By José Gandue @Gandour Photo: Miguel Mejía
For some time now they have the most provocative act on the Bogota music scene. They mock (to put it mildly) everything that passes in front of them. They go by the name of Pig Buddies, And his job is to desacralize metal, one of the rock genres with the most followers in the city, by adding Caribbean notes, which many consider inappropriate., accompanied by vulgar and funny lyrics that undermine any attempt at seriousness and solemnity. We can almost imagine the origin of their music as the orgiastic encounter in a seedy brothel between Tego Calderón, Jay Álvarez and El General, on one side, and the members of Cannibal Corpse, Slayer and Nine Inch Nails, on the other., spiced up with cheap alcoholic drinks and prostitutes of extreme and desperate action.
The base of Compadres Recerdos are 3 characters whose names have murky commercial references such as Quipitos, Betamax, and Chamburcy. They are accompanied by drums, guitar, and electronic sequences and Their performances are quite successful in alternative and specialized venues.. His albums, Gore Brothel, and its most recent release, Super Whore, They're already instant classics of the capital's music scene. Likewise, they have a long list of detractors, who have taken offense at their lyrics in songs like Metalhead with no ass and huge tits, Perreo Academy o Whores on the dance floor. They could be part of the soundtrack of the most bizarre porn movie made on this side of the planet.
Compadres Recerdos will perform as part of the twenty-second edition of Rock al Parque Sunday, July 3rd, on the main stage, at 6:15 pm. after the Americans Sick of it all and before the Mexican punk group Los Viejos.
Before that presentation, We were able to summon alias Quipitos to answer the following questions:
What's the deal with the Compadres Recerdos?
I don't think I've got it figured out yet, it's a project that was born by accident as a joke in a rehearsal And since it has grown more than I expected, that has led us to take it with greater commitment. and learn to tell a joke well.
What does Compadres really sound like?
She made it difficult for me, I would say it's a musical trap in the best sense of the word. We intend for it to sound unexpected.
How far would I be if I told you it sounds like the strangest mix one can hear of gore metal, reggaeton, and other unexpected ingredients?
Yes, let's say that The rhythmic base and the themes come from Reggaeton and other urban rhythms mixed with formal elements of industrial, hardcore, and metal, although we also fuse them more subtly, for example with a 100% reggaeton track with raw Death Metal-type lyrics.
Compadres have been described as rude, childish, disrespectful, sexist, violent, tasteless, unpleasant, and unsustainable. Do you agree with these statements? Do they have any way of defending themselves against these attacks?
I think it's natural that some people think that way; it's not a proposal designed to please everyone… In fact, we didn't expect anyone to like us. However, the only thing I would ask of those who criticize is that they not interpret the Compadres literally. Vulgarity is just a language for communicating things, In other words, rudeness is not the goal.
Compadres Recerdos still draws large crowds to their concerts, and increasingly so, as we've observed. A good portion of the audience accepts and celebrates their provocation.
Compadres' fans come from all subgenres of rock. There are also rappers, and many people without any affiliation to urban tribes who find in our music a different option., that mocks the solemnity of the cliché. More and more people are looking for different and fun options, and that's what they find in Compadres' performances.
Amidst the traditional sounds of this year's lineup, you are the different show of Rock al Parque 2016. Surely more than one radical has said something to scare you, right?
No, we were expecting more than one offended rock fundamentalist, but The response has been quite good. There are some very different things like Puerto Candelaria or Pedrina and Rio, right?
What do they have planned for this occasion? Keep in mind that at that time there will be at least 40,000 people watching them.
We've been working with the band for a while now, and they sound incredibly tight and powerful. We have a new member on keyboards and sequencing, and a repertoire of the best songs from both albums. The live performance is energetic, direct, and fun. If they are not "musical Uribistas" they will surely laugh and be surprised.
Finally, what has been the best compliment you've received and what has been the worst insult to what you do?
Personally, I am extremely flattered to know that there are people who rise above the limits of gender and They enjoy the music and the party despite their differences…Insults…none, The angry reactions of our detractors are inspiring too.
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