EL SILENCIO DE LAS ESTRELLAS

Julián Martínez was born in 1994, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The legendary Argentine band Crusis was an important influence when Julian got interested in progressive rock as a kid, along with Pink Floyd. Later he also became a fan of progressive metal when he witnessed a Dream Theater gig in his hometown, in 2012. After becoming a musician, composer and producer, between 2017 and 2025 Julian released a variety of instrumental albums in symphonic rock, classical music and other genres. His influences range from J.S. Bach, Frédéric Chopin and Astor Piazzolla to Pink Floyd, King Crimson, Gentle Giant and Steven Wilson.

On the PA Forum Julian Martinez asked the reviewers to pay attention to his albums. The very positive words from Tszirmay about Julian Martinez his music inspired me to check out his albums, as a huge fan of more recent Latin- American prog, from Sergio Alvarez, Astralis, Caravela Escarlate, Supay, Flot De Loto and R-U Kaiser to Sagrado, Under Linden, Tarkus, Apocalypse, William Gray, Anima Mundi, Amagrama, Jaime Rosas and my favorite Nexus.

I have started with the (mini) album El Silencio De Las Estrallas, from 2024. The music on the 5 tracks (between 3 and 5 minutes) is built around wonderful work on the piano, from tender to sparkling, often blended with majestic Mellotron violins and mellow saxophone , it sounds very melodic and harmonic. The most dynamic and 70s symphonic rock sounding composition is La Danza Del Tempo featuring a mid-tempo with delicate Hammond runs, soaring Mellotron violins and Minimoog flights, topped with tasteful saxophone play. In the other tracks the music is more laidback, in my opinion Julian Martinez could have used a bit more variety in his musical ideas. Because at some moments the atmospheres featuring the 'piano-Mellotron violins-saxophone formula' sound a bit too similar. But in general this is a pleasant meeting between classical music and 70s symphonic rock, and Julian Martinez did a fine job with playing all the instruments himself.

My rating: 3,5 star.

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