Establishing the mood with a subversive bass frequency and textured percussion with intricate melodic nuance, Marc Soucy opens Tashkent Club Fire with a cerebral and spiritual energy, expanding with an ancestral strings arrangement and banjo. Needless to say, we are in awe.
The composition has a cinematic presence, whilst tapping into a high emotional quotient. We appreciate the ebbs and flows, keeping us enthralled throughout the piece. A meditative repose expands into a dimensional electronic bass with a rhythmic synth, as we are taken on a dynamic journey through time and space. The return of the astral vocal synth is welcomed, and we appreciate the high octane nature of the main body of the piece.
We learn that Marc Soucy physically plays 90% of the instrumentation, which certainly adds an authentic flair of the opus. The dramatic build is iconic and we could imagine the track locking in a synch deal for a future Hollywood blockbuster. The airy and atmospheric finale leaves us yearning for more.
Marc confesses, “Exploring what’s possible musically while telling a story at the same time, is my goal. Each release is based on a “reality only imagined”. They are like mini soundtracks to scenes and storylines.”
The talented artist adds, “Things have changed so much over the many years I’ve been doing this, I think I bring a fresh approach to music that is often missing from what I hear out there. My music is a listening choice that might parallel jazz, classical, new age, or bluegrass. It’s really none of the above though. It’s a little of everything at once. Each single will be distinctive and very different from the others. I keep things interesting that way, and true to my musical heart.”
We learn that Marc Soucy has been a musician since the age of three, starting with private piano lessons at his own insistence despite his parents’ initial surprise. Coming from a musically inclined family, they supported his passion, leading to over 11 years of classical training. However, Marc’s interest shifted towards creating his own music in his late teens, exploring and mastering various styles. In his mid-twenties, he led a progressive rock band as the composer and later delved into electro and jazz piano, studying with Berklee College faculty. This diverse background naturally led him to merge these styles into his unique sound.
From 1997 to 2011, Marc was self-employed as a music producer, dedicating significant time to engineering, arranging, mixing, and directing studio operations in Boston, including work at Renaissance Recording Company and with Hollywood music editor Stephen Lotwis. Currently, Marc aims to release his music singles and secure placements for his compositions in visual media productions. He specializes in creating mockups and finished electronic renditions in various styles, with his eclectic hybrid electronic sound being primarily instrumental, though its electronic nature varies depending on the piece.
We love what Marc Soucy is creating, and have added Tashkent Club Fire to our New Music Spotlight playlist, as well as our new TRIPPY and TIMELESS playlists, whilst we anticipate future releases from his STIR series!