Performing with a who's who of extra special guests, funk n' soul duo Twilight Muse has released their new album, Collabs: Live at Garcia's at The Cap on April 25th.
Taking place from Garcia's at The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY, the duo orchestrated and performed a special evening of music collaborating across genres with different well-known artists performing classic covers and originals alike. The live album captures Twilight Muse's unique versatility and penchant for delivering killer live performances.
Their March single and Stevie Wonder cover, "Living for the City," set the tone of what's to be expected on the record. Their spirited version includes the boundless of talents of Robert Randolph and seasoned groovesmith G. Love, elevating the track to new and modern heights. Both Randolph and G. Love played a hand in developing the collaborative record, and also perform on the final medley, a killer combo of "Not Fade Away" into "Who Do You Love."
Even the members of Twilight Muse were astounded by the depths of their collaboration—especially on the first single. They recalled the experience performing the song live: "As we played the amazing Stevie Wonder anthem… the energy kept surging and we could feel the crowd feeding off it. Before we knew it, Robert invited G. Love up on stage, and the two of them played dueling solos on pedal steel and blues harp—and the jam exploded into a full-on party."
Though the album features a range of covers, it also features original tracks such as "The Mayor." The band notes that with this album, they could push themselves in "exciting new directions," a sentiment that pays homage to their debut album, A Moment Out of Time, in 2023. On their evolving sound, the duo elaborates: "'The Mayor' is a prime example—a fresh, funk and soul-driven original." And again, they note the triumph of their collaborations on the original track as well: "[The track was] made even more special by the renowned bassist George Porter Jr. of The Meters joining us."
Collabs: Live at Garcia's at The Cap also features John Popper of Blues Traveler on the track "Miss You > I Will Survive." This track is the first on the album, and sets a different tone than the preceding single. Popper brings his background in blues to add an Americana flair to the song, featuring his distinctive harmonica chops.
More than anything else, the record distinguishes itself as the epitome of musical intellect and instinct from the first track to the last, and harnesses the unmistakable magnetism of live music collaborations. Through innovative covers and a range of genre-bending collaborations, Twilight Muse builds a repertoire of exciting tracks on Collabs: Live at Garcia's at The Cap.
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