The Paint Movement @ NXNE 2009

Background/ Composition:
The Paint Movement are four friends from Mississauga, Ont. plus another handful of friends they enlist for live shows. They create long, atmospheric jazz-rock songs that result in a big sound full of layers of passion.

Grade: 82

Comment:
While their music — moreso their live show — is respected, it's not anything overwhelming. This show was well done in coordination and sound, but felt too much like a frat party.

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
Pronunciation: G
Stage Presence: E
Stage Banter: S
Image: G
Appearance: G
Use Of Stage: E

Strengths/Weaknesses/Next Step:
There were a total of six musicians up on stage at the venue, and they took up almost every inch of space . Audience interaction was mostly drunken yelps and  the band asking how many more songs they should play.

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

Strengths/Weaknesses/Next Step:
The Paint Movement are good at what they do, which is creating sweeping songs to smooth vocals and getting the crowd to dance. The live show is more impressive than their recorded music, but only for the large jam band feel. They played many tracks off of Our Eurythmy as well as a new song, which sounded great.

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

Strengths/Weaknesses/Next Step:
The Paint Movement definitely looked like they were having a good time, and so was the crowd. It was great for a party, putting together a little something for everybody.