SANTIAGO, 27 septiembre 2021
Por Andre Avanessian
Overall Impression:
Beautifully arranged and showcasing a truly refined sense of melody, «Karukinká» is a deeply moving and thought-provoking piece by talented composer Mauricio Escalona who has crafted a soothing and unquestionably poignant composition that demands your undivided attention.
Unequivocally brimming with both heartfelt sentiment and subtle reflection, «Karukinká» is a touching tribute to the composer’s Chilean heritage that combines its graceful melodic sophistication with an undeniable sense of charm.
Strongest Points:
A particularly strong element of «Karukinká» is its grand sense of atmosphere and ambiance, giving the composition a sense of scale that matches the thematic threads that are running through the track.
The smart use of reverb gives the track its expansive quality, helping to create this feeling of wide-open space which does a fantastic job of absorbing the listener into its vivid soundscape.
Texture also plays a key role in making «Karukinká» as effective as it is, and this is down to the well-chosen instrumentation and how each individual part interacts with one another, resulting in some excellent interplay that is thoroughly engaging.
Melodically, there is a definite sense of elegance in Mauricio Escalona’s writing that is fascinating to listen to. Melodies flow and glide effortlessly over the calming harmonic progressions that underlie them, creating an arrangement that feels both natural and organic in nature.
When I listen to «Karukinká» I think and feel just that, nature, the track conjures up the sense of nature and all of the beautiful intricacies it encompasses superbly. I believe this is a very strong track that works exceptionally well and achieves what it set out to achieve, the feeling of harmony and tranquility matched with a sense of delicate reflection and contemplation.
About The Reviewer:
Andre Avanessian is a freelance session musician, composer, and sound engineer based in the U.K. Having studied music production and composition at a degree level, he has taken his passion for all things audio-related to a level that has allowed him to become both a competent musician and performer. Being a self-confessed «Guitar Nerd» Andre has been continually studying the guitar, as well as teaching it, helping students both learn the instrument, develop their songwriting, and how to become proficient in home recording.
