Embracing Rhythm and Harmony: Exploring Ancient Infinity Orchestra’s 2025 Album “It’s Always about Love”
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Ancient Infinity Orchestra, a vibrant alliance of 15 jubilant jazz musicians headed by double-bassist maestro and composer, Ozzy Moysey, calls Leeds, Northern England their creative sanctuary. This city’s dynamic jazz scene, known for its community-focus and innovative jazz streams, echoes in the lavish, harmonic tunes of Ancient Infinity Orchestra’s album: “It’s Always About Love”. The ensemble fuses their musical prowess to weave together uplifting melodies, rooted in community-based music making, to create auditory art that’s both cathartic and rejuvenating.
From the familiar resonance of saxophones, and the dulcet tones of clarinets, to the rich chords of the piano, and rhythmic pulsations of the drum kit, this spiritual jazz troupe pulls together an array of soundscapes. Their musical collection even extends to featuring the harmonic harp, a charming mandolin and inviting string instruments like the violin, viola and cello, alongside whimsical wind instruments like flutes and the oboe. The ensemble’s spirit of unity extends to its casual use of percussion instruments like bells and shakers which populate the ensemble’s recording and performance sites, bringing a touch of spontaneity to their orchestration.
This unique composition helps sculpt a distinctive sound for Ancient Infinity Orchestra. One that oscillates between grandiosity and coziness, celestial and terrestrial, remains anchored in collective purpose while offering an unending spectrum of auditory experiences. They intertwine the essence of folk, jazz, and classical music traditions, converging them into tunes that serve as a platform for each member to express their individualistic musical style.
Ancient Infinity Orchestra’s melodies, infused with love, resonate with a vision to foster collective fulfillment through their musical offerings. They establish a sense of interconnectedness, suggesting that the heartfelt emotions poured into their music, permeates beyond the band, reaching out and touching the listeners. Being likened to other improvisational musical groups like Chicago Underground Duo and Mosaic, they offer a similar enriching auditory experience that extends beyond the confinements of mainstream music.
“The album exists as a vessel,” articulates the band’s bandleader, “a medium for my companions to find musical satisfaction.” A testament to the ensemble’s dynamic approach, they show that their music is not just about harmonious tunes. It’s also about love and togetherness, a sentiment that echoes with the profound contribution of other musicians like Steve Coleman and the Five Elements. Having resonated with the hearts of listeners, Ancient Infinity Orchestra’s “It’s Always about Love” is a testament to their artistic depth, and zeal.
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