Antartica – Live Singles • Page II 

Introduced by a playful jazz radio-style voiceover, When I Take The Five shifts the spotlight to a classic piano, bass, and drums trio—without the synths or organ heard elsewhere on the album. While firmly rooted in a jazz-inspired setting, the performance refuses to remain in one stylistic lane, unfolding through unexpected turns and evolving musical ideas that reflect Antartica's adventurous approach to live improvisation.

VOICE SAMPLES / SPOKEN TEXT: “You’re listening to Polar Vibes, the only all jazz and progressive radio program on the continent. Thanks for staying up with us.

Next up:  A rare live performance by the progressive trio, Antartica. This cut features Jeff Carano on bass, Ray Lavigne on drums, and Marc Soucy on electric grand piano. So here they are, the bobsledding team of out cats, Antartica, with When I Take The Five.”

Its tongue-in-cheek title offers the first clue that No This Isn't Jazz Either has no intention of staying in one place. Opening with a blazing post-bop piano trio, the performance soon dissolves into a spacious synthesizer-driven passage before evolving into a cinematic musical journey. The result is a piece that continually transforms, embracing contrast and development rather than settling into a single style.

Among the most ambitious performances on ANTARTICA LIVE, The Out Cats is a bold and unpredictable musical journey. Intricate passages, sudden shifts in mood, and unexpected stylistic turns create a performance that continually challenges expectations while remaining remarkably cohesive. From moments of intensity to passages of reflection, the piece carries the listener through a whirlwind of emotions, showcasing Antartica's fearless approach to musical exploration.

VOICE SAMPLES / SPOKEN TEXT: “For centuries secret societies have been rumored to be manipulating world events. Investigators have uncovered a connection between one of these societies and the events surrounding the progressive musical group Antartica. A trail of victims has unfolded in the wake of these efforts. No one from Antartica has been available for comment."

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"Investigators have concluded that the book supposedly written by the enigmatic J.B.M. was itself a hoax. Since the members of Antartica remain steadfast in their secrecy, and refusal to appear on camera, it would seem that the web of events surrounding them—much like the true identity of J.B.M.—shall remain a mystery.      Reporting for the Antartica News Network, global affairs correspondent I.M. Dunne.   ’Till next time.”