Demo Rumudo - Second Nature CD
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aMarxe ARM 021
Álvaro Fernández : alto sax, soprano sax, tenor sax, flute, EWI
Gabriel Visinel : guitars
Ángel Rodríguez : drums
Andrés Real : fretless electric bass, double bass
Hugo Martsan : keyboards
“Dive into a sonic journey where the rhythmic complexity of Progressive Rock collides with the freedom and introspection of Jazz Fusion. Inspired by masters like Tigran Hamasyan and Chick Corea, Demo Rumudo carves out an entirely instrumental musical landscape that is both technically demanding and deeply emotional.
Demo Rumudo was born as a band in Ferrol, Spain in 2019 as a result of the union of a group of musicians with very different styles to make interesting music that you can enjoy. Moving between jazz fusion and progressive rock, they offer some of the most innovative sounds of the genre.
In 2022 they release their first EP entitled CONSEQUENCES, made up of three cuts. In it, there are musical ideas reminiscent of the progressive rock of the seventies, the modal jazz of Coltrane or the complex rhythms of Tigran Hamasyan. With their second work SECOND NATURE, they aim to overthrow preconceived ideas and demonstrate that Jazz is an immense source of musical fusion, where listeners as diverse as connoisseurs of the most traditional jazz and the young audience of the new wave of rock can unite.”
- LabelAstronomy
- UPC0637962922073
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Average Rating
Demo Rumudo's "Second Nature," released by Astronomy Recording Music and distributed by the specialist label áMARXE, presents itself as the logical culmination of a band that has spent years exploring the boundaries of progressive rock and jazz fusion. This album, comprised of five tracks totaling almost 40 minutes, is not simply a collection of songs; it is a statement on musical complexity understood as a natural and instinctive expression.
The album stands out for the audacity with which it combines the rhythmic power and technical precision of progressive rock with the melodic and harmonic freedom characteristic of jazz fusion. The album's structure, underpinned by Ángel Rodríguez's powerful drumming and the dynamic and elastic foundation provided by Andrés Real on bass and double bass, offers a solid basis for the band to construct ambitious soundscapes.
Demo Rumudo's distinctive magic lies in the way they integrate Álvaro Fernández's horn section (saxophones, flute, and EWI). Fernández doesn't act as an occasional soloist, but rather as a key harmonic voice that weaves counterpoints and controlled dissonances with Gabriel Visinel's guitar. This interaction is the emotional heart of the album: the guitar provides weight and texture, while the horns inject an organic warmth and melodic sophistication reminiscent of the Canterbury scene or the most elegant jazz-rock. The dialogue between these two elements is continuous and brilliant throughout the album's expansive tracks, such as "Buratos" and "Methods of Expression."
Meanwhile, sound architect Hugo Martsan uses keyboards (synthesizers and pianos) to imbue the whole with a cinematic atmosphere. Instead of simply filling spaces, Martsan constructs vast sonic canvases that define the emotional character of each transition, transporting the listener through dense and memorable textures. The meticulous and detailed production ensures that this multitude of instrumental layers (from the acoustic double bass to the saxophones) remains crystal clear and powerful. While their sound is undeniably modern, Demo Rumudo's roots lie deep in the best of 1970s jazz fusion. The references are clear: the compositional density evokes King Crimson in their most jazz-influenced phase, while Martsan's melodic and virtuosic keyboard interplay with the horns and rhythm constantly recalls Chick Corea's early work with Return to Forever and the rhythmic complexity of Frank Zappa. Echoes of European progressive music, especially the fluidity of the Canterbury School, are also perceptible.
Overall, "Second Nature" is an album that rewards attentive listening. It's a work that doesn't seek immediacy, but rather a deep and lasting connection, showcasing a band that has transformed its technical complexity into something instinctive?hence the title. With a score of 5 out of 5 stars, this album is an essential reference for fans of modern progressive jazz fusion and is already shaping up to be one of the essential releases that 2025 will bring us.
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