Lloyd Khan - Flight
Rock, Funk Fusion, Experimental Music
North Carolina, United States
Overall Impression: Expanding musical horizons in an unapologetic synthesis of diverse sonic influences, Lloyd Khan delivers Flight. Beginning with a laid-back funk feel and a nostalgic, lo-fi guitar chorus, Flight swiftly and smoothly departs familiar ground by incorporating a clever blend of ethereal synth leads and both mechanical and electronic instrumentations - tastefully constructing an immersive and restless soundscape that's practically teeming with innovative development!
Strongest Point(s): The first thing that deserves commendation is the sonic consistency of Flight. The instrumental tones and executions are diverse and seemingly informed by a wide range of influences, but Lloyd Khan manages to sand everything down to a glossy finish - expertly aligning Funk guitar and ethereal synth with ominous pads and a fully danceable groove! Every component of the sound just WORKS, and the resultant listening experience is nothing short of magic! The contrast between the sections makes everything feel alive, like the difference between the slightly foreboding sound at 1:18 and the sudden shift to a bright and open groove at 1:33 - very well done and viscerally satisfying from a listening perspective. Stellar synth and guitar work throughout, with the culmination of multiple guitar lines creating a dense web of sound at 5:35 and falling away into an emotionally salient musical tail in the track's final moments. The only thing that could make it stronger is a few more seconds of decay in the end, to really allow the listener to bask in the afterglow!
Target Audience Appeal: Lloyd Khan's Flight has much to offer many! With a fully polished and delightfully relaxed feel, the track is well suited for the general spectrum of instrumental music applications - relaxation, study, sleep, and focus - while the sophistication and implementation of Flight's melodic and ambient content is enough to keep more discerning listeners coming back for more! Driven enough to inspire dance but reserved enough to invite meditation, Flight defies classification and challenges expectations in a fully satisfying way!
Artist target suggestions: Apparat, El Ten Eleven, Helios, Tycho, The Six Parts Seven, The American Dollar, Nosaj Thing, Balmorhea, Uncle Skeleton, Kas-Tro, Josh Hoover, Cubby, Long Lake, The Silver Pages, Max LL
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About the Reviewer:
Jon Wright is a classically trained multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and music educator with nearly twenty years of experience in the field. Working with musicians and their individual sounds is his passion and profession, and he strives to interact with and understand every aspect of the production process - from theory and songwriting to recording and mastering. He continues to teach students of all ages and is currently collaborating with artists in a wide variety of genres
