Last night was the first preview season performance of Set List, and taking the stage were Emma Muiznieks, Karin Muiznieks, Dan Walmsley and Ben McKenzie. They formed urban whimsical folk quartet “Absynth”, and the set list for their one and only Melbourne performance included:
- “Clinton”, an ode to the sleepy little New Zealand town whose chief attraction was being the only part of the country not featured in Lord of the Rings.
- “The Brush Went South”, a tragic tale of two lovers forever separated by the misuse of a toothbrush.
- “Reasons to Leave Your Phone On in a Show”, a list of…well, you get the idea.
- “Snow Dome” – a terrifying glimpse of the hidden dangers within seemingly innocuous ornaments.
- “The Best Nose in the World”, a love song for a man with beautiful nose hair.
- “Fight the Faint Smell”, a rousing political anthem espousing the olfactory superiority of communism over capitalism.
- “City of Evil”, a chilling expose of the supernatural horrors which lurk in the seemingly cheery home of beer, Prague.
- “Life is Like a Rolling Pin”, an allegory for all those times when you’re feeling flat.
- “The Band Whose Name Has Been Forgotten”, a spooky story of what happens if you allow creative tension to boil over on stage.
- “Cheri”, a love song for a New Zealand roustabout who once dreamed of being a model
- “Vodka, Absinthe and Pineapple Juice”, a rousing final chorus to get everyone in the mood for visiting the bar at the Butterfly Club!
Remember the preview season continues tonight, with Dan, Emma and Karin returning, this time joined by Andy McClelland as they form an entirely new jazz band. There are also performances on Saturday and Sunday.
