Abbotsford-based collective Animal Souls has released Moondancing, an exuberant twelve-track LP deep in the essence of collaboration and musical growth. With Michael Fisher as the bassist and producer, the record is a representation of his remarkable songwriting experience and his identification and dedication to genre-defying artistry.
The album moves as a crafted mixtape of emotional nuances and sonic textures; from the soulful landscape of “May’s Song” (featuring Ava Wolsynuk) to the artful instrumental of “Nine Lives”, Moondancing showcases a dynamic collective of singers and musicians, and exemplifies the power of diversity in an improvisational tradition. While each song evokes something new, the project threads together in an unwavering way due to Fisher’s sure-handedness and clear artistic path.
Tracks like “Between the Lines” (with Alison Cowie) and the reconceptualized “Soul Dance” (featuring Jackie Lee) root the album in meaningful and reflective storytelling, while the ethereal “Final Parsec Problem Theory” provides a sonic lull to an otherwise profound musical journey.
Moondancing, a continuation and reinvention of their earlier work, illustrates the maturity and ambition of Animal Souls. It’s an album made purposefully, drawing inspiration from jazz, soul, folk, and ambient styles, and lingers long after the final note fades away. While many musical projects tend to be trend-based, Animal Souls offers something timeless: craft, heart, and a real love for the art itself.
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