La Vida Que Vendra
New Focus, 2024
9/10
The Cuban-American composer Orlando Jacinto García brings us 4 electro-acoustic solo works, where the always exceptional loadbang ensemble are present for one larger piece.
“Resonating Color Fields” begins the listen with Andy Kozar’s warm piccolo trumpet that suits García’s stirring electronics for the cautious and atmospheric landscape, while “en un universo paralelo” spotlights Ty Boque’s distinct baritone amid the chilling electronics and droning presence.
“Conversations With Harry” occupies the middle spot, and it’s an atypical exploration of Adrián Sandi’s bass clarinet and cinematic electronics that unfold with a cryptic and nearly sci-fi landscape, while “nubes nocturnas” benefits much from William Lang’s deep trombone and buzzing electronics.
The final piece, “la vida que vendrá”, features loadbang, and flows with 16+ minutes of pure acoustic prowess, where pitch and timbre are manipulated with polyrhythmic moments and Cuban rhythm.
A highly creative blend of contemporary classical and chamber ideas, García explores related and contrasting sounds with stunning detail and careful layering.
Travels well with: Yi-Ting Lu- An Unopened Seashell; Travis Laplante- The Golden Lock