Cameron Mizell – The Edge of Visibility

Guitarist Cameron Mizell journeys into the far reaches of the subconscious, weaving a collection of instrumentals that don’t allow for easy interpretation but nevertheless conjure spellbinding imagery. Each track on The Edge of Visibility sounds like fragments of memories, cinematic visuals that unreel in the imagination. Combining improvisational jazz with traces of progressive rock and avant-garde experimentalism, Mizell explores the sounds of the dreaming and waking world. The overall effect is both hypnotic and disorienting, and adventurous listeners will feel their minds expanding.

On “A Second Trapeze,” Mizell’s guitar is mellow and soothing, quite unlike the rough edges that appear elsewhere on the record. It’s accessible and pleasantly tuneful, probably the best entryway into Mizell’s unique artistry. His playing here is fluid and engaging, and it’s well-suited for moody winter evenings.

With the title track, Mizell’s sharp ear for chilly atmospherics is keenly felt. Opening with odd effects that would fit perfectly on a Pink Floyd recording, Mizell captures some deeply melancholic tones that illustrate the film noir darkness of a rainy night. “Rooster Tail” is stranger still, echoing an interstellar vibe that gradually returns to Earth with clanging riffs. This is a thought-provoking work, one that lingers in the memory long after it has ceased spinning.

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