Being part of a music distribution service, the question emerges will I find a track, or tracks, compatible with Jazzy Lounge's format. It is always a pleasant surprise went I hear an album that transcends ordinary and familiar content. Some might say, we broadcasters hear similar sounds through dozens of releases every year, but Pep Lladó, a music composer and producer originating from the locale of Catalonia, Spain, has reinvigorated the modern Catalonia sound. Pep Lladó's Terracelimar is a stimulating Catalonian rumba, flamenco, and jazz production, infusing the 15 tracks with a touch of electronica. The result is an earpleasing album aimed at chilling you at home, entertaining friends outdoors or indoors and even at your local spa or boutique. Produced and recorded at his personal recording studio and record label Sota La Palmera (Under The Palm Tree), the production is a solo endeavor completed with a little help from guest musicians. With the tracks falling under music styles like lounge, house, downtempo and ambient, this release is sure to reach a broad field of listeners.
On this release, Pep takes five tracks from earlier releases and gives them a 2015 rework: "Doronto (Version 2015)"; "Boslamb (Version 2015)"; "Demaramar (Version 2015)"; "Doronto Brazil (Version 2015)"; "Febrer (Version 2015)".
Some of my favorite tracks from Terracelimar are as follows:
(Tracks listed below with an asterisk * to the left of the title were added to Jazzy Lounge's daily rotation.)
* "Delacasa" - Opens the album with traditional Spanish rhythm. Evokes an image of a couple dancing in traditional dress. Guest artist Johnny Salazar providing the catchy percussion patterns and interspersed with various guitar licks and rhythms by Victor del Rio and Sergi Cararrós.
* "Doronto (Version 2015)" - Soft, sweet acoustic guitar intro, soft pads/percussion and then an electronically manipulated flute follows and becomes complete around the 1:30 mark with keyboards and vibes joining in for a soothing lounge sound. Features Antonio Martinez “Ñoño” on acoustic guitar.
* "Boslamb (Version 2015)" - This song begins with dreamy intro, moves into jazzy rhythm were the vibes carry the melody until it flows into a flavorful guitar solo by David Torras.
* "Calapedrosa" - Absolutely gorgeous. In my opinion, the prettiest track on the album. Draws so much emotion. Could and would fit well in any cinematic, family movie production. Beautiful keyboard melody, cute, childlike sample, unobtrusive but very amazing percussion by Johnny Salazar and soft violins are some of the prominent elements that complete this great song.
- "Aguamiluno" - Johnny Salazar produces percussive sounds that remind me of a train traveling down the tracks. This tracks moves and grooves.
- "Gamparilan" - I love the use of the acordeón in this track as it carries a vibrant, memorable melody from beginning to end.
- "Demaramar (Version 2015)" - opens with a driving, balearic house beat. Party time. Includes a jazzy keyboard solo.
- "Naraisurai" - opens with a strong jazz-house dance beat.
- "Madamlamalgam" - modern latin and flamenco rhythms mixed with jazzy flavors.
- "Balfebre" - intro reminds me of someone telling a personal story.
Terracelimar is quite an accomplishment for the very talented Pep Lladó. He presided over the full production of this release, painted the album cover, created the music videos and uniquely titled the album by combining three latin root words- terra, cel and mar- which translated is earth, sea and sky.
Rating: 4.5/5.0 stars
Pep Lladó
Terracelimar
Track # Title
1 Delacasa
2 Doronto (Version 2015)
3 Boslamb (Version 2015)
4 Balfebre
5 Aguamiluno
6 Calapedrosa
7 Gamparilan
8 Analuna
9 Kalevora
10 Advelaga
11 Demaramar (Version 2015)
12 Naraisurai
13 Doronto Brazil (Version 2015)
14 Madamlamalgam
15 Febrer (Version 2015)
Record Label: Sota La Palmera
List of guest musicians: https://terracelimar.wordpress.com/credits-creditos/
