Carm

Description

Carm's music features brass instruments in roles usually reserved for drums, guitars, and vocals, while defying genre categorization. It is not jazz, classical music, or a soundtrack. It is contemporary pop music highlighting a sound normally used as background color and texture, here used as the main voice. Carm, a.k.a. CJ Camerieri, began this project by asking himself what kind of record his trumpet heroes of the past would make today? He concluded that they would want to work with the best producers, beatmakers, writers, and vocalists to create innovative music that is truly culturally relevant. Produced in Minneapolis by Ryan Olson (Polica, Lizzo) and featuring collaborations with Sufjan Stevens, Justin Vernon (Bon Iver), Yo La Tengo, Shara Nova, Mouse on Mars, Francis and the Lights, and many others. The result is a truly unique sound. According to Vernon, there is no more accomplished brass player in the entire world. This project is much more than a brass record; it is a discovery of new heights of musical creation. The album begins with an orchestral choir of horns, which quickly gives way to a piano sample from Francis, as Sufjan Stevens and Lupin combine voices over a lush bed of brass to sing "Song of Trouble." The album ends with the same piano sample used as a springboard for the lyrical "Land" performed by Justin Vernon. Between these two iconic artists of their generation, we glimpse soaring melodies and fanfares reminiscent of Ennio Morricone. The extremely original sound of Georgia Hubley and Ira Kaplan of Yo La Tengo in "Already Gone" gives way to the masterful sound of Shara Nova's voice from My Brightest Diamond. An experimental path unfolds before yMusic strings bring us back to the piano sample that began the record. Instead of recycling overused sounds, Carm offers a moment of respite to those seeking an original voice.