later uncovered that he lived solely on a diet of black coffee, cigarettes and merlot. In his formative years, #TheBirthdayParty facilitated the burgeoning #postpunk scene in Melbourne. Sinister, droll lyrics are gargled with anguish over uncomfortable drones and jangles. With the #BadSeeds, they articulated their obscene ability to seamlessly meander between genres and feeling. Almost encyclopaedic, their towering list of albums take the foundation of The Birthday Party and journeys through blues, Latin, folk, drone or gospel. Famed duets with #KylieMinogue and #PJHarvey seem to elevate his prowess for narrative- they render you an intruder on beautifully sinister encounters. At times, it’s not easy. The chaotic void of drone and noise builds and thrashes and leaves you tense and aching in your ribs. But for the most part, #NickCave is an enchanter and raconteur. Conjuring a range of imagery, from Ophelia-like melancholia, surrounded by palettes of drenched flora and fauna; to smouldering ash in ancient biblical landscapes; to plum velvet drapes, the sweet flesh of pears and the rising scent of opium. That is surely where his genius lies. He has worked, created, experienced, felt and suffered more than most- to quite rightly place him as one of the most imitable artists of our time.」9月22日 20時37分