The Daily Collegian Wednesday, Sept. 11, 1985—15 Wham! is more than just a teeny-bop band By DIANE D. DIPIERO voice throwing out reasons why it’s onstage, which consequently rubbed Collegian Arts Writer better to do your own thing than be off on the audience. unhappy in your job (“I’m never Opening the triple bill concert was $2 off any Large I don’t often admit that two of the gonna work, get down in the dirt/I Katrina and the Waves. Lead singer The Daily Collegian five concerts I've been to were per- -choose to cruise”) and a moving Katrina Leskanich has a powerful formed by Shaun Cassidy and Rick version of ‘‘Careless Whisper.” stage presence: She’s cheerful and 3-item or more pizza Wednesday, Sept. 11, 1985 Springfield. And when I divulged the WHam! also performed a couple of funny, and she can belt out a tune like arts songs that might be business. “(Every Night I) fact that I was going to see Wham! in new included on nobody’s Philadelphia’s Veteran’s Stadium the band’s next album. Of course, Rock Myself to Sleep” and “Walking one coupon per pizza last Sunday, people decided I’d never Michael’s lyrics have never been that on Sunshine” were sensational num- rise above the teeny-bopper-pop mu- profound. But he seems to have gone bers. Unfortunately, all of the other sic level. Actually, the Wham! con- for all-out corniness in the new song, songs seemed to fade into one drawn- | M985 Domino's Pizza Inc cert (along with Chaka Khan and “Where Did Your Heart Go?,” which tune. The audience seemed more North: 237-1414 out Sun-Thurs. 11:00-2:00a.m. Famous artist Altman will exhibit Katrina and the Waves) proved to be comes equipped with lines such as, receptive to Katrina’s monologues j Expires 9/13/85 Hours: 1104 N. Atherton more than a mindless musical en- “Did you lose it in the rain/Or down than to the band’s music. (“Listen to j Fri.-Sat. 11:00-3:00a.m. Heads star in a quirky movie deavor. in Mexico.” Auntie Katrina,” she told the swarm Cus,omer pays app,icable sales ,ax 234-5655 | Limited delivery area South: baggy pants. He’s the most intriguing character of gallery Wham! composed of singer Because Michael’s voice was in fine of people crowding the field, “every- By JILL S. KOSKO and his unique works at local 421 Rear E. Beaver group. Watching Byrne, you get the feeling he’s on George Michael and sometime-gui- form and because he always seemed body take three steps back, or these I Our drivers carry less than $2O Collegian Arts Writer the develop.") j some inaccessible plane of thought, like'he’s caught in tarist Andrew Ridgeley, accompa- so wrapped up in his songs not to girls up here will never I By JOAN MORYKIN hied by a trio of horn players, a mention the fact that he’s so darn Chaka Khan filled the gap between They’re an interesting bunch all right. the Twilight Zone. . . especial- Collefclan Arts Writer drummer, a bassist and three back- cute —he was able to get away with Katrina and the Waves and Wham! The Talking Heads are the subject of Stop Making Equally appealingare the other members, attractive, up singers follow in the tradition of the cornball lines. For the most part, It’s fairly easy at a live concert to tell Sense, directed by Jonathan Demme which ly Tina Weymouth on bass and vocals. An the film The etchings and lithographs of appealing to younger gen- the music was crisp and entertaining, if a singer really has a good voice, footage from their 1984 concert tour. It’s a long-haired blonde, she has her own indescribable, bands the presents local artist Harold Altman will be singing, The back-up singers and musicians, and Khan had no trouble passing the surprisingly unpretentious and understated look at one down-to-earth charm that perfectly offsets the remov- There’s a lot of a lot featured tomorrow at the Douglas dancing an exorbitant amount although they often looked rather test. Her medley of Rufus and Chaka today’s talented musical groups. This is no ed nature of Byrne. She continually wears an express- of and of most Albert Gallery for its premiere Fall of shaking of certain body parts. bored and lethargic on stage, sounded hits, including “Tell Me Something Duran Duran video there’s no splashyvisual effects, ion on her face that seems to say, “I don t know what having a presentation. ", In the band's opening number, Mi- very good. The band’s second encore Good,” and a new release, “I Am slick direction or'sexy close-up shots of group mem- drugs these people are doing, but we’re sure Art historian George Mauner has chael, clad in tight black denims and number (they had three), Chic’s Woman / I Am a Backbone,” were leering into the screen. In fact, the The Talking good time here. , , bers band described Altman as,“technically ad- black fringed jacket (unbuttoned, of “Good Times,’’ had a great beat that flawless. In “I Feel for You” and Heads members seem unconscious of the cameras Chris Frantz and Jerry Harrison, the other core Worrell, Alex venturous, while his subject matter course), strutted onto the stage with kept the audience dancing around, “Through the Fire,” Khan and her upon them. They don’t concern themselves with im- members, are complemented by Berme limited; Adding excellent backing has remained intentionally Iwo black male dancers. Their moves despite the extreme heat. two female back-up singers cranked pressing or flattering the audience, and instead, con- Weir, and Steve Scales. meticulous and pre- and ten-minute, vocals and a lot of spice to the band are Lynn Ma ry his technique is Were upbeat and quite good, but after The real occupation of Andrew out in full force, her centrate on performing and having a good time. cise, while his settings are sensuous of The Beatles’ “We - Michael’s occasional- Ridgeley in this group is as yet un- funky version a good timethey do.At leastyou think so and Ednah Holt. Judging from their enthusiasm, they five minutes of And have and often undefined.” ly cocky, look-at-me gyrations, the known. He moved around the stage Can Work It Out” captivated the sometimes you’re not sure what they’re doing.Like the seem to be enjoying themselves more than anyone on Altman, a Lemont resident and number began to resemble a male mouthing the words to the songs, then audience. modern art you see in museums, their actions are the stage. has ex- the sets and lighting are two of the most interesting former University professor, stripper routine. he came to the front and strummed a She also made points with strange and probably mean something, but what, The a the United States • stopped singingfor of the show. A large, three-part screen behind hibited throughout After that, the concert took on a few chords. Occasionally, they even crowd when she you’re not sure. aspects His works have been grabbed the fire hose camera the band flashes pictures and words with no apparent and Europe. more carefree tone as Wham! broke let him croon a few “oohs” or “la-la- few minutes, For instance, the movie opens with the included in many museum collec- offstage and brought sighs of relief singerDavid connection. Because most of the sets and outfits are into a peppy version of “Everything las” into the microphone. Other than focused on the whiteKed sneakers of lead tions, including the Museum of Mod- that, he seemed to be there to an- from lots of overheated fans. alone. sets down muted shades of black and white, the screens are the She Wants.” The group played seve- Byrne as he walks on to the stage, He ern Art, New York City, the San Big nounce a few of the songs and to The stadium was about three-quar- “Hi,” he says. “I have a tape I main source of color in the performance. Shadows are ral songs from its Make It album a tune box beside him. Francisco Museum of Art, and the record, Fan- provide Michael with some compan- ters full, and the audience seemed proceeds to turn on the box and play manipulated and used to their full advantage, creating and three from its first want to play.” He Art Institute of Chicago. Abroad, tastic. Highlights were a cover of ionship during the concert. At any energetic through the hot, sticky along an acoustic guitar. Behind him, the backstage eerie effects on the faces of band members and black on Altman’s drawings have been housed “I’m Just a Love Machine,” “Wham rate, those two fellows, along with the weather. The fans were responsive to
to even a silhouettes. . lies fully exposed the audience not , , in such museums as The Victoria and player, seem to a lot of fun each band; unfortunately, immedi- cartons, and other Varied in style and presentation, the songs keep the Rap,” featuring Michael’s powerful bass have backdrop exists to hide the ladders Albert Museum ofLondon; the Biblio- ately after Khan’s outstanding per- paraphenalia scattered about. film moving. Byrne’s voice is just as unpredictable as and growls, but theque Nationale of Paris; the Mu- formance, fans startled yelling, “We One by one, the group members emerge. While the his actions —it wavers, soars, yelps Israel; Both guys and girls always one songreally standsout as seum of Modern Art, Haifa want Wham!” group plays, the stage crew openly comes and goes, it’s interesting. No in to front of the stage, and each is uniquely and the Royal Museum of Fine Arts flpcked the bringing additional sets on the stage and adjustingthe being better than the others, but were carried off Byrne in Copenhagen. I both guys and girls lowers, an which presented, often with humor. The picture of WHAM sound. Finally, the backdrop act nor can the The mayor of Paris presented Alt- the field to be treated for heat exhaus- magically completes the transformation of a bare his huge suit can’t fail to makeyou smile, who survived audience at a song s end, man with the prestigious silver medal tion. A lot of the girls stage into an arena for the group’s talents. time he yells to a cheering bellowing, “George, I any questions? of the Ville de Paris this year at the could be heard Throughout the show, the group performs the unusu- “Thank you. Are there your body,” and “Andrew, I film isn’t designed to package the opening of his exhibit at the Trianon want al antics for which it’s well-known. At one point, the Obviously, the your buns,” and lamenting over group a product that could be marketed towards de Bagatelle. want stage looks like an aerobics workout as the whole front into major portion of Altman’s lat- the fact that Brooke Shields was boppin’, top 40 audience. The group s intrigue is an The BUSINESS STUDENT COUNCIL line of musicians jogs in place. Byrne then proceeds to the George doesn t need dress-up est collection is composed ofscenes of backstage waiting to meet run around the stage a few times. inherent characteristic that Park, However, audience as a New York City’s Central and >W | *' Michael. the As expected, Byrne is the main instigator of the effects to draw adherents. Though probably too weird film seldom also includes several prints of Pari- whole seemed to be just as interested weird happenings. He shakes and stumbles and hits to appealto conservative music lovers, the ...... -...•.•^111-' the blue to please the true fans. Thosewith sian parks. His works were presented in the good music as it was in forehead; dances with two back-up drags and won’tfail SS-Uj*"* himself on the he at the Art Expo in New York City in * running shorts Michael donned at the MEETING Sometimes he looks even an inkling of interest in the group will leave with ORGANIZATIONAL singers; he dances with a lamp. April, and the New York City market end of the show. you .. ;.j»* any normal Joe Shmoe you’d meet in the street, an even greater appreciation of the it s talent. If ~r like four dollar has been “devouring” the Central At times Whaml’s antics seemed while other times he looks like he’s from another can’t see the Talking Heads in concert, a at Scenes, Douglas Albert said. .. . some spon- ... , were movie ticket is a lot cheaper, and you 11 still get frank Park „ contrived, but there planet, with his slicked-back hair, horn-rimmed glass- Douglas Albert Gallery’s exhi- Central Park South is but one of the many works by Harold Altman to be Michael at one wide shoulders insights into this inventive band. The Albert taneous moments. Wednesday, Sept. 11th es and ridicuously gigantic suit with of “Harold Altman: The Com- displayed and sold, beginning this Thursday, at the Douglas Gallery, or six carnations into Tonight bition who lives and works In point threw five plete 1985 Collection of Etchings and Altman is a world famous graphic artist and print maker different areas of the field which Lithographs” will premiere between Lemont. The former University professor has had his work exhibited at many mass hysteria, to say the 7:00 PM HUB Assembly Room and Metropolitan brought 6:30 and 10p.m. tomorrow evening at prestigious galleries, Including the Museum of Modem Art least. When someone tossed a teddy 107 McAllister Alley. Museum of Art. bear onto the stage during “Every- , thing She Wants,” he turned to the i stuffed animal and continued singing, *Sign up for - even think that I Boogie Boys top ,rv “My God! I don’t flUl love you.” Contrived or not, Michael chairperson positions WPSU lists Top 20 91 chart and Ridgeley seemed to care about committee Jam the performance they were giving The following records make lip 11. “Her Head’s Revolving” -The The following records make up The main members of Wham! (that Is, the “cute” George Michael and Andrew and about the people who were re- WPSU’s Top 20 for the week ending Three O’clock WPSU’s Jam 91 top 10. Due to prob- Ridgeley) get close on the cover of their second LP. ceivmg it. Sept. 11, 1985. Due to problems with 12. “GO!” Tones on Tail lems with the station’s transmitter, the station’s transmitter, there will 13. “The Queen and the Soldier” the Jam top ten songs will not be Vega tonight. be no top twenty countdown this Suzanne played • • week. 14. “Surfin’ Dead” (from Return of 1. “Fly Girl” Boogie Boys ( cinemettTj Soundtrack) The Show" Doug E. Fresh ; . 1. “Perfect Kiss” New Order the Living Dead 2. “The t mmnr.YiUMmv • 2. “ Just Another Night” Trans- Cramps 3. “Object of My Desire” Star- lator 15. “Let’s TalkAbout God”- Turn- point 3. “Can’t Ignore the Train” 10,- ing Curious 4. “Shout” Tears For Fears 000 Maniacs 16. “She Sells Sanctuary” The 5. “Trapped” Cl. Abrams CINEMA r ) 237-7637 16 H«ltfr 4. “My Wife and MyDead Wife” Cult 6. “I Miss You” Klymaxx Nina TheTalking Heada In Robyn Hitchcock 17. “Universal Radio” Ha- 7. “I’m Leaving Baby" Con- A Film by Jonathan Demme ‘ 5. “Driver 8” R.E.M. gen Funkshun STOP MAKING SENSE The NIGHTLY: 7:45,9:45 6. “Internationalists” Style 18. “Couldn’t Get Ahead” 8. “Confusion" The Aleem WED.: 1:45, 3:45, 5:45, 7:45, 9:45 Council Fall 9. “Girl, If I Take You Home” Love” Ministry Michael J. Fox in the Talking Heads’ 7. “Punker-AMA” Meatmen 19. “Nature of Full Force TO THE FUTURE (po, Drummer Chris Frantz and singer David Byrne are obscured by shadows BACK 8:00,10:00 In 8. “Take Our Test” Minutemen 20. “Bonzo Goes to Bitburg” The 10. “Oh Sheila” Ready for The NIGHTLY: Sense. The movie highlights such hits as “Psycho Killer” and “Once a Lifetime.” WED.: 2:00, 4:00, 6:00, 8:00, 10:00 10. “Ephemeral” The Lucy Show Ramones World HUB concert reflects spontaneity of Hipsters' songcraft in played out the song would still get By PAT GRANDJEAN straightforward. All of the tension his performance is found in a singing better.” The growth is part of an Collegian Arts Writer audi- style that straddles the border be- interactive process with the the kind tween anger and pathos and the atti- ence. Sairs claimed that “Someone True creative endeavor at you duringa point imagination, humor, tude he presents to the audience, will make a face that involves song, and you can figure that you courage, little or no reliance on pre- Sairs considers himself an evangelist in a songs something right and reevaluate vailing styles or trends —is a rarity for social action, a vehicle for did that are essentially didactic. As he for the future.” these davs adjec- . . a .... and fixes “Eclectic” is conservative , , „ holds himself taut group of indi- sings,B he But there’s one local audience in his sights so reso- tive to apply to the Hipster oeuvre. level of creative the viduals whose that the overall effect is of Monday night’s appearance show- thought and action is without equal. just broad the band’s influ- beJ ® down. He contrasts cased how Who are they? Why, it s those brave with the other members of ences have been. “Restless” could be s stro gly souls who dance to the Hipster' band Guitarist/second vocalist their version of a Devo song. It is are found a music. Whether they seems the picture of ease as every bit as jerky and ominous as its Plaza or in the McEwen Brewery,- at Fisher moves between guitar and Casio- lyrics imply it should be, thanks to HUB Ballroom (as they were on harmonies, while the martial percussion and eerie key- individualistic tQne Qr throws in Monday nightl. these Anolik and bassist board runs. “Not Too Many People flexibility and drummer Irwin groupies exhibit a Jerry Del Rosso inhabit a plane with Care,” a social character study of carefree abandon from whicheven for company, sorts, is a odd amalgam of dispirited like David QnJy their instruments formidable contortionists spontaneity is generated primarily lyrics within a fiery musical frame. could learn. Byrne and Michael Stipe tbrougb the songs themselves, all of “True Motives of the Heart” begins When it comes to creativity, the which are shaped and modified in the as a folk song, incorporating cymbals finally Hipsters themselves are no slouches. course ofperformance. “We want our and high ringing guitar lines, of them is given to excessive philosophies concerning stage- breaking down into a driving number PEE-WEE’S BIG ADVENTURE<«> None tbeir wah-wah NIGHTLY: 7:45, 9:45 onstage tomfoolery. They save their and other facets of the art of with tricky bass lines and WED.: 1:45, 3:45, 5:45, 7:45,9:45 crafti moved from song contortions for the songs themselves, being a Hipster, flourishes. As they (as are song they evoked a whole panora- J. Fox which seem to be derived the . to each to Michael real iy prefer hold history, the TEEN WOLF (PO) songs Dream Syndicate or ,. ma of rock ’n’ roll from best of the sQng fr of me Sairs said. NIGHTLY: 8:00, 10:00 t in J/ Everly Brothers to the Sex Pistols 2:00, 4:00, 6:00, 8:00,10:00 Velvet Underground) from „ WED.: ‘-j)® An act would distractattention from back again. Sometimes, it seems "kitchen sink school of composition > subtle, and tbem It s better to be more a panorama contained and arrangement. running up, as if such is Hilbert put on their own show for the Hipsters In the HUB Ballroom, There’s only so much within each individual song. (Loft to rlght)Chris Romley, Bill Furtkevic and Paul each number, one '342-1818 In the course of s hding across, or diving off the stage McEwen claimed, “I’ve always complex rhythm j are family men with full- routinely hears one can do feei more passionately idea of juxtaposing things, and 20, Monday’s concert was held to cuit.” Sairs, McEwen and Anolik McEwen are Chevy Chase In: changes provided by liked the to drinking would ultimately like National Lampoon’s shifts and tempo a b out what I write than three-quar- creating paradoxes. As the band mark the end of a six and a halfyear fundamentally opposed time jobs. They a particularly melodic rhythm sec- jers 0f (be guys writing teen-age love drugs; for Sairs that has meant more time to concentrate on enhanc- EUROPEAN VACATION