2ft high-Planets (Review) The Pitz Milton Keynes 25 Apr 08

Eyelash were finished by 10 which gave 2ft High 15mins to set up. The crowd loved these young lads and from the start to the finish the crowd cheered. Their sound ranged from Ska to Black Metal, from Rock to Hip Hop but mostly it rested on what I thought was a Black Metal kinda sound. It might be easier to call their set a Rock alternative experience. Although Coldplay are considered Rock alternative, their sound is heavier than Coldplay. On Friday they announced their new name and presented to the crowd the new bass player Simon. Although I preferred their moments of Ska which wasn't many, I can see why the crowd liked these guys. During and after the show there was merchandise onsale. I did get an interview with 2ft High (Planets). So here's what i've learned

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2ft High interview
In 2003 the band formed with Ben (guitarist) Fred (Singer) Paul (Bass) and Ivan (drums) but two months ago paul was replaced by Simon on bass . I asked them about their new band name (Planets) seeing as though that's the name they will be now known. Simon said "whilst very drunk" he came up with the name. The reason for the name they said has something to do with escapism and that we all as individuals are like planets, having unmeasurable depths. They write all songs as a single unit. They said If they sound like anyone its 'Refused' and the easiest way to describe their music is 'Alternative Rock'. Between the band at the moment their listening to the likes of: Rage, Refuse, Muse, Radiohead, Circa Survive and Ghost of a Thousand. I asked them what inspires them to write and perform, they said it just feels right doing what they're doing. If they could record an album with anyone (alive or dead) it would have to be with the Beatles, Hendrix or Eric Clapton. I asked who was the craziest in the band, they laughed saying "they were all crazy, although Simon probably has the edge because of his urge to get naked now and again, literally anywhere". Do you have any bad habits I asked, they said "they'd like to cut down a bit on smoking, drinking and the old ganga'" oh and just for kicks either Ben or Simon, probably Simon likes to fart in his hand and throw it in people's face. Their most proud of their album which they recorded and mixed themselves, Simon wanted to mention that he was most proud of single handedly winning the pee-wee football tournament when he was a kid. Their Album 'Lost in our own time' is available from their website: www.2fthigh.co.uk. They can also be found on myspace and you tube.

Upcoming Planets gigs
May 15th - Battle of the bands @ The Castle Tavern, Luton
May 16th - Supporting Krakajak @ The Pitz, Woughton
May 23rd - Aptly Named @ The County Arms, New Bradwell


Comments from the Pitz crowd
Most amazing girl band i've ever seen and the fittest (Dan on Vindiction)

Vindiction are excellent, really good with the crowd (Kat Obrien)

Awesome night, worth the money I paid (Joshy Gizzle)

Good, bad, definite go and see (Juan Pablo Santos)

I thought 2ft High were absolutely amazing, they blew the stage away. Vindiction were great I liked the bands ability to sound like Thrice (Lorna Quelch)

I've seen 2ft High before but this has to be the best gig of them all (Hannah Gillan)

Looking forward to seeing 2ft High, i've heard their good (Perry, before the gig had started)

Yeh pretty good, their a very tight little unit (Perry, after gig had finished)