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Informed by Max D of Dolo Percussion and Matt Papich from Co La’s bar-setting work in jazz-fusion, Lifted’s breakthrough album “Trellis” reverberates with the expertly helped compositions by Jordan GCZ and Motion Graphics. Release in 2024, this album suggests a new approach to musical craftsmanship. It abandons norms, tapping the limitless potential of CDJs as instruments and setting sail on a polymetric journey underpinning the artist’s innovative prowess. The album’s production is an adventurous deviation from the norm, drifting away from the precision-oriented geographies and timelines, into a hazy psychoacoustic realm.
Lifted’s creativity crafts an evolved musical journey beginning with the psychedelic undertones of “All Right,” which later snakes through the idiosyncratic ECM-like tunes of “Open Door”, reaching the zenith in the album’s architectural soundscapes in the standout track “The Latecomer”. The closing number, “Gris Pink,” dances the listener through blissful shifts in tune that bring to mind the musical genius of artists like Tortoise and Paddy McAloon.
Playing by the rules seems to be Lifted’s last resolution as their music takes an ungrounded leap through a geodesic dome of immersive listening experiences, much in contrast with their previous compositions. The heart of Lifted’s sound lies in spontaneity – weaving together flux, fragments, and filigree into a mesmerizing tapestry of transformative harmonics. The innovative use of split strings and an eager exploration of the spaces between notes crafts diverse musical moods, crafting the listener’s sonic experience.
Frontlined by Max D and Matt Papich, their collective efforts establish a new musical direction in “Trellis”. Opting for an intriguing blend of individualistic and shared creative moments, the duo uses CDJs as their tool of choice to create a fluid and undefined blend of music that can only be described as groundbreaking. Much like the experimental works of artists like Eli Keszler and Sam Gendel which revolutionized the idea of what music could sound like, Lifted too aspires to reinvent the boundaries of the conventional musical landscape.
Arguably, “Trellis” has redefined the tone and texture of instrumental music, posing the question of whether we are on the threshold of a new genre that can be dubbed “post-jazz”. The year 2024 saw the release of this metaphoric creature that emerged from the primordial soup of jazz, emerging into a world hungry for resonant experimentation. Finally, the album’s multifaceted allure is best encapsulated by some listeners’ reviews such as “hypnotic nervine passion flower of the mind enveloping me” and “music untethered by form or expectation” – making a compelling case for the profound impact of Lifted’s refreshing album.
