Simon Paton (Bermingham), iplayalone (Bkk), Kota Taki (Bkk)
Schedule
Tue, 04 Nov, 2025 at 07:00 pm
UTC+07:00Location
135, 137 Lat Phrao 101 Rd, Khlong Chan, Bang Kapi District, Bangkok 10240, Bang Kapi, Thailand, Bangkok 10240 | Nana Plaza, BR
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Simon Paton - a solo expedition into the unknownAfter a short break, Simon Paton took the stage, a young bassist who offered a completely different but complementary experience with his solo performance on electric bass. Paton presented himself as a musician of wide imagination, expanding his sound palette with effects and surprising playing techniques - including using a drumstick, which is rare in the context of the electric bass.
His approach varied between deep, almost drone-like structures and frenetic passages reminiscent of Zappa, Hendrix, and the Japanese noise school.
Despite the chaotic impression, Paton's music maintained an internal order and logic, and his stage presence radiated sincerity and immediacy. His approach was not that of a "bassist searching for a song" - he was like an explorer in his own mind, seeking sounds he hadn't yet heard himself.
Perhaps his performance could have gained even more strength with an additional musician, such as a drummer, who could provide rhythmic support and open an even wider space for exploration. Paton's music already abounds with layers, contrasts, and surprises, but in dialogue with another instrument - especially percussive - the expression could ignite even further.
Throughout this concert, we were not merely listening to music but embarking on a quiet, yet profound journey with the performers. It was an encounter that required presence in the moment. Sounds came and went, leaving traces in our thoughts. Occasional glances among musicians, the murmur from the audience blending into the dynamics of the performance, restrained smiles after certain passages - all were parts of a larger picture, an evening that didn't seek to impress, but to connect.
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Where is it happening?
135, 137 Lat Phrao 101 Rd, Khlong Chan, Bang Kapi District, Bangkok 10240, Bang Kapi, Thailand, Bangkok 10240, 2991/5 ลาดพร้าว 101/3, บางกะปิ, กรุงเทพมหานคร, กรุงเทพมหานคร 10240, ประเทศไทย, Nana Plaza, ThailandEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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