PINTADA

In this album, a terrific selection of musicians, coming from styles very differentiated in Argentina, put their imprint on a beautiful set of songs written by Emilio. Rock, folk and jazz intertwine in a completely new sonic material where there's no room left to individual flourishes or improvisations, every effort is rather oriented to a greater goal: the perfection of each and every one of this pieces born in the confluence of poetry and melody. The rhythmic and harmonic solutions they present, however, are by no means the basic usual resources of the song form, but a sophisticated array of imaginative intricacies which elevate each track from those assorted primary materials to a higher level of elaboration and cohesion.

Track by track:

1. Trabajo de pintor: Exquisite acoustic finger picking and tenor vocals, fantastic melody, and increasing rhytmic complexity based on subtle affinities between a folk style from the Argentinean northeast (chamamé) and jazz-fusion. The lyrics and the use of local accents by Emilio add an extra layer.

2. Para darme: An entirely acoustic song with lots of harmonic ambiance, and probably the closest to the sound of the band Almendra that this record gets.

3. Aroma del lugar: Starting from a traditional folk rhythm punctuated by the ethnic percussion (bombo legüero) this song transcends that material, evolving in a stunning melody.

4. Polen: The initial excuse of a latin flavoured rhythm soon leads to a solid jazz-rock riff. A great track for fusion fans, with many nuances and changes in pace and signature.

5. Miéntete más, divino tesoro: Even this, the lighter moment, is just great. Do yourself a favour, and try to follow the lyrics.

6. Imán: A tender moment, dedicated to his daughter, with vocals nicely alternating from middle to high register.

7. Verano español: Influenced by flamenco (a regional style from Andalucía, Spain), this track features an ocassion for the whole band to show their instrumental prowess, escalating to the more symphonic moment of the album.