“Charlie Backwards” by Marc Soucy, played by Antartica, released to all streaming platforms
More reviews are expected in the coming days and weeks. This is #2 of 5 singles from Antartica
REVIEWS
“Marc Soucy Rewinds to 1983 with High-Energy Jazz-Rock Revival ‘Charlie Backwards’. …Performed alongside Jeff Carano (bass) and Ray Lavigne (drums), the piece captures a heady blend of progressive rock and jazz-rock fusion. …Visually, the song’s energy is reflected in a bobsled-themed music video, chosen to mirror the momentum and exhilaration of the track itself. From its improvised genesis to the adrenaline-pumping execution, Charlie Backwards is a love letter to creative spontaneity.
“This was one of the most high-energy pieces I composed back then,” Soucy shares. “It’s also a tribute to the era when I was becoming who I am as a musician. Antartica [his band at the time] was a pivotal moment—and I’m reviving these tracks to honour that.” — Tamara Jenna, TJPL News April 19 2025
"Marc’s composition is tight, but the energy here is anything but controlled. Jeff Carano’s basslines twist and punch like they’ve got something to prove, and Ray Lavigne’s drums are straight-up feral—like he’s trying to escape the cellar by sheer force of rhythm.
Marc leads the charge on keys, not just playing but commanding the entire atmosphere like a mad scientist with a synthesizer.
The music video, featuring bobsled footage, is a clever metaphor for the track’s relentless momentum—it just doesn’t stop. It makes sense: this is probably the most high-energy piece Marc composed during that wildly creative era. There's a fearless DIY spirit here, a youthful intensity that still resonates four decades later.” — Iain Johnson, Odyssey Magazines April 22 2025
Click the image to view my new music video “Charlie Backwards” on my Vevo channel on YouTube for free.
Marc Soucy is a 100% human creator of original and immersive musical experiences.
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