By Jose Gandue @Gandour Photos by Paula Ortiz
One might think that Colombian rock is currently experiencing one of its best periods in history. These are times when we see that new generations of musicians have found a path where they can achieve a unique identity that is not forced to be labelled with Creole folkloric roots to feel that they are doing something of their own, something local, something that distinguishes them from the rest of the world scene. It's not about establishing closed concepts of identification, it's more about noticing that Colombian rock is achieving a new sound that is becoming interesting not only among its neighbors but also has the capacity to fully reach the Latin American environment. A great example of this, as we have noted before, is Oh'laville.
After receiving numerous accolades from specialized and major media outlets, this Bogota quartet She's going through a very sweet phase, They are enjoying themselves while preparing their launchpad for conquering the continent. They, who went from acoustic guitars to electric expression without abandoning that smoothness that has always characterized them, In recent times they have developed a complex sound, which does not waste the opportunity to add textures and sound layers that cover and indulge the listener's ear. Here, Mateo París's raspy voice becomes both pleasant and painful at the same time., in a kind of embrace that calms us and at the same time injects us with an unexpected adrenaline rush, which triggers our excited shout and an intense jump in the middle of the audience.
A parade of skeletons, his new work, is a compilation of 3 songs that comes out two years after his successful album Orangeo. This Ep He feels and appreciates the weight of maturity and risk, In a space that brings together the fine craftsmanship of the melodies, a healthy darkness in the instrumentation, and an intensity that dispels any fears of extravagance that the most discerning might suspect. These three recordings, in less than 13 minutes, manage to satisfy even the most demanding fan and definitely captivate both fans and newcomers. Taking personal opinions into account, the best moment of this production is its theme. The Roads, a composition that knows how to raise the tension amidst a perfectly crafted nostalgia, creating an extremely moving sound.
This release is accompanied by the video of The Surface, the first promotional single. This is a finely crafted clip with powerful and captivating symbolism. The clip attractively captures the pause and passion that contradictorily manage to blend together in the song's progression. It is a video that accurately expresses the vehemence of the topic.
Little by little, 2016 is drawing to a close, a year that Oh'laville will surely never forget, thanks to its numerous accolades and advancements. However, we have a feeling that what's to come... It will be the route of a group that could be the new sensation of the hemisphere in a short time. They will surely continue to make songs that break down barriers and captivate the listener as they should.
