Strange Parentheses, by Pepo Galán

Strange Parentheses

by Pepo Galán

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Loss Of Balance Otro mundo, preciosa. Favorite track: S a m o a (with Sita Ostheimer).

Ambiance Glitters A lovely tribute to lost friend & inspiration Brian Young - with the addition of his exquisite photography to fit ARCHIVES aesthetics. Pepo Galán's inspirational "Strange Parenthesis" tells a unique story through varied genres and passionate delicate pads. Favorite track: S a m o a (with Sita Ostheimer).

rikm Beautiful melodic ambience that envelops and caresses the listener.

An inspired musical journey filled with riches to be discovered...

Ludvig Cimbrelius This album is like a clear autumn day – sparkling, raw (honest), a little dramatic.. and just achingly beautiful.

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1.	Harmony Fields Reverse 01:55	buy track
2.	S a m o a (with Sita Ostheimer) 05:45	buy track
3.	Dead Fish On The Shore 06:30	buy track
4.	In a Straight Line 05:19	buy track
5.	Strange Parentheses 05:24	buy track
6.	Barco Amor (Naufragio) 08:15	buy track
7.	Bleeding Eyes 04:03	buy track
8.	High Seas Tempest 07:30	buy track
9.	Almost Alone In This Life 07:58	buy track
10.	U Broke Me (with Roger Robinson) 04:07	buy track

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Spanish composer Pepo Galán lands on the exquisite imprint Archives with a follow-up to the acclaimed Human Values Disappear.
This time, the artist steps out of his comfort zone to create a record that melts the boundaries of ambient music, challenging our preconceived notion of how a drone record should sound.

Part of the charm of Strange Parentheses lies in its seamless blend of genres, quickly shifting from early day Kranky sounds (Dead fish on the shore, In a Straight Line) to more glitch-inspired pieces (High Seas Tempest, Almost Alone in this Life).

However, the biggest strength - and surprise - of the album lies in its delicate use of vocals. For this endeavour, Pepo recruited the talented German choreographer Sita Ostheimer, who brings her impressive vocal range to three of the album’s tracks. Sita’s symbiotic performance adds a newfound intensity to the mix, echoing the emotional resonance of artists like Grouper or Julianna Barwick.

These refined sounds become palpable in the album’s centerpiece, S a m o a, a song that starts off with a delicate Sonic Pieces-inspired piano, gradually evolving into a soul-crushing ballad. Here, Pepo builds a wall of guitar and string sounds around Sita’s vocals, transporting us to a state of mind that is equal parts melancholic and blissful.

This gravitational pull between darkness and hope acts as a guiding light throughout the rest of the album, eventually landing on a high note with the tear-jerking sounds of U Broke Me. By the time the pitched-down vocals fade away, it is safe to assume that Pepo Galán has produced another exquisite record, one that rivals the heights reached by Human Values Disappear, confirming him as one of the most exciting artists to watch in our modern ambient landscape.

Words by Carlos Maquieira.

All music written, produced and mixed by Pepo Galán in 2018,
except 'High Seas Tempest' and 'Almost Alone In this Life' in 2015.

Samoa
Piano: Sergio Díaz De Rojas
Strings: Reyes Oteo
Trombone: Carlos Rodríguez
Lyrics: Marisa Ares
Voice: Sita Ostheimer

Bleeding Eyes
Voice Sampler: Sita Ostheimer 'It’s You'

U Broke Me
Lyrics and Voice: Roger Robinson

Mastering by Taylor Deupree
Photography by Brian Young | www.instagram.com/losingtoday
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In loving memory of Brian Young.

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released October 5, 2018

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