Now that he's blazing into 2023 with another perfectly titled gem, the lighthearted, funky and whimsical, then full throttle rockin' "Electric Night," it's clear that Taylor's trademark is creating fascinating tracks that evolve from one vibe to another - a freewheeling concept that defies traditional wisdom that dictates that artists stick to one vibe, a single instrumental voice and a melodic chorus that repeats over and over. On "Blue Sphere," he segued from summery energy to world fusion territory (complete with an oriental gypsy guitar and dabuka!)
Now on "Electric Night," the guitarist achieves this same mind-blowing shift, starting with a breezy, soulful acoustic melody (and infectious killer hook) over trippy electric synth textures, then showcasing the high octane electric fire the title promises, first with an extended, blazing solo and then a more muscular re-iteration of the hook on the electric. Taylor's electric playing is so intoxicating that you'' stay with him even on the lengthy outro before flipping to the next track on your playlist.
While Taylor composed, arranged and produced "Electric Night," it's testament to his rising presence in the Smooth Jazz world that genre mega-hitmaker Michael Broening signed on to create the perfect mix for a track that will surely be lighting up and rising higher on the radio charts throughout the coming months.
Listen Lars Taylor "Electric Night" on SmoothJazz Weekend Radio Playlist
