Inspired by classical and baroque tradition , as well as infusing the vintage mellotronic touch so revered by the prog community, this Argentinian composer, multi-instrumentalist and keyboardist has released a variety of shorter EPs that underline his instrumental playing skills as well as opening a window into his musical soul. For half a century , I have decried the paucity of use of the harpsichord on prog albums, a crime of the century to say the least. I also have a previous EP “Preludios para Clavecin” (2022) that showcases that delightful Renaissance instrument. I normally never review EPs but rules are meant to be bended, though never broken, and in this scenario, I consider this work to be a five-part suite.
Opening up with quite the ideal display on “El Palpitar de la Tormenta”, the delicate tingling sound comes to awaken romantic sensations of times gone by, modernizing the arrangement with soft dosage of mellotron sheathing, piano rivulets, synthesizer twirls and a modest percussive pulse. The title track wastes little time in rekindling ‘starless’ images of a famed Red Monarch, the celestial lights emanating in silent reverence, passion and unimpeachable melodic beauty, even hinting at saxophone interventions that will send the message of “ fear that tomorrow , we will be crying”. The variations surprises by veering off into complex piano fluttering this side of jazz, pummelling drum propellants and , of course, those gloriously majestic mellotron symphonics we all love. The swaying “La Danza del Tiempo” explores more strenuous images, a timeless waltz through various Hammond organ sequences, sax-synth colorations, fascinating electro-tinged harpsichord details, and more orchestral infusion from the big white machine. “Sonando con Angeles” settles back into introspective realms of dreamy orchestrations, the piano still navigating the flume, a gliding foray into a sonic state of mind, somewhere between here and now, laden with impeccable taste and technique. This fusion of past and present is deeply appealing, and I daresay, comforting to those music fans who are looking for adventure without experimental, off the wall, too clever for nothing progressive rock music with loads of tradition. “Recuerdos Lejanos” finalizes the deal, with more of the same reassuring melodic foundation, a music for musicians personal interface that bodes well for the future. “La danza de la Luna” has just been released and I look forward to investigating that as well very soon. As per my preference, a full blown 50-minute + album would be a great idea to consider in this artist’s future endeavours.
4 reflective planets
