PINTA TU ALDEA

Alas

Jazz Rock/Fusion

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Pinta Tus Alas (Paint Your Wings)

The second record by the Argentine band Alas, from Buenos Aires, is led by keyboardist Gustavo Moretto. Pinta Tu Aldea is more atmospheric than their previous self-titled album from 1975. This time, the band features the bass skills of the great Argentine player Pedro Aznar, known for his extensive solo discography and his work with the Pat Metheny Group.

The music on the album stands out for its strong connection to genres like tango (with Astor Piazzolla as a major influence) This connection came from Gustavo Moretto's commitment to the traditional music of Buenos Aires. In 1976, he participated as a guest musician in a tango show by Atilio Stampone at the Teatro del Carmen, where he played synthesizers. During the show, Alas and an orchestra also performed "Pinta tu aldea." The song, inspired by a quote attributed to Leo Tolstoy, "paint your village, and you will be universal," ( Pinta Tu Aldea y Ser�s Universal) ended up giving the album its title. Although it was recorded in 1977, the album wasn't officially released until 1983.

The album also mixes musical styles like jazz, influenced by Moretto's time in short-lived jazz bands in his youth, along with traditional Argentine folk music and candombe.

Pinta Tu Aldea had its issues. First, it was released six years after it was recorded, and the drummer only plays on one and a half songs. Unfortunately, the record is good but feels unfinished. It seems like everyone forgot about it until Pedro Aznar became famous, and the record company released it without asking anyone.

A sad end for one of the best bands in Argentine prog.

Stoneburner | 3/5 | 2024-10-13

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