7.75 out of 10 I've just recently discovered the genius that is Murcof. I'm already head over heels infactuated with this guys writing style. Possibly one of the best/most unique electronic ambient artists to come out in the past decade or so. Fernando Corona (Murcof) was originally in the Tijuana based "Nortec Collective(part of the Academy Award winning soundtrack to Babel)". Murcof's music is sparse, haunting, and beautiful. Possible comparisons would be; Arvo Part, Julien Neto, Lusine, Ben Frost, etc. You get the idea, minimal-emotional-electronic music with hints of classical composition.
Remembranza, Murcof's 3rd full length, starts off with what sounds like an old broken piano being dragged through an abandoned industrial warehouse. Piano seems to be the key element on most of the tracks. All the songs are very dark and murky. With hints of abstract orchestration loops, clicks, thumps, bleeps, and yes, piano. The listener may also feel they are watching a musical instrument being disected in the poorest and possibly most un-steril conditions.
Overall Remembranza is a solid flowing piece from start to finish. A great soundtrack to a lonesome winter night. This is haunting classical music with modern flared elements of electronic music behind it. Sit back, relax, and prepare to be haunted.
Standout Tracks: Recuerdos, Rostro, Reflejo, Rios, Camino
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