All I can say is “True Modern Art”

That is my one line review of the Blue Man Group. As you may know, Helen gave me tickets to this show for my birthday. It was on Monday night in the Delta Center. Becki was not too interested in going so I took Jairus. The seats where excellent on the floor on the 17th row. We would have been at about half court in the middle of the court if the Jazz had been playing. We could see the actual people better in real life than by watching the big screens. It was awsome. Here are a few observations from the show.

1) They do an excellent job of mixing modern media. They use all kinds of high tech stuff in the show. The lighting and effects are amazing. They have 3 big screens and many small LCD type screens all over the stage. They use video and audio together to make a complete experience. They even have what they call a MobKast that uses text messaging on the phone to include the audience. It was fun to feel involved in the show and the group also asks everyone to participate in several parts of the show.

2) It has a little of everything. It was funny of course. The blue men are silly, stupid, naive, smart, energetic, artistic, musical and wise all in one. The music was great and it was fun to see them play all their crazy instruments. But the show also has a serious side. Most of the songs had deep messages that relate to society today and tried to teach everyone something. They covered subjects like self-image, corporate life, finding yourself, being unique, saving the environment and finding happiness in our modern world.

3) It was very “stylized” in that there was a visual theme to the entire show. They stayed true to the stick man theme. Their music was consistent and high energy. Also all the screens often matched up with various colors and images. During the big guitar solo all 20 of the screens on stage showed fire burning for example.

4) Did I mention the music. It was loud (too loud). But all of it was great. The musicians where all amazing and the man and woman singers were great. And the blue men did their part to amaze and entertain.


With all those reasons, that is why I call this modern art. It has visual and audio. It has participation both physically and mentally. It makes you think and laugh. I totally enjoyed the show and would love to see them again sometime. Thanks Helen!