Kayzyak – 'Happy Camping''
URL: http://kazyak.com/
The Kazyak is one of those
rare bands that overflow your soul with amazement once you open your doors to
their stream of beautiful sounds and rhythm. The Minneapolis-based band’s new
album ‘Happy Camping’ is set to be released on the 20th of July 2017, which is
forecasted to be a beautiful sunny day in Minneapolis. As well as choosing a
beautiful weather to release their second Ep, Kazyak presents us with warm
string arrangements composed of soothing electric guitars, drums and violins
that is guaranteed to lift you into the musical paradise.
The band leader, Peter Frey
is a creative indie rock Songwriter and Guitarist based in Northeast
Minneapolis, the band also consist of Lana Bolin (Bass), Pat Hayes (synth,
piano), Nick Grewe (drums). The previous Band Ep, “See the Forest, See the
Trees” released in May 14, 2013 was well received by music critics. Mr Frey and
the band succeeded in delivering a well-written and composed 6-track
masterpiece.
“See the Forest, See the
Trees” was a beautifully written piece that displayed Peter Frey’s passion for
fairy tales and fables. This musical group clearly does not have a problem
connecting entirely to nature as evident from their beautiful melodies. Frey’s new creation is not the kind of song
you would want to rock your body to, I would say it is the perfect company for
creative tasks like painting, drawing, when you want to go out with family,
friends, loved ones or you are on a nature-driven soul-searching drive.
Before I wrote this review,
I was on an 8 hours’ drive to see mum and girlfriend back home in Indianapolis.
I was quickly serenaded by the first track on the album, ‘Sacred Cow’. The song
infused me with soft and heartfelt rhythms as I connected the lyrics of the
song to my memories of finding myself in our world. I applaud the choice of
this song as the opener to the album because it sets the mood for the rest of
the album.
Following Sacred cow is
‘Sundial’. Sundial channelled the energy I attained from Sacred cow into a more
realistic dimension in which you would be able to connect to the story being
told. Reassuring me of who I was and where I was coming from. Next was ‘Basin’,
which I would describe as a voice telling me that "you are not superman,
but that is ok".
The roller-coaster of songs
went on and on till the last track ‘Happy Camping’ which encouraged you to
continue in that quest for happiness, I personally interpreted Frey’s last part
of the song as you should always remember your success when you are thinking
about all the time you have failed in life. So, I would like to thank Frey for
accompanying me on that long trip and the romantic date I was inspired to take
my girlfriend on later that night.
The Happy Camping is
heartfelt and soulful. The delivery is precise and each song transcends into
the next so naturally. The narration is very expressive, as Frey’s famous
fables takes the listener to a world of his or her own.
We’re rating Kazyak - Happy
camping a solid 5-star. It’s a beautiful continuation from their previous ‘See
the Forest, See the Trees’. I am looking forward to seeing one of their shows
whenever they are in town.
Tom Simpson
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