Tycho

Tycho ft. Higher Learning @ WorkplayTheater Birmingham, Al 4/5/15

This past Sunday electronic artist, Tycho, performed at the Workplay Theater in Birmingham, Al with opening act Higher Learning. Higher Learning is an electronic rock band based out of Atlanta, Georgia. Their universal synthesized sound got the crowd pumped up capturing us with a sound that reaches out to the far corners of the universe, as well as the far corners of the mind. Everyone was left impressed by this opening act and even more amped up for Tycho.

Tycho is a musical artist and producer from San Francisco, CA known as Scott Hansen and can also be found under the name ISO50 for his work in photography and graphic design. Scott Hansen (Tycho) on synthesizer and guitar was backed up by a three piece band with Zac Brown switching between bass and guitar, Rory O’Connor on drums and Joe Davancens on bass, keys and a second synthesizer. This is Tycho’s second tour with live instrumentals backing him up, this one promoting his latest album, Awake, released March 18, 2014 by independent record label Ghostly International.

Higher Learning

Tycho’s sound can be described as a nostalgic longing synthesized with a perfect mix of ambient noise to heighten all senses. Even though one can hear a longing for a time that has passed us all in his mixes there is a a sound of a progressive future that can be heard and felt. This combination of synthetic ambiance mixed with live instrumentals and futuristic sounds plays out a very organic groove that had the crowd moving and swaying throughout the entire show. Scott Hansen has perfectly mixed his photography and graphic works with his music. Behind the band was constant cinematography that incorporated some of Scott Hansen’s production work.

The show was a sensory experience that left everyone in a different dimension for some time after the show. You can find Tycho’s work on almost any music based website. For his photography and graphic design check out http://blog.iso50.com. Higher Learning has all of their music up for free on https://higher-learning.bandcamp.com. If either of these guys are playing in your city or one near you don’t miss out on the chance to see them.

review by Cassidy Taylor [Instagram: cassidytaylr]

photos by Alan Evans [Instagram: abarringtonevans]

Tycho

Higher Learning