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Matthew Alec, feat. Minus the Alien and Greg Banaszak's "Blue Train" is a smooth, full-bodied jazz on tap. His captivating and contemporary spin on tradition includes swinging moments. "Blue Train" is a masterclass in nuance, with every note telling a story and every rhythm throbbing with life.
Alec's instrumentation is evocative of sensations like riding the train through the city at night, with light reflecting and shadows dancing. The track exemplifies the duality of jazz, as it is both meditative and exhilarating, allowing listeners to reflect while simultaneously engaging with its sprightly rhythm.
What makes "Blue Train" special is its emotional depth. The tunes are complex yet approachable, drawing listeners into a multiverse where jazz isn't just music, it's a way of life. But without sacrificing the human warmth that makes jazz so captivating. For those seeking to experience classic jazz with a modern twist, "Blue Train" is an invitation to deep listening, full-body attentiveness, and a journey that takes one back long before the last chord rings out.
It is precisely this track that solidifies why Matthew Alec should be on everyone's radar as an artist who understands the strength in openness and honesty in music. Writing a great song isn't about coming up with sensational hooks or cool little riffs, it's about honestly telling a story from the heart, without any facade of pretension, something which Matthew Alec does unabashedly.