The inimitable songcraft of Jari Salmikivi shines brighter than ever on tour de force rock opus “Illusions of Truth.”Emerging from Sweden , this multi-instrumentalist has created a multi-layered piece to provoke thought on our increasingly pixelated lives. Backed by peers such as vocal contributor Scott Foster Harris, bass/keyboard virtuoso Alessandro Del Vecchio, and rhythmically pulsating drummer Mirko De Maio, Jari incorporates complex musicality into lyrics that are too relevant to be ignored.
Starting with the first chords and beats, “Illusions of Truth” takes the audience directly into the world of Jari’s cinematic sonic. Harris contributes vocal splendour supported by Del Vecchio and Salmikivi’s strings with De Maio’s steady pulse propelling it all ahead. With dynamic changes and melody that is imprinted in the soul, this premiere storyteller takes all who listen and think to his world.
Throughout a career steeped in technical skill, aesthetic hybridity and heartfelt composition, Jari has always had artistic talent too great to ignore. But it is here, on this monument of a song, that his brilliance is most intense. Its monumentally catchy chorus remains anthemic, a call to hope where deceit prevails. Stimulating the thought in the era of the noise, “Illusions of Truth” stands as a perfect example of the fact that a Salmikivi release is timely.
From the blues foundation to the outer reaches of rock, this Swede crosses lines as welcome mat rather than fence. In all his controversial works, connection found is worldwide; themes which inspire and emancipate, are common. On “Illusions of Truth,” one can see Jari’s ability to create truth through great tracks as clear as ever. Salmikivi’s boundless creativity and genre-blending prowess coalesce on “Illusions of Truth,” solidifying his reputation as a visionary force in hard rock.
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