The Red Paintings

I went to see the Red Paintings last night, for the third time. The show was part of their "Destroy the Robots" trilogy tour (I think this was the second part). As such, they all entered the stage wearing metallic helmets, and various robotic-looking contraptions were placed around the venue, including a robot on a crucifix either side of the stage. Fittingly, the technology was not cooperating, and there were troubles with the rear projections and sound levels all night. Nevertheless, the Red Paintings put as much into their visual production as they do into their music and it's earned them a real following here in Brisbane. The biblical allusions are overt, and sit awkwardly with the usual practice of dressing band members up as geisha girls. But, the Red Paintings are all about aesthetics, and it's always best just to stand back and enjoy the spectacle. The photo below is from their Robot Uprising at Queen Street Mall in Brisbane - they have done one in most major cities recently to coincide with the tour and album release. See the website for many many more pictures. Link: http://www.theredpaintings.com