Downforce, by Karl Brueggemann

Downforce

by Karl Brueggemann

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Louis Bojko A lovely, easy breezy ride along the coast. I can see myself driving though crescent canyon one day. Favorite track: Crescent Canyon Highway.

Masha Soodak Karl and his friends take the special brand of cool expressed in old VGM racing music and crank it up to 11. It's utterly fantastic fun and beautifully composed. I'm just so impressed with the executions and the capacity to pull inspiration from such a diverse range of influences.

I just listened to this album during a 7-hour drive on narrow snaking roads through the desert and over mountain passes. It made me pay attention to just how beautiful this otherwise grueling drive was. Favorite track: Satin City.

dinaari oh god its so good Favorite track: Seaside Skyline.

ominouspigeonmaster If Karl is not recruited for the next Daytona game, then truly, there is no justice in the world.
Not one track that's lacking, with sprinklings of Snarky Puppy, Casiopea, Mario Kart 8 and more.
So much to love about this!

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1.	The Theme of Downforce 02:33	info	buy track
2.	Santa Ana Bay 01:53	info	buy track
3.	Justine's Theme 01:57	info	buy track
4.	Crescent Canyon Highway 02:40	info	buy track
5.	Satin City 03:16	info	buy track
6.	Todd's Auto Shop 02:44	info	buy track
7.	Breakneck Quarry 03:18	info	buy track
8.	Seaside Skyline 03:34	info	buy track
9.	Ranking 02:05	info	buy track
10.	Rushridge Tunnel 03:02	info	buy track
11.	Xenith Centrum 03:19	info	buy track
12.	Renard Wilde's Theme 01:51	info	buy track
13.	Molten Mile 02:37	info	buy track
14.	Reunion with Justine 01:48	info	buy track
15.	Arctic Mountain Meltdown 03:19	info	buy track
16.	Redline 03:25	info	buy track
17.	A Force to be Reckoned With 03:02	info	buy track

about

Ryan Silver is a young, confident and adept racer from the beautiful and sunny Santa Ana Bay. A fierce, cross-country Grand Prix starts in his home town, and takes him to many extraordinary and dangerous locales. Does he have what it takes to defeat his rival Renard Wilde? With the support of his girlfriend Justine, and the help of his kooky friend and mechanic Todd, he may have a fighting chance. So buckle up, keep that foot on the gas, and enjoy the view!

Downforce is a concept album that brings you to the thrilling world of a Racing Game. This album brings flavors of jazz fusion, funk, latin and rock in its own unique concoction. Inspired by the music of racing game composers such as Takenobu Mitsuyoshi, Kenta Nagata, Richard Jacques, Hiroshi Kawaguchi and more. This album contains 100% real performance, and features some incredibly talented special guests as well. Enjoy this energetic and imaginative ride!

credits

released June 26, 2020

Ideas and conceptualization by Carlos Leon-Roman & Karl Brueggemann

All music composed, arranged, produced, recorded and performed by Karl Brueggemann

--Performance--

Karl Brueggemann - Guitar, Bass, Drums, Rhodes, Piano, Organ, Synth
Aaron Hedenstrom - Tenor Sax (tracks 1, 8, 11)
Joseffa Brueggemann - Trumpet (tracks 1, 5, 8)
Andrew McManimon - Guitar Solos (tracks 5, 10, 16)
Will Brueggemann - Vocals (track 17)

Artwork by Carlos Leon-Roman

Downforce logo designed by Carlos Leon-Roman
Polished by Warren Iles

Narrative written by Karl Brueggemann

Special thanks to Joseffa Brueggemann and Will Brueggemann

See liner notes or individual tracks for track narratives

Thank you for looking and listening!

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Karl Brueggemann Minneapolis, Minnesota

Karl Brueggemann is a Minneapolis-based multi-instrumentalist and composer with an unbreakable connection to groove and melody.

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