An amazing record from Chicago musician/
artist Damon Locks – maybe the album he's been waiting his entire life to make – and the first to really bring together the
mighty sum
of his many talents! The material was recorded live in performance at Chicago's Gar
field Park Conservatory – at an event that also included a group
of singers and dancers to augment the musical performance – in a setting that gives Damon's majestic
vision the proper setting it really deserves! Locks himself moves between electronics and vocal performances – in a core instrumental group that's heavy on drums and percussion from Dana Hall, clarinets from Angel Bat Dawid, and more percussion from Arif Smith – making music that's even more beautiful when the singers come into the mix, and take the energy to the sky with a very cosmic, righteous vibe. Locks has given us a glimpse
of his
vision in artwork, music, and writings over the years – but this time around, it feels like we're seeing the full scope at once – with more power and meaning than ever before. Titles include "Solar Power", "Rebuild A Nation", "Which I Believe It Will", "The Colors That You Bring", "The Future", "From A Spark To A Fire", "Black Monument Theme", and "Sounds Like Now".
(Beautiful vinyl edition – with bonus artwork inserts!)