Goosebumps. That's what I was experiencing for nearly all of Antony's pitch-perfect set at BAM tonight. Antony & The Johnsons teamed up with The Brooklyn Philharmonic for an 80-minute show at The Brooklyn Academy Of Music (BAM)'s stunning Howard Gilman Opera House. Antony came out center stage, sans piano, in a white kimono-shmata-sweatshirt-type top with matching white marching band pants and white shoes. Roughly five feet behihd him was the Philharmonic in its entirety along with The Johnsons.The setlist began with B-side 'Mysteries Of Love' and predominantly emphasized Antony's new work and rarities. In fact, the only songs lifted from either of his proper full-lengths were 'Cripple & The Starfish', 'Rapture', 'For Today I Am A Boy' and the beautiful, set-closing 'River Of Sorrow'. Antony's vocals were absolutely exemplary tonight - the best I've ever heard him, to date. One of the most surprising moments of the evening was when Antony attmpted a Beyonce cover. Yes, you are reading correctly, he busted into a melancholic rendition (what else would you expect, seriously?) of 'Crazy In Love' midway through the set and it was magnificient!
This show will surely go down as one of the most beautiful I've ever seen. First note to last, this show was impeccable. Now if only the two heavyweights would team up weekly, Antony & The Brooklyn Philharmonic could become the new MisShapes!
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