Illusion Machine by Bret Higgins' Atlas Revolt
Picking up from where the band left off with their 2015 debut CD on John Zorn's Tzadik Records, Bret Higgins’ Atlas Revolt digs deeper, refining a collaborative sound which draws upon film music, desert blues, psychedelia, Balkan, and Central and South American music. On their sophomore recording Illusion Machine, the usual line-up adds sixth man of the year, virtuoso Columbian percussionist Juan Carlos Medrano to the fold, elevating the overall sound into a darker and more orchestral version of itself. The music on Illusion Machine is overflowing with exciting rhythms, searing guitar work and beautiful melodies, performed by an incredible group.
Tracklist
| 1. | Shadowboxing | 5:14 |
| 2. | Hunter | 5:19 |
| 3. | Last Man Standing | 4:41 |
| 4. | Euculipsa | 4:07 |
| 5. | Astral Soul Shake | 4:39 |
| 6. | Sun Gazers | 5:57 |
| 7. | Stero | 5:40 |
| 8. | Illusion Machine | 4:19 |
| 9. | Zebop | 5:02 |
| 10. | Moon Catchers | 3:50 |
Credits
Bret Higgins - Double Bass
Aleksandar Gajic - Violin
Robbie Grunwald - Electric Piano and Organ
Tom Juhas - Electric Guitar
Juan Carlos Medrano - Percussion
Joshua Van Tassel - Drums
Recorded and Edited by - Jeremy Darby at Canterbury Music Company, Toronto
Additional Editing by - David Hermiston at Woodbine Studio, Toronto
Mixed by - Justin Phelps at Hallowed Halls, Portland, Oregon
Mastered by - David Travers-Smith
Artwork and Design by - Asli Alin www.aslialin.com
Produced by - Bret Higgins
All music composed by Bret Higgins (SOCAN)
License
All rights reserved.Tags
Atlas Revolt is the brainchild of Toronto bassist Bret Higgins and created as a vehicle for his original instrumental compositions. Formed in 2013 the group explores genre defying instrumental music that draws inspiration largely from film scores, jazz, orchestral, pop, rock, and elements of Eastern European and South American music.
Their first CD was released on John Zorn's Tzadik Records.