The new classic-tronic
Erik Satie, Brian Eno, Boards of Canada, Twin Peaks, Aphex Twin, Mum.
OK, this young woman is not european. Angélica Negrón is from San Juan, Puerto Rico. Classical piano and violin are quite present in her music. Normal, it’s said in her biography : She received an early formation in piano and violin at the conservatory of music of Puerto Rico. Her music is aerial, ambient and dreamy. Her web site is called Sad Music For Happy People. And the picture is great to give this mood :
One year ago, she released a great EP. Carte Postale, a Belgian label, released again this EP with two new tracks and five remix. But the best are the four original tracks of minimal classical electro music. After the folk-tronic, it’s now the classic-tronic. The album can be bought on Label web site (also a lot of links for reviews (majority in not English language).
Some other words in english from Angrape : Music for Students and Friends is an organic Múm at their best. Sweeping pianos fuse with soft synths to soothe and comfort. Sounds are muted, as in the opening track Beth Dorris, where minimal piano is articulated and built upon carefully, whilst looped samples are brought in alongside delicate cracked electronica. Loops are a staple part of the tracks, along with subtle voice samples and melancholy violin melodies. Negrón has created an album with oceans of charm which oozes innocence and warmth; it’s like wearing rose tinted spectacles.
I heard someone saying : this guy is boring with these albums we can not find in US. OK, the EP (with cover) is FREELY available on Observatory on Line or on her web site. Also listenable on Myspace…
