Lights Of Red Island
Principal, 2021
8/10
Listen to Lights Of Red Island
An integral member of the Claudio Scolari Project, Dan Cavalca interprets the work of his full band’s record, Colors Of Red Island, and reshapes it into this highly imaginative version of IDM that borrows from alt-rock and electro-pop, too.
“Colors Of Red Island” starts the listen with keys and brass interacting with much atmosphere and hazy beauty as a charming brand of jazz and electronica meet, and “Movement Inspiration” follows with much emphasis on percussive sounds as ambience and elegance enter the melodic landscape.
Closer to the middle, “Earth Dances Explosions” flows with a light buzzing amid a stylish, cinematic approach of electronica and horns, while “Improvised Sentimental Song” offers a playful and dance friendly delivery of xylophones and bright beats. “Emotion Appearance”, another exciting track, then uses proficient drumming and fuzzy synth in its busy and dynamic execution.
Deeper still, “Infinite Silence” moves a bit more cautiously as deep male vocals and soaring, wordless female singing enter the more rock focused setting, And “Hymn Of The Inventions” exits the listen in a dreamy, meticulous and textured display of fusion nods.
If you haven’t heard the original album, there’s no need to worry that you won’t enjoy this one, so long as you appreciate creative ideas of modern classical, timeless jazz and universally enjoyable versions of pop and electronica, as Cavalca’s drumming, composing and producing skills sure are well received here.
Travels well with: Claudio Scolari Project- Cosmology; Aaron Jay Myers- Clever Machines