"Charlie Backwards" by Marc Soucy – A Wild Ride Through Time and Tone
Alexander Asiedu- 4 days ago
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Marc Soucy’s “Charlie Backwards” is less a single and more a time capsule cracked open, humming with life from 1983. A freshly restored blast of live-recorded jazz-rock fusion, this track transports listeners to a stone cellar in Dracut, Massachusetts, where Soucy—armed with a keyboard and vision—captured lightning in a bottle alongside bassist Jeff Carano and drummer Ray Lavigne.
There’s no mistaking the rawness here. With no overdubs or studio polish, the track feels like it’s breathing in real time. Carano’s basslines don’t just support the groove—they challenge it, twisting and surging with a defiant pulse. Lavigne’s drumming borders on chaotic brilliance, all muscle and fire, while Soucy’s keys soar and dive like a caffeinated conductor steering an orchestra of thunder.
At the heart of it all is a cheeky nod to Vince Guaraldi’s “Charlie Brown Theme.” Soucy reimagines its DNA through a warped mirror, calling it “Charlie Backwards”—not literally reversed, but reinterpreted with wit and wild improvisation. The result is unpredictable yet tight, playful yet relentless.
What’s most impressive is the commitment to authenticity. This isn’t a nostalgic rehash—it’s a preserved spark from Soucy’s youth, now flaring again with restored audio but untouched spirit. You can feel the urgency, the sweat, the joy of creation. It’s not just music—it’s a memory, made tangible.
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