I was in the DJ booth most of last night, so I couldn't take inventory as to who was at the Secret Society of the Sonic Six/Ming & Ping/Avenue D show at the Key Club. The show was actually very crowded, so my guess is that a lot of people now realize why I keep mentioning Ming & Ping on this here site. For those who were not in attendance, you missed out on a very special night. No, I'm not talking about the chance to dance to an eight minute epic reworking of White Stripes' single "Blue Orchid." Nor am I talking about the party-topping white label remix of Cutting Crew's "I Just Died In Your Arms Tonight" (oh, yeah, I am not above trance versions of 1980s ballads). Simply put, you really need to see Ming & Ping.
I try to avoid using terms like "brilliant" and "genius" when describing shows because both are overused and, frankly, rarely actually apply to the performance at hand. Ming & Ping, though, I would describe in both terms. Please do not call the hyperbole police. I can't tell you what actually comprises the Ming & Ping experience. If I did, it would really ruin all of the fun of being in the audience for the first time and shouting to your friend, "Dude, I totally get it now!"
I hope Ming & Ping play LA again soon. When that time comes, or when the synthpop twins hit your hometown, do yourself a favor and line up early so that you can get right up to the front of the stage.