John Korbel builds musical shows. By blending contemporary pop with performative jazz and fresh flavours of bossa nova and even country accents, the soundscapes are full of life. It's dramatic, with a lot of dazzle, color and energy.
His latest release is ‘Johnny Still Got Game’, an album that has allowed the artist to revive himself as an artist. It’s plush, vital and full of liveliness. The energy of the album is meant to encircle the listener and draw them into that aura of growth, excitement and happiness.
This collection bears witness to the artist’s vitality. A charming, intimate and unique collection of sophisticated pop, jazz funk and adult contemporary, all coming together in such dazzling ways. ‘Paint a Starry Night’ opens the album. With its soulful and sentimental vocals, the track is set in a melodic dream space. It’s meant to build the beauty of finding your way back to your dreams, to your artistic self and intimate expression. The freshness of that experience is made the center of this track and you can really feel it.
Tracks like ‘Johnny Still Got Game’, ‘A Life of Its Own’, and ‘Any Less of a Love’ form from this dreamy space. Starting there, they develop into playful, funky and fun entertaining pieces of music that reveals the fun behind the art. The artist is really true with his energy and in the way he showcases it.
‘Great Flowing River’ and ‘Courageous Love’ have a soft sentimental drift. These tracks hold vulnerability and stream of conscious thought. The track expands the space with country accents, lilting melodies and sparkling blues splashes. Each track has a way of revealing dimensions of the central theme of the album. The instrumental space is especially beautiful. With melodic chemistry and dynamic stylistic shifts, the artist really loops the listener into the feeling plane.
‘Walls Can Talk’, ‘Any Less Of A Love’ and ‘Never Bet Against The Sun’ have a way of uplifting the listener. All in their own ways. While the first one is witty and free, wandering with a refreshing lyrical dimension, the second one dabbles in funk. In a very dynamic way. The restless rhythm, scaling grooves; all matched with soulfulness is a great sphere. The third track concludes the album. The artist really leverages the soulfulness in this one, expanding it to absorb the luminous instrumentals and vocal themes. This album feels like a surge of beauty, artistic worth and vitality. Come alive with John Corbel’s latest! Listen Now!
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