Friel’s work with horn sections began with live performances around the release of his previous albums Total Folklore and Life as ways to expound upon the thundering energy of his music. Fanfare marks the first time Friel set out to create his music alongside the horn players, leaving more room for improvisation and exploration. To leave space for different timbres of the horns, Friel stripped back his own parts, frequently playing them live with the ensemble, and focusing on the organic sound of the group’s unique instrumentation. On Friel’s most communal and physical feeling solo work yet, his deft layering and interweaving of buzzing synths and brassy leads create a new, profound kind of density.