By: Joe Lebeau
The sweeping melodies of Emancipator will be explored in a
new light as Doug Appling, the mind behind Emancipator, is joined onstage for
the first time by the Emancipator Ensemble.
The Emancipator Ensemble is a 4-piece live band, currently
making their debut tour across America, and the addition of more live
instruments to the beautiful music of Emancipator can only mean a richer, more
rewarding musical experience. The Ensemble tour comes at the end of a big year
for Emancipator, following the 2013 release of his highly-acclaimed third
studio album, Dusk to Dawn, and numerous big-name festival appearances,
including Electric Forest, Lightning in a Bottle and Global Dance Festival.
It’s hard to believe that music that is largely without
lyrics can feel so relatable to listeners, but that is the exact reaction
evoked by Appling’s work and is a contributing factor to his growing
popularity. The sounds of Emancipator can all at once feel natural yet
celestial, uplifting yet melancholy, familiar yet wonderfully refreshing. His
music comes across as more of a personal dialogue with the listener than a
collection of isolated works, and the passion Appling pours into the
Emancipator project is evident in each note. This passion shines through during
his live performances, making for an intimate and engaging musical exploration.
Supporting performance will come from Real Magic
a.k.a. Drew Englander, who labels his blend of grimey electronic riffs and
soaring live vocals as “Experimental Pop”, and ODESZA, a collaboration project
between producers Harrison Mills (a.k.a. Catacombkid) and Clayton Knight
(BeachesBeaches) that bring together dreamy soundscapes with glitchy vocals and
goopy bass lines for a uniquely beautiful and very dance-able sound.
Music enthusiasts of all denominations will not want to
sleep on this opportunity, so whether you’re a longtime follower or a curious
newbie, get yourself to the Ensemble!
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