LIVE LIFTOFF 2012
100 min · 27 tracks · funk
Energetic jazz fusion meets funky grooves, creating a vibrant soundscape that transports listeners to an interstellar dance floor.
Top tracks — play these first
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EYES OF THE MIND — This opening track sets the tone with its infectious energy and intricate melodies, exemplifying the band's signature fusion style.
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GALACTIC FUNK — The track blends tight rhythms with exploratory improvisation, showcasing each member's virtuosity while maintaining an engaging groove.
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ARROW OF TIME — This piece features a captivating progression that builds tension through complex harmonies, highlighting the band's compositional prowess.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic progression with peaks
- exhilarating energy for dancing
- intricate solos that captivate
- for upbeat gatherings
- wave-like pacing for immersion
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek immediate gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- LIVE LIFTOFF 2012 marks a significant point in Casiopea's long career, as it showcases their continued evolution in the jazz fusion genre after their formation in 1976. By this time, they had already established themselves as a prominent act in Japan, known for their intricate compositions and virtuosic musicianship. This live album captures their dynamic performance style and highlights their ability to blend genres seamlessly.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chick Corea· Weather Report· Pat Metheny Group
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 EYES OF THE MIND 5:35
- 2 GALACTIC FUNK 5:28
- 3 DAZZLING 4:09
- 4 DOMINO LINE 4:46
- 5 SPACE ROAD 5:40
- 6 SET SAIL 4:23
- 7 GOLDEN WAVES 5:20
- 8 ARROW OF TIME 6:15
- 9 Keyboards‐Solo〜TWILIGHT SOLITUDE 7:59
- 10 HOSHI‐ZORA 4:33
Disc 2
- 1 Drums‐Solo〜MID‐MANHATTAN 6:18
- 2 AKAPPACHI‐ISM〜Bass‐Solo 10:56
- 3 Guitar‐Solo〜CRY WITH TERRA 5:59
- 4 FREAK JACK 3:58
- 5 青い炎 4:44
- 6 ASAYAKE 4:51
- 7 TOKIMEKI 4:24
- 8 FIGHTMAN 5:27
Disc 3
- 1 FIGHTMAN
- 2 EYES OF THE MIND
- 3 SET SAIL
- 4 DOMINO LINE
- 5 SPACE ROAD
- 6 ARROW OF TIME
- 7 GALACTIC FUNK
- 8 ASAYAKE
- 9 GOLDEN WAVES
Reference: MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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