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OPOSIUM Review "Rubber Soul" Gig.
Following our latest gig, we received the following report from www.bhone.co.uk . For the whole review, go to http://www.bhone.co.uk/content.asp?type=g&id=64, but the slice on Oposium read as follows...
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Next band were Oposium, and from the first bars of the first song I knew I was in for something special; a blissful fusion of blues, funk and jazz. Their mammoth sound announced they had arrived, in true blues fashion lead singer and guitarist Richard introduced his fellow band mates Sam on bass and Chris on drums, each followed with a nice solo. They compare to a young John Spencer Blues Explosion, and they have the same ease and natural talent in the way they handle their instruments. Richard played incredibly naturally and his Hendrix style solos were a highlight throughout the set, easing into them superbly.
Don't be fooled by the school band look, they have the confidence and stage presence of seasoned pros, this was summed up when Richard took his guitar and did a solo right in the middle of the crowd. They were fast paced and electrifying, playing so effortlessly, also showing diversity by their use of harmonica and slowing things down, playing a more mellow song to finish. On the whole Oposium are one the best bands I have seen at Rubber Soul for a long time.
- BHone.co.uk
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Oposium, brought together by Richard in early 2005 are a young, fresh, modern & above all exciting band focusing on musicality and alternative harmonies for their songs. Compared in some ways to a modern Genesis or The Police, the Oposium Concept is the result of bringing four highly talented musicians together & giving them an environment in which they can be totally creative. The band is certainly a rebellion against "modest & understated" music and performances by Oposium require each of it's members to be completely on the edge of their abilities.
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Although Oposium prefer the guise and mystique of a rock band, for venues who would wish to book them, Oposium have written a short CV to prove that the band is made up of high calibre musicians...
Richard (aged 21) :: ... is not only lead guitarist, but also has achieved Grade 8 on both Piano and Theory of Music (ABRSM) respectively. Richard is also a classically trained tenor, can play drums and bass to a high performance standard and produces & engineers the Oposium tracks in his own advanced project studio.
Sam "keys" (aged 21):: ... is the ultimate guru of the piano & organ. Blessed with perfect pitch, Sam is currently reading Music at Christ College, Cambridge where he is also junior organ scholar. Sam has worked for a year as organ scholar in Salisbury Cathedral, has achieved a diploma in organ skills for which he required Grade 8 with distinction and is a fellow at the Royal College of Organists (ARCO).
The Hottease (aged 21) :: ... is not only a hugely talented drummer and percussionist, but also has achieved Grade 7 (Guildhall) on the piano demonstrating his abilities as a musical-allrounder - with a personality to match!
Sammy (aged 20) :: ... has demonstrated his committment to music by consistently playing outside of Oposium in his church worship band twice weekly for the last four years. Other performances include opening the Conservative Party Conference at the Bournemouth International Centre in 2006.
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