A stage ensconced in white fur (not velvet, George Costanza fans) was actually the perfect setting for Beach House's reverb-drenched fuzz-pop. After a nervy start (although stage banter was at a premium anyway), Alex Scally and Victoria Legrand's guitar and organ duo, augmented by a drummer, hit their stride with a set heavy on tunes from new album Teen Dream.
Thankfully, the immediacy of the album wasn't lost in the live arena. The songs floated out of the speakers, like a cool breeze breaking the oppresive summerish heat of the venue, the glacial presence of the band - though at times seemingly disconnected from the audience - soothed the senses. Victoria Legrand's voice is a startlingly low register sound, but it's a lovely counterpoint to some of the sharper organ and guitar parts in the mix.
Although it was a touch early for Valentine's Day, some of the songs would be well suited for an initmate couples waltz around a room. A small part of Glasgow was left swooning on a Wednesday night.
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