Ari Joshua - Blurry Face
The latest release by Ari Joshua, Blurry Face, is a glowing testament to his fearless approach to genre fusion. Drawing deep from the wells of experimental jazz and layering it with sleek, modern synth tonalities, the track feels both innovative and comfortably timeless. It’s a worthy instrumental track that leans into its wild spirit without ever losing focus, offering listeners a rich, multidimensional soundscape. From the opening seconds, Blurry Face sets the mood with jazzy guitar layers touched by just the right hint of funk, moving with an effortless coolness. Killer organ solos burst through the mix, adding moments of ecstatic energy without ever overwhelming the track’s chilled atmosphere. Ari’s masterful understanding of vivid dynamic range keeps the piece breathing naturally, pulling back in just the right spots before surging forward again with vibrant force. The carefully crafted stereo field creates an immersive listening experience — synths swirl, guitars glide, and the beat pulses subtly, making it perfect headphone music. You could easily imagine Blurry Face weaving its way into the soundtracks of quirky, stylish indie noir projects like Ingrid Goes West or The Art of Self-Defense. Its groovy unpredictability would feel right at home during a slow-motion, darkly comic montage. Ari Joshua continues to push the indie music scene forward, blending sophistication and soul without losing that necessary edge of fun. Born in Cape Town and raised in Seattle, Ari's life has been a crossroads of cultures and sounds. His musical journey — from earning scholarships for formal study to collaborating with legends like Stone Gossard and Michel Shreive — shines through in every note of Blurry Face. It's this rich, eclectic background that makes his music so consistently exciting — and so unmistakably his own. This is Ari's first official release on the new site. Presenting: Blurry Face, a trio track recorded live in one take at Applehead Studios featuring two widely loved and celebrated heros among the greatest to ever do it: Ari Joshua – Guitar John Medeski – Organ & Clavinet Billy Martin – Drums (of Medeski Martin & Wood)
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