By José Gandue @Gandour
To more formally present their new project, Fernando Ruiz Diaz, leader of the legendary Argentine group Catupecu Machu, He has chosen to associate his songs with umbrellas and the beautiful albinos holding them, battling the sun and wind, in an open landscape facing the sea. In short, Ruiz Diaz has decided to apply the visual flair of his previous musical expressions to his band. Vanthra And, of course, We celebrated it as it deserved.
All of this stems from the moment Ruiz Díaz composed a song for his daughter and christened her Vanthra Lila, described as (citing a recent article in La Nación) «"a lullaby mantra for rock 'n' roll kids that ended up as a kind of Catupecu outtake"». In a sort of sabbatical year, Ruiz Diaz has dedicated the last few months to shaping this side project, while he decides what happens with the rest of his activities.
In Vanthra we see a trio format, with a percussion set that includes a bombo legüero, a modified ten-inch drum tom connected to an Octapad, We also observed Ruiz Díaz playing the bass instead of the guitar. Song Alone, The promotional single from this new stage retains that particular sonic experimentation of Catupecu Machu, where There is a clever combination of traditional rock elements with digital adventures which give the compositions a contemporary and powerful character.
In the video, We sensed the presence of his daughter Lila, With freshness and naturalness, he seems to set the pace for a group of albino men and women who intend to reach the open-air stage where the musicians are located. The editing allows one to be moved by the fascinating beauty of the gestures and shots presented in slow motion, achieving greater impact on the promoted sound product. The work, directed by Javier Vazquez, achieves its own visual poetry, The performance evokes emotion in the viewer through simple means, avoiding unnecessary complexity. The choice of setting, by the sea, is fitting, providing a fitting backdrop for the musicians present.
In short, without exaggerating with unnecessary epithets, This clip is moving and gives us permission to celebrate. which, in our view, is a good excuse to start following what Ruiz Diaz publishes from now on with this new proposal.