Multi-instrumentalist and producer Roberto Caruso presents ethereal and melodic soundscapes. His repertoire consists primarily of original compositions, produced in his own studio. The tracks allow ample room for instrumental improvisation during live performances. His music is a creative and surprising mix of Alpine and Oriental sounds, catchy melodies with pop appeal, repetitive, meditative sequences with modern and bluesy-jazz influences, and electronic, spacey house and dance beats. Caruso's virtuosic, expressive guitar playing merges with the loops he employs to create a unique and unmistakable sound. This interplay lends the Caruso Chillout Orchestra its own irresistible acoustic charm, one that is hard to resist. Caruso usually performs live as a duo, accompanied by Roland Schiltknecht, one of the greatest virtuosos on the hammered dulcimer (his playing can be heard, among other places, on Stephan Eicher's "Engelberg"). He is often on stage with guest musicians such as Mich Gerber (bass), Andi Pupato (percussion).
The tracks, produced by multi-instrumentalist Caruso in his own studio, bear his unmistakable signature. The virtuosic, soulful guitar sound, paired with irresistible grooves and beats, sounds both modern and vintage at the same time. This is no contradiction, as it remains pure craftsmanship despite the use of digital technology. Occasional sequences might recall earlier albums by Moby or Massive Attack; stylistically open, varied, yet always with a common thread; then again, it becomes more epic, like Pink Floyd at their best. Ultimately, however, no single genre fits, because Caruso's sound is too unique for that, and that's a good thing! The atmospheric, melodic, and rhythmic sounds captivate the listener. The stylistic spectrum ranges from quiet, gentle ambient influences to ethno-blues elements and groovy, chilled-out deep-house-like excursions. A top-class eavesdropping experience, sounds that perfectly suit a lazy midday hour, the prospect of an evening with barbecues on the rooftop terrace, long walks over hills, along rivers or the sea, clasping your hands behind your head and bending your legs, drinking a glass of wine alone, isolating yourself amidst sun-tanned flesh, train journeys southwards, a perfect sunset, erotically crackling togetherness, boring Sunday afternoons, exciting nights, to...?
