Musa is an album that can be best described by the flavor in each of the song’s solos.

So we are starting off with the first solo in the song Musa. The composition was inspired by the sounds of bossa nova and a mix of samba with a hint of rumba flamenca. A romantic guitar melody sets the mood in this mellow piece that brings out an inner peace and fiery spirit. The story it tells is one of devotion and perseverance and takes the listener on a journey that climaxes in joy and celebration

On the second solo, Musa takes you to a rumba flamenca influenced counterpoint rhythmic sound. The finger style playing gives it that unique tone which can’t be achieved otherwise with a pick on a nylon guitar. While the first two solos in the song are short but sweet and display a quick expression of love, Musa transforms towards the end in a dueling guitars exchange of solos for your listening pleasure.

The opening solo in Gitana sets the mood for this romantic rumba flamenca. The intricate finger style guitar melody is the blueprint of this song. With a catchy counterpoint style from the very beginning, Gitana invokes a mysterious vibe similar to that of an enticing sensual gypsy woman.

The second solo can be heard towards the end of Gitana. The piece is one of three rumba flamenca style songs that are featured in the album. The traditional chord progression is mixed with a melody that builds up and intensifies more as the solo continues driving the song towards its grand finale.

In the times before the pandemic, the band performed often in restaurants and private parties. During one of these gigs, the song Carmensita was born out of a jam in between the show. The song was named after our friend who played percussion that night and filled the room with a cumbia style rhythm played on the acoustic drum-like percussive instrument, the cajón.

Next, as explosive as the active volcano, Cotopaxi takes you on an adventure across the Americas to the Cordillera de los Andes. The intro throws the listener straight into the action. Then the slow climb to the chorus builds up anticipation. Cotopaxi finally erupts in a dramatic solo! After reaching the summit what’s left? The slow descent towards the phenomenal outro.

Lucky 7 is the track order number for Paradox which is characterized by its seemingly contradictory nature inspired by life events that cannot take place simultaneously in the same universe. Take for instance the first solo. The base feel and rhythm for the song is that of a rumba flamenca. But the solo incorporates a pentatonic melody found usually on a blues tune. The same applies to the overall theme of the song structure in which the first half of the song ends in a mystical other dimensional note.

The second solo in Paradox ends the song with elegance. The dissonance between the chord progression and the solo notes adds to the theme of a seemingly contradictory story. A simple yet complex musical creation.

In a quick burst of energy, the solo for Destiny takes the listener to another dimensional space of sound waves. This is another example of the the way the music in this album attempts to go beyond the limits and explores new musical horizons.

Last on the track order is a flavorful tune. What better way to start off the day than with a cup of coffee to get you going? Picture that flavorful, rich aroma of your favorite coffee. We recommend it with milk, Cafe au Lait. Steam it or froth it to give it that creamy, airy mouthfeel! Add in some caramel sauce and you’re good to go. Delicious! Now, take that and put it into audio format and you have an idea of what this song sounds like.

Finally, towards the end of Musa (the song) an interchange of solos takes place. The guitars go into a duel and the tempo speeds up. Keeping with the theme of the song, the rhythm goes from a soothing and romantic bossa nova, to a more upbeat and fun samba!

We put our best foot forward in this album and we love every song. We hope you do too!