Something a bit different. Winter 2023 Promo Mini Set by Canadian artist Loopsy Dazy is a video only release. The video shows the creation process of his art and takes you through splendid transitions of the music. It shows that you don’t need all the bells and whistles of an expensive recording studio to make great music. Creativity, talent and some tech knowledge are far more important. If, like me, you are a fan of The Durutti Column you will love Loopy Dazy’s subtle bright guitar and beats. Also highly recommend for any music nerds that enjoy understanding the process of creation.
Based out of Montreal, Colorado-born, Kyoto-raised Loopsy Dazy is a live-looping electronic-acoustic hybrid project by Mikey Dorje. Analog synth, beats and acoustic guitar are core to Loopsy Dazy's setup, which he performs through a highly customized Ableton Live rig allowing him to loop, layer, twist, chop and hyper-modulate his entire performance in real-time, without the use of any pre-made audio samples, bed tracks, midi files, synth sequences or drum machine patterns whatsoever.
Originating in 2011, Loopsy Dazy established itself as a staple in Toronto’s underground electronic community before relocating to Montreal in 2018. Often accompanied by an evolving roster of vocalists and musicians equipped with live drums, violin and bass, live accomplishments to date have brought him from Toronto to Newfoundland and back with frequent shows in New York City, performances at Nova Scotia’s Evolve Festival, alienInFlux's Harvest Festival in Ontario, Toronto's Promise Cherry Beach, a Box of Kittens/40hz Soundsystem NYE rave and regular performances at events organized by promoters Architextures.
Review by Thomas Imposter