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Yid Vicious
Klez, Kez, Goy Mit Fez
(Uvulittle Records )
Slightly tipsy, ever buoyant - the gurgling joviality that marks klezmer music is shown an exuberant welcome in Yid Vicious' debut, Klez, Klez, Goy Mit Fez. Despite its tongue in cheek moniker, the seven piece Madison band sticks to the klezmer classics, conjuring an occasional New Orleans brass band vibe to offset its exotic Romanian roots. The faster melodies create serious fun with boundless energy and a tangle of unwinding melodies. The irresistible rhythms often unfold into a circus ballet, madly swirling like a dervish as it entrances, enveloping the listener in a stately world of dramatic melancholy. Serpentine melodies weave seasoned beats that halt and stutter with childish glee. The lively fiddle work of Daithi Wolfe and the pixie clarinet of Christine Baade contribute exceptional spice to the proceedings, while Bob Jacobson's euphonium and David Austin's trumpet proudly march you onto the dance floor. Wittier, more whimsical music could not be imagined. While closer to the Corn Belt than the Borsht Belt, Yid Vicious, still manages to whip up authentic Yiddish music that make the young girls cry and
the old ladies dance.
John Noyd |
