Cannon
Elastic, 2024
9/10
The bassist and composer Dan Fortin makes for an avant-garde experience, where some esteemed guests help illuminate his atypical pop vision.
“Uh Hundred” opens the listen with David Occhipinti’s warm guitar alongside Fortin’s cozy bass and inviting synth for the intriguing start, and “Act II” follows with Philippe Melanson's well timed e-drums that complement the playful bass, synth and field recordings.
Landing in the middle, “Aplomb” Chris Donnelly’s diverse piano amid Fortin’s strategic electric bass makes an impression, while “Palms” features Yunjin Claire Lee’s synth and Fabio Ragnelli’s drums alongside the cozy bass strumming and an atypical, sci-fi mood that’s mysterious.
Deeper still, “Question Song” showcases Madeleine Ertel’s well timed trumpet before the glitchy and manipulated baritone guitar and synth enters, and “Sparkwood” exits with Thom Gill’s guitar, piano, whistling adding to the dreamy textures and lush finish.
A highly diverse outing that’s as eccentric as it is charming, the large amount of guests ensure an enlightening and colorful listening experience.
Travels well with: Christopher Whitley- almost as soft as silence; India Gailey- Butterfly Lightning Shakes The Earth