Music Review: Infradig - Kinetic Transfer
With “Kinetic Transfer” Infradig (formally Infradig Ensemble) is mixing live jamming over a head (or sometimes just an idea) with re-mix studio techniques from dance mix land. In the past part of their strength lay in there “groove-oriented approach.” They’ve expanded that with their “4 weeks of tweaking, scrutinizing, and knob turning” that they did after the initial 21 hours of recording for “Kinetic Transfer.”
The
band continues to grow with this addition it’s previous mix of elements from
jazz, hip-hop, and rock. Refusing
to sit still and glow in past accolades Infradig expanded and redesigned itself
as a living soulful creation. I
would like to see the instruments given a little more solo space, but then part
of what’s so delightful about Infradig is that they play the songs as a unit,
although the keyboards do seem to get more of the infrequent solos.
Having heard the band both live and on the earlier recordings, I know
that the other members are capable of some fine soloing as well.
Infradig
is Josh Green-drum set and percussion, Andrew Hobbs-guitar, Dave Kaufmann-electric
and acoustic basses, Carl Cadwell-keyboards.
No vocals required. 423-825-7034
www.infradig.net
everyone@infradig.net
The
band has 3 previous releases, two as a trio of guitar, bass, and drums, and the
other one full band including sax which was recorded live called Market St
Boogaloo.
“Kinetic
Transfer” at times is like movie music. It’s
moving music that massages memories, melts melodic moments rendering mystic
motionless themes. Infradig is a
band that's worth investing in your hard earned money in.
You’ll get great music and it’ll help keep their music alive.
Review by ED E