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2/11/2021 0 Comments

Levitation Orchestra - illusions & Realities (Gearbox)

WHAT YOUR EARS SAY & THE COVER LOOKS LIKE

WHAT WE SAY

​The new Levitation Orchestra LP on Gearbox deserves a recommend just for the LP cover that, more than any other I've seen, conveys humanity's stark choice of whether to integrate with or continue to destroy our life support ecosystem. It just so happens that the music is a top drawer spiritual urban jazz fusion roller coaster ride with no lyrical punches pulled, as befits these tumultuous times.

WHAT THE RELEASE NOTES SAY

日本語は英語の後に続きます。 

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Levitation Orchestra presents one of the most adventurous albums to bless our ears in 2021, bringing together multiple inspirations ranging across spiritual jazz, classical, electronica, soul, spoken word, M-Base, and no-holds-barred free improvisation. With trumpeter Axel Kaner-Lidstrom (Cykada, Gary Bartz) as musical director, the collective comprises some of London's most promising young musicians, who together play in or with the likes of Alabaster de Plume, Shunaji, Nihilism, PÆN, and Nardedey. Lluis Domenech Plana on flute, James Akers on tenor saxophone, and Ayodeji Ijishakin on tenor saxophone complete the horn section, with Saskia Horton on violin, Beatriz Rola on violin, and Emma Barnaby on cello making up the strings. Rhythm is available in handfuls from Hamish Nockles-Moore on double bass and Harry Ling on drums, Maria Osuchowska on harp, and Paris Charles on guitar, with last but not least, Plumm and Dilara Aydin-Corbett on vocals. 

As a true collective, each member is vital, contributing equally to the whole in terms of playing and writing. Compositions formed out of group discussions, which in the case of Illusions & Realities, delved into childhood, stoicism, astrophysical theories, and neurological delusions, all interweaving and circling the point where truth and reality enter the realm of illusion. The result is a record which manages to channels the energy of Sun Ra's Arkestra, the spiritual ambience of Alice Coltrane, and the harmonic subtleties of Debussy, whilst ultimately producing something tantalisingly original. 

"Many In Body, One In Mind" - so reads the the final track title from Levitation Orchestra's forthcoming record Illusions & Realities. It's a statement that embodies both the album and the prime philosophy behind London's foremost powerhouse collective. The album is set for global release on October 29th via Gearbox Records. The album will be available on double vinyl LP with gatefold sleeve, CD with gatefold sleeve, and digital. Limited quantities of Japanese Edition vinyl LP and Japanese Edition CD will also be available to pre-order. 
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シカーダのトランペット奏者アクセル・ケイナー・リドストロムが率いる、今ロンドンで最も有望な若手音楽集団レヴィテーション・オーケストラが新作発表! 

ロンドンの活気あるジャズ・シーンの進化系バンド、レヴィテーション・オーケストラ。最大14名にもおよぶこの活力のある集合体のニュー・アルバム『イリュージョンズ・アンド・リアリティーズ』! オルタナなライナップ、スピリチュアルなグルーヴ、痛烈な言葉を込めた歌詞、そして極めてオリジナルな楽曲で知られる彼らは、ニュー・アルバム『イリュージョンズ・アンド・リアリティーズ』で新たなレベルへとステップ・アップしている。 

この秋、レヴィテーション・オーケストラは我々の耳を祝福する最も冒険的なアルバムを発表する。スピリチュアル・ジャズ、クラシック、エレクトロニカ、ソウル、スポークンワード、Mベース、そしてフリー・インプロヴィゼーションに至るまでの数々のインスピレーションを集めた今作。トランペット奏者のアクセル・ケイナー・リドストロム(シカーダ、マイシャ)を音楽監督に、この集団は今ロンドンで最も有望な若手ミュージシャン達によって構成されている。その一部は、ニヒリズム、シード・アンサンブル、アラバスター・デプルームといった今注目のバンドでも活動するメンバーなのだ。 

真の集合体としてどのメンバーも不可欠であり、パフォーマンスと制作の両方の面で誰もが平等に貢献している。 グループ・ディスカッションから構成を練る手法をとる彼ら。今作『イリュージョンズ・アンド・リアリティーズ』の場合は、幼少時代、ストア主義、天体物理学理論、神経学的妄想といった題材を掘り下げ、織り交ぜ、真実と現実が空想の領域に入るポイントを旋回している。その結果、サン・ラの『アルケストラ』のエネルギー、アリス・コルトレーンのスピリチュアルなムード、そしてドビュッシーの調和のとれた繊細さをうまく伝えながら、最終的には食欲をそそるオリジナルなものを生み出した作品が誕生したのだ。 

『イリュージョンズ・アンド・リアリティーズ』は、2019年のデビュー・アルバムを経たレヴィテーション・オーケストラが、セカンド・アルバムとなる今作の制作にいたる旅路を捉えたパフォーマンスなのだ。彼らが音楽的および社会的経験の多様性を、ワイルドで自由で豪華なサウンドで表した結果がこのアルバムに詰め込まれている。
  CreditsAxel Kaner-Lidstrom - Trumpet 
Lluis Domenech Plana - Flute 
James Akers - Tenor Saxophone 
Ayodeji Ijishakin - Tenor Saxophone/Keys 
Saskia Horton - Violin 
Beatriz Rola - Violin 
Emma Barnaby - Cello 
Maria Osuchowska - Harp 
Paris Charles - Guitar 
Hamish Nockles-Moore - Double Bass 
Harry Ling - Drums 
Plumm - Vocals 
Dilara Aydin-Corbett - Vocals 

Recorded at Soup Studio 
Produced by Axel Kaner-Lidstrom & David Holmes 
Engineered and Mixed by David Holmes 
Mastered by Caspar Sutton-Jones and Darrel Sheinman at Gearbox Records 

Mastered using all-valve Decca equalisation and Telefunken limiters. Lacquer discs cut on a Haeco Scully lathe with Westrex RA1700 series amps, Westrex 3DIIA cutting head. Monitored on Audio Note equipment 

Artwork by River Cousin 
Graphic design by Alan Foulkes 

We would like to thank all who have supported as so far. 
Each and every one of you has been invaluable to the continuation of our journey. Utmost to Kira Radley for her wisdom and dedication, and special mention to Roella Oloro who was instrumental in the creation of this music.​

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