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Thomas Jack’s “The Final Speech” proves that clashing dubstep beats and scratchy synthesizers are not necessary for a beautifully executed mash-up. An unlikely combo serves a chilled-out affair that’s worth the listen. Adrian Symes’ saxophone skills loop over a constant banging bass in a bitingly contrasting melody of sounds. The twist?
Charlie Chaplin’s voice from The Great Dictator (1940) as he exclaims, “You are not machines! You are not cattle! You are men! You have the love of humanity in your hearts!” emerges in the background of such a successful saxophone (or, saxophone)solo. Although the song is titled, “The Final Speech”, it is hard not to focus on the groovy sax who steals the show.
