Time Was Messed With at Barba Negra

The Gathering delivered a powerful performance at Barba Negra, showcasing their musical prowess with a setlist that included "Probably Built in the Fifties" and "Mandylion."

Anneke's vocal performance was particularly noted, with the review highlighting her ability to perfectly embody the demands of songs like "Probably Built in the Fifties" and the band's biggest hit, "Leaves." The latter song, which introduced a then-23-year-old Anneke in its music video, was celebrated.

A standout moment was the rendition of "Strange Machines," which the review described as a "real time travel" piece that "almost lifted and blew apart" the Barba Negra stage. The performance evoked a sense of journeying through centuries.

The review expresses a strong desire for the band to revisit their later "spherical masterpieces" such as "Nighttime Birds" and "Home." These albums are noted for their numerous sonic and rhythmic parallels, yet each is considered a brilliant work in its own right. The hope is that The Gathering will return to perform these works, ideally without long intervals between visits and maintaining their current, well-established, friendly, and highly professional lineup.