From the first few bars of “No This Isn’t Jazz Either,” it is clear Marc Soucy is more interested in mood than momentum. The track unfolds with a gentle insistence, allowing textures to gradually fill the space. A light electric piano line meanders with grace, forming a melody that never demands attention but quietly holds it. The percussion feels almost accidental at first, but soon becomes integral to the song’s character.
As the music deepens, layers are added with a quiet intentionality. There is no clutter. Every note and effect feels placed with care. Bass tones hum just beneath the surface, steady and unhurried. Occasionally, a short burst of guitar or a distant field recording will shift the scene, offering the listener a moment of contrast before returning to the central motif. These details create an almost cinematic experience, where the listener imagines motion and setting without needing lyrics.
Marc Soucy’s long history in music production becomes evident in how clean and balanced the mix feels. Despite the looseness of structure, the track is never chaotic. Instead, it moves like a quiet train through unfamiliar terrain, calm but filled with small surprises. Each repetition feels altered—sometimes through pitch, sometimes harmony—so the song never feels still.
This is music that values presence. It does not chase a climax or a resolution. It simply lives within its sonic frame. In doing so, “No This Isn’t Jazz Either” achieves something rare: it invites you to stop analyzing and simply experience. For those open to a slower, deeper listen, Marc Soucy delivers something quietly extraordinary.