In-Flight Safety @ CMW 2007

Background/Composition: The Doves meets the Stars meets, oh, lets say Pilot Speed. Lovely layered, melodic pop songs with an unmistakable Maritime feel.

Grade: 86

Comment: In-Flight Safety are just another band trying to steal Toronto and Montreal's thunder. Halifax has been brewing up bands for as long as any other of these music-minded cities, but with the recent influx of cool "it" bands coming over from there, In-Flight Safety are in very good company.

Achievement of Rock 'n' Roll Expectations
80-100: Exceeds skill and knowledge expectations, i.e. rocked us so hard we peed our pants.
70-79: Achieves required skills and knowledge. Meets rock 'n' roll standard.
60-69: Demonstrates some skills. Approaches rock 'n' roll standard.
50-59: Demonstrates some required skills and knowledge in a limited way.
00-50: Has not demonstrated required skills or knowledge.

Learning Skills: E=Excellent, G=Good, S=Satisfactory, N=Sad Really

Oral And Visual Communication
Eye Contact: G
Pronounciation: E
Stage Presence: G
Stage Banter: G
Image: G
Appearance: G
Use Of Stage: G

Strengths/Weaknesses/NextStep: In-Flight Safety have definitely found their comfort zone being onstage as they look completely at home playing their lush atmospheric tunes.

Musical Analysis
Level Of Participation: E
Problem Solving: G
Teamwork: E
Work Habits: E
Organization: G
Audience Participation: G
Sound: E
Composition: E
Songs: E

Strengths/Weaknesses/NextStep: They covered The Cure and had a member from Raising the Fawn hitting a tambourine. What else could you want?

Other Skills And Areas Of Interest
Charisma: E
Problem Solving: G
Teamwork: E
Sexiness: E
Haircut: E
Indie Rock Footwear: E
Nods To Disposible Fashion: E
Cool Equipment: E
Level Of Inebriation: G
Actual Ability: E

Strengths/Weaknesses/NextStep: After touring with Stars and Broken Social Scene, In-Flight Safety have certainly gotten their feet wet and seem to be getting ready for taking that step out on their own. The Halifax Horde is growing and In-Flight Safety belong at the frontlines, leading the invasion.