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Mars Lasar - At The End Of The Day
SMI 2007
SMI 2007
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Solo Piano Publications.com
Nove Mars Lasar has always been an artist who is on the cutting edge. With that attribute comes an artist that refuses to stereotype himself and who has explored themes such as evocative nature recordings, electronic chill out, ambient to straight up reflective lullabies. A brilliant artist, his listening public can always expect the unexpected. This time around Lasar explores smooth jazz with the unique touch one has come to expect from Mars, emphasizing mood over melody.
Upon the opening bar of the album, you immediately realize that you are in for unique blend of mainstream smooth jazz with a twist of Lasar drum loops and sound manipulation that he is famous for. Most of the album focuses on the sensual smoky jazz feeling with significant assistance coming from the in demand session player Greg Vail on saxophones and flute. The album also includes one vocal track, “Sometimes” that features the chanting of Cadence. But without a doubt the highlight of the album is “Sweet Summer Haze” which presents the albums most distinct and obvious melody. Though smoldering in the smooth jazz genre, the song is smothered in a Lasar melody and it is probably the most commercial effort on the album with “Once Upon A Star” coming a close second.
However, the album is not about being safe but about further artistic exploration which may explain why Lasar choose to distribute it via his website versus his new recording label Gemini Sun Records. Keeping his artistic integrity in line, if you are a fan of the smooth jazz genre with a slight twist, at the end of the day this is an album worth exploring.
British Columbia, Canada
November 07
Anyone who is a fan of Mars Lasar and of course is familiar with his music, if you were to ask them what they like about his work, their answers would be diverse. Reason being, his music cannot be narrowed down to one thing. However, those die hard fans out there such as myself, who truly love what Mars brings to our ears, there is one thing he delivers that we all can count on - unbridled feeling. His latest work, 'At the end of the day' is no exception.
This new album encompasses a few elements which much be addressed. First of all, the unique original sound and evident passion Mars always brings to his music. He has a beat... a melody... a sensation that is so independent of itself, the moment one hears it they know exactly who it is immediately. Throw into the mix a wonderful sprinkling of carefully placed sax, keyboards and guitar, the end 'smooth jazz' result is a journey of truly satisfying movement. Whether it be the classic and sexy title track 'At the end of the day' or the sensual 'Sweet Summertime Haze' or the deeply melodic and beautiful 'Once upon a star', these lavish tracks, along with the rest of this first rate album is a must have for any music lover's collection. He has done it again folks... he has given us magic.
KCSN FM's Galactic Voyager:)
November 07
I have heard a lot of smooth jazz music. I only like this kind of music if it's done well. Sometimes the pieces can be generic and indistinguishable from one work to the next. Mars Lasar's album At the End of the Day manages to sound distinctive. While it has elements of smooth jazz, it has the signature Mars Lasar melodies, rhythms, grooves, and ambience I've come to expect. Mars has managed to pull off a great release. Congratulations and thanks.
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