The album is an intriguing and attention-holding programmed collage of substantive ensemble pieces, interspersed by short sonic interludes of spoken “scraps of found audio”, electronica and historical references.
The dominant voices are Richardson’s powerful, sustained sax layered with programmed keyboards, driven by a maelstrom of drumming from Cory Fonville, best known for his work with Christian Scott. The Birth of Us lays down the repeated, heavy anthemic style for the headline songs, with thunderous propulsion, punctuating sustained, shifting synths.
Trap throws in a whole array of filthy beats, while a synth fest dominates Photo Copy. That’s not to say there are no reflective moments, which I feel are often missing from Kamasi or Scott’s work, so Sunrays casts cooler light, with piercing sax over a calmer but constantly shuffling beat. Other voices are showcased, with multi-tracked strings, over-driven guitar and emotive vocals.
An imposing
and exciting statement emerges from this busy and sometimes over-produced
symphony of modern times - watch for more focused future visions from where
this came from!
Chris K
Recorded July 2019/September 2020, releases March 12, 2021.
Logan Richardson (alto sax, piano, keys, synths); Igor Osypov (electric, acoustic guitars), Peter Schlamb (vibes, keys, key bass); Dominique Sanders (bass, key bass, production); Ryan J. Lee (drums, bass); Corey Fonville (drums); Laura Taglialatela (vocals); Ezgi Karakus (strings).
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