Elevator (2000)

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Canadian musician David Kakon is an admirer of organs, old synthesizers collector, and master of modern electronic downtempo and lounge. His untiring fantasy, long-term study at school of classical piano playing, and excellent style of playing create superior music, harmonious relaxing melodies that combine free jazz melodic and slow electronic beat. An extensive guitar/organ sound and slow hip- and trip-hop beat produce exceptionally pleasant and a bit intimate mood. Sometimes a little tense or even agressive atmosphere arises, but it disappears right away. It's just like soul training: a little effort, then relaxing, and so on, again and again during the album. One of the most unusual tracks on this album is "Star 67", which contains a wrangle by phone with unquotable expressions. Also I would like to draw your attention on remixes of the title track "Elevator" by Fila Brazilia and Herbaliser - they are not only the replications, but, on the contrary, an evolution of opening theme of the album. As a whole, this albums is not only lounge music, but it goes on much further creating a delicate mood and sees you to an unhurried and pleasant trip through the space and time.