I was lucky enough to catch the last of Of Montreal‘s three-night residency at Music Hall of Williamsburg in Brooklyn with Janelle Monae. I’ve seen many shows, but thise was the first time I got to see a fully realized interpretive show.

Janelle Monae put on an excellent show, though the first time (at CMJ 2008 — photos from the Bowery Ballroom showcase here) sticks out as more memorable based purely on the newness of the experience.

Janelle Monae at Music Hall of Williamsburg; April 17th 2009

I’ve seen Of Montreal once before at the quite large Roseland Ballroom and their energy was somehow lost in the very size of the venue. This was much more intimate, and, perhaps, too intimate. Some of the costumes the skit performers wore left little to the imagination. Covered in feathers and glitter, I left the show tired but happy.

Of Montreal at Music Hall of Williamsburg; April 17th 2009

Especially as Kevin Barnes asked Janelle to join him for a rousing rendition of David Bowie‘s Moonage Daydream during the last song of the encore.

Janelle Monae joins Of Montreal at Music Hall of Williamsburg; April 17th 2009; April 17th 2009

Full photo set found at Prefix Mag.

Up next: Nothing until The Kills in two weeks (as even I have to rest), then an avalanche of greatness. Some reviews will be posted in the meantime.

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