LIVE LIFTOFF 2012 cover

LIVE LIFTOFF 2012

Casiopea

100 min · 27 tracks · funk · jazz fusion · new wave

An exhilarating blend of intricate jazz fusion and electrifying funk, pulsating with vibrant energy.

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 want

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • seek immediate gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
LIVE LIFTOFF 2012 marks a significant point in Casiopea's career as it showcases their return to the live stage after years of focusing on studio recordings. This album captures their dynamic performance style, reflecting their continued evolution within the jazz fusion genre. By this time, they had already established themselves as pioneers in the Japanese music scene since their formation in 1976.
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