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Led by the composer and pianist Michael Keane, Textbook Maneuver is an Electro music project with its main focus on Intelligent Dance Music or IDM where this New Jersey based project creates immersive ambience boasting of resonating cinematic music. The project mixes the elements of classical music with atmospheric electronic music that boasts of hypnotic melodies and rhythmic progressions, giving the listeners an elevated sonic experience. Textbook Maneuver’s creative drive is visible in his work and gives his music an X factor that pulls the listeners towards his songs. Inspired by the likes of The Postal Service, Phantogram, Gary Numan, Rush, Tears for Fears, Elbow, U.N.K.L.E., and Puscifer, Textbook Maneuver curates upbeat groovy music that could be heard on loop. The projects unique process of making music through random improvisations give his music an edge over others. Textbook Maneuver’s debut album “Adrenaline Slip” showcases his unique musicality and stands as a testament to his sonic sensibilities.

“Adrenaline Slip” by Textbook Maneuver takes the listeners on an immersive sonic journey that is full of wonders and exciting rhythms, boasting of Michael Keane’s music composition skills.”

Ever wanted to find time for yourself and become immersed enough to indulge in silent conversations with yourself? Well, if like me you also did, then let me tell you that “Adrenaline Slip” by Textbook Maneuver is the perfect album for it. The album creates an alternative universe that pulls you like a great magnet towards ambient melodies and driving rhythms that puts you in a hypnotic space and transports you a timeline where only you and Textbook Maneuver’s music exist. The sounds in this album will make you feel like you are in outer space and there is such a harmony to the music that you will forget that this entire album is born out of improvisational sessions. The transition from one song to another invite’s seamless melodic shifts that take you through intricate soundscapes enriched with complex yet indulgent sonic textures. The entire album feels like one sonic body rather than collection of different songs, this in turn makes you feel like the part of the entire experience rather than the one experiencing the album. The hints of nostalgic prog will satisfy the needs of a musical purist. Be stunned by Textbook Maneuver’s sonic brilliance and listen to “Adrenaline Slip” now!

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