Song Spotlight: Void Vision's In 20 Years - (Extended Version) (a night at Substance Fest / The Belasco)

Scanning through Void Vision's Instagram (moniker for Shari Vari), I learned that "the synth queen" is a mainstay at the annual Substance Fest. This was only my second time at the festival (held at The Belasco) and first time catching the synth queen. (Last year, Void Vision played the San Francisco leg of the festival.) 

Void Vision at Substance Fest / The Belasco

I fell in love with Void Vision before they even started to play their music. Sharing the stage with Vari was long time violin collaborator, Adrina Anderson. While a quick sound check was going on, Anderson decided to fill the dead air by playing a classical tune. For those who read my blog site on a regular basis, you've probably come across me saying that I am always listening to classical radio station KUSC.  

This was my first encounter with Void Vision, but obviously not to those who have attended Substance Fest over the years. As the duo started their set, the venue was already filled up all the way to the bar. People kept on pouring in throughout the set. As for me, it was one of the only sets were I stayed for practically the full set. I skipped out on the last song (due to an trying to time things perfectly) to rush to The Chamber to catch the artist scheduled there before moving to The Chapel to get into the photo pit for the band on that stage. Would you know it, the artist at The Chamber was having technical difficulties and so I could have seen Void Vision's full set.  

Void Vision at Substance Fest / The Belasco

I will say it shouldn't be a surprise that I enjoyed Void Vision's set. Following Void Vision on Instagram are a couple favorite band's of mine: Pink Stiletto and Chalk Teeth (in fact, they were in the crowd). And rushing to the front of the stage was a fellow mainstay of the Los Angeles music scene, his phone held high to capture video of the set.

Void Vision has not released any new music since 2014's Sub Rosa album. Yes, I am really late to the party when it comes to jumping on the band wagon. From that album, the Song Spotlight goes to "In 20 Years - (Extended Version)." A song about the slow end of a loving relationship and perhaps implied in the lyrics is that the two wanted to have a child together.

Void Vision at Substance Fest / The Belasco

Was it a word you said in passing?..
..it's not supposed to be this way

If interested, you can read my review of the festival at US Rocker Music (here).