When someone is about to listen to an album by a new artist,
their first innate impulse is to try to classify the artist. However,
attempting to classify the myriad melodies, records and tones of Julian de la
Chica’s bold piano-playing would be an intricate task. For although the artist
is introduced as a piano player, “Irreverence” is an album that goes far
beyond. From electronic sounds to
elaborate pop music, De la Chica’s virtuoso piano playing renders them all.
The
outcome is an astonishing masterpiece. Its underpinning comes from the
classically trained author, calling himself "El vagabundo del piano".
Due to the complex and recurrent changing of rhythm and sound performed by De
la Chica, even within the same score, mystifying notes surround the entire
album. The result is overflowing with
intensity.
Combinations of classical piano with diverse instruments
result in a musical torrent. Far from
the current trend of endlessly exploiting the same melody, De la Chica emerges
as a generous songwriter from the beginning to the end. His work does not hold back, but rather he
intertwines melodies and harmonies to achieve masterful results.
This compositional stream allows the audience to immerse
themselves into the music and soar through their dreams while listening to The
Hours. Definitely, it is a complex and
passionate work. Otherwise, you may choose to enjoy listening to Eredia on a
misty rainy afternoon, another of the highlights of this album. While Amy - The Tribute, features the sweet
and delicate voice of Omayra, which turns out to be an orchestrated work of pop
music with an immaculate classical piano background played by Julian de la
Chica.
On the other hand, The Parousia, is an innovative experience
with electronics featuring Atrium, which is truly the beginning of a symbiosis
between the academic and electronic music, which will give a lot to talk about.
Equally surprising works are the ones composed for operatic voices: “Gratia Plena”
and “Io Sono la Musica” featuring Ana Echandi (Mezzo) And the American Tenor,
Ryan Roets.
Finally, if there should be anything that we must emphasize
regarding de la Chica’s magnificent work, is his eagerness to surprise his
audience. Although one of his greatest
assets is the tremendous musical extravagance that he bestows upon us, it makes
us hesitate whether he should be called, The Wanderer, a nickname that does not
live up to as seen in Irreverence, and if De la Chica would continue composing
so generously. Let's hope so. We look forward to seeing you...





