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Tuesday, June 19, 1984.
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The Michigan Daily
Pulse steals the show
By Phillip K. Lawes
T ISN'T often that a band succeeds in
getting an audience to stand up for
an entire 90-minute performance, but
Steel Pulse, the reggae band out of
England, did just that at the Michigan
Theatre on Saturday night.
The audience never got up to a frenzy
(that neverhappens in reggae), but the
Pulse did keep us shanking away on the
main floor for the duration.
In spite of the great reception that the
band got, Saturday night's performan-
ce was not vintage Steel Pulse, and had
a few flaws. As a result of their recent
personnel changes the band has moved
away from roots reggae and toward a
metallic rock sound, as evidenced in
Carlton Bryan's extended guitar solos.
In addition, Alvin Ewen, who
replaced Ronnie McQueen on bass has
a softer delivery, further diluting the
sound. Ewen is by no means a bad
bassist however, and his approach had
its moments. On one occasion Ewen
delivered a solo that was more
reminiscent of Jaco Pastorius than
anything in reggae, and which was
quite refreshing in the context.
The stars of the evening were drum-
mer Steve Nesbitt, and of course, lead
singer and rhythm guitarist David Hin-
ds. Nesbitt's drumming was excellent.
In fact, it was his insistent, rock-solid
backbeat which was responsible for
most of the group's impact.
David Hinds, resplendent in a mind-
boggling array of colors, crowned by
his towering Congo Dread, held court
on center stage, testifying, pleading,
exhorting in his plaintive teznor.
Hinds led the group through an initial
nine-song, hour long set which included
selections from Eart Crisis, as well as
earlier albums. "Blues Dance" and
"Earth Crisis" were especially well
received.
The group really hit its stride in the
three-song encore comprised of "Step-
ELIZABETH SCOTT/Daily
David Hinds (center) of England's Steel Pulse displays his incredible coiffure as well as some hot guitar licks during
the band's show at the Michigan Theater on Saturday night.
ping Out," "Leggo Beast," and "Rally
Round the Flag." During these songs,
particularly the last, the group reached
an intensity which had the audience
dancing in the aisles, and demanding
more.
A word about the opening acts. Steel
Pulse was directly preceeded by a
drum interlude by Sundiata Kieta and
Jari Zuri, two members of the Sun-
drummer Society. Their spirited duet of
African polyrhythms immediately got
the audience to its feet, and was ex-
tremely successful. One hopes that
other promoters will bring them back to
town.
The same cannot be said for Black
Market, the opening act. There is not
law of nature which says that a guitar
band from Livonia - or someplace -
A selection of campus film highlights.
Nosferatu the Vampire
(Werner Herzog, 1979)
Herzog's remake of F. W. Murnau's
1922 version of Nosferatu stands on its
own as a modern horror great.
Campus
films
double-entendres are richoted at a
lighting pace by a Warsaw acting
couple. The passion boils hard in this
black comedy about the struggle of an
underground movement against
fascism. (Thursday, June 21; Lorch
Hall, 7:30)
Some Like It Hot
(Billy Wilder, 1959)
Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon drag
out their heels, wigs, and slit skirts in
an attempt to blend in with an all-
woman band. Marilyn Monroe is the
innocent, barely-clad object of the
duo's lust. At least, the boys get a
sampling of how bitter a male-
dominated society can taste. And
then, of course, one of them gets a
taste of Miss Monroe. But it's really
funny. (Thursday, June 21; MLB 3,
9:30).
The Seventh Seal
(Ingmar Bergman, 1956)
Even if you don't like beautiful
black and white cinematography, or
you don't like delightfully heavy-
handed symbolism, or you aren't
thrilled about the Plague, the
Crusades or even chess on the
beach - see The Seventh Seal anyway.
Even if you don't appreciate it as one
of the best films ever made, see it
anyway. It's the perfect film to talk
about at a cocktail party (besides
Juliet of the Spirits). (Friday, June
22; Lorch Hall, 7:30, 9:30).
Don't Look Now
(Nicholas Roeg,1973)
Venice has never been so terrifying.
Donald Sutherland and Julie Christie
experience the best of times as well as
the worst of times in this romantic,
canaled city. The climax, however,
will scare even the greatest Italophile
out. of his pasta-loving wits. Beware
the red mac. (Monday, June 25;
Michigan Theatre, 7:30).
-Compiled by Deborah Lewis
cannot play reggae. Based on Saturday
night's performance, Black Market
however, leaves a lot to be desired.
Harry Truman is reputed to have on-
ce said, "If that's art, then I'm a Hot-
tentot." If Black Market is a reggae
band, I'm the ghost of Anastasio
Samoza.
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A great way of life.
Lugosi, Langella, and Lee roll over in
their communal coffin to make room
for the ugly but sensuous Klaus Kin-
ski. Herzog creates the sublime at-
mosphere for reverent terror with
spellbinding European locations. Max
Schreck would be proud. (Wednesday,
June 20; Michigan Theatre, 9:15).
To Be Or Not To Be
(Ernst Lubitsch, 1942)
The dialogue is loaded and the
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