Highway My Friend, the latest album by Trapist Brandlmayr, Siewert, Williamson, is a captivating and experimental work of art. The trio's unique combination of avant-garde jazz, electronic music, and improvisation creates a sound that is both complex and accessible.
The album opens with "Directions," a track that sets the tone for the rest of the album. The combination of electronic beats and acoustic instruments creates a sense of disorientation that is both unsettling and exciting. This theme is carried throughout the album, with tracks like "Interstate" and "Highway My Friend" maintaining a sense of urgency and unpredictability.
One of the standout tracks on the album is "Exit," which features a haunting melody played on the trumpet. The track builds to a crescendo, with the electronic beats and guitar riffs adding layers of complexity to the sound. Another standout track is "Rest Area," which features a slow, dreamy melody that is both soothing and introspective.