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Las Formas del Agua

by Blanca Altable

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My lion, mamma lion loves water My lion, mamma lion loves water (x2) She sweeps, she swims She navigates through my tears She flows she glows She really sails slow my boat My lion, mamma lion loves water My lion, mamma lion loves water (x2) She grows, she loves She dives profound into my soul She dreams, she feels She lets her intuition be free My lion, mamma lion loves water My lion, mamma lion loves water (x2) She is like a dolphin, she’s like the sea she’s like the river in me (x4)
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Agujas clavan nieve deshaciendo el tiempo. Relojes mecidos por segundos, viento. Un hombre en la escena del Octavo Centenario, contemplando la existencia, Catedráticos cimientos. Alumbrando el campanario... bóveda celestial, los Chapiteles atravesando plano secuencia existencial... Niveles curiosos de conciencia habitan, niveles oscuros con este arte levitan. Le vi atar al Leviatán cruzando los mares... Oleajes confusos en estos tiempos que habitas. Tus obras son Faros...Los cuadros naves. Cuándo veremos todo tan claro como la nieve que cubre el templo gótico, que no romano. No en vano, dejó su impronta en la arenisca el humano, como ahora lo hago yo con esta tinta ante el deshielo de mis manos… Mis manos. Así calado, con este anhelo que me prendo desolado acicalado, sabor caramelo hacia ese tul azul, color tupido al que lancé mi credo… Al que lancé. He visto al caballo blanco de sin tu ego de ciervos rodeado, con conchas peregrinas, zamburiñas por los suelos, zambulléndose en otoño, brotes tiernos, las cebollas, sus retoños... Calabazas portan su agua para recobrar verdor... Plátanos que ponen la alfombra en Noviembre, El sombrero hoy en El Espolón. Siente el goteo de este océano de amor, Siente el goteo de este océano es drops.
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Nubola 03:05
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Dew 05:34
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Floating 02:54
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"To Water, an infinite muse that morphs into diverse shapes, flowing seamlessly with the ever-changing present." With this statement of purpose, "Las Formas del Agua" unfolds, marking the second solo work by composer and violinist Blanca Altable, released under the Segell Microscopi label.

In this ode to the essential fluid, Blanca Altable weaves a symphony of post-folk and post-minimalist sounds, where beauty intricately intertwines with avant-garde through the layers of her violin, voice, and percussion.

Altable embarked on her solo journey with the release of "Somos Polvo" in 2021. In this album, the artist not only delved into the sonic possibilities of her violin but also began exploring the concept of looping (a cornerstone of her compositional system) and her own voice. Two years later, "Las Formas del Agua" emerged as the tangible evolution of this exploration, with tracks like "My Lion, mamma Lion" – a captivating and danceable song that opens the album, constructed using voice and percussion loops, inspired by the necessity of water for a heart of fire.
Influenced by traditional music, electroacoustic composition, and minimalism, this sonic expression of the aqueous element seamlessly merges with the vision of producer Samuel Peñas, who combines technical precision with a rich auditory imagination.

The work features collaborations with other artists, including rapper Alex Hache in "Drops," along with Coco Moya and Iván Cebrián contributing vocals and keyboards, respectively. Additionally, the producers behind "Inbocacción" (a pre-release single warmly received by audiences and media) and Diana Samprón on percussion in "Nubola" and "My Lion, Mamma Lion."

The 9 tracks of "Las Formas del Agua" represent a genuine immersion and the mature reflection of the new compositional path taken by the musician from Burgos.

credits

released November 16, 2023

Recorded at Felino Studios between March and September 2023 in Burgos.
Recorded by Samuel Peñas & Iván Cebrián (4)
Mixed and Mastered by Samuel Peñas
Produced by Blanca Altable, Samuel Peñas, Iván Cebrián (4) & Coco Moya (4)

Composition & arrangements: Blanca Altable
Violin & keyboards: Blanca Altable & Iván Cebrián (4)
Percussion: Diana Samprón (1 & 5)
Voice: Blanca Altable, Coco Moya (4) & Alex Hache (2)
Bass: Samuel Peñas (3)
Lyrics: Blanca Altable & Alex Hache (2)
Sound effects: Samuel Peñas
Photography: Omitsu Issey
Design: Joana Tarreras

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Blanca Altable

Llegado el día una decide y toma este camino a pesar de cualquier obstáculo.
Por fortuna, la Música es alimento para el alma.
Empieza a recordar las tardes infinitas de verano, huerta y dulzaina.
Sopas.
Gallinas.
Gaitas desafinadas.
Familia.
Amor, al fin y al cabo.
Amor, humilde,
muy humilde amor.
Y dulzaina

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