Gallery: Ratatat @ The Complex 04.06 with Despot - SLUG Magazine

Ratatat made their way to The Complex to put on an enigmatic collaboration of sound, light and visual projections on Monday night. Their musical display was accompanied by Despot, who opened up the night to roaring success.

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Ratatat made their way to The Complex to put on an enigmatic collaboration of sound, light and visual projections on Monday night. Their musical display was accompanied by Despot, who opened up the night to roaring success.

Don’t forget to check out Barnabas’ review of the show!

Photos Courtesy of Talyn Sherer

(L-R) Tyler George, Dexen Smith, Bayley Reed, Kiersten Perkins, Brennan Hunter, Yannic Kensy, Fabian Knevel, Jarem Saunders and Sean Foster all strike a pose for the camera moments before Ratatat hits the stage. Photo: Talyn Sherer

(L-R) Nate Hisamoto and Sagan Latendresse were more than thrilled to see Ratatat make an appearance in Utah. Photo: Talyn Sherer

(L-R) Leah Weisgal and Jacquenlyn Latousek smile pretty for the camera. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Despot opens up the night to an exhilarated crowd of fans. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Despot kept the energy level high throughout his set, getting the crowd fired up for Ratatat to follow. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Despot took the crowd by surprise with his relatable lyrics about the realities of our society today. Photo: Talyn Sherer

At the end of his set, Despot changed up the mood and provoked an emotional response from everyone in the venue. Photo: Talyn Sherer

One fan raises his fist while others stare in confusion at the camera. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Mike Stroud of Ratatat materializes from backstage into the roaring screams of the crowd. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Mike Stroud of Ratatat projects his sound into the eardrums of every person present at Monday night's performance. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Ratatat's Mike Stroud is more android than human, his creation of sound is unlike any other on the market today. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Evan Mast of Ratatat basks in the shades of blue on stage Monday night. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Ratatat's Evan Mast plays every instrument with extreme precision and care. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Mike Stroud of Ratatat decides to break into the keys mid-performance. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Mike Stroud of Ratatat becomes one with the red lights glowing around him. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Evan Mast of Ratatat never loses focus, regardless of the psychedelic light show that envelops the stage around him. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Under the burgundy red lights, the fans express an array of emotions. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Evan Mast is one of the two key players in the creative monster that is Ratatat. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Mike Stroud of Ratatat forgoes lyrics to instead keep the music as ambiguous as possible. Photo: Talyn Sherer

What happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object? Ratatat is what happens. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Evan Mast gets serious with his guitar while performing on Monday night. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Evan Mast of Ratatat stands in silence and overlooks his crowd of loyal followers. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Watching Ratatat perform live is more like seeing an art installation take place before your eyes with their uniquely transient music to accompany their creative visual display. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Mike Stroud of Ratatat needs not be seen but rather heard through every flick of the guitar. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Mike Stroud of Ratatat immerses himself in the lights and visual display around him. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Some fans close their eyes and soak in the tunes while others worship each note the comes bellowing out of the speakers. Photo: Talyn Sherer

An extraordinary mixup of EDM lighting with a projected screen of faces and geometric patterns made Ratatat's show a euphoric experience that is better understood by witnessing this masterpiece in person. Photo: Talyn Sherer

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