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Art Flakey

by Imaginary Tricks

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Robert Brundage
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Robert Brundage I haven't jammed out in madness like this since the first time I heard The Magical Mystery Tour. This is some truly original and wonderful stuff. Favorite track: Believe It.
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Believe It 02:50
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Le Fright 03:55
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Art Flakey 03:46

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The energy in its many forms can be an odd thing and with music it usually starts with a single sound and slowly, from a distance, that sound sneaks up grabs you and shakes you. And sometimes, just maybe it changes you.

Brooklyn-based Imaginary Tricks, the brainchild of Mike Visser, is an energy all its own. Frenetic, all over the place and above all, brilliant. That's the take away you'll get from the band's new EP, Art Flakey. With clear reference points that can be traced by to indie rock, jazz, and experimental, Visser takes his skills at arrangement and musicianship to levels that will certainly surprise long time followers of Visser's work. This new EP was produced by Sam Cohen (Kevin Morby, Alexandra Savior, Dustin Lovelis).

The band is evolving, growing, getting better. The ability to flex musical prowess has grown exponentially on this new release. The addition of Pat Torres and Tim Talavera is key to Art Flakey's musical explorations. Tim Talavera has played in various groups as a leader and sideman until meeting Mike Visser and the sounds of Imaginary Tricks. Having navigated the jazz landscape for years, Tim found similar qualities such as freedom of expression and improvisation in the music of Imaginary Tricks. Born in Australia to Chilean parents, bass player Pat Torres has a plethora of music knowledge from across the globe. He applies all his knowledge and excellent humor to bring the low end to IT.

Don't mistake the band's ability to explore the outer regions as an expressionless wank. Art Flakey offers some tangible rockers. Take for example "Le Fright" that artfully merges post-punk with a sprinkling of street funk–or the lead "Silver & Gold" where Visser uses finesse and dynamics to deliver some of the catchiest riffs you'll hear all year. Visser and Imaginary tricks are a delicate balance. Extremely talented with a mean streak that captivates you with their songs. This 4 song EP flies by in a flash and one can only imagine how powerful this is going to be live.

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released June 19, 2020

Written by Mike Visser and Tim Talavera
Harlan Muir - Keys and Saxophone
Produced by Sam Cohen

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Imaginary Tricks Brooklyn, New York

Imaginary Tricks is a Brooklyn-based band that has been captivating audiences with their unique sound and electrifying live performances since their formation in 2015. The duos chemistry on stage is palpable, as they effortlessly weave together through intricate musical arrangements and though-provoking lyrics.
Mike and Tim create through stream of consciousness and only create what excites them
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