All tracks composed, produced and played on clarinet, saxophone and synthesizers by Dan
González aka Chirimoyo
Mixing Engineer Andrés Oddone
Master Engineer: Sebastián Cordoves
Percussion on tracks 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 by Samuel Araiza
Jarana on tracks 3 and 6 by Gustavo Calzada
Electric bass on track 6 by Hector Baños
Artwork by: Cassiopea
Electropicoso
Chirimoyo
Tracklist
- Guapocho Bit
- Del trópico al ecuador
- Jaradub
- Tribalosa
- Saborsón
- Eternaria
- A veces, nos negamos
- Cate de mi corazón
In his debut album, Chirimoyo gives voice to the instruments using melodies that oscillate between latin tradition and electronic music. Clarinet, saxophone and latin percussion mix with electronic textures, effects and improvised solos throughout the 8 tracks of this release.
Reviews
La cumbia es una referencia central en el álbum, pero lo real es que entre las 8 canciones que lo componen podrán encontrar tribal guarchero, dub, psicodelia de la buena y alta destreza instrumental, que viene de la maestría de Daniel en el manejo del clarinete e instrumentos tradicionales, lo que se deja ver claro en “Del trópico al ecuador”. “Electropicoso” hace un planteo que resulta renovador dentro de una escena que es más que prolífica, la que fusiona electrónica con ritmos latinoamericanos en México, una con gran riqueza y larga data. En ese sentido, es un disco que amplía las fronteras de la cultura mestiza. - Cassette Blog - Mexico
While his time in music school, Dan González (aka Chirimoyo) was drawn by the urban and traditional music of his surroundings in México. The genres of Son Jarocho, cumbia, funk and rock complemented his musical training. It was after graduating that his interest for synthesizers and electronic music grew; opening a whole world of sonic possibilities. These new elements were integrated into his instrumental compositions giving rise to his...
