What do you get when you cross funk, jazz and a hint of psychedelic? The Cheap Fakes set did not disappoint the audience at their latest album Deep Space release on Saturday 4 August at Brisbane’s The Zoo. Think John Butler Trio energy, Tame Impala psychedelic tones, add the additional trumpet and saxophone solos from Ska, and there you have Cheap Fakes.
The local band pulled out all the stunts at their electrifying live set, redefining an already well-established sound with authenticity. For a while, the world melts away. The music takes you on a journey, not unlike Pink Floyd‘s Dark Side of the Moon but not much like it either – you feel like you are in the mosh pit at a music festival, yet in a dream-like trance where things make sense that would not in reality.
Cheap Fakes encapsulate their audience with the rhythmic jumping of the band members – sans drummer – having the audience in a constant throb of pulsing. Though it is impossible to take your eyes off the band even for a second, the songs demand a dance and dance the relaxed crowds do. Deep Space magically weaves seductive brass lines through intricate melodies and infectious grooves, with each members solos being complemented by other instruments, instead of dominating the track. Throw in some Latino and Americano zest and you’ve got a summary of the lively yet chilled out vibe echoing through the venue on Saturday night.
The band has the seemingly effortless ability to transport crowds to a number of genres, all in one set. Now taking this long awaited album to the nation, Cheap Fakes will bring their new aural heart-breaker to their fans Australia wide, inspiring people fall in love with their music all over again.
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