Live Review: London Grammar

For lovers of the dreamy and soft-pop melodies London Grammar are known for, it was a warm night of musical enchantment hosted in no place other than the open fields of the Fremantle Arts Centre. Fans were stoked when it was announced that the Nottingham trio would make Perth their first stop before embarking on the rest of their nation-wide tour to promote their second album, Truth Is A Beautiful Thing. Lead vocalist Hannah Reid's breath-taking vocals, with backing from guitarist Dan Rothman and drummer Dominic Major, had the audience feeling all kinds of ways, with moments of pin-drop silence in the sold-out arena. Couples were hugging each other, friends were laying out on the grass on picnic rugs, and even tears were shed.

Before the trio appeared on stage, there was an air of anticipation as the lights went out. The chit chat and murmurs in the crowd quietened down and there were a few seconds of silence before Reid's angelic voice echoed across the venue, starting the show off with Rooting For You. The audience was mesmerised as the lights slowly began to come back on. The music spoke for itself; Reid - who sounds as good live as she does on record - accompanied by Rothman and Major on the keyboard, strings and synths. Hell To The Liars and Non Believer had the crowd singing along in unison before Flickers and Hey Now, both songs a testament to the sound London Grammar have been able to perfect since their debut album was released four years ago.

It was an incredible performance. Even with the sad music they perform - music which sounds like it could drown in its own despair - hearing London Grammar live served as a reminder that music speaks to people on a personal level. Truth Is A Beautiful Thing is a profound argument that amongst the madness and ups and downs of life there can be beauty in any situation if you search for it.