This is a beautiful, beautiful track by Canadian Chilly Gonzales (Jason Charles Beck), taken from latest album Ivory Tower.
Jason has showcased his piano playing skills through previous releases, most noteably his 2004 album Piano Solo that details a novel narrative through the power of those black and white keys. There's no surprise to his flawless instrumental talent as he started playing piano at a tiny age of 3, and whilst that is impressive, in 2009 he broke a world record for the longest solo-artist performance that clocked up 27 hours 3 minutes and 44 seconds. Un-be-lievable.
'Knight Moves' amplifies such mastery; the introductory piano instantly captivates and draws attention, pulling at emotions and somewhat lifts you out of the menial everyday. He speaks nostalgia through the piano, mixing apathy with schizophrenia - quite an oxymoron. A steady and relaxed beat is startled by an unexpected embellishment at 1:41, whilst choir-like vocals add a retro depth and strings comsume the anti-climax of that break; at 2:42 all instrumentats that are used merge with an elegance seldom found is such projects. By the end of this overload of melodic tranquility, there's a sense of honourable accomplishment, as though something has been overcome - a message to view the world in widescreen. It's as if this track is in the honour of somebody, a soundtrack to said person's existence, a homage to love.
Enjoy.
Released: August 2010
Label: Boys Noize Records
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And this be one of his most recognised releases because of a certain iPad advertisement.
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