University Dally Kansan
Monday, November 28, 1977
5
Kansas concert provides mystery and excitement
By STEVE HERBERT
Reviewer
The list of superlatives that could be used to describe a Kansas concert is long. Try powerful, mysterious, intense, exciting and explosive—the all fit.
But Kansa's concerts and, more importantly, the group's music, probably can be found in the music book.
The group's music is a blend of keyboards, violin, guitar and percussion. Each component is strong and intricately woven into the others. The violin and guitar are most prominent, and the keyboards, bass and drums provide a solid background.
JUST AS EACH part of the music muses with the others, so do the group's concerts in this room. The mural is "n' roll. An impressive light show creates an aura of mystery and excitement, and Kansas members perform with intensity and perfection that leave their audience
All of these elements delighted the
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overflow crowd at Kansas City's Municipal Auditorium Friday night, people who came to see the group whose popularity seems to know no bounds.
Kansas' emphasis on this tour appears to be its new album, "Point of Knowledge Return." The group played eight of the album's 10 songs, including the hit title cut and the so-too-released single, "Dust in the Wind."
KANSAS EXCITTED THE audience early and never let it down. The group was intense at the start of the concert, and appeared even more so at the end.
THE MUSIC was perfect. The group seemed as enthulastic about playing its old songs, but it wasn't as bad.
And it was a good time. Indeed, there seemed to be little choice in the matter: Kansas put on a show that was full of surprises, with everything from bright explosions to smoke to mirrored balls—and, of course, the music.
Some of the best spots occurred when the group dipped back to grab a number from one of its first albums. Particularly impressive were "Icarus-Borne on Wings of Steel" and "Child of Innocence"—both from the "Masque" album.
THE CROWD seemed to enjoy most, however, the four songs from the double-platinum album, "Leftoverture," the album of Kansas into national prominence.
Kansas' big hit, "Carry on Wayward Son," also from "Lovertoverture," was featured on the first encore and was high-energy for a crowd and neon lights behind drummer Phil Ehart.
Kansas responded to the crowd's enthusiasm more directly than the group had in two previous stops in Kansas City. Members of the group who before had remained in their places grabbed portable mikes five or six times to front stage.
Rock fans from around the country have taken their time, however, understanding that they normally be compared with other groups. And all of them Kansas music is distinct and that the group
DISCOVER MODERN DANCE AN ART FORM CREATED BY 20TH CENTURY AMERICANS
THE STYLE that sets Kansas apart from other groups never has been much of a surprise in fans in this area. After all, they were known for their charm, and the group was formed about six years ago.
BILL EVANS EXPLAINS MODERN DANCE
"Choreography—Motional and Emotional Approaches: A Lecture/Demonstration" 7:30 pm Thursday, Dec.1
"A History of Dance" 3:00 Friday, Dec.2
Both presentations will be given by Bill Evans in the Dance Studio in Robinson Gymnasium—Admission is Free.
Evans is nationally famed as a dancer who speaks eloquently on dance.
Crawler, the opening act Friday night, showed it is going to have to get much better to approach Kansas' success. The dancing, showing, boo-sharing and flipping-the-birthday cards have been entertaining, but they did little for the music, which was boring and repetitive.
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