Musicians: Tim McLaughlin (trumpet, flugelhorn, effects); Matt Calkins (tenor and soprano saxophones); Mike Pardew (guitar); Dave Trenkel (bass, keyboards, electronics); Steve Weems (drums, drum programming); and The Turntable Enabler (turntables, sampler, life effects manipulation).
Review: Infused with vocal clips and political intrigue, Depth Perception by Eleven Eyes is a voyage of acid discovery. This is music for now with rhythms of the streets, melodies of youth and messages for the masses. Your senses are reeling with the hip-hop turntable manipulation in “Overdrawn.” Tim McLaughlin (trumpet) and Matt Calkins (saxophone) rev it up with saucy mixes of experimental delights. Dave Trenkel (bass) kicks it up in “052402.” As the band twists and turns, your hear President Bush in the background. The beat drives you forward into a sense of self-discovery. Herbie Hancock’s “Maiden Voyage” is given an updated tribute. You hear a Twilight Zone sort of vibe at the beginning that defines the remainder of the piece. “Theme to Down” concludes the album with a sense of cosmic funk. This album is only for the wide-eyed and the bold.
Tracks: Overdrawn, 052402, Fletch, Big Dig, Thierry's Magik, Late Rent, Boca Cave, Soledad Infinita, Maiden Voyage, Theme to Down
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