Last night Clinic Presents hosted yet another flawless night of creative debauchery. Teaming up with Bear Gami and a selection of the usual Clinic friends namely the Samizdat poets, Owen Lucas & Jamie 'N' Commons. Impressive alternative musical talent from live bands, Tangled Hair and Tall Ships were also showcased. The whole event was held in Camden in the Lock Tavern and was tighter then usual for space, being the first official night away from the comfort of home territory. Despite this the room was, as always, packed from start to finish with folk relishing in the Zine production workshop and of course the live entertainment. Contrary to the usual gallery set up, work submitted to the Clinic Fear exhibition was sporadically hung around the room, which did well in framing the creative hub I thought. I have to say a personal thank you to the guys for letting me showcase two of my own images at the night. I secretly listened out for reactions and comments and throughly enjoyed what was being whispered. Being judged by your peers is a wonderful experience.
Personal notes of the night I wish to make are: firstly the fact that only extremely dim, orange and red lights were available. No amount of adjustment could bring them out of that hue. However this proved to be an accurate documentation of both the mood & atmosphere the night held. Secondly the indescribable bedlam that was Tall Ships' set. Their Synths, loops and samples intertwining with indie-math rock, and the participation of the entire audience drumming and hitting generally anything they could, resulted in a solidarity of passion that is rare these days in live music. The final crowd shots pay little or no justice to that poetic chaos.
